Gaming needs to go back to a profitable business model and move away from this risky investment model where some new studios come out the gate with a big AAA game that sinks the entire ship if it flops.
It's like the wise old Shuhei Yoshida once said: "Single-player games now cost so much, so they need additional income by doing remasters and porting to PC to be able to do that", which is a sound business model. I know people are tired of these, but you've heard it from the man himself; they are necessary.
I think the same goes for AA games. If a studio puts out a few of these, it is less risk and even if just one of them becomes a mega-hit, you're set for the bigger games.
Lastly, the management of these studios need to significantly improve. Stop putting single-player game studios on BS live service projects.
The kids just don't know how good we had it in the 90's with the OG games coming out on PS1 π€£ You had to be there. RE2 scared the absolute sh** out of me. I think I was still in the single digits when I played it.
To everyone complaining - are you forgetting that these games are coming to modern hardware and will be more available than they've ever been?? Isn't this how you preserve video games?
I'll be there day one for Wolfenstein 3 and would've preferred that to The Great Circle. I am such a diehard Uncharted fan that I had hoped the Indiana Jones game would scratch that itch for me π It didn't
Devastating news π The gaming industry has lost one of its most important people. Reading through and remembering all the games he was involved in gave me a lump in my throat. My heart goes out to his loved ones. RIP
I eventually stopped playing Silksong after many hours because the game was too hard to enjoy. Team Cherry were completely up their own asses with the difficulty. I'm looking forward to MIO and don't consider Silksong to be competition. If the difficulty is more like the first Hollow Knight or even Grime, it'll be another metroidvania I can enjoy ππ»
The first season didn't do it for me. They should just make a live action show starring Hayley Atwell as the live action Lara Croft. I can think of two big reasons why that would work π
I don't know why Sony isn't flooding the service with it's own 1st party games. PSP and PS1 games are so easy to emulate these days. Even PS2 games are more doable now. Only thing I can imagine is that there's still licensing issues, which would be a weird problem to have with a 1st party game π€·π»ββοΈ Or they're just dragging it out...
The fact that one person developed most of this game by himself is an incredible feat and I have a lot of respect for that... but just because a game was made by one man doesn't mean I have to like it, especially if it is not up to par. It's still competing against other games for your time and money, regardless of who worked on it. I'm usually a bit sceptical about a 3D game if I hear it had one developer.
Fingers crossed this is good and gives Halo the shot in the arm it needs π₯Ή It's been too long since Master Chief's glory days and now more people will experience it. Let's go! π¬
Yea Killzone is a no-brainer. It's absolutely wild that Sony doesn't have a 1st party FPS on PS5 (Concord doesn't count, you understand). Amazing tweet though π€£
We've come full circle since 2016, when Battlefield 1 and COD: Infinite Warfare were head-to-head. It's the same situation now, and the next COD will probably bring it back to its roots again and tone back the colorful and futuristic garbage. Here's hoping that Battlefield continues to compete in future installments.
Wow, now this came out of nowhere! π What an incredible game, getting some love all these years later. Superb ππ» I wish they continued Shadow Tactics as a series and made a modern day tactics game with Splinter Cell vibes. Would've been perfect.
Sony has a division of people finding indie developers for the company to promote and invest in, based off of the efforts of Shuhei Yoshida before he left. This is extremely good ππ»
Atleast we got some Returnal gameplay... sorry I mean SAROS gameplay π And Wolverine looks absolutely insane π¬ But some exciting new announcement would've been nice. I really thought that the GOW controller reveal was going to be followed up by a new GOW game announcement π Imagine...
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Re: 'This Is Unsustainable Madness': Modern Video Game Budgets Are Out of Control
@nomither6 Same here π Fired up the old Super Slim about a year ago and it's been a blast! So many awesome games trapped on that system.
Re: 'This Is Unsustainable Madness': Modern Video Game Budgets Are Out of Control
Gaming needs to go back to a profitable business model and move away from this risky investment model where some new studios come out the gate with a big AAA game that sinks the entire ship if it flops.
It's like the wise old Shuhei Yoshida once said: "Single-player games now cost so much, so they need additional income by doing remasters and porting to PC to be able to do that", which is a sound business model. I know people are tired of these, but you've heard it from the man himself; they are necessary.
I think the same goes for AA games. If a studio puts out a few of these, it is less risk and even if just one of them becomes a mega-hit, you're set for the bigger games.
Lastly, the management of these studios need to significantly improve. Stop putting single-player game studios on BS live service projects.
Re: 'Imagine Being Such a Loser': We've Hit Rock Bottom with Website Dedicated to 'Failing' Games
Popcorn ready... this is getting spicy πΏπ
Re: If You're Loving Resident Evil Requiem on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're Old
The kids just don't know how good we had it in the 90's with the OG games coming out on PS1 π€£ You had to be there. RE2 scared the absolute sh** out of me. I think I was still in the single digits when I played it.
