They are not going to see the diminishing returns until this generation is over. Too many people have already invested too much into the PS5 before Sony went full Dr. Evil. The PS6 though, is in deep poo.
It was included "free" when I bought my PS5, so I never felt invested in it ... my biggest dislike was hunting robot dinosaurs in stealth, taking time to stay hidden, only for it to go FUBAR quickly. Kinda felt like I was wasting my time playing it.
I wonder how many "free" copies are included in their total sales figures>
A Battle for the ages. Grifter YouTubers have the media platform, but Grifter Sony has the money, reviewers and fanboys. I'm putting my money on Grifter Sony for the win.
It is crazy that Bioware has only put out one Mass Effect game in 14 years since #3 came out. And Andromeda came out 9 years ago to ... and they will not have a Mass Effect for the current generation ... so yeah, I would be concerned if I worked for Bioware right now.
EA has always sucked. Now it will suck more. At least we will get to watch random advertisements now. Awesome.
The original Halo is one of the few multiplayer online games that I would play ... and this doesn't have multiplayer. I can just play the Master Chief collection so why bother with this remake?
"We have no idea how to make a video game people would enjoy, even if a complete enjoyable game is in our archives. Besides, we are too busy attending human resource meetings and spending money on retreats to bother with such nonsense."
The Witness depressed me. Maybe I was going thru something at the time, but just thinking about playing it makes me sad. One of the least fun puzzle games I've encountered.
It's amazing what a giant kick in the butt can do to motivate production. Although I'm sure outside "contractors" will be brought in to push these remakes out, then will be let go upon release and there will be no patch support.
I never claimed to be a smart man, but it took me about 75 hours to realize the game was a turd. That must be how long the stages of denial take to get thru. I guess that part of the billion hours played.
More lies from our savior, Todd Howard. He got slapped by Asha and realizes they may take Fallout away from him so he has to make it look like they already started. Like a bunch of kids that were supposed to clean their room before Mom and Dad got home and just realized the station wagon pulled into the driveway ...
Asha should find everyone that worked on Fallout 3 and New Vegas, offer them a bunch of money, and put them in an office at least 1,000 miles away from wherever Todd resides. Otherwise it will be 2035 before the next Fallout comes out and I don't feel I'm exaggerating with that time estimate.
Maybe offer the team a bunch of Ferrari's if they can get a Fallout game out by 2029.
Update: It apparently is releasing as a Switch version at the same time as other systems. Nice to see it isn't restricted to Switch 2 owners. Pre-orders for the physical copy are up.
It is the monopoly that Sony now controls that we should be united against ... instead of bickering over digital vs physical percentages. All games will be $80-$100 and nothing we can do about it.
Yeah, they will allow retailers to sell key codes (i'm sure Gamestop is cracking the champagne bottles lolz). There is no reason to not use Sony's digital storefront unless you are buying something for your grandkid.
Pre-ordering a digital license for something you will not own is kinda nuts to me. To each their own.
I wonder if companies have discussed announcing pre-orders for digital content to be limited to increase FOMO (I imagine it has)? Not that GTA need to do this, but let's say another company has a special "horse armor" limited to the first 100K digital pre-orders.
I already have reservations about giving an 8 year old a $500 Nintendo ... no way I'm giving an 8 year old a $1000+ PS6 to drop or lose. But it may make sense to the market that can afford the PS6, which is 40+ year old dudes and dudettes.
It also means they need to make games for 40+ year old dudes and dudettes, which are single player games.
I would like to thank Nishino for telling me that Marvel Token is a live service game. I didn’t think of fighting games as live service but I appreciate him making it clear… and yeah, I guess fighting games are live service. My brain is now recalibrated.
I was going to buy this along with the Flexstrike stick but now will wait at least a year to see if they are still supporting it or go the Warner Brothers route with the last Mortal Kombat and abandon it despite selling millions of copies.
Now I have to consider if I should cancel my Flexstrike pre-order or use it for SF6 and Tekkon.
