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Re: Marvel's Venom Still in Dev for PS5, Will Surely Be Huge

PuppetMaster

@RudeAnimat0r

Would a new IP from Insomniac sell? Yes, it would. Would it sell as well as Spider-Man? Of course not, but I was answering the question of what I would like to see them do, not what makes most financial sense for them

Are you sure people would buy Insomniac new IP when i just shown you track record of multiple commercial flops? Not break even, modest success, or reaching Spiderman numbers but commercial flops.

I would like to see them move outside of their comfort zone - I get that that won't happen as Sony's only AAA studio that releases games at a regular cadence.

They already tried moved outside their comfort zone like multiple times and it didn't work. People didn't show up for Fuse, Sunset Overdrive, Song of the Deep, etc. Even Resistance sold like crap. Now Insomniac are sticking with what works for them; superhero / Marvel properties and Racthet. This formula will not change until it stops working.

Re: After a Record Breaking State of Play in June, the Latest Edition Did Disappointing Numbers

PuppetMaster

@ShadowRJ I'm sure those games can slot into top 10 PS1 games. I mean, they're quite unique on their own. And PS1 has like tons of great games to the point people have their own top 10 with some unknown or obscure titles in the list. I've seen some people put underrated games like Koudelka, Gallerians, Heart of Darkness, or Silent Bomber for their top 10.

And FF VII also has pretty bad translation like almost PS1 games from that era.

Re: Marvel's Venom Still in Dev for PS5, Will Surely Be Huge

PuppetMaster

@RudeAnimat0r Will people buy the new IP? 'Cause last time i check, Insomniac created plenty of new IP before focusing on Marvel IP but most of them either a flop or pretty much forgotten by most people.

Like Sunset Overdrive for example which was a big flop and only made them $567 bucks.
https://www.levelup.com/en/news/insomniac-only-earned-567-usd-with-sunset-overdrive-an-xbox-exclusive/

Another big flop was Fuse under EA. Then there's some small and VR games that almost no one gives a damn anymore like Song of the Deep, Stormland, Edge of Nowhere, The Unspoken etc etc.

Even Resistance series wasn't sold that good with the last two final games Resistance 3 and Burning Skies ended as a commercial flop, despite the IP keeps being requested by some people in here.

In the end, Insomniac best and popular IP's are only Spyro which now owned by MS and Ratchet. But Ratchet has been squeezed pretty hard with 16-17 games (+1 Ranger Rumble still in development) in the span of two decades.

So...for now i think Insomniac did the right thing on focusing at Marvel properties and Ratchet once in a blue moon.

Re: Marvel's Venom Still in Dev for PS5, Will Surely Be Huge

PuppetMaster

I get it Spidey, Venom, and Wolverine will print $$$$$. But i wish someday Insomniac would work on unusual / underrated superhero like Moon Knight. Or maybe Green Lantern, if they can get the license from WB/DC, which i think GL fits perfectly with Insomniac games that focus on creative weapons / gadget.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 648

PuppetMaster

It's saturday 7 am in my timezone. So i'll play:

  • Doom 3 BFG edition / PS3
    I'm enjoying Doom 3 slowly like finishing one or two level per day. Currently at level 11 communication tower.
  • Sonic Wings Special / PS3
    I need some dose of good ol shmup :3

Also, watching Lanterns and Batman: Knightfall part 1. DC are knocking out of the park with the show and animation. And i didn't know Aaron Pierre is a Brit. He did a great job as John Stewart 🫡

Have a nice weekend everyone 🍻

Re: After a Record Breaking State of Play in June, the Latest Edition Did Disappointing Numbers

PuppetMaster

That 10 minutes of FF VII Revelation gameplay isn't in the top 5 most viewed videos? Wow i'm shocked. Like what happened? Did people lost interest with the game or what? 🤔

Anyway. From 5.1 million views to 2.9 millions views is pretty significant drop. I think safe to say the culminations of Sony unpopular decisions like killing physical games then goes long silent before came out arrogant "it's not gonna affect our business", closing down PS3+Vita store, closing down Bluepoint studios, removing purchased movies from customers library, heavy focus on live service games etc are starting to show some effect on the brand status.

