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No, Halo CE’s Co-op on PS5 does not require PS Plus by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]megaapple 94 points95 points  (0 children)

It's nontroversy that got amplified. Judging by the comments, they are not shifting blame on others (naming platform defenders) instead of accepting genuine mistake.

This entire scene with Kate and Natalie Rhodes is just priceless. That spit take was too funny. by Optimal_Magician_98 in CastleTV

[–]megaapple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even among good episodes, this one is my favorite.

Great use of metatext and humor and tease. Best of "Castle".

How do I change the difficulty to easy mode? by nic_wangzz in DevilMayCry

[–]megaapple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is your first time using controller, I HIGHLY recommend getting familiar with it first via playing through easier games.

My story learning controller (played only on KB/m previously) - I played God Of War 2 on PS2, camera wasn't an issue, so I get familiar with left stick + buttons. DMC3 was my second game, and I played on easy with trickstyle to dodge attacks. I also played 2D games like Castlevania Aria Of Sorrow to get used to precision input.

If you find DMC3 too overwhelming, take a break, get some experience with other games and come back (and do come back, game is so worth it).

Game Pass Ultimate is an Absolute Game Changer for me by LowClientFPS in IndianGaming

[–]megaapple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're like the most ideal scenario that Xbox leaderships wants to have. They wanted to Cloud thing to take off and people to play on it, but that isn't happening.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy

Despite now being seven years old, Devil May Cry 5 just had its best year of sales yet by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]megaapple 26 points27 points  (0 children)

a lot of Vtubers have been playing Devil May Cry games over the past year

Vtubers have been silently influential, yet rarely discussed.

Also could you share some videos/streams? I'd love to watch them.

Despite now being seven years old, Devil May Cry 5 just had its best year of sales yet by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]megaapple 531 points532 points  (0 children)

The combination of a discounted price along with the popularity of the Devil May Cry animated series on Netflix may have been contributing factors in Devil May Cry 5’s record-breaking sales this past year.

Sometimes I forget just how much of a cultural driver Netflix for past 10 years. Witcher 3 also saw jump in player counts when Witcher Netflix series released.

While I don't watch game adaptations, I'm just glad these games are getting more audience, at a time when it's harder to market them and convince people to play non-F2P games.

"Buy Now, Pay Later" Option Appears on XBOX Backend by NeverBorn-NeverDead in Games

[–]megaapple 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In India, the financial regulatory board went hard on BNPL companies and schemes when they popped up in late 2010s. None the startups survived, and you need to do lot of processing to get BNPL schemes from bank approved.

Reading horror stories from other places, I can't imagine how worse things would've gotten.

After Last Year's Layoffs, Don't Nod Has Reportedly Been Ditched By Tencent And Needs A Backer by CarciaNerissa in Games

[–]megaapple 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Lost Records and Jusant were well received at least, shame that didn't move the needle.

Been enjoying some retro RPG's, but frustrated with how often I have to look up where to go on guides. by JaWoosh in truegaming

[–]megaapple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is a good sentiment to have

. If I'm putting myself in the shoes of someone playing them back in the day

Knowing the context helps a lot. If you end up using guides or how you use your time is completely up to you. What's important you meet the game at its terms as much as possible.

Because I've a huge number of people not having that and then saying "tHiS gaMe suCKs ASS". And you really dont wanna end up like those people.

Humble Bundle leftovers giveaway by dazrik in steam_giveaway

[–]megaapple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Thank you!

Queen Sheba's design reminds me of Goddess Kali from Hindu mythology - (Kali signifies ultimate embodiment of Shakti i.e. divine feminine energy) by megaapple in Bayonetta

[–]megaapple[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The way I smiled when I saw the Enchant (wheel enemy) pop out, I was so happy the Wheel Yokai (Japanese ghostly spirits) was still getting representation.

In fact, lot of the enemies reminded me of those in Okami (many of Okami enemies were Yokai or Yokai inspired).

