As soon as all this stealing and boasting about it hits studios and people will get nothing new to play unless it is fully online and 10 games per year, I will see how people will greet their modding heroes.
Microsoft decision doesn't make sense. This removes the purpose of their apps on TV. No streaming from TV. Undermines future of streaming. Gives the upper hand to competition. 15 hours is literally nothing. It's like paying for Netflix and being told to watch it 15 hours per month. Xbox always finds a way to ruin things for themselves even more
Business-wise all is good. SONY has created, evolved and expanded its Playstation store. The platform and the store are successful but the publishing side is ailing. Now Sony has good accountants and business managers but they don't have people who would help them create and publish successful games.
I too believe the management needs to change. Current management is far away from gaming, games, players. They do not understand this medium and focus only on chasing trends. Sony are not trendsetters anymore.
People are spoiled. Everyone wants more of something and don't even know what they want. It's a good selection of games you can play at any time with PS Plus.
You have no idea how trading, sharing, reselling, allocating and minimum play time will be exploited by scammers, hackers and account sellers. Simply use your imagination and you will see how all this turns into chaos.
Sentiments do not drive profits. Sony could release expensive limited collector editions with discs to accommodate sentiments but that would mean paying $200-300 for a box. I doubt most people are sentimental enough for that. In the end it's mostly about money. Many do not want to pay full price and prefer trading or buying discs second-hand.
The thing is all this negative attention and hype actually put many such attacked devs in the spotlight and players started actively buying their games simply out of support.
I do not see an issue with all digital now. I have been buying digital releases for quite a while on both Steam and PS. There are some issues that I do not like but let's see how they play out as Sony wants to milk players so higher PS Plus prices, worse catalog selection and poorer discounts - this is what bothers me.
I was not interested as the original did not really impress me. I'm still not interested. Maybe when big discounts kick in. But I have other games waiting as well.
Sony seems comfortable experimenting with various business strategies. I don't care really as long as I can play something and grab it at reduced price at some point. And Pro trick I counter by delaying some new games to PS6 like Wukong.
Console is compact. PC and monitor take too much space. I was trying to find a decent laptop. 1200 - 1700 euro for asus f16. And there are so many versions. PS you turn on and play. Yes, everything is overpriced on it. Pro is just for geeks. I am waiting for switch 2.
Of course I am playing. My first full price purchase ever. It is a bit easy for me but still engaging and charming. Trunk of Funk soundtrack is brilliant. It can be a live service game too. Joking.
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Re: PS5's War Against Jailbreaks Triggers Fresh Wave of Criticism
Stupid players and hackers mess with a company and steal from devs and then complain about security measures. People do need a reality check .
Re: PS5 Jailbreaks Are Escalating at an Unprecedented Pace, and Sony Must Be Sweating
As soon as all this stealing and boasting about it hits studios and people will get nothing new to play unless it is fully online and 10 games per year, I will see how people will greet their modding heroes.
Re: PS Plus Premium's Cloud Streaming Is Unlimited, But for How Much Longer?
Microsoft decision doesn't make sense. This removes the purpose of their apps on TV. No streaming from TV. Undermines future of streaming. Gives the upper hand to competition. 15 hours is literally nothing. It's like paying for Netflix and being told to watch it 15 hours per month. Xbox always finds a way to ruin things for themselves even more
Re: Tides of Annihilation Dev Insists It Didn't Change Its Heroine's Face
Why is it such a big deal? There are no more important issues in this world?
Re: 92% of PS5 Enthusiasts Believe PS Studios Needs New Management
Business-wise all is good. SONY has created, evolved and expanded its Playstation store. The platform and the store are successful but the publishing side is ailing. Now Sony has good accountants and business managers but they don't have people who would help them create and publish successful games.
Re: Opinion: Hermen Hulst Has Failed and PS Studios Needs a Change
I too believe the management needs to change. Current management is far away from gaming, games, players. They do not understand this medium and focus only on chasing trends. Sony are not trendsetters anymore.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2026?
People are spoiled. Everyone wants more of something and don't even know what they want. It's a good selection of games you can play at any time with PS Plus.
Re: 8 Ways Sony Must Improve the PS Store for Our All-Digital Future
You have no idea how trading, sharing, reselling, allocating and minimum play time will be exploited by scammers, hackers and account sellers. Simply use your imagination and you will see how all this turns into chaos.
