I'm pretty much all digital at this point, but I really don't want to see physical media (not just games btw)go away. It's just one less choice for the consumer which can't really be good for gaming overall. Plus physical games has a special place in my heart tbh. Physical games allowed me to buy sell and trade to afford newer games when I was younger and couldn't afford to outright buy new games. I used to rent my games as well. Although that's basically nonexistent anymore. Digital has made buying games more convenient for sure. I just hope the publishers don't give up on physical anytime soon.
I don't have a problem with the adaptive trigger behavior. It lets you know without any doubt your hardening ability hasn't recharged and isn't ready for use. It's not going to break and hasn't kept me from pressing the trigger. Otherwise the review is on point.
I think the sentiment comes from the fact that someone spent money on a console because they knew that was the only place to play the games in developers' catalogues and genres they care for. Only to then have them release games on another platform that will most likely offer a better experience on more powerful hardware.
Not everyone can afford to own multiple gaming platforms or capable PCs so they buy ONE platform and that's where they invest their limited time/funds.
Knowing you could have saved the money on your console purchase and put it towards say, a capable gaming rig, you could play those same console games at better frame rates with better visuals.
Also, if you purchased the game and you DO own a PC you're most certainly going to have to repurchase the game should you wish to play there.
I can play games anywhere. I a PS4, a Switch and a gaming PC. Why don't I own an Xbox? Don't need it. If Sony puts all of it's first party games on PC I won't need a PS console either.
If true this will definitely cause review scores to be lowered . If the rest of the game is brilliant it probably won't affect them too much but that is a big issue for what is reportedly a harder game than the Souls series.
@get2sammyb Best review of the game I have read so far this morning. Why? You actually focus on the particulars of what is wrong with the game's limited game play. Most just say it has limited game play or that it's too heavy on the cinematics etc.
You, however expound on those sentiments and get right down to the nitty gritty. Thank you for letting us know that what game play there is is formulaic and downright dumb at times. That they failed to elevate the game play to the level of the presentation's polish is what I got out of this review.
But, you were fair here and gave credit where credit was due. The game is certainly very gorgeous and does a great job at style and presentation and I am certain the story is very well done which is why I want to play the game.
My point here is not to stroke Sammy's ego here but to point out that he dinged the game for not getting the game play elements right not that they share the spotlight with the story and presentation. Too many people are up in arms because it isn't the prototypical "game" and are therefore drubbing it for it's apparently very short play time.
Lots of lazy reviews about this game out there but this isn't one of them. Thanks Sammy for the professional review.
@Splat Those were my favorite as well. DD was a very unique and surprisingly fun RPG. Sure the GFX sucked and it had some quirks and bugs but it was just FUN! The combat never got tired and that ingenious pawn system was tops. I was really hoping that Capcom was going to release DD2 but alas, it seems as if Capcom just hates success. An MMORPG!? Really Capcom, really?
It's not just all indie titles and even if it was so what? If the games are fun then what is wrong with them being "indie." I have owned just about every console since the Atari 2600 my dad first brought home for us and I have to say I have not used a console more in its first year since my PSone. And I have more demands on my time than at anytime in my past. There are so many good games right now for the PS4 only being out a year. And when Sony does start pumping out the exclusives it only gonna get better.
I remember playing a demo of RE1 at the mall and falling in love. I went to Sears with a couple of my friends from high school who wanted me to get NFL Game Day (which I eventually did get too) but after the demo I only had my eyes on RE. I bought despite their protests and telling how much it was gonna suck etc. etc. and then we got back to my house popped in the disc, darkened the room, closed all the shades and proceeded to scream like scared little b!(#e$! Wait what did I just describe there?
I'm guessing this has something to do with the Morpheus. Just read an article in the Financial Times on Sunday http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e60b8d4a-773d-11e4-a082-00144feabdc0.html about how Sony is turning their focus onto VR and Morpheus is going to be their next emerging technology. Layton goes on to say that they are talking with everyone who might be able to bring VR content not just games. With this vid being first person, and having what seems like a mix of video footage and CGI as well as that duplicitous slogan looks like it is meant to say "imagine" as well as " no game" it has to be something about VR.
Dragons Dogma 2 please! But that was a multiplatform game last gen. So it's unlikely but maybe Sony saw the inherent potential in that game and locked up exclusivity for the sequel. Or maybe timed exclusive? Or just invited Capcom to announce it at PS experience? Please, just let it be DD2.
