@Giygas_95 I'm the opposite. In the past, he used to be the voice of reason. Hell, I would even use his arguments when talking to friends. Now, I don't know what happened but ever since the Switch, something changed. He just talks out of his **s with no accountability. You may notice this when he talks about Stadia — it just reeks misinformation. For someone who calls himself "Review Tech", he awfully knows nothing about tech.
Imagine Marques Brownlee having a phone review channel but has no idea how a phone operates, can't explain why OEMs took said-decision during R&D and why this is the final design. He'd be a joke, that's how I see RTU today, as a joke. Sorry, for dragging you into this super unrelated topic lol
@Giygas_95 really? Did he by any chance say "This price is probably not accurate, but knowing Sony, it most likely is. Don't forget to get cutting edge gamer with 40% when Code: FATcucumber is used".
@Ralizah Right? They could use the Dualshock's full potential with the touch pad and the sixaxis gyroscope. But I guess, it's up to us to tell them we want those features.
Isn't that common sense? Both companies are out here trying to make money; they have families to feed — it seems a bit odd to wish for one company to fail, so the other can prevail.
You don't want one company to lead the market, that's how you end up with an irreversible monopoly (i.e. YouTube). Let them both win.
Personally, I want them to acquire Shift Up. : : S H I F T U P : : http://shiftup.co.kr/
Currently in development of Project EVE
Mobile developers of NIKKE: The Goddess of Victory
Mobile developers of Destiny Child (surely you seen this).
They clearly have a vision and acquiring this studio would definitely come with some caveats, i.e. not censoring games. Not a very popular Studio, so it wouldn't affect the gaming market.
Basically, the same thing I said about the Switch. The technology already existed, there's nothing original about the hardware. For a developers, new unique hardware is what thrives motivation. If they are just working with slightly PC parts, how's it different from just working on a PC?
Both use the same specifications, so I highly doubt it'll be much more powerful than the Xbox Scarlett. Also, apparently, it'll no longer be about graphics, but programming. Very excited for that.
I don't think E3 is irrelevant, it's just not what it used to be. E3 used to be the most looked forward gaming event of the year, big news and all, but with the innovation of the Internet, you can have an E3 without booking a single venue.
Baseless rumour on old and outdated information. Kojima mentioned his new game would be a timed exclusive, however this was stated BEFORE he had Decima Engine.
Decima Engine is a proprietary engine developed by Guerilla Games. Before Kojima, it had no name. Kojima Productions helped develop further the engine but it still proprietary to Sony Interactive Entertainment and currently has no compatibility to run executable files on Windows. Until Dawn is not on PC specifically because it was developed using Decima. Supermassive Games is using Unreal Engine 4 for Man of Medan because they wanted to make a multiplaform title. Decima is incapable of running on Windows.
You can have a look on the list of titles made using Decima and see that there's a consistency in development. By the way, in order for Decima to run on Windows, they'd need a compiler, which I don't they have given the nature of the engine.
I wouldn't want them to buy a company that makes more money without them i.e. Platinum Games, Insomniac. If those companies want to stay independent, it should remain as that.
My picks, however:
Shift Up
JP Games
Access Games I'd place Kojima Productions here, but that won't happen.
I don't see how that's an improvement. In what instance would one purchase a game and not downloading/ play it after?
In the world where I purchase Skyrim and play it. I will only realize how garbage is by playing it. I think it would be better to keep that and add if you played/ downloaded the game, you have 48 hours to apply for a refund with a critical reason.
@madcow78 In addition, this trailer is telling a story. Most elements shown are details that has been revealed or that we know that fit the theme of this marketing marvel.
Games like Dreams, Concrete Genie, InFamous didn't make the cut. Doesn't mean they're coming to PS5 or PC.
It was meh. I understand their line of thought as a marketing person. They want to advertise titles that would have not gotten any attention otherwise. It kinda worked, I have ReadySet Heroes is the back of my mind for no reason now lol. They wouldn't advertise a major titles before the release of Days Gone. Not even Nintendo does that.
It could be better, sure, I won't disagree. But you have to understand with a platform like this, they can push lot more on different titles.
I find it a classic solution, if you want to play those MEGA AAA titles, but the PS4 or Xbox is already being used. Most of them are not on the Switch—what to do? Wait is not an option.
Stadia might fix that issue. Yes, I know GeForce Now is more than a viable solution already, but in my case, I have to move it from my home theater setup. Chromecast Ultra is a better portable device.
@BarFooToo They also called Double Fine Productions their friends. I'm sure it's just a respectful way to address to other companies. When Reggie released his retirement statement, Shawn Layden said "from your friends at Playstation". Yesterday when Google was talking about Stadia, they showed a Pac-Man inspired Style filter and followed along with the lines "This is from an old friend" [supposedly Namco or Atari].
