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get2sammyb (59991530)

Just your usual reductive dismissal of games some members think are undeserving of their acclaim.

get2sammyb (59856434)

Reading much of ResetEra, particularly the PlayStation Studios thread, you'd be forgiven for thinking Sony had lost its touch. And then you see stats like this...

get2sammyb (59792861)

I think far too many people are stuck in the mindset of "full-price or bomba". The reality is that games have much longer sales tails than they've ever had thanks to PS Store. So while I don't really agree with the £70 price point of Returnal, I have to imagine there are smart people at Sony who know X number of people will buy it at £70, but Y number of people will buy it at £50, and so on. Surely they plan the game's sales trajectory around multiple promotional points now, rather than look at it as, "Oh it bombed at £70, so now we have to panic price drop." I'm sure they have a rough idea of when they're going to discount the price, how much they're going to discount it by, and what they expect the sales to look like at each stage.

get2sammyb (59700281)

I'm enjoying it so far. I really like the PS5 and have been playing more than usual. The backwards compatibility obviously helps with that, but I generally find -- aside from a few obvious oversights -- the whole experience of using the system is much better than the PS4. Besides, it's barely been, what, three months?

get2sammyb (59526563)

We spoke to Housemarque about the game. Sounds really cool:

get2sammyb (59284274)

I don't really like using L3 to run. I always enjoy it when I play a game and the default control scheme maps run to a different button -- glorious!

get2sammyb (57930024)

As far as I'm aware, there is no "strategy" for you to lose faith in. They may port some more games to PC in the future; they may not. You should expect nothing really, though.

get2sammyb (58774572)

Huh, really?

get2sammyb (58774842)

I was lucky enough to visit London Studio around the time Blood & Truth was coming out and they took us on this cool tour. It'd be surprising if they weren't doing VR anymore because they seemed HEAVY into it back then. Although, obviously, this was like two weeks before Blood & Truth was due out.

get2sammyb (58775175)

Interesting. It's a weird one because, honestly, I'm not sure what else they would actually do... The studio seemed small to me, and while I know they've made other stuff like SingStar and EyePet, I kinda got the impression that they'd put everything into VR over the past five or so years, starting with PSVR Worlds and then Blood & Truth. They really gave me a "we are the experts on this" kinda vibe.

get2sammyb (58772874)

There's a rumour about some kind of Horizon VR game that's been doing the rounds for a while.

get2sammyb (58774212)

Yes, but there was also some speculation that London Studio was doing it, too. Given the scale of the project, wouldn't be crazy if they were both working on it, as London Studio is quite small.

get2sammyb (58712487)

They just want to retain PS Plus subscriptions. It's an added incentive to ensure any and all PS5 owners are subscribed.

get2sammyb (58217889)

The art direction is amazing but I found the controls unbearable and puzzle solutions very stiff and rigid. The game relies massively on trial and error which started to get on my nerves: Like I say, absolutely unreal art direction, though.

get2sammyb (58218405)

I like them both. I mean I like this one as well, it's just undoubtedly frustrating.

get2sammyb (58220862)

We posted an exclusive interview with a few details in it that may be of interest: Awesome news!

get2sammyb (57781947)

I'm not going to say they don't care, because obviously they'd to be doing well in Japan as well, but I think they look at the bigger picture here and know that globally they're executing better than ever. They'd have to invest significant effort specifically into Japan to reverse this course, and they know it's not worth it for one country when those resources could be better spent on strengthening their position in virtually every other country on the planet (including emerging markets, where they're also seeing success).

get2sammyb (57736035)

A couple of times it's told me I didn't disconnect it properly when waking it up from Rest Mode, but I just click okay and carry on like normal. So no real issues, no.

get2sammyb (57735018)

I've actually been getting on okay with it so far. I've got all my PS4 stuff on an external drive, and then I've got FIFA, Madden, NBA, and Call of Duty all installed for multiplayer rotation. There's still room for Watch Dogs, Bugsnax, DIRT 5, and Hitman 3 leftover!

get2sammyb (57504849)

While it is bizarre, I guess ultimately it does make sense. Sony need the license to make this game; MLB want to reach as many players as possible. While the franchise is extremely popular, it's probably not a system mover in the same way as a God of War or The Last of Us. It's still Sony's game, so I imagine 99.9% of the promotion will be for the PlayStation versions. But by reaching a wider audience, there's massive microtransaction potential. It's definitely a weird one, but it probably works for all involved parties really. I doubt there was any strong-arming or anything like that.

get2sammyb (57403197)

Touche.

get2sammyb (57403005)

Is every thread going to be like this from now on?

get2sammyb (57374538)

Then I anticipate full clarification from all those that are "hinting" outlining exactly what they've heard. But I'm going to assume they're not going to do that and just allow this thread to spiral with ridiculous speculation.

get2sammyb (57373359)

There's absolutely no substance to this rumour beyond it being "corroborated" (without any additional information added, I'd hasten to add) by people who supposedly are in the know. So either someone puts their credibility on the line and elaborates on what they've heard, or this is just a continuation of what Microsoft has already been saying for months now.

get2sammyb (57252558)

This looks... Really good?

get2sammyb (57249948)

Bonkers lineup.

get2sammyb (57092825)

Great hardware, great games, great global brand marketing.

get2sammyb (57039506)

Game Pass is a business model that Sony could probably adopt and implement overnight if the numbers made sense for them. They have all the infrastructure, IPs, and content pipeline they'd need to make it work; the only thing that doesn't work for them, right now, are the figures.

get2sammyb (56982605)

So, what happens if they don't achieve their goals with this? What happens if they can't achieve the subscriber numbers they need to make this viable?

get2sammyb (56875052)

"If you’re an existing online 12-month or 6-month Xbox Live Gold member, there’s no price change. If you choose to renew your membership, it will renew at the current price." So does this mean that if you already have a recurring 12-month membership, as long as you don't cancel it, you don't have to pay the new $60 bi-annual fee?

get2sammyb (56761670)

I'm really glad I decided to wrap up the remaining Trophies I have leftover in Hitman 2 before doing this progress transfer thing. By the time I'm done, it should all be running smoothly. Well, I hope so anyway!

get2sammyb (56801456)

I probably would if it worked really well, but realistically there's probably not a big enough market for something like that.

get2sammyb (56713544)

Does anyone know the process for importing Hitman 2 on a disc into Hitman 3? Also, does anyone know if you have to have imported Hitman 1 into Hitman 2 in order to get Hitman 1 in Hitman 3?

get2sammyb (56703221)

Awesome! Thanks for the response.

get2sammyb (56702342)

I can transfer my Hitman 2 save at any time, right? I actually already reviewed Hitman 3, but I figured I'd wrap up 100% Trophies in Hitman 2 before I import my save and it's probably going to take me a few more weeks. I know they said it'd wipe Hitman 3 progress, but I'm fine with that to be honest as I want to start it over anyway. Presumably this is all fine, right?

get2sammyb (56630564)

I put together this which has lots of footage and (hopefully) no spoilers:

get2sammyb (56630153)

DualSense is basic and I didn't see any Activities that I recall, but it's pre-launch so things can change.

get2sammyb (56625410)

I clocked a save reload in Dubai at 6.21 seconds on PS5.

get2sammyb (56623901)

, which isn't perfect but is impressive given the limitations of Sony's headset these days: Video is premiering now too:

get2sammyb (56624348)

There's a pretty good recap that explains everything from the outset, but honestly while I enjoyed the plot it's not really the focus anyway. Definitely not a story game.

get2sammyb (56622515)

Another absolutely superb game from IO Interactive, . As a compilation this is one of the best packages ever in my opinion. So much good stuff, and the new levels are great. - 9/10

get2sammyb (16930565)

