They made a bet on live service games. Which failed. It’s going to take time to recover from that. It’s not like games are made in 12months - we are starting to see the upcoming projects.
Plenty of games shown. Some I’m interested in , some I’m not. Same as any show for any box.
The live service cancellation can’t be corrected over night.
We know the studios are working on games. They aren’t sitting there picking their noses. But what use is showing a game that’s releasing in 2-3yrs? - Microsoft did this and it didn’t work.
Look at Astro, announced only a couple of months prior. Yet team Asobi would have been working away a while. It built up hype
@thefourfoldroot1 with something like monster hunter, people know how many hours they are getting from it. It’s not a 30hr and done. Otherwise you can end up ‘behind’ others in rank.
If it is a one play through and done, I agree better to wait until full game.
The fact EA fc also didn’t do as well as expected… you know that live service football game, loved by millions, filled to the brim with micro transactions and predatory loot boxes?
What’s the excuse for that? The fact it isn’t single player game?
@Weebleman I’ve been saying this for ages. I think it’s what MS will want - let’s face it, they have a big enough catalogue/studios to make it possible.
Bigger issue for GP/ps going forward, is more companies doing an EA/Ubi and having their own subscription because it will become harder to get 3rd party games.
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Re: PS5 Fans Are Desperate for a Physical Version of Xbox Game Forza Horizon 5
@get2sammyb
Genuine question - forza4 got delisted 6-7years after release.
Fh5 is 4+ years old. Are PS gamers looking at potentially only having it listed for 2-3years? Or have licenses been extended?
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5) - A Timeless Formula Refined to Near Perfection
Super happy that it is getting good scores and Friday can’t come soon enough now. ( if anything it’s slightly higher than I expected)
I’ve only skimmed the review as always I try not to read if I’m going in day 1.
Re: Despite Strong Criticism, Days Gone PS5 Is Climbing Up the PS Store Pre-Order Charts
As always it just shows that the vocal are the minority.
Re: Reaction: Xbox Publishing More Games on PS5 Than Sony Is Not a Gotcha, It's Just a Sign of the Times
@IOI it’s not that they are being complacent imo.
They made a bet on live service games. Which failed. It’s going to take time to recover from that. It’s not like games are made in 12months - we are starting to see the upcoming projects.
Re: Reaction: Xbox Publishing More Games on PS5 Than Sony Is Not a Gotcha, It's Just a Sign of the Times
Wait really?
The company that owns the most studios, will make the most games?
Who ever would have thought?!
It’s like saying if Sony decided to port all their old games to a competitor they would publish the most for that year.
Re: Reaction: The PS5 Discourse Around State of Plays Is Becoming Draining
Plenty of games shown. Some I’m interested in , some I’m not. Same as any show for any box.
The live service cancellation can’t be corrected over night.
We know the studios are working on games. They aren’t sitting there picking their noses. But what use is showing a game that’s releasing in 2-3yrs? - Microsoft did this and it didn’t work.
Look at Astro, announced only a couple of months prior. Yet team Asobi would have been working away a while. It built up hype
Re: Consoles Are Alive and Well As PS5 Hits Over 75 Million Units Shipped Worldwide
@themightyant the drop makes sense to a degree. (Not all of it of course!)
The year prior would include sm2, which outsold Astro not multiple times over, and iirc first party normally sells well physical?
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Isn't Out on PS5 Yet, But Capcom's Already Revealed Its First Free Updates
@thefourfoldroot1 with something like monster hunter, people know how many hours they are getting from it. It’s not a 30hr and done. Otherwise you can end up ‘behind’ others in rank.
If it is a one play through and done, I agree better to wait until full game.
Re: Consoles Are Alive and Well As PS5 Hits Over 75 Million Units Shipped Worldwide
@get2sammyb I get with the price and agree it would be great if they could get the sticker price down some.
But I think they are waiting to see what the switch 2 releases at. Because I think the s2 is going to be relatively high compared to the first one.
