Video Game Discussion Thread vol. 2

Hecatom · October 22, 2023

MillionX · October 22, 2023

Diablo 4--- I got into a bit more of the season early this morning; character is up to level 24 now. One noticeable simple detail change that's awesome is the speed of the horse now...it's way faster when you hit the "run" button for it....huge improvement there; I bet it's only a matter of time before the give in and allow you to make the horse run super fast in town areas too. Still, the "normal walking" speed of the horse seems faster as well though.

There's also random areas that become infested with the vampires for a limited time, similar to the Helltide zones; basically this is definitely an improvement over the first season.

Raxx has some commentary of course about things

AriesWarlock · October 22, 2023

Edited October 22, 2023 by AriesWarlock

DoctaMario · October 22, 2023

Got kind of a serious question here. Over the last 6 or so months I've had my PS5, I've noticed an increasing amount of wrist pain in my right hand to the point that I actually have an appointment with a doctor this week to have it looked at. After doing some reading, I think it might be due in part to the PS5 dual sense controller and the fact that Sekiro uses a lot of shoulder buttons, but I notice some pain even when I play other games that don't rely as heavily on shoulder buttons.

1. Have any of you guys had any similar issues?

2. Can anyone recommend a better and more ergonomic PS5 controller as an alternative?

Lantis · October 22, 2023

Sounds to me like you're just getting old

RSG3 · October 22, 2023

In racing or driving games I've noticed it makes my carpet tunnel flare up smarter then in the past because I have to pull harder on the triggers. Playing FF16 now which is also trigger heavy and its not as big an issue.

Bout all I've noticed tho.

Edited October 22, 2023 by RSG3

Lantis · October 22, 2023

Just now, RSG3 said:

In racing or driving games I've noticed it makes my carpet tunnel flare up smarter then in the past because I have to pull harder on the triggers.

Bout all I've noticed tho.

This is very true. My fingers would all hurt and be sore for a few hours after I played CTR, but strangely, not in any other game of recent memory

Jurassic · October 22, 2023

1 hour ago, DoctaMario said:

Got kind of a serious question here. Over the last 6 or so months I've had my PS5, I've noticed an increasing amount of wrist pain in my right hand to the point that I actually have an appointment with a doctor this week to have it looked at. After doing some reading, I think it might be due in part to the PS5 dual sense controller and the fact that Sekiro uses a lot of shoulder buttons, but I notice some pain even when I play other games that don't rely as heavily on shoulder buttons.

1. Have any of you guys had any similar issues?

2. Can anyone recommend a better and more ergonomic PS5 controller as an alternative?

I have had wrist issues in the past mainly from work. When that happens I wear a wrist guard at home or when I go to bed for awhile and it always goes away.

Not sure if this is common knowledge, but lately I have been using Retrobat for my emulation setup to streamline retroarch setup and keep my collection better organized.

CDB2k20 · October 22, 2023

I've barely started the game and the costume options are already amazing.
😎

DoctaMario · October 22, 2023

1 hour ago, Lantis said:

Sounds to me like you're just getting old

Could be, but I had a few guitar-related wrist and hand things in my 20s. The PS5 is really the only thing that's different about what I've been doing in my day to day.

Jurassic · October 22, 2023

You could also try exercises with stress balls and grip strength devices.

Edited October 22, 2023 by Jurassic

Chadouken · October 22, 2023

2 hours ago, DoctaMario said:

I've noticed an increasing amount of wrist pain in my right hand to the point that I actually have an appointment with a doctor this week to have it looked at.

You should switch it up and use your left hand for a while. Give your right hand a break. Maybe try some different lotion, too. Might reduce the friction and you won't have to work as hard.

DoctaMario · October 22, 2023

26 minutes ago, Chadouken said:

You should switch it up and use your left hand for a while. Give your right hand a break. Maybe try some different lotion, too. Might reduce the friction and you won't have to work as hard.

If anyone was going to do it...😂

MillionX · October 22, 2023

Ok yeah... Spider-Man 2 is already "Legend Status" and I just started playing a little while ago. Insomniac Games, man... the rest of the industry just got S-Rank styled on again. Whenever there is a big action superhero game to be made just let them handle it from here on out, man..... X-Men, Avengers, Superman, Blade, Ghostrider, Justice League, just give all the shit to them and let the magic happen.

A real shame my friend is going to miss out on this greatness since lately he's had nothing but hate for Sony in general....the funny thing is that I know the existence of this game in particular will eat away at his soul, since Spidey just happens to be his #1 favorite superhero. I guess it may come to PS/Steam at some point later but he isn't even into pc gaming either.

