Fierce_LiNk

It's all to do with value for money and how much of it is deemed a necessity by the player. I have no real grievance with paying for online because there are tons of games that support online play, the quality of the experience is good and I've pretty much made any money that I would have spent on PS+ back with the games that they release every month. Rocket League, Tricky Towers, Tropico V, Injustice, NBA2k16, Gone Home, HellDivers, Teslagrad, Sound Shapes, The Unfinished Swan, Counterspy, etc. By contrast, I wouldn't pay for the WiiU's online in its current state. It doesn't represent good value for money. There isn't that plethora of online-enabled games to begin with, so the choice isn't great. Then, the options aren't on par with current systems. Nintendo would have to change a great deal before they even considered charging people for this service. You have to offer more than just a handful of online-orientated games before people will deem it value for money. Free isn't necessarily the best option. I pay for Spotify and I would never go back to the free model. There's no adverts, I have unlimited music at my disposal, I can download my tracks to my phone or whatever and can listen to my music wherever I am. I sync up my playlist to the car radio and recently used it both ways on the long drive to Wales and back. To me, that represents good value for money.

I've just arrived on a moon and seeing the nearby planet from the moon's surface is breath-taking. I love the aesthetics in this game. 65daysofstatic have done a great job with the soundtrack. It's very ambient and it just adds to that classic space explorer feel.

I've seen a bit of the judo. It's quite enjoyable and it's been interesting learning the rules/how to win the match. I do find myself somehow missing all the crucial moments when the match is won, though. They just seem to come out of nowhere. It's really quick at times.

Do the DLC next. You won't regret it. Both are well written and just need to be experienced.

I've found a planet where there's a fair bit of gold, too. I've been on it since about 9 o'clock just mining and chilling out/seeing what else there is. I saw a bloody wonderful ship with 29 slots but it cost about 5 million units!

I really want to but...my backlog is huuuuge. Also, if I spent any more money this month, I'm pretty sure I would be arrested by the police for spending too much money and silliness. Hmm...£4.99, though.

Dubstep is hooooorrrible.

I can't remember where I read this, but I read a really interesting piece a while back (moooonths ago) where they discussed game demos. The conclusion was that a demo doesn't necessarily lead to a sale, for a multitude of reasons. Some may feel satisfied with just playing the demo and getting their fix that way, for instance. I can't see a demo for No Man's Sky being a thing and a large part of me does think that demos are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Nowadays, there's previews, reviews, impressions, beta testing, youtubers, celebrity endorsements, twitch streamers, forums, twitter, facebook...there's all of these places to get the relevant information. My outlook on gaming these days is different. I take many more chances and am a bit more willing to try virtually anything. However, there's a definite sweet spot with pricing that, imo, only you can really gauge. To me, I had no issue with buying No Man's Sky at full price, especially as the cost between digital and retail was only a couple of quid. It made sense to go digital, so I went with that. If you feel it's a 20 or 30 quid game, then wait for that magic number and jump in. But also...if the temptation is there to play it, what's the real difference between spending £30 and £35 or £40. Back when I was at uni or when I was in high school, it was more of a struggle to get newer games due to a lack of money, so I'd wait it out. Everyone has their magic number for a specific game based on its perceived value. Watch people play the game on Twitch or youtube, gauge people's reactions on here, etc. Normally, I get a little buzz before I buy a game that pushes me over the edge to buy it instantly or it gets me excited for it. I had the buzz days before putting my preorder down, so I knew it was the right call. Imo, it's worth full price. There's clearly a lot of effort that's been put into the game. I love the visuals, the sound, the lore. I've already put over 10 hours into it and I've barely got going. I know that I'll get over a hundred hours out of this, so I've got no qualms about paying full price. Weigh up your money and the outcomes. Does that money desperately need to go somewhere else? Are you saving up for something important? If the answer is yes, then waiting a bit wouldn't hurt. But, there's something a bit special about discovering stuff around the same time as everyone else, when they're learning about it all. There's that benefit of getting it closer to release.

May try the co-op, that sounds interesting. I'll play the regular route. Could always do a second playthrough the chronological way in order to compare.

What's the default/intended option? I'll go with that. I don't need everything spoon-fed to me.

I've got the game and am looking forward to giving it a go. How long is it? Could play it in between No Man's Sky. I loved Heavy Rain.

