Can't help but feel bad for the developers. This is the first every live service title from Sony to be shut down this quickly, and literally before they would even air a Secret Level episode of Concord. I can only hope this could teach Sony a lesson about their focus on live service titles, but I also hope the developers will work on something better. Honestly, there's still a small chance for Concord to make a comeback if they turn the game into something we all wanted instead of another overpriced pvp shooter.
1) better character customization, particularly actually good looking skins that woudl convince me on continuing playing matches to get them (the ones we got aren't that great to say the least)
2) more variants. The fact that there's only one variant in this game is insane and makes me wonder if they only thought up this idea at the last second.
3) PvE content. This is their chance to do something that Blizzard failed to promise for OW2. Make us experience the adventures the characters are going through instead of making us wait each week for a cutscene we can just watch on youtube.
Additionally, i want to see more wacky characters. For a game that takes place in space, there's a big lack of "glup shiittos", something that even star wars hunters is somewhat nailing at better. There's only three characters in the game I would even consider unique base don their appearance while the rest are either human or too "human"-like.
It's a shame. This and Deep Down had me incredibly hyped back in middle school, and was hoping they woukd release at some point but after years passed with barely any updates, I sorta moved on and forgot abou them. Still, wish nothing but the best for the devs.
Shame to see them go but it had a good run. Thanks to them that I got more into gaming especially around middle school. Wish nothing but the best of luck to the staff.
Looks promising but man, what's with China Hero and their obsession with souls-likes lately lol I'm kinda glad that Lost Soul Aside is still gonna retain that ol' hack and slash goodness and not dumb it down to "souls-like". I love souls likes as much as the next guy but atleast spice it up.
On one hand, disappointing. On the other hand, at the very least it looks nowhere near as janky as that Jujutsu Kaisen game so atleast there's that lol I wouldn't mind arena fighter if they atleast offer some sort of side content that isn't just a barebones story mode using screencaps from the anime.
Sucks but not surprised. Knowing how Capcom treated their Resident Evil multiplayer titles, I figured this game wouldn't have lated that long. I don't think the game is bad but it really just cements the fact of how much everyone are desperate for a new Dino Crisis game.
I'm still annoyed taht the PSVR2 doesn't have backward compatibility. The fact that there are so many underrated games that are still locked on the first version felt like one step backwards for the hardware. I'm glad that third party and indie devs are still showing love but if Sony doesn't care, then what's the point? I would not be surprised if they pull a Vita move on this which is a shame because the system is actually pretty cool. Just wish it had more support from Sony themselves.
Crossing my fingers it's not an arena fighter and instead plays more like monster hunter/freedom wars, as you hunt down kaijus as different characters or even as your own.
Edit: sceatch that, it seems to be a mobile release, so my expectattions are lower than before lol
Personally thought the combat itself was kinda eh and the controls were a mess but it was saved by its presentation as well as its cast of characters (the voice acting was great as well). Ngl, I think reboot of the game could work. Add some Blade influence and I'm sold.
Oh and fun fact, one of the ghosts in the game is supposedly a descendnat of Sir Daniel Fortesque, right down to even having one eye.
I'll give them credit for showing more new titles form their first party studios, something that Sony really needs to take notes from besides announcing ports of games we already know about.
But hey, with the Black Flag remake, guess it's a better alternative than Skulls and Bones I suppose. Wonder if they'll keep the multiplayer mode, though. Unrionically wasted more time there than in the single player campaign lol
I feel like I'm one of the few who likes the game. Yeah, it's practically Nioh but open world but as someone who loves Ghost of Tsushima and Nioh, that's good enough for me.
Also, I genuineky didn't care when people complained about the graphics. For me, rhey were good enough. I play Tecmo games for their gameplay, not for the graphics. Why else is the warriors franchise still going to this day?
I have a feeling that it has to do with those clips I've seen online getting traction. I remember seeing one video of someone cosplaying as Vegeta in-gamenand started fist fighting with flames coming out of his hands. That alone convinced me on one day buying this game on a sale.
