@UltimateOtaku91 How they release it so fast? Seriously? Reusing same formula every single time, they also seem to reuse models and gameplay mechanics. Even controls are same every time.
Meanwhile, when Sony closed the best remake studio they had and went silent in social media, their PlayStation Germany profile is asking on socials what game remaster / remake players want next?
@UltimateOtaku91 Some of the staff means few employees. Sony fired all the rest. These guys are quite talented so obviously some other companies will hire them. But criticism is because Jaffe said MS should do it.
For some, this is like a signal to start arguments.
@Rich33 We actually know nothing official. But leaks suggest it will have Steam/Epic etc support. I don’t care how they earn on it - I care if I am able to turn on Xbox PC and choose where to buy, play their games plus PC games and additionally Sony games. All in one.
How they make it work? It’s their problem. Not mine. I am not investing in their stocks. I want the box that runs everything.
@Vladspartan I own them all, PS5 XSX Switch and some others like 3DS which I actually play more often than the stationary ones. I don’t have a PC since few years anymore hence I am interested in MS hybrid console only if it supports PC games. If yes, I am going to buy it.
@Godot25 the problem with Sony I have is that are literally milking the same IPs and the same formula over and over again since PS4 generation with minimal innovation. I am just bored with another Horizon, another GOW and another Spiderman-esque like Wolverine.
@Rich33 if their next console is PC in a box, why does it mean Xbox is dead? Because it runs console Xbox games? Or because it also runs PC games? Or maybe because it runs all Sony PC released games..?
@PuppetMaster Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Doom, Wolfenstein, COD and many others are now Xbox. It would be rather painful move if they made these exclusive to their own ecosystem. Many fans own other consoles like PS or Nintendo and they would loose a chance to play these.
You may not care, but check these games sales numbers on PS4/5 and Nintendo consoles. Many care about these.
@Godot25 I can only see now that Sony is basically driving their development on 3-4 IPs.
How long it will take for people to get bored with Horizon, Marvel or Ghost of? They are literally milking same and same ideas and solutions. This is already noticeable that their sequels sell worse than previous games. They lack originality and some revolution.
At the same time they murder studios that shown they are capable of delivering quality products. These guys could remake Bloodborne. Or GOW games.
@Godot25 first you say that Sony won console war, then you say MS is still there releasing new console. These things, the leadership can change. Sony once was a leader in TVs and audio. Samsung was cheap alternative to Apple. And Germans did reliable cars
What if competition releases the hybrid console PC and that becomes a success? What if Nintendo releases more powerful box one day? At the moment we can see Sony doesn’t need competition to basically murder own studios. Cost cutting. Guess how long they need to increase console and game prices? To increase profit?
Decisions like this, made one month before fiscal year end, when the next years budget is prepared… is not really linked to any disappointing development or failure, but rather management decision to find quick cost cuts and savings.
If this was related to any development fails, we would hear some leaks here and there. This was dropped suddenly, so decision was done on the top management and was shared just now.
That is suspicious. If they look for savings… what stops them from increasing prices..?
I’m literally shocked about some hype some guys are getting about that game. It’s kind of generic side scroller, pretty bland. Would be fine if it was free to play Plus add on but paid game like that? Really nothing special.
Poor selection of games again. Either old one that was already sold nearly for free, plus indies. What am I paying for.. Plus quality seems to be dropping lower each month c
Touch buttons and joysticks is the dumbest idea ever for controller. Physical ones you feel under fingers, touch buttons not possible. I hope this is not serious.
@PuppetMaster aside from all of these games looking generic and copied from everything around, I also do not support these knowing that in China there is no place for independent management. All of these Chinese devs are controlled in some ways by Chinese communist government, like everything in China. They want you to buy all these shiny looking games, and get access to your data. Suddenly everyone forgot why Huawei was banned in some countries when people realized it is used for spying for them?!
Not to mention, China uses cheap products in gaming like in any other economy branch, so you get used to them, buy them, want more.. and forget than in case of any global conflict between biggest powers, China will not stand on the same side as most of us here So you basically are feeding the power that one day will use that against you.
Like someone said here on in the other Chinese game article… they all look so generic and similar. It’s like after copying from all other games, they now copy from themselves.
As much as I like Ryan Hurst acting, from next to the ground he doesn’t look like Kratos at all
It may be pretty challenging for him to gain 30-40 kg of pure muscles to match the role.