Oh god, I'd love a photo mode. Wouldn't play anything else ever again! I'm excited for the future of this game. For some reason, I had myself down as an explorer beforehand, but I actually enjoy being a trader. I've been mining for Emeril since I noticed you can get good prices for that. It's quite fun playing it that way. It'll be awesome to have bigger freighters in the future! Curious to see how the bases will work.

Nope. I didn't finish playing until gone 4 o'clock yesterday...maybe even closer to 5. I spent most of that time searching for anti-matter. I'm still in my first system and am just about to leave. There's plenty in there to see, experience and do. The vast majority of opinions I've been reading on Reddit seem to give the impression that they're loving it. It's a great game, in my opinion.

I've been playing for the last 5 hours and have been having a blast. I came across this planet that was pretty much just a barren rock. There was something pretty beautiful about it, especially with the sun setting in the distance. The next planet had amazing ocean life, as well as beautiful pink flowers on the surface. Visually, probably the best planet I've seen so far. I've made a bit of a fuck up, though.

I want The Tomorrow Children. To elaborate on the Tokyo Jungle comparison: You're in that constant state of survival. There's no mating involved (lol), but with regards to certain areas being toxic, you constantly scavenging for resources (NMS) or Food (Tokyo Jungle), etc. Both are quite laid back and relaxing games. This is EXACTLY what the game is about.

As soon as the game unlocked at midnight, I jumped in and I didn't stop until around 3:45 this morning. I had to stop because of tiredness, but I would have kept playing had this not been a problem. My first impressions are that this game isn't for everyone. First of all, you have to buy into the theming of it all. This is clearly inspired by the old traditional science fiction literature, film and television. I had vibes of the old Star Trek television series, of 2001: A Space Odyssey, media of that ilk. Secondly, the most divisive aspect of all is what you actually do in the game. I finally "get" the game now that it's in my hands in front of me. It's a survival game. Similar to elements of games like Tokyo Jungle, actually. You're marooned in space and you start from the bottom and upgrade your gear (suit, tool, ship) in order to improve your chances of survival. Doing that enables you to then be more successful at trading, exploring, fighting, etc. I had a fantastic time with the game. Here is my first planet and starting ship: My opening planet was toxic, so scavenging for resources was my priority. I think I spent over an hour, maybe close to 2 hours just on the opening planet. The only reason I left was so that @Eenuh could see space and the nearby planets/moon before she went to bed. So, I wandered around the landscape and mined for resources. This pissed off the sentinels a few times and I actually died within the first 10 minutes of the game. Once this happens, you start off at your last checkpoint/save point and you have the option to go back to your previous death place and retrieve your loot, which is very Dark Souls/Bloodbourne-esque. I managed to make the necessary repairs to my ship and even found a few old outposts along the way. The planet turned to night-time and it was actually pretty eerie not knowing where I was going and how dangerous some of the creatures could be. I made it back to my ship with seconds to spare and then blasted off into space. For me, this is when I realised the scale of the game. It took a fair few minutes to get to the nearest planet. When getting to the nearest planet, I came across these hilarious/lovely looking creatures which I have dubbed "Space Cows": There were complex cave networks under this radioactive planet, filled with immense amounts of plutonium. I used my ship to fly to the other side of the planet before deciding to head for the first space stations. By interacting with a few devices, a beacon was activated on a nearby planet, which I headed to on the way to the station. On the whole, I had a great time with the game yesterday. I'm looking forward to playing more later on today.

I've just finished watching Interstellar and have made a cuppa. I am definitely in a science fiction mood. 3 minutes. Yaaaay.

Jynx Jyyyyynnnnnxxx.

Didn't know it was the 30th Anniversary. I'd like to say that I'm surprised that Nintendo have neglected this, but that would be a lie. Anyway, Nintendo have (obviously) taken steps to shut down the file distribution of this game.

A couple of nice "feel-good" stories. A Rugby Sevens player accepts a marriage proposal from her girlfriend (who is a worker at the venue) on the pitch after taking part in a match. North and South Korean gymnasts pose for a selfie. Both countries are currently at war with each other and the photo has been applauded for capturing the Olympic spirit.

Haven't you still got, ahem, The Witcher 3 to start and finish off?

13 Hours and 26 minutes.

Don't worry about changing the food places on my behalf. I either go for the veggie options or I can just load up on sides. Not sure if I've ever actually been out for a burrito, that sounds like an interesting idea. Looking forward to seeing you sexy people soon!

1 Day 1 Hour and 27 minutes at time of posting. I'm going to watch Interstellar tomorrow and will play this as soon as it unlocks.