- 5/10 "YIIK: A Postmodern RPG, sadly, never shines as brightly as it does during its opening hours. There's enjoyment to be had here, sure, especially for anyone with love for the '90s – but all of the references to and Pogs in the world can't balance out the pleasure-less battle system and overly complicated levelling up mechanics."

get2sammyb (55594234)

Spot on analogy. Very good. Give yourself a pat on the back.

get2sammyb (55271233)

I love it in Call of Duty, personally. Play fine with it enabled in multiplayer.

get2sammyb (55078603)

Just wrapped up the Platinum on PS5 over the holidays. It was already good on PS4 Pro but it's like a new game on PS5; looks and runs really well, and I feel like the doubled framerate improves the combat gameplay a lot. I like this game a lot. It's a weird one because I do think it's a 7/10 game and I agree with practically all the criticisms, but there's just something about it that's very fun and moreish. You can tell a lot of love and passion went into it. I think there's so much they could do with a sequel to really take this series to the next level, and I hope they get that opportunity. Bend is a really likeable team.

get2sammyb (54430561)

Nah, this was just people being dense.

get2sammyb (53566282)

I thought it was great. Made total sense to me, and I was actually genuinely shocked to see so much fallout about it.

get2sammyb (53498599)

I mean it's an upcoming game that's yet to be unannounced for PlayStation platforms, right?

get2sammyb (53459386)

It's definitely good value for money, it's just not been marketed that heavily, presumably because it's not available in all the regions Sony sells consoles in. I think we're going to see a lot of growth and changes to both PS Now and PS Plus this gen, and I'm excited to see where they go with all this stuff.

get2sammyb (53370037)

There are some minor niggles, yes, but overall I'd say it's a very good experience so far. It'll only get better as well.

get2sammyb (53233165)

I'm very interested to see who get access to it...

get2sammyb (53269021)

I think we can probably conclude at this point that the gap is so close 99% of people are going to rely on Digital Foundry's super in-depth testing procedures to even know what the difference is to begin with. And if that's the case, I'd ponder whether it even matters.

get2sammyb (53204863)

I doubt it. Druckmann is definitely a creative, while Hulst was always more of a business guy and the perfect for WWS boss.

get2sammyb (53156722)

Didn't Sony just spend millions of dollars meticulously remaking Demon's Souls?

get2sammyb (53153923)

"It's easy, all they need to do is make a half-dozen cultural phenomenon tier titles."

get2sammyb (53148424)

It is. There are a significant number of people on this board who absolutely rip into everything he says, even when there's no real controversy to his comments at all. Wild!

get2sammyb (53077191)

They just need to be a bit delicate with the implementation.

get2sammyb (53061297)

Worth remembering that, just because people on this site may have already played and beaten the game, it's still an important title in Sony's software portfolio and it makes sense to give it a second push before Christmas -- especially when it's poised to win a lot of awards. Also, this is the first time they've publicly acknowledged these aspects of the story.

get2sammyb (53078562)

One thing that really interests me, and I never see anyone really discussing it in good faith, is you've got these shareholder meetings with Nadella where he talks about Microsoft targeting three billion people with games and stuff. Obviously that's not going to happen overnight, but I never see anyone even considering the possibility that it just... It just doesn't take off. Obviously, Game Pass is a loss-leader right now. They're spending to establish it and they have super high ambitions for it. But what if the model just doesn't stick? What if they don't attract the numbers they're obviously targeting? It was a lesser investment in comparison, but they wanted Mixer to be big too and spent big money bringing Ninja et al over. But look at what happened there.

get2sammyb (52814706)

We awarded it a 7/10:

get2sammyb (52802433)

I dunno, this Tweet screams "we don't want to make too big of a deal of it until we have more stock" to me:

get2sammyb (52802034)

I genuinely think they consider it a bad look to be boasting about numbers when so many people can't even buy one.

get2sammyb (52535831)

I enjoy them. While I see why others may not care, you can easily disable the notifications on PS5 so you never really need to think about them if you don't want to.

get2sammyb (52503002)

I think Demon's Souls sounds incredible... Pulse headset.

get2sammyb (52455035)

Ah, we're doing the old ResetEra reductive thing, are we? Jim Ryan is part of the reason the "PlayStation brand is too big to fail now", but carry on...

get2sammyb (52426367)

Sometimes I think I live on another planet to other people.

get2sammyb (52400204)

I remember when there used to be PS Now apps for select TVs a few years back. Probably ahead of its time.

get2sammyb (52302863)

It tears on both platforms. The thread is about "PS5 outperforming XSX" when in reality the differences are so minuscule that I genuinely don't believe anyone would know the differences without on-screen framerate counters attaching a scientific result to these comparisons.

get2sammyb (52302323)

Would you even notice these things if you didn't have Digital Foundry showing them to you? Be honest.

get2sammyb (52176950)

I'm sorry but this is just too good.

get2sammyb (52113959)

It's absolutely absurd how people are arguing over 60 frames-per-second vs 58 frames-per-second in rare circumstances, or one console having a few extra lines of pixels compared to the other. The people arguing these things wouldn't even be able to see the difference without the data being put in front of them.

get2sammyb (52066121)

It's definitely WRC 9. Just a lot more nuance to the haptic feedback, where DIRT 5 basically pummels the controller.

get2sammyb (52058495)

Yeah it looks and plays amazing now. The controller response is awesome. Feels like a new game, frankly.

get2sammyb (51976910)

I can only hear a gentle whir when I get close to the console. Slightly more audible in NBA 2K21, but still very quiet overall.

get2sammyb (51960911)

If this is Bond then I'm going to scream. It's too perfect.

get2sammyb (51988415)

I mean according to this FIFA's not doing particularly well either, but that doesn't seem right.

get2sammyb (51962753)

OH MY GOD!

get2sammyb (51866534)

I genuinely believe that we've now reached a point where people just dislike him and are going to rip apart everything he says. Even when he's talking sense the threads end up like this.

get2sammyb (51865898)

I mean, he suggests they clearly have data that shows they know how people are using their hard drive on PS4? In which case, what they're seeing probably suggests this is true. Doesn't make it any less of a problem for enthusiasts, though.

get2sammyb (51680090)

Well that says more about the console warriors. The difference is basically nothing. It's a wash.

get2sammyb (51735668)

Kaz Hirai has got to be there somewhere, right?

get2sammyb (51732677)

That's a huge job to land. Congrats to her!

get2sammyb (51611402)

God, if this is a very weak year then I can't even fathom what a strong one would look like!

get2sammyb (51611633)

It was funny when they first embraced it, but it's time to stop now in my opinion.

get2sammyb (51648107)

The differences in all these games has been basically nothing so far. I mean, when we're talking 59.99fps vs 60fps or 5 second loading times vs 6 second loading times, I really don't think any of this matters in the slightest.

get2sammyb (51577967)

Keep going. It definitely gets a lot harder.

get2sammyb (51204028)

Sackboy is so good! I can’t believe this launch lineup!

get2sammyb (51431495)

It’s time to let this go now.

get2sammyb (51447827)

Yeah, totally normal I think. Only makes noise when copying the disc for me, too.

get2sammyb (51446783)

Firstly, I was very, very cautious of describing the PS5 as "silent" during my review coverage. It's not: you can hear it when it's turned on if you get up close to it. I don't think that's a problem, though. My console only kicks up in volume when it's spinning a disc, otherwise it's barely audible at all. Not experienced this "coil whine" personally.

get2sammyb (51508253)

Ultimately, the market will decide. These companies still want to sell lots of software, so if the sales aren't looking particularly great, they're going to plunge the price fast.

get2sammyb (51477914)

