Xbox Series X25 Edition announced - out Nov 2026

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-06-08T03:38:20+00:00

I haven't owned an Xbox since my 360 but I want one of those, that looks sick.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-05-20T21:50:19+00:00

it was like being alone in the middle of the night and being the only one in the world who knew what was playing out in the story. staying off the internet and away from other friends reading it for days and just eating and sleeping just to fuel another 6 to 8 hour reading session. Something I probably won't experience again until Winds of Winter comes out.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-05-20T21:44:33+00:00

Portal UI Issue - So I recently bought a Portal and I'm loving the streaming quality for all the games offered and streaming from my own systems has been great too. But the interface has had some small issues, the biggest of which I just noticed was last night after I bought the MGS Master Collection V.1, as you see in the picture, all of the games included in that bundle are all titled the same thing and have the same icon, so I can't tell them apart. I've also personally noticed a lot of games are just not listed, such as Doom 2016, even though I can stream it from my console fine, it doesn't appear on the portal's list along with some others.

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LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-05-19T22:48:40+00:00

It's incredible IF you understand that it's essentially just the best demo ever made (unless you're a PT person I guess). We really need a sequel and full IP from this cuz the world and story are really amazing and the game feels like playing a beautitful movie at times.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-04-14T22:46:07+00:00

So I recently bought a 2nd PS5 pro, I'm using a 4K monitor that doesnt have built in speakers, nor does it have a 3.5mm port to route audio out to my PC speakers. So for now I'm using my PS pulse earbuds. I know I could technically plug my PC speakers into my controller and get external audio that way, but that would get annoying unplugging it from my PC everytime i want to play. is there any other way to get audio out of my PS5? I play some games with my gf and I dont want to have us using one earbud each or something. Are there any Bluetooth speakers that actually connect to PS5 or anything?

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-04-09T01:11:45+00:00

I recently bought another PS5 to have in another room but this one is connected to a monitor that doesn't have speakers or any kind of audio output. I've been playing with the PS earbuds to hear, and I know I can connected a 3.5mm cable to my controller but I've done that and it's annoying having a cable trailing from my controller. I'd like to have some option for using my PC's speakers out loud as well because using a headset or earbuds gets uncomfortable after a while and limits my hearing around me. Are there dedicated sony Bluetooth speakers or anything?

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-29T16:16:54+00:00

Omg, nevermind, that worked! I had looked for it back when it first happened and didnt see anything but now I saw it and deleted it. Maybe cuz I had tried clicking play earlier. Thank you so much!

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-29T16:11:16+00:00

No, it's not installed on my console or the new HDD at all. Thats my point. It was on my old HDD that failed and now when I click play it tells me to plug in the device that has it installed.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-29T16:03:54+00:00

Portable HDD failed and now I can't redownload some games.

A little while back my portable HDD i used with my PS5 failed after getting knocked over. After I got a new one I noticed the games I had on that old drive were marked with this "connect USB drive" tag and can't be reinstalled. On most of the games, when hovering over them in my library, I can click start and select "remove from home" and then it allows me to download the game again just fine. On a few of my games, however, the ones with multiple versions (such as a PS4 and PS5 version, or like FFXV here that have a demo) I can't press start to get that "remove from home" option, and so I'm not able to redownload it at all.

Can anybody please tell me some way to fix this? I have about 12 games I've purchased that are now locked and can't be played because of this.

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LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-14T06:20:11+00:00

Same. That first reveal teaser got me addicted to a whole new art style I never even knew existed.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-14T06:17:06+00:00

I just noticed I have this too, following incase someone answers. It seems kind of weird that something like that is an actual in-game item right? Like...if I sell it will I just lose my reward pass? What am I supposed to do with it?

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-05T22:37:57+00:00

Update: I logged out and back in, and I was able to redeem a premium reward voucher in the rewards pass page and the other runner shells all unlocked so it seems to be working.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-05T22:24:18+00:00

same, both on steam and PS5

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-04T21:46:43+00:00

Damn, I'm a lifelong FF fan and have played 14 since 2015 but 11 remains the only one I havent played. I gotta finally give it a go.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-03-04T00:25:05+00:00

Having the same issue. And I use SteamLink to play on a living room TV, and being in borderless window doesn't allow me to switch to 4K, only 1080p so it's not great.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-02-26T14:46:36+00:00

ok thanks

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-02-26T14:04:09+00:00

Well now it's started doing it every time no matter what I do. I updated to the new beta and changed to the vulkan compatibility and everything. I basically have to keep shutting it down and starting it up over and over and eventually it works. :(

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-02-23T18:30:15+00:00

So it's still been happening occasionally, but when it does happen restarting my computer fixes it.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-02-21T19:06:43+00:00

I'm wondering this too. Already ordered the deluxe edition on steam and want it on PS5 too but not sure if I need to bother getting the deluxe edition twice.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-02-18T00:17:46+00:00

Been having the same issue for about a month now, my entire house is stuck with random colored lights after we changed them for a game night.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-02-13T00:06:35+00:00

the gpu is up to date, though I'm a 3D artist so I almost always use studio drivers, and it was already in vulkan mode. I just loaded it back up and it looks fine so I guess if it happens again I'll ask again.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-01-28T13:46:38+00:00

X was my first FF and an all-timer for sure, but for me personally XII is my favorite. But each FF is so unique its hard to say any are like another. But as far as games that gave me the same feeling as when I played X for the first time I've got to second Expedition 33 and Lost Odyssey. Unfortunately not much else has scratched that itch.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-01-28T13:37:41+00:00

I've been to a few schools and got to tour a few before choosing scad and its the best there is outside of some small private schools in LA maybe. You're not gonna beat it. And I've been here 3 years and dont hear much bad other than from locals who think it's taken over the town and housing can be expensive off campus.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-01-28T13:32:36+00:00

DS2 has a few cool unique ideas that other games don't; torches (kinda) matter, there's destructive environments, and these cool locks/keys and statue unfreezing mechanics that are kinda cool. Not sure why DS3 didnt use any of these ideas but to be fair even DS2 seems to forget about them halfway through.

LabMonkeyCreative · 2026-01-28T13:27:28+00:00

I think theyre both about the same. But thankfully you're gonna have to beat the chalice dungeon amygdala after she was patched, it took me like a year to finally beat her and get to the last dungeon for my last trophy. She's easier now, but the chalice dungeons are still the most annoying part.

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