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Would be cool if it were almost an anthology series - overarching modern day plot, but each episode or few episodes were focused on different periods of history. I could see that getting too expensive, though.

@Oram77 Indeed. My comment was meant as a "yes and" rather than a rebuttal.

@Oram77 @AhmadSumadi If AI voicework was used in a game, I would want robust protections for voice artists. Such as a voice artist lending their talent and voice to a project, but AI extrapolates more permutations of that dialog for varying situations. That AI version of that artist would then be mandated to only be used on projects that the original artist consents to and then is paid for "work" the AI is doing on their behalf.

@ShogunRok Unfortunately, that's the reality of publicly traded companies. It's not AI, it's companies chasing growth for growth's sake. I'd bet that privately held developers are on the bleeding edge of how to responsibly use AI in game development.

There's nothing inherently wrong with using generative AI in development. It's all about how it's used.

@Oram77 Not excusing unnecessary layoffs, but given the size of Virtuous, it's entirely possible that the people affected never even touched either Oblivion or MGS.

@LiamCroft Ahhhh, that makes more sense. Thanks!

"Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series" ........huh?

@Questionable_Duck I hope you're right!

@Questionable_Duck I certainly hope that Helldivers does well, but I'm worried that many Xbox gamers just don't buy games anymore.

How about we wait to see if anyone on Xbox actually buys Helldivers before Sony considers porting anything else?

@dskatter Trolls gonna troll. Good riddance to that feller.

@Dutch91 Dude, you can make your point without insulting anyone.

@dskatter I think the long and short of it is that they had to censor the game to be compliant with PS5 and Xbox platform terms of service. They went with PC parity to reduce the risk of bugs and potential time spent managing multiple versions, which I can respect.

From what I've read, the changes they made were just reducing nudity and references to sexual violence against minors. I get the argument for "immersive realism," but I don't think these changes fundamentally change what the game is and I for one am not going to lose sleep over the changes they made.

Barlog looks like a 45 year old English Lit college student in that pic. 😂

@stefan771 Higher resolution textures (not just game resolution output), lighting overhaul, more "clutter" in the city, increased crowd/traffic density, control/movement improvements, etc. There are others, but these are top of mind.

I hope against hope, but at this point, I'll believe it when I see it.

If this is true, I really hope it's a full remaster. Don't get me wrong, I think RDR looks good on PS4/PS5, but aside from the res and framerate bump, they didn't do much. Hoping for more from GTA4.

I haven't tried any of the new stages they've put out since launch (except for the Christmas stage). Sounds like there's almost a whole new game's worth of content at this point!

Maybe it's just the particular level they were showing, but does anyone else think the lighting looks pretty flat?

FINALLY! I've been so excited to try this game.

This is a weird thing to key into, but I think it's a funny choice to not put Joel in Sam's outfit, given the obvious link.

Sorry if this was already addressed, but does this also do flashbacks in chronological order? Like, does the game start in flashbacks now?

Still haven't played it. I've been working on Lies of P Overture and Death Stranding Director's Cut (along with a smattering of MP staples), but it's on my list!

I love the Mafia games, so this is definitely on my list. This is especially true because of the really unique time and setting for a game.

I mean, it sounds like the last Forza Motorsport probably bombed and we just don't know about it. They keep active user data so close to their chest that we'll never really know. Anecdotally, I've felt that Forza Horizon overtook Motorsport a long time ago.

I'm of two minds about this. On one hand, I hate that customers/gamers are going to lose access to a game they've either paid for or invested time into. Just because Anthem flopped doesn't mean that there aren't some that actually really enjoy it.

On the other hand, I don't think that companies should be legally obligated to make games playable offline; that seems like a serious overstep.

If someone buys a game that is online only, there should be an expectation that servers may be sunset at some point. There are no guarantees for eternal access. That said, if a game does rely on online servers, it should be explicitly stated, so customers can make an informed decision.

I really don't understand why people are complaining here. PlayStation isn't going anywhere. PlayStation owners aren't going to start buying Xboxes just because some games are being ported. It's such a ill-conceived argument.

This is WILD! I never thought they'd do this, but am happy to see it! Xbox gamers better show up after all that hullabaloo.

@naruball It really breaks my heart that so many people think that the best way to contribute to the world is to tear other people down. The negativity in this comment thread is just so predictable and pathetic. Really, really sad.

That said, I've noticed a lot of people here making a conscious effort to push back on the constant needless negativity (not to be confused with legitimate criticism), which is really heartening to see.

Can anyone remember the last time Phil Spencer was in the news for something positive?

@AdamNovice Agree, but Matt Booty needs a healthy chunk of the blame, too. His job is to manage first party studios and he has failed catastrophically at it. Both should be shown the door.

The amount of hate that Druckmann gets is, frankly, absurd. I've never seen so many unhinged comments on this website than when he's referenced in an article.

@MrMeeeseeeks Dude, it's like HBO's biggest hit since Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. What are you on about?

I'm curious how this will translate to games that have already been released. Will it be as seamless as they suggest or will this cause additional PSSR issues that would need to be addressed by developers on a case-by-case basis? If it is seamless, would performance actually improve or would that just be going forward?

This could be interesting, but I feel a little burned from Breakpoint. Gameplay is king, but the script and acting in Breakpoint were just so bad.

I'm all for a legit coop tactical shooter, though. It's a genre that has been lacking since RS Vegas.

Can we get Jello Biafra as the face of PlayStation? He seems like a dude who likes corporate money.

I've always only played Diablo for the campaigns, dating back to the first. Never really cared for the endgame. I don't much like grinding for its own sake.

@Darude84 Br00tal 😂

@TheArt Well, some people just like to sh** on everything. I think the majority of people at least recognize the technical achievements of their games, if not the artistry.

@LifeGirl No one can complete with Rockstar because they can take as much time and invest as much capital as they need. They know they'll make it all back on day 1. That kind of brand strength is irreplaceable.

@get2sammyb I did too! The gameplay structure gets a bit stale by the end, but the story, setting, and performances really carry it through.

Too bad this guy seems be associated with middling-to-poorly received games. I thought his performance was excellent in Mafia 3.

There should be a 4th option that says "No, I'm not sick of Soulslikes, but am perfectly happy to play something different, too." I love the idea that Phantom Blade won't be a Soulslike, but would have been perfectly happy if it was. Wuxia is dope, so I'm all for a game that takes inspiration from there.

Is D4 struggling right now? Seems a pretty crazy get for PS+. Is PoE eating D4's lunch or something?

@Dalamar It's D&D with prominent video game voice actors.

@get2sammyb Doesn't that indicate that the market is ok with this, though? I think the whole "early access" language is a bit of a ruse, but I don't mind having optional pay-more scenarios, if it keeps the base price down for most people.

I suppose the question comes down to what you think the average audience is entitled to. I personally don't think anyone is entitled to an internet free of spoilers in the same way that we're not entitled to a world free of a-holes. Sure would be nice, though.

Spoilers are certainly annoying, but you can't control what other people do. It's a little tiring how so many act like they don't have agency over their own actions, though. If you don't want something spoiled, don't read the articles, don't watch the videos, and don't go on the damn subreddits. It's really not that hard.

Well, we all saw this coming...

PSSR support with full RTX would be sublime, but not counting on it.