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@Oram77 the correct grammar is “what was he meant to do?”

Also the ending of GoT clearly set him up as someone whose message would spread. The fact that SP let that go to focus on this story in particular is ridiculous and the way people cope with that is getting ridiculous as well.

@Oram77 you mean the one cutscene where it’s an animated cliff notes version of his story? And how he was “never heard from again”? Yeah I’m aware.

@The_Wailing_Doom No, and whoever is telling you this is selling you a bill of goods. Some people are justifiably upset that SP threw Jin in the trash for a typical “strong female protagonist”, but this was not the root of the boycott. I was personally planning on buying the game because I loved Tsushima and I love SP.

99.9% of the boycotts were focused on the dev team member who trivialized political assassinations and, even though SP let them go, several other dev members liked and boosted the post but kept their jobs. But, because that’s a harder boycott to morally make fun of, people with agendas will tell you it’s because of all the “ists” who were scared to play as a female character.

@PuppetMaster the fact you monitor and track my comments is sad man. There’s more to life than “owning the chuds”

In terms of PlayStation, it’s not an incorrect assessment. Name the last PS exclusive that made a (positive) industry-wide impact. It would be Helldivers 2 but that’s not exclusive anymore. Nintendo is a unique special beast, they’re the exception and not the rule.

Again, what are the actual sale numbers? All this article shows are overall game revenue, led by ANOTHER game, and we’re told:

“Well Yotei came out this month and the month showed growth compared to last year so that means it’s selling awesome”

So, again, what are the SPECIFIC sale numbers?

I’ve been a PS gamer since 1998 and I love the brand but it’s getting a little sad how much people are willing to fall on the sword for this game.

EDIT; Also inb4 “it’s sad so many grifters are trying to smear the game hurhur”

I’ll readily admit that as much as I adored GoT, I’m skipping Yotei. So it could be a banger that deserves all the credit. Simply based on what I do know and what I have seen though, I’m not sure what is here is worth the fierce defense a lot of Sony fans are giving it,

@PuppetMaster No they're not. The game launched softly no matter how the data is actually spun, it has ZERO resonance right now outside of PS fanboys and it will be a footnote in a few years when people ask "What was the name of that Ghost of Tsushima sequel? Ghost of Yoplait or something?"

No actual real concrete sales numbers are out (which if there was something to brag about you know there would be bragging) and Sony has already started winding down online adverts for the game.

So no, sorry, no one is wailing or gnashing their teeth at being "owned" by this article.

That headline ain't saying much since Spider-Man 2 lost 40% of the sales of the first Spider-Man game. But hey, when a game launches soft I guess you gotta make chicken salad out of chicken **** somehow.

@0niguy the difference is that Nintendo, while using the same IPs consistently, always seeks to put a new spin on the gameplay.

Yes. I wish we had more PS1/PS2 era style PS exclusives

I hope people enjoy it but I just can’t bring myself to monetarily support the game.

I adored the first Ghost and I love SP’s catalogue of games.

I hate that I just can’t support this one.

Stars a guy and girl? So is it a romance game?

@Ultrasmiles some people just want to watch the world burn

Though, a Carmelita Fox spin-off could be fun

@12AngryCats correct

Sounds perfect. Give a small budget to that 10% and let em work.

I know a lot of people here don't like Pachter and will defend Sony no matter what but hey, a blind squirrel CAN find an acorn every now and then.

Regardless of the source, nothing he is saying is incorrect. Current Sony cares less about innovation and good games and more about profits and positioning the right "message"

Put aside the source and put aside any fanboyism, and actually marinate on what he says. I've been a PS gamer since 1998 and nothing in these quotes rings false to me.

The editorializing in this article really comes across as someone coming to the defense of “m’lady”, which happens to be a corporation in this case.

They’re just jokes.

Please, for love of everything, make an interesting and artistically unique game that focuses on story and fun over messaging and fidelity.

Astro Bot was a big hit for a reason. Because THAT is what PlayStation fans became fans of. The original God of War (2005) and Last of Us were great when they released because they were part of the PlayStation line-up that included so many other unique experiences. Now? Every game has to be 3rd person, high fidelity, probably open or semi-open world with some type of diverse protagonist and collectibles all over.

Dare to be different. Dare to be what PlayStation ACTUALLY is.

Several things can be true at once:

1. It is horrendous and gut-punching for people to lose a job and it has nothing to do with their behavior.

2. Yes, businesses/corporations care most about money. However it is also important to remember it is that same money that allows them to finance and attempt to create the games we play. Some publishers obviously do this better (and more morally) better than others but this is the way it works.

3. The proof of the pudding is in the tasting. Yes, gaming is more profitable than ever but is that for EVERY game? No, of course not. Several games flop and for a variety of reasons. It has to do with talent and the way that talent is managed as well. I’m not trying to shill for anyone but I do wonder why most of this only seems to happen in Western developers and publishers? Hmmm.

I’ll take a Rule of Rose remake for $400, Alex

@SeaDaVie

Monetarily, sure. Playstation is killing it. But, if we’re honest brokers here, we have to admit Playstation is succeeding IN SPITE of itself, not because of itself. There are many possibly reasons to this, such as Xbox falling as a competitor, but either way it’s the reality.

At some point, bad decisions are bad decisions and will tip the scale. The seeds planted right now have to eventually bloom and when they do, Playstation will have to answer for them.

We are currently in a generation where Microsoft has outpaced Sony in significant game releases on PlayStation. PlayStation fans can see this as a victory, that we get the milk without marrying the cow so to speak, but I personally see it as sad and unsustainable.

I never want to laugh at people’s expense. People at Bungie have families and, as a provider for my own family, I also never ever want to wish ill on someone, their job and their ability to also be a provider.

With that being said, Bungie and Sony both, as business entities, have created this environment. They’re sitting in the ditch they themselves dug. And, sometimes, you reap what you sow.

The only thing I hope for is that SH1 had a certain “vibe” that was unique. That’s what I hope is maintained.

That RE9 announcement swooped in and saved this.

I actually recently wanted to downsize my gaming habit so I sold my PS5 and my Switch OLED to fund a Switch 2 and launch games. I watched this State of Play to see if I made a mistake and, at least personally for me, I came away even more convinced that I didn’t. Just my personal take.

sees Goodbye Volcano High and DA Veilguard on this lisr

Not today, Satan.

Remaster the first Space Marines please

I just wanna throw this in, because I feel it needs to be said:

Two things can be true at once. There are terrible, depraved mouth breathers who will attack and abuse based on hate. There are also those who have legitimate issues and concerns. Both groups do exist. So while it is unfair to label everything as “woke”, it is equally unfair to lump all people with a negative opinion as these terrible people.

Basically, both sides need a reminder that nuance does exist.

Can you prove this is review bombing? Can you prove that this is some coordinated attack across all these different platforms where audience scores are low?

Could possibly critics just have particularly views and biases that align with the show politically while the general audience does not?

“But…but…Nintendo with their game key cards!”

Was this the same speech where he took off his $80,000 watch user the table secretly while telling French citizens they need to “tighten up” financially?

Xbox literally got an awesome looking controller. Calm down. It’s just a trailer.

@RiverGenie I’ve been waiting for it personally but I’m big into the survival horror scene online. It’s a pretty good game.

Could literally be the best looking game ever, I’m not giving this studio a dime.