Just eat the cost. Xbox is the red headed step child of Microsoft and has never needed to be a cash cow with all the government contracts. Playstation is more like Sony favorite son lol. Granted Sony deals in Healthcare and insurance in Asia so its not their only avenue for money by any means.
I'd imagine some of these deals were already struck before the newly tiered plus versions were finalized. I'm sure this will eventually stop happening of happen less frequently. You have to continue to offer good games on your baseline tier or risk losing subs for any form of Plus
Jumping Flash and I can't wipe the smirk off my face lol. That damn game was waaay ahead of its time. And just some catchy ass music. My total upgrade til my current plus sub ended (146 days) cost me 20$ to try Premium for essentially 5 months. No brainer.
Same company that gave us the Chrono Cross "remaster" lol. I cannot, for the life of me, figure SE out. They seem to put so, so much effort into certain titles and then straight cash grab others.
Day 1 for psvr. Day 1 for psvr2. I most likely will game very little outside VR for quite some time. Especially considering the massive upgrade. I got lost in Moss, FarPoint (Co op campaign- legit), ASTRO, Thumper, Beat Saber, Wipeout, Creed, Arizona Sunshine, Blood and Truth, Tetris Effect...so, so much. And it was the worst** VR headset out att. With truly immerisve worlds and experiences...I'm gone lol. I have zero motion sickness or headaches. I could crank Wipeput VR in hour clips
So SF6 was a big surprise with a campaign. FF16 not dropping til next summer tells me FF7R2 is at LEAST 2024 at this point regardless of being different teams. Will be a day one buy for VR2 as long as I can find one
I highly doubt 55% live service content is feasible by any stretch of the imagination. For every banger success story for GaaS titles there are TONS that fail horribly. If Sony has 2 titles that catch mainstream out if the 10 or whatever they said they are developing it should be considered a massive success. And when the other 8 fail we will get back to more investment in single player experiences
I wished the remake would have an expanded version of Factions. Would have made more sense than this massive undertaking of creating and entirely separate experience. Factions was amazing and could easily be expanded into something even more special. Just makes sense to me
The reality is their pockets aren't as deep as Xbox to dump everything day 1 on a sub. The other reality is Xbox, outside Forza and Gears, hasn't came close to the level of quality that Playstation Studios puts out consistently. I think it's funny that Nintendo gets zero heat regarding this 1st party subscription nonsense
7 in VR was too much for me, so was Here They Lie in VR. I could only handle Dead Space is about hour long runs before my anxiety took over. Lol. I'm ok with a MP Resi game. But not blasting hoards...outsmarting a few terrifyingly hard and scary enemies with a few others sounds legit though
Other than the Aloy halo effect and falling into geometry one time I've had ZERO issues with this game. I'm taking it super slow. Few hours a week (kids lol) and am absolutely loving it. Trek to Yomi dropped today so I will give that game a front of the line pass for the next week
For me Shenmue is the most oddly endearing franchise I've ever played. Any negative light on the franchise makes a guy like me sad lol. Something about it just hit so different when it dropped that I've just out and out become enamored with the world and characters. It's an acquired taste and S3 was literally made for the few that feel the way I do about the series. I really hope 4 happens and he wraps it up. He isn't getting younger and neither are the fans.
@Ralizah hot take on that....BotW 2 footage was shown on a high end PC. Will be watered down on current Switch. Was delayed to coincide with the long rumored next Switch or Switch pro. The vertical nature of what was shown has gotta be taxing the piss out of the current model regardless of texture quality etc.
Please make this happen and please let 4 be the end. Dudes vision is great and all but I will truly be dead before it ends if he wants to make so many more installments. I looooved 3. And it's NOT for everyone. But I'd you grew up on 1 and 2 and how mind boggling they were for their time it was easy to love 3.
The first Horizon released days before BotW and is Lifetime over 20 million. FW releases right around Elden Ring is no big deal imo. And actually Sony NOT shifting either release speaks volumes to the confidence they have in their teams. I for one went FW first and will get to Elden Ring down the road. I can't be alone in that.
