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The numbers really don't matter because the Steam Deck is not a dedicated gaming device that has it's own games. It's a complimentary device to a massive gaming ecosystem. I'm also curious if they are made to order or if Steam holds a limited supply.

Colin's interview with Shu was definitely more informative than the KF interview. There's a lot of interesting details they get into and recommend to anyone once/if it's released on free feeds.

@Clogalis I purchase games for family and friends on steam every once in a while. When someone buys me something it's a nice little surprise. It would be a nice PSN feature

This is why HR exists and this guy was fired. Let's not go down the path of "how could they let this happen?". Well, it only got so far, it was reported, and he was fired.

The games they are publishing to Playstation are games that have been out for quite some time now. It's not like they are making all net new games.

@PushSquareUser same feeling when we no longer had a Sega console

@DETfaninATL I think you could argue that if it was a F2P title, and Sony gave it time, it could have been fine. Going back and reading about the game, most reviews say that the gameplay isn't bad. I wish I could play it just to see how "bad" it was.

People need to relax. Some new IP never hurt nobody.

Discount is not showing up for me yet. I'll try again tomorrow

I don't think the takeaway here is "make more family games" but maybe "make great games". If games are great, people will play them.

Yes, a game that is for everyone of all ages is great too, but the games still need to be great. Just keep the quality high.

Great game on mobile too. Wish it had cross-save

Final Fantasy IX?!?!

My employer just closed their data center and moved everything into the cloud. Not gonna be happy when those services go down and there's nothing your internal staff can do about it.

I think there's a time and a place for all lengths of games. I sometimes like getting my RPG fill in a 30-40 hour game. Sometimes I'm up for pouring 100+ into one.

I'm currently staying away from Metaphor because I'm aware how long of a game it will be. So I've been playing some shorter games from my backlog I've been wanting to get around to first before diving in. It's all about the mood I'm in.

My life doesn't revolve around the games I play. It's a hobby. I fit in games when I can, and sometimes I'm more into watching movies or TV for a few weeks instead of gaming. I also live where you have four traditional seasons. In the cold snowy winter months, I tend to game more, but when spring and summer arrive, I have outdoor hobbies I'd rather do.

Curious if it's beneficial being released on PC a year later. Hear me out.
In this hypothetical, for Sony 1st Party Game A

It's announced and launched on PlayStation, there's momentum for that game. Lot of copies being sold. People are talking about it. Then just as that momentum comes to a stop, you announce it on PC. It picks back up again. Look at all the PC enhancements! It's a great port! New patch on PlayStation. GOTY edition coming. Sales pick up again.

You would have a longer sale cycle instead of everything at once. The game is in the spotlight longer this way. I would think you would have a longer tail off then if both came out together.

@ATaco if Game pass were to come to Playstation. Do you earn Achievements or Trophies? Would you need an Xbox login like PC game pass? Who makes the money on the microtransactions and expansions?

It will essentially be a layer on top of Playstation. I don't think it will work unless it's more of a premium to have it on Playstation so MS makes their money, but then everything else goes to Sony. Seems messy

"Working on keeping them"

Just keep them available? Don't you decide if they go away or not?

What if Capcom remakes RE6 to make it a better game?

Death Stranding and Persona 4 Golden. Both on PS5. Playing P4G when the TV is occupied on my Portal. DS much better on the full screen with the surround sound.

First time playing both and enjoying them very much.

Clearly Sony is reassessing their plans into the live service space after Concord's failure. I'm sure all this hard work won't be for nothing. The bones of these projects may be implemented elsewhere.

I'm very appreciative of PushSquare reporting on the Shu interview with KF. Saves me the headache of listening to those guys

Upscaling technology, especially the king of it right now Nvidia DLSS, could bring much high fidelity to Nintendo hardware. Less is more in this case and could be an exciting time for those who want better graphics on Nintendo hardware. Not to mention more 3rd party titles that can actually run equally on Nintendo hardware for the first time since the GameCube.

Pretty exciting

Sell off Tom Clancy rights so we can get Splinter Cell

Honestly, I only played AC1-Enzio Trilogy. Dabbled a bit into Odyssey when it came out but never finished it. It was solid, but I didn't feel I had to complete it to know what it was going for.

Also heard Black Flag was a good change for the series when it first came out, but still, I probably won't check it out. I have open world, check box gaming fatigue.

