I can't see how anyone was greatly surprised by the Spider-Man deal. Sony does have a lot of leverage it seems, based on how well the PS4 did.
I wonder if publishers are seeing an advantage here to still sell well on both platforms vs. putting their games on game pass and having PS4/5 owners then wait for a deep discount or not buy that title in order not to subsidize game pass. I've passed on buying a couple of (minor) games already because they are on game pass but not PSNow.
I think Sony would keep the pro if they discontinue anything. Definitely a price drop needed on both PS4 models at least. I'm waiting for MS to call Lockhart XSeries S so that all that "optimized for XSX" stuff doesn't apply to it and it's basically X1.5
Looks like MS is starting to figure out that people aren't buying their strategy of making a bunch of X1 games cross gen instead of actually making next gen games.
It's a disservice not to call out that these aren't the arcade versions when every other museum release has been. These are the NES versions. Huge mistake for Namco.
No surprises here. E3 would have been this month so the timing is still fine if Sony talks soon. I suspect they needed to make sure the supply chain is running ok before any hardware announcement. Re: lacklustre software... MS have already stated they have no next-gen only games for the next year or two. Everything from them will be cross-gen. Cerny's talk was a developer presentation and certainly did not disappoint me.
I liked Dirt and am looking forward to trying out Dirt 2. Have already played U4. Great game. Sony should be adding all the Greatest Hits games, ideally just before they become a GH to reward subscribers first.
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Re: PS5 Moneyhat Speculation Rumbles On
I can't see how anyone was greatly surprised by the Spider-Man deal. Sony does have a lot of leverage it seems, based on how well the PS4 did.
I wonder if publishers are seeing an advantage here to still sell well on both platforms vs. putting their games on game pass and having PS4/5 owners then wait for a deep discount or not buy that title in order not to subsidize game pass. I've passed on buying a couple of (minor) games already because they are on game pass but not PSNow.
Re: Guide: New PS4 Games This Week (27th July to 2nd August)
Demon's Tilt looks somewhat interesting but the publisher is giving it away on xbox gamepass so I'm not interested in subsidizing that.
Re: Sony Says PlayStation Kiosks Snapped in Stores Are Not PS5 Related
We had some of these in Canada for demos of PSVR.
Re: Sony on PS5 Exclusives: We Can't Take Everyone with Us from Previous Gens
MS still trying to spin having no next-gen games.
Re: As Microsoft Looks Poised to Discontinue Xbox One, Sony Has a Huge Opportunity with PS4
I think Sony would keep the pro if they discontinue anything. Definitely a price drop needed on both PS4 models at least. I'm waiting for MS to call Lockhart XSeries S so that all that "optimized for XSX" stuff doesn't apply to it and it's basically X1.5
Re: TikTok Star HollyH to Cameo in Aquatic PS4 Platformer Slide Stars
TikTok is homophobic malware.
Re: Xbox Boss Implies PS5 Exclusives Are 'Counter to What Gaming Is About'
Looks like MS is starting to figure out that people aren't buying their strategy of making a bunch of X1 games cross gen instead of actually making next gen games.
Re: Mini Review: Namco Museum Archives Volume 1 & 2 - A Basic Trip Down Memory Lane
For people who want Ms. PAC-MAN...
https://store.playstation.com/en-ca/product/UP0700-CUSA03957_00-MSPACMAN00000000
Re: Mini Review: Namco Museum Archives Volume 1 & 2 - A Basic Trip Down Memory Lane
It's a disservice not to call out that these aren't the arcade versions when every other museum release has been. These are the NES versions. Huge mistake for Namco.
Re: The Order 1886 Dev Ready At Dawn Bought by Facebook
Good for them if that's what they want.
I'm glad Sony owns The Order though.
It would be great if a sequel did happen.
Re: Reaction: Sony Needs to Show Us a True, Next-Gen PS5 Exclusive After Lukewarm Inside Xbox
No surprises here.
E3 would have been this month so the timing is still fine if Sony talks soon.
I suspect they needed to make sure the supply chain is running ok before any hardware announcement.
Re: lacklustre software... MS have already stated they have no next-gen only games for the next year or two. Everything from them will be cross-gen.
Cerny's talk was a developer presentation and certainly did not disappoint me.
Re: Ratings Changes Could End PS Vita Support from Handheld's Biggest Supporter
So just stop releasing games in the uk then.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for April 2020?
I liked Dirt and am looking forward to trying out Dirt 2. Have already played U4. Great game. Sony should be adding all the Greatest Hits games, ideally just before they become a GH to reward subscribers first.