That said, despite this SoP has some interesting new IP's like Rhapsody in Scarlet, Uncanyon, Daba, and Where the Seeds Fall, overall it was a pretty mediocre show.

I mean, started the show with Resident Evil movie trailer instead a game was a lame decision. Then wasted time on selling an expensive Lego PS1 brick and GTA 6 controller is just like come on man. The western side ended with a whimper with 10 minutes of FF VII Revelations that looks eh for me and also comes with the facts: if you want complete experiences then you need to pay more for two story DLC + still need to download a huge chunk of the game because it's only one disc.

Re: Konami Surprises Everyone with a New 1920s, Magick Action Game for PS5

PuppetMaster

@TheDarts For the note, i don't hate Pro Evo. In fact i'm one of longtime fans since International Superstar Soccer and Winning Eleven era. But i feel the franchise already left the glory days long time ago and the current Konami doesn't have the right talent to revive it. I mean, just look at how bad eFootball is.

So, it's okay if Konami took a detour with new IP's until they get the right talent to revive Pro Evo.

Re: Sony Set the Mood for Its Latest State of Play by Starting with the New Resident Evil Movie

PuppetMaster

@FreasurePlanten

Where is Laufey? Intergalactic? God of War Remakes? They really need better PR rn.

  • Laufey already got 20 minutes of gameplay demo + devs interview back in SoP June. It probably will have a dedicated showcase next january.
  • They already said GoW trilogy remake development is still early. So we will not see it for a couple of years. At this rate it's safe to a assume they're aiming to release it for PS6.
  • Intergalactic just wrap up all mo-cap session. Maybe we will see in december SoP?

Re: Marvel's Wolverine Offers Up One Last Trailer Before Launch on PS5

PuppetMaster

@Atreus97

Something darker, grittier, and I guess less 'modern Marvel'. Watch the initial teaser trailer from 4 years ago, then watch everything they've shown since

The initial trailer, you mean this one?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AF_f8kl8lJQ&pp=ygUbV29sdmVyaW5lIHBzNSBmaXJzdCB0cmFpbGVy

The initial trailer doesn't look "darker and grittier" and the current trailer still have the same vibe. I think you mixed up with Logan movie.

Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for September 2026?

PuppetMaster

SoP western was kinda okay borderline mediocre, i give it a 6/10. But SoP Japan was pretty nice, i give it a 7.5/10.

This is just me but i'm more interested with Rhapsody in Scarlet over FF VII Revelation. 1920 New York with mafia, jazz, and magic feels pretty fresh idea for a Japanese game.

Re: If You Want the Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Platinum Trophy, Get Used to Parrying, Bub

PuppetMaster

@TheDarts

I think the combat in this game is going to be very repetitive considering Wolverine doesn't use gadgets to mix things up.

In the comic he sometimes used swords and guns.

And the last gameplay video showed environmental takedown and stealth. I say as long as the core combat is solid with a good variety of enemies type including interesting bosses, the combat would be fun from start to finish.

Re: 'Reasonable Consumers' Know They Don't Own Digital Games, Says Sony

PuppetMaster

Most people will not read that longass EULA pages just to find out that they spend money for a temporary license to play a game. They only understand if they spend $50-100 that means they buy + owned the game, not renting.

But this is why digital only future is wrong and sadly a lot of gamers agreed with that sh*tty future. They're okay losing buying options and spending $80-100 for a temporary license that can be revoke by publishers anytime they want.

sigh...

Re: State of Play Confirmed for 3rd September, State of Play Japan Show Straight After

PuppetMaster

@Sonofken I believes some of SE games like Dragon Quest and Octopath sold a lot more on Nintendo than PS.

And after SE president blame PS5 low install base for FF XVI & Rebirth missed target sales which leads to their full multiplatform route, SE games was completely absent at SoP February and June but they appeared at two Nintendo directs. It gave the impression that SE are done with Sony.