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Re: State of Play's Live Chat Was a Total Mess, and I Wonder What Sony's Going to Do About It
They are not going to see the diminishing returns until this generation is over. Too many people have already invested too much into the PS5 before Sony went full Dr. Evil. The PS6 though, is in deep poo.
Re: You Might Benefit from a $7.85 Million Payout as PlayStation Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit
Sony will just adjust the dynamic pricing to those that receive a payout to offset their loss. Duh.
Re: Here's Your First Look at the LEGO PS1, with Ape Escape and Gran Turismo Dioramas
Does the Astrobot activate if you violate the Terms and Conditions and fly the LEGO set back to Sony? Just ask'n.
I will probably get this on sale.
Re: Going Platinum: Horizon Forbidden West, a Very Good Sequel People Love to Hate
It was included "free" when I bought my PS5, so I never felt invested in it ... my biggest dislike was hunting robot dinosaurs in stealth, taking time to stay hidden, only for it to go FUBAR quickly. Kinda felt like I was wasting my time playing it.
I wonder how many "free" copies are included in their total sales figures>
Re: Star Wars Zero Company
De Wanna Wanga
Re: So, Erm, Where's Forza Horizon 6 on PS5?
It will be released in conjunction with Elder Scrolls 6 in about 17 years from now
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?
Remakes and updates to existing games and some Ubisoft (haha) tactics game. The industry has lost creativity. Glad I didn't watch this.
Cities LEGO interests me, but that will be a PC buy if it ends up being good.
Re: Guitar Hero's Spiritual Successor, Stage Tour, Comes to PS5 Just in Time for Christmas
How long are the songs licensed??? When do they disappear since we own nothing?
Re: Protesting PS5 Players Now Plan Permanent Blackout, Meaning No GTA 6 or Wolverine
Oops. I might to say, I'm simply not going to pay full price to RENT games on Playstation.
Re: Protesting PS5 Players Now Plan Permanent Blackout, Meaning No GTA 6 or Wolverine
I'm simply not going to buy anymore games on Playstation.
Re: The Big Marketing Push for PS5 Exclusive Marvel's Wolverine Has Begun in Style
Grifter Youtubers VS. Grifter Sony
A Battle for the ages. Grifter YouTubers have the media platform, but Grifter Sony has the money, reviewers and fanboys. I'm putting my money on Grifter Sony for the win.
LET THE GRIFTING BEGIN!
Re: After Several PS Store Knock-Offs, the Real TCG Card Shop Simulator Hits PS5 Next Month
Someone must be working on a butt wiping simulator…
Re: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PS5) - The Most Exciting Fighting Game in Years
I think I will wait a few years to make sure the game is still supported and to get the season 1&2 edition for discount if it is still “live”.
Re: Sony's Looking to Bring More Ads to PlayStation, and Fans Won't Like It
Nothing will make me stop this hobby more than ads. Sony is like the honey badger ... they just don't care.
Madden '09 played a dang Snickers ad in the middle of a game 17 years ago and I haven't even considered getting another Madden game since then.
Re: EA Studios Brace for Layoff Bloodbath as New Owner Debt Demands $700 Million Cost Cuts
It is crazy that Bioware has only put out one Mass Effect game in 14 years since #3 came out. And Andromeda came out 9 years ago to ... and they will not have a Mass Effect for the current generation ... so yeah, I would be concerned if I worked for Bioware right now.
EA has always sucked. Now it will suck more. At least we will get to watch random advertisements now. Awesome.
Re: Marvel Tokon's Energetic Launch Trailer Will Get You Hyped for the PS5, PC Fighter
I'm good with SF6 and Tekken.
Re: Rumour: LEGO Astro Bot Sweetens the Deal on Leaked PS1 Set
Does it rot into dust after ten years? Poof!
Re: Early Data Suggests Unspectacular Start for Halo on PS5
The original Halo is one of the few multiplayer online games that I would play ... and this doesn't have multiplayer. I can just play the Master Chief collection so why bother with this remake?
