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Returnal Release Date Trailer – March 19th 2021

Break the cycle. Returnal comes to #PS5 on March 19.

purple1011218d ago

Day one. Need a ps5 first though.

And I'm not payin' £70

SullysCigar1218d ago

Really looking forward to this. These guys make great games and this time they've had more time and budget - highly anticipated!

lifeisgamesok1217d ago

Sci-fi horror puts this at the top of my most anticipated list and for that Housemarque fun/addicting gameplay

*chef's kiss*

mikeslemonade1217d ago

This game won’t be that good. Look at the developer.

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SmokinAces1217d ago

Ok Mike I looked and you're wrong.

SullysCigar1217d ago

^ @mikeslemonade, this developer have an excellent track record for highly rated and much loved games.

mikeslemonade1212d ago (Edited 1212d ago )

^Then you guys don't know. These guys haven't made a AAA game before. They haven't made a third person action/adventure game. They have been making like only shootem ups.

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lifeisgamesok1217d ago

I'm paying the $70 but that's my limit on game prices

RgR1217d ago

Uh huh.

Why was 70$ your limit?

Could it be the artificially priced special editions last gen?

Those same special editions will likely be 80$ this time around. Will your limit go up to 80$?

I'm not buying anything at 70$
I'll just have to wait for the deals to roll in.

RememberThe3571217d ago

$60 was my limit. Bought two games last year at full price, everything else was on sale. Won't buy any games at full price this gen, I think. No reason to, really.

lifeisgamesok1216d ago

@RgR I never bought special editions I always just get the standard copy

Palitera1217d ago (Edited 1217d ago )

It will be the first Housemarque game in a long time that I won't buy, at least not at this price.
First they gave up on arcade shooters in favor of doing another battle royale in a sea of battle royales.
And now this... Triple A price for their game.
Considering how they abandoned Nex Machina immediately after the launch and all this, I guess they are not even the same anymore. Wouldn't surprise me to see they jump into gachas, F2Ps and DLC heavy games in their complete despair for money over quality.

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CrimsonWing691217d ago

Yea man, I hear you. It’s tough to hold out but I can’t support the new standard of $70 a pop. It’s times like these that I miss Best Buy’s Gamer Club discounts.

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Silver_Faux1217d ago

The company was not doing great financially and had to take some drastic changes in order to stay financially viable. Would you rather they didn't exist?

oldenjon1217d ago

Why is everyone whining about the price? You’ve heard of inflation before right? Ya’ll a bunch of misers.

Palitera1216d ago

oldenjon:
Nice "inflation" from indie to AAA price. /facepalm

Silver_Faux:
Some would simply prefer they kept true to their game, instead of (1) jumping into the generic bandwagon of battle royales (so generic that even they stated they lost their "unique selling point" during the development) and (2) overpricing their game as an AAA production to purely benefit from the lack of games in the beginning of generations.

Let's see what happen... Their ridiculous bet at battle royale costed a big loss (again, their statement). Now, what if the latest overprice doesn't pay off? It surely isn't just a matter of "ok, we can just lower the price later", because the near release window is when most of the purchases happen. It can pay off, surely, but IMO it's a tremendous mistake and can actually cost the survival of the company.

I really hope this scheme doesn't pay off (but they survive) and that "triple indies" don't follow the trend of overpricing their releases.

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potatoseal1217d ago (Edited 1217d ago )

But the physical version and you could easily find it cheaper

Z5011217d ago

Are you one of those people that bought GTA5 twice?

ANIALATOR1361217d ago

Yep 70 quid is just extortionate

ArchangelMike1217d ago

Yeah, that next gen price point is a bummer.

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen1217d ago

This is one of the few games I'll buy for 70.

InUrFoxHole1217d ago

I would pass on this for $70. It does make me think though. As tough a pill it is to swallow. If uncharted or gow are $70 ill still be playing day 1.

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Storm231218d ago

This and Ratchet are my most looked forward to games. Yes Horizon, GoW:R, etc...will be amazing, but I just want to have fun and shoot some stuff haha.

jznrpg1218d ago

Day 1 and I’ll pay full price to support Housemarque

I_am_Batman1217d ago

I feel like charging full price is a mistake in this case. Not because the game doesn't justify that price (we don't know if it does), but because Housemarque haven't proven themselves in the AAA sector yet. There is a lot of competition at that price and I feel like Returnal would have a much better chance at a lower price point.

LiViNgLeGaCY1217d ago

Yeah. I'm definitely getting this game because it looks great in my opinion, but even something like $10 cheaper could go a long way in securing more sales. I really want this to succeed.

JEECE1217d ago

Yeah although I understand that this is a bigger project than their earlier games, they still haven't shown me anything that tells me it's a full AAA game. While I wouldn't expect a $20-30 price, I figured it would be in the $40-50 range. I'm going to get it, particularly because there is so little out right now that is actually made for PS5 rather than PS4, but I unfortunately don't see this being a big seller.

oldenjon1217d ago

Or perhaps they are confident the game is worth that price, and will let the reviews speak to its value

I_am_Batman1216d ago

@oldenjon: I'm sure they are confident, but relying on reviews to sell a game is not a smart strategy. I'm just not seeing the marketing campaign one would expect for a Sony published full price title. There's still time for that, but they need to show off the scope/production value of this game more.