Now I am waiting who they will replace to better represent minorities etc. and woke crap and all. Because it’s Amazon. We all seen what they did with Rings of Power
@AhmadSumadi they indeed look same, mostly generic. As much as they have huge budget and workpiece, they still rely mainly on copying from other titles. They lack originality. Sales wise some of them sell well only because of high sales in China obviously. But outside of China, barely anyone awaits these games.
On the other hand, games are like anything else, if they are made in China, you can be pretty sure they are cheaper to make. That’s why China Project exists. Unfortunately, most of these are crap.
@Rich33 Jesus, can you write it shorter? And that’s what I said, barely any team can use PSSR properly, even in Sony exclusive titles it is often causing various issues. The number of games where it makes noticeable difference can be count on one hand.
It convinced me to go back to the OG Fable 1/2/3. Never had OG Xbox or 360 or One, so this was my first experience with these. And they are good. Improved for next gen with frames and HD. I am hyped. It’s a pity they did not think about releasing original three games on PS5 as a kind of marketing activity to promote new Fable.
@LogicStrikesAgain They sell cheap budget TV products. This is how they are positioned. And that will affect positioning of Sony TVs in a result. Selling more TVs doesn’t always mean making bigger profits than someone selling less but higher price.
Listen, when you will buy PS6 and need to buy new TV and could afford LG OLED, Samsung QLED and TCL - will you buy TCL ..?! Be serious
@LogicStrikesAgain Well, we will know when they release it. But even if Steam would sell more on Xbox than MS Store, that would also affect hardware sales because people would buy it for that functionality. From my perspective this is healthy for a gamer - several stores mean no monopoly, better game prices. I am tired of closed ecosystems with one store that sells games at higher prices to offset selling console under production costs.
@DennisReynolds $700 maybe, or maybe even more. All depends on the hardware prices I guess. And these are going up. I think $700 will be PS6 price tag, and Xbox will be 800+
@rjejr except for the fact their new +$500 box will be rather PC console hybrid that would run anything from their Xbox store plus PC games stores with free multiplayer etc that would make some difference. I mean having choice where to buy game instead of being locked to one monopoly store can work out nicely. What to play console version - play console versions. Want to buy it on Steam - buy and play PC version. Your choice. Access to Steam bought my attention in the first place. Free multi in second.
@LogicStrikesAgain
I really do not try to argue, just don’t agree with this „That’s where TCL comes in”. If someone cannot afford LG OLED, just goes to buy Samsung LED or QLED. Not TCL.
I understand TCL targets cheap TV segment but it also means cheap quality. People know that. It’s better to just buy Samsung and have it for few years instead of TCL that will die in 3 yrs.
I mean, if they really had to go for joint venture or any cooperation they could choose Panasonic, Philips or any brand that isn’t synonym of poor quality. That’s what I meant. They could even go to cooperate with Samsung or LG, they buy their OLED panels anyway so why not.
Going for TCL seems like Tesla would ask Daewoo to control their car business. It will affect how the brand is seen by customers.
Your arguments seem to explain that making Sony branded TVs cheap quality like TCL is good for Sony because they will make money. What about brand positioning? Decades of building brand as luxury and high end only to become cheap product brand now? I find it to be a huge mistake by the Sony management. I want Bravia to be high end and top quality, not TCL quality.
@LogicStrikesAgain TCL sells cheap products for someone who cannot afford LG or Samsung. Cheap means its built quality is obviously worse, picture quality as well. It’s like comparing Hyundai and Porsche. Of course anyone who can would choose 911 over Elantra.
@Rich33 It has so much improvements over basic PS5 yet it struggles to show real life improved quality in actual games. While move from PS4 to Pro made a huge and noticeable improvement in resolution and gameplay, PSSR and extra power in PS5 Pro does not show any significant improvement that would justify extra $$$ in price.
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Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
@UltimateOtaku91 How they release it so fast? Seriously? Reusing same formula every single time, they also seem to reuse models and gameplay mechanics. Even controls are same every time.
It’s no surprise.
Re: Yet Another Live Service Game Bites the Dust, But PS5 Players Get a Full Refund
Concord, Highguard, this.. and Marathon next ?
Re: Sony Goes Silent on Social Media for Over 72 Hours as Fans Turn Feral Following Bluepoint Closure
Meanwhile, when Sony closed the best remake studio they had and went silent in social media, their PlayStation Germany profile is asking on socials what game remaster / remake players want next?
Re: Sony Goes Silent on Social Media for Over 72 Hours as Fans Turn Feral Following Bluepoint Closure
@UltimateOtaku91 Some of the staff means few employees. Sony fired all the rest. These guys are quite talented so obviously some other companies will hire them. But criticism is because Jaffe said MS should do it.
