Digital ownership is my biggest thing. Having a license isn't enough. Unfortunately Blockchain would have/could have solved this, but we as a gaming community pushed back hard (largely because of gimmicky ideas) and this will never become a reality now
I kind of understand from a financial POV, none of these studios put out games that will have a strong ROI. Compulsion took forever to release a game and I was never going to be a strong seller.
My hope from this is Sony buy Ninja Theory. Nintendo put a strong stake in Double Fine arkane find independance
I'm still hoping for a modern rerelease of the original versions. Would love to compare the two side by side (although - who has time for that really??)
Also bring on the 3rd so the full story is playable on modern consoles
I accidentally let my premium expire when Gamepass put their pricing up. I realised I wasn't using either of them enough (maybe a bit of cloud gaming on Gamepass), so I actually just dropped back to essential and no Gamepass. I decided that if I want to play a game - I'll buy it and support the developer. That especially included retro releases. I want games to be more accessible so I need to put my money where my mouth is!
I would remote/cloud play with my mobile if I could, but my controller doesn't work. So it's kind of not right saying a platform not used as much when you give a subpar experience ...
They should bring this to the remote play app on apple and Android. I can already cloud play my Xbox/Gamepass games on my phone. It's making a big difference in where I choose to buy my games now
I was hope the finish the trilogy I was originally hoping for a port of the trilogy so I can get started on the series. Will wait and see if they make the 3rd before I buy this...
I'm just not ready for this and I don't think I will be in 2-3 years. I still love my PS5 and series X and I think they have a lot of life left in them. I bought a switch 2 because I felt like it really needed an upgrade and was being help back (plus my original was creaking a lot).
I get Microsoft want to get a headstart, but I think it will be too soon
So I kind of like the idea that they continue to look and iterate. But I also don't like the live games idea because I like to go into a game knowing it's "complete" and I have all the content. Valhalla worked for me because it was self contained, but I did need to remind myself how to play the game! Where is struggle more is the Ubisoft style where they drip feed new mission/story etc. On the other hand, games that are multiplayer, or very easy to drop in and out of (like astro bot) it works. I'm still annoyed Nintendo doesn't give post launch content for mario Party - that's where adding new maps/games would be amazing
For now i dont need remakes - just give me the ability to play the series on modern consoles then think about remakes. I think porting the DS 4-7 games would suffice. Only outlier here is 8 probably wants a bit of a HD lick of paint with a little more love. But remaster rather than remake is enough!
It will probably be Xillia - which is great, but I am hoping for an older game that I've not played before. Start at the beginning of the series maybe!
For me Beat Saber is one of the few games I can enjoy because I get motion sickness. I also love it and think it's one of the best games ever.
So for me - this is a sign that my time with PSVR2 is coming to an end. I love love love that game, but am I better off selling the PSVR2 and getting an oculus instead just for beat Saber?
I am gutted. Beat Saber is pretty much the only game I play ( I get motion sickness on so many other games), and it's genuinely one of my favourite games of all time So disappointing ðŸ˜
This happens every few years. I'll miss the ability to get free funds to pay for future purchases. Makes up (a little) for paying more for digital purchases.
I get they need to relook at the whole thing as it was built around digital collectibles, and after the NFT backlash and downfall, it's clear people don't care that much
I think Indië and AA games have a different feel. Indie games are more like A or B level .
That said I do make a point of buying AA games at full price if they get reasonable reviews and i want to support the developer. I did that with Banishers (its amazing) and Outcast: new beginnings (not played yet). I don't tend to buy AAA games at release because I expect/hope they get wider support from the community
I completely agree with this. We now get AAA games or indie games and not much in between is successful. Look at games like Banishers (which I'm playing now and is incredible), Outcast: New Beginnings and unknown 9 for example. all were recent examples of AA but all very poor sales
It's interesting I don't see many people talking about pricing. I saw the reviews and thought I'd wait. I have since heard they have improved the game massively so I thought I would support it next time it's on sale. But then it goes on sale and it's still really pricey to buy including the season pass - which would be the "complete" edition. I think their pricing model needs an overhaul too, it's too much to ask consumers to spend over €100 on a game that gets "average" reviews. It's a lot for any game!
