@MrPeanutbutterz it’s not just the industry. Consumers are just as much to blame. No one wants to spend money on games and the majority rather just play free to pay brainless trash
This has been such a continuous disaster of leadership this generation that all you can really do is laugh/cry at this point. Been completely bailed out by lack of competent competition, third party output, and coasting of former prestige.
Really wish Sony invested even a fraction of effort it did into live service, into VR. Hard for something to be successful when it was treated the way it was .
As a lifelong PlayStation gamer and fan, this is upsetting for numerous reasons. Besides the fact they’ve closed another talented team. They wasted them for half a decade on game they were never a good fit to make in the first place. It’s upsetting because it’s another signal that Sony is unwilling or uninterested in further investing in the types of games that have made me such a fan of theirs in the first place.
I’m not dumb. I understand the need for them to diversify their output to different genres, and the need to reach different types of gamers. I for one, welcome games like 4Loop, Marathon, Marvels Tokon, and even Concord being made in house. Even if some of them don’t interest me at all, I’m glad they’re still at least taking a swing. But at the cost of games like Days Gone, Concrete Genie, Until Dawn, Demons Souls, Detroit Become Human, etc.? Absolutely not.
As a platform holder they are the ones who should be in the position to take risks. They are the ones in position to take chances, and experiment with new ideas, and new IP. Instead they’ve become completely stagnant and sterile. It’s beyond disappointing that we’ve pretty much only seen re-releases and sequels this generation. And while those sequels have been great, and things like Son’s of Sparta are welcome, it’s not enough in my opinion. I’ve said it here before, and I’ll say it again. Thank goodness for third party studios.
Inexcusable. I know I alone won’t make a difference but I think I’ll be more selective on how I spend my money on PlayStation studios from here on. For example I’m no longer interested in giving Marathon a go.
I genuinely like Jaffe. But I watched some of his stream playing this, and in my opinion it was a big ol case of user error. It was like watching man try and discover fire.
In my opinion games like this and Concord would have been received far better if they weren’t coming at the cost of new single player IP. If we were getting or had gotten new games from first and third party studios like we did last generation I think things would be so much different in regards of Sony doing games like this along side their single player stuff. But Bluepoint, Naughty Dog, Bend, Quantic Dream, Media Molecule, etc, have all been completely absent for a long time, and all we’ve really gotten for single player games is sequels. Yeah they’ve been excellent sequels but they’re not new IP.
Let’s be real this looks terrible. The fact it got announced randomly on a Thursday afternoon doesn’t do much for confidence either. This generation of PlayStation continues to be such a disappointment. Extremely thankful for third party studios.
Eh to each their own. I thought the trailer looked fine and might even be something I’d eventually pick up on sale. Far more interesting to me than South Park characters coming to Fortnite, Stranger things coming to Dead by Daylight, or the dozens of Asian fantasy slop games ripping each other off that come out consistently.
Incredibly disappointing that they’re dropping the multiplayer aspect. Not sure that I’m all that interested any longer, but I’ll save final judgment for the next trailer.
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Re: More Industry Concerns as Indie Dev Forced to Close Over Lack of Funding
@MrPeanutbutterz it’s not just the industry. Consumers are just as much to blame. No one wants to spend money on games and the majority rather just play free to pay brainless trash
Re: Second PS Plus Essential Game for April 2026 Leaks Ahead of This Week's Announcement
Shaping up to possibly be the least interesting month in the services history in regards to my personal taste
Re: Sony's Disastrous First-Party Leadership Culminates in Yet Another Studio Closure
This has been such a continuous disaster of leadership this generation that all you can really do is laugh/cry at this point. Been completely bailed out by lack of competent competition, third party output, and coasting of former prestige.
Re: Mini Review: 1348 Ex Voto (PS5) - An Intriguing But Disappointing PS5 Console Exclusive
It’s honestly sad how much people who supposedly enjoy video games continuously root for, and celebrate their failures.
Re: As PSVR2 Fades into Obscurity, VR Specialist Reveals Its First Ever Non-VR PS5 Title
Really wish Sony invested even a fraction of effort it did into live service, into VR. Hard for something to be successful when it was treated the way it was .
