[300mirrors]

Wasn't planning to get PS+ until I get a PS5, but I think I'll get a month of Extra for Tony Hawk and Yakuza 7 (I got the steelbook for $4 on Walmart clearance last fall but I may just sell that), and to play Stray.

[gravel]

Is Yakuza: Like A Dragon the one that added turn-based combat?  I remember playing a Yakuza game a while ago, maybe PS3 era and liking what I played, would Like A Dragon be a good one to jump into with limited knowledge of the series?

[nitrosmob]

Is Yakuza: Like A Dragon the one that added turn-based combat?  I remember playing a Yakuza game a while ago, maybe PS3 era and liking what I played, would Like A Dragon be a good one to jump into with limited knowledge of the series?

It has some callbacks, but stars a new character, so you'll be fine. They made it a jumping on point, which is why it likely isn't called Yakuza 7.

[gospelman]

Is Yakuza: Like A Dragon the one that added turn-based combat?  

For the first question, yes.  After playing the game, I now think "Like a Dragon" is pretty much supposed to mean "Like Dragon Quest." The callbacks happen late in the game, but one somewhat spoils the ending of one of the previous protagonist's arcs. If this doesn't bother you then it's fine to start with 7.

[BobbyTastic]

Solid month, though I wish they had just thrown in the complete version of Little Nightmares since it's only $10 more.

There is a possibility of a cheap permanent claim for Tony Hawk, depending on how they do it since it's one of those $10 upgrades for the cross-gen bundle.

Yakuza games are quite long and best played with breaks in between IMHO, so owning is better. Still a good get for that program for those that have it a few years or so.

This, outside of 3, 4, 5 & 7 (with 7 being a moot point now), they regularly go on sale for $5 which is easily worth not having to deal with the worry that they'll come off the service. I'm sure 3 - 5 will eventually hit $5 each as well.

Worth noting is that 3 - 5 will be exclusive to the Premium tier when they come to Plus. 0 - 2 & 6 will only require Extra.

[NeedleInTheHay]

I already own ps4 tony hawk, they better allow me to upgrade for free.

[SpraykwoN]

I already own ps4 tony hawk, they better allow me to upgrade for free.

Being that they are giving the Cross Gen Deluxe Bundle, you shouldn't have an issue.

[FriskyTanuki]

For the first question, yes.  After playing the game, I now think "Like a Dragon" is pretty much supposed to mean "Like Dragon Quest." The callbacks happen late in the game, but one somewhat spoils the ending of one of the previous protagonist's arcs. If this doesn't bother you then it's fine to start with 7.

 

"Like a Dragon" is the literal translation of the Japanese name of the series "Ryu Ga Gotoku," which is why it's just Ryu Ga Gotoku 7 in Japan while the west gets it as a subtitle.

[Lithium Flower]

Is Yakuza: Like A Dragon the one that added turn-based combat?  I remember playing a Yakuza game a while ago, maybe PS3 era and liking what I played, would Like A Dragon be a good one to jump into with limited knowledge of the series?

If you must play any of the older games after Like a Dragon, play Yakuza 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2. The Kiryu story has way too much baggage and the downgrade in gameplay isn't really worth putting up with over the next four games. Yeah, you're ruining a few big story beats if you play LaD first but it's nothing mindblowing, especially considering you'd have to suffer through Yakuza 6 to experience it. 

[Hypebeast69]

Finally people will experience the best Yakuza. This is coming from someone who doesn’t like turn based

[Naruto Uzumaki]

Finally people will experience the best Yakuza. This is coming from someone who doesn’t like turn based

And someone on eBay will experience it with a sealed steelbox. I never got around to playing my copy when walmart clearanced this title

[Chainsaw_charlie]

If you must play any of the older games after Like a Dragon, play Yakuza 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2. The Kiryu story has way too much baggage and the downgrade in gameplay isn't really worth putting up with over the next four games. Yeah, you're ruining a few big story beats if you play LaD first but it's nothing mindblowing, especially considering you'd have to suffer through Yakuza 6 to experience it. 

I strongly disagree especially with Yakuza 4 and 5 there is no downgrade in gameplay but instead an upgrade

[FriskyTanuki]

 

• Gamelists
  • In your Game Library you can now create gamelists, which make organizing your games even easier.
  • To start, go to the [Your Collection] tab and select [Create Gamelist]. Choose games to add to your gamelist, then decide what to name it.
  • You can have up to 15 gamelists and 100 games per gamelist. All games under the “Your Collection” tab of your Game Library can be added to a gamelist, including disc, digital and streaming titles.*** You can also add the same game to multiple gamelists.

Seems like the same thing as the Groups on Switch, which was not the folders that people wanted.

[humbug43]

Still no vrr on ps5 right?

I have been out of the loop for a while lol.

[SpraykwoN]

Anyone have an extra PS5 beta?

[Kain]

Still no vrr on ps5 right?

I have been out of the loop for a while lol.

I'm pretty sure they added VRR in the previous firmware update.

[nitrosmob]

Yakuza 4/5 are some of the strongest in the series protag/story/gameplay wise IMHO and you're doing yourself a disservice skipping them. I even like Yakuza 3 with Kiryu's kids. Not amazing, but still well worth playing even if the gameplay is just alright in that one. I still haven't played 6 yet, but will someday. Only one safe skipping is the zombie one Yakuza: Dead Souls, and even I don't find that one to be poop, just really repetitive with an alright story.

[Vigilante]

This is probably an unpopular opinion, but Yakuza 5 was very disappointing for me after enjoying 3 & 4. The story seemed to fall apart in the final act and some of the twists (including the "real" antagonist) didn't make sense in the full context of the story if you thought about them for a few minutes. The gameplay was pretty good and I did enjoy the character-exclusive activities (taxi-driving, hunting, rhythm game, baseball), but the lackluster plot was enough to sour me on the experience overall.

[BobbyTastic]

No idea what finally got them going but kudos to Sony for being on a hot streak addressing long-standing PS5 firmware complaints. I think lack of 1440p was the last big one.
The only thing on my firmware wishlist at the moment is Dualsense support for the PS4.

[FriskyTanuki]

[FriskyTanuki]

[FriskyTanuki]

[Ketsui]

Anyone know where I can find a ps now 12 month?

[FriskyTanuki]

I got a code for the PS5 beta that I can share to two people here, so PM me and I'll send you the code.

[SpraykwoN]

I got a code for the PS5 beta that I can share to four people here, so PM me and I'll send you the code.

PM sent

Also what email address is it sent from? i am wondering if it is not on my safe list which is why I never get beta codes lol

[FriskyTanuki]

PM sent

Also what email address is it sent from? i am wondering if it is not on my safe list which is why I never get beta codes lol

email@email.playstation.com

[SpraykwoN]

email@email.playstation.com

Thanks man.  They must have changed the sending email because I didn't have that one whitelisted.

[FriskyTanuki]

PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundles are live on PS Direct, free express shipping for PS+ members:

 

https://direct.plays...us/hardware/ps5

 

Edit: Finally out of stock as of 9:30 PM ET.

[psunami]

I can share my beta code with up to 4 people if anyone is interested.  

 

Just send a PM.  

[TheLegendofTyler]

PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundles are live on PS Direct, free express shipping for PS+ members:

https://direct.plays...us/hardware/ps5

Wow this is the first time I have actually seen a PS5 available for purchase since I pre-ordered one before launch (not including crazy GameStop bundles)