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Re: Sony's PS5 Strategy: Aim to Please Hardcore Gamers, Focus on Exclusives and Big Publishers

bbq_boy

I think Sony might want to remember it's gaming history and never lose focus of the whole gaming spectrum and the powers that look to disrupt an industry.

Cos there was a time back in 80s land, snuggle up gamers, when Nintendo and Sega ruled. Every eager new publisher indie or large wanted in and be part of a slice of Sega/Nintendo to sell their games. Gen after gen Nintendo and Sega roared, they scoffed at Neo Geo, Atari, Amiga, 3DO, etc. Before Nintendo was Atari. Then a little enthusiastic console appeared on the scene, it was lovingly nicknamed PSX. It was young, hungry to please... Everyone. It had a library which copied Nintendo and Sega, and came up with its own exclusives too. It worked! Year after year the eager bods at PlayStation played ball in order to please the consumer and hardcore players.

But, a big but. As the previous console makers bathed in their glory, little demons called gluttony, capitalist greed and brand pride entered each team's headspace. Gone are the teams at Atari, gone are the teams at 3DO, even Sega lost its focus. If Sony doesn't respect the past errors of previous console makers they sadly might fall like all before.

So what is Stadia doing right now? It's allowing everyone enthusiastically to make games on their machine. Ring a bell here PSX? Stadia is not greedy with pride or high demands. Ring a bell here PSX? I think Sony needs as many game publishers on board as possible. Don't forget the indies. Don't forget how from nothing each company slaved away to bring games over to PlayStation.

Win all the established players and still help, yep enthusiastically help the new Stadia developers to get their games easily onto PS5. Sorry isn't PS4s motto for the players? Then play with everyone. Why not become the benchmark and community spirit where all gamers are welcome. Play in peace with fun, united, cos what's going on in the real world is scary! Peace

Re: PS5 Is 'Hard to Get Excited About', Says Platinum Boss

bbq_boy

@Ryall I get ya. So... Does this mean Platinum games are gonna produce tons of new games on this 'disruptive' Stadia gadget? I'd like to see Mr Inaba back up his rhetoric with proof. If what he says is true then Platinum should diversify and release many games on the super innovative platform. I love spending my hard earned salary on devs/bosses with proven integrity by backing up their opinions with solid products/services. And if Mr Inaba loves disruptive and super innovative tech... Um where's the tons of Platinum games on mobiles? VR industry? Bayonetta in VR would be awesome... Nope. You can have streaming Bayonetta instead. Hmmm.. Which is more super innovative?

Re: Reaction: Sony Won't Be Scared of Google Stadia in the Slightest

bbq_boy

Stadia's initial launch monthly subscription price seems cheap. But my thinking is am I willing to pay a monthly subscription for stadia which drops in quality as I'm playing a game (depending on stream and non-interruptions)? Or do I prefer a non-streaming next-gen console which guarantees full fat graphics running at the set resolution the developers want it at? I'm for the latter. Solid consoles with games that I own all the way. Also as an early adopter of android games I've seen each update not support or totally remove my library of games. Netflix also decreases in quality altho I'm paying full 4k subscription with superfast broadband. Nope I won't be suckered again by always online streaming pap, I want to own the games I buy and stick them into the console whenever I want. For the gamers!

Re: We Don't Know if PS5 Will Be Our Last Console, Admits PlayStation Boss

bbq_boy

Lol i was at a supermarket the other day and a late 30s year old guy was sharing tales to his son, reminiscing on about the ps2 era. Whilst the kid was asking his dad for advice on which PS4 games to buy. For the gamers of all ages and generations! For the fun times and good times to come! PS7 I'm looking at you for my grand kids!!

Re: Remember Ouya, the 'PlayStation Killer'? Well Now It's Dead

bbq_boy

I tend to shudder when a headline says 'new console destroyer' or anyone who brags it'll destroy the competition. All the huffing and puffing just shows it wasn't made with passion to please the consumer. To me it was proud, arrogant and cared not a single bit about the gaming community and tried to be disruptive/devisive. Boo-yah should had been its true title. For the united gamers peace.