Re: 7 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for March 2026 Leaked Early
Warhammer is hella fun. Highly recommend checking it out if you haven’t. Looking forward to trying out Astroneer and Return to Moira
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Extra Tipped to Add Two Giant PS5 Games This Month
Do these two have game trials yet? If not than that’s more likely. But if they get added to extra that’s pretty exciting
Re: Yakuza Maker's Promising New PS5 Game May Soon Be Sleeping with the Fishes as Funding Is Cut
Good opportunity for Sony to swoop in and fund it and and redeem themselves for Bluepoint
Re: The Abandoned PS5 Fiasco of 2021 Has Been Resurrected, Dev Testing Abandoned: Gospels of Blood
I did notice the original Abandoned was recently added to the “Games to Wishlist” section on the psn app. I had a good chuckle to myself over that one
Re: Play PS5's Fatal Frame 2 Remake in a New Demo Out Now
@DTfearTheBEARD I’ve got my copy preordered from GameStop. Between all the games and stacked movie lineup us horror fans are definitely eating good
Re: Rumour: God of War Dev Working on 'A New Franchise Within the God of War Universe'
Yawn. Incredibly disappointing.
Re: Project Windless Dev Explains the Game's Giant Rooster-Man Protagonist
This trailer was definitely one of the standouts of the show for me.
Re: Wolverine PS5 Release Date Reveal Sparks Bluepoint Cover-Up Claims
Good on you guys for talking about this. Keep up the chatter!
Re: Resident Evil Requiem (PS5) - Two-in-One Horror Not Quite an All-Timer
Why use such a negative connotation as the review title on a game you’ve given an 8 to?
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for March 2026 Announced
Eh not the strongest month, but I’ll definitely give Slime Rancher a go.
Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
Cool. But this reeks of damage control
Re: Opinion: Sony's Disgraceful Bluepoint Closure Should Concern Every PS Studios Fan
As a lifelong PlayStation gamer and fan, this is upsetting for numerous reasons. Besides the fact they’ve closed another talented team. They wasted them for half a decade on game they were never a good fit to make in the first place. It’s upsetting because it’s another signal that Sony is unwilling or uninterested in further investing in the types of games that have made me such a fan of theirs in the first place.
I’m not dumb. I understand the need for them to diversify their output to different genres, and the need to reach different types of gamers. I for one, welcome games like 4Loop, Marathon, Marvels Tokon, and even Concord being made in house. Even if some of them don’t interest me at all, I’m glad they’re still at least taking a swing. But at the cost of games like Days Gone, Concrete Genie, Until Dawn, Demons Souls, Detroit Become Human, etc.? Absolutely not.
As a platform holder they are the ones who should be in the position to take risks. They are the ones in position to take chances, and experiment with new ideas, and new IP. Instead they’ve become completely stagnant and sterile. It’s beyond disappointing that we’ve pretty much only seen re-releases and sequels this generation. And while those sequels have been great, and things like Son’s of Sparta are welcome, it’s not enough in my opinion. I’ve said it here before, and I’ll say it again. Thank goodness for third party studios.
Re: 'I'm Confident in the Direction We're Headed': Under-Fire PlayStation Boss Tries to Explain Baffling Bluepoint Closure
Inexcusable. I know I alone won’t make a difference but I think I’ll be more selective on how I spend my money on PlayStation studios from here on. For example I’m no longer interested in giving Marathon a go.
Re: 'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart
I genuinely like Jaffe. But I watched some of his stream playing this, and in my opinion it was a big ol case of user error. It was like watching man try and discover fire.
Re: Co-Op Shooter 4Loop Is Somehow Interesting and Uninteresting at the Same Time
I thought this trailer was much better than the reveal. Looking forward to giving this a shot when they announce the beta.
Re: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Real, and It Launches Tomorrow on PS5
Unreasonably excited about this
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for February 2026?
Legit banger. Could have gone for a few more indie reveals or console ports though
Re: Kena: Scars of Kosmora a Bigger and Better PS5 Sequel, Out in 2026
What a way to start the show. Can’t wait for this one.
Re: Reanimal (PS5) - First-Rate Terrors Thrive in This Haunting Spectacle
Already got this bad boy preordered from GameStop. Can’t wait to jump in
Re: The Internet Has Not Been Kind to Horizon Hunters Gathering
In my opinion games like this and Concord would have been received far better if they weren’t coming at the cost of new single player IP. If we were getting or had gotten new games from first and third party studios like we did last generation I think things would be so much different in regards of Sony doing games like this along side their single player stuff. But Bluepoint, Naughty Dog, Bend, Quantic Dream, Media Molecule, etc, have all been completely absent for a long time, and all we’ve really gotten for single player games is sequels. Yeah they’ve been excellent sequels but they’re not new IP.