@Bleachedsmiles all in development well before gamepass became a thing though. I'd imagine part of that is pure coincidence. And Halo 5 wasn't missing Ppromised features after a year delay or after release like Infinite still is. Considering you named 3 games, 2 of which are from very well established franchises, I don't see the point really. Not being a d*** but they SHOULD be putting out some bangers and Halo x and Forza x shouldn't exactly be a surprise for quality (add Gears in and that's the Xbox tri fecta of quality reviewed first party titles for the last several years). Loved Flight Sim and Psychonauts 2 just fyi
They shouldn't. I genuinely believe that quality of content would greatly suffer if they did. They aren't an infinite war chest like Microsoft. I've yet to be disappointed in the overall product of a SWW studio since the start of ps3. Even the shuttered studios such as Evolution and Sony Japan (among others) made either a critically, commercially or niche fan favorite game.
The fact Herman said "we will never stop making single player games like TLoU, GoW, GoT and Horizon" makes me happy lol. Jade Raymond has held the highest office in games and tech and flat out said Sony just hits different. No company is perfect. But I see the amount of hate around GT7 (game also reviewed great every reviewer noted the crazy amount of content for the asking price) and get a little saddened. Sony is Nintendo quality with less baffling decisions regarding IPs and their dormancy. Her comments along with Herman's should give everyone some big picture perspective. They are a huge company who enjoys profit but also really loves games. Tl;Dr ๐
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Re: Sony Coy on Potential PS5 Price Increase
Just eat the cost. Xbox is the red headed step child of Microsoft and has never needed to be a cash cow with all the government contracts. Playstation is more like Sony favorite son lol. Granted Sony deals in Healthcare and insurance in Asia so its not their only avenue for money by any means.
Re: In-Depth The Last of Us Remake Comparison Deep Dives PS5 Improvements
Lots of complaining going on about a compressed YouTube video lol.
Re: The Last of Us: Part I's Emotional Intro on PS5 Has Leaked
@ryanburnsred wouldn't call that scene important? Lol
Re: The Last of Us: Part I's Emotional Intro on PS5 Has Leaked
Absolutely savage...welled me up once again
Re: Sony Faces Lawsuit Over Supposed PS5 Crashing Defect
I only had a crash in Astros playroom when I first got the console and 1 with Horizon. Other than that it's been smooth
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 435
Dark Cloud, Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds, TREK To Yomi, Shredders Revenge. Damn PS+ Premium and Gamepass crushing my nostalgia lol
Re: Stray's Day One Pawtch Notes Correct Naughty Cat Collisions on PS5, PS4
I really think this game is going to be something special
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 434
Damn ps+ premium has me hooked back into Dark Cloud. One of my fav ps2 rpgs. Almost done Trek To Yomi. Still playing Shredders Revenge with the boy
Re: God of War Ragnarok Release Date Confirmed for 9th November
@IonMagi look up Wednesday in correlation to Norse Mythology. Pretty cool they did that imo
Re: God of War Ragnarok Dev Sony Santa Monica Demands Respect After Unsavoury Week
Sad they even have to make a statement like that.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for July 2022 Leaked Early
I'd imagine some of these deals were already struck before the newly tiered plus versions were finalized. I'm sure this will eventually stop happening of happen less frequently. You have to continue to offer good games on your baseline tier or risk losing subs for any form of Plus
Re: Poll: Which PS Plus Tier Are You Subscribed To?
Jumping Flash and I can't wipe the smirk off my face lol. That damn game was waaay ahead of its time. And just some catchy ass music. My total upgrade til my current plus sub ended (146 days) cost me 20$ to try Premium for essentially 5 months. No brainer.
Re: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion's PS5, PS4 Remaster Is Jaw Dropping
Same company that gave us the Chrono Cross "remaster" lol. I cannot, for the life of me, figure SE out. They seem to put so, so much effort into certain titles and then straight cash grab others.