They've absolutely smashed it, yeah. Very impressive. I think even more stunning is that they have a killer 2021 on the horizon, too, so it's not like they've blown their load!

get2sammyb (51509183)

Wait until you play Sackboy, too!

get2sammyb (51509012)

It's grown on me a bit but it is ridiculous and it's kinda crazy to think this is what they settled on to be honest.

get2sammyb (51376255)

I kinda like the cross-buy system the way they've got it. Trophy hunters are going to be doubling down on those Platinum Trophies!

get2sammyb (51400111)

I freakin' love it when it rains in Astro's Playroom. And yeah, the controller feels good in the hands, too. Amazing stuff!

get2sammyb (51371404)

They want to sell you the PS5 by adding value to a subscription you may already have/may be planning to purchase.

get2sammyb (51404764)

Been using PS5 for a couple of weeks and have had it in Rest Mode pretty much the entire time. No issues. And yes, I also have an external HDD attached.

get2sammyb (51409594)

I feel like this is such an overreaction. Like, the two versions are so similar that you're perfectly fine with either of them. I'm not sure either console is "running this game better".

get2sammyb (51404566)

They're the same. They're basically identical barring the tiniest, tiniest of differences.

get2sammyb (51255151)

I'm so excited for everyone getting their PS5 at last. Can't wait to hear first impressions of Astro's Playroom!

get2sammyb (50733631)

On the topic of the firmware, they clearly have another one in the pipeline because there are actually still a few things embargoed. While I don't have any insider info, I'd generally inferred that there's probably a system update going out next week that will finalise a few things for launch.

get2sammyb (51224761)

Correct, it's integrated into the console now. The PS Store is just like every other element on the UI. The only delay you may encounter is while it downloads new information and artwork, otherwise it's a seamless part of the interface.

get2sammyb (51220276)

It's how it's going to be, though! The differences, in my opinion, were already very small, and they're going to be even smaller this time. The Digital Foundry analysis is interesting, but I would personally never base a purchasing decision on these kinds of things.

get2sammyb (51136756)

Sounds like Sony's usual approach to a hardware transition to be honest.

get2sammyb (51175606)

When they're both this fast, any differences are pretty much negligible. A second is nothing. The obvious upside to all this is the fact that on both consoles games are SUPER fast. What a refreshing improvement!

get2sammyb (51181045)

Looks like they've got a video with Dr Marcus Rashford MBE coming up soon, too:

get2sammyb (51104257)

Nah, they're good until 2021 now. They may have something at The Game Awards, but otherwise, don't expect anything.

get2sammyb (51017440)

Sony's probably going to ship 5 million PS5s by the end of the year. Sadly, like any other electronic, some of them will be faulty.

get2sammyb (50920108)

Microsoft in full charity mode.

get2sammyb (50657395)

It is. You can also record in 4K using WebM format.

get2sammyb (50656471)

I got about 7 hours on DualSense, but that's primarily playing Astro/Spider-Man which I think kill it a bit more. I'll continue testing in other games and BC.

get2sammyb (50639539)

Thank you, enjoy it!

get2sammyb (50846770)

A lot of Japanese publishers are also thinking more globally these days. Just because Japan, the region, may have diminished in value to Sony due to terrible home console hardware sales, doesn't mean Japanese games aren't important to them. And for publishers, any system with a massive global install base is going to be an important destination for them.

get2sammyb (50638648)

I spent an absolute mammoth amount of time putting together our , so please do check it out and read through it. There's so much content in it, I hope you will enjoy it: Other stuff:This is a very cool console. Only real caveats are storage space and the fact that BC is being done better elsewhere. Take on its own merits, though, and Sony nailed it!

get2sammyb (50640463)

Astro's Playroom is a free pack-in, but it's one of the best games I've played all year. You're all going to absolutely LOVE it.

get2sammyb (50733220)

The problem with the way this one works is Capcom has added in some extra screens that are your typical kinda "Save Game Loaded" and "Checking for Add-On Content" things. It's still really fast, but those tiny pauses for those unnecessary dialogues slows it down a lot. It's still early days, though, and I'm sure developers will gradually get better at doing this. The Sony examples so far are excellent!

get2sammyb (50731090)

Wait until you see a Spider-Man example. There are side-quests in the game and they surface as Activities. With the game closed, you can go from the main menu to the beginning of the side-quest in approximately 10 seconds. If you've already got the game loaded, you can jump to the beginning of the side-quest in about 2.5 seconds. Nuts!

get2sammyb (50650969)

That's for completely backing up your entire console and restoring it, sadly. IGN is just wrong I'm afraid.

get2sammyb (50649970)

I don't think this is correct. If it is then I certainly haven't been able to figure out how to do it. As I mentioned in my review, you can copy PS4 games but not PS5 games: Maybe IGN found an option I didn't?

get2sammyb (50639830)

I really enjoyed Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Really fun game: - 8/10

get2sammyb (50682967)

This is embargoed. I get the impression there'll be more changes before launch.

get2sammyb (50644333)

I did some loading test comparisons as well. It's definitely faster than the PS4, no doubt, but it's not as fast as the Xbox Series X. I put it down to the implementation of the BC: At the end of the day, though, ultimately you're probably going to want your PS4 games on an external HDD as there's just not enough space.

get2sammyb (50691157)

To be clear, I timed from the beep of the console to the user login screen. Let me try again now. EDIT: I got 8.31 seconds, from beep to user login screen, with Days Gone suspended and a PS4 game downloading in the background.

get2sammyb (50651227)

Sony provided me with a firmware update and required I install it before testing anything on the console. I assume all journalists got the same file, so I have to imagine Tom is using the same build as everyone else.

get2sammyb (50641630)

I get about 5 seconds from Rest Mode to the User Login screen. Then another 3 seconds from User Login to a suspended game. Didn't watch his video so not sure what he's doing differently to me, but those are the numbers I've been getting. More in my review here:

get2sammyb (50496118)

I said WOW!

get2sammyb (48700825)

Man, that Ghost of Tsushima: Legends update is better than it has any right to be. What a game!

get2sammyb (49947229)

I think they added it because they knew they could make bank selling PS4 games to PS5 owners on the PS Store for the next five years plus.

get2sammyb (49773064)

Holy shit this looks incredible.

get2sammyb (49787722)

The methodical build up paid off in the end, I think. They're sprinting into launch now. It's really exciting.

get2sammyb (49663021)

When they say "updates", I think they meant "news updates", not patches guys.

get2sammyb (49708165)

Presumably Sony and Nintendo will be adopting this business model as well, then. No reason not to now.

get2sammyb (49611379)

There was really concern over this? Guess I shouldn't be surprised anymore really.

get2sammyb (49601227)

Bound by the same embargo as everyone else so can only really talk about the Cooling Springs stage, but Astro's Playroom is absolutely phenomenal. I'm sitting here giddy over this and the DualSense controller. Weirdly, the last time I felt like this was when Astro Bot Rescue Mission came out for PSVR, which also left me bursting to tell everyone how utterly incredible it is.

get2sammyb (49522240)

I actually think Sony do manufacture the cameras in iPhones, right?

get2sammyb (49497622)

Maybe it'll all work out, but I'm just curious what they're going to do if this big Game Pass experiment doesn't work. Like, I know it's a negative way of looking at things, but what if they hit the subscriber numbers they're targeting? What if they plough cash into this and it, y'know, work out? What happens then?

get2sammyb (49469446)

Best possible move they could have made for this game. Good news!

get2sammyb (49426936)

Yeah, they'll be good to go this time I think. It's not going to be worse than a typical Christmas.

get2sammyb (49046335)