Re: The Hype for Monster Hunter Wilds Is Real as World Sales Erupt Seven Years After Release
World was amazing.
Bounced off it first time then second time it clicked and bam over 1000hrs.
Majority single playered it, the end game grind was good too.
I don’t think wilds will be as successful but that’s because the way we consume games has changed
Re: Poll: Did the PSN Outage Ruin Your Gaming Plans Over the Weekend?
Was a little annoying as I had time to play wilds beta, but I don’t mind missing it too much.
I just played some other games, not the end of the world.
I’m more annoyed about the 5 days, as I sub yearly around Black Friday, so I hope it hasn’t screwed me .
Re: All Eyes on Rumoured State of Play Later This Week
@Decoy_Snake some are already announced for ps so a ‘state of play’ would fit for them, release dates etc.
Just a feeling I have
Re: All Eyes on Rumoured State of Play Later This Week
I can see MS announcing Halo collection at the state of play.
Infact there may well be a portion of it dedicated to MS - halo/forza etc etc
Re: SEGA Revenue Declines 8%, Despite a Seemingly Strong Year
And this is why they will be looking at their own subscription.
Didn’t one of their yakuza games go day 1 on gp also? (Could well be mis remember)
Re: Embattled US Retailer Trolls Customers for Picking Digital During PSN Outage on PS5, PS4
Nothing wrong with a bit of a fun tweet.
Makes a change from the usual crap that’s on there
Re: PSN Down as PS5, PS4 Players Can't Log In or Play Online
Come on did Herman forget to put 50p in the meter?
Or has he changed the password to the account since he lost his co-job and no one can log in..,
Re: Poll: Would You Buy a PS5 Mouse Accessory?
Do @pushsquare have a list of games with mouse/keyboard support?
Re: Football Manager 25 Hooked Before Kick Off on PS5
It’s the right decision.
But I still think originally they should have skipped fm25, to focus on fm26 with plenty of time.
They could have given fm24 a transfer update with fm25 teams.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Beta 2: All Start Times, Preload, What's New, and Rewards
@Ralizah there’s a benchmark tool out on steam for it if that would be helpful
Re: Creepy Beasties Abound in Monster Hunter Wilds' Iceshard Cliffs Trailer
@djlard not sure if it’s offline. (There’s an option for online solo lobby)
But it can be single player, and there will be AI hunters you can use to help (or the s.o.s flares online )
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Failed Because It Wasn't Live Service, EA CEO Seems to Suggest
No one going to mention the elephant in the room?
The fact EA fc also didn’t do as well as expected… you know that live service football game, loved by millions, filled to the brim with micro transactions and predatory loot boxes?
What’s the excuse for that? The fact it isn’t single player game?
Re: Microsoft Confirms PS5 Ports for Age of Empires 2, Age of Mythology
@DennisReynolds halo announcing at the rumoured ps state of play? Could you imagine that?!
(Not that I think it will happen, I don’t think there will be a state of play!)
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
I’ll be playing it eventually but it’s too big to sink into right now.
Planning to do avowed then wilds
Re: Mini Review: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (PS5) - Fun Slasher Shows Its Age
@graymamba you know different reviewers see things differently. PX didn’t mention the camera as a negative, yet it’s been complained about lots.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PS5) - Immersive Knight Sim Makes for a Peerless RPG
Excellent. Even if it will be a while before I have time to play.
Re: Microsoft Job Listing Suggests Perfect Dark Could Also Be Heading to PS5
There’s no suggestion. It will be coming.
It’s just whether it comes day 1 or 3/6months
Re: Old But Not Forgotten, Far Cry New Dawn Gets 60fps Patch on PS5
Fair play to Ubisoft when it’s due.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2025?
Sony can keep my money and these games.
Usually I’m not one to say terrible month. But I have to say it this time round. It’s really poor offering.