It's not like it is right out front, glaring at you when you view a person's profile. It's behind a very small tab next to your name. It's a great system and allows you to change your name at any time even if another user has already taken the name. It is a brilliant system especially when compared to both Sony and MS in which one charges you and the other doesn't even allow it!
I have often advocated for Sony to adopt Steam's ID system. It is both user friendly and doesn't allow griefers or cheaters to just disappear into anonymity. I think if we keep up the pressure and stay vocal about it they will eventually buckle. @Stuffgamer1: Yeah it can be a tad bit annoying to log in and not recognize a persons ID because they just changed it but it is a simple matter of checking their previous IDs to figure out who they are/were. It is a small inconvenience in favor of a much bigger convenience.
@get2sammyb It most certainly was. I think the performance issues are mostly due to the larger number of NPCs than previous titles (ACIV included) and the AI required to run them and from what I have been reading its no picnic on the PC side either so me thinks this is just a shoddy job at optimization by Ubisoft.
Hopefully they'll be able to fix some of the issues in the patch(es) we know will be coming for this game.
#1 Hellishly bad is quite overstating it. #2 its obviously been in production for a while and isn't the highest budget affair so it isn't going to be the best in terms of visuals. So I think we ought to cut it some slack there. #3 It's Heavenly Sword which was a great game and since we haven't gotten a sequel this will have to do and I for one am excited about it. Blu-ray day one for me.
If there will be a Minecraft Vita bundle it will help move units. A lot of units. Never been into Minecraft but after playing Terreria I might give it a go on the Vita.
@SimonAdebisi Buy the PS4 version and if you just absolutely have to play it on your Vita use the PS4 link. I played a fair amount of the game via remote play and it was great.
@Gemuarto Sad to hear. I thought it looked fabulous via remote play. Perhaps some network issues?
@get2sammyb I played the demo and it reminded me of playing House the Dead:Overkill but nowhere near as good. Perhaps I should have tried the move controller and sharpshooter (not sure if it would even work) because having to aim with the controller was a chore. It felt like they knew it was bad which is why the added the recenter button in.
I like a good rail shooter but it has to work and this one just didn't
@Splat You just keep winning the internet today. First I see your Mike Tyson .gif and now you post exactly what I wanted to post! ML football was so much damned fun! I wished they had followed it up. Its too bad the kickstarter for a spiritual successor didn't go anywhere.
@Ginkgo There have been great strides with regards to limiting motion sickness with these new headsets. Sure it'll be a problem for some but when they finally get these right I think it will affect a small minority of players.
@dgwdum LOL yeah. Bungie's Destiny forums are rife with complaint threads. It's so bad that it is nigh impossible to find any constructive discussion about the game there.
@Scollurio If you have a chance to go back and play Shadow of the Colossus and/or Ico. That will tell you everything you need to know. Just keep in mind they were PS2 games.
It is simply due to how well the PS4 is selling ATM. There is no need to just drop all their work-in-progress projects. If sales were in the crapper we might be getting more but that would only end up pumping up expectations and force Sony to put out half-baked products. It is the smartest way to address this issue right now and I think the consumers are okay with it. Sony has a history of great first-party titles and with third party titles so far being better, for the most part, on the PS4 gamers are happy with waiting. I know I am.
@Madd_Hatter401 Keep going.. Give it some time I suspect that if you like ROGs you'll like the game. It has its warts, a lot of them, but the core of the game is fantastic. And the pawn system is very cool. I really hope they come through with a next gen sequel.
Not bummed at all. I'm getting it with my new Vita slim in a few days and I'll have a blast playing it while I take care of business Oh and on the go too.
Omg! I knew this would eventually come to PS4. Luckily my kids lost interest in the Skylanders and I don't think they've noticed the Disney Infinity yet as we no longer have a PS3 but now? I'm not sure I, I mean, they will be able to contain themselves when this comes out.
The HDCP removal is HUGE! While most people will no doubt use the integrated features being able to use an external capture card gives the best results, especially for those wonderful comparison videos etc. SHAREfactory sounds cool even if there is still no direct YouTube upload option.