I'm surprised that they added a standalone expansion (Miles Morales) over something like say, Days Gone or something. I mean, while we're at it, why not throw in Lost Legacy too?
I'm starting to believe that Rise of Ronin is actually the Ghost of Tsushima sequel Sony was hoping to release but couldn't, and I'm not complaining lol
Joking aside, this isn't susprising in the slightest. There are some rumors that the justice league might return but I'm pretty sure they're only doing it for damage control, and even if they bring they back, I hatdly doubg the interest would still be there.
The best thing they could have atleast done is give the game a PSV2 port. I don't mind the lack of a PS5 port as you can still play on it with improved performance but the fact that you are forced to have a PSVR1 just to play the game on VR is infuriating. Sony always say how much they care about live service but between this and the cancelled Spiderman and TLoU multiplayer projects, I'm starting to have my doubts.
About time we got news about this game lol last time we heard anything about it was probably back in 2019 or 2020. The game looks very promising. Hoping this turns out to be atleast a decent souls-like (and hopefully not an unfairly frustrating one unlike say, Lords of the Fallen).
All of this wouldn't have happened have they just made it into a normal MP add on mode like with Ggost of Tsushima Legends but I'm guessing due to Sony's emphasis on GaaS, the project was too ambitious for its own good. It's a shame because I would have love ro play the game's combat against or with friends.
The more I see a lot of these new LotR games fail, the more I start to think about the cancelled Whute Council game and how awesome it could have been.
@GamingFan4Lyf same can be said with unlocking new characters. Buying new characters that should have been at launch will ever be as satisfying as unlocking characters in Smash Bros Brawl.
I still wonder what's taking them so long to add actual new PS2 games. I'm glad we're getting new PSP and PS1 games, but still...
Though nice to see Thrillbille again. I remember playing off the rails a lot as a kid on my wii. Kinda surprised to see that the psp version is kind of the same as the cpnsole version, which is great because I was worried that it was the same as the terrible DS port.
For once, a rare Elon win IF he actually keeps his word.
But then again, this Elon we're talking about, a man child who constantly makes the worst changes on Twitter because one or two people made fun of him.
From what I have heard as well, the infamous "no russian" scene is a step down from the original, and felt more like a glorified cutscene. It definitely feels activision went for a safer route for this game, at the cost of making it boring than the og MW3.
If that's true Sony then where's our PSVR games from China Hero Project? We haven't gotten a single new VR game from that since the first batch and the only one that's still in development might as well be cancelled. It's a shame too because flaws aside, I did have an enjoyable time with the PSVR and even met some new friends. The fact that they coudln't even bother giving us a PSVR2 port for Dreams before they dropped the game still leaves a mark.
That, and I'm still salty for the lack of backwards compatibility. If the PS5 can do it with (most) PS4 games, why can't the PSVR2 with PSVR games?
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Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
Can't help but feel bad for the developers. This is the first every live service title from Sony to be shut down this quickly, and literally before they would even air a Secret Level episode of Concord. I can only hope this could teach Sony a lesson about their focus on live service titles, but I also hope the developers will work on something better. Honestly, there's still a small chance for Concord to make a comeback if they turn the game into something we all wanted instead of another overpriced pvp shooter.
Re: Talking Point: Can PS5, PC Shooter Concord Be Saved?
Imo, what the game desperately needa are:
1) better character customization, particularly actually good looking skins that woudl convince me on continuing playing matches to get them (the ones we got aren't that great to say the least)
2) more variants. The fact that there's only one variant in this game is insane and makes me wonder if they only thought up this idea at the last second.
3) PvE content. This is their chance to do something that Blizzard failed to promise for OW2. Make us experience the adventures the characters are going through instead of making us wait each week for a cutscene we can just watch on youtube.
Additionally, i want to see more wacky characters. For a game that takes place in space, there's a big lack of "glup shiittos", something that even star wars hunters is somewhat nailing at better. There's only three characters in the game I would even consider unique base don their appearance while the rest are either human or too "human"-like.
Re: Forgotten PS Plus Shooter Foamstars Goes Free-to-Play in October
I'll give them props for such move, even if it was too little too late. If only Sony did the same for Destruction All Stars though.
