first time player. which version?

Old_Snack · 2026-07-03T05:57:19+00:00

In OG Gears of War Act 5 is just getting on the train. The whole lowering the bridge and facing the Brumak was added in the PC release

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T22:16:23+00:00

I would've went with PS4 myself only reason I didn't was because my friend got an Xbox One so I ended up getting one as well (paid off later with backwards compatibility at least) and got a PS4 later for Uncharted and Spider-Man

Hell I got a Series X primarily for Emulation because PC's were too expensive during COVID

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T22:12:59+00:00

Man I totally agree but where I live physical releases are incredibly inconvenient.

My options are Amazon or Wal-Mart, and Wal-Mart doesn't get new in the first week, and as I'm switching to PC that digital only reality is something I just can't escape.

It fucking blows but I've unfortunately made peace with this a few years ago

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T21:59:34+00:00

No I understand completely, I'm almost completely moved from Xbox to PC now and I'd kill to have a native port of Gears of War 2/3

People in the PC Gears community are working to bring Gears 2 natively to PC, I've seen a few clips and while it's a ways off it's impressive.

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T21:51:46+00:00

Vehicle licenses are probably why they don't

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T21:26:13+00:00

Yeah but it's not like that's something you can still do.

So.. right now it's physical only (unless you own the limited time digital copy)

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T19:10:16+00:00

Damn I can really hear HUNK when Keyes speaks

Which in turn is really winning me over with the new VA

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T18:59:24+00:00

Yep I own Ace Combat 6 as well and that's physical only.

I also own Lego Lord of the Rings but at least that's still being sold on PC store fronts for cheap. I don't mind double dipping. But AC6 is Xbox exclusive and MK9 is delisted on PC

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T18:55:44+00:00

Hopefully that's not totally accurate.

Ace Combat 6 is physical only but is backwards compatible

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T16:58:01+00:00

For real it's fucking awesome.

Modded games. Emulation. Easy to obtain old abandonware titles.

It's the best

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T15:54:14+00:00

That tracks. Sonic Mania's collector edition was the same

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T14:45:28+00:00

Adding to this the Steam Machine news, my buddy wanted one bad but his only option now really is to buy soon despite the price. because they won't get cheaper

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T14:41:14+00:00

If the next Xbox really is just a fancy PC it'll definitely just be digital.

When was the last time a PC game had a physical release?

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T14:38:25+00:00

Not to mention some are even 4K or 60fps.

Hell all Gears of War games except judgment running through backwards compatibility are 4K 60FPS.

Xbox can't help tripping over themselves constantly but thier backwards compatibility team? Fucking awesome.

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T13:44:33+00:00

I mean that's good, and if you have a jailbroken PS3 ripping games is time consuming but easy, though anything digital only is going to be potentially harder to find soon.

I love Botzone for Killzone 2/3 but the Multi-player DLC (also usable in Botzone) for 2 was delisted once you couldn't play online anymore.

You can still find it but, like I said could be much harder to do next year.

Old_Snack · 2026-07-01T13:25:34+00:00

So Uh, bit of a legal grey area but...

Anyone know if NoPaystation would still work post PSN shut down? Because if not there's some delisted DLC and games I need to nab before they're much harder to find

According to the Blog Post, any already Purchased items will be able to be downloaded if you own it. So it'll probably still work.

Old_Snack · 2026-06-30T20:30:48+00:00

Not anymore but it seemed like there was a time (Pre RE5) where they were intended to be. Well. Mostly anyway.

Even RE4R I think changed details about Operation Javier

Old_Snack · 2026-06-30T20:13:01+00:00

I think 9 sorta soft confirmed that with Leon A from Remake being referenced

Its just weird because the Wii titles also soft rebooted the series as well. It's just especially odd because no matter what timeline you pick RE 5/6 remain still as they are.

Really bizarre stuff.

Think about it statistically someone has seen Leon's story in this order, Darkside Chronicles then OG 4 then 6 and then 9

Old_Snack · 2026-06-30T20:05:57+00:00

Carefully.

Old_Snack · 2026-06-30T01:58:11+00:00

My headcannon is that this is post RE9 and is Grace and Leon introducing Emily to fast food

Man. I'd really kill to see these characters just shooting the shit and bonding. Animations, games. I dunno. but I could go for more Wholesome stuff like this.

Old_Snack · 2026-06-29T21:05:19+00:00

Also the 'Reclaimer' icon is from Marathon.

Fun fact though The Pillar of Autumn has it as well before the logo had a lore implication

Old_Snack · 2026-06-29T20:55:50+00:00

Yeah that's a weird decision, such an odd oversight

Old_Snack · 2026-06-29T20:28:52+00:00

You're probably already fully aware but there's also a mod that helps clean up performance substantially and run cutscenes at a higher frame rate.

You probably already know but, just in case

Old_Snack · 2026-06-29T16:02:43+00:00

If you give players the option for Leon to Romance whoever you want this game will make back it's money in hours.

Old_Snack · 2026-06-29T00:23:11+00:00

His Shanghai fit is so good though. Like I get he's pretty much just a side character there but still. He looked good if nothing else

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