For me personally I am waiting for the ability to play my music, upgrade and fixes for the BR and DVD playback, DLNA, upgrade to the interface that allows me to actually organize my stuff and for them to finally make it easier to navigate and sort my some 1000+ PS downloads.
@rjejr I can't disagree with anything you said however this is supposed to extend beyond the consoles to devices that simply cannot handle that large of a DL so streaming is the only option when you are talking about playing directly through a TV, tablet r smartphone. The idea is to make PS titles available anywhere you have an internet connection. I think some good feedback (and I sure hope you are providing it) Sony could be persuaded to allow a direct DL of rental titles to capable devices as the service matures but for now I think streaming has to be the focus to ensure they can make it work to its maximum potential.
Day one purchase for me. Haven't played a game in the series since the original Diablo on PC so this will be very fresh for me and having drop in drop out co-op is exciting for me and the wife.
Plus those PSN features like Nemesis mode etc. give the console version its own feel and identity. Something for the PC crowd to be jealous of
Sammy my friend there is a market for the Rock Band series and I am a part of it. Many of my PS3 RB mates are still playing and the forums are still alive and kicking. I sold my PS3 to help pay for my PS4 purchase and of all the peripherals I had I saved my Move controllers (knew they come in handy on PS4) and my Rock Band gear! While I have no way to use them I have been holding out faith that Harmonix would come through with a next gen RB title. I think it won't reach the heights of RB 2 or GH but they will sell a few discs and DL song titles with a next gen release. Trust me.
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Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Dragon's Dogma 2?
Until they fix the performance issues... average.
Re: Soapbox: This Is Why Physical Games Are Still Important to Me
I'm pretty much all digital at this point, but I really don't want to see physical media (not just games btw)go away. It's just one less choice for the consumer which can't really be good for gaming overall.
Plus physical games has a special place in my heart tbh.
Physical games allowed me to buy sell and trade to afford newer games when I was younger and couldn't afford to outright buy new games. I used to rent my games as well. Although that's basically nonexistent anymore.
Digital has made buying games more convenient for sure. I just hope the publishers don't give up on physical anytime soon.
Re: Rumour: Dragon's Dogma 2 Runs at 30fps on PS5
I guess it's a PC game for me then. I am going to play this game but not at 30 fps.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
@DreamlandGem You're why I had to click on numerous spoiler tag warnings for a game that was released in 2020? Come on now...
Re: Poll: How Hyped Are You for the PlayStation Showcase?
@thefourfoldroot1 I too am looking for some new PSVR2 announcements.
Re: Mini Review: Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition (PS5) - Souls-Like Gets a Deserved Second Chance
I don't have a problem with the adaptive trigger behavior. It lets you know without any doubt your hardening ability hasn't recharged and isn't ready for use. It's not going to break and hasn't kept me from pressing the trigger. Otherwise the review is on point.
Re: PS5 Doesn't Have an Optical Audio Port
@SamMR it would be dumb if it didn't. Seriously doubt ARC will be omitted.
Re: Ex-Guerrilla Producer Rips Butthurt PlayStation Fans Over Horizon PC Port
I think the sentiment comes from the fact that someone spent money on a console because they knew that was the only place to play the games in developers' catalogues and genres they care for. Only to then have them release games on another platform that will most likely offer a better experience on more powerful hardware.
Not everyone can afford to own multiple gaming platforms or capable PCs so they buy ONE platform and that's where they invest their limited time/funds.
Knowing you could have saved the money on your console purchase and put it towards say, a capable gaming rig, you could play those same console games at better frame rates with better visuals.
Also, if you purchased the game and you DO own a PC you're most certainly going to have to repurchase the game should you wish to play there.
I can play games anywhere. I a PS4, a Switch and a gaming PC. Why don't I own an Xbox? Don't need it. If Sony puts all of it's first party games on PC I won't need a PS console either.
Re: Round Up: Bloodborne PS4 Reviews Reveal Sony's Killer App
Those scores. Killer app confirmed. Order also confirmed.
Re: Uh Oh, Watch PS4 Exclusive Bloodborne Take Over 40 Seconds to Reload After Player Death
If true this will definitely cause review scores to be lowered . If the rest of the game is brilliant it probably won't affect them too much but that is a big issue for what is reportedly a harder game than the Souls series.
Still, guess we'll have to wait and see won't we.