BornWinner · October 22, 2023

I remember Hecatom talking about it, but it’s a lot lamer when you see it.

Cmon Insomniac.

Hecatom · October 22, 2023

Darc_Requiem · October 22, 2023

1 hour ago, BornWinner said:

I remember Hecatom talking about it, but it’s a lot lamer when you see it.

Cmon Insomniac.

You know, I hadn't picked this game up because I'm still busy playing what the games I got....but maybe this is a good thing. First we got Tom Holland from Wish Peter in the remaster, then Cubano Rican Miles (it's in the 1st game too IIRC), Mid Life Jane, and racist SlurX language. I'm good fam. I'm amazed they didn't completey botch Black Cat. It looks like Mario Wonder is going to be my next game purchase.

Edit: Yep.....

Edited October 22, 2023 by Darc_Requiem

axeman61 · October 22, 2023

I've seen other posts here and there picking at Spider-Man 2 for shit nobody cares about. I have to wonder: are these dudes just salty XBox fans or are they playing the engagement game somehow? Like, is there that much engagement pop in getting dunked on for these loser-ass takes?

Hecatom · October 22, 2023

54 minutes ago, BornWinner said:

I remember Hecatom talking about it, but it’s a lot lamer when you see it.

Cmon Insomniac.

That shit is so lame that I will be skipping this game, and very likely any other Sony 1st party game that tries to push that latinx nonsense.

Lantis · October 22, 2023

11 minutes ago, axeman61 said:

I've seen other posts here and there picking at Spider-Man 2 for shit nobody cares about. I have to wonder: are these dudes just salty XBox fans or are they playing the engagement game somehow? Like, is there that much engagement pop in getting dunked on for these loser-ass takes?

Subway fast travels have been a thing since the first game LOL, dunno why it is suddenly an "issue". Definitely a lot faster than "swinging"

But yeah, all those disgruntled XBOX fans who have had their precious "exclusive" Starfield now eclipsed by SM 2/TOTK/Wonder (and even RE4make and BG 3 if you want to go around) are mostly those naysayers who want to nitpick everything LOL

Chadouken · October 22, 2023

I started Spider-Man 2 last night and it's fucking AWESOME! Loving every minute of it so far. Looks amazing and the performance is spectacular. Wish we had polish like this on more AAA games. Bravo, Insomniac.

Sonichuman · October 22, 2023

9 minutes ago, axeman61 said:

I've seen other posts here and there picking at Spider-Man 2 for shit nobody cares about. I have to wonder: are these dudes just salty XBox fans or are they playing the engagement game somehow? Like, is there that much engagement pop in getting dunked on for these loser-ass takes?

Based on what I'm seeing online it's mostly discourse from Xbox fanboys right now. There's posts of some of them for WHATEVER REASON...taking the time to go into photo mode in this game and trying to show that the game has clipping by turning Miles or Peter into an NPC

Lantis · October 22, 2023

Can't even play SM 2 right now. My backlog is killing me right now (I just barely started GOW Ragnarok a couple of weeks ago LOL). Then again, I played into SM 1 a couple of years after its release and combined it with Miles Morales for the complete SM experience. Time well spent!

MillionX · October 23, 2023

I didn't play the first one so this is my first "current-era" Spider-Man gaming experience, actually... this combat... it's delicious.

just thought of another one---with how fast-paced insane things can get... imagine if Insomniac produced a FLASH game....and you're speeding around the city trying to fight Reverse Flash, Zoom and others...other DC heroes and villains pop up out of nowhere for good measure. I'm not sure the world could handle or is even deserving of such greatness.

VirginDefiler · October 23, 2023

i recently discovered this streamer.

shes one of the best ive seen cuz shes also a voice actor so she will voice act all the non voiced npc dialogue

plus shes very charming and funny.

Sonichuman · October 23, 2023

Hecatom · October 23, 2023

Sonichuman · October 23, 2023

Insomniac says they're going to fix the flag apparently

TheInfernoman · October 23, 2023

Wonder is amazing. I'm happy to hear that Nintendo letting more newer devs take the reigns of long established Nintendo IPs and breathing new life into them while still respecting the core of the franchise. Merio and Zelda once again too good.

...and I still believe in Metroid Prime 4!😭

Hecatom · October 23, 2023

OPTIMUS124 · October 23, 2023

4 hours ago, Sonichuman said:

Insomniac says they're going to fix the flag apparently

I wonder what the version indexing will be for that 🤣

PS5 related - How large of a drive do you all have? In 2023, 1TB just isn't cutting it.

purbeast · October 23, 2023

I have whatever came with the launch PS5 and it's more than enough for me. But I am also not one of those people who has to keep every game installed. If I need space, I can delete something I haven't touched in 2 years.