Re: 'They May As Well Eliminate the Hardware Too': Japanese Dev Says Sony 'Doesn't Understand' the Feelings of Fans
Sentiments do not drive profits. Sony could release expensive limited collector editions with discs to accommodate sentiments but that would mean paying $200-300 for a box. I doubt most people are sentimental enough for that. In the end it's mostly about money. Many do not want to pay full price and prefer trading or buying discs second-hand.
Re: Indie Devs Unfairly Attacked Over Sony Decision to Stop Making Discs
The thing is all this negative attention and hype actually put many such attacked devs in the spotlight and players started actively buying their games simply out of support.
Re: Poll: Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?
I do not see an issue with all digital now. I have been buying digital releases for quite a while on both Steam and PS. There are some issues that I do not like but let's see how they play out as Sony wants to milk players so higher PS Plus prices, worse catalog selection and poorer discounts - this is what bothers me.
Re: Spyro Returns on PS5 in A Realm Beyond, His First Original Game in Nearly 20 Years
Please please please be good! I will buy anyway.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 568
I have purchased PS Plus so kins of struggling with Hollow Knight. But would rather play new Momodora.
Re: Poll: Did the PSN Outage Ruin Your Gaming Plans Over the Weekend?
I played a game installed on my console and enjoyed my time. I am not PS+ member but I think compensation is fine but I was not really affected.
Re: Hands On: $700 Later and Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Pro Performance Is Still Far from Perfect
Maybe will buy for PS6. Nothing to do here.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Trapped in Financial Dark Place, 'Most' Development, Marketing Costs Recouped
I was not interested as the original did not really impress me. I'm still not interested. Maybe when big discounts kick in. But I have other games waiting as well.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
Chrono Cross. Got bored of new games.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Silent Hill 2?
Probably will play when it's on sale or in sub. Played original and was not so impressed as to play it again now.
Re: Until Dawn (PS5) - Killer Teen Slasher Snags a Pricey New-Gen Remake
Will buy or pick on sub with ps6 whenever it comes.
Re: PS5 Pro Boost Is Pretty Clear Cut in The Last of Us 2 Remastered Comparison Video
I can't see the difference. Should I bring a magnifying glass? You do you of course.
Re: Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
So far mostly scalpers pre-ordered them. I think majority will not care. Sony is happy to sell to resellers as it was on Thursday.
Re: Newly Signed Law May Restrict Sony's Use of Terms Like 'Buy' or 'Purchase' for Digital Games
If they want to pull the game, you will have nothing left. The law will just force them say acquire license.
Re: Talking Point: What Was Your Favourite PS5 Game from State of Play September 2024?
Lunar and MW. Nothing else really.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 Pro Is 'Pure Eye Candy at Race Car Levels of Performance'
Not worth it for cute images. Would rather spend 700 on PS6.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Wins Over PlayStation Fans
I have played it and would rather spend money on something else.
Re: 'PS5 Pro Is a Really Good Investment,' Argue Tech Experts After Hands-On
And 4 years later no one will care. Thanks but I will pass. Not in a mood to play games with the magnifying glass in hand.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
I am happy with Lunar. Everything else doesn't interest me now. Time will tell.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 547
GOWR. Could be less melodramatic.
Re: Sony Priming 'Even Less Exciting' PS5 Remaster for State of Play
Sony seems comfortable experimenting with various business strategies. I don't care really as long as I can play something and grab it at reduced price at some point. And Pro trick I counter by delaying some new games to PS6 like Wukong.
Re: PS5 Pro Shows Real Promise in First Expert Analysis
My opinion will be unpopular but picture on the left looks less cluttered.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for September 2024?
For me, it is a nice selection. I will definitely play Plucky Squire and try some other titles.
Re: Sony Boss Says 'PCs Are Difficult to Set Up', Firm Will Focus on PS5
Console is compact. PC and monitor take too much space. I was trying to find a decent laptop. 1200 - 1700 euro for asus f16. And there are so many versions. PS you turn on and play. Yes, everything is overpriced on it. Pro is just for geeks. I am waiting for switch 2.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 546
Astro Bot. Waiting for Plucky Knight.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Astro Bot?
Of course I am playing. My first full price purchase ever. It is a bit easy for me but still engaging and charming. Trunk of Funk soundtrack is brilliant. It can be a live service game too. Joking.