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Remember when games were released just for us to enjoy and that was all it mattered? Apparently that's old school now.

I am having A BLAST with Marathon. That's all I have to say.

Marathoning over the weekend!

I find this approach correct. However, if we take a step back and visualize Sony's recent moves, they seem....lost? Nervous? They definitely need to revisit not only their long term strategy, but also their mission and vision.

What's PlayStation nowadays, as a brand?
I really don't know.

They were "The Place to Play", or "For The Players".

Now...they are live service, then they weren't. Then they were cross PC platform, now they aren't.
They just seem confused, and that emanates from leadership.

This man needs to get laid more often.
Just saying!

I am actually having a blast. Super addictive.

Pros: gun play, graphics, art direction (i resonate with it), and the story.

Cons: small "worlds", tough enemies when you have not very strong guns (it feels imbalanced), menus can be very chaotic, items in the world, including items you need to progress in the bounty could be clearer shown.

I might but it once I am done with Yotei Legends.
I didn't like Arc Raiders, but I could see myself playing Marathon quite often.

I have been a PR professional for over 15 years and this was, without a doubt, a PR tactic to minimize the damage generated by the Bluepoint news. I have zero doubt, and I am not a foil paper guy.

Good news (State of Play), Bluepoint news, followed by other good news. I mean, it is clear.

Dont know about you guys, but after Bluepoint closure, Sony's inept behavior, and now this diversion PR tactic....i feel super off with PlayStation as a brand.

@PuppetMaster
Omg Vagrant! Such good memories.
I have the Vita but wondering if I can also play it on PS5/ Portal?

So disappointed to Sony (Bluepoint)

Two white male failing to excel at their jobs.
Perhaps it is time for the gaming industry to have female CEOs? Just saying.

Loved this article. Respectful and data centric.
I echo your sentiment - it is HIGHLY infuriating that these CEOs keep referring to the financial challenges in the industry instead of accepting their own wrongdoings. It is also mind-blowing that despite they are posting highest profits, they close down a highly respected studio and keep afloat others.
I am a big PlayStation loyalist, but there is no way j can defend Bluepoint closure.

It is HIGHLY infuriating that these CEOs keep referring to the financial challenges in the industry instead of accepting their own wrongdoings. It is also mind-blowing that despite they are posting highest profits, they close down a highly respected studio and keep afloat others that are WAY bigger and haven't released a game in years or are working on games nobody asked for.

Incompetence reigns at Sony management nowadays, from a games perspective.

@Acquiescence He is a somewhat young, white man who led Guerrilla for a few years. Apparently that's all it takes.

I am a huge PlayStation fan and I do tend to support and defend the company. However, in this specific case, i can't. It was a very poor decision by the powers at be. To me it feels as equally devastating as closing Naughty Dog (let's say). By the way-that studio hasn't even released a new title in YEARS!

In the meantime: Fairgame$? And don't get me started with Concord.

Allocate resources wisely, Mr. Hulst!

Why isn't Marathon and the slammer server weekend part of this list? @LiamCroft

Hell yes! I am here for it

SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS!
I platinum'd the first game and it was great.
Don't let the cartoony looks deceive you...the combat is CHALLENGING

I honestly believe it is way too early to tell whether the game is good or bad. All I know is that the developer has put out high quality games many times, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt.

About negative first impressions based on a video? Look at how Marathon and its improved momentum.

Chill people chill.

Happy to see Yotei on Top 10!

@Bluemoon2008 was he on a wheelchair? As a recently former wheelchair user myself, ot makes me so happy to read that and seeing him standing

Sure - it sucks the fact PlayStation is nowhere as popular as it used to be in its home country, but the company is posting records on hardware and software. They are trying to claim the territory back, but it is not such a huge deal either.

@Medic_alert
I actually resonated with Atsu way more than with Jin. Furthermore, the side missions on Yotei are far superior story wise.

Genuine, honest question: let's imagine Atsu was the main protagonist in the first game: would Tsushima defeat Yotei story-wise? We will never know, but something tells me it would not.