@Cry_Zero Black Flag was a launch title if I'm not mistaken. One of those in-between gen titles. It definitely does not look as good as the later gen titles. I'll give Black Flag a pass

Well the value of my CIB Lunar 2 will be going down.

CQTE - cinematic quick time event - a moment in the game when the graphics are better than normal gameplay that you sit and watch as the game controls itself using AI.

Not to be confused with a cutscene, which does not involve AI

Both for the first time...Death Stranding (PS5) and Persona 4 Golden (PC)

@premko1 just over LAN would be great!

@Foxhound I hope their CEO doesn't find out

So what is above it? Astro, Balatro, and Metaphor most likely.
What else? Tekken 8? Infinite Wealth? SH2? PoP Lost Crown?
Unless there's a run on indies with Nine Sols, Animal Well, etc.

Very curious now

Finishing up Unicorn Overlord then maybe start RE7 or LoU2, both for the first time.

Sprinkle in some Helldivers 2 with some friends

I hope GameScience's CEO doesn't find out he didn't win another GOTY

Are they gonna slowly build this up into more than just hero shooter? They aiming for Fortnite status?

I don't think we talk enough about the insane run of games from Capcom the last 8-10 years. Since SFV / RE7 to now.

Didn't watch the show itself, but just going through the list of announcements this year, definitely feels stronger than 2023.

@DonJorginho THANK YOU!!! (Michael Scott meme)

Very excited for new IP, especially from Naughty Dog.

Am I the only one who felt like a little disappointed by the "80s Sci-fi, Guardians of the Galaxy vibe."

Isn't this the same thing that people used as a negative against Concord? Is it okay because it's ND? What if Concord didn't die? Sony pushing two games in this aesthetic so close together?

I'm pumped for the game, don't get me wrong, but I have questions lol. Just seems too familiar. Is it because of the GotG mainstream success now everything needs to be similar to that?

Sony is looking at this company as a whole for many of it's assets. Game development is just a very small piece of this puzzle.

I literally just completed this a month ago 😔

Probably won't go back

Feels a bit slow and clunky to me. Not my cup of tea I guess. I'm sure a lot of people will enjoy it. Glad I didn't have to buy it to try it with having some friends more interested in it than I was.

No Suikoden 2 is wild.

Not sure if I liked having the FF/CT re-releases here. While FF4 and FF6 are amazing games. Not something I associate with PS1.

Wouldn't mind editing some of these best of lists down. Obviously some of the best PS2 games re-released on PS3 make them some of the best PS3 games. No double dipping.

@Rob_230 I always found it interesting the gamer split from the PSX and the N64. While the N64 had those handful of games that people still talk about to this day, the depth of the PSX catalog is absolutely insane. The kids with a PSX were definitely cooler 😎

For those mid 30s-40+ in age, spending your early gaming years in the Nintendo vs Sega era. Playstation coming onto the scene was such a big thing and look at where we are now. What a wild ride.

I always have had a Playstation (primary) and Nintendo console since I was a kid. Every gen, all the great games that have come out. The great IPs that have come and gone. I feel like Playstation has continued to mature and grow over the years to cater to a gamer at any age. Yes, Nintendo still has the nostalgia factor, and still makes great games, but the target audience is always and has been kids first.

Can't wait to see what the next 30 bring for Sony.

I remember the theme for the PS4 for the 25th anniversary. Loved having the PSX startup

Sony making this a dedicated device would not work. They wouldn't be able to provide enough experiences between PlayStation, VR, and a handheld. The fear of this becoming a true Vita successor is not likely and a poor business decision. This will definitely be a companion device.

Nintendo cleaned up their portfolio by committing to one platform and it's one of the best selling consoles of all time. Can't expect them to ever go back to a two platform strategy, so why would Sony.

I read a few comments about having a PS handheld dock to a TV.
For those who have a SteamDeck, did you get one to replace your PC or as an alternative way to play your steam games?

For me it's an alternative. Similar to what I'd want from this product. A premium extra device that's part of the PS ecosystem.

We've come so far

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QHKFPD9iRE

@riceNpea locally is the keyword. No Internet connection required to play your games. I can't bring my portal on a train, plane, or even some hotels because it's so dependent on the Internet connection.

We don't need a dedicated console to make games for, just a device to play our library of games locally on the go.

I'm sure they can make something and sell it for less than PSVR2 and then you don't have to support it with software. That's what was a good selling point for the SteamDeck. It's your current Steam Library on go. Just give me the PlayStation version of that.