Yeah, I was thinking other reasons for the decision but this makes the most sense. And they lost the trajectory/novelty of PC releases as it was discussed here a couple of weeks ago. They will keep their "PS classic" style cinematic ones as exclusive and continue to release live-service multiplatform which makes sense.
@Yor-sama
If they don't do any tie-ins with KFC -at least in Korea- it will be a lost opportunity.
I just can't believe they didn't do anything to port Astrobot Rescue Mission and Blood&Truth. Hell, they didn't bring RE7 VR too! These 3 alone would make me really consider buying it.
Also nothing substantial other than Horizon VR was weird. I was sure they would bring a couple of 1st party stuff this time since they learned lessons from VR1.
I still can't believe this engines and what it can do. I have yet to play Forbidden West but I already know my mind will be blown away in terms of how it looks.
Latest Ram crisis made the Pro from "nice to have" to "really good decision for next couple of years".
@Voltan
I liked Alan Wake 2 balanced mode in terms of performance and "look". It was one of the best looking games ever and felt smooth enough with VRR(40 fps).
Even RE4 looks incredible on PS5. And as a Pro owner I can't help but feel really happy about my decision. 1 more day! Everything I read just make me even more excited!
I just need GTAVI at 40fps in a good quality then I am good. And I am a bit afraid of Crimson Desert and James Bond in terms of optimization so I hope this helps them too.
This will definetely be better than Returnal. For me at least. Everything they smoothed out just speaks to me and feels like it should had been like that since the beginning.
Alright, this is officially an X-Men year. '97 S02, Doomsday, Wolverine and now this.
I usually don't care old retro stuff like this from LRG but I will definetely grab this as a big Marvel and comic book fan. I hazily remember playing Captain America&Avengers game at my friends house many years ago.
Yeah, it's almost series identity. It happened in all the REs I've played. I would say 0 is the exception since Training Facility is one of the worst RE places and everything after that felt better to me.
Sony releasing games on PC and Sony expanding PS Plus with new tiers are the best examples of how competition affect rival companies. Both of those became reality because of Xbox's strategies. And 360 era of Xbox cause PS to do extra work for PS3 and after terrible Xbox One presentation PS did the opposite with PS4 again 'cause of the existence of competition. Them not having real competition for this gen showed in their decisions in different times for sure. If only we could see alternative reality where Xbox was a serious rival in this gen so people could see how it would be much better for all of us.
I appreciate them for turning the narrative of "Next Concord" to "This might be good" even though I don't play games like this.
Also can't help but feel everytime "only-mp" game comes out I go "If only there was a campaign in that world, even if it's 5-6 hours long". Good old 7th gen...
I would argue they could still be in competition even if they lost Xbox One era. I think their focus on Gamepass, Day 1 and PC were not great strategies and they simply should had resist a bit more.
I am not saying they would be the market leader but they would be in a better place I imagine. Everything they tried to "compensate" last generation just speed up their death. Even with all "everything everywhere" talk people value "special" things even in just as a bonus etc. Many people bought Xbox One still after that awful E3 presentation and I remember the hype for Series X etc. I think they would still have some kind of fanbase without all Day 1, PC, cloud etc stuff and they would actually earn enough to keep fighting.
I was implying Xbox being in a good place instead of the failing trend they keep going for years. Like not buying ABK, releasing exclusives sooner etc. They would still be in competition I believe and they would have a chance to be a serious challenge for PS like the good old days.
Yes! My most anticipated game just right after RE9! Hope the story is good. It's my biggest worry. I won't watch dedicated SoP since I don't want to get spoiled one of the best missions again.(Looking at you Spidey 2).
@playthedangame
I was feeling the same.
Wait a minute! Just 6 days to play Phantom Blade 0 then... It's going to be a great september.
I think this is bad news and even though I have yet to play the series I doubt movie franchise will have the same praise and popularity with general audience.
I would like to see an AC game in the vein of PS cinematic action-adventures. Focused on story and set-pieces instead of gigantic open world borefest with mediocre storytelling and lack of mission variety.