The fact I have seen tons of comments and creators referring as ugly to Atsu says it all. Gender matters, more so when the female character isn't sexualized.

So well deserved!
The boycotters are probably bleeding through their eyes right now 😜

As Mariah would say....I don't know her

PS Portal full access to the PlayStation Plus streaming catalogue.

Can't wait to play Jack & Dexter on my 30th Anniversary PS Portal!
Damn, they need to make a remake with this game.

Heart of Darkness and FF7!

I got the PS5 Pro yesterday, and the first game I tried was Horizon Remastered. I can easily say that yes, the image quality improves dramatically to the point I noticed right away. I can't even imagine how HFW will look!

@Elitepatriot I hear ya!
I am on PST and I have a 9 to 5 type of job. I have my eye on the Dual Sense controller for sure...but damn, that PS5 Pro looks enticing!

Do we know the TIMES those products go live to pre-order? Nobody, not even Sony, is being clear about it.
Thank you!

To me 60fps should be the standard. Having said that, I don't blame entirely on Sony.
HFW, GoW, GOT...all the main first party titles are smooth and look quite amazing even in performance.

I wonder how much pressure can Sony inject into the 3rd party developers though to hit optimal 60 fps without graphical detriment, and perhaps that's why the inconsistency across the board. Not excusing Sony, yet I am trying to understand the reasoning behind why some games run butter smooth, while others literally show extreme limitations.

@Konks I am referring to the "under performance" highlighted by PushSquare in several articles about the game since Rebirth launched. I completely agree with you March will be a great month to see how the game truly performs, but PSquare shouldn't jump to conclusions either.

@DeathlySW
I hear ya! I actually have zero understanding of how the tabulations work, but most likely it is a combo of the company reporting and their workflow + how often the distributors & publishers report, their limitations, etc?

Pushsquare -

Perhaps now you should write an article about how Rebirth managed to be the 3rd most sold game in Europe even though it was released in the last day of February?

All you guys have written about the game thus far has been doom&gloom.
Those my two cents!

Considering Rebirth was launched on Feb 29, a third position is a HUGE milestone.

And yay for HellDivers! They deserve all the success.

Another important detail Push Square forgot to add. The game was the second most sold game in Japan. But I guess that doesn't bring the enough clicks.

I am fully enjoying Rebirth and to me one of the best FFs to date.

Oh. And pay the debt in full every month. Interest is super high.

I have this card and I tend to get $40-$50 back every single year, which it is a game almost. As long as you are responsible and use it for PSN purchases, I highly recommend it.

Considering Sony Interactive Entertainment owns the HellDivers IP, and amid this huge success, I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to buy Arrowhead. Probably they are "cheaper" now that in the long run as the game continues expanding DEMOCRACY!

@Stale-Bread It tells you a lot about the quality of those who cover these type of news.
(And I am ready for this comment to get deleted).

@Nepp67
Study, get a degree, get hired by Square Enix, become Art Director and voilá!! That's when you will have an opportunity to create the sexiest, most good looking, true to the "original" Mogul!

I am sorry, not trying to be disrespectful, but how little entitled bratts some members of the gaming community are. Now they are trying to dictate how the style design for a minor "character" looks? What's next? Their names on the credits? Geez ..

@Cloud39472 They definitely love stirring the pot! 😁
(By 2,000 Gil)

@ShogunRok
Absolutely, the numbers don't lie. Still, there are many variables here.
PS4 base, digital copies on the rise, pandemic...although the numbers don't lie, I am not as pessimistic as PS. The game JUST launched amid critical acclaim (both from players and media alike), and the road is still ahead. I am definitely more interested in how the game performs both in Europe and the US than just Japan.

@DennisReynolds Exactly my thoughts. The game has been out for just a week, and this report is a) about sales in a single country and b) physical copies only.

Interesting how either Gematsu nor Famitsu mention that sales "preoccupation", on their articles. It is just Push Square. Having said that, I am not concerned. Let's circle back in 3 months (they can even pull a HellDivers 2?)

Also, it is time for sales trackers to include digital sales. It is absurd that at this time, in this digital era, we are still counting physical copies completely alienated from their digital counterparts.