@Nintendo4Sonic but the average on metacritic is 59 - so it's not just one reviewer who thought it was bad. I rarely go off just one review but look at a few and the average. Unfortunately I don't have enough time in the day to play every game out there so have to pick and choose the best ones/ones I really think I will love.
I thought this looked really cool and with loads of potential. I was planning to buy on release to support the developer if the reviews were good enough, but unfortunately the average was just a bit too low. If it was 70-75 I would probably still have got it
I made sure to buy Banishers at release. I could tell it wasn't going to sell great, and given it got really strong reviews I wanted to support it. It's a shame more people don't (or can't) vote with their wallets
@IamJT where did you read the sales have been poor? all I've seen is reports that the game hasn't turned a profit. That's different from not selling well. Last info I can find with specific numbers is 1.3m sold by Feb of this year - which in my eyes is pretty good. However obviously I don't know what the budget was and what its sales targets were...
This is definitely the right answer. They should focus on updating the ones stuck with the old style gameplay first - code Veronica, then zero then one. After that consider going back to 5 and 6, but it's probably better to just leave them in the past (even though I love 5)
Would love to see Dino crisis after all this though
For me it's not necessarily a "lack of games", but a lack of killer apps - it's sooo bad there is no first party games beyond Horizon. Its like they learnt nothing from the Vita.
I also think the damage is done now - there's a reputation of no exclusives and that will continue to hurt the platform
Codemasters in the UK used to do the same. They would hire graphic designers to design the UI and then train them how to code. Won them some awards back in the day
I dont mind this. Its significantly better than releasing another version (like FES, Golden (ish) or Royal) 1-2 years later and asking players to buy and complete the whole game again. Granted the additions in Golden and Royal were spread throughout the game, but this would be a step forward for Atlus
I don't really need this, I want trails in the sky to come to modern consoles first. They're locked on PC only and I don't have any means to play them!
Surprised to hear words like "unfinished" when talking about a game that scored between 86 and 91 on metacritic (depending on console). Did the reviewers get it wrong? Or are players expecting too much from Diablo in particular?
In answer to the question - I don't think games are launched "unfinished". There are some obvious ones from the past, like FF15 that were definitely not complete, but on the whole I think most games do give you a full experience. I personally don't play a game until all the content/dlc has released - so having limited time content for "live" games just doesn't work for me- I actively avoid them to be honest
I loved the RPGs, I think they were great. I can understand the want to move on but to me this just looks meh. It just feels like a generic 4 player arena game with a South Park skin. Hopefully I'm wrong and it feels like something that takes the IP and uses it well
For me ports/remakes of the sonic gaps before 360 era: Spinball added to origins as dlc Advance collection (including battle) Rush collection Adventure 1,2 and Heroes. Maybe throw in riders for good luck.
Then I'd love to continue with the Panzer Dragoon love, especially Saga. Skies of Arcadia Jet Set Radio Shining force rereleases/remakes. Port the GBA one maybe, do something with 2 and 3 and then Shining the Holy Ark while they are at it
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Re: 8 Ways Sony Must Improve the PS Store for Our All-Digital Future
Digital ownership is my biggest thing. Having a license isn't enough.
Unfortunately Blockchain would have/could have solved this, but we as a gaming community pushed back hard (largely because of gimmicky ideas) and this will never become a reality now
Re: Hellblade Studio Hunting for Buyer, Days After Announcing New Game for PS5
I kind of understand from a financial POV, none of these studios put out games that will have a strong ROI. Compulsion took forever to release a game and I was never going to be a strong seller.
My hope from this is
Sony buy Ninja Theory.
Nintendo put a strong stake in Double Fine
arkane find independance
Re: Capcom Is Sitting on a Goldmine of PS5 Announcements - But When Are They Coming?
Resi remakes!!!!
Re: Is It Almost Dragon Quest 12 Time? Pray to Yuji Horii and the Big Slime in the Sky
Give me 12,
But also 4-6 HD releases - they can be based off the the DS games I don't mind.
8 remake and a 9 reimagined would be welcome too.
Basically bring the full series to modern consoles.
Even the original DQ Monsters games/remakes in english
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Could Take the Story Even Further with DLC
I'm up for it.
Finish part 3 and then bring on the other stuff.