I like these courtside reports in concept, but they get so specific sometimes that even as a fan of the NBA 2K games they fly right over my head. I'm not entirely sure what they're trying to tell me here, for example.

get2sammyb (49063990)

Do you expect everything to remain the same for all eternity? You can still buy and download PS3 games, you just can't do it on your web browser. The console is 14 (!!!) years old!

get2sammyb (49063057)

This is a very dramatic take on the removal of two years-old products from the web-based PS Store in my opinion. I still play my PS Vita, too, but I think a bit of perspective is needed.

get2sammyb (48972064)

Heathen!

get2sammyb (48892369)

I think it'll be:

get2sammyb (48868930)

Did you see some of the initial comments on Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales?

get2sammyb (48868129)

Wait? Where are people getting these from? PS5 menu screen has audio when you hover over the games, and that needs to be uploaded to Sony's servers?

get2sammyb (48607141)

I really think they're starting over with the wishlist, not getting rid of it entirely. Let's be honest, that existing wishlist is rubbish, and while it's frustrating you may have to re-add stuff to it -- well, let's hope they do it properly this time.

get2sammyb (48588631)

You'd be shocked how many people visit from mobile these days.

get2sammyb (48612748)

I don't think it quite tops PS2, which was effectively able to see off some pretty strong competition on pure hype alone. But it's up there, for sure!

get2sammyb (48581107)

Wow, the UI video has almost 3 million views already! Seems to have hit harder than even the Teardown!

get2sammyb (48541084)

This shit is dope. The integration of the game activities into the operating system is insane.

get2sammyb (48541408)

All this picture-in-picture stuff is nuts.

get2sammyb (48560530)

Can't believe some waited months and months for the UI, and have decided to only discuss what's not there rather than what is. I must admit I'm really looking forward to the way Cards are implemented. The way games are designed now, the way they constantly change and evolve, it just seems great to be able to jump into what's new directly from the home screen.

get2sammyb (48549388)

I could have told you this weeks ago. It was also obvious that once the UI was shown Quick Resume was always going to be set up as the new point of concern.

get2sammyb (48504917)

This is incredible.

get2sammyb (48456335)

Never, in the history of console launches, has hardware gone out to press this early. It's just unprecedented. It's cool that Microsoft got their system out to media so fast, but this is not how things usually go.

get2sammyb (48396257)

It means the mechanic feels as good during gameplay, but the animation shows how he's not as experienced as Peter yet.

get2sammyb (48416537)

I wonder if is considering apologising to me yet.

get2sammyb (48360443)

Thanks for sharing. Source is Push Square: Also relevant, TT Isle of Man 2 will be patched:

get2sammyb (48362351)

Fallout 4 looks smooth. Wonder if they'll unlock the framerate on PS5, too? It's part of the PS Plus Collection, I believe!

get2sammyb (47982812)

Good grief.

get2sammyb (47981900)

No, I'm not going to reveal my sources for obvious reasons. You'll only have to wait a few weeks to find out for certain anyway.

get2sammyb (47981450)

For the number of people this will realistically affect, I'll take the improvements to user experience.

get2sammyb (47980886)

Because it's a complete mess having themes for PS3, PS4, and presumably even PS5 all on the same webstore. You have to put disclaimers on everything and people don't bother to read. Makes more sense to have those items available on the storefronts directly for the console they're designed for. They don't need to be on the webstore. Same with apps. What value is added having multiple versions of a free Netflix app all on the same webstore, when you could just download it directly to your chosen console?

get2sammyb (47980433)

With regards to the wishlist, and this is my own personal speculation to be clear here, I get the impression they've overhauling how all that works on PS5. I imagine they're doing it properly this time, you're just going to have to start over.

get2sammyb (47910953)

I'm not sure what point you're evening trying to argue anymore? It seems you're fixated on the fact that there'll be a difference between PS5 and Xbox Series X, which, yes, there will be. But I feel other people are trying to point out to you that it's likely to be so imperceptible that it may not even matter. Ultimately, if you're going to rely on Digital Foundry to invest several man hours counting pixels, magnifying assets, and using software to read the framerate then... Yeah, you're right, there'll be a difference! For most human beings looking to enjoy a video game, though, the reality is that they're going to be so close that it's going to be borderline impossible for 98% of people to see any kind of difference at all.

get2sammyb (47908586)

That was also absolutely ridiculous in my opinion. While I could see a difference in some of those early PS4/Xbox One comparisons, I'd still argue it was relatively minor in the grand scheme of things. It's not like the games were markedly different or anything!

get2sammyb (47898482)

I mean, I felt like you needed to zoom in on most PS4 Pro and Xbox One X games to see a meaningful difference between them, and apparently the hardware difference is even smaller this time. For 98% of people, they're going to be virtually the same.

get2sammyb (47940170)

I went from 54 to 578!

get2sammyb (47978711)

The source is Sony communication with development partners. The change will occur later this month.

get2sammyb (48049184)

What a brilliant trailer! I do miss Stephen Fry, but it's not missing any of the charm aesthetically.

get2sammyb (47941292)

With the greatest of respect to this forum, Era is the biggest bubble of them all!

get2sammyb (47950574)

Hyped for this!

get2sammyb (47944148)

Triggers my trypophobia.

get2sammyb (47853305)

Bit concerned about them going even harder on the Pro Stick. I like NBA 2K21 a lot on PS4, but I feel like they're designing primarily for e-sports players these days -- even when it's a relatively mainstream game.

get2sammyb (47835605)

Great upgrade, I'm currently Level 54 so will be interesting to see where I jump to.

get2sammyb (47793776)

The craziest thing to me is that, if you'd asked me yesterday, I'd have told you NBA 2K21 is a great looking game on PS4. But it looks AWFUL compared to the PS5 version.

get2sammyb (47641934)

This is an insane update.

get2sammyb (47650244)

The home console industry isn't what it once was in Japan, though, is it? It's not a huge surprise to me at all, we've been heading this way for a while.

get2sammyb (47594609)

Yep! I expect prices to crash fast, personally. They're just too expensive.

get2sammyb (47593841)

The price of Crash is far too high, in my opinion. Publishers are going to have to get used to this with games being so expensive now.

get2sammyb (47601839)

"This video is just a concept, i decided to post it as a supposed "leak" to see how everyone would react to it and promote my work as a motion artist, thanks everyone for the positive and negative feedback i appreciate you all."

get2sammyb (47562671)

It looks a lot nicer in real-world photos.

get2sammyb (47564801)

It's cool that Microsoft got its console out so early, but you have to understand this is completely unprecedented. Obviously, under the circumstances, with coronavirus being an issue all-year, it's awesome what they've allowed the media/influencers to do, but it also comes with the caveat that they've effectively only allowed people to play old games on it. Sony's focus throughout this entire next-gen cycle has been to emphasise new games, and thus even if their hardware is ready to go, it'll want to wait for the software to be ready before people get their hands on it. The information you crave is coming, it's just still too early for the media to have this machine.

get2sammyb (47559350)

The console looks much nicer in these real-world photos. I really like the way it looks.

get2sammyb (47416370)

Not even PS Plus has 50 million subscribers and it's significantly cheaper and practically essential. This also assumes that subscribers would retain their subscription for 12 months despite tentpole titles only launching in three of those months.

get2sammyb (47409275)

Firstly, I don't know why this kind of discussion is always fixated on Sony and never Nintendo. Why doesn't Nintendo offer its own version of Game Pass as well? Could it be that Nintendo believes there's more money to be made selling games like Animal Crossing and Zelda full-price at retail than offering them as part of a subscription? Sony's just come off the back of a generation breaking first-party sales records back-to-back. It'll definitely be crunching the numbers, and it'll know how much it costs to maintain its arsenal of first-party studios, what the budgets are for its games, and how much revenue it can potentially earn through a hypothetical Game Pass-esque subscription service. Clearly it doesn't believe, at this moment, that the sums add up. There is absolutely no way Microsoft is profiting from Game Pass in its current scenario, hence why it rarely discusses the actual numbers. Game Pass is a loss leader, and either the figures are going to have to tilt favourably or it'll have to steal significant marketshare away from Sony and Nintendo before either completely alter their established (and very effective) business models.

