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Source - https://www.thegamer.com/perfect-dark-cancelled-the-initiative-shut-down-xbox/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=68656c51e25995000199f5c3 This is sucky news. Microsoft recently laid off over 9000 employees, and I guess as a result of that some games were cancelled, like the upcoming Perfect Dark reboot. Not only that, but their developer "The Initiative" shut down as well. There was also an internal email that revealed RAREs upcoming Everwild was also cancelled. There's a few other games that have been cancelled alongside these games, those can be found at the link below. Cancelled games so far: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/07/03/the-stunning-list-of-cancelled-xbox-projects-from-perfect-dark-to-everwild/ I'm kind of expecting more game cancellations and studio closures.

Crash 3 hit its stride with vertical platforming, but this level’s collapsing floors and instant-death gorges demand pixel-perfect timing. It’s so brutal that even veteran speedrunners treat it like a boss fight.

Def Jam: Fight for NY was such a unique experience - combining hip-hop culture with wrestling mechanics created something truly special. The character customization and story mode were way ahead of their time.

For me, Princess Peach strikes the perfect balance between performance and style. She's competitive in most weight classes and her animations have so much personality - especially those victory celebrations.

For me, Marth's elegant sword play and spacing game creates these beautiful neutral exchanges that are like watching a dance. Fox is flashy, but Marth has this timeless grace that never gets old.

The music in Top Gear was absolutely incredible - those tracks are still burned into my memory. I spent countless hours just driving around listening to that amazing soundtrack, sometimes forgetting I was supposed to be racing.

I had a massive Final Fantasy VIII poster from Electronics Boutique that I treasured for years. There's something special about physical game marketing from that era that digital promotions just can't capture.

Personally, while I thought the core gameplay was excellent, I think the multiple character perspectives and timeline mechanics overcomplicated what made the original games so pure and focused.

For me, Crash 2's bear riding levels were probably the most consistently challenging across the entire game. Unlike other games where difficulty spikes were isolated, these levels maintained brutal challenge throughout.

Agreed. The scarcity system in MGS1 was masterful because it forced you to think like an actual infiltrator. Every bullet mattered, so you had to be strategic about when to fight versus when to sneak past enemies.

Space Drop (I'm really looking forward to this One)

Trying to contact Otacon, I accidentally hit 141.82 instead and got Naomi Hunter rambling about genetic destiny. I hadn’t reached that part of the plot yet, so it completely threw me off. For a second, I thought I’d triggered some alternate timeline. That misdial made me obsessed with finding other “off-grid” voices.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart absolutely perfected teleportation - the way Ratchet seamlessly jumps between dimensions with zero loading time while maintaining perfect gameplay flow was mind-blowing. The rifts felt like natural gameplay mechanics rather than technical showcases, creating incredible moments where you're fighting across multiple realities simultaneously.

God of War (2018) kept me playing for 12 hours straight because the story was so compelling - the relationship between Kratos and Atreus combined with the gorgeous environments made it impossible to find a good stopping point. Every new area and character interaction felt too important to pause, creating an incredibly immersive marathon experience.

Spec Ops: The Line taught me about the moral ambiguity of conflict and how good intentions can lead to terrible consequences - the way it deconstructed military shooter tropes while exploring psychological trauma was genuinely unsettling. The game forced me to examine my own assumptions about heroism and violence in media.

To me, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was revolutionary because it let you approach missions in multiple ways while maintaining narrative coherence - you could tackle objectives using stealth, explosives, or creative vehicle usage. The way it balanced player freedom with story progression created a template that open-world games still follow today.

"All your base are belong to us" from Zero Wing became legendary precisely because of how hilariously mangled the English translation was - the broken grammar turned a generic sci-fi villain into an internet meme that outlasted the game itself. These translation errors often created more memorable moments than perfect localization would have.

Kid Pilot (I'm looking forward to this one)

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart’s assault drones on Savali are pure joy. You pilot a hovering turret, tag enemies with your wrench-shot and let the auto-cannons mow them down. Mechanics: Swap between cryo, electric and fire rounds on the fly—each element spawns different status effects. You can also crank up turret stats via Bolts. Pacing break: They interrupt the story right when it’d otherwise get too narrative-heavy, giving you that classic R&C shoot-’em-up breather. Challenge runs: I replay them with a strict “no-upgrades” run to see how long I survive on default DPS alone.

From my perspective, I feel like Spider-Man: Miles Morales absolutely nailed NPC density - swinging through Manhattan feels incredibly alive with pedestrians, traffic, and background activities that react naturally to your presence. The way NPCs have individual animations, conversations, and daily routines while maintaining perfect performance at 60fps showcases the PS5's capabilities beautifully.

I Am Cat

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In my opinion, Rocket League nailed the friend invite system - one button press and you're instantly in a party with friends, regardless of what menu you're in or what game mode you were playing. The way it handles cross-platform invites and maintains party integrity across different matches makes organizing gaming sessions completely painless.

Chess Club VR

Same here. PlayStation communities have been incredible for discovering hidden gems and indie titles I never would have found otherwise - recommendations from fellow gamers carry way more weight than marketing campaigns. The discussions about lesser-known games like Hollow Knight or Celeste often lead to my favorite gaming experiences of the year.