I enjoyed the Yuffie content and how it expanded the world.
Re: Marathon Has 'Years' of Story Planned Out, Says Bungie, and Players Will 'Help Shape It'
Give me a single player experience to see it!
Re: Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Expanded PS5, PS4 Re-Release Adds an Actual Story Intro
Is this an expansion or a re-release?
If the latter is there an upgrade path?
Re: PS5 Players Seemingly Skip Marathon as Sales Estimates Look Very Weak
Show me the single player mode.
I'm not a multiplayer gamer, but it looked great and I would have loved to play a story mode set in the world
Re: CyberConnect 2 Teases 'Completely New Game' Announcement for Dev's 30th Anniversary
Solatorobo remake!!!
Re: PS6 Could Be Delayed Due to RAM Price Chaos
Yeah for me this is good. I am not ready for the next gen, and don't think I will be ready or excited in 2 years either. 2028 maybe.
Re: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Set to Be One of Falcom's Greatest Games in Fall 2026
@Angelus3K yeah but I don't have a gaming PC, and same for many others. More accessiblility is better in my opinion
Re: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Set to Be One of Falcom's Greatest Games in Fall 2026
I'm still hoping for a modern rerelease of the original versions. Would love to compare the two side by side (although - who has time for that really??)
Also bring on the 3rd so the full story is playable on modern consoles
Re: 'Financial Viability Is a Big Deal': Emulation Studio on Why More Retro Games Aren't Coming to PS Plus Premium
I accidentally let my premium expire when Gamepass put their pricing up.
I realised I wasn't using either of them enough (maybe a bit of cloud gaming on Gamepass), so I actually just dropped back to essential and no Gamepass.
I decided that if I want to play a game - I'll buy it and support the developer.
That especially included retro releases. I want games to be more accessible so I need to put my money where my mouth is!
Re: 'PS Portal Users Are More Engaged Than Non-Users': Sony's Hit Handheld Outperforms All Other Remote Play Methods
I would remote/cloud play with my mobile if I could, but my controller doesn't work.
So it's kind of not right saying a platform not used as much when you give a subpar experience ...
Re: PS Portal Gets So Much Better Today in Huge UI, Cloud Streaming Update
They should bring this to the remote play app on apple and Android.
I can already cloud play my Xbox/Gamepass games on my phone. It's making a big difference in where I choose to buy my games now
Re: That New Digimon Game's Looking Like a Big Hit
Honestly I'm waiting for the switch 2 port
Re: Second Trails in the Sky Remake Confirmed, Could Release a Lot Sooner Than People Think
I was hope the finish the trilogy
I was originally hoping for a port of the trilogy so I can get started on the series. Will wait and see if they make the 3rd before I buy this...
Re: 'There's No Real Need for a PS6': Industry Veteran Weighs in on Next-Gen Debate
I'm just not ready for this and I don't think I will be in 2-3 years. I still love my PS5 and series X and I think they have a lot of life left in them.
I bought a switch 2 because I felt like it really needed an upgrade and was being help back (plus my original was creaking a lot).
I get Microsoft want to get a headstart, but I think it will be too soon
Re: Reaction: Sony's PS5 Games Keep Getting Better After Launch, and Often for Free
So I kind of like the idea that they continue to look and iterate.
But I also don't like the live games idea because I like to go into a game knowing it's "complete" and I have all the content.
Valhalla worked for me because it was self contained, but I did need to remind myself how to play the game!
Where is struggle more is the Ubisoft style where they drip feed new mission/story etc.
On the other hand, games that are multiplayer, or very easy to drop in and out of (like astro bot) it works. I'm still annoyed Nintendo doesn't give post launch content for mario Party - that's where adding new maps/games would be amazing
Re: Rumour: Unforgettable RPG Dragon Quest 7 Tipped for PS5 Release
For now i dont need remakes - just give me the ability to play the series on modern consoles then think about remakes. I think porting the DS 4-7 games would suffice.
Only outlier here is 8 probably wants a bit of a HD lick of paint with a little more love. But remaster rather than remake is enough!
Re: 10 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Announced for July 2025
Everyone should jump on Banishers. Criminally underplayed. It's one of my top games I played this year
Re: The Next Tales of Remaster Could Finally Be Announced This Week
It will probably be Xillia - which is great, but I am hoping for an older game that I've not played before. Start at the beginning of the series maybe!