Can't believe this game -which has not anything incredible going on on the screen- is only offering 1080p for 60 fps. If it's upscaling that to 2K or 4K another story but if it stays on 1080 awful.
Another thing is best option for the Pro is "Balanced". Like I can't believe how playable games in 40 fps and it often worths to play like that for better visuals comparing to 60 fps. I really really hope GTAVI has 40 fps option.
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Re: Project Windless Dev Explains the Game's Giant Rooster-Man Protagonist
@Yor-sama
I am just happy that they are going back to focus on console itself.
Re: Project Windless Dev Explains the Game's Giant Rooster-Man Protagonist
@UltimateOtaku91
Yeah, I was thinking other reasons for the decision but this makes the most sense. And they lost the trajectory/novelty of PC releases as it was discussed here a couple of weeks ago. They will keep their "PS classic" style cinematic ones as exclusive and continue to release live-service multiplatform which makes sense.
@Yor-sama
If they don't do any tie-ins with KFC -at least in Korea- it will be a lost opportunity.
Re: Video: Silence as PSVR2 Turns Three Years Old - Is Sony's PS5 Headset Dead?
@Johnnycide
Yeah, I can see it. It's a bummer really.
Re: Project Windless Dev Explains the Game's Giant Rooster-Man Protagonist
In case you want to write something about this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1rfevbn/jason_schreier_regarding_sony_pulling_away_from/
@ShogunRok
@Sammy
Re: Video: Silence as PSVR2 Turns Three Years Old - Is Sony's PS5 Headset Dead?
@Ricksta
I want to play RE4 remake in VR but yeah, not bringing Astro and Blood&Truth is so weird.
Re: Video: Silence as PSVR2 Turns Three Years Old - Is Sony's PS5 Headset Dead?
I just can't believe they didn't do anything to port Astrobot Rescue Mission and Blood&Truth. Hell, they didn't bring RE7 VR too! These 3 alone would make me really consider buying it.
Also nothing substantial other than Horizon VR was weird. I was sure they would bring a couple of 1st party stuff this time since they learned lessons from VR1.
Re: Guerrilla Games Came Up with Its Own Upscaling Tech for Decima Engine, and It Rivals PSSR
I still can't believe this engines and what it can do. I have yet to play Forbidden West but I already know my mind will be blown away in terms of how it looks.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem 'Head and Shoulders' Ahead of All Consoles on PS5 Pro
@Dan12836666
Latest Ram crisis made the Pro from "nice to have" to "really good decision for next couple of years".
@Voltan
I liked Alan Wake 2 balanced mode in terms of performance and "look". It was one of the best looking games ever and felt smooth enough with VRR(40 fps).
Re: Resident Evil Requiem 'Head and Shoulders' Ahead of All Consoles on PS5 Pro
Even RE4 looks incredible on PS5. And as a Pro owner I can't help but feel really happy about my decision. 1 more day! Everything I read just make me even more excited!
Re: The New LEGO Batman Only Has 7 Playable Characters, But They're Far More Fully Formed
Hope this game rocks but my purchase will be James Bond if it's not a disaster in optimization&reviews.
Re: Skate Dev Suffers Layoffs to Better Support the Game's 'Long-Term Future'
Hilariously awful way to handle a live-service.
Re: Going Platinum #13: Astro Bot Rescue Mission
I am so annoyed by Sony not bringing this and Blood&Truth to PSVR2 or not paying Capcom to bring RE7 PS5 version etc.
Re: Marathon Server Slam Gets Underway Today - Here's Everything You Need to Know
One week early would have been nice.
Re: PS5 Pro Upgrade Details Spotted, as Sony Patents PSSR 2.0 Tech
I just need GTAVI at 40fps in a good quality then I am good. And I am a bit afraid of Crimson Desert and James Bond in terms of optimization so I hope this helps them too.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for March 2026 Announced
First month in years that I am not gonca redeem games since I don't have PS+. Doesn't feel like it will hurt though.