Re: Review: The Order: 1886 (PlayStation 4)
@get2sammyb Best review of the game I have read so far this morning. Why? You actually focus on the particulars of what is wrong with the game's limited game play. Most just say it has limited game play or that it's too heavy on the cinematics etc.
You, however expound on those sentiments and get right down to the nitty gritty. Thank you for letting us know that what game play there is is formulaic and downright dumb at times. That they failed to elevate the game play to the level of the presentation's polish is what I got out of this review.
But, you were fair here and gave credit where credit was due. The game is certainly very gorgeous and does a great job at style and presentation and I am certain the story is very well done which is why I want to play the game.
My point here is not to stroke Sammy's ego here but to point out that he dinged the game for not getting the game play elements right not that they share the spotlight with the story and presentation. Too many people are up in arms because it isn't the prototypical "game" and are therefore drubbing it for it's apparently very short play time.
Lots of lazy reviews about this game out there but this isn't one of them. Thanks Sammy for the professional review.
Re: Feature: What Do You Mean You've Never Played... Dragon's Dogma?
@Splat Those were my favorite as well. DD was a very unique and surprisingly fun RPG. Sure the GFX sucked and it had some quirks and bugs but it was just FUN! The combat never got tired and that ingenious pawn system was tops.
I was really hoping that Capcom was going to release DD2 but alas, it seems as if Capcom just hates success. An MMORPG!? Really Capcom, really?
Re: Feature: What Will Sony Announce at PlayStation Experience?
@Sanquine Because of this...
http://www.listwar.com/released-games/
It's not just all indie titles and even if it was so what? If the games are fun then what is wrong with them being "indie." I have owned just about every console since the Atari 2600 my dad first brought home for us and I have to say I have not used a console more in its first year since my PSone. And I have more demands on my time than at anytime in my past.
There are so many good games right now for the PS4 only being out a year.
And when Sony does start pumping out the exclusives it only gonna get better.
Re: Review: Resident Evil: Director's Cut (PSone)
I remember playing a demo of RE1 at the mall and falling in love. I went to Sears with a couple of my friends from high school who wanted me to get NFL Game Day (which I eventually did get too) but after the demo I only had my eyes on RE. I bought despite their protests and telling how much it was gonna suck etc. etc. and then we got back to my house popped in the disc, darkened the room, closed all the shades and proceeded to scream like scared little b!(#e$! Wait what did I just describe there?
One of my most fond memories of the PSone days!
Re: Just What the Heck Is PS4's EMAGON?
I'm guessing this has something to do with the Morpheus. Just read an article in the Financial Times on Sunday http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e60b8d4a-773d-11e4-a082-00144feabdc0.html about how Sony is turning their focus onto VR and Morpheus is going to be their next emerging technology. Layton goes on to say that they are talking with everyone who might be able to bring VR content not just games.
With this vid being first person, and having what seems like a mix of video footage and CGI as well as that duplicitous slogan looks like it is meant to say "imagine" as well as " no game" it has to be something about VR.
Re: Capcom Teases New PS4 Title That Will Turn Heads
Dragons Dogma 2 please!
But that was a multiplatform game last gen. So it's unlikely but maybe Sony saw the inherent potential in that game and locked up exclusivity for the sequel. Or maybe timed exclusive? Or just invited Capcom to announce it at PS experience?
Please, just let it be DD2.
Re: Ever Wanted to Know Why You Can't Change Your PSN Name?
It's not like it is right out front, glaring at you when you view a person's profile. It's behind a very small tab next to your name. It's a great system and allows you to change your name at any time even if another user has already taken the name. It is a brilliant system especially when compared to both Sony and MS in which one charges you and the other doesn't even allow it!
Re: Ever Wanted to Know Why You Can't Change Your PSN Name?
I have often advocated for Sony to adopt Steam's ID system. It is both user friendly and doesn't allow griefers or cheaters to just disappear into anonymity. I think if we keep up the pressure and stay vocal about it they will eventually buckle.
@Stuffgamer1: Yeah it can be a tad bit annoying to log in and not recognize a persons ID because they just changed it but it is a simple matter of checking their previous IDs to figure out who they are/were. It is a small inconvenience in favor of a much bigger convenience.
Re: Black Friday PS4 Bundles Leaked at Walmart, Best Buy, Target
These are gonna fly off the shelves.
