The PS4 thread

[apsham]

I on the other hand would like to get something that will likely not go down in price that I'm interested in - but would never buy at full price.

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

I've easily got plenty of time out Velocity 2X and CounterSpy, and Never Alone was nice for how short it was. A lot of the rest I haven't really played much because I've had FIFA/GTA/Other retail games robbing time from them, but I'm determined to play through them all a decent amount over the summer.

I'm not discouraging the inclusion of indie games, because as you've pointed out, a lot of them are great, but it wouldn't hurt to just throw in one of the launch titles that isn't selling well any more.

[ZJ Penn]

I'd welcome Knack. It was pretty cool but the checkpoints are way too far apart and I gave up and traded it in (12 year old me would never forgive me for saying that). I kept the save though in case it goes IGC.

Right now there's some decent savings on PSN and I just picked up Nidhogg, Child of Light and nearly Citizens of Earth for a few quid each. I've got 30 games on the list before them but I can't resist cheap.

[Bobfoc]

I honestly think that a lot of people would enjoy Ether One. It has a really intriguing concept and what looks to be a moving plot centred around a dementia sufferer, not to mention the fact that the developers are very nice people.

[Draevyn]

I honestly think that a lot of people would enjoy Ether One. It has a really intriguing concept and what looks to be a moving plot centred around a dementia sufferer, not to mention the fact that the developers are very nice people.

I took a look at the trailer and it looks like Slender Man but without the horror theme. I'll be grabbing it just because it seems like a cool point and click adventure game.

[Bobfoc]

Well, it isn't a point-and-click game and most of the puzzle-solving is optional, but I see what you mean. The main draw is the game's interactive narrative style that lends itself to an exploratory approach, but there's plenty to appeal to adventure game enthusiasts too.

[Draevyn]

Well, it isn't a point-and-click game and most of the puzzle-solving is optional, but I see what you mean. The main draw is the game's interactive narrative style that lends itself to an exploratory approach, but there's plenty to appeal to adventure game enthusiasts too.

Yeah, it's not completely point and click but it's not all action adventure either. Point and click was the wrong term. As for the optional puzzles, I can't imagine anyone not wanting the deeper narrative I guess so I'm not sure why they wouldn't do the puzzles.

[Cactus Drags]

We got given a promo copy of Project Cars to put on our demo pod and holy shit you guys. I wasn't remotely interested beforehand, I'm much more of an arcade racer than a sim one. But seeing and hearing it up close, it's incredible, so immersive. If anyone asks me what's so special about the new gen machines, I'm pointing at Project Cars.

[thatshortguy]

We got given a promo copy of Project Cars to put on our demo pod and holy shit you guys. I wasn't remotely interested beforehand, I'm much more of an arcade racer than a sim one. But seeing and hearing it up close, it's incredible, so immersive. If anyone asks me what's so special about the new gen machines, I'm pointing at Project Cars.

You tempting bastard. I think as long it winds up being a fun sim-cade style racer, it won't take much more for me to bite and plunk the $60 down.

[Cactus Drags]

I'm good at my job

Seriously though, it's the first new gen game I've played before launch and genuinely felt excited about. I'm told there's a fairly large day one update (let's face it, it's the norm now), but no idea on what it adds or fixes.

[Draevyn]

This is going to sound stupid, but what's the difference between Arcade Racer and Sim Racer. I was never a huge gamer let alone a Racing Gamer

[Meacon Keaton]

Sim racer is more realistic like Gran Turismo. Arcade racer is like...I dunno, something more "gamey" like Daytona USA.

I'm sure someone can provide a better example.

[Draevyn]

Okay, so Sim is the one I like better. Good to know

[Baddar]

Nah, meac pretty much summed it up. For me, Forza on Xbox has always been the best mix of the two. Cars are realistic to handle, but there's nothing wrong with bumping into other vehicles to gain an advantage every now and then. I'm sure you can play that with more realistic race settings too.

[EWB's Best Poster.]

Meacon picked pretty much the best example of "sim". G T is basically car porn, for fine tuning engines and gear boxes, noting acceleration and turning. I've had races where I've one by 2 thousands of a second.

Which I can certainly see why it's not for everyone. Sometimes you just want to bump a guy off the road and laugh. For a, or even better Need for Speed (in as far as examples, not quality) are just this.

Of course there exists a third kind of car racing. Last man standing. Twisted metal is likely the best example of that.

[thatshortguy]

I may splurge on it since The Show just isn't holding my attention like I hoped. Not a bad game by any means, but it's not one I can jump in and out of quickly.

Plus the wife digs sim racers for whatever reason, so long as she can repaint the cars

[John Stones' Paint Trophy]

Sim racer is more realistic like Gran Turismo. Arcade racer is like...I dunno, something more "gamey" like Daytona USA.

I'm sure someone can provide a better example.

Burnout is the king of the arcade racers for me. I am eagerly awaiting the disappointment of a new Burnout game.

[apsham]

I wouldn't exactly call Twisted Metal a racing game. The are cars, sure - but it's more of a destruction derby on steroids.

[EWB's Best Poster.]

I assure you, when I'm boss fighting it's a god damn race.

[Lint]

Its vehicular combat