Re: Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Still Includes Its Bizarre Comedian Crossover
Imagine if the western release also had their own exclusive odd guest character. My choice? Mr. Bean.
Re: A New Day, a New Bloodborne PS5 Rumour
How many times have they said this already?
Regardless, if From isn't available yet to work on a sequel, then I'll gladly take a 60fps remaster with quality of life changes/additions.
Re: Retro Homage Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Will Make a Late Play for Game of the Year
This is definitely far better than the mega battle one. Still a shame that battle for the grid never got more characters though...
Re: Pour One Out for PS4 Exclusive WiLD, No Longer in Active Development
It's a shame. This and Deep Down had me incredibly hyped back in middle school, and was hoping they woukd release at some point but after years passed with barely any updates, I sorta moved on and forgot abou them. Still, wish nothing but the best for the devs.
Re: Pour One Out for Iconic US Gaming Mag Game Informer
Shame to see them go but it had a good run. Thanks to them that I got more into gaming especially around middle school. Wish nothing but the best of luck to the staff.
Re: PS Plus Premium Classic Thrillville Now Has Trophies on PS5, PS4
That's neat but I still had more fond memories with the sequel. Hopefully it'll come to PS Plus premium as well.
Re: PS5 Action Adventure Loulan Did Appear at ChinaJoy, But We Only Saw Some Artwork
Looks promising but man, what's with China Hero and their obsession with souls-likes lately lol I'm kinda glad that Lost Soul Aside is still gonna retain that ol' hack and slash goodness and not dumb it down to "souls-like". I love souls likes as much as the next guy but atleast spice it up.
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Announced for PS5, PS4, and Yes, It's an Arena Fighter
On one hand, disappointing. On the other hand, at the very least it looks nowhere near as janky as that Jujutsu Kaisen game so atleast there's that lol I wouldn't mind arena fighter if they atleast offer some sort of side content that isn't just a barebones story mode using screencaps from the anime.
Re: Capcom Ends New Content Support for Exoprimal
Sucks but not surprised. Knowing how Capcom treated their Resident Evil multiplayer titles, I figured this game wouldn't have lated that long. I don't think the game is bad but it really just cements the fact of how much everyone are desperate for a new Dino Crisis game.
Re: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Out for PS5 on 19th September
Curious if the soundtrack will remain the same as some of the songs are liscensed.
Re: Sony Is Allegedly Pulling PSVR2 Funding, Report Claims
I'm still annoyed taht the PSVR2 doesn't have backward compatibility. The fact that there are so many underrated games that are still locked on the first version felt like one step backwards for the hardware. I'm glad that third party and indie devs are still showing love but if Sony doesn't care, then what's the point? I would not be surprised if they pull a Vita move on this which is a shame because the system is actually pretty cool. Just wish it had more support from Sony themselves.
Re: Cancelled Over 10 Years Ago, PS2-Era Action Game Captain Blood Returns on PS5, PS4
You don't know how much I want this. I'm craving for more PS2/Xbox 2000s cheesy goodness.
Re: Anime Sensation Kaiju No. 8 Getting Game, But No Word on PS5, PS4
Crossing my fingers it's not an arena fighter and instead plays more like monster hunter/freedom wars, as you hunt down kaijus as different characters or even as your own.
Edit: sceatch that, it seems to be a mobile release, so my expectattions are lower than before lol
Re: One of PS2's Most Overlooked First-Party Games Is Coming to PS5, PS4
Personally thought the combat itself was kinda eh and the controls were a mess but it was saved by its presentation as well as its cast of characters (the voice acting was great as well). Ngl, I think reboot of the game could work. Add some Blade influence and I'm sold.
Oh and fun fact, one of the ghosts in the game is supposedly a descendnat of Sir Daniel Fortesque, right down to even having one eye.
Re: PS5 Fans Beg Sony for a More Fulfilling Livestream in the Aftermath of Xbox Show
I'll give them credit for showing more new titles form their first party studios, something that Sony really needs to take notes from besides announcing ports of games we already know about.