I wonder if PlayStation has any plans to change their core values and become more willing to cooperate, other than just necessary.
It sounds to me game companies don't have rivalry now. Microsoft is changing their services to be fully multiplaform (as Phil said he want Xbox Live in both Switch AND PS4, I kid you not) and streaming. Nintendo is focused in bringing classics exclusives whilst having a major appeal to the general market. What is Playstation doing? They said more couch co-op and less AAA titles per year—that doesn't sound like a plan to me.
Google will be directly competing with Microsoft (again, MS doesn't catch a break lol), Steam is competing with Epic Games. Nintendo is chilling and I don't know what Playstation is doing.
Retailers say it's coming this year. Apparently, Animal Crossing has a placeholder date and the guy from GameStop said it can come sooner. So, there's no real reason not to believe it won't come this year.
Is it not a "No-Brainer" that the lack of over-sexualized characters makes the game maturer? You have games like GTA where they exploit sex, an indication that said game is for a maturer audience.
Then you have sexual innuendo, where tits and ass are the highlight, but mainly to attract weak minded audience, people who still a child at heart (not trying to offend anyone, it's just true). This doesn't make a game mature, gore violence does, graphic sexual scene does, not the showcase of sideboob and skin.
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Re: Don't Believe European Retailer MediaMarkt's Sky High PS5 Pre-Order Price
@Giygas_95 I'm the opposite. In the past, he used to be the voice of reason. Hell, I would even use his arguments when talking to friends. Now, I don't know what happened but ever since the Switch, something changed. He just talks out of his **s with no accountability. You may notice this when he talks about Stadia — it just reeks misinformation. For someone who calls himself "Review Tech", he awfully knows nothing about tech.
Imagine Marques Brownlee having a phone review channel but has no idea how a phone operates, can't explain why OEMs took said-decision during R&D and why this is the final design. He'd be a joke, that's how I see RTU today, as a joke. Sorry, for dragging you into this super unrelated topic lol
Re: Don't Believe European Retailer MediaMarkt's Sky High PS5 Pre-Order Price
@Giygas_95 He actually said that? Common sense for once. Hopefully it's here to stay.
Re: Don't Believe European Retailer MediaMarkt's Sky High PS5 Pre-Order Price
@Giygas_95 really? Did he by any chance say "This price is probably not accurate, but knowing Sony, it most likely is. Don't forget to get cutting edge gamer with 40% when Code: FATcucumber is used".
Did he say that?
Re: Guide: When Is Sony's PlayStation ChinaJoy Press Conference?
I know it's China-joy, but Project Eve, Granblue Fantasy, ANNO. I'm expecting some news on these.
Re: Don't Believe European Retailer MediaMarkt's Sky High PS5 Pre-Order Price
People like ReviewTechUSA will still bash Sony for this price point, even though it's not official.
Some people should not have the ability to walk or talk or make videos for that matter.
Re: Hands On: Concrete Genie Plays to the Strengths of Sony's First-Party
@Ralizah It was available in Little Big Planet, Gravity Rush and Gravity Rush 2, there's more a lot more. The idea is to offer people a choice.
Re: Hands On: Concrete Genie Plays to the Strengths of Sony's First-Party
@Ralizah Right? They could use the Dualshock's full potential with the touch pad and the sixaxis gyroscope. But I guess, it's up to us to tell them we want those features.
Re: Hands On: Concrete Genie Plays to the Strengths of Sony's First-Party
@get2sammyb What's the frame rate of the game?
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Won't Take Away from Sony to Achieve Success
Isn't that common sense? Both companies are out here trying to make money; they have families to feed — it seems a bit odd to wish for one company to fail, so the other can prevail.
You don't want one company to lead the market, that's how you end up with an irreversible monopoly (i.e. YouTube). Let them both win.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Has No Pre-Order Bonuses, 'We Don't Do That, Everyone Gets the Same Game'
Pre-order bonuses will not reach the level of scum as selling NFC toys that give you extra in-game content.
Re: Random: Embarrass Your Friends with These PlayStation Branded Shirts
A bit much. They need to take notes from Pokémon
Re: Feature: Which Studios Could Sony Realistically Acquire?
Personally, I want them to acquire Shift Up.
: : S H I F T U P : : http://shiftup.co.kr/
They clearly have a vision and acquiring this studio would definitely come with some caveats, i.e. not censoring games. Not a very popular Studio, so it wouldn't affect the gaming market.
Re: Sony: The World Isn't Ready for Game Streaming, Consoles Like PS5 are Still Necessary
That is true. Sony knows it better than anyone the world will not well receive game streaming cough PS Now cough
But they will in 5 years time. Internet of Things is the future after all.
Re: Sony Looks to Be Locking Timed Exclusives for PS5
I guess having your own Trade Show at the start of the year has its benefits.
