I still don't want a PC as my gaming machine, seems like PS5 will soon be the only option for those who prefer the classic console format, because Switch is a handheld. I'd really like for Sony to stick to what they know best - making great games.
procedural generation is enough for things like faces, apartments and houses. AI is probably more useful for dialogue and interactions but it has to get better than it is now for companies to rely on it completely
If games are on PCs they should be on Xbox too. "Console exclusive" is weird, why not put your game everywhere? The other thing that makes sense is completely exclusive game to your platform. But not in between.
the placement for season finale made no sense. after the flashback episode they wrapped everything up so quickly, should've had 1-2 more episodes to raise the stakes
Has there been a first party game announcement that got every fan excited on the level of Last Of Us 2, God Of War or Uncharted from from previous gen? 🤔 Ghost Of Yotei is the one for me, but I've seen that some didn't like it
I think AC games can still be very good, if they focus on right things. Also not all newer games are worse than the old ones, I personally think that Origins is among the best games in the series and it has newer mechanics and a really huge open world.
Jedi Survivor is one of my favorite games recently, it's incredible. Haven't had a chance to play Outlaws yet so I won't be judging it, but Jedi Survivor set the bar really high for Star Wars games.
There are definitely people who love this game. I wasn't a fan but it's one of my dad's favorite games of all time and he's been gaming since the early 1990s. The sales are good as well. So it naturally means there will be people watching the movie too.
Not afraid to say that I like the 'Far Cry' formula, simply because there aren't a whole lot of open world fps games. I didn't care for some of the rpg mechanics in the latest games though. Anyway, Far Cry Primal sounds more interesting than this time-based approach mentioned in the article.
I really wish Xbox was more competitive and had some great exclusive titles. By the way the industry is going PS6/7 having no exclusive games is very believable.
@Johnion what about TLOU 2 is activism or lecture? The continuation of the story seemed logical to me. The messages about revenge in the plot are nothing new too, it's been explored in movies, and books for years. In fact I'd say they sacrificed sales in order to make a really unique story (for a video game), it was a bold move. As well as letting you play as Abby in the second part of the game. I can totally see why people hated that, but it wouldn't be right calling it anything but a choice made for the love of the art.
I don't see how setting up a gaming PC is easier or cheaper compared to 10-20 years ago. It still requires time, knowledge and money. It's fairy stable but things can go wrong, there can be problems with Windows optimization with different hardware and the list goes on. The number of people who want a separate, ready to go box is still the same too.
I remember people saying that there will be at least 2 year wait before exclusives hit other platforms. Now it's roughly one year. So that makes Astro Bot port for PC in 2025 very realistic. Getting PC, paying less for games & no paid online play is just a better long term solution. I wish it wasn't just Windows when it comes to PC, but Apple doesn't care about gaming that much so after all Microsoft is the true industry leader as they have both Windows and Xbox.
some ports? almost all ps4/ps5 'exclusives' are on pc now. the current waiting time is about 2 years. this strategy will surely continue as exclusive games don't bring enough profit, so Sony needs the PC market
I think people are mistaken if they think games like Star Wars Outlaws will sell less than Astrobot, eventually. That's why companies are saying that exclusives are dead. There aren't that many customers..
If Sony announced a bunch of first party single player PS5 games for 2025-26 and the Pro model included a disk drive and a stand, I think people wouldn't be as mad with this reveal as they are now.
So I guess consoles becoming more and more likes PC is inevitable. Considering more games being multiplatform and companies like Sony or Microsoft saying that exclusives are dying. Then this pricing actually makes sense. Sony didn't even have to announce any new games to sell it, and there are almost no first party exclusive games for 2025-26 that we know of right now. It's still a bit more affordable than PC though.
I gotta say it's an interesting thought by TheGamer. After a lack of new proper and exclusives games this gen, something like Astrobot that celebrates all of Playstation games seems a bit strange. With those long development cycles, shift towards live service, death of console exclusivity this abundance of new and unique franchises in a thing of the past.
I get it, it's a Ubisoft game with bugs at launch so the scores are understandable. However why am I seeing this culture war discourse online once again, about her character looking bad or manly? What the hell is happening, the main character looks perfectly fine.