Re: Wolverine PS5 Release Date Reveal Sparks Bluepoint Cover-Up Claims
I still think biggest reason is Bluepoint cover up. Otherwise I am pretty sure they would slap it at the end of spring showing we know that will come.
Re: New Saros PS5 Gameplay Footage Is Brief But Cool as Heck
This will definetely be better than Returnal. For me at least. Everything they smoothed out just speaks to me and feels like it should had been like that since the beginning.
Re: PlayStation Visited Kojima Productions Lately, But What For?
Hope it's OD and it's coming soon; it's been years! Too soon for Physint.
Re: Konami's Iconic X-Men Arcade Game Coming to PS5 Alongside Other Marvel Classics
Alright, this is officially an X-Men year. '97 S02, Doomsday, Wolverine and now this.
I usually don't care old retro stuff like this from LRG but I will definetely grab this as a big Marvel and comic book fan. I hazily remember playing Captain America&Avengers game at my friends house many years ago.
Re: Horror-Tinged Assassin's Creed Hexe Loses Its Creative Director Years into Development
So... He got Haxed. 😛
Re: Resident Evil Requiem (PS5) - Two-in-One Horror Not Quite an All-Timer
@carlos82
Yeah, it's almost series identity. It happened in all the REs I've played. I would say 0 is the exception since Training Facility is one of the worst RE places and everything after that felt better to me.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem (PS5) - Two-in-One Horror Not Quite an All-Timer
It was most of us' biggest fear and looks like it happened. I have a feeling that I will still like it in the end but I feel a bit sad to see it.
Re: If This Marathon Trailer Doesn't Get You Hyped for the PS5 FPS, Nothing Will
@Afroducc
Yeah, I like my games to be no more than 30 hours so I can play other things as well.
@Propaperpusher
85+ Meta and 5 million sales in first year.
Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
@JustMyOpinion
Alright. Hope it delivers.
Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
@VeganH
Most certainly open areas. No way open world and feels like linear would be to limited.
Re: Original Xbox Creator Shares Brutal Opinion of New Leadership, Believes This Is the End of Xbox
@StitchJones
Sony releasing games on PC and Sony expanding PS Plus with new tiers are the best examples of how competition affect rival companies. Both of those became reality because of Xbox's strategies. And 360 era of Xbox cause PS to do extra work for PS3 and after terrible Xbox One presentation PS did the opposite with PS4 again 'cause of the existence of competition. Them not having real competition for this gen showed in their decisions in different times for sure. If only we could see alternative reality where Xbox was a serious rival in this gen so people could see how it would be much better for all of us.
Re: If This Marathon Trailer Doesn't Get You Hyped for the PS5 FPS, Nothing Will
I appreciate them for turning the narrative of "Next Concord" to "This might be good" even though I don't play games like this.
Also can't help but feel everytime "only-mp" game comes out I go "If only there was a campaign in that world, even if it's 5-6 hours long". Good old 7th gen...
Re: Craving Classic Castlevania? Saint Slayer Hits PS5, PS4 This April
I love mteroidvania but I guess I am done with 8-bit/16-bit graphic choice unless it's really good looking like Mina the Hollower etc.
Re: Original Xbox Creator Shares Brutal Opinion of New Leadership, Believes This Is the End of Xbox
@Kierant202
Agree to disagree.
Re: Original Xbox Creator Shares Brutal Opinion of New Leadership, Believes This Is the End of Xbox
@Kierant202
I would argue they could still be in competition even if they lost Xbox One era. I think their focus on Gamepass, Day 1 and PC were not great strategies and they simply should had resist a bit more.
I am not saying they would be the market leader but they would be in a better place I imagine. Everything they tried to "compensate" last generation just speed up their death. Even with all "everything everywhere" talk people value "special" things even in just as a bonus etc. Many people bought Xbox One still after that awful E3 presentation and I remember the hype for Series X etc. I think they would still have some kind of fanbase without all Day 1, PC, cloud etc stuff and they would actually earn enough to keep fighting.
@Yor-sama
I am sad about the lack of competition mostly.