Not the kind of practice that makes you look good, look at Epic Games (situation is different, Epic Store is free to use).
Re: Tifa's Chest Size Reduced in Final Fantasy VII Remake Per Square Enix Ethics Department Request
Who expects a brawler to fight with melons on your chest? That's what it feels like.
Re: PS5 Is 'Hard to Get Excited About', Says Platinum Boss
Basically, the same thing I said about the Switch. The technology already existed, there's nothing original about the hardware. For a developers, new unique hardware is what thrives motivation. If they are just working with slightly PC parts, how's it different from just working on a PC?
Re: Rumour: PS5 Is More Powerful Than Project Scarlett
Both use the same specifications, so I highly doubt it'll be much more powerful than the Xbox Scarlett. Also, apparently, it'll no longer be about graphics, but programming. Very excited for that.
Re: Reaction: Sony's Decision to Skip E3 2019 Is Starting to Look Really Smart
I don't think E3 is irrelevant, it's just not what it used to be. E3 used to be the most looked forward gaming event of the year, big news and all, but with the innovation of the Internet, you can have an E3 without booking a single venue.
It's a tough pill to swallow, I know.
Re: Rumour: Death Stranding Is a Timed PS4 Exclusive, Coming to PC
Baseless rumour on old and outdated information. Kojima mentioned his new game would be a timed exclusive, however this was stated BEFORE he had Decima Engine.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decima_(game_engine)
Decima Engine is a proprietary engine developed by Guerilla Games. Before Kojima, it had no name. Kojima Productions helped develop further the engine but it still proprietary to Sony Interactive Entertainment and currently has no compatibility to run executable files on Windows. Until Dawn is not on PC specifically because it was developed using Decima. Supermassive Games is using Unreal Engine 4 for Man of Medan because they wanted to make a multiplaform title. Decima is incapable of running on Windows.
You can have a look on the list of titles made using Decima and see that there's a consistency in development. By the way, in order for Decima to run on Windows, they'd need a compiler, which I don't they have given the nature of the engine.
Re: Rumour: Death Stranding's Release Date May Have Leaked
@Alex_Bevan We are not, but I fail to understand how that's mutually exclusive.
Re: Sony to Invest in First-Party Studios 'Through Organic Growth and Acquisitions' for PS5
I wouldn't want them to buy a company that makes more money without them i.e. Platinum Games, Insomniac. If those companies want to stay independent, it should remain as that.
My picks, however:
I'd place Kojima Productions here, but that won't happen.
Re: PlayStation Team Was 'Caught Off-Guard' by Sony's Tech Partnership with Microsoft
So, people don't understand how functional organizations work?
Re: A Japanese Converter Will Let You Use Switch Controllers on Your PS4
That gap on the trigger buttons is awful on Dualshock. It's much better on the Switch Pro Controller.
Re: Feature: Sony Won't Be at E3 2019, But Here Are 7 Reasons to Still Be Hyped
Since Sony is not at E3, I don't have to worry about staying up all night.
Re: Insiders Claim That Next Xbox Is More Advanced Than PS5
Yawn. Aren't they going full digital and streaming?
Re: People Are Panicking Over Ghost of Tsushima's Progress
It could be that someone was fired and they need someone new.
Re: American Rapper LOGIC Is Apparently Going to Be in The Last of Us: Part 2
@Gmork___ Ohh, so like, you hate the entire cast of the Last of Us, God of War and Death Stranding? Just because they're celebrities?
Re: American Rapper LOGIC Is Apparently Going to Be in The Last of Us: Part 2
I don't understand how:
1) People hate Logic,
2) People haven't heard of him or his songs.
We're reaching Nintendo fan-level of oblivious!
Re: Sony's Digital Refund Policy Takes a Welcome Step Forward
I don't see how that's an improvement. In what instance would one purchase a game and not downloading/ play it after?
In the world where I purchase Skyrim and play it. I will only realize how garbage is by playing it. I think it would be better to keep that and add if you played/ downloaded the game, you have 48 hours to apply for a refund with a critical reason.
Re: Sony Flaunts Its Impressive List of Exclusive Games With New 'Only on PlayStation' Hype Trailer
@madcow78 In addition, this trailer is telling a story. Most elements shown are details that has been revealed or that we know that fit the theme of this marketing marvel.
Games like Dreams, Concrete Genie, InFamous didn't make the cut. Doesn't mean they're coming to PS5 or PC.
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play Livestream?
It was meh. I understand their line of thought as a marketing person. They want to advertise titles that would have not gotten any attention otherwise. It kinda worked, I have ReadySet Heroes is the back of my mind for no reason now lol. They wouldn't advertise a major titles before the release of Days Gone. Not even Nintendo does that.