Re: PSVR2 Is 'Super Impressive' and Horizon Call of the Mountain Is 'Very, Very Cool'
Day 1 for psvr. Day 1 for psvr2. I most likely will game very little outside VR for quite some time. Especially considering the massive upgrade. I got lost in Moss, FarPoint (Co op campaign- legit), ASTRO, Thumper, Beat Saber, Wipeout, Creed, Arizona Sunshine, Blood and Truth, Tetris Effect...so, so much. And it was the worst** VR headset out att. With truly immerisve worlds and experiences...I'm gone lol. I have zero motion sickness or headaches. I could crank Wipeput VR in hour clips
Re: Reaction: Sony Kickstarts the Summer with Sizzling State of Play
So SF6 was a big surprise with a campaign. FF16 not dropping til next summer tells me FF7R2 is at LEAST 2024 at this point regardless of being different teams. Will be a day one buy for VR2 as long as I can find one
Re: Shenmue's Yu Suzuki Announces Space Harrier with Swans for Phones
Gotta give it to the guy... the wheels are always turning lol. Looks like a delightful acid trip to me
Re: Reaction: Why You Shouldn't Worry About Sony's New Strategy
I highly doubt 55% live service content is feasible by any stretch of the imagination. For every banger success story for GaaS titles there are TONS that fail horribly. If Sony has 2 titles that catch mainstream out if the 10 or whatever they said they are developing it should be considered a massive success. And when the other 8 fail we will get back to more investment in single player experiences
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 10
11 out of 15. I'll take it! Lol happy gaming. Honor the fallen
Re: PS Plus Games for Asia Officially Confirmed
Making gamepass look less appealing imo. Good on Sony to deliver.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 427
Tiny Tina and Trek to Yomi if I'm lucky.... stinking kids lol
Re: The Last of Us PS5 Remake Allegedly a Major Holiday Release
I wished the remake would have an expanded version of Factions. Would have made more sense than this massive undertaking of creating and entirely separate experience. Factions was amazing and could easily be expanded into something even more special. Just makes sense to me
Re: HBO's The Last of Us TV Show Reveals Key Set Photos
I think whatever the new MP game is they should bundle it with TLoU Remake. Just makes sense. Factions was the MP mode for the first game.
Re: PS5, PS4 Exclusives Will 'Deteriorate' if Launched on PS Plus, Says Sony CFO
The reality is their pockets aren't as deep as Xbox to dump everything day 1 on a sub. The other reality is Xbox, outside Forza and Gears, hasn't came close to the level of quality that Playstation Studios puts out consistently. I think it's funny that Nintendo gets zero heat regarding this 1st party subscription nonsense
Re: PS5 Fans Hope Mind Blowing Unreal Engine 5 Demo Is a Glimpse of the Future
When the PS6 drops this will be exciting stuff
Re: Delayed PS4 Multiplayer Spin-Off Resident Evil Re:Verse Re-Emerges
7 in VR was too much for me, so was Here They Lie in VR. I could only handle Dead Space is about hour long runs before my anxiety took over. Lol. I'm ok with a MP Resi game. But not blasting hoards...outsmarting a few terrifyingly hard and scary enemies with a few others sounds legit though
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 425
Trek to Yomi on Series S, Forbidden West on PS5 and Kirby on Switch
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.13 Out Now, Here Are All Patch Notes
Other than the Aloy halo effect and falling into geometry one time I've had ZERO issues with this game. I'm taking it super slow. Few hours a week (kids lol) and am absolutely loving it. Trek to Yomi dropped today so I will give that game a front of the line pass for the next week
Re: Sadly, There Are Currently No Plans for Shenmue 4
For me Shenmue is the most oddly endearing franchise I've ever played. Any negative light on the franchise makes a guy like me sad lol. Something about it just hit so different when it dropped that I've just out and out become enamored with the world and characters. It's an acquired taste and S3 was literally made for the few that feel the way I do about the series. I really hope 4 happens and he wraps it up. He isn't getting younger and neither are the fans.
Re: Best Final Fantasy Games
The top 3 are my top 3. Nobody ever has those 3 as the top 3 in that order or at all. Nice!!!
Re: First-Person PSVR2 QB Sim NFL Pro Era Puts the Ball in Your Hands
This looks amazing
Re: God of War Ragnarok 'Not Ready to Share' as Dev Gives Update on PS5, PS4 Sequel
@Ralizah hot take on that....BotW 2 footage was shown on a high end PC. Will be watered down on current Switch. Was delayed to coincide with the long rumored next Switch or Switch pro. The vertical nature of what was shown has gotta be taxing the piss out of the current model regardless of texture quality etc.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 7
10. Yah!! And I actually knew the 10 I got
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 422
Kirby and Spiderman with the boy, Horizon FW and Super Mega Baseball 3 solo lol
Re: Poll: What's Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year So Far?