get2sammyb (47419169)

PSVR's 3D audio works with any set of headphones you connect to the headset. Same will be true here, I imagine.

get2sammyb (47320544)

It can't possibly get any worse, can it?

get2sammyb (47262077)

I think it's down to the developer. There are tons of games that share the same ID across multiple platforms, and cross-save was a very common feature on PS3, PS Vita, and PS4. Odin Sphere, for example, shares the same ID across PS4, PS3, and PS Vita: Sony's just not mandated it, so it's up to the individual developers how they want to handle things. I know most people here won't care, but the upshot of keeping things separate is that you can earn all the Trophies twice.

get2sammyb (47335331)

Personally, I've always thought about this like when an underground band no one has heard of gets a number one hit. A lot of the fans who loved the band while they were "unknown" suddenly think they're shit, because they're no longer a hidden secret anymore. Gaming is obviously a gigantic, gigantic industry, but I think some people like to be snobbish about it, and couldn't possibly like something that the mass audience enjoys.

get2sammyb (47262818)

Surely Americans have to pay tax on top of the $70, right? Despite that, I'm pretty relaxed about all this. Sales will probably drop as a result of the higher prices, and publishers are going to have to adjust their pricing models as a result. The prices will surely come down.

get2sammyb (47287547)

Good grief, this is embarrassing.

get2sammyb (46984427)

The save thing is particularly strange as they made such a big deal out of cross-save on PS Vita and PS3.

get2sammyb (47153612)

Thank you!

get2sammyb (47153102)

Wow! These are stunning. What's the source for these, if I may?

get2sammyb (47177768)

You don't know what Shawn's day job was, though.

get2sammyb (47179727)

The other way you could look at this is, with a month and some change still to go, they potentially have dozens of massively exciting announcements left to make. So they could theoretically sprint to the finish line. I mean we still don't have hands on impressions or know anything about the UI which is sounding like a major shake up, while Microsoft has already played pretty much every card.

get2sammyb (47176670)

The main thing is that we're getting new information now, so let's hope it continues to flow from here. None of this has anything to do with Shawn Layden.

get2sammyb (47171561)

Wow, this looks hot.

get2sammyb (47169818)

I guess it's up to developers to choose how they want to incorporate cross-save on PS5. Bit of a shame a couple of games aren't taking advantage of it.

get2sammyb (47034410)

Persona 5. I can't believe how highly rated that game is. The themes aren't consistent, the localisation is bland, the dialogue is repetitive, the twists are signposted a mile off, and it's far too long for its own good. I will understand the universal praise for this game.

get2sammyb (47070554)

Just don't buy them? There's been some shit things recently that genuinely deserve criticism, but this is not one of them. It's totally optional and the extra content is not essential at all.

get2sammyb (46936217)

There's loads we don't know about the PS5 yet, so hopefully we get more information soon. Impressive that the console sold out with so little detail, though!

get2sammyb (47060333)

This looks fantastic. And I love those skins!

get2sammyb (47060453)

This looks like fantastic fun!

get2sammyb (47048987)

It doesn't actually confirm microtransactions, although I guess that's where they're going with it. "AllStar Currency can be earned through online play. This boost should give you a head start on customizing your racing stripes whilst you earn the rest!"

get2sammyb (46888157)

It's pretty amusing. How can it possibly be "disappointing" when no one had a clue until Digital Foundry spent ages counting the pixels?

get2sammyb (46939037)

Sounds like a very familiar, faster experience overall based on these previews. Obviously they've been limited by what they can see and do, though. Will be interesting to see how the PS5 experience compares, because obviously there's going to be a new UI and controller to discuss as well. Really excited for those faster loading times! I used to literally go and make a cup of tea while waiting for Odyssey to load!

get2sammyb (46938182)

The loading time improvements sound really good. Hopefully these will all apply to the PS5 as well.

get2sammyb (46877114)

A simple rule: if Digital Foundry has to pull out its magnifier to illustrate a difference, then it doesn't matter.

get2sammyb (46858526)

I still don’t really understand the idea that 6-12 months of timed exclusivity is worse than permanently removing a dozen historically multiformat franchises from another system, but it seems this is genuinely where we’re at. You can’t really compare the Insomniac Games or Ninja Theory (for example) acquisitions to the Bethesda buyout because, in Insomniac’s case at least, its biggest franchises were Sony IP anyway.

get2sammyb (46887563)

Are we even sure there will be E3 showcases next year?

get2sammyb (46791848)

Surely there are hundreds of devs making PS4 games right now that haven't started using the PS5 devkits yet?

get2sammyb (46789709)

I don't understand why Sony didn't allocate at least PS4 devkits. They're owned by SEGA, and Football Manager is a pretty big franchise that Sony has even partnered with in the past for the PS Vita version. What are they doing over there?

get2sammyb (46789787)

But doesn't this apply to virtually every game planned for release on a PlayStation platform? EDIT: Double post, sorry!

get2sammyb (46727285)

Sony won't do it unless they're absolutely fucked because it'll take away software sales from the PS Store, which is where they make the bulk of their money. There could potentially be some deal struck that would include just Microsoft published titles, but I'm not sure why Microsoft would go for that either. So, yeah. No chance.

get2sammyb (46725929)

I dunno. If Microsoft had bought up Bethesda timed exclusivity in perpetuity, I'd feel a bit happier about all this knowing I could play those games . As it is, I'm going to have to get used to the idea that I'll probably never play them now. It sucks, but it's happened now so it is what it is.

get2sammyb (46722884)

Yeah, these games aren't coming to PlayStation anymore, besides the existing contracts and the service games like Fallout 76. It sucks, but that's just the way it is. When these games are eventually announced as Xbox exclusives, they'll just say it's because PS5 doesn't support Game Pass. Fortunately, we have a few years to get used to the idea.

get2sammyb (46604801)

Yeah, PS Now is actually really good, and well worth the price of admission (which is surprisingly reasonable!) Definitely give it a try if you haven't already.

get2sammyb (46604000)

Good luck everyone!

get2sammyb (46475018)

I get why they're doing it this way, but in this climate they'd genuinely probably get a better reception if they didn't remaster the game at all.

get2sammyb (46472825)

A shame we've been saying that since February really... Haha!

get2sammyb (46471367)

The engagement has been off the scale this year, so it's hard to say they've done a bad job. They clearly know what they're doing. And they've effectively sold out of pre-orders, so in a way, their job is kinda done. Having said that, there's obviously a LOT they still need to talk about -- things I'd expected us to know months and months and months ago. I guess the one advantage to how they've been doing things is that they still have so many big things to talk about that when they do eventually speak again, assuming it's good news, there's going to be a real avalanche of hype through to launch.

get2sammyb (46470722)

Haha, they don't tell us anything! We know as much as all you in this thread. It's very frustrating because we're desperate to write about PS5, but we've mostly been feeding on scraps for the entire year.

get2sammyb (46469813)

I wonder if Sony will also send PS5 units out to media, as they can't really do preview events anymore. I also wonder if the media has to return those Xbox units once they're done.

get2sammyb (46467530)

Maybe it's Cyberpunk DOOM.

get2sammyb (46375892)

Incredibly, despite all this, he's the bad guy.

get2sammyb (46327304)