It's almost 2025 and there is nothing ahead other than Wolverine when it comes to single player games.. By this point in PS4 generation, games like Ghost of Tsushima, Last of Us 2, new God of War, Days Gone were already announced.
I remember the days when the games were the selling point of a console. If I wanted to play Last of Us, I just had to get PS3 or later. Now people can just wait (not a long time anymore) and play those on PC, that is if there's anything to wait for.. Of course people still buy consoles, but there is less need for it than ever.
If people are playing Playstation games on PC it's just as good for Sony, the same goes for XBOX. By the end of this generation, day 1 exclusives on both PC and PS5 will become the norm, while hardware sales will slowly decrease.
There are maybe a few real PS5 exclusives that are not on PS4 or PC. Console prices are also not dropping mid generation like they used to for lots of reasons. PS5 is still way better overall experience than Xbox now but consoles are not what they used to be.
The bar is low when a game can even be considered 'exclusive' when it's day one on PC lol. I know console exclusive is what they call it, but cmon now. But many many people enjoy these games, you really can't please everyone.
Sony would rather release all PS5 games after 1-2 years and not have any real exclusives this gen than release Bloodbourne which will be a good thing for preservation.
Just this gen Sony dropped some amazing platformers like Sackboy, Ratched and Clank and now Astro Bot. And how many sad dad sims there was, like one (not counting the remakes)? I'd welcome even more diversity, some western rpgs and single player shooters.
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Re: Poll: Does the Steam Machine Pose a Threat to PS5?
I still don't want a PC as my gaming machine, seems like PS5 will soon be the only option for those who prefer the classic console format, because Switch is a handheld. I'd really like for Sony to stick to what they know best - making great games.
Re: New EA Partnership Will 'Reimagine How Games Are Made' with AI
procedural generation is enough for things like faces, apartments and houses. AI is probably more useful for dialogue and interactions but it has to get better than it is now for companies to rely on it completely
Re: PS Plus Looks Better Than Ever After New Xbox Game Pass Price Rises
Original PS Plus subscription (Essential) is still the best one out of these
Re: PlayStation Is Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox, Out on 26th August
If games are on PCs they should be on Xbox too. "Console exclusive" is weird, why not put your game everywhere? The other thing that makes sense is completely exclusive game to your platform. But not in between.
Re: HBO's The Last of Us Sees a Dramatic Decline in Season 2 Finale Viewers
the placement for season finale made no sense. after the flashback episode they wrapped everything up so quickly, should've had 1-2 more episodes to raise the stakes
Re: TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 1 - Structure Changes Keep Things Fresh
I actually liked the pacing. It's better this way for a TV show.
Re: Reaction: The PS5 Discourse Around State of Plays Is Becoming Draining
Has there been a first party game announcement that got every fan excited on the level of Last Of Us 2, God Of War or Uncharted from from previous gen? 🤔 Ghost Of Yotei is the one for me, but I've seen that some didn't like it
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' Now 'Super Fluid' Parkour Was the Reason for Its Second Delay
I think AC games can still be very good, if they focus on right things. Also not all newer games are worse than the old ones, I personally think that Origins is among the best games in the series and it has newer mechanics and a really huge open world.
Re: PlayStation Reveals Top 20 Most Downloaded PS5 Games of 2024
I'm guilty of downloading GTA5 last year and replaying story mode.. It's that good, and I don't even play online
Re: 2023's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Outsold Ubisoft's Outlaws in 2024
Jedi Survivor is one of my favorite games recently, it's incredible. Haven't had a chance to play Outlaws yet so I won't be judging it, but Jedi Survivor set the bar really high for Star Wars games.
Re: Horizon Hatred Simmers Once More As Sony Announces Movie Adaptation
There are definitely people who love this game. I wasn't a fan but it's one of my dad's favorite games of all time and he's been gaming since the early 1990s. The sales are good as well. So it naturally means there will be people watching the movie too.
Re: The Composers of Intergalactic PS5 Just Won a Golden Globe for Their Challengers Soundtrack
@Deadsea93 women in games = politics 🙄
Re: Rumour: The Far Cry Series May Finally Be Switching Things Up in Next Two Games
Not afraid to say that I like the 'Far Cry' formula, simply because there aren't a whole lot of open world fps games. I didn't care for some of the rpg mechanics in the latest games though. Anyway, Far Cry Primal sounds more interesting than this time-based approach mentioned in the article.
