@BassMan said:

I wasn't planning to play this at launch and I won't even bother playing it at all with its current state of optimization.

It is $94.99 (Canadian) for the base version.. that alone keeps me from buying it

Most people who own consoles are not part of the fanboyisms so they didn't get the message that the <1% of the PS owner base was saying on twitter and forums like this

The first 5 posts in the thread are by the TC LOL

This thread proves one thing "Opinions are like a-holes, everyone has one"

@Pedro: I was too old for Sponge Bob when it came out (albeit there is some good humor in it). But I would buy this (not at a $200 premium though)

I just noticed that the Digital Deluxe Edition of Dead Space for the Series X/S is only $10 CDN. It did say "Just for you" so it may not appear that price for everyone.

I had no huge interest in this game on release but at this price, even if I am disappointed that is ok.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/27/24084494/sony-playstation-layoffs-2024

from Tom Warren's article linked above

Sony’s layoffs will impact a variety of its PlayStation studios, including Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla Games, and Firesprite. Sony’s layoffs are the latest in a wave that has been impacting the gaming and tech industries throughout 2024.

@girlusocrazy said:

@sealionact: Honestly with the reception of the games it seems more like

I personally loved Hifi Rush ... fun game.

Tried the others but were not my cup of tea, but can see how people would like Grounded and SOT (Pentiment was a neat decision for animation but I could not get into the game at all)

also on sale at PS Store (but not as good of a deal)

On sale for 7.99 US if you have GamePass or 9.99 CDN (with Gamepass)

It is all about TRAVERSAL

I think the thing that makes Spiderman enjoyable is the traversal. He can't fly but his swinging makes it seem different but still grounded to the earth.

Blade and Wolverine while good characters do not (to me) have what it takes to be good standalone characters, and this is due to how they are stuck on the ground (run here, walk there, get in a jet and fly somewhere, jump a little higher).

Superman would be too powerful for a good video game and his ability to fly removes all groundedness . Batman was great because of the gadgets, it made his traversal fun but still grounded.

IMO a Hulk game where he cant jump 1000's of miles would be far better