In an interview with GamePro, Cliff Bleszinski did his usual Gears of War talk, but one thing stood out towards the end of the interview, his lack of understanding concerning EA/DICE's upcoming FPS/FPR(Runner) Mirror's Edge. Bleszinski went on to say "I think Mirror's Edge will be great, too, but they're showing me too much parkour, I want to see the gunplay. I hope it's not all just running and jumping. As long as there's something chasing me...even Mario had Goombas, you know?". Many might be able to see how Cliffy may be a bit TOO addicted to guns and that you don't necessarily need a TON of em' in order to have a great and, in Mirror's Edge's case, beautiful game.
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I couldnt read the piece because of I have adblocker but I have a feeling I'm on the same page as the writer.
I appreciate the value in GamePass for most, but it just isn't there for me. I found for the 2 or 3 years I did have it I was just building up a back catalogue of games and then noticing them get removed from the service before I was playing them. At the slow rate in which I was playing through games I actually wasn't getting any value out of the service. I'd have been better off buying the odd game. So I cut the service.
I might sign on a month here or there. Haven't in a long while now but I might when Indiana Jones comes out.
I think that's how many people feel, mate.
These services tend to struggle with long-term retention. Honestly, I hate to bring up PlayStation, but for the grief this community gives PlayStation games as being "one and done", there are literally people getting game pass for very short times and dropping out until the next game of interest. Without a very steady stream of very good games every month, it's really only the hard core Xbox first party enjoyer that benefits.
That is a common issue with so much to choose from, but where to begin.
It takes time and desire to play. There are so many games that the backlog just grows. Not enough time in the day to really put in the effort as it takes a bit to really get into the swing of things.
I'm old, my tastes have changed to more quick pick up and play like the old arcade days. Which is why I still go back to the compilations like recently released Marvel vs Capcom and Atari 50. Classic games that are quick 10-15 minute bursts of fun.
I have started several GP games but if I can't get into it in the first 10-15 minutes... I don't generally come back.
“That is a common issue with so much to choose from, but where to begin.
It takes time and desire to play. There are so many games that the backlog just grows. Not enough time in the day to really put in the effort as it takes a bit to really get into the swing of things.”
It doesn’t help when you own a PS5 also.
Then you have to many games for both consoles.
Then you add the monthly games for ps5 and it’s subscription.
That’s why I’m subscribing and canceling at the same time. There are months when I don’t have both, because I’m into a good singleplayer game.
I’m just to busy now a days.
I have to agree, games are a big investment of time in this day and age, I find myself going back to generation 2-5.
The issue is not “so much to choose from”.
The issue is how many games a year are actually worth it vs how many are just passing time due to boredom.
Game pass needs 4 must haves a year to create value for the subscription.
This has been the issue.
In fact, games that should have been worth have fallen short… thius making the filler games become options due to not finding enjoyment
I think the real value is on Steam, today i bought 22 games for 50 euro on the Spring sale, it's just ridiculous (pro tip, go to gg.deals, login to see you steam wishlist, select discount 75%, have fun). In comparison you get nothing out of game pass the day you stop paying.
"I might sign on a month here or there."
I've been doing that for years on PC. It's been saving me money in the long term
Agreed monkey602. I find I play the odd one or two games that I stick with throughout the year. I switched to just buying them.
Now imagine you also buy a game here or there outside the service… now you are paying much more money for the exact same amount of gaming than if you just bought the games you wanted to play.
The moment I subscribe is the moment I cancel.
Then if I want to play more, then I activate it.
Leaving on subscribe is a waste of money.
Especially if you have another console that can potentially pull you away for awhile.
Too many games and too little time. Same reason I dont subscribe to PS Plus extra. By the time I find a game I really want to play I can usually just buy a physical copy at a discounted price.
Agreed, I'm going back to Ps5 essential and just staying there from Jan 2025 onwards.
All you can eat has always been fantasy value when you simply can't eat everything. The value was never there.
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First Metal Gear Solid 4 and now Mirror's Edge? Honestly, Cliffy B wishes he can make games like those.
I'll say it first:
This guy reminds me of a nerd who landed a good job and now tries his hardest to act cool. I am not impressed.
After seeing how "innovative" he is with his games, I do not find it hard to believe he understands anything.
A one trick pony usually only understands one trick.
Whos Cliff Blezinski :-P
I thought the point of Mirrors Edge is it offered an escape from the usual "shoot-um ups".
For a designer he seems to have quite a narrow view.
Its not really a FPS she takes the gun and you only take a few shots and then she will disgard it.