Re: First Impressions: How Well Does Assassin's Creed Unity Actually Run on PS4?
@get2sammyb It most certainly was. I think the performance issues are mostly due to the larger number of NPCs than previous titles (ACIV included) and the AI required to run them and from what I have been reading its no picnic on the PC side either so me thinks this is just a shoddy job at optimization by Ubisoft.
Hopefully they'll be able to fix some of the issues in the patch(es) we know will be coming for this game.
Re: The Unfinished Swan Picks Up Its Paintbrush on PS4 and Vita Next Week
Definitely worth a second go-round especially since I won't have to buy it again. Looking forward to bump in framerate etc.
Re: Let's Be Honest, Heavenly Sword: The Movie Looks Hellishly Bad
#1 Hellishly bad is quite overstating it.
#2 its obviously been in production for a while and isn't the highest budget affair so it isn't going to be the best in terms of visuals. So I think we ought to cut it some slack there.
#3 It's Heavenly Sword which was a great game and since we haven't gotten a sequel this will have to do and I for one am excited about it. Blu-ray day one for me.
Re: Could Minecraft Be the PlayStation Vita's Secret Killer App?
If there will be a Minecraft Vita bundle it will help move units. A lot of units.
Never been into Minecraft but after playing Terreria I might give it a go on the Vita.
Re: Review: Child of Light (PlayStation Vita)
@SimonAdebisi Buy the PS4 version and if you just absolutely have to play it on your Vita use the PS4 link. I played a fair amount of the game via remote play and it was great.
@Gemuarto Sad to hear. I thought it looked fabulous via remote play. Perhaps some network issues?
Re: Review: Blue Estate (PlayStation 4)
@get2sammyb I played the demo and it reminded me of playing House the Dead:Overkill but nowhere near as good. Perhaps I should have tried the move controller and sharpshooter (not sure if it would even work) because having to aim with the controller was a chore. It felt like they knew it was bad which is why the added the recenter button in.
I like a good rail shooter but it has to work and this one just didn't
Re: Feature: Seven Dormant Sports Series That Should Come Out of Retirement on PS4
@Splat You just keep winning the internet today. First I see your Mike Tyson .gif and now you post exactly what I wanted to post! ML football was so much damned fun! I wished they had followed it up. Its too bad the kickstarter for a spiritual successor didn't go anywhere.
Re: Weirdness: Mike Tyson Wants You to Own the Most Garish PS4 Yet
@Splat Dat .gif is AMAZING!
Re: Does This New Project Morpheus Trailer Sell You On Sony's Virtual Reality Headset?
@Ginkgo There have been great strides with regards to limiting motion sickness with these new headsets. Sure it'll be a problem for some but when they finally get these right I think it will affect a small minority of players.
Re: Activision Confirms Timed PlayStation-Exclusive Destiny Content, Then Retracts Statement
@dgwdum LOL yeah. Bungie's Destiny forums are rife with complaint threads. It's so bad that it is nigh impossible to find any constructive discussion about the game there.
Re: Watch 12 Minutes of Freedom Wars Gameplay and Decide If It's a Sentence Worth Enduring
Looks amazing! Is this supposed to come to the US as well? If so it is a definite purchase for me.
Re: E3 2014: Sony Shoulders the Blame for The Last Guardian Rollercoaster
@Scollurio If you have a chance to go back and play Shadow of the Colossus and/or Ico. That will tell you everything you need to know. Just keep in mind they were PS2 games.
Re: E3 2014: How Much Better Does Grand Theft Auto V Look on PS4?
Glad I held out for the inevitable PS4 release. Looks great.
Re: Talking Point: Why Is Sony Saving Its PS4 Reveals Until the Last Minute?
It is simply due to how well the PS4 is selling ATM. There is no need to just drop all their work-in-progress projects. If sales were in the crapper we might be getting more but that would only end up pumping up expectations and force Sony to put out half-baked products.
It is the smartest way to address this issue right now and I think the consumers are okay with it. Sony has a history of great first-party titles and with third party titles so far being better, for the most part, on the PS4 gamers are happy with waiting. I know I am.
Re: June PlayStation Plus Freebies include PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate and Trine 2 on PS4
Dragon's Crown but I'm in the US so Sly Cooper, Terreria and MMD will just have to do!