Re: Sony Establishes New Unit to Adapt Games for Film and TV

bbq_boy

Nice move Sony! After 10 years of Marvel boy did I get bored of the templating from movie to movie - background info, how do I use my powers, beat up bad guy, lose to bad guy, fly back in time, a secret guardian appears, find the magic weapon... Win. Rinse and repeat. I hope that this new movie division gets really passionate about storytelling and tells us stories from old and fresh angles. There's some fantastic worlds to springboard new stories... From futuristic spy syphon filter to end of world Last of Us, from family style Pappa the Rapper to in your face God of War! Can't flipping wait, but I do hope they choose some of the best screen testers on the planet and first launch with applause than 'oh noes not another half baked game to movie adaptation cash cow.'

Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Still Be an Episodic Release

bbq_boy

Ooh could it be episodic like a TV series? I mean we get to play all of original ff7... Then instead of dlc, we just keep paying each month for the next chapter in a ongoing story. This would be cool for so many games! It means the story/world/characters/events would keep in evolving. But how long would each episode be at how much cost? Say £10 for each 6 hours? More value than flicks but not something us gamers are use too.

Re: PS5 Will Support 8K Graphics

bbq_boy

@Heavyarms55 you're right! It all depends on the quality of movies. I'm at the avengers end game (3rd day) and queues are humongous still. Saying that though 4k screens is quite old at the cinemas now...

Re: Reaction: Sony's Surprise PS5 Reveal Was a Stroke of Genius

bbq_boy

Aye a stroke of genius! Imagine for the past 12 months it's a boxing fight bewteen the consoles. Round 1 Xbox unleashes the most powerful console - jab. Round 2 switches begin to fly of the shelves - uppercut. Round 3- 9 body blows, left jab, right jab... Sony is still standing, bleeding, sweating. Then Round 10 knockout! To the announcement of PS5! SSD jab, raytracing uppercut, B/C with PS4 and PSVR - it's a flurry of hits to the guts, still uses physical media - woohoo crowd roars! The whole media is talking about that final hit!!

Re: Don't Worry, PS5 Will Have a Disc Drive

bbq_boy

Sweet. I made the decision that if the next PS5 only played PS5 games I wasn't gonna jump on it right away as I have a huge backlog. But now it's got a disc drive, B/C and plays PSVR I'm gonna upgrade day one and sell my PS4 pro!

Re: PSVR's Install Base Soars Past 4.2 Million Units Worldwide

bbq_boy

@NintendoFan4Lyf totally understandable matey. It can be hard if you wanna keep an eye on the young kids or partner prefers screen time together on TV. I'm lucky i guess cos I've experienced couples and family play VR together. One plays on headset, the others cheering on TV. It's so amazing to see the young kids adapt to VR so naturally though! And then getting their friends to try it out.

Re: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Takes a Firm Political Stance, LGBT & Mental Illness Representation

bbq_boy

Defining who we are sexually is a concern for self persona reasons. But can't help feeling that there are more serious death related issues out there in the world where our fellow man is suffering against their will... Such as modern slavery where vulnerable boys, girls, men and women are taken against their will and dragged through physical and mental abuse, violence, rape, identity drowning and financial theft. Babies can't eat. Dad's and mum's shot at to feed their kids. Freezing, no good nights sleep. Yeah like my sexual identity is a real concern... Can games please tackle the real hurt that's in the world so our children and future generations don't ever have to experience what I've mentioned above. For the gamers. Peace.