Re: Dragon Age Can't Get the Mass Effect Remaster Treatment Because of Dev Difficulties
Bioware Interpretation:
"We have no idea how to make a video game people would enjoy, even if a complete enjoyable game is in our archives. Besides, we are too busy attending human resource meetings and spending money on retreats to bother with such nonsense."
Re: 'The Way It Was Meant to Be Heard': Tone-Deaf Sony Pushes Vinyl Turntable After Killing Physical Games
Bring back the Discman. All my CD’s from the 90’s somehow survived disc rot. Shocking.
Re: Sorry, Dragon Age Fans, Don't Expect Another One Anytime Soon
Even if they made a sequel, we will all be collecting social security benefits by the time
it is released.
Re: Sorry, Dragon Age Fans, Don't Expect Another One Anytime Soon
They couldn’t even give this game away for free as a monthly game on PSN shortly after it released Why would they make a sequel?
Re: There's No Doubt About It, Wolverine PS5 Looks Awesome
Kotaku had an article that compared Logan's face in this game to the Monkey Boy from Jumanji ... I can't unsee it.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now, Here's What It Does
The update probably disables your disc drive if not used for 3 months.
Re: Sales Data Paints a Very Grim Picture for Physical PS5 Games in the USA, UK
I've already switched to The Switch for physical games.
Re: The Witness Dev's Next Game, Order of the Sinking Star, Revealed for PS5
The Witness depressed me. Maybe I was going thru something at the time, but just thinking about playing it makes me sad. One of the least fun puzzle games I've encountered.
Re: Going Platinum: It Was a Pleasure to Grind Returnal for That RNG Trophy
I must be one of the few people that gives no shags about trophies ... do you get any prizes for them or is it just a sense of achievement?
Re: Obsidian Is Officially Making a New Fallout Game
Fallout Monopoly Edition is probably what the current Obsidian staff is best capable of.
Re: Fallout 3, New Vegas PS5 Remasters Confirmed by Bethesda
It's amazing what a giant kick in the butt can do to motivate production. Although I'm sure outside "contractors" will be brought in to push these remakes out, then will be let go upon release and there will be no patch support.
This is the way.
Re: With Over 17 Million Starfield Players, Bethesda Commits to Sci-Fi RPG's Future
I never claimed to be a smart man, but it took me about 75 hours to realize the game was a turd. That must be how long the stages of denial take to get thru. I guess that part of the billion hours played.
Re: Fallout 5 in Pre-Production, as Bethesda Playing The Elder Scrolls 6 Everyday
More lies from our savior, Todd Howard. He got slapped by Asha and realizes they may take Fallout away from him so he has to make it look like they already started. Like a bunch of kids that were supposed to clean their room before Mom and Dad got home and just realized the station wagon pulled into the driveway ...
Asha should find everyone that worked on Fallout 3 and New Vegas, offer them a bunch of money, and put them in an office at least 1,000 miles away from wherever Todd resides. Otherwise it will be 2035 before the next Fallout comes out and I don't feel I'm exaggerating with that time estimate.
Maybe offer the team a bunch of Ferrari's if they can get a Fallout game out by 2029.
Re: Round Up: Glowing Previews for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Promise a Triumphant Return
Update: It apparently is releasing as a Switch version at the same time as other systems. Nice to see it isn't restricted to Switch 2 owners. Pre-orders for the physical copy are up.
Re: Round Up: Glowing Previews for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Promise a Triumphant Return
I will probably wait for the Switch version to come out. I like mobility for Metroidvania games. Hopefully it gets a proper physical release.
Re: Sony's FlexStrike PS5 Fight Stick Delayed Indefinitely, Now Launches After Marvel Tokon
Junk Food has solid "leverless" fight controllers. I have the micro and like it, but the Sworl controller looks pretty interesting
Re: The Elder Scrolls 6 Heavily Impacted by Xbox Layoffs, Team Morale at Rock Bottom
They are not wrong about generational talent being let go ... by the time Elder Scrolls 6 comes out, a generation will have passed.