Hopefully extra makes up for it
Re: Rumour: Xbox's Fable, Killer Instinct, More to Join Forza Horizon 5 on PS5
@rjejr day 1 will take time as this strategy has only been recently formed. So to then port games for day 1 would cause delays.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
@Frmknst I reckon £50-70 is cheaper than -
Buying a £500 series X (for same performance) and an ongoing GP subscription.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
I prefer gt and motorsport.
Having played it on the S I didn’t like how it just threw cars at you quickly.
I may have been tempted had it been a ‘complete edition’ and not had to buy all dlc later
Re: Halo PS5 Rumours Intensify in Aftermath of Forza Horizon 5 Reveal
@Weebleman I’ve been saying this for ages. I think it’s what MS will want - let’s face it, they have a big enough catalogue/studios to make it possible.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Confirmed for PS5, Out This Spring
There’s the first big tentpole game.
I prefer GT or motorsport over this one tbh.
Re: Summer Game Fest Returns Bigger Than Ever This June
Well Geoff you don’t get to announce forza on ps5!
Re: Sony to Mostly Drop PS4 Games from PS Plus Starting January 2026
Unsurprising really. Considering they aren’t doing mlb for last gen.
Probably means the releases on ps4 are finally going to start dropping
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for February 2025 Announced
Yeah no thanks. You can keep my money and the games this month Sony!
Re: $100 for GTA 6 Is 'A Bridge Too Far' Even for Rockstar, Says Analyst
Sure as sh*t ain’t paying £100 for a game.
Already found MH wilds £20 cheaper.
We don’t even know anything about this gta - world has changed lots in the last few years.
Re: Two Point Museum Reminds You It's a Proper Management Sim in Latest Trailer
Forgot all about this game.
Enjoyed the previous two, tho hospital is a much better game.
Re: Fans Are Buying Fewer Boxed Video Games Than Ever in the US
Considering I just pre ordered MHwilds physical in the UK for £48 I think I’ll keep buying discs when the deal is better!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
I think it’s about time PS/PX let us click on the score and it brings up the users who are trolling with a 1 etc.
Re: Preview: Assassin's Creed Shadows Is the Golden Ticket Ubisoft Needs
Im interested, just not day 1 interested as I know it will quickly drop in price.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Roadmap Confirms Three Expansions and Loads of Updates in 2025
So they left some content out so it could be sold as dlc. Gotcha.
Luckily I will be able to wait, with avowed and MH I’m in no rush for anymore day 1
Re: Would You Pay $100 for GTA 6?
Charge £100 and I’m buying it second hand from CeX.
Rockstar get nothing then.
Re: Sony Cancels Bluepoint, Bend Studio PS5 Games, One Being a Live-Service God of War Title
It’s like neither Sony/xbox want to help themselves this gen.
What a fking cock up.
Re: Video Game Industry 'Doesn't Want a Game Pass', Says Market Analyst
I don’t think it’s needs 100m to be sustainable.
Bigger issue for GP/ps going forward, is more companies doing an EA/Ubi and having their own subscription because it will become harder to get 3rd party games.
Re: Rumour: Halo: The Master Chief Collection Coming to PS5 This Year
@CallMeDuraSouka easiest way is to have a ps5 and a series S.
Utilise the S for first party games (they run well in general) and for any GP titles you want to play.
Use the ps5 for the ‘blockbuster’ titles that need the power rather than the S. and obviously Sony first party stuff. Win win!
Re: The State of the UK's Physical Games Market Might Explain PS5 Pro's Lack of Disc Drive
Let me know how physical does next year
When MS release there games on PS,
When PS actually release a big AAA game.
When Nintendo releases a big game (or even switch 2)
Re: Horizon Hatred Simmers Once More As Sony Announces Movie Adaptation
If you don’t like the idea. Don’t watch it?
Why can’t people just ignore things and go about their lives.
Re: Do You Put Your PS5 in Rest Mode or Shut It Down?
Both.
Rest mode if I’m charging controller or gaming again later.
Power off over night or longer periods.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Will Conquer a Hefty Chunk of Your PS5's Storage
84gb sounds quite tame.
Was expecting you to be saying 120+ or something