Re: Talking Point: Is It Officially Game Over for PSVR2?
For me Beat Saber is one of the few games I can enjoy because I get motion sickness.
I also love it and think it's one of the best games ever.
So for me - this is a sign that my time with PSVR2 is coming to an end. I love love love that game, but am I better off selling the PSVR2 and getting an oculus instead just for beat Saber?
Re: PSVR2 to Lose the Support of Its Best Game This Month
I am gutted. Beat Saber is pretty much the only game I play ( I get motion sickness on so many other games), and it's genuinely one of my favourite games of all time
So disappointing ðŸ˜
Re: PS Store Days of Play Sale Is Live Now with 1,300+ PS5, PS4 Game Discounts
Everyone shout pick up Banishers. Criminally underrated game
Re: Poll: Do You Care About the Death of PlayStation Stars?
This happens every few years. I'll miss the ability to get free funds to pay for future purchases. Makes up (a little) for paying more for digital purchases.
I get they need to relook at the whole thing as it was built around digital collectibles, and after the NFT backlash and downfall, it's clear people don't care that much
Re: Persona 3 Reload DLC Sales Were 'Substantial', Despite Fan Backlash
Much rather DLC than the atlus habit of releasing an expanded version of the game at full price.
Hopefully this sold better than SMT 5 vengeance...
Re: Talking Point: Has the Market for AA Games on PS5 Really Disappeared?
I think Indië and AA games have a different feel. Indie games are more like A or B level .
That said I do make a point of buying AA games at full price if they get reasonable reviews and i want to support the developer. I did that with Banishers (its amazing) and Outcast: new beginnings (not played yet).
I don't tend to buy AAA games at release because I expect/hope they get wider support from the community
Re: Sony Japan Studio Closed Because AA Market 'Disappeared', Says Shu Yoshida
I completely agree with this. We now get AAA games or indie games and not much in between is successful.
Look at games like Banishers (which I'm playing now and is incredible), Outcast: New Beginnings and unknown 9 for example. all were recent examples of AA but all very poor sales
Re: Tactical Trilogy Concludes with Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 on PS5, PS4
I really liked both, but they are a bit too similar. I'll definitely play this and support the dev though
Re: 2023's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Outsold Ubisoft's Outlaws in 2024
It's interesting I don't see many people talking about pricing.
I saw the reviews and thought I'd wait. I have since heard they have improved the game massively so I thought I would support it next time it's on sale. But then it goes on sale and it's still really pricey to buy including the season pass - which would be the "complete" edition.
I think their pricing model needs an overhaul too, it's too much to ask consumers to spend over €100 on a game that gets "average" reviews. It's a lot for any game!
Re: More Tales Remasters Are Coming, Bandai Namco Confirms
Basically all of the above.
I'd love them to localise some that never came out in the west, but also there some like Phantasia I'd love to replay
Re: Unknown 9: Awakening Dev Reflector Entertainment Confirms Round of Layoffs
@Nintendo4Sonic but the average on metacritic is 59 - so it's not just one reviewer who thought it was bad.
I rarely go off just one review but look at a few and the average.
Unfortunately I don't have enough time in the day to play every game out there so have to pick and choose the best ones/ones I really think I will love.
Re: Unknown 9: Awakening Dev Reflector Entertainment Confirms Round of Layoffs
I thought this looked really cool and with loads of potential.
I was planning to buy on release to support the developer if the reviews were good enough, but unfortunately the average was just a bit too low. If it was 70-75 I would probably still have got it
Re: Your Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Progress Will Transition to PS5 Remaster
Same as many others, for £10, why the hell not?
I'm just slightly annoyed with myself I replayed it last year... Should have waited!
Re: Don't Nod 'Disappointed' by Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Jusant Sales
I made sure to buy Banishers at release. I could tell it wasn't going to sell great, and given it got really strong reviews I wanted to support it. It's a shame more people don't (or can't) vote with their wallets
Re: 10 Major PS5, PS4 Games Are Getting Axed from PS Plus Extra, Including LittleBigPlanet 3
I don't get why the old first party games like LBP3 are being taken off. Surely this is an easy value add right?