Re: The Next Dark Pictures Game Approaches as Directive 8020 Secures a Release Date on PS5
Day one for me. They’re the only studio making these types of games so I’ll keep supporting them until they don’t
Re: PS Plus Extra Games for February 2026 Leaked
Excited for Neva. Have had that one in my wishlist for awhile
Re: Rumoured Rayman PS5 Remaster Is Real, Says Series Creator
For whatever reason Rayman has always held a special place in my heart, so I’m all for this.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Story Will Continue in New HBO TV Show
Dude kind of ruined TLOU imo. So this is very disappointing
Re: Sony Finally Confirms Horizon Co-Op Game, Horizon Hunters Gathering for PS5, PC
Let’s be real this looks terrible. The fact it got announced randomly on a Thursday afternoon doesn’t do much for confidence either. This generation of PlayStation continues to be such a disappointment. Extremely thankful for third party studios.
Re: Going Platinum #10: Jazzpunk: Director's Cut
Absolutely loved Jazzpunk. It’s always my go to recommendation when anyone asks for a recommendation for a fun and easy platinum
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2026?
Can’t wait to jump into Subnautica: Below Zero
Re: God of War TV Casting Continues with Mimir, Brok, and Sindri Actors
Why don’t you include photos of the actors landing these roles?
Re: You Stupid Idiot! Retro Ren & Stimpy Games Are Coming to PS5
100% day one buy. Can’t wait for this.
Re: PS3 Game Streaming Still Broken and Sony Draws Criticism
I’ll never understand why it has been such a crap show to get ps3 games running on modern devices
Re: PS5 Fans Just Can't Wait to Play Xbox's New Fable Game
Besides Gears of War and State of Decay, this is really the only major game I’ve been anticipating coming to PlayStation.
Re: PS1 Classic Rayman Looks Set for 30th Anniversary Release on PS5
Yessssssss! That’s what I’m talking about
Re: Captivating Historical Italian Adventure Becomes PS5 Console Exclusive to 'Deliver the Best Experience'
Hope this reviews well. Looks really interesting and I love Jennifer English
Re: Kiln Is a Pottery Party Brawler from Double Fine, Coming to PS5 in 2026
I remember this one from the Double Fine documentary. Really surprised to see it actually being released
Re: Battlefield 6 Season 2 Coming Next Month as Season 1 Gets Extension
I play pretty much every day and didn’t even realize we were in season 1 😂
Re: Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, More Showing Up for the New Game+ Showcase Today
This showcase seems far more focused on the 5 hosts than the actual games.
Re: Sony Roasted for Promoting 'Temu Resident Evil' Ebola Village for PS5, PS4
Eh to each their own. I thought the trailer looked fine and might even be something I’d eventually pick up on sale. Far more interesting to me than South Park characters coming to Fortnite, Stranger things coming to Dead by Daylight, or the dozens of Asian fantasy slop games ripping each other off that come out consistently.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for January 2026 Announced
Yikes. Not a good start to the year.
Re: Terminator Survivors Delayed Indefinitely, Drops Co-Op Multiplayer
Incredibly disappointing that they’re dropping the multiplayer aspect. Not sure that I’m all that interested any longer, but I’ll save final judgment for the next trailer.
Re: Sony Announces 4Loop, the Next Co-Op Game from the Creator of Left 4 Dead
@HonestHick you ok dude? You seem to be taking this game super personal.
Re: 007 First Light Unveils Lenny Kravitz as a Villain in New Trailer
My excitement for this game plummeted with this reveal lol
Re: Sony Announces 4Loop, the Next Co-Op Game from the Creator of Left 4 Dead
Thought the gameplay looked a little stiff but I’m excited regardless.
Re: Feature: Predict The Game Awards 2025 with Our 20 Question Quiz
@SBBuds if Arc Raiders is the best game you’ve ever played I genuinely feel bad for you lol
Re: Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat Publisher Warner Bros Bought for $82 Billion by Netflix
Well that price would explain why Sony wasn’t interested
Re: PlayStation to Publish New PS5, PC Co-Op Game from Left 4 Dead Creator
Left 4 Dead was really the only Xbox exclusive I was jealous of not being on PlayStation. Very excited to see what this game is.