Re: Xbox Feels It Made a Mistake Skipping PS5 with Hellblade 2, It's Claimed
I really wish Xbox was more competitive and had some great exclusive titles. By the way the industry is going PS6/7 having no exclusive games is very believable.
Re: Naughty Dog Turns Off Intergalactic PS5 Trailer's Comments As Discourse Turns Nasty
@Johnion what about TLOU 2 is activism or lecture? The continuation of the story seemed logical to me. The messages about revenge in the plot are nothing new too, it's been explored in movies, and books for years. In fact I'd say they sacrificed sales in order to make a really unique story (for a video game), it was a bold move. As well as letting you play as Abby in the second part of the game. I can totally see why people hated that, but it wouldn't be right calling it anything but a choice made for the love of the art.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss Thinks the Days of Consoles Are Numbered
I don't see how setting up a gaming PC is easier or cheaper compared to 10-20 years ago. It still requires time, knowledge and money. It's fairy stable but things can go wrong, there can be problems with Windows optimization with different hardware and the list goes on. The number of people who want a separate, ready to go box is still the same too.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Web Swings to PC in January 2025
I remember people saying that there will be at least 2 year wait before exclusives hit other platforms. Now it's roughly one year. So that makes Astro Bot port for PC in 2025 very realistic. Getting PC, paying less for games & no paid online play is just a better long term solution. I wish it wasn't just Windows when it comes to PC, but Apple doesn't care about gaming that much so after all Microsoft is the true industry leader as they have both Windows and Xbox.
Re: PS5 Pro Boost Is Pretty Clear Cut in The Last of Us 2 Remastered Comparison Video
Can't wait to see how this game looks on PS6
Re: Ever-Evolving, Live Service Experiences Like Fortnite Are 'the Future of Gaming'
@Kierant202 can't say the same about Fall Guys. they ruined that game with seasons pass and usual things
Re: Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
It has "pro" in it. Of course it'll sell
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Triggers Social Media, Ex-Sony Exec Says 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It'
@B0udoir read about Onna-musha. not that it matters to me personally, but yes there were female warriors in pre-modern Japan.
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Triggers Social Media, Ex-Sony Exec Says 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It'
The more I rewatch the trailer the more I love it.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
It's interesting how Ghost Of Tsushima 2 doesn't seem to look that better than the first game. It still looks great though.
Re: God of War Ragnarok PC Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement
most games install their own launchers these days anyway, it's not just Sony. it's a problem on PC, one of the reasons why I prefer console
Re: Rumour: PS6 Could Span a Console and Handheld Device
Another console they can remake PS4 games for. How convenient
Re: Sony Boss Says 'PCs Are Difficult to Set Up', Firm Will Focus on PS5
some ports? almost all ps4/ps5 'exclusives' are on pc now. the current waiting time is about 2 years. this strategy will surely continue as exclusive games don't bring enough profit, so Sony needs the PC market
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
I think people are mistaken if they think games like Star Wars Outlaws will sell less than Astrobot, eventually. That's why companies are saying that exclusives are dead. There aren't that many customers..
Re: PS5 Pro Reveal Is Already Sony's Most Disliked Console Announcement
If Sony announced a bunch of first party single player PS5 games for 2025-26 and the Pro model included a disk drive and a stand, I think people wouldn't be as mad with this reveal as they are now.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Price wouldn't seem that outrageous if it came fully featured, with disk drive and stand.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
So I guess consoles becoming more and more likes PC is inevitable. Considering more games being multiplatform and companies like Sony or Microsoft saying that exclusives are dying. Then this pricing actually makes sense. Sony didn't even have to announce any new games to sell it, and there are almost no first party exclusive games for 2025-26 that we know of right now. It's still a bit more affordable than PC though.
Re: PS5 Pro Showcase Set for Tomorrow, Hosted by Mark Cerny
I wonder if it'll make the regular PS5 cheaper
Re: Soapbox: Astro Bot PS5 Is Not a Graveyard, It's a Joyful Demonstration of Sony's Unique Ability to Reinvent Itself
I gotta say it's an interesting thought by TheGamer. After a lack of new proper and exclusives games this gen, something like Astrobot that celebrates all of Playstation games seems a bit strange. With those long development cycles, shift towards live service, death of console exclusivity this abundance of new and unique franchises in a thing of the past.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
I'm used to different platformers, but here there is no story, no voice acting. so it feels a bit indie, but idk maybe it's a good thing
Re: Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
So this game does not have a story in the way crash bandicoot, jak and daxter or sackboy have?