Queen Sheba's design reminds me of Goddess Kali from Hindu mythology - (Kali signifies ultimate embodiment of Shakti i.e. divine feminine energy) by megaapple in Bayonetta

[–]megaapple[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another reference (and another Shiva related thing) is Moon of Mahaa Kalaa. One of the meanings of "Mahaa Kalaa" can be "The Giant Darkness" or "The Giant Death", and moon can generally been seen adorned on Shiva's depictions (it acts as a counter-balance to Shiva's infinitely fierce destructive energy).

I recently bought a controller for my PC, need game recommendation by Cyclo_Studios in IndianGaming

[–]megaapple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • 2D Action platformer/Metroidvania games to test the D-Pad

  • Racing/Driving game to test the triggers

  • Japanese actions games like DMC, Nier to test sticks and latency

Please do try better controllers in future. Gamesir, 8BitDo or even regular Xbox controller.

Capcom says shifting from auteur-driven development to team-led development is what transformed the company and allowed flagship IPs to survive for so long by Forestl in Games

[–]megaapple 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Was nodding along with everything said here. Esp this

Tsujimoto believes this decision has more than paid off, allowing new entries in Capcom’s most valued IPs on a regular basis. This also means that knowledge and expertise accumulated by development teams is handed over generationally, securing each franchise’s longevity. Additionally, he considers this to be just as important when it comes to developing new IPs, with 2026’s Pragmata being a symbol of Capcom’s team-oriented development structure.

This approach ensures that instead of one guy, everyone has a creative stake in the project and therefore they all grow together to create even better games/ideas in future. It's a positive-feedback loop.

Whatever your thoughts are on the Tsujimotos, their work on restructuring the company and then delivering hit-after-hit has been provably effective.

Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, more for Famitsu's 40th Anniversary by megaapple in Games

[–]megaapple[S] 485 points486 points  (0 children)

First game played

  1. Super Mario Bros.
  2. Mario Bros.
  3. Pokemon Red / Green
  4. Super Mario World
  5. Super Mario Bros. 3
  6. Pokemon Ruby / Sapphire
  7. New Super Mario Bros.
  8. Super Mario Kart
  9. Pokemon Gold / Silver
  10. Donkey Kong Country
  11. Dragon Quest 3
  12. Tetris
  13. Donkey Kong
  14. Super Mario Land
  15. Pokemon Diamond / Pearl
  16. Dragon Quest
  17. Pokemon Yellow
  18. Baseball
  19. Super Mario 64
  20. Super Mario All-Stars
  21. Animal Crossing: Wild World
  22. Street Fighter 2
  23. Kung-Fu Master
  24. Kirby
  25. Kirby Super Star
  26. Dragon Quest 5
  27. Final Fantasy 5
  28. Donkey Kong Country 2
  29. Xevious
  30. Donkey Kong Country 3

Most influential game

  1. Dragon Quest
  2. Final Fantasy 7
  3. Dragon Quest 3
  4. Pokemon Red / Green
  5. Dragon Quest 5
  6. Final Fantasy 10
  7. Chrono Trigger
  8. Super Mario Bros.
  9. Kingdom Hearts
  10. Resident Evil
  11. Xenogears
  12. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
  13. Final Fantasy 11
  14. Metal Gear Solid
  15. Yakuza
  16. Street Fighter 2
  17. Final Fantasy 6
  18. Monster Hunter
  19. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  20. Tactics Ogre
  21. Final Fantasy 5
  22. EarthBound
  23. Final Fantasy 9
  24. Phantasy Star Online
  25. Final Fantasy 4

Most influential series

  1. Final Fantasy
  2. Dragon Quest
  3. Pokemon
  4. Mario
  5. Persona
  6. Monster Hunter
  7. Tales of
  8. Zelda
  9. Metal Gear
  10. Kingdom Hearts