Darc_Requiem · October 23, 2023

7 hours ago, OPTIMUS124 said:

I wonder what the version indexing will be for that 🤣

PS5 related - How large of a drive do you all have? In 2023, 1TB just isn't cutting it.

I have a 2TB. I didn't really get it for the PS5 though. I got it for my new laptop but the laptop is so thin there as clearance issue with the heatsink, so I just snagged another drive and popped it into my PS5. I sent the 1TB I had to Sonichuman. Which I'll always remember because UPS takes two days to deliver to VA from SC. I shipped it at 6:30pm and it got there midday the next day. I swear Sonichuman ran to the UPS Store in SC and ran back to VA himself. I deal with UPS daily, they are awful. They never exceed expectations. Except this one time. 🤣

Edited October 23, 2023 by Darc_Requiem

Chadouken · October 23, 2023

6 hours ago, OPTIMUS124 said:

PS5 related - How large of a drive do you all have? In 2023, 1TB just isn't cutting it.

I got a 1 TB SSD and it's enough for me. Like purbeast, I have no problem deleting a game I haven't touched in a long time to make room. I haven't had to do that yet, but I did on PS4 and it was no problem.

Sonichuman · October 23, 2023

Faltimar the Dark · October 23, 2023

Just remember that 1TB is, at the very least, enough space for 10 games or less. Also remember that any games you delete you may not be able to get back later on down the road.

A visual aid

14 games = 907GB

Edited October 23, 2023 by Faltimar the Dark

Chadouken · October 23, 2023

17 minutes ago, Faltimar the Dark said:

Just remember that 1TB is, at the very least, enough space for 10 games or less. Also remember that any games you delete you may not be able to get back later on down the road.

That's why I buy physical when I can. Some games I have digital only, like BG3 because it wasn't offered as a physical release. So I'll prioritize not deleting that over say, Spider-Man 1 and Miles, which I have on disc. That is a good point though, and something to keep in mind as the industry keeps moving towards a digital only market.

Edited October 23, 2023 by Chadouken

axeman61 · October 23, 2023

I have 2TB. I didn't even know PS5 had expanded storage until the day I put that in for Amazon.

I hate that they released the PS5 with under a terabyte. So dumb, but I guess that's Sony. I expanded storage for the PS3 and PS4 too.

Darc_Requiem · October 23, 2023

1 minute ago, axeman61 said:

I have 2TB. I didn't even know PS5 had expanded storage until the day I put that in for Amazon.

I hate that they released the PS5 with under a terabyte. So dumb, but I guess that's Sony. I expanded storage for the PS3 and PS4 too.

Literally the first thing I did with my PS3 and PS4 was swap out the existing hard drives for larger ones. Not that it make a huge difference, but I had a SATA SSD in my PS4. Too bad the system couldn't fully take advantage of it.

Sonichuman · October 23, 2023

vids

Spoiler

Edit:

kinda cool

Edited October 23, 2023 by Sonichuman

Hawkingbird · October 23, 2023

24 minutes ago, axeman61 said:

I have 2TB. I didn't even know PS5 had expanded storage until the day I put that in for Amazon.

I hate that they released the PS5 with under a terabyte. So dumb, but I guess that's Sony. I expanded storage for the PS3 and PS4 too.

I bought a 2TB NVME and external SSD when I got my PS5. I think an external is a must for people that still play PS4 games on the 5.

Lantis · October 23, 2023

I might have not said this before, but ever since I started playing Horizon Forbidden West, I must say this is the most visually stunning game I've ever played. Everything is just so damn gorgeous throughout all the locations. Fuck, I will even take a dive into a random lake because even the underwater locations are so lively and detailed.

iStu X · October 23, 2023

11 hours ago, OPTIMUS124 said:

I wonder what the version indexing will be for that 🤣

PS5 related - How large of a drive do you all have? In 2023, 1TB just isn't cutting it.

I don’t have anything installed on my PS5 that my girlfriend or I aren’t currently playing. I don’t see the point.

Oh man, I’m inconvenienced with having to install a game again some point. 🤷🏻 okay.

Edited October 23, 2023 by iStu X

AriesWarlock · October 23, 2023

Lords of the Fallen breaks 1 million sales in 10 days

RSG3 · October 23, 2023

I've been seeing seriously mixed reviews for Lord's of the Fallen. Some seem to really love it and others seem to be really having it. Seems polarizing.