For some, this is like a signal to start arguments.
Re: Incoming Xbox Boss Promises a 'Renewed Commitment to Console', and 'Hears' Fans on Skipping PS5
@Rich33 We actually know nothing official. But leaks suggest it will have Steam/Epic etc support. I don’t care how they earn on it - I care if I am able to turn on Xbox PC and choose where to buy, play their games plus PC games and additionally Sony games. All in one.
How they make it work? It’s their problem. Not mine. I am not investing in their stocks. I want the box that runs everything.
Re: Incoming Xbox Boss Promises a 'Renewed Commitment to Console', and 'Hears' Fans on Skipping PS5
@Vladspartan I own them all, PS5 XSX Switch and some others like 3DS which I actually play more often than the stationary ones. I don’t have a PC since few years anymore hence I am interested in MS hybrid console only if it supports PC games. If yes, I am going to buy it.
Re: Opinion: Sony's Disgraceful Bluepoint Closure Should Concern Every PS Studios Fan
@Godot25 the problem with Sony I have is that are literally milking the same IPs and the same formula over and over again since PS4 generation with minimal innovation.
I am just bored with another Horizon, another GOW and another Spiderman-esque like Wolverine.
Re: Incoming Xbox Boss Promises a 'Renewed Commitment to Console', and 'Hears' Fans on Skipping PS5
@Rich33 if their next console is PC in a box, why does it mean Xbox is dead? Because it runs console Xbox games? Or because it also runs PC games? Or maybe because it runs all Sony PC released games..?
Re: Incoming Xbox Boss Promises a 'Renewed Commitment to Console', and 'Hears' Fans on Skipping PS5
@PuppetMaster Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Doom, Wolfenstein, COD and many others are now Xbox.
It would be rather painful move if they made these exclusive to their own ecosystem. Many fans own other consoles like PS or Nintendo and they would loose a chance to play these.
You may not care, but check these games sales numbers on PS4/5 and Nintendo consoles. Many care about these.
Re: Opinion: Sony's Disgraceful Bluepoint Closure Should Concern Every PS Studios Fan
@Godot25 I can only see now that Sony is basically driving their development on 3-4 IPs.
How long it will take for people to get bored with Horizon, Marvel or Ghost of? They are literally milking same and same ideas and solutions. This is already noticeable that their sequels sell worse than previous games. They lack originality and some revolution.
At the same time they murder studios that shown they are capable of delivering quality products. These guys could remake Bloodborne. Or GOW games.
Re: 'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart
@Kiltedhaggis Didn’t buy it. Had chance to play around 30 minutes. Which convinced me not to buy it and not being interested in further gameplay.
This game is just trash. Sorry.
Re: Opinion: Sony's Disgraceful Bluepoint Closure Should Concern Every PS Studios Fan
@Godot25 first you say that Sony won console war, then you say MS is still there releasing new console. These things, the leadership can change. Sony once was a leader in TVs and audio. Samsung was cheap alternative to Apple. And Germans did reliable cars
What if competition releases the hybrid console PC and that becomes a success? What if Nintendo releases more powerful box one day?
At the moment we can see Sony doesn’t need competition to basically murder own studios. Cost cutting. Guess how long they need to increase console and game prices? To increase profit?
Re: Sony Makes Shocking Decision to Shut Down Bluepoint Games
Decisions like this, made one month before fiscal year end, when the next years budget is prepared… is not really linked to any disappointing development or failure, but rather management decision to find quick cost cuts and savings.
If this was related to any development fails, we would hear some leaks here and there.
This was dropped suddenly, so decision was done on the top management and was shared just now.
That is suspicious.
If they look for savings… what stops them from increasing prices..?
Re: 'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart
He is as**ole, but this time he’s right.
It is rubbish.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 620
Elder Scrolls Morrowind.
For the first time ever.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2026?
Nothing really special. Again.
Re: Hands On: God of War: Sons of Sparta Shows Real Promise with Lovely Pixel Art and Punchy Combat
I’m literally shocked about some hype some guys are getting about that game. It’s kind of generic side scroller, pretty bland. Would be fine if it was free to play Plus add on but paid game like that?
Really nothing special.
Re: You'll Want to Play Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro for Dedicated Enhancements
No thanks I’ll play on PC with all possible enhancements.
Re: Rumour: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Skips PS5 Exclusivity, Will Be Multi-Platform Straight Away
@Stragen8 Honestly, Remake sold well enough but Rebirth sold much worse even with marketing from Sony. This should have been one game. Not a trilogy.