Re: We Heard You Like Dark Fantasy Action RPGs! So, Here's WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers on PS5
Speaking of gritty asian developed souls-likes, nayone knows whatever happened to that one that was accused of stelaing animations from Bloodborne?
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft Is Going All-In on Assassin's Creed with Black Flag Remake, Another Remake, Co-op Multiplayer Games, and More
Man, I just want a new Rayman game....
But hey, with the Black Flag remake, guess it's a better alternative than Skulls and Bones I suppose. Wonder if they'll keep the multiplayer mode, though. Unrionically wasted more time there than in the single player campaign lol
Re: Rise of the Ronin PS5 Sales Beating the Nioh Series
I feel like I'm one of the few who likes the game. Yeah, it's practically Nioh but open world but as someone who loves Ghost of Tsushima and Nioh, that's good enough for me.
Also, I genuineky didn't care when people complained about the graphics. For me, rhey were good enough. I play Tecmo games for their gameplay, not for the graphics. Why else is the warriors franchise still going to this day?
Re: Sand Land (PS5) - Open World Adaptation Is a Demonic Delight
Anime/manga tie-in games like this are the way to go. The less repetitive slashers and arena fighters we get, the better lol
Re: Project Awakening Still Exists, Six Years After Its Stunning PS4 Reveal
@theSpectre you don't know how excited I was for Deep Down, just to see the game get canned...
Re: 2016's Ratchet & Clank Reboot Gets Fan-Favourite Gun in Free Update
Honestly, I wonder if Bluepoint will also do the same with Demon's Souls Remake's pre-order weapons and armors later.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Rise of the Ronin Rides Again, Refuses to Leave Top 3
I have a feeling that it has to do with those clips I've seen online getting traction. I remember seeing one video of someone cosplaying as Vegeta in-gamenand started fist fighting with flames coming out of his hands. That alone convinced me on one day buying this game on a sale.
Re: PSN Data Says Foamstars' Future Is Bleak, Just Two Months After Release
Oh no! Anyway...
But seriously though, that's hardly surprising, and knowing Square this probably won't stop them from churning out more live service titles.
Re: PS Plus Classic Resistance: Retribution Gets Infected Mode and More in Upcoming Update
@Keyblade-Dan Imagine a complete god of war collection WITH betrayal as a bonus lol
Re: Sony Polls Players on Favourite Games That Aren't Bloodborne
I'm surprised that they added a standalone expansion (Miles Morales) over something like say, Days Gone or something. I mean, while we're at it, why not throw in Lost Legacy too?
Re: Dune: Awakening Scorches in Stunning PS5 Survival Gameplay
One question: can we still fight the big worm?
Re: Rise of the Ronin Confirms Character Creator, Four Player Co-Op for Main Missions
I'm starting to believe that Rise of Ronin is actually the Ghost of Tsushima sequel Sony was hoping to release but couldn't, and I'm not complaining lol
Re: Poor Suicide Squad Sales Disappoint Publisher Warner Bros
Oh no! Anyway...
Joking aside, this isn't susprising in the slightest. There are some rumors that the justice league might return but I'm pretty sure they're only doing it for damage control, and even if they bring they back, I hatdly doubg the interest would still be there.
Re: Mini Review: Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore (PS5) - A Charmingly Shoddy CD-i Sendup
As someone who had a soft spot on the Zelda CD-I games thanks to those YTPs, I'll give this a shot.
Re: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Could Be a Brand New IP from Sony
I'm curious if this is one of those rumored Scifi rpgs in development by one of Sony's first party studios.
Re: Rumour: PC, PS5 Versions of Media Molecule's Dreams Were Allegedly Real, Cancelled
The best thing they could have atleast done is give the game a PSV2 port. I don't mind the lack of a PS5 port as you can still play on it with improved performance but the fact that you are forced to have a PSVR1 just to play the game on VR is infuriating. Sony always say how much they care about live service but between this and the cancelled Spiderman and TLoU multiplayer projects, I'm starting to have my doubts.
