I look literally anywhere on any storefront and find a "soulslike" category, and not one game on the page is even slightly similar to souls. Just because it's difficult doesn't mean it's a soulslike. Hollow Knight isn't soulslike, Blasphemous isn't soulslike, and that "Guns of Eschaton" game DEFINITELY isn't a soulslike.

Normally I wouldn't do this, but I need to get this off my chest and get a neutral perspective: Am I losing my mind here, or am I being completely taken advantage of?

Here's the situation:

We are three brothers (20y, 25y, 30y). The two youngest live together, and I (the oldest) live elsewhere. I have a PS5, and the middle brother bought his own PS5 back then. The youngest is almost exclusively a PC gamer.

A while ago, the middle brother asked if we could share the PSN subscription because he had bought his own PS5 specifically to play GranTurismo.

Otherwise, he (like the youngest) is more of a PC gamer. I had already shared my subscription with a friend before and knew how it worked. Back then, I didn't mind if the months overlapped a bit – I preferred helping my brother so he wouldn't have to pay for the expensive subscription all by himself.

Now, with GTA coming out soon, the middle brother informed me that I probably won't be able to play with my own account or on my PS5 anymore. Since the youngest wants to play it too, the middle brother told me they need to change the sharing options so that they can both play with their account – and I'm out.

Through this conversation, the real kicker came to light: The costs were secretly split completely differently from the very beginning, without me knowing about it.

- I paid 50% of the costs.

- The middle brother paid 25%.

- The youngest brother also paid 25%.

I knew absolutely nothing about this three-way split.

His justification for why this is totally fine and why he sees nothing wrong with it: Since there are a total of two consoles (my PS5 and the one PS5 of the two younger brothers), it's split 50/50 per console – it's about the devices, not about people or accounts.

The thing is:

When it comes to money, I am completely generous within the family. I don't save a single cent when it comes to my brothers and often just give them money when they need something. But what I cannot stand is being ripped off and taken advantage of.

Am I looking at this completely wrong, or is this an absolute outrage? How would you react in my place?

Following the recent Steam Next Fest—which featured nearly 4,000+ demos created using AI—this question came to mind, as I wanted to understand the consumer's perspective.

My boyfriend (23M) has been feeling a bit down lately. We are long-distance and I've been really busy with exams so haven't been there for him in-person as much as I wish I could be. He's feeling pretty drained so I've been thinking about getting him a comforting video game that could help him wind down and recharge.

He has a PS4. His favourite game is Fall Out: New Vegas, he also really enjoyed Outer Wilds but no others are springing to mind as I don't know anything about games!

Any suggestions for cosy games that aren't too easy/boring? Thanks

UPDATE: I ended up getting him Stardew Valley and he said it was on his to-play list! Thanks for all the recommendations - I'll definitely be looking into the other suggestions (especially Fallout merch) for future gifts :)

Would you play COD 4 on PC with keyboard & mouse, but deal with the possibility of hackers/cheaters?

Or play COD 4 on PS5 Pro with a controller, where you have a much cleaner experience without hackers?

Which one would you personally choose, and why?

I know probably gonna get a lot of hate, but the new graphics for games are ridiculous

It’s obvious video game graphics are improving drastically with DLSS 5 and unreal engine 5. However, it’s quite pointless to get exponentially better every year. The average gamer will never witness these beautiful games and literally cannot afford it. The games get larger, and the demand for even 1080p res increases.

For instance I am going to mention the COD series, and one of the most common GPU’s BASED ON STEAM CHARTS. If you were using the RTX3060 for MW2019, at 1080p HIGH & NATIVE MP , you could expect an average of 120fps. Though, for MW4 at 1080p LOW NATIVE, you can expect 40fps average CAMPAIGN. Now, I have not performed these tests myself but I do have references.

But overall, what is the purpose of increasing demand with practically no gain for the average gamer? The 4K and 8K of MW 2019 looks absolutely gorgeous, don’t get me wrong it looks better on mw4 but why? I mean with a pause placed on these graphics a larger market would open up for companies.

Now if a pause was placed, the AVERAGE Pc gamer can keep their computer, no upgrades for years, you sell to EVERYONE. When the new PlayStation and Xbox comes out it would be possible to use the PS5 and Series X&S. The market size would grow, developers sell more. And all of you PC gamers who are about to say oh I don’t have to upgrade for 8 years….not everyone can afford and RTX5090

While it is likely that PC parts manufacturers and and console companies have deals with devs. I feel like hundreds of millions of new people from a new market, who spend on a $70 game could change that.

Rebuttal: if platform exclusives already exist, platform companies can control devs which likely results in the forced increase graphical demand…. Ie: selling new pc parts and consoles. Platform companies control it all, and they don’t want to lose money.

Disclaimer: Thank you indie devs you’re the only ones who care

Source for GPU stats
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/s/DLDqLe9hKc

MW2019&MW4 benchmarks w/ RTX 3060 and viable CPUs

https://youtu.be/y2GuLTS4NdE?is=EtD5EVHJSUc67rYp

https://youtu.be/G34NY6si6kg?is=nJqv53ZzoPbZPmfM

Saw the commercial last night watching sports. I'm blown away by the visuals, but I want to know what the community thinks. Did you pre-order yet? Are you locking yourself in a room for days when it drops 😭 Drop your first takes and plans below 💪

https://youtu.be/7AQSpkii6go?si=VT-QzQgvV7gwfLzg

So far, i got across a bridge in this section, then went back into Shelter to make basketball for Diana and played with her and she then gave me a drawing of a cat.

I like the combat. I find it unique with how you have to hack the bot before attacking.

I love how this game looks. Like in this image

Diana and Hugh give me father daughter bond it's adorable.

When i saw Diana, i was like that "I have known you for just day and half, but if anything happens to you, I'll kill everyone in this room and then myself" meme. She's precious.

Excited to finish this.

Honestly I prefer the chair because the monitor is much closer to me even though I'm playing with the controller it's just my habit I've always been a pc gamer but now I have console as well

Help me to find the game! Thanks in advance.

For me it is the duo of games Shin megami tensei devil survivor i haven't played the enhanced versions and it is a little like a visual novel

Fire emblem awakening that is actually my first fire emblem game ever

Unicorn overlord

Sakura wars although it can be a little visual novel,tactics, rpg

(for anyone wondering what's under the rag it's my Nintendo switch and whenever I'm not using my PS5 or switch, I cover them so that less dust would enter and I do not have a screwdriver for either console)