I just think in genreral, some gamers get put off by the quirkiness of Japanese games. Like 20yrs ago not alot of ppl paid or bother to play a JRPG in America and it is still the same now. They have modernized the hell of Final Fantasy for the western audience and personally for me I dont like it, but, because of that they found success.
Anime has definitely helped but most ppl in the casual market want FPS/3rd shooter, AAA, and your occasional Animal Crossing games.
I will always love Japanese games, most of my favorite games are Japanese, western games put me off(not all)because some try to put their social commentary into it and I am not here for that.
So a PS5 pro wouldn't matter if these developers dont want to make their games 60fps.
To me, $60-$100 games should be 60fps no matter what now. In this gen console it is expected now. It does help that Plague Tale was on gamepass so you can let it go, but, not Gotham Knights. You want ppl to pay for day 1 releases at full price, then it better be 60fps.
Well guys build a PC over the next few years or go cheap and get a Xbox if you care for COD and Activision games. Xbox is not playing anymore.
Personally, I am cool with it. I want exclusives to be back I want our console to have a brand identity. If I wanted complete freedom I would've built a PC by now.
Considering all the bad reviews for SR, ppl keep buying it. Either ppl want to believe in Volition or ppl want a goofy game where they can wreck some s***.
This is going to change the company, it is going prioritize the things that makes them a ton of money just like now.
Yes ppl, it will effect their games and quality. Sony wants to be a media giant and move away from being a video game giant. Is it just a normal progression to make more money.
Sony is going to the feel squeeze next year with prices of games and console prices. Realizing that gaming is a hobby and there cheaper hobbies out there to replace it. From their PS premium to console prices, Sony has been missing the mark with this gen and it comes from the top Jim Ryan. He's not prioritizing us consumers anymore it is just for him and shareholders.
Good! PlayStation have forsaken them for western games that I personally aren't interested anymore. I got into games because Japanese games felt better storywise.
Nintendo has been catering to them in better ways.
Right! That's why I got one too, I have also been supporting PlayStation since the PS1 days, there just comes to a point where the brand only cares for itself and not is consumers anymore.
As a Sonic fan for like 20+ years, Sega is making the same mistake as STH 06, rushing a game out for profit again. Just wait on this, dont support it at full price.
That terrible game came out in November so is this game, they want that Christmas money, just wait.
Chips shortages and recession isn't a good excuse for a company who are proud to announce when they're recording record breaking profits.
And those defending it need to see for what it is, PlayStation dominates the gaming market in alot of these countries so of course they will squeeze out more out of their customers, it is business 101, if you can do it you will. Where in the US they have strong competition from MS, they cant do it here or else the XSS looks even better at $299.
Feelings and loyalty to a brand shouldn't be used as way to justify price hikes, and even worse supporting it makes it part of the problem.
Comments 699
Re: Feature: 8 PS5, PS4 Predictions for The Game Awards 2022
Personally, I think HFW wasn't a disappointment but more lack luster really. The beautiful scenery coupled with a average story is what held it back.
Like the story was very predictable once you complete a quarter of the game.
I hope we get some surprising trailers and maybe one or 2 cool announcements.
Re: Amnesia: The Bunker Is a More Open-Ended Survival Horror Adventure
I am open to this, I really enjoyed the last few entries.
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for December 2022 Announced
Omg! I am so glad that Mass effect is on PS+ for next month.
I was about to buy it on black friday.
Re: Square and Enix Joined Forces 20 Years Ago Today
I will always cherish my Squaresoft sweater my mother found at a K-Mart lol
Re: The Callisto Protocol PS5, PS4 Trophies Will Make You Fight for That Platinum
I am so excited to tackle these challenges.
Re: Some God of War Ragnarok Collector's Editions Are Missing the Actual Game
Sony dropping the ball lately, I feel bad for the ppl who pre ordered this and can't play the game.
Re: PS Plus Premium Members Bemused by Sony Once Again
Good thing I didn't get the premium, seems like its a ripoff to ppl who put big dollars on it.
Extra looking like the value tier haha.
Re: Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2 Reveal Huge First Season of Content
For reals only two maps??
Smh...I dont care about two new guns, I want more maps. At least Spec ops is getting a new map...
Re: Ys 8 Has Graphical Improvements and a 120fps Mode on PS5
That's cool, cant wait to play it.