Re: Weirdness: PlayStation Eye Employed to Turn Trees into Orchestral Epics
Very cool. Human ingenuity never ceases to amaze me.
Re: At Least Insomniac Wants a New Amplitude to Get Made
Upped my pledge to help out. Looking forward to them making this game. $200,000 left to go!
Re: Soapbox: For the Love of DualShocks, Quit with the Button Bashing QTEs
When done right QTEs are fine.
Re: Feature: Five Ways PS4 Can Keep the Lead in the Next-Gen Console Clash
@CodeSe7en The cost of doing so would not be worth it for Sony nor Rockstar.
Re: Rumour: PS4's Power Will Slide to Unlock 60FPS in Watch Dogs
@THEundying27 Follow the link, scroll down and read the dialog in the second photo.
Says 1080p and 6o fps.
Re: Review: Bound by Flame (PlayStation 4)
@Madd_Hatter401 Keep going.. Give it some time I suspect that if you like ROGs you'll like the game. It has its warts, a lot of them, but the core of the game is fantastic. And the pawn system is very cool.
I really hope they come through with a next gen sequel.
Re: Your Return to Borderlands 2 on PS Vita Will Be a Little Lonelier
Not bummed at all. I'm getting it with my new Vita slim in a few days and I'll have a blast playing it while I take care of business
Oh and on the go too.
Re: Video: New Toys Assemble for Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes on PS4
Omg! I knew this would eventually come to PS4. Luckily my kids lost interest in the Skylanders and I don't think they've noticed the Disney Infinity yet as we no longer have a PS3 but now? I'm not sure I, I mean, they will be able to contain themselves when this comes out.
Re: Nine-Year-Old Boy Passes on PS4 to Save Lives Instead
Good for him. The world could always use more thoughtful people like him. Glad to see he was rewarded for his selflessness as well.
Re: Sony Sorry to Keep You Waiting for PS4 Firmware Update 1.70
The HDCP removal is HUGE! While most people will no doubt use the integrated features being able to use an external capture card gives the best results, especially for those wonderful comparison videos etc. SHAREfactory sounds cool even if there is still no direct YouTube upload option.
For me personally I am waiting for the ability to play my music, upgrade and fixes for the BR and DVD playback, DLNA, upgrade to the interface that allows me to actually organize my stuff and for them to finally make it easier to navigate and sort my some 1000+ PS downloads.
Re: Here's How Renting Games with PlayStation Now Will Work
@rjejr I can't disagree with anything you said however this is supposed to extend beyond the consoles to devices that simply cannot handle that large of a DL so streaming is the only option when you are talking about playing directly through a TV, tablet r smartphone.
The idea is to make PS titles available anywhere you have an internet connection. I think some good feedback (and I sure hope you are providing it) Sony could be persuaded to allow a direct DL of rental titles to capable devices as the service matures but for now I think streaming has to be the focus to ensure they can make it work to its maximum potential.
Re: Avenge the Death of Your Friends in Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition on PS4
@Demi_God I got the sense from an IGN vid on this at PAX East that it is due out towards the fall sometime.
Re: Avenge the Death of Your Friends in Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition on PS4
Day one purchase for me. Haven't played a game in the series since the original Diablo on PC so this will be very fresh for me and having drop in drop out co-op is exciting for me and the wife.
Plus those PSN features like Nemesis mode etc. give the console version its own feel and identity. Something for the PC crowd to be jealous of
Re: Review: Dead Nation (PlayStation Network - Vita)
Remote play of PS4 version via remote play seems like a better option though I already own it for PS3 as well...
Re: Talking Point: Is The Last of Us Remastered Enough to Carry PS4 Until Christmas?
Voted yes only because there was no other option that fits.
TLOU remastered would be enough to carry me through the summer but not until Christmas.
Re: Rock Band Could Yet Make a Racket on Your PS4
Sammy my friend there is a market for the Rock Band series and I am a part of it. Many of my PS3 RB mates are still playing and the forums are still alive and kicking.
I sold my PS3 to help pay for my PS4 purchase and of all the peripherals I had I saved my Move controllers (knew they come in handy on PS4) and my Rock Band gear! While I have no way to use them I have been holding out faith that Harmonix would come through with a next gen RB title.
I think it won't reach the heights of RB 2 or GH but they will sell a few discs and DL song titles with a next gen release. Trust me.