That heading made me chuckle. Yea I'm old π
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for March 2026 Announced
Wow, they're not even trying anymore ππ
Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
RIP Phantom Blade 0 π₯²
Re: The Critically Acclaimed Riven Remake Looks Like It's Headed for PS5
Played the original on PC when it launched back in the day. I was but a small boy, yet I remember the imagery and sound from this game with much fondness. The first real "isolated atmosphere" game I've ever played at the time and I was absolutely hypnotized by it π€© Seeing the first trailer for the remake in 2024 gave me genuine chills, but I unfortunately didn't have a PC. Can't wait for the console release! π¬
Re: As Nier: Automata Reaches 10 Million Sales, Square Enix Teases More to Come
I've bought this game on every console I own and would do it again... NieR is life π₯Ή
Re: Nioh 3 Is the Fastest-Selling Game in the Series, 1 Million Copies Sold in Two Weeks
Played the demo for this and had a blast! π I already blew my gaming budget on RE9 though, so might pick this one up at a later stage.
Re: Konami Cruelly Delists Several Metal Gear Solid Games on PS3, PSP without Notice
To everyone complaining - are you forgetting that these games are coming to modern hardware and will be more available than they've ever been?? Isn't this how you preserve video games?
Re: Bloodborne Mentioned: Director Calls it a 'Special Game' and the 'Strongest Reflection' of Himself
Bloodborne remaster confirmed!... oh no, wait... nevermind π
Re: A Month After PS5 Performance Update, The Division: Definitive Edition Leaks
They just need to add an 'immersive' mode now to make it less looty-shooty.
Re: Code Violet (PS5) - Gooner Shooter Can't Get It Up
@Almost_Ghostly Lol thanks for the heads up!
Re: Code Violet (PS5) - Gooner Shooter Can't Get It Up
I'm gonna buy Ebola Village instead
Re: Rumour: Indiana Jones Dev to KO More Nazis in Wolfenstein 3 on PS5
I'll be there day one for Wolfenstein 3 and would've preferred that to The Great Circle. I am such a diehard Uncharted fan that I had hoped the Indiana Jones game would scratch that itch for me π It didn't
Re: Fans Wonder if The Game Awards' Big Finale Highguard Is Even Coming Out
These devs need to read the room. It's not safe to release hero shooters anymore π Rework it into a single player game.
Re: 007 First Light's PS5 Release Date Has Been Pushed Back a Couple of Months
I guess fixing that aggressive motion blur is gonna take some time... amongst other things
Re: Vince Zampella, Call of Duty Co-Creator and Respawn Boss, Tragically Dies Aged 55
Devastating news π The gaming industry has lost one of its most important people. Reading through and remembering all the games he was involved in gave me a lump in my throat. My heart goes out to his loved ones. RIP
Re: New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026
Missed a few for 2026:
MIO: Memories In Orbit - 20/1
Replaced - 12/3
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss - 16/4
Saros - 20/4
Re: Want a Three Minute Slot During The Game Awards? That'll Be $1 Million, Please
Say what you will about Jeff and how he is onstage... the man knows how to make money and build hype
Re: Almost Killed by Xbox Layoffs, John Romero's Next Game Has 'Survived'
John Romero is gonna make you his b*tch!
Re: PS5 Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit Launches in a Post-Silksong World in 2026
I eventually stopped playing Silksong after many hours because the game was too hard to enjoy. Team Cherry were completely up their own asses with the difficulty. I'm looking forward to MIO and don't consider Silksong to be competition. If the difficulty is more like the first Hollow Knight or even Grime, it'll be another metroidvania I can enjoy ππ»
Re: PS5 Exclusive Dino Shooter Code Violet Has Gone Gold, Delayed to January 2026
The sensible part of my brain tells me to steer clear of this because it looks like trash, but my lizard brain just wants to blast dinosaurs π
Re: You Could Be Playing the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time PS5 Remake in a Few Weeks
I'm still not over the sword in the key art. Way too curved π
Re: The Legend of Lara Croft Continues in Season 2 of Netflix's Tomb Raider Series
The first season didn't do it for me. They should just make a live action show starring Hayley Atwell as the live action Lara Croft. I can think of two big reasons why that would work π
Re: Superhero Adventure Dispatch Projected to Hit Three-Year Sales Target in Three Months
Ok I'm buying this right now! π¬
Re: Here's Your First Look at Sony's Zelda Movie, Film Shots Revealed
They couldn't find a kid with bigger eyes to play Link? π
Re: PS5's Biggest Game Has Not Released Yet, PlayStation Boss Teases
Bloodborne remake confirmed!
Re: As Sony's PS Plus Premium Expands Slowly, Another Dev Announces PS1 Emulation Plans
@GigaGaia Yea I meant for Sony it's more doable because their PS2 emulation have had some issues before. Relax.