It could be better, sure, I won't disagree. But you have to understand with a platform like this, they can push lot more on different titles.
Re: Sony Reveals State of Play, a Series of Live Broadcasts Covering PS4 Announcements
Not a fan of the name 🙁 They should have called it Pulse, like the original one (for nostalgia purposes of course)
https://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/12/05/introducing-pulse-presented-by-playstation-network/
Re: Ex-PlayStation Executive: Google Stadia Starts Inevitable Shift Away from Consoles
I find it a classic solution, if you want to play those MEGA AAA titles, but the PS4 or Xbox is already being used. Most of them are not on the Switch—what to do? Wait is not an option.
Stadia might fix that issue. Yes, I know GeForce Now is more than a viable solution already, but in my case, I have to move it from my home theater setup. Chromecast Ultra is a better portable device.
Re: Animated Arcade Game Cuphead Skipping PS4
@BarFooToo They also called Double Fine Productions their friends. I'm sure it's just a respectful way to address to other companies. When Reggie released his retirement statement, Shawn Layden said "from your friends at Playstation". Yesterday when Google was talking about Stadia, they showed a Pac-Man inspired Style filter and followed along with the lines "This is from an old friend" [supposedly Namco or Atari].
Sounds like it's a formal way of speaking.
Re: Animated Arcade Game Cuphead Skipping PS4
I wonder if PlayStation has any plans to change their core values and become more willing to cooperate, other than just necessary.
It sounds to me game companies don't have rivalry now. Microsoft is changing their services to be fully multiplaform (as Phil said he want Xbox Live in both Switch AND PS4, I kid you not) and streaming.
Nintendo is focused in bringing classics exclusives whilst having a major appeal to the general market.
What is Playstation doing? They said more couch co-op and less AAA titles per year—that doesn't sound like a plan to me.
Google will be directly competing with Microsoft (again, MS doesn't catch a break lol), Steam is competing with Epic Games. Nintendo is chilling and I don't know what Playstation is doing.
Re: Animated Arcade Game Cuphead Skipping PS4
@NintenGuy Right? You see more venomous comments in Nintendo Life, but they have no morals there, so it's expected.
Re: Sony: Nintendo's Doing Wonderful Things with the Switch
Ohh, I was thinking it would cover the whole article, not just that particular quote.
Re: PlayStation Europe Veteran Jim Ryan Is the New President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment
This comment section is both trust and distrust.
Balanced, as all things should be.
Re: Kingdom Hearts Director Threatens to Reconsider Worldwide Release Dates After Kingdom Hearts III Leaks
@manu0 Digital Foundry seems to have a different judgement.
Re: Kingdom Hearts 3 Is the Fastest Selling Entry in the Series with 5 Million Units Shipped
I really want to know what the split looks like.
Re: PSN Alone Generated More Revenue Than the Entirety of Nintendo in 2018
This honestly made me wet ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) You won't see GameXplain report these. In fact, no YouTuber will cause none of them know how to research.
Re: PS4 Was the World's Best-Selling Console in 2018
Incoming "Only US and Japan numbers matters" comments.
Re: The Last of Us: Part II Coming 'Very Soon' According to Composer
Retailers say it's coming this year. Apparently, Animal Crossing has a placeholder date and the guy from GameStop said it can come sooner. So, there's no real reason not to believe it won't come this year.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Resident Evil 2 Sells Best on PS4 by a Mile
pretends to be shocked
Re: Dead or Alive 6 Can't Shed Hyper-Sexualisation Or Fans Will Leave
Is it not a "No-Brainer" that the lack of over-sexualized characters makes the game maturer? You have games like GTA where they exploit sex, an indication that said game is for a maturer audience.
Then you have sexual innuendo, where tits and ass are the highlight, but mainly to attract weak minded audience, people who still a child at heart (not trying to offend anyone, it's just true). This doesn't make a game mature, gore violence does, graphic sexual scene does, not the showcase of sideboob and skin.
Re: Kingdom Hearts Director Threatens to Reconsider Worldwide Release Dates After Kingdom Hearts III Leaks
Remember Nomura, all the leaks were on Xbox One.
Re: PS4 Exclusives Lead the Charge in DICE Awards 2019 Nominations
@Knuckles-Fajita Last year, they nominated every Nintendo game released and awarded all of them. No bias here whatsoever.
Re: Catherine: Full Body Site Confirms PS4 Exclusivity in the West, No Vita Version
@Lando_ It is releasing on the Vita, in Japanese. The site says PS4, so that it as a timed exclusive.
Re: Sony Acquires Audio Engineering Firm Behind Multiformat Middleware Wwise
Native TrueHD on all games? It's not a true 3D audio if it's not Atmos.
Re: Detroit Developer Quantic Dream Teases Great News Soon
I bet it's about Microsoft buying them.