Re: New Valkyrie Elysium Update Adds More Modes, Difficulty Levels
I am very close to beating the game, so extra content is nice to finish up the game.
Re: Sony Might Be Making a Horizon MMO, And It Could Come to Phones
Hard pass because I know its going to be massively grindy.
I just dont like playing on my phone either.
Re: Evidence of Elden Ring DLC Mounts as Patch Files Indicate New Bosses Are Incoming
I am ready to get back into Elden Ring.
Re: Sonic Throws Hands at Lightning Speed in High-Energy Frontiers Trailer
Honestly..even after the trailer. I just dont see a good game there.
Would love to be surprised.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2022?
I like the selection cant complain about it
Re: Japan Simply Isn't Enough Anymore as Square Enix Calls Global Market a 'Critical' Priority
I just think in genreral, some gamers get put off by the quirkiness of Japanese games. Like 20yrs ago not alot of ppl paid or bother to play a JRPG in America and it is still the same now. They have modernized the hell of Final Fantasy for the western audience and personally for me I dont like it, but, because of that they found success.
Anime has definitely helped but most ppl in the casual market want FPS/3rd shooter, AAA, and your occasional Animal Crossing games.
I will always love Japanese games, most of my favorite games are Japanese, western games put me off(not all)because some try to put their social commentary into it and I am not here for that.
Re: PS5 Players Don't Want to See 60fps Die Out
So a PS5 pro wouldn't matter if these developers dont want to make their games 60fps.
To me, $60-$100 games should be 60fps no matter what now. In this gen console it is expected now. It does help that Plague Tale was on gamepass so you can let it go, but, not Gotham Knights. You want ppl to pay for day 1 releases at full price, then it better be 60fps.
Re: You Won't Be Waiting Too Long for Silent Hill 2 on PS5
Omg that's awesome.
Cannot wait to play this again.
Re: Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose (PS5) - Creative DLC Is a Short But Sweet Send-Off
$20 for a sample taste, I am good. I will wait for a sale instead.
Re: Star Ocean: The Divine Force Embraces the Cheese with Rocking Opening Movie
I am downloading the demo, I been fan of Star Ocean since first departure on the PSP. I replayed it on the PS4.
I just feel like Tri Ace have been on a downslope and their last game showed its age. So I want to believe in this demo.
Re: Trails into Reverie Brings an End to Cold Steel's Story in Summer 2023 on PS5, PS4
I am willing to buy this, but, haven't played this particular franchise since the PS3 era. That limited edition looks nice.
Re: Silent Hill F Revealed by Konami, But Who Knows What It Is
The art style for this game looks good. Cant wait to see more reveals.
Re: Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Adventures to PS5 with All DLC in 2023
I am glad I waited on this, been wanting to play it.
Re: Beyond Good & Evil 2 Has Been in Development Longer Than Literally Any Game, Ever
This game is going to be epic in 2027.
Re: Need for Speed Unbound Adopts a Bold New Look in First PS5 Screens
I love the art style!!
If gameplay looks good, I am down to buy day 1.
Re: PS5, PS4 Loyalty Scheme PS Stars Out Now in North America
Stars is terrible, I gotta drop $6000 just to get a "free" game. I will stick with my Best Buy rewards thank you.
Re: Valkyrie Elysium (PS5) - Quality Combat Elevates Drab Action RPG
As a action JRPG, it let me down on the story, considering this franchise is filled with lore.
The combat is good, and so is the music.
Re: A Plague Tale: Requiem Average Playthrough Will Take 15-18 Hours, and 'There's No Filler'
I am glad I got gamepass for this. The longevity is fine as long it is quality. I prefer less padded out game.
Re: Valkyrie Elysium Has Multiple Endings, Roughly 20 Hours Long, with More Content Coming
I am definitely excited for game. Played all I could from demo.
Re: PS5, PS4 Port of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Delayed to December
That's good, that way ppl who are getting this get a quality release.
Cant wait for the main game.
Re: Mini Review: Session: Skate Sim (PS5) - A Realism Focused Love Letter to Skating, For Better or Worse
I am down to buy this on a sale. Practically addicted to skating games.
Re: Poll: Are You Okay with Kiryu Being a Main Character Again in the New Like a Dragon Games?
It dont matter to me, I love these games. They bring a fresh of breath air for this gaming industry.
Re: Disappointment as Tales of Symphonia Remaster Is Seemingly 30FPS, 1080p on PS4
Fu** that!