HFW for sure. Sifu runner up for me
Re: The Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumours Return Following Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmation
3 installments over the course of a decade? Let's hope they don't do that. And without a hint of news on part 2 of 7s remake...
Re: Could the Shenmue 4 Dream Still Be Alive?
Please make this happen and please let 4 be the end. Dudes vision is great and all but I will truly be dead before it ends if he wants to make so many more installments. I looooved 3. And it's NOT for everyone. But I'd you grew up on 1 and 2 and how mind boggling they were for their time it was easy to love 3.
Re: PS Store Sales Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Laps Elden Ring in Europe as Horizon Falls Off a Cliff
The first Horizon released days before BotW and is Lifetime over 20 million. FW releases right around Elden Ring is no big deal imo. And actually Sony NOT shifting either release speaks volumes to the confidence they have in their teams. I for one went FW first and will get to Elden Ring down the road. I can't be alone in that.
Re: No Plans for Chrono Cross Sequel or New Chrono Game, Says Square Enix
Only if Sony bought SE would I have any faith in them touching that IP for a full remake or sequel
Re: Messy PES Successor eFootball Finally Updated on PS5, PS4 This Month
Fifa 14 still the best imo. Can't wait to see how bad this patch is lol
Re: Weird West (PS4) - Ambitious Top-Down RPG Comes Close to Greatness
Anything published by Devolver is worth a look. They help bring some amazing games to the table. Now just get Dennaton to make Hotline 3 purty please
Re: PS5, PS4 Exclusives Not Coming to PS Plus at Launch
@Bleachedsmiles all in development well before gamepass became a thing though. I'd imagine part of that is pure coincidence. And Halo 5 wasn't missing Ppromised features after a year delay or after release like Infinite still is. Considering you named 3 games, 2 of which are from very well established franchises, I don't see the point really. Not being a d*** but they SHOULD be putting out some bangers and Halo x and Forza x shouldn't exactly be a surprise for quality (add Gears in and that's the Xbox tri fecta of quality reviewed first party titles for the last several years). Loved Flight Sim and Psychonauts 2 just fyi
Re: PS5, PS4 Exclusives Not Coming to PS Plus at Launch
They shouldn't. I genuinely believe that quality of content would greatly suffer if they did. They aren't an infinite war chest like Microsoft. I've yet to be disappointed in the overall product of a SWW studio since the start of ps3. Even the shuttered studios such as Evolution and Sony Japan (among others) made either a critically, commercially or niche fan favorite game.
Re: Sony Files New Trademark for the One and Only Knack
Knack VR just seems right
Re: Poll: We Want You to Rate Your Favourite PSP Games
Jean d'Arc was just as good as War of the Lions imo, Patapon and Crisis Core stand out as well. The GoWs are nice too. Especially chains of Olympus
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 419
HFW, Kirby and Super Mega Baseball 3
Re: Sony Extremely Deliberate with PSVR2's Design, Immersion Goes Beyond Resolution
@Fragile easy 4-500 at launch. Psvr was the same price as the ps4.
Re: Sony Extremely Deliberate with PSVR2's Design, Immersion Goes Beyond Resolution
Day 1 purchase. Just like the OG
Re: Sony Acquires Haven Studios, the New Developer Led By Jade Raymond
The fact Herman said "we will never stop making single player games like TLoU, GoW, GoT and Horizon" makes me happy lol. Jade Raymond has held the highest office in games and tech and flat out said Sony just hits different. No company is perfect. But I see the amount of hate around GT7 (game also reviewed great every reviewer noted the crazy amount of content for the asking price) and get a little saddened. Sony is Nintendo quality with less baffling decisions regarding IPs and their dormancy. Her comments along with Herman's should give everyone some big picture perspective. They are a huge company who enjoys profit but also really loves games. Tl;Dr ๐
Re: Ghostwire: Tokyo (PS5) - Not the Bethesda Swansong We Hoped For
I'm just glad it tried something different
Re: UK Sales Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Still Leading the Pack Following Online Issues
Just goes to show how loud the internet can seem