But it is fantasy football, isn't it? Reminds me of how when one sports team signs a player then fanbases of all the other teams get antsy and demand their team sign a player. Unfortunately, it's not as simple as that. I do hope this thread can eventually calm down, but unfortunately I foresee this kind of discussion running for a time.

get2sammyb (46325594)

I don't know how anyone in this thread could possibly know what any of these executives do during their normal day job. Just because you connect better personally with the personality of one of these suits over another does not mean they're solely responsible for all the good you see at PlayStation and vice versa. Also, there's nothing that Jim Ryan, Andrew House, Shawn Layden, or Shuhei Yoshida can feasibly do if Microsoft wants to throw out $7.5 billion. They've put together an impressive slate of software for the first 12 months of the PS5, and will continue to ensure they have a strong content pipeline. Beyond that, I'm not sure what you expect them to realistically do? (I know, you want them to buy a publisher as well, but this is just fantasy football chatter.)

get2sammyb (46304189)

My first thought when I saw the Bethesda X Microsoft news was: the Internet is going to be hell for months.

get2sammyb (46394420)

What about Dreams?

get2sammyb (46357430)

This doesn't really make total sense. A publisher paying for timed exclusivity could also reduce the risk on a project, and still allow it to release everywhere at a later date. I agree with the article in general, though, as it did feel like Bethesda games were dropping in price rapidly after release. Presumably they weren't performing as well as they could.

get2sammyb (11929176)

It's good that it ends up being cheaper and it's a fine idea, but it's not something I'd personally ever do to be honest. The thing is, by the time you've paid it all off, the Xbox One will probably cost less anyway. And I get that you're getting the console right away so you can start playing and stuff but... I think I'd just rather buy it outright. That's just me personally, though -- others may prefer a plan like this. Will be interesting to see what adoption is like.

get2sammyb (46081688)

It’s mostly just a bubble. The vast majority of people are looking forward to the game.

get2sammyb (45987974)

I know some people have had a nightmare, but it was a relatively simple process for me as well. Assuming the item actually gets delivered, I just clicked the link and pre-ordered. Took me less than a minute. Obviously, if I'd been out at that time, though, I wouldn't have been so lucky. Which I guess is the problem.

get2sammyb (45889886)

But... That's not what he said at all! Good grief!

get2sammyb (45942608)

I assume this is a joke post?

get2sammyb (45901388)

Fake account.

get2sammyb (45792902)

I really wouldn't be surprised if it ends up just working to be honest. I mean, you make a great argument here -- it really doesn't make much sense. I bet the DualShock 4 will just work on PS5 for most games and features to be honest. They might just add in a warning saying some functionality might not work as intended or whatever. But I really wouldn't be surprised if, come launch day, you can just use a DualShock 4.

get2sammyb (45793469)

Maybe. I dunno, I guess we'll find out in a few weeks.

get2sammyb (45883469)

Oh, they understand. They've just found their new target.

get2sammyb (45878954)

I've asked Sony for a comment on this but the existence of the Miles Morales Ultimate Edition at a higher price suggests there'll be no free upgrades here.

get2sammyb (45791171)

I agree with the article, the showcase was a home-run and they needed to be better prepared for all that followed it. I don't think it's a change in strategy or mentality, and I don't think it's "arrogant Sony". I hope they learn from this a bit and are able to do better next time. Console and games look ace, though!

get2sammyb (45779945)

It's Ratchet & Clank for me, but make no mistake about it, Demon's Souls is also absolutely insane. EDIT: Flight Sim is also absolutely amazing.

get2sammyb (45770876)

You'd hope so. I feel like last night's showcase needed to be the beginning of a constant drip-feed.

get2sammyb (45771110)

You'd think if things are going badly in 6 to 12 months they'll just recant on the pricing and bring it down again, right?

get2sammyb (45512657)

We know how that ends.

get2sammyb (45697214)

If that's the direction the market goes, yes. But they clearly don't believe that right now they can make more money putting all their games on a subscription than they do selling 10 million-plus units individually. They'll obviously have monitored the numbers closely.

get2sammyb (45634322)

Yeah, it's a very strong launch lineup. Much better than PS4.

get2sammyb (45649619)

But... They've literally been saying all year that they won't abandon PS4 once the PS5 comes out. I feel like I've read them say that in at least three or four interviews this year. Again, I'm genuinely surprised Horizon is cross-gen, but I never expected them to completely abandon the PS4 once the PS5 comes out. I don't think that was the plan.

get2sammyb (45648209)

That's not entirely fair. I too am surprised about Horizon being cross-gen, but they were always very clear that they'd continue to support and promote PS4.

get2sammyb (45512528)

Double Life will forever be the greatest PlayStation commercial. I believe that one won a lot of awards.

get2sammyb (45421412)

Neither. It's going to be a really fun pack-in that people who buy a PS5 will enjoy playing.

get2sammyb (45269408)

No, but I do think they could position the PS4 as the "cheap" entry point option that plays FIFA, Call of Duty, and many others. Coronavirus may have upset their plans, but I'm a little surprised they don't have a PS4 Super Slim ready to go for Xmas.

get2sammyb (45270395)

Yeah, 45 Trophies seems about right. There's a lot of Silvers in there.

get2sammyb (45284420)

To be fair, they'll have ads for that as well:

get2sammyb (45284072)

I mostly like it. They have multiple campaigns for multiple purposes; this is more about the "brand" I think.

get2sammyb (44863331)

So they're taking a bath on both hardware models and Game Pass?

get2sammyb (44782901)

I mean, yeah, hard to argue with that. Totally fair point. There's also an argument you could make that those type of players may be more interested in a bargain bin PS4 or Xbox One, as those systems will still play FIFA and NBA fine. I guess we need to wait and see how this thing actually holds up. There's still a lot we don't know after all!

get2sammyb (44706728)

I think it's absolutely a threat to Sony, and something they're going to have to tackle somehow. There's definitely a large sector of gamers who play games like FIFA and Call of Duty and will just plump up for the best deal. Sony's going to be more expensive now, that's simply a fact, so they're going to need to demonstrate effectively why they're demanding a premium price point. I think the controller has absolutely been a factor these past few months, and is a real tangible difference that they've focused on a lot.

get2sammyb (43700651)

Looks absolutely incredible.

get2sammyb (43501313)

Yeah, I must admit I'm pretty disappointed with it this year as well. I know the OP talks a lot about how things haven't changed, but I actually think there's quite a lot of regression. It's actually made me worried about other games due out later this year, because I'm genuinely curious if the pandemic fucked up their final few months of development and this is the best they could deliver.

get2sammyb (43589498)

I'm still waiting for them to change this. I refuse to believe they'll ship like this.

get2sammyb (43538234)

I think Sony's decided to focus more on the "experience", like the DualSense controller and 3D audio stuff. Obviously, doesn't rule out the possibility of 4K or 120fps, though -- it's just not what PlayStation's marketing has focused on.

get2sammyb (43355627)

BoxVR: It's boxercise that's basically similar in premise to Beat Saber, but it has plenty of fitness tracking and stuff.

get2sammyb (43357022)

It really sucks that major websites like this provide such a poor experience for users because it pushes people towards adblockers, and for sites like ours where we try to be more considerate it means we lose out on important revenue.

get2sammyb (43333130)

I think they'll show extended gameplay footage of something during Gamescom next week.

get2sammyb (43074798)

I don't think that's the point of this ad really. Obvious the references are there for those who want to dig in, but I think the primary message they want to convey is that "new console is cool and unlike the console you've got". Future commercials will be more obvious.

get2sammyb (43019874)

It's a cool initial ad. Sets the mood for "new experiences", and I think it will intrigue the more mainstream audience even if they don't fully understand what it's trying to demonstrate right away.