Re: Launch-Aligned, Ghost of Yotei PS5 Is Selling Better Than Tsushima
@charliecarrot .. mainly not because main character is woman but because of what she represents. The actress. Woke actress.
Re: Rumour: Starfield PS5 Release Date Is Set for 7th April
Let’s wait to see how it sells.
Re: Sony Finally Confirms Horizon Co-Op Game, Horizon Hunters Gathering for PS5, PC
@Ainu20 People can be disappointed because this product consumes money, time and human resources they could spend better. No one is waiting for this
Re: Sony Finally Confirms Horizon Co-Op Game, Horizon Hunters Gathering for PS5, PC
You can feel they try to borrow the art style from Fortnite, but it still looks rubbish. That’s what they are wasting resources on..?!? Ridiculous
Re: Poll: What's Your Reaction to Horizon Hunters Gathering?
They are trying their best to make it disaster.
Looks like garbage.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 618
Tainted Grail and Lords of the Fallen.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2026?
Poor selection of games again. Either old one that was already sold nearly for free, plus indies. What am I paying for.. Plus quality seems to be dropping lower each month c
Re: New PlayStation Patent Could Let You Put Controller Buttons Where You Want
Touch buttons and joysticks is the dumbest idea ever for controller. Physical ones you feel under fingers, touch buttons not possible. I hope this is not serious.
Re: Fable Announced for PS5, Releases in Autumn 2026
@LogicStrikesAgain Agreed, we started to just spam the section Take care.
Re: Play Nioh 3 Now in Free PS5 Demo
Tried Nioh 1, wanted to love it, deleted after 2 hrs.
Tried Nioh 2, I managed to play a little longer but still just got rid it after 5-6 hrs.
I am afraid I will wait for a good sale with 3rd, because it doesn’t look like a big improvement. Something doesn’t click for me in this series sadly.
Re: Has PlayStation Found Its Own Black Myth: Wukong? New PS5 Console Exclusive Is One to Watch
@PuppetMaster aside from all of these games looking generic and copied from everything around, I also do not support these knowing that in China there is no place for independent management. All of these Chinese devs are controlled in some ways by Chinese communist government, like everything in China. They want you to buy all these shiny looking games, and get access to your data. Suddenly everyone forgot why Huawei was banned in some countries when people realized it is used for spying for them?!
Not to mention, China uses cheap products in gaming like in any other economy branch, so you get used to them, buy them, want more.. and forget than in case of any global conflict between biggest powers, China will not stand on the same side as most of us here So you basically are feeding the power that one day will use that against you.
Re: Has PlayStation Found Its Own Black Myth: Wukong? New PS5 Console Exclusive Is One to Watch
Like someone said here on in the other Chinese game article… they all look so generic and similar. It’s like after copying from all other games, they now copy from themselves.
Generic
Re: Crimson Desert Deep Dive Tries to Prove Its Crazy Potential Is Reality
This. Fable. And that promised DLC to Witcher 3. Nice.
Re: God of War TV Show Recruits Its Thor and Odin Actors
As much as I like Ryan Hurst acting, from next to the ground he doesn’t look like Kratos at all
It may be pretty challenging for him to gain 30-40 kg of pure muscles to match the role.
Now I am waiting who they will replace to better represent minorities etc. and woke crap and all. Because it’s Amazon. We all seen what they did with Rings of Power
Re: Promising Chinese God of War Game Will Be 'Optimised for PS5 in Collaboration with Sony'
@AhmadSumadi they indeed look same, mostly generic. As much as they have huge budget and workpiece, they still rely mainly on copying from other titles. They lack originality. Sales wise some of them sell well only because of high sales in China obviously. But outside of China, barely anyone awaits these games.
On the other hand, games are like anything else, if they are made in China, you can be pretty sure they are cheaper to make. That’s why China Project exists. Unfortunately, most of these are crap.
Re: Fable Announced for PS5, Releases in Autumn 2026
@LogicStrikesAgain if they cannot afford premium Samsung or LG models, many just go for budget Samsung models. TCL is the worst choice.
Re: Despite Its Price, PS5 Pro Enjoyed a Very Respectable 2025 in USA
@Rich33 Jesus, can you write it shorter? And that’s what I said, barely any team can use PSSR properly, even in Sony exclusive titles it is often causing various issues. The number of games where it makes noticeable difference can be count on one hand.
Re: PS5 Fans Just Can't Wait to Play Xbox's New Fable Game
It convinced me to go back to the OG Fable 1/2/3. Never had OG Xbox or 360 or One, so this was my first experience with these. And they are good. Improved for next gen with frames and HD.
