Does anyone know if the ps5 version of spider man is included with the ps5 miles morales game on this list? Or do subscribers only have access to the PS4 version, as listed separately?
@Integrity I agree with a lot of your points. Sony's investment in VR is admirable, the technology has the potential to revolutionise gaming in much the same way the move from 2d to 3d did. It is definitely pushing the envelope for gaming as a medium and is a technology unique to Sony in the console market. Unfortunately VR still has issues with accessibility - 3d televisions are largely attributed to have failed due to the requirements of wearing glasses which were perceived by the mass market as expensive and an inconvenience Vs 2d content viewing. VR has this same issue Vs 2d gaming, only on a greater scale. Secondly, VR sickness is a very real and problematic byproduct of the technology and can be experienced at various levels by a significant proportion of users. This issue is still something that has yet to be properly addressed and solved. The resolution of these two key issues will be key in this technology becoming mass market (like current consoles) and therefore generating the revenue and profit required to ensure future investment from shareholders. If psvr2 fails to have a large enough impact on the playstation business Vs its traditional approach I doubt we will see a psvr3 any time soon.
Secondly, while Sony have, in the past, invested heavily in new IP they now seem to be focused on sequels and remakes. PS5 has had one new IP, Returnal, since launch with the Demons Souls remake and sequels (miles moreles, ratchet and clank) making up the rest of their lineup. This year we are getting three more sequels with horizon, gran turismo and God of war and another uncharted rerelease. It's also been confirmed that we will be getting a ghosts of Tsushima sequel from sucker punch, spider man 2 from insomniac, and it is heavily rumoured that naughty dog are working on a last of us remake.
In terms of whether or not gamepass or similar subscription services are going to be the future of the video game industry, who knows? I would, however, be inclined to look at the current evolution of the film and television media markets. In particular, with regards to their transition from physical media to digital, and live content to subscription services. The market has embraced the licensing of content over physical ownership. The same is true of music in terms of physical media to MP3 and iTunes, followed by Spotify, apple music and other subscription services. Video games have already followed suit in terms of digital sales now surpassing physical, I would not be surprised to see them also move towards a subscription model of content consumption. Particularly in the field of the mass market.
@anoyonmus so do we blame Microsoft for putting Bethesda titles on gamepass day one or Sony for not facilitating gamepass on their systems? I remember when Microsoft scored EA access on Xbox and Sony stated that the reason it wasn't on playstation was that "it didn't represent good value to their player base." How about you put it on your system and let the player base decide what's good value? I'm pretty sure some of these f2p console titles that are riddled with mtx's don't represent good value, yet you're more than happy leave purchasing decisions to the players. Ironically the service did eventually come to playstation, despite it not representing "good value."
@Col_McCafferty actually it's to pull people over to gamepass. You also realise that there's no law against buying multiple consoles from different manufacturers? I own playstation, Nintendo and Xbox consoles. You're also aware that if Sony allowed gamepass on playstation you'd be able to play every bethesda and Microsoft game at launch and you wouldn't have to pay $70 for each title either. I probably wouldn't even have an Xbox if gamepass were on playstation.
@Dezzy70 it's a shame you can't respond like an adult too. I drive an e-niro, so I have no need for petrol. Also, it seems your mental age matches your reading age as you seem to have failed to read my comment properly. Or are you admitting that you were one of those people complaining about multi-generational Xbox titles and lording the "we believe in generations" lie?
@Dezzy70 about a year ago half the people on this site were saying that xbox's approach to multi-generational launches was laughable as every game would be severely held back by catering to the ancient hardware of the previous systems. These multi-generational games would therefore be nothing more that higher resolution Xbox one games with last gen gameplay according to a lot of playstation owners. I guess these guys won't be paying $70 for H:FB, GT7 or GoWR on their PS5s
@Dezzy70 I must have missed the release date for God of war 2, I thought they just had it as some time in 2022. Luckily Sony don't actually believe in generations so I'll be able to enjoy gt7, horizon forbidden west and God of war ragnorok on my launch day PS4
This article is definitely click-baiting and fanboy flaming. Sounds to me like Spencer was merely stating the difference between Microsoft and Sony's policies regarding PC support. Nothing said is factually incorrect, and as both have exclusive IP on PC a comparison doesn't seem unwarranted.
Your article conceeds that Spencer is correct but states that his reasoning is flawed. Unless I'm missing something, there's nothing provided in your article that actually states Spencer's reasoning. I'm guessing you've therefore just assumed his reasoning as you've not provided a quotation of this.
@Murray was literally just about to write something similar. Push square has become quite skilled at providing stories to incite a lot of fanboys - although it doesn't seem to take much right now. I guess this drives a large proportion of their advertising revenue so it pays, literally, to report information in this way.
Unfortunately both Sony and Xbox fanboys just serve as a reminder that there are a very vocal group of people that are too immature to enjoy the hobby in the way it is intended.