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Rambokind1218d ago

Looks really good! This and The Callisto Protocol are day ones.

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The best PS5 exclusives 2024

With so many PS5 exclusives to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming to pick which one to play. This is especially true for a new PlayStation gamer who has yet to experience the wonder of PlayStation-exclusive storytelling. So, here's KnowTechie's take on the best PS5 exclusives in 2024 and beyond

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Hereandthere23d ago

PlayStation is killing it with the exclusives this year. Exclusive wise, what has xbox released this year?

VersusDMC23d ago

They won't complain about Microsoft not releasing games here but put all their effort into saying that only first party counts. Games like Rebirth and Grandblue Relink don't count. Games published by Sony like Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin don't count because Sony don't own the studios.

It's some narrative building so for when Hellblade 2 come out they can say, seemingly without shame, that Microsoft is actually releasing first party games this year. And claim victory.🙃

Chevalier23d ago

Weird 1st party games didn't matter when Xbox had so little, but, now they're important again? Guess Ark 3, Stalker 2 don't count any more?

KyRo23d ago (Edited 23d ago )

ARK 3 doesn't exist and it's just a timed exclusive. It's also a game that a majority of the ARK player base doesn't want as it's a massive deviation from what people like about the original game

Abnor_Mal23d ago (Edited 23d ago )

Honestly to me it doesn’t matter what they say, they are just finally getting a chance to say all the things PS fan(boy)s were saying to them for the past few years. Let them get that, they deserve a “win” for a change.

The new narrative is that suddenly first party games matter again when awhile ago they didn’t, but that was because they were struggling with the same three games with the occasional fourth or fifth. That games should be everywhere on all platforms since that’s whats happening to theirs. The consoles don’t matter just the ability to play anywhere. Whatever Xbox is doing Sony will soon follow.

They’re not moving the goalpost anymore, but rather just moving the whole damn stadium.

jwillj2k423d ago

Only a incel would care about who published what and who owns who.

If it’s not on the other consoles it’s an exclusive.

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Cacabunga23d ago

Killing what? Where are the 1st party games??
Stellar Blade and FF7 is what I’m seeing this year.. so shallow!!!!

andy8523d ago

Doesn't really matter as long as they're great games. Baffles me why people put an emphasis on 1st party. They're still games you can't play anywhere else this year

Cacabunga22d ago

Andy

PS brand is my favorite because of their stellar first party software.. currently I see absolutely nothing to go crazy for..

CS722d ago

Nonsense.

PS1 and PS2 was built on great third party exclusives like FF, MGS, GTA & Tekken.

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raWfodog23d ago

Of course I love the games I’ve played from PS but I don’t believe we need to limit it to ‘exclusive’ to acknowledge that Xbox will be releasing some good games this year also. In that same vein, I believe that Xbox diehards shouldn’t limit their acknowledgment of good PS games to 1st party. There are plenty of good games to go around for everybody.

Tacoboto23d ago

This is a Playstation article about Playstation games and your comment is about Xbox. Can't you just celebrate what PS has without dragging this into console war BS?

ChasterMies23d ago

I don’t think Microsoft is releasing games exclusively on Xbox anymore. They have some timed exclusives that release on Xbox first.

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Abear2123d ago (Edited 23d ago )

Returnal, Astro Bot, and Ratchet made having it since day one worth it.

GT7 free updates and Spiderman 2 and others at 60fps have made this last year more than okay.

But yeah, it’s been dry lately. BG3 and third party have made great filler, but we ready for that SOCOM or Killzone announcement and some more 1st party goodness. Crossing fingers for Ghost of Tsushima 2 announcement this summer.

Didn’t know Helldivers was exclusive! Wtf is going on at Xbox that they can’t get these games, series s strikes again.

SonyStyled23d ago (Edited 23d ago )

Sony owns the Helldivers IP. The first was a PS3/Vita/PC game. It was never an Xbox game that they could ‘get’ a decade ago. I’m not sure what the upset is with Xbox here

CS722d ago

Lol, how do you ignore Rebirth one of the best games ever made?

anast23d ago

Looks like they are on par with the previous gens. Solid games all around. Interestingly enough, we can't say they released a bad game yet this gen. Unlike the Quiet Man dustup.

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DefenderOfDoom223d ago

I actually do not mind if Marathon releases on multiple platforms . I just wish that Marathon has a dedicated single player campaign.

DaniMacYo23d ago

Helldivers 2 is exactly what gaming needed. I’m loving it.

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Humble Choice Bundle April 2024 Lineup Includes Returnal

The games for Humble Choice Bundle for the month of April, 2024, have begun to be revealed, and they include Returnal.

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TheEnigma31338d ago

Some solid choices but i feel they're late to the party. I'm subscriptioned out like most people.

vTuro2438d ago

This made me check out the current month and holy crap it's actually a great bundle. It's unfortunate that Saints Row is among them but the Nioh 2 and Afterimage make it worth it. I think I'll probably grab it and give away Saints Crap.

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The best roguelike games on PS Plus Extra

Looking for a roguelike to test your skills? Here's GameSpew's guide to the best roguelike games on PS Plus Extra.

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