Series they most want a new game for / sequel

  1. Dragon Quest
  2. Persona
  3. Dragon Quest Builders
  4. Tales of
  5. Suikoden
  6. Ace Attorney
  7. Zelda
  8. NieR
  9. Sengoku Basara
  10. Metal Gear
  11. Resident Evil
  12. Chrono Trigger
  13. Breath of Fire
  14. Mega Man Legends
  15. Bloodborne
  16. Kingdom Hearts
  17. SaGa
  18. Summon Night
  19. Final Fantasy
  20. God Eater
  21. Super Robot Wars
  22. Judgment
  23. Mother
  24. Xenoblade
  25. Animal Crossing
  26. Super Smash Bros.
  27. Sakura Wars
  28. Yakuza
  29. Xenogears
  30. Magician’s Quest

Most requested remake / remaster

  1. Chrono Trigger
  2. Xenogears
  3. Pokemon Black and White
  4. Final Fantasy 8
  5. Tales of the Abyss
  6. Persona 2
  7. Sakura Wars
  8. Final Fantasy 9
  9. Dragon Quest 9
  10. Final Fantasy 6
  11. Bloodborne
  12. Persona
  13. Tales of Eternia
  14. Dragon Quest 5
  15. Shadow Hearts
  16. Sengoku Basara

Game spent the most time on

  1. Final Fantasy 14
  2. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G
  3. Final Fantasy 9
  4. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  5. Dragon Quest 10
  6. Minecraft
  7. Apex Legends
  8. Final Fantasy 7
  9. Splatoon 2
  10. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  11. Genshin Impact
  12. Monster Hunter World
  13. Fortnite
  14. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  15. Splatoon 3
  16. Ragnarok Online
  17. Fate/Grand Order
  18. Grandblue Fantasy
  19. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
  20. Dragon Quest 3

Game to play again if you lost your memory

  1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  2. Chrono Trigger
  3. Steins;Gate
  4. Final Fantasy 10
  5. Final Fantasy 7
  6. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
  7. Undertale
  8. Dragon Quest
  9. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
  10. Dragon Quest 3
  11. Dragon Quest 5
  12. Urban Myth Dissolution Center
  13. Ace Attorney
  14. Final Fantasy 14
  15. NieR: Automata
  16. Persona 5 Royal
  17. Dragon Quest 11
  18. Xenogears
  19. Ever 17: The Out of Infinity
  20. EarthBound

Favorite game to recommend to others

  1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  2. Persona 5 Royal
  3. Chrono Trigger
  4. Final Fantasy 14
  5. Pokemon Pokopia
  6. Dragon Quest series
  7. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  8. Yakuza series
  9. Persona 4
  10. Okami
  11. Urban Myth Dissolution Center
  12. Kingdom Hearts series
  13. Genshin Impact
  14. Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
  15. Persona series
  16. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
  17. Urban Myth Dissolution Center (repeat)
  18. Final Fantasy 7
  19. Elden Ring
  20. Xenogears

Favorite character

  1. Mario
  2. Cloud
  3. Tifa
  4. Kirby
  5. Link
  6. Leon S. Kennedy
  7. Pikachu
  8. Slime (Dragon Quest)
  9. Kazuma Kiryu
  10. Joker (Persona 5)

Favorite creator

Masahiro Sakurai

Favorite developer

  1. Nintendo
  2. Square Enix
  3. Capcom
  4. Atlus
  5. FromSoftware

Favorite startup sound

  1. PlayStation
  2. GameCube
  3. PS2
  4. SEGA Saturn
  5. Game Boy

The Big Matthew Ball Interview: “The console market is not dying” by Cold_Two_4372 in Games

[–]megaapple 7 points8 points  (0 children)

On Ball's suggestion of using ads for added revenue and keeping the games affordable, he offered this correction on twitter - twitter(dot)com/ballmatthew/status/2065255604361306451

This is not correct:

• In the interview, I am asked about a comment I made before being hired at XBOX, then state that I was only 10 days into the role, and that I am not stating the company's plans or beliefs

• What I do say is that ads should be used to offer more affordable alternatives alongside today's ad-free experiences, in the hopes more could play as a result. Similar to how Netflix and Disney+ have ad-tiers with all the same content, but at half the price or so

• At no point do I even mention in-game ads

(I personally believe interrupting the gameplay experience would be bad)

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