get2sammyb (42744204)

This looks so good!

get2sammyb (42543963)

Does this name change also apply to consoles like PS4? It's not very clear.

get2sammyb (42435999)

It's interesting that they talk about motion controls but don't show or mention the Moves.

get2sammyb (42462630)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't Microsoft and Sony also taking a 30% cut on V-Bucks purchases? What's the difference here?

get2sammyb (42433272)

God, that looks good.

get2sammyb (42235386)

They do have a point, though. My brother, for example, is a very casual player. He has an Xbox One and enjoys Call of Duty occasionally. I've told him to subscribe to Game Pass because it's great value, but he's not interested in paying when he's happy with his Call of Duty. And he can't get Call of Duty on Game Pass. Now I'm not sure how representative my brother will be of the wider market, but I think convincing people to pay £10 a month for games they don't necessarily want to play is not quite the easy sell so many here see it as.

get2sammyb (42213510)

I feel it could go two ways really. It could either be an absolute sensation that will sell like absolute crazy, or it'll be the "peasant" platform that no one really wants. Realistically, it'll probably do fine, but I think the majority will be looking to buy either the PS5 or Xbox Series X -- and, frankly, I'm including "casuals" in that. We need more information really, though.

get2sammyb (42285429)

I'm curious: do people believe this is what's happening? Surely both companies decided on prices for their devices a long time ago? The fact we're being kept in the dark has to have more to do with coronavirus and the fact that they're still waiting on final allocation numbers and delivery dates, right?

get2sammyb (41984568)

I agree with that, but there's even less substance to "journalist says Sony or Microsoft may do something". That timed exclusive rumour has over 50 pages of discussion and nothing's even been announced! Bit much.

get2sammyb (41977962)

It does make me laugh how the big talking points on this site ebb and flow depending on the latest rumours. We had days and days of Xbox Live Gold being free and what will Sony do about it, and now we're going to have days and days of timed exclusives on PS5 and what will Microsoft do about it. Both stories started and fuelled by little more than "insider" teases. Just seems a bit crazy. I know it's a gaming discussion board, but lately I feel like there's very little substance to what's actually being discussed.

get2sammyb (42095115)

Weirdly, I wonder if it could hurt Sony in some way. I assume the Xbox Series S will also not have a disc drive, so I wonder if some people might think the PS5 without a disc drive is "less powerful" than the standard PS5 as well...

get2sammyb (42095220)

Ah, I see, so the super low-ball price estimates stem from people expecting Microsoft to massively eat the cost. I was going to say, if it shares many of the components it surely can't be cheap!

get2sammyb (42094920)

I haven't really been following this as closely as I should. This "low end" console will need to ship with many of the same components as the Xbox Series X, right? For example, it'll need the same SSD in it? I saw some people estimating it'll cost $200 in this thread, but that's utterly insane, isn't it?

get2sammyb (41500482)

All the PS5 marketing is going to focus on Spider-Man. He's the Master Chief of the PS5 launch. I don't really agree with it, but I understand why they would want to make this deal. Of course, it's a shame for people planning to purchase this on other systems.

get2sammyb (10539823)

Don't listen to the Reset Era scuttlebutt, Sony's head is very much still in the game and they know what they're doing. They've been saying for a couple of years now that a key business objective moving forward is to strengthen their already exceptional first-party output.

get2sammyb (41843412)

Thought it was a great State of Play considering I didn't really know what to expect based on the statements they'd made prior. I actually really enjoyed it.

get2sammyb (41472249)

This is pretty weird.

get2sammyb (41487702)

Obviously very disappointing for this dev but it doesn't surprise me. There's just so much competition on the PS Store these days, and sadly this game doesn't exactly jump out to me. I'd be interested to know, outside of the aforementioned discount, whether he feels there's more Sony could have done to help promote it or if this is just the nature of the beast at this point.

get2sammyb (41662032)

Who is Lance McDonald?

get2sammyb (40975920)

PS4 > Call of Duty: Modern Warfare > Press Any Button > Multiplayer > Team Deathmatch PS5 > Team Deathmatch

get2sammyb (40886250)

I agree that Red Dead Redemption 2 is a much better "life" simulation, but I think Ghost's strengths sit with the way it organically leads you around its world and points of interest, without relying on minimaps and markers.

get2sammyb (40749693)

It would have barely moved the needle. PS Vita was a great handheld, but it wasn't the right product for the time and Sony rightly turned its attention to the PS4, which looking at how things turned out proves it made the right decision. I love the PS Vita a lot as well, but an inFAMOUS game from Sony Bend wasn't going to remotely reverse its fortunes.

get2sammyb (40754622)

I can see it being cross-gen but I'm not expecting it to be free-to-play. I think it'll be a "budget" price premium package.

get2sammyb (40735434)

My expectations were so low that the final product ended up surprising me in a good way. I thought it was pretty decent, personally. I mean, it was repetitive and it didn't really go anywhere, but I think it captured the essence of Shenmue in places.

get2sammyb (40552566)

Both presentations were clean and punchy with a variety of content, but the PlayStation games just appeal much more to me. I'm definitely a PlayStation fan, but they delivered on several games I'm excited for. I also quite liked the hardware reveal, too.

get2sammyb (40551243)

It's a business model thing, isn't it? Sony could probably have all their content in a subscription overnight, but the financials need to work for them. While Microsoft is making a compelling argument from a value perspective, the reality is that PlayStation games are selling better than they ever have. EDIT: Also, why does Nintendo never get brought into these discussions?

get2sammyb (40352667)

Incredible list, but it's got to be The Last of Us 2 for me. I couldn't really argue with any of them, though.

get2sammyb (14899887)

It’s not going to be Until Dawn 2 because the Dark Pictures Anthology is basically that. I’m sure they have cool stuff in the pipeline though.

get2sammyb (39546076)

I like them a lot personally.

get2sammyb (39054022)

Is Psychonauts 2 still planned for other platforms or is it Xbox/PC only for now?

get2sammyb (38679460)

I managed to get a comment out of 2K but it doesn't really add much:

get2sammyb (13873777)

As much as I'd personally play it, I'm not convinced money is being left on the table.

get2sammyb (38506861)

Naughty Dog doesn't have a PR team, I don't think. Sony PR is the direct contact for media with regards to review code, assets, etc. Their job is literally to provide the media with the tools they need to produce content based on the game. In this case, it'll be Sony PR who will have provided Vice with the materials they needed to write their review. And while I can't possibly comment on the exchange that occurred here, I'd imagine they felt some of the details in the review needed some clarification.

get2sammyb (38506174)

As mentioned elsewhere in the thread, this kind of thing is generally rare but it does happen. I've been asked to clarify a handful of Push Square's reviews over the years; sometimes the publisher reaches out to check we were aware of a feature/detail that we may have missed, and other times it's for clarification of a certain criticism. This is almost always a polite and professional conversation with a swift resolution. Worth mentioning that it'll be Sony PR who contacted Vice about this and not Naughty Dog.

get2sammyb (38363623)

PS4 is way too low.

get2sammyb (38022931)

Thank you very much!

get2sammyb (38021992)

Is there a source for these other territories? Thanks in advance!

get2sammyb (37696072)

Continue to believe I played a completely different game to some people. Can't believe some of the stuff I've been reading these past few days. Hah!

get2sammyb (37292888)

They could have capitalised the name of the companies in the article. EDIT: Ah, I see, they're quotes from a forum post. Sigh.

get2sammyb (36986206)

I imagine they absolutely will for some games.

get2sammyb (36942010)

Phil Spencer will know better than me, so I can't argue against that. But I still maintain that there will be very intelligent people at both Sony and Nintendo crunching the numbers and, presumably, they've come to a different conclusion. At the moment.