Unless no one is playing them at all and it takes up server space?
Re: Tales of Graces f Remastered Slashes to PS5, PS4 in January 2025
Very excited. This is one of my favourites.
I also hope people vote with their wallets and show the desire for more rerelease like this
Re: Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Made Remedy Any Royalties, But Work Is Underway on Max Payne's PS5 Remakes
@IamJT where did you read the sales have been poor? all I've seen is reports that the game hasn't turned a profit. That's different from not selling well.
Last info I can find with specific numbers is 1.3m sold by Feb of this year - which in my eyes is pretty good. However obviously I don't know what the budget was and what its sales targets were...
Re: Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Made Remedy Any Royalties, But Work Is Underway on Max Payne's PS5 Remakes
I'd love to know how much it's sold and how much it would need to sell to sell a profit.
It's such a great game and this implies it was a failure - could be it sold great, but given the budget it needed to sell even better.
So far it's definitely one of my top games ever. Hope it finds a wider audience regardless!
Re: Best PSVR2 Games
Where is Beat Saber! It needs more ratings ðŸ˜
Honestly might be my best game of all time.
Re: Capcom Making Resident Evil 0, Code Veronica Remakes Next, Reports Say
This is definitely the right answer.
They should focus on updating the ones stuck with the old style gameplay first - code Veronica, then zero then one.
After that consider going back to 5 and 6, but it's probably better to just leave them in the past (even though I love 5)
Would love to see Dino crisis after all this though
Re: Sony Allegedly Pausing PSVR2 Production Due to Surplus of Unsold Stock
For me it's not necessarily a "lack of games", but a lack of killer apps - it's sooo bad there is no first party games beyond Horizon.
Its like they learnt nothing from the Vita.
I also think the damage is done now - there's a reputation of no exclusives and that will continue to hurt the platform
Re: Persona 3 Reload's Sexy UI Result of Retaining Key Staff, Says Atlus
Codemasters in the UK used to do the same. They would hire graphic designers to design the UI and then train them how to code. Won them some awards back in the day
Re: Rumour: Persona 3 Reload Lines Up The Answer as DLC
I dont mind this.
Its significantly better than releasing another version (like FES, Golden (ish) or Royal) 1-2 years later and asking players to buy and complete the whole game again. Granted the additions in Golden and Royal were spread throughout the game, but this would be a step forward for Atlus
Re: PS4 JRPGs Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 Are Getting PS5 Versions, It Seems
I don't really need this, I want trails in the sky to come to modern consoles first. They're locked on PC only and I don't have any means to play them!
Re: Assassin's Creed's Smartphone Spin-Off Has a Very Familiar Final Name
I would love to see this on console. I rarely play on mobile.
Wait to see how exploitative it is first though...
Re: Poll: Is 'Live Service' Becoming an Excuse to Release Unfinished Games?
Surprised to hear words like "unfinished" when talking about a game that scored between 86 and 91 on metacritic (depending on console).
Did the reviewers get it wrong? Or are players expecting too much from Diablo in particular?
In answer to the question - I don't think games are launched "unfinished". There are some obvious ones from the past, like FF15 that were definitely not complete, but on the whole I think most games do give you a full experience. I personally don't play a game until all the content/dlc has released - so having limited time content for "live" games just doesn't work for me- I actively avoid them to be honest
Re: South Park: Snow Day! Is Not the PS5 Game You Were Expecting
I loved the RPGs, I think they were great. I can understand the want to move on but to me this just looks meh.
It just feels like a generic 4 player arena game with a South Park skin.
Hopefully I'm wrong and it feels like something that takes the IP and uses it well
Re: SEGA Plotting More Sonic the Hedgehog Reboots and Remakes on PS5, PS4
For me ports/remakes of the sonic gaps before 360 era:
Spinball added to origins as dlc
Advance collection (including battle)
Rush collection
Adventure 1,2 and Heroes. Maybe throw in riders for good luck.
Then I'd love to continue with the Panzer Dragoon love, especially Saga.
Skies of Arcadia
Jet Set Radio
Shining force rereleases/remakes. Port the GBA one maybe, do something with 2 and 3 and then Shining the Holy Ark while they are at it