In 2022, these developers cant make it at 60fps...a gamecube game of all things. I bet they want $50 for it too.
I bet someone on PC is like emulator bro.
Re: Atlus Wants to Sell You Another Persona 5 Royal Collector's Edition, This Time on PS5
I still own the OG one unopened, I dont feel the need to get another one.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game Shown at Sony's Latest State of Play?
Gonna be in minority here but getting to see a new Yakuza game coming out was fantastic news for me.
Re: Square Enix Action RPG Valkyrie Elysium's Demo Releases Tomorrow on PS5, PS4
Nice, now I dont have to see someone play it to decide if I want to pre order for this game specifically.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2022?
I am really excited for Ishin and Rise of the Ronin. That controller looks good too!
Re: PlayStation Bites Back At 'Inadequate' Call of Duty Offer from Microsoft
Well guys build a PC over the next few years or go cheap and get a Xbox if you care for COD and Activision games. Xbox is not playing anymore.
Personally, I am cool with it. I want exclusives to be back I want our console to have a brand identity. If I wanted complete freedom I would've built a PC by now.
Re: Grey PS5 Console Cover, Controller, and Headset Revealed by Sony
Gray camouflage...looks ugly. With so many other color palettes to choose from this go with this.
Re: The Last of Us PS5's Pricey Firefly Edition Shipping in Shocking Condition
Sony dont give a f*** anymore for customers. They will keep doing this to cut corners and maximize profits.
Re: Rumour: That Long Awaited Silent Hill Reveal May Be Coming Sooner Rather Than Later
Its been silent for a long time and I am sure getting the reboot was a hard hill to climb.
I am excited for it tho.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Saints Row Claims the Throne, Sells Best on PS5
Considering all the bad reviews for SR, ppl keep buying it. Either ppl want to believe in Volition or ppl want a goofy game where they can wreck some s***.
If that's the case Just Cause 4 is super cheap.
Re: Oh Lawd He Comin: Big Chungus Potentially Appearing in MultiVersus
Big Chungus is going to reign supreme until someone knocks you off.
Re: First Impressions: SEGA's Multiplayer FPS Hyenas Is Baffling, But Maybe in a Good Way
When I finished reading this article my main reaction was to nod my head. I will keep a eye on this.
Re: Sony: Efforts Beyond Console Do Not Diminish Our Passion for Amazing Single Player Games
This is going to change the company, it is going prioritize the things that makes them a ton of money just like now.
Yes ppl, it will effect their games and quality. Sony wants to be a media giant and move away from being a video game giant. Is it just a normal progression to make more money.
Re: New PS5 Model Reportedly Lighter Than Ever
Why buy weights and when you can bench press a PS5.
Re: Reaction: PS5 Price Hike a Sobering Sign of the Times
Sony is going to the feel squeeze next year with prices of games and console prices. Realizing that gaming is a hobby and there cheaper hobbies out there to replace it. From their PS premium to console prices, Sony has been missing the mark with this gen and it comes from the top Jim Ryan. He's not prioritizing us consumers anymore it is just for him and shareholders.
Re: Japanese Gamers Aren't Impressed with PS5's Price Hike
Good! PlayStation have forsaken them for western games that I personally aren't interested anymore. I got into games because Japanese games felt better storywise.
Nintendo has been catering to them in better ways.
Re: PS5 Price Increase Confirmed for UK, Europe, Japan, Canada, and More
@sanderson72
Right! That's why I got one too, I have also been supporting PlayStation since the PS1 days, there just comes to a point where the brand only cares for itself and not is consumers anymore.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Divides Fans with Footage Showing 'Copy-Pasted' Level Design
As a Sonic fan for like 20+ years, Sega is making the same mistake as STH 06, rushing a game out for profit again. Just wait on this, dont support it at full price.
That terrible game came out in November so is this game, they want that Christmas money, just wait.
Re: PS5 Price Increase Confirmed for UK, Europe, Japan, Canada, and More
Chips shortages and recession isn't a good excuse for a company who are proud to announce when they're recording record breaking profits.
And those defending it need to see for what it is, PlayStation dominates the gaming market in alot of these countries so of course they will squeeze out more out of their customers, it is business 101, if you can do it you will. Where in the US they have strong competition from MS, they cant do it here or else the XSS looks even better at $299.
Feelings and loyalty to a brand shouldn't be used as way to justify price hikes, and even worse supporting it makes it part of the problem.