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Styx, yes. Those are honestly one of the better stealthem-ups I played in many years, but they have their shortcomings. They are still a powerfantasy, and that's something a Gollum game should avoid I think. Probably the closest comparison to what I would want a Gollum game to be would be Hellblade - not in terms of individual systems but overall concept. A narratively driven adventure focusing on mind state of the protagonist, with gameplay elements serving as narrative medium, rather than entertaining game systems in themselves.

It is much more interesting to me than running as an Aragorn-knockoff and slaughtering orcs in Shadow games. Gollum is an interesting character with a unique skill. With a strong vision and direction it could make for an interesting, narrative experience. Not an easy sell, even if pulled well, that’s for sure.

What didn’t you like about it? You didn’t like it as a game, or as RE4?

Tyranny was profitable, but PoE1 wasn’t? I thought PoE1 did very well.

I actually really like the change. Even as a healing main, I had a much better experience in OW2 than I did in OW1. Monetization has driven me away from the game pretty quickly though.

If I understand it correctly it was also a reason for not supporting OW1, as they were working on big singleplayer mode. To be fair, they claim that that work won't be entirely wasted and they will reuse some of it for events and story missions - which allegiadly are to be more substantial than archive missions from OW1. It only refers to a rather vague PvE mode with hero progression, unlockable skills etc - a big thing that's been hanging in front of the player base like a carrot on a stick. Story missions are set to come out as seasonal content.

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/overwatch-2-has-dumped-plans-for-their-promised-pve-hero-mode

Yup. Combat got stale after a while, but loved the atmosphere and setting. Looking forward to Control2.

Send me you Switch, and you will have your time back.

Honestly, the pillow talk sounds awkwardly hilarious. If all of Starfield will be that entertaining, I will be pleasantly surprised.

Lamplighters League seem to got a lot of previews out - most of the gameplay videos seem sponsored so keep that in mind. A puiblic demo would be nicer Paradox. EDIT. Holy smokes, after two years of broken Baldur's Gate3, seeing a neutral enemy behave within turn based system at 36:53 feels mindblowing.

SILKSONG UPDATE! Not great news through - it slipped its unannounced 1st half of 2023 release, and now is scheduled to come out at some unspecified point later.

Seems like Bethesda’s sharp writing is still alive and well in Starfield https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/starfields-pillow-talk-will-make-me-swear-a-vow-of-space-celibacy

Everyone wants to be Masahiro Sakurai

What are the big boys of the genre? I can’t really think of a classic action adventure like that (combat + platforming + story + puzzles) in recent years. Kena Bridge of Spirits (indie), Arkham games but that’s about it.

I had no major issues when I played it. Enjoyed it quite a bit.

Lately it’s been a thing again. We have quite a few contenders for a worse PC port of the year. It’s so good for Jedi: Survivor that Redfall released right after . I don’t mind as long as they fix it - it makes waiting for a decent discount so much easier.

Indefinitely longer as E3 is not happening. XBOX showcase and Starfield in-depth dive should take place on June 11. Edit. Showcase confirmed https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/microsoft-put-a-time-and-date-on-their-2023-not-e3-xbox-games-showcase

Is that Microsoft strategy to prove that they NEED Activision Blizzard to be competitive? It seems to be their first major stuble. Some thought Deathloop was a bit crap, but overall it's their most critically acclaimed title. Prey didn't do so well, but it seemed to grow into a cult classic. I will probably give it a go at some point, with it being on Gamepass, but after how poor the reception has been so far I am doubtful if it will maintain playerbase for long enough for me to join in. I don't think Arcane has rabbit fanbase that Bethesda did with Fallout76.

Ouch. First Deathloop, and now this? Not unexpected, but I still hoped they will pull off something.

I shall repeat it to myself every morning when looking at the mirror.

Looks sick

Interestingly UK seems mostly concerned about cloud gaming. Curious to see how will Microsoft fight this.

Played Plague Tale Requiem for a bit over 2 hours and decided to give it a rest. I didn't enjoy the original beyond the character work, and so far sequel didn't seem to change the formula in any meaningful way. Story events have been so contrives so far, that I am already not caring. Maybe sometime later I will be in more favourable mood.