Re: As Sony's PS Plus Premium Expands Slowly, Another Dev Announces PS1 Emulation Plans
@get2sammyb Agreed! Maximum value required π¬
Re: As Sony's PS Plus Premium Expands Slowly, Another Dev Announces PS1 Emulation Plans
I don't know why Sony isn't flooding the service with it's own 1st party games. PSP and PS1 games are so easy to emulate these days. Even PS2 games are more doable now. Only thing I can imagine is that there's still licensing issues, which would be a weird problem to have with a 1st party game π€·π»ββοΈ Or they're just dragging it out...
Re: Forgotten PS5, PC Game Lost Soul Aside Still Being Patched and Optimised
@nyr2k2 So it's even worse than I thought π
Re: Forgotten PS5, PC Game Lost Soul Aside Still Being Patched and Optimised
The fact that one person developed most of this game by himself is an incredible feat and I have a lot of respect for that... but just because a game was made by one man doesn't mean I have to like it, especially if it is not up to par. It's still competing against other games for your time and money, regardless of who worked on it. I'm usually a bit sceptical about a 3D game if I hear it had one developer.
Re: Millions Tune in for Halo PS5's Reveal on PlayStation's Social Media Accounts
Fingers crossed this is good and gives Halo the shot in the arm it needs π₯Ή It's been too long since Master Chief's glory days and now more people will experience it. Let's go! π¬
Re: 'The Team Lacked the Technical Resources': How PS2 Classic Shadow of the Colossus Almost Embraced Online Multiplayer
Hearing that music again after all these years π₯Ήπ₯Ήπ₯Ή
I must say.. as much as I love SOTC, that multiplayer concept looks like it could have been a lot of fun! π¬
Re: Random: Fans Can't Believe Halo Is Coming to PS5 Before Killzone
Yea Killzone is a no-brainer. It's absolutely wild that Sony doesn't have a 1st party FPS on PS5 (Concord doesn't count, you understand). Amazing tweet though π€£
Re: Battlefield 6's Battle Royale Mode Set to Shadow Drop on PS5 Next Week
You just can't plan to shadowdrop anything these days anymore π
Re: Disappointment As Tekken 3 Is the Latest PS1 Classic to Launch without Trophies
Imagine how uncomplicated your life would be if you didn't care about these trophies..
Re: Demon's Souls PS5 Patched to Take Advantage of Power Saving Feature
And here I was thinking there's an exciting Demon Souls announcement ππ
Re: Call of Duty's Future Under Xbox Leaves Former Director 'Immensely Worried'
@Elfuggingjefe so you consider MW3 (2023) a better game than Advanced Warfare?
Re: Call of Duty's Future Under Xbox Leaves Former Director 'Immensely Worried'
We've come full circle since 2016, when Battlefield 1 and COD: Infinite Warfare were head-to-head. It's the same situation now, and the next COD will probably bring it back to its roots again and tone back the colorful and futuristic garbage. Here's hoping that Battlefield continues to compete in future installments.
Re: Highly Rated, Overlooked Stealth Strategy Game Shadow Tactics Gets Free PS5 Upgrade
Wow, now this came out of nowhere! π What an incredible game, getting some love all these years later. Superb ππ» I wish they continued Shadow Tactics as a series and made a modern day tactics game with Splinter Cell vibes. Would've been perfect.
Re: Konami Is on a Roll! Wins Back-to-Back Players' Choice Awards on PS Blog
@get2sammyb I think Snake's nightmare in MGS Delta pretty much confirms a new Castlevania π
Re: Just What Is Going on with Sony and Indie Dev Giant Squid?
Sony has a division of people finding indie developers for the company to promote and invest in, based off of the efforts of Shuhei Yoshida before he left. This is extremely good ππ»
Re: Dead Space's Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake
That skin looks like something a 10-year-old kid made out of cardboard for Halloween π€£π€£ RIP Dead Space π₯²
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2025?
Atleast we got some Returnal gameplay... sorry I mean SAROS gameplay π And Wolverine looks absolutely insane π¬ But some exciting new announcement would've been nice. I really thought that the GOW controller reveal was going to be followed up by a new GOW game announcement π Imagine...
Re: 'Intergalactic's the Most Ambitious Game We've Ever Made': Neil Druckmann Teases Naughty Dog's Next PS5 Project
Despite everything, I can't help but be excited for another Naughty Dog game π¬
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Crashes Storefronts, Not on PS Store at Launch
How did these storefronts not see this coming??? π
Re: $200 MGS Delta Collector's Edition Ridiculed Over Temu-Esque Snake Figurine
My boy Snake looks like an action figure from the 80's π€£
Re: Metal Gear Solid Delta Patch Promised, But No Mention of PS5 Performance Improvements
As with most modern game releases, just wait for patches before buying.