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Re: New PlayStation Rewards Program to Offer Exclusive Merch, Starts Today

8thDoctor

Getting the Tsushima platinum gives you the reward of: being able to spend $25 on a pin. Is the shipping at least free? lol

I wish more games gifted PSN avatars as rewards. I remember the Persona 5 platinum got me a couple Velvet Room ones (I still use the V logo one) and a PS4 theme. That's a good way to reward trophy list completions.

Re: Konami Asks Which Metal Gear Solid Game You Want Remade Next

8thDoctor

I think Peace Walker should be next, but it's a PSP game so you can't just put a UE5 wrapper and call it a day; things have to work better as a console-desktop game. Just keep to a chronological line, but skip the 5's.
They have an important question on whether they want MG1-2 to be remade in 3D to match the rest of the series or to keep the 2D perspective, and if so whether that means using 3D models or new 2D sprites.
I wouldn't be surprised if their priority is the mainline games though, and doing MGS1 or MGS2 next. If MG 1 & 2 are going to be kept 2D then a studio that specializes in that should do them and not virtuous, who can focus on pumping out the main saga.

Re: Enjoy the New Resident Evil Requiem Trailer with Improved PS5 Graphics

8thDoctor

I applaud Capcom for actually using Switch 2 footage for the Direct trailer, and for all 3 RE games (though I question releasing them all on the same day). Way too many devs just drop PC videos running on max specs or in the case of Switch 1, you got a lot of PS5-XsX promos rather than reflecting the visually downgraded Switch experience.

Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy's Conclusion Will Not Be PS5 Exclusive

8thDoctor

@Yozora146_ It's implied at the end of the twit, though not outright stated. The context for that implication is that they mostly haven't been able to talk about releasing on other platforms outside the PS4|5, aside from vague allusions to future PC versions, during the lead up and release period of the games. SE never talked about a future Xbox or Switch versions for Remake or Rebirth, not even when promoting CC Reunion for those consoles. If they're doing it now for Part 3 then it's implied that it's a multi-platform release.

Re: Revived Crossover Fighter Ys vs. Trails in the Sky Releases on PS5, PS4 in October

8thDoctor

It looks like a fun arena brawler and the camera angle makes for an interesting twist on the deluge of anime arena brawlers Bandai puts out every year. If there's good content this could be a nice fun time between bigger releases.

It's a bit impressive that the 3 separate publishers got in line and picked release dates that made the most sense to maximize sales for all 3 games. I'm glad for it

Re: Poll: Are You Sold on 007 First Light?

8thDoctor

Framerate wasn't solid, but everything else looked pretty great. There's certainly time for them to make the technical side rock solid before launch.
I like the exaggerated physics in places, making it look more like an action movie, and the character designs are all solid (at least the main cast). Only thing is the aesthetics look a bit too clean, it could certainly use some more grime.

Re: 'The Number of Live Service Games Is Not Important': PS5 Boss Gives Rare Insight into Strategy

8thDoctor

Cross-media potencial? Make a Puppeteer stop-motion film & hire Laika to do it! Then in the meantime remaster the game for ps5.
I think building more all-ages ip is the route forward if they want that explosive perpetual money maker like a Mario, Fortnite or Minecraft. Last of Us, Horizon, Ghost of, God of War, & Uncharted can’t fill that space, they’re too teen & up oriented. That means finding a way to make Astrobot and Ratchet & Clank sell big numbers, put MediaMolecule back on Tearaway & LBP.

Re: Sony Made a Massive Mistake with Movie Sensation K-Pop Demon Hunters

8thDoctor

Seems to me that Sony Pictures just has 0 faith in their animation department, they don't believe in their ability to succeed with original properties.The live action people are putting dogshit like "Kraven" & "Harold and the Purple Crayon" in theaters to lose tons of cash, but great movies like "Mitchell's vs the Machines" and "K-Pop Demon Hunters" get offloaded to Netflix for a quick buck, those are clear cut examples of how messed up their priorities are.

Re: One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Fans Revolt Over Price of New DLC

8thDoctor

$30?! For 6 chars, 1 of them is a repeat just with a different powered-up state & a white suit instead of black, on a 5yo game… crazy stuff. Sad part is I’m sure it will sell a bunch to the base that still plays it.

Been thinking, is this the longest supported base Musuo game? Not counting enhanced editions, probably.

Re: EA Refuses to Fund the Dragon Age Remasters You Crave

8thDoctor

All the reports have made clear that EA just doesn't like Dragon Age, at best they're indifferent to it. They kinda let it keep going at because a part of BioWare does like working on it and it means there's usually something cooking when droughts seem incoming, but they'd rather just bury it if it were up to EA leadership.