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EB1994 said:
adriane23 said:
Dr.Henry_Killinger said:
Viltgance said:

I know apparently Last of Us was a great game, but it just came out less than a year ago and it's already getting a remaster.   Is it really that important to play a game again and spend another $65+ dollars already just for enhanced graphics?

Not really a remaster just an port of a popular game, can easily be upgraded to HD since it was developed on PS3 I also expect the loading to be much quicker.

Loading? The Last of Us, like all the Uncharted games, doesn't have load times does it?

Maybe a couple sections here and there, but TBH I've played the game three times and I don't even think I've ever noticed a loading screen. They're usually only for when starting a cutscene or ending one, and they take maybe 5 seconds at most to load up.

they dont. the loading screen is just when you start the game. but once you do no loading is there, because they play the cuttscenes when the game loads.  so yeah, technicially they do, but they are hidden behind the cutt scenes. 



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bananaking21 said:
EB1994 said:

Maybe a couple sections here and there, but TBH I've played the game three times and I don't even think I've ever noticed a loading screen. They're usually only for when starting a cutscene or ending one, and they take maybe 5 seconds at most to load up.

they dont. the loading screen is just when you start the game. but once you do no loading is there, because they play the cuttscenes when the game loads.  so yeah, technicially they do, but they are hidden behind the cutt scenes. 

Yeah that is a pretty cool way to make it feel like there's no loading. Load the next level whilst the cut scene is playing. Very genius idea.



EB1994 said:
bananaking21 said:
EB1994 said:

Maybe a couple sections here and there, but TBH I've played the game three times and I don't even think I've ever noticed a loading screen. They're usually only for when starting a cutscene or ending one, and they take maybe 5 seconds at most to load up.

they dont. the loading screen is just when you start the game. but once you do no loading is there, because they play the cuttscenes when the game loads.  so yeah, technicially they do, but they are hidden behind the cutt scenes. 

Yeah that is a pretty cool way to make it feel like there's no loading. Load the next level whilst the cut scene is playing. Very genius idea.

yeah, benifits of BlueRay and pre-rendered cut scenes. Killzone also does it if i remember correctly too. its gonna be a popular move this gen as all three consoles use blueray. 



EB1994 said:
jlmurph2 said:
EB1994 said:

Hey I was never arguing with you in the first place bud ^^. You're welcome.

If you have played this already and can't afford the 60$ price tag, but still want to experience the game on next gen, then a rent is fine!

But if you haven't played the PS3 version and want the complete version with all DLC as well as improved graphical fidelity, paying for the 60$ version is right for you.

Never understood why people cared so much as to what others do with their own money, but hey, welcome to the internet.

I was answering the OP in my post. He's skeptical about the price tag so therefore he should just rent it.

I think OP is in the mindset of thinking 60$ is too much IF, and only if, you've played the game already. As you can see, he says "play a game again".

So, as I said, if you've already played this game and don't have the money to pay full price, a rent is fine. However if it will be your first experience, then paying the 60$ isn't all that bad because then you'll also have it in your game collection, unlike a rent where you have to send the game back.

Plus did I also mention TLOU has an outstanding multiplayer component? Won't be able to play that for too long with a rent =P

Eh, don't feel like going through the Gamefly discussion. $60 for a year old game just sounds like they're trying to squeeze some more money out. Besides, not everybody on PS4 has PS+ to enjoy the multiplayer.



jlmurph2 said:
EB1994 said:

I think OP is in the mindset of thinking 60$ is too much IF, and only if, you've played the game already. As you can see, he says "play a game again".

So, as I said, if you've already played this game and don't have the money to pay full price, a rent is fine. However if it will be your first experience, then paying the 60$ isn't all that bad because then you'll also have it in your game collection, unlike a rent where you have to send the game back.

Plus did I also mention TLOU has an outstanding multiplayer component? Won't be able to play that for too long with a rent =P

Eh, don't feel like going through the Gamefly discussion. $60 for a year old game just sounds like they're trying to squeeze some more money out. Besides, not everybody on PS4 has PS+ to enjoy the multiplayer.

I've never used Gamefly (Are they even in Canada?), but I was wondering, how much does it cost to rent a game for let's say a week or so? Does it vary from game to game? I assume the more popular ones cost a bit more.



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EB1994 said:
jlmurph2 said:
EB1994 said:

I think OP is in the mindset of thinking 60$ is too much IF, and only if, you've played the game already. As you can see, he says "play a game again".

So, as I said, if you've already played this game and don't have the money to pay full price, a rent is fine. However if it will be your first experience, then paying the 60$ isn't all that bad because then you'll also have it in your game collection, unlike a rent where you have to send the game back.

Plus did I also mention TLOU has an outstanding multiplayer component? Won't be able to play that for too long with a rent =P

Eh, don't feel like going through the Gamefly discussion. $60 for a year old game just sounds like they're trying to squeeze some more money out. Besides, not everybody on PS4 has PS+ to enjoy the multiplayer.

I've never used Gamefly (Are they even in Canada?), but I was wondering, how much does it cost to rent a game for let's say a week or so? Does it vary from game to game? I assume the more popular ones cost a bit more.

Canada has gameaccess.ca, and no it doesn't vary from game to game, its a monthly subscription for 1 or 2 games out at a time. If you send one back they send you the next in your queue. 



jlmurph2 said:
EB1994 said:

I've never used Gamefly (Are they even in Canada?), but I was wondering, how much does it cost to rent a game for let's say a week or so? Does it vary from game to game? I assume the more popular ones cost a bit more.

Canada has gameaccess.ca, and no it doesn't vary from game to game, its a monthly subscription for 1 or 2 games out at a time. If you send one back they send you the next in your queue. 


How does it works for muliplayer part of games? Do you need to buy network pass ? :s



Pibituh said:
jlmurph2 said:
EB1994 said:

I've never used Gamefly (Are they even in Canada?), but I was wondering, how much does it cost to rent a game for let's say a week or so? Does it vary from game to game? I assume the more popular ones cost a bit more.

Canada has gameaccess.ca, and no it doesn't vary from game to game, its a monthly subscription for 1 or 2 games out at a time. If you send one back they send you the next in your queue. 


How does it works for muliplayer part of games? Do you need to buy network pass ? :s

What's a network pass? Like one of those EA online codes?



jlmurph2 said:
Pibituh said:
jlmurph2 said:
EB1994 said:

I've never used Gamefly (Are they even in Canada?), but I was wondering, how much does it cost to rent a game for let's say a week or so? Does it vary from game to game? I assume the more popular ones cost a bit more.

Canada has gameaccess.ca, and no it doesn't vary from game to game, its a monthly subscription for 1 or 2 games out at a time. If you send one back they send you the next in your queue. 


How does it works for muliplayer part of games? Do you need to buy network pass ? :s

What's a network pass? Like one of those EA online codes?

Yes. 



Pibituh said:
jlmurph2 said:
Pibituh said:


How does it works for muliplayer part of games? Do you need to buy network pass ? :s

What's a network pass? Like one of those EA online codes?

Yes. 


Not sure how many games actually have that nowadays but I would guess that you'd have to buy the code seperately same as if it were a used game. If PS4 has that then that's pretty shitty