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This really should have been like a $10 release but people have voted with their wallets. No point screaming into the void.

Well my nephew immediately bought it so nostalgia really is the easiest way to sell a game.

It still doesn't make sense to me. Threatening to leave a platform because they aren't going to produce physical games and instead choosing a platform that hasn't had physical games in years? What are you proving here?

Honestly if you really want to send a message you must leave the ecosystem entirely. Stick with PS5 and below, give them no more of your money. Buy physical second hand (which people tend to do anyway) and really stick it to them that way. If enough people do this then Sony will feel it more than empty protesting.

Of course they find a way to make years old games as expensive as possible again. I'm so tired of the greed. 🙄

"Are you considering leaving PlayStation for threatening to discontinue physical releases in favor of a platform that has been digital only for years now"?

@hi_drnick
The problem might be that people like you and me click these articles but not reviews, unless we disagree with the score.

The article headline sounds like a clingy bf/gf 😂

@Balosi
I think they think that you mean that they are going to shut off your disc drive and that your discs are going to become useless after that point, which they aren't. They are only going to stop making physical discs after that point. So yeah, there was still some unclearness there

And since both sides refused to fully elaborate it devolved into insults, which is how this stuff usually ends. Maybe not elaborate but attempt to understand each other properly is perhaps a better way to say it.

@get2sammyb
But they're not allowed to say mean things about a faceless company because it makes me mad and sad.

I really think the PS5 might be my last console if things keep on this way. It's not just the digital only fiasco but this whole thought that the industry has developed that gaming is this fine luxury cuisine or something. I have an entire lifetime of backlog to get through, thousands of amazing masterpieces I haven't played yet. I don't need you, games Industry. I'm not going to be held hostage and forced to pay a premium just for the "privilege" of playing a video game. I don't need you Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Steam.

@Yor-sama
Sure, I didn't say anywhere in my comment that I didn't believe that was what they were doing.

I still think the backlash won't be enough. The market for physical games just isn't there anymore. Seems that Sony is taking a page from Nintendo's book and just letting the Internet throw their tantrum as they continue on. A shame because they usually backpedal but it seems that they're certain this won't dent sales.

It's kinda funny that Sony led the charge with "This is how you share games with friends" to leading the charge with "buying is not owning anymore."

These are some great devs with a good track record. I hope this acquisition doesn't interfere with that.

Oh no not Netflix...

@Oram77
Don't worry if SF feels like competing with Bob they can just bring back Rufus.

@UltimateOtaku91
You look at WuWa and the Edgerunners Collab and then are reminded of that painfully awful Assassin's Creed Attack on Titan Collab and that game wasn't "Gacha slop" like people like to criticize these games of being.

Chinese Gacha developers are on another level. This isn't even a big 2.0 update, yet they still put this much effort into it. you can clearly see a lot of the money goes back into the game to continue to expand it.

I suppose the future will simply be streaming games to these portable devices or TV. They already don't want us to own our games, might as well not allow us to download them locally either....

Sail the seven seas. Do not feel guilty. At this point they are taking advantage of the situation. Avoid their new consoles but play their games through other means. I'm sick and tired of this.

In this era of the internet where it is pretty easy to access whatever... content...you desire, I find it perplexing that some companies are still banking on the hope that you'll spend a ton of money on a few skimpy outfits. A game needs to have more than just sex appeal to succeed. It might draw the eye but without the actual content to back it up people will just walk on by.

Further proof that GTA controls the games industry.

@Oram77
I just mean that this is an absolutely massive payday they're choosing to walk away from. I guess I can respect it but if I were a merchant I wouldn't be able to handle the constant "no we don't have GTA6 because..." on launch day. I'm sure they'll explain their reasoning while the consumers simply respond "Oh, ok." And walk right out the door to pick it up somewhere else.

Thanks, Nintendo.

All I'll say is that it's very bold of them. I mean, this is GTA 6. It will not fail no matter what.

I've always found the character models to look hideous. I mean I get it, pirates aren't really supposed to be attractive but why would I spend money on cosmetics for my ugly character?

I usually don't play the games that immediately hit ps+ unless I'm really interested in them...which would make me all the more annoyed that I'd have to wait extra time to actually play them. What's even the point? It doesn't enhance the experience for the consumer in any way.

This is why I hate when they announce games so early in advance.

If the next generation of consoles is $1000 I'm going to just focus on my backlog from then on. There are already more games than I could ever play in my lifetime.

While I think steamOS is pretty neat, it does have just enough compatibility issues to make it not worth it for me.

People paying $100 for games will officially be the death of the AAA games industry.

As someone who is indecisive when it comes to picking a game to play, I always look forward to the leaving soon updates. I usually pick 1 or 2 of these to knock out and wind up having a great time with them.

@INeedGoodGraphics
Realistically, for the average consumer, yes they will continue to say AI is good. The big divide here is that AI still can't match something hand crafted. Once they are capable however? The brakes are off. Imagine getting a new game announcement and you hear the game is releasing that year because AI is vastly speeding up production? The average consumer won't care it's putting all those devs out of work if it means they get to play GoW or Wolverine next week.

@Lysterao
Makes me question the wisdom in putting the car game developers in charge of Fable.

It looks really interesting but those faces are absolutely atrocious. I'm talking mass effect Andromeda tier.

The Luddites are pitching a fit again.

If you think this character looks like a child that might be more on you and the way your mind works.

Laufey will be a great movie you get to play. Though this is what I feel about most modern Sony offerings nowadays.

I just think it looks a bit dumb when it washes off in like 5 seconds.

I think a majority of people who didn't already buy it have all been waiting for a massive discount. No updates or anything will bring them back.

Why does every game try to be a soul like now? Games don't have to be really hard to be enjoyable.

I enjoy survival crafting games and grounded has been on my radar.

Ah yes I'm sure GTA fans would have debated between that and Fable. Now that they moved the date they'll definitely buy Fable.

The Luddites are upset again.

I just checked the sub deals and as much as I wasn't planning to resub to premium, I kind of have to if it costs only around $6 more. They REALLY want people on premium I guess.

I remember when demos used to be free. Sure these aren't exactly the same thing, these mostly killed traditional demos on console...

Perhaps modern gaming really is a luxury. Well, retro gaming kind of is too... what's the sweet spot? PS4/Xbox One? Steam is pretty nice if you just play older games...

The new upcoming NTE minigame is essentially the same thing.

@JoeNobody
I think some people are just not content to pay more for less.

If his back muscles don't make a face I'm gonna be upset