Re: Reaction: How Will Google's Stadia Affect PlayStation?

bbq_boy

Can streaming be as fast as a physical gaming platform? I believe so. Why? Cos at one point in my life I also scoffed at the ability to stream 4k movies. 6 years ago I thought broadband wasn't capable for the price I was paying. But now I stream 4k movies into my home on £25 broadband without a single pause or glitch. You heard of 5g right? Well that's gonna change things. Mobiles will download 20x faster than 4g. But will broadband sit still? Course not. Broadband has also gotta increase. Both sectors want our bucks. So in short, 5g will begin our next evolution of streaming tech and new chips are being made right now to fit into smart tvs, mobile phones, modems, warehouse servers, AI cars, etc. Next gaming era is gonna change I'm guessing, like the huge change from 2D to 3D. 5g enabled wireless VR glasses, super WiFi embed consoles and PCs, 4k/HDR as standard, always on social media across multiple game accounts, instant access to watch a buddies game live without pause or streaming glitches,etc.

Re: Google Poised to Announce Potential PlayStation Competitor

bbq_boy

Hmm.... It'll have one of the world's largest library of games if it includes the app store. And of course... How many app owners who are use to coding on android wouldn't love the idea of conquering the big screen living room as well? Angry birds FPS? clash of clans blood royal? Fruit ninja with wands and VR? Competition is welcome! The next console war is on! 2 x japanese vs 2 x american consoles!

Re: China Hero Project Announces Seven More Games for PS4

bbq_boy

@SoulsBourne128 I guess Anthem, Fallout 76, nickleodeon kart racers, and Crackdown 3 are great 'Western' great titles? Crap comes from every country dude. Btw check out Huawei Mate 20 Pro... Surprisingly uncrap and probably the best phone on the planet atm according to tech reviews and forums. Guess what? Made in China.

Re: First ANTHEM Sales Info Suggests Retail Struggle in the UK

bbq_boy

Hmmm... Maybe the title is a little odd/confusing aiding their woes? Anthem... A musical word used for a robotic action RPG to describe an anthem of creation... What? KISS keep it simple silly. Maybe a re-release with a new title and fixed all bugs could help it. Cypher's Tale?

Re: PSN Alone Generated More Revenue Than the Entirety of Nintendo in 2018

bbq_boy

@manu0 um where in the article does it say 'compare'. It's simply a fact. If you want comparisons we could point out that the PS4 is the world's leading console of this gen right now COMPARED to the Xbox and switch. Compared to Xbox and switch the ps4 has double the amount of players. Compared to the switch the ps4 has over ten times as many blockbuster games! See the difference!! Compared to the switch, ps4 studios and its third party partners allow games to reduce in price so more gamers can access their games unlike ninty who constantly hold 'control' prices to ninty fanboys! I love Nintendo games (since snes days) but the price fixing is crummy.

Re: Sony Reportedly Sending Out Player Survey Emails Regarding the 'Future of PlayStation'

bbq_boy

My fantasy PS5 list... Streaming PS5 to my smart TV from anywhere in the room (using WiFi) even though 5-10 metres away without requiring a hdmi lead! VR which acts like a smart TV... and therefore PS5 streaming to VR headset from anywhere in the house. I want to lie down on my back on settee - with the VR able to play movies and games without relying on intrusive camera. A normal PS5 gui, but a layer infront of that which consists of only my favourite 4 shortcuts (it could be games, netflix, bbc, etc) accessed with triangle, x, square and circle. If I press ps home or scroll down in any direction it takes me back to normal gui. PSN shop to include links to games, movies, music and gaming merch, even gaming related events - esport arenas, gaming music concerts, etc! To be able to buy a game on my mobile app (ahem at work, holiday, etc) and when purchased to be able to wake up PS5 to download stuff so it's there when I get home. Send digital games as gifts to my gaming network. To set up weekly live gaming tournaments and broadcasted via PS5 broadcasts in short watchable bursts like sports eg. Max 3 hours... Sort of how LOL does it on twitch. To send mates invites to watch a live gaming esport together. To be able to speak to dualshock and start, games, search for media etc like alexa! Is that enough dreaming?!