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Cyberpunk 2077: The plot thickens…

On loading the Cyberpunk 2077 disc into my PS4, I was faced with an expected update notice. Was this the revolutionary 2.0 version? Nope. The PS4 version made it to 1.6, but that’s where the developers (CD Projekt Red) have bowed out. The PS4 version has been hampered with problems since the launch and despite fixing some of them, many remain. I’ve had few completely game breaking glitches, but I commonly encounter annoying bits and pieces. Dialog is frequently muddled, with the protagonist (“V”) speaking over the top of NPCs and vice versa, or other NPCs trying to interact with you simultaneously which, although truer to life, is a bit of a mess in a game.

As much as I struggle with aspects (including the combat at times), I love the aesthetic of this game and the stories in both the main campaign and side missions. The city does feel a little empty though which hampers the immersion, but if you’re into the cyberpunk aesthetic or Deus Ex, it’s worth checking out this controversial title. An example of massive hype gone wrong, but still interesting at the end of the day.

So the game isn’t being updated any more; at least you can get the expansion, right? Nope. Phantom Liberty isn’t coming to PS4 unfortunately. The developers have given up on the older consoles entirely which is a bit of a shame for those of us who haven’t made the jump to the current gen. Does the PS5 have enough to tempt me? It’s getting there, but it’s also still incredibly expensive for a three year old console. That’s what scarcity gets you!

Sony have just unvealed the PS5 slim version which should be launching in time for Christmas (currently planned for some time in November) and could be a game changer. The question is, shell out on the slim version or wait for the inevitable PS5 Pro to follow. Who knows! Given how scarce the original versions of the PS5 have been, what are the odds that enough slim models will be produced to satisfy demand? I’m amazed how popular the console has been at £479.99 and £389.99 for the disc and digital versions respectively.

Camera Research

In pursuit of a point-and-shoot camera that takes decent photos, I’ve been looking at the Panasonic Lumix LX15 for the mortuary as the previous camera dates back to 2004. It’s a compact camera with a relatively big (1 inch) sensor and an f1.4-2.8 lens which is pretty outstanding in something of this size. As much as I like my Canon 5D Mk3, it’s not as user friendly as a day to day camera needs to be for people who aren’t photographers. I would be interested to hear if anyone has had experience with this camera or the Sony counterpart as I assumed the compact camera sector died with the introduction of good quality phone cameras.