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
I get it, it's a Ubisoft game with bugs at launch so the scores are understandable. However why am I seeing this culture war discourse online once again, about her character looking bad or manly? What the hell is happening, the main character looks perfectly fine.
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
It's almost 2025 and there is nothing ahead other than Wolverine when it comes to single player games.. By this point in PS4 generation, games like Ghost of Tsushima, Last of Us 2, new God of War, Days Gone were already announced.
Re: Failing Manufacturers Are Pushing the Narrative That Consoles Are Dying, Says Ex-Xbox Exec
I remember the days when the games were the selling point of a console. If I wanted to play Last of Us, I just had to get PS3 or later. Now people can just wait (not a long time anymore) and play those on PC, that is if there's anything to wait for.. Of course people still buy consoles, but there is less need for it than ever.
Re: Crash Bandicoot 5 Reportedly Cut in Favour of More Live Service Games
Crash 4 is either the best entry in the series or 2nd best. I loved that game.
Re: PS5's Lack of Tentpole Exclusives Isn't Hurting Engagement, Says Sony
If people are playing Playstation games on PC it's just as good for Sony, the same goes for XBOX. By the end of this generation, day 1 exclusives on both PC and PS5 will become the norm, while hardware sales will slowly decrease.
Re: PS5 Simply Can't Match the Pace of 2023 in Europe
There are maybe a few real PS5 exclusives that are not on PS4 or PC. Console prices are also not dropping mid generation like they used to for lots of reasons. PS5 is still way better overall experience than Xbox now but consoles are not what they used to be.
Re: PS Store Sales Charts: GTA 5 Manages to Dethrone Elden Ring in Shadow of the Erdtree Release Month
GTA V is that good. Truly amazing game, and so far the best in series. But its longevity (especially GTA Online) is a bit too much 😅
Re: FromSoftware Boss Puts Elden Ring Difficulty Discourse to Bed, Once and For All
Aside from difficulty, the reason I'm not into the soulslike games is dark and gloomy aesthetic and lack of proper storylines
Re: Silly Speculation Alleges Sony May Have Signed Secret PS5 Exclusivity for Black Myth: Wukong
The bar is low when a game can even be considered 'exclusive' when it's day one on PC lol. I know console exclusive is what they call it, but cmon now. But many many people enjoy these games, you really can't please everyone.
Re: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Tops 20 Million Sales, Might Be the Best Selling Crash Release Ever
Love the remakes just like the originals back in the ps1 days. But Crash 4 might be my favorite in the series.
Re: GTA 6 Is Still At Least a Year Away, But GTA Online's New Free PS5, PS4 Update Looks Decent
GTA 5 still looks so nice, the world is just so beautiful.
Re: Hidetaka Miyazaki 'Knows for a Fact' FromSoftware Devs Want a Bloodborne PC Port
Sony would rather release all PS5 games after 1-2 years and not have any real exclusives this gen than release Bloodbourne which will be a good thing for preservation.
Re: PS Store Sales Charts: Xbox's Sea of Thieves Is Massive on PS5, Helldivers 2 Finally Starts to Slip
@AdamNovice the same way PC players wouldn't get a PS console to play the games but when games get ported they love it
Re: Preview: Astro Bot on PS5 Could Be the Best 3D Platformer This Side of Nintendo
@Max_the_German I will be on PC in 1-2 years just like Sackboy.
Re: Reaction: You Said You Were Sick of PS5's Sad Dad Sims, So You Better Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Just this gen Sony dropped some amazing platformers like Sackboy, Ratched and Clank and now Astro Bot. And how many sad dad sims there was, like one (not counting the remakes)? I'd welcome even more diversity, some western rpgs and single player shooters.
Re: PS5 Fans Beg Sony for a More Fulfilling Livestream in the Aftermath of Xbox Show
what's crazy is that PS5 sells so well, Sony has to just keep doing what its doing currently and it'll still be on top