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Does anyone know if the ps5 version of spider man is included with the ps5 miles morales game on this list? Or do subscribers only have access to the PS4 version, as listed separately?
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@Integrity I agree with a lot of your points. Sony's investment in VR is admirable, the technology has the potential to revolutionise gaming in much the same way the move from 2d to 3d did. It is definitely pushing the envelope for gaming as a medium and is a technology unique to Sony in the console market. Unfortunately VR still has issues with accessibility - 3d televisions are largely attributed to have failed due to the requirements of wearing glasses which were perceived by the mass market as expensive and an inconvenience Vs 2d content viewing. VR has this same issue Vs 2d gaming, only on a greater scale. Secondly, VR sickness is a very real and problematic byproduct of the technology and can be experienced at various levels by a significant proportion of users. This issue is still something that has yet to be properly addressed and solved. The resolution of these two key issues will be key in this technology becoming mass market (like current consoles) and therefore generating the revenue and profit required to ensure future investment from shareholders. If psvr2 fails to have a large enough impact on the playstation business Vs its traditional approach I doubt we will see a psvr3 any time soon.
Secondly, while Sony have, in the past, invested heavily in new IP they now seem to be focused on sequels and remakes. PS5 has had one new IP, Returnal, since launch with the Demons Souls remake and sequels (miles moreles, ratchet and clank) making up the rest of their lineup. This year we are getting three more sequels with horizon, gran turismo and God of war and another uncharted rerelease. It's also been confirmed that we will be getting a ghosts of Tsushima sequel from sucker punch, spider man 2 from insomniac, and it is heavily rumoured that naughty dog are working on a last of us remake.
In terms of whether or not gamepass or similar subscription services are going to be the future of the video game industry, who knows? I would, however, be inclined to look at the current evolution of the film and television media markets. In particular, with regards to their transition from physical media to digital, and live content to subscription services. The market has embraced the licensing of content over physical ownership. The same is true of music in terms of physical media to MP3 and iTunes, followed by Spotify, apple music and other subscription services. Video games have already followed suit in terms of digital sales now surpassing physical, I would not be surprised to see them also move towards a subscription model of content consumption. Particularly in the field of the mass market.
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@anoyonmus so do we blame Microsoft for putting Bethesda titles on gamepass day one or Sony for not facilitating gamepass on their systems? I remember when Microsoft scored EA access on Xbox and Sony stated that the reason it wasn't on playstation was that "it didn't represent good value to their player base." How about you put it on your system and let the player base decide what's good value? I'm pretty sure some of these f2p console titles that are riddled with mtx's don't represent good value, yet you're more than happy leave purchasing decisions to the players. Ironically the service did eventually come to playstation, despite it not representing "good value."
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@Col_McCafferty actually it's to pull people over to gamepass. You also realise that there's no law against buying multiple consoles from different manufacturers? I own playstation, Nintendo and Xbox consoles. You're also aware that if Sony allowed gamepass on playstation you'd be able to play every bethesda and Microsoft game at launch and you wouldn't have to pay $70 for each title either. I probably wouldn't even have an Xbox if gamepass were on playstation.
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@Dezzy70 it's a shame you can't respond like an adult too. I drive an e-niro, so I have no need for petrol. Also, it seems your mental age matches your reading age as you seem to have failed to read my comment properly. Or are you admitting that you were one of those people complaining about multi-generational Xbox titles and lording the "we believe in generations" lie?
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@Dezzy70 about a year ago half the people on this site were saying that xbox's approach to multi-generational launches was laughable as every game would be severely held back by catering to the ancient hardware of the previous systems. These multi-generational games would therefore be nothing more that higher resolution Xbox one games with last gen gameplay according to a lot of playstation owners. I guess these guys won't be paying $70 for H:FB, GT7 or GoWR on their PS5s
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@Dezzy70 I must have missed the release date for God of war 2, I thought they just had it as some time in 2022. Luckily Sony don't actually believe in generations so I'll be able to enjoy gt7, horizon forbidden west and God of war ragnorok on my launch day PS4
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This article is definitely click-baiting and fanboy flaming. Sounds to me like Spencer was merely stating the difference between Microsoft and Sony's policies regarding PC support. Nothing said is factually incorrect, and as both have exclusive IP on PC a comparison doesn't seem unwarranted.
Your article conceeds that Spencer is correct but states that his reasoning is flawed. Unless I'm missing something, there's nothing provided in your article that actually states Spencer's reasoning. I'm guessing you've therefore just assumed his reasoning as you've not provided a quotation of this.
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@Murray was literally just about to write something similar. Push square has become quite skilled at providing stories to incite a lot of fanboys - although it doesn't seem to take much right now. I guess this drives a large proportion of their advertising revenue so it pays, literally, to report information in this way.
Unfortunately both Sony and Xbox fanboys just serve as a reminder that there are a very vocal group of people that are too immature to enjoy the hobby in the way it is intended.