Re: Poll: Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?
The PS5 is powerful enough for my needs. I'm actually looking at retro handheld systems under $200 as the future of gaming along with the PS5.
If the PS6 comes out at $700 or less I may be tempted.
Re: Backlash Against Sony's Disc-Free Future Continues as Petition Passes 200,000 Signatures
Benefits of going all digital:
Re: Sony Ignores the Backlash and Returns to Social Media Almost a Week After Killing Physical Games
I already canceled my Flex Strike pre-order this weekend, but I appreciate Sony reminding me not to spend any more money on their products.
Re: PlayStation Consoles to Stop Getting Disc-Based Physical Releases in 2028
It is the monopoly that Sony now controls that we should be united against ... instead of bickering over digital vs physical percentages. All games will be $80-$100 and nothing we can do about it.
Yeah, they will allow retailers to sell key codes (i'm sure Gamestop is cracking the champagne bottles lolz). There is no reason to not use Sony's digital storefront unless you are buying something for your grandkid.
Play has limits.
Re: PlayStation Consoles to Stop Getting Disc-Based Physical Releases in 2028
@twitchtvpat
You can't sell a piece of paper with an expired code on the used market.
Re: PlayStation Consoles to Stop Getting Disc-Based Physical Releases in 2028
Even if you already buy all digital, this decision will hit your pocketbook. Sony will have a monopoly on digital pricing.
Re: PlayStation Consoles to Stop Getting Disc-Based Physical Releases in 2028
I just canceled my Flexstrike pre-order. If they are getting rid of physical games, why support their physical accessories?
Re: PlayStation Consoles to Stop Getting Disc-Based Physical Releases in 2028
I guess I will be a PC gamer going forward from the PS5. So long Sony. It was fun while it lasted.
Re: Now Even Rockstar Says GTA 6 Plays Best on PS5
Show us the proof. Show us the pudding. Show us the gameplay.
Re: Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 News Is a Sad Reminder That the Game's Still a Mess on PS5
The PS5 version will be fixed by Saturday, October 23rd, 2077.
In Todd Howard We Trust!
Re: GTA 6 Is the PS5's Number One Game in Every Country on the Planet
Pre-ordering a digital license for something you will not own is kinda nuts to me. To each their own.
I wonder if companies have discussed announcing pre-orders for digital content to be limited to increase FOMO (I imagine it has)? Not that GTA need to do this, but let's say another company has a special "horse armor" limited to the first 100K digital pre-orders.
Re: Sony Can't Stop Hinting at the Portable Nature of PS6
I already have reservations about giving an 8 year old a $500 Nintendo ... no way I'm giving an 8 year old a $1000+ PS6 to drop or lose. But it may make sense to the market that can afford the PS6, which is 40+ year old dudes and dudettes.
It also means they need to make games for 40+ year old dudes and dudettes, which are single player games.
Re: Sony Will Continue to Chase Live Service Dream, Despite Mostly Disastrous Execution to Date
@Vertere
Peace be with you.
Re: Sony Will Continue to Chase Live Service Dream, Despite Mostly Disastrous Execution to Date
@Vertere
I don’t preorder games. I preordered the fight stick.
Re: Sony Will Continue to Chase Live Service Dream, Despite Mostly Disastrous Execution to Date
I would like to thank Nishino for telling me that Marvel Token is a live service game. I didn’t think of fighting games as live service but I appreciate him making it clear… and yeah, I guess fighting games are live service. My brain is now recalibrated.
I was going to buy this along with the Flexstrike stick but now will wait at least a year to see if they are still supporting it or go the Warner Brothers route with the last Mortal Kombat and abandon it despite selling millions of copies.
Now I have to consider if I should cancel my Flexstrike pre-order or use it for SF6 and Tekkon.