Re: Original Xbox Creator Shares Brutal Opinion of New Leadership, Believes This Is the End of Xbox
@Yor-sama
I was implying Xbox being in a good place instead of the failing trend they keep going for years. Like not buying ABK, releasing exclusives sooner etc. They would still be in competition I believe and they would have a chance to be a serious challenge for PS like the good old days.
Re: Original Xbox Creator Shares Brutal Opinion of New Leadership, Believes This Is the End of Xbox
@ButterySmooth30FPS
Not really agree but great if that is how you feel.
Re: Original Xbox Creator Shares Brutal Opinion of New Leadership, Believes This Is the End of Xbox
I am really sad about Xbox's fate tbh. We needed them to keep PS in check. Let's see what they will do with no direct competition around...
Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
@LogicStrikesAgain
And we already have new Santa Monica game and Intergalactic in 2027 most probably.
Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
@somnambulance
Kena feels like a perfect summer game.
Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
@JustMyOpinion
Do you have a time machine? 'Cause GTAVI won't be out for at least two months at that time even in the best scenario.
Re: Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
Yes! My most anticipated game just right after RE9! Hope the story is good. It's my biggest worry. I won't watch dedicated SoP since I don't want to get spoiled one of the best missions again.(Looking at you Spidey 2).
@playthedangame
I was feeling the same.
Wait a minute! Just 6 days to play Phantom Blade 0 then... It's going to be a great september.
Re: Wait! Some Fans Will Be Playing Horizon's Divisive PS5, PC Multiplayer Game This Weekend
I really want Hermen Hulst to be gone. For this I don't have any strong opinions but overall looks like the next fail.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance Director Ditches Game Development to Work on Medieval Movie
I think this is bad news and even though I have yet to play the series I doubt movie franchise will have the same praise and popularity with general audience.
Re: The Simpsons: Hit & Run Studio Returns, and Fans Are Hopeful for a Remaster
I feel like remastering it and bringing it back wouldn't have the affect people think. I never played it though, it would be more than welcome.
Re: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Delayed Another Month on PS5 to Make It 'An Experience to Remember'
I am sure it has nothing to do with releasing on the same day with Crimson Desert previously.
Re: Sony Returns to Social Media After 72 Hour Hiatus But Fans Still Aren't Happy Following Bluepoint Closure
Every comment for the next few months:
Re: Yet Another Live Service Game Bites the Dust, But PS5 Players Get a Full Refund
Can't help but feel happy when online focused games fail.
Re: Origins, Black Flag Creative Director Made Head of Assassin's Creed Franchise
I would like to see an AC game in the vein of PS cinematic action-adventures. Focused on story and set-pieces instead of gigantic open world borefest with mediocre storytelling and lack of mission variety.
Re: Saints Row Is 'Dead' Says Design Director After Prequel Pitch 'Ghosted' by Embracer Group
I am so glad "modern" reboot failed.
Re: Sony's Really Trying to Position PS5 as a Destination for Indie Games
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will have hard time to show itself because of the release on the same day with Crimson Desert.
Re: Is Crimson Desert an RPG? Weird Online Arguments Erupt as Dev Refuses to Call It One
I think they are doing the right thing with setting expectations. It's better than calling it RPG but it not having any depth.
Re: Xbox RPG Avowed Snubs PS5 Pro Support
@Oram77
Best mode to play RE4r on Pro?
Can't believe this game -which has not anything incredible going on on the screen- is only offering 1080p for 60 fps. If it's upscaling that to 2K or 4K another story but if it stays on 1080 awful.
Another thing is best option for the Pro is "Balanced". Like I can't believe how playable games in 40 fps and it often worths to play like that for better visuals comparing to 60 fps. I really really hope GTAVI has 40 fps option.
Re: Despite Big Multiformat Push, Square Enix's Acclaimed New Visual Novel Will Skip PS5
I only care the next Nier and nothing else. So funny to see SE continuing their weird decisions.
Re: Splinter Cell's PS5 Remake Survives Significant Ubisoft Studio Cull
No way this comes out. Ubisoft is just an AC machine now. Mediocre company.