I am hyped. It’s a pity they did not think about releasing original three games on PS5 as a kind of marketing activity to promote new Fable.
Re: Despite Its Price, PS5 Pro Enjoyed a Very Respectable 2025 in USA
@Rich33 I do not want to offend you by any means. I just mean for me this was simple money grab and PSSR beta testing on living organism for free.
Re: Fable Announced for PS5, Releases in Autumn 2026
@LogicStrikesAgain They sell cheap budget TV products. This is how they are positioned. And that will affect positioning of Sony TVs in a result. Selling more TVs doesn’t always mean making bigger profits than someone selling less but higher price.
Listen, when you will buy PS6 and need to buy new TV and could afford LG OLED, Samsung QLED and TCL - will you buy TCL ..?! Be serious
Re: Xbox Will Try to Deliver PS5 Ports on Launch Day More Consistently
@LogicStrikesAgain Well, we will know when they release it. But even if Steam would sell more on Xbox than MS Store, that would also affect hardware sales because people would buy it for that functionality. From my perspective this is healthy for a gamer - several stores mean no monopoly, better game prices. I am tired of closed ecosystems with one store that sells games at higher prices to offset selling console under production costs.
Re: Xbox Will Try to Deliver PS5 Ports on Launch Day More Consistently
@DennisReynolds $700 maybe, or maybe even more. All depends on the hardware prices I guess. And these are going up. I think $700 will be PS6 price tag, and Xbox will be 800+
Re: Xbox Will Try to Deliver PS5 Ports on Launch Day More Consistently
@rjejr except for the fact their new +$500 box will be rather PC console hybrid that would run anything from their Xbox store plus PC games stores with free multiplayer etc that would make some difference. I mean having choice where to buy game instead of being locked to one monopoly store can work out nicely.
What to play console version - play console versions. Want to buy it on Steam - buy and play PC version. Your choice. Access to Steam bought my attention in the first place. Free multi in second.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 617
Tainted Grail and it’s awesome
Re: Fable Announced for PS5, Releases in Autumn 2026
@LogicStrikesAgain
I really do not try to argue, just don’t agree with this „That’s where TCL comes in”. If someone cannot afford LG OLED, just goes to buy Samsung LED or QLED. Not TCL.
I understand TCL targets cheap TV segment but it also means cheap quality. People know that. It’s better to just buy Samsung and have it for few years instead of TCL that will die in 3 yrs.
I mean, if they really had to go for joint venture or any cooperation they could choose Panasonic, Philips or any brand that isn’t synonym of poor quality. That’s what I meant. They could even go to cooperate with Samsung or LG, they buy their OLED panels anyway so why not.
Going for TCL seems like Tesla would ask Daewoo to control their car business. It will affect how the brand is seen by customers.
Your arguments seem to explain that making Sony branded TVs cheap quality like TCL is good for Sony because they will make money. What about brand positioning? Decades of building brand as luxury and high end only to become cheap product brand now? I find it to be a huge mistake by the Sony management. I want Bravia to be high end and top quality, not TCL quality.
Re: PS Plus Essential Game for February 2026 Leaked
@Max_the_German But you know why they add „games nobody wants into service”, right? They are cheaper to add.
Re: Fable Announced for PS5, Releases in Autumn 2026
@LogicStrikesAgain TCL sells cheap products for someone who cannot afford LG or Samsung. Cheap means its built quality is obviously worse, picture quality as well. It’s like comparing Hyundai and Porsche. Of course anyone who can would choose 911 over Elantra.
Re: Despite Its Price, PS5 Pro Enjoyed a Very Respectable 2025 in USA
@Rich33 there is no doubt for someone who actually paid extra, he has to justify that cost by saying he can see real life improvements
Re: 'How Can We Bring Our Games to the Largest Audience Possible?': Playground Explains Fable PS5 Release
@lazarus11 how much did Sony invest in own servers infrastructure or cloud compared to MS, Amazon? Not much, heh?
Re: Despite Its Price, PS5 Pro Enjoyed a Very Respectable 2025 in USA
@Rich33 It has so much improvements over basic PS5 yet it struggles to show real life improved quality in actual games.
While move from PS4 to Pro made a huge and noticeable improvement in resolution and gameplay, PSSR and extra power in PS5 Pro does not show any significant improvement that would justify extra $$$ in price.
Re: 'How Can We Bring Our Games to the Largest Audience Possible?': Playground Explains Fable PS5 Release
@OldGamer999 then iPods and similar products showed up Sony just surrendered. They didn’t even try. That was painful. Same for TVs.