Re: Sony Pulling the Plug on Bloodborne Kart, Must Rebrand
Curious if this means she'll release it to consoles as well lol
Re: NieR, Dark Souls, and Anime Meet in New PS5 Game AI Limit
About time we got news about this game lol last time we heard anything about it was probably back in 2019 or 2020. The game looks very promising. Hoping this turns out to be atleast a decent souls-like (and hopefully not an unfairly frustrating one unlike say, Lords of the Fallen).
Re: Gravity Rush's Movie Adaptation Makes a Surprise Cameo at CES 2024
I hope it ends up being decent. From the looks of it, I just hope it pays respect to the original source material given the possible new setting.
Re: PS Studios and Many More Spread Some Yuletide Cheer with Festive Cards
Love how Diablo 4's is just christmas related pngs on top of the game's cover art lol
Re: The Last of Us Multiplayer Project Is Officially Cancelled
All of this wouldn't have happened have they just made it into a normal MP add on mode like with Ggost of Tsushima Legends but I'm guessing due to Sony's emphasis on GaaS, the project was too ambitious for its own good. It's a shame because I would have love ro play the game's combat against or with friends.
Re: Mini Review: The Lord of the Rings: Return To Moria (PS5) - Survival Adventure Not Worth Treasuring
The more I see a lot of these new LotR games fail, the more I start to think about the cancelled Whute Council game and how awesome it could have been.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Are Going to Extreme Lengths to Avoid Microtransactions
@GamingFan4Lyf same can be said with unlocking new characters. Buying new characters that should have been at launch will ever be as satisfying as unlocking characters in Smash Bros Brawl.
Re: Forget Kong, GameMill's The Walking Dead: Destinies Could Be Amongst 2023's Worst
First avatar, then king kong, now walking deas. Is Nick All Star Brawl 2 the pnly good game they have?
Re: More Classic PS Plus Premium Games Look to Have Leaked Early
I still wonder what's taking them so long to add actual new PS2 games. I'm glad we're getting new PSP and PS1 games, but still...
Though nice to see Thrillbille again. I remember playing off the rails a lot as a kid on my wii. Kinda surprised to see that the psp version is kind of the same as the cpnsole version, which is great because I was worried that it was the same as the terrible DS port.
Re: Elon Musk May Try to Stop PS5, PS4's Twitter Integration Removal
For once, a rare Elon win IF he actually keeps his word.
But then again, this Elon we're talking about, a man child who constantly makes the worst changes on Twitter because one or two people made fun of him.
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's First PS5, PS4 Campaign Review Is a Massacre
From what I have heard as well, the infamous "no russian" scene is a step down from the original, and felt more like a glorified cutscene. It definitely feels activision went for a safer route for this game, at the cost of making it boring than the og MW3.
Re: The Finals Opted for AI Voices Because 'It Gets Us Far Enough in Terms of Quality'
Yikes, this is NOT a good sign. This is what people feared about the use of AI.
Re: PS5 Live-Service Game Marathon Has Reportedly Been Delayed to 2025
Aside from being yet another extraction shooter (remember Hyenas), it's really just another sign of the live service struggle Sony is going through.
Re: Delayed for an Impressive Sixth Time, Skull and Bones Now Expected in Early 2024
Please, just let this game to rest. There are alrrady rumors of a Black Flag remake. At this point, why even have skulls and bones now?
Re: PSVR2 Is 'Important' to Sony, But 'PS5 Is the Core'
If that's true Sony then where's our PSVR games from China Hero Project? We haven't gotten a single new VR game from that since the first batch and the only one that's still in development might as well be cancelled. It's a shame too because flaws aside, I did have an enjoyable time with the PSVR and even met some new friends. The fact that they coudln't even bother giving us a PSVR2 port for Dreams before they dropped the game still leaves a mark.
That, and I'm still salty for the lack of backwards compatibility. If the PS5 can do it with (most) PS4 games, why can't the PSVR2 with PSVR games?
Re: Media Molecule Reportedly the Latest Studio Hit with Layoffs
Happened with Naughty Dog too. I just hope it doesn't lead to the closure of the developers...