get2sammyb (36938518)

You can be certain that Sony (and Nintendo) have been crunching these numbers like crazy for the past couple of years, and they've come to a different conclusion at the moment. That might change in the future, but Game Pass is a loss leader right now. The onus is still on Microsoft to prove this is viable.

get2sammyb (36895018)

Honestly, I don’t think there’s really a massive risk even if they do price it high. They will sell out at launch as long as it’s $500 or less, and then if they need to adjust in 2021 due to significantly slowing sales, they’ll do that.

get2sammyb (36669499)

I think developers are beginning to be less constrained by the hardware and more by budget and time. That said, the Ratchet & Clank demo felt immediately "next-gen" to me.

get2sammyb (36719398)

Gamers are insatiable. They announced Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Forbidden West, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Demon’s Souls last night. And those were just the . They could have had a great show with just two or three of these. It was a crazy selection.

get2sammyb (36695980)

Haven't read the full review but I disagree with this quote. Without elaborating too much, certain characters see the bigger picture because they're utterly obsessed -- that's kinda the point of the plot. It's about the cost of that obsession, and was it all worth it. Also, not everyone is as irredeemable as this quote suggests. Anyway, interesting perspective.

get2sammyb (36694084)

My review is live now. This game is absolutely ridiculously good.

get2sammyb (36670846)

I think Ratchet & Clank is my pick, but there are several others I could have selected.

get2sammyb (36661735)

I mean obviously it would have been better at a higher resolution and frame-rate, but it was good enough and the main thing is that the 4K trailers are available now.

get2sammyb (35970628)

I don't think the original Uncharted trilogy has aged particularly well, but I think Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy play great. And The Last of Us is excellent as well.

get2sammyb (35877330)

Thanks for the constructive feedback in this thread. I authored the article and take full responsibility for it. It should not be taken as a reflection of the website. Clearly this article was in poor taste, and I do genuinely apologise for the offence caused.

get2sammyb (35587521)

I kept my preview quite brief because I felt like there were a lot of restrictions on what we could write about and, well, I didn't want to spoil much. But, yeah, if anyone's interested:

get2sammyb (35171370)

I'd say that's mission accomplished.

get2sammyb (34711317)

I liked the game quite a bit. Awarded it a 7/10.

get2sammyb (34593963)

They have different business models. Game Pass is almost certainly losing enormous sums of money at the moment, but Microsoft is playing a long game with it. Sony’s games are breaking records frequently, so they will never compete on the level you expect with PS Now until that changes — or they believe the Game Pass business model will be more profitable than what they’re already doing. That doesn’t mean they can’t still improve PS Now (which they have been doing to be fair) but I don’t think they’ll ever be directly comparable. Not in the near future anyway.

get2sammyb (34368018)

Yeah, I think this is how they should use State of Play moving forwards. Was a very enjoyable watch.

get2sammyb (34339986)

I feel like this conversation will go around in circles forever. Game Pass is surely an enormous loss-leader for Microsoft. Maybe it's going to pay off for them in the end and drive crazy profit over time, but right now there's no real need for Sony (and Nintendo!) to abandon their established business model while it continues to work for them. That may change down the line, as you suggest, but it's not going to happen any time soon. You're right, though, there's still things they can do with PS Now to make it a more attractive options.

get2sammyb (34107240)

Contrary to what some posters on ResetEra think, this isn't a sport. Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo all have their own plans and strategies and they stick to them.

get2sammyb (33955326)

I think they failed to properly manage expectations in the end, but it's really not a big deal. Coronavirus has messed everyone's plans up, and I guess they just wanted to put something out and strike while the iron is hot. It didn't work out, but it's not the end of the world.

get2sammyb (33853914)

I don't think it will beat it but it's going to come close. There will be life in PS4 beyond PS5's release, and it actually benefits Sony to keep the PS4 alive, because those new consumers coming in will be PS Plus subscribers who will build up a library that will transfer to the new console when it becomes more affordable. The key will be making PS4 cheaper, but it's going to become a very compelling entry-level box, I think.

get2sammyb (33764406)

Just manage your expectations, be realistic, accept there's a pandemic happening, and don't centre your entire day around an announcement you may or may not care about. It's all good.

get2sammyb (33738285)

I was rather enjoying it at first, but I bounced off it hard after about six or seven hours. I plan to return but realistically I'm not sure I'll bother.

get2sammyb (33103764)

I do agree that it's probably about time they shared a roadmap now, but I continue to be baffled by reactions like this. Ultimately, as long as you have the required information before launch, does it matter how it's delivered? Again, I agree the cloak and daggers stuff is getting tedious now, but I'm really not sure I agree that the "messaging is a mess".

get2sammyb (33203775)

The video Naughty Dog posted about the game going gold has about 67k dislikes. It's mad.

get2sammyb (33107862)

Looking forward to this!

get2sammyb (33127848)

They're both going to sell out this Christmas anyway to be honest. Going early isn't necessarily better if software isn't ready, etc. We'll just have to wait and see.

get2sammyb (32829474)

This is so unbelievably reductive.

get2sammyb (32828283)

Sucker Punch is a superb developer.

get2sammyb (32672883)

Just started playing The Outer Worlds and have been feeling exactly the same. I feel like I'm looking through the screen. The game looks good, don't get me wrong, but I find it so difficult to read and perceive depth. I have the same problem with The Witcher 3, and thought it was just me.

get2sammyb (32675490)

Those are very strong numbers. You have to imagine Sony and Nintendo are looking at this very closely. I guess the issue is that when you've got titles like Animal Crossing and Spider-Man doing extraordinary numbers at retail, it's difficult to "give up" that money in favour of a subscription -- even if a subscription may mean more income in the long-run. They'll definitely be crunching the numbers.

get2sammyb (32698245)

Really looking forward to it.

get2sammyb (32595870)

I get that, but at some point they surely want to make money on this? Interesting points brought up by about how they're potentially approaching this.

get2sammyb (32594517)

This thing has already got to be deep in the red. Which is fine, because I get Microsoft is looking at it from a long-term perspective. But at what point do they have to make it profitable? They can't just keep throwing money at it, right?

get2sammyb (32482035)

Always amazes me to learn people Ratchet & Clank on PS4. I thought that game was really good.

get2sammyb (32158182)

This makes a lot of assumptions about how the game will be designed and structured. If they're so time constrained, perhaps they should consider not wasting time worrying about the nature of a game that hasn't even been announced yet?

get2sammyb (31970232)

I'd never really heard it discussed much until the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X came out.

get2sammyb (31693971)

I really liked the BioShock 2 multiplayer.

get2sammyb (31609134)

Marvel's Iron Man VR was announced later than 2007.

get2sammyb (30351895)

Our review is live. It's good but a bit disappointing really.

get2sammyb (2884431)

I think it's fairly reasonable. There are a few on there that stick out to me and perhaps haven't stood the test of time, but most of the games on that list are classics.

get2sammyb (30088521)

They're just being conservative. Practically everything will work, but they can't guarantee there won't be bugs with, for instance, Just Dance 2014 and Alekhine's Gun. In which case, they cover their asses by saying "overwhelming majority".

get2sammyb (30083676)

Great news!

get2sammyb (30057093)

Yeah, contacted them first thing this morning and haven't heard back.

get2sammyb (30056919)

Neither company will be able to guarantee 100% compatibility. Microsoft is better at this, but the reality is that they're probably still testing and tweaking exactly the same as Sony. Sony just did a terrible job explaining what they mean.

get2sammyb (30045211)

This is going to be a tedious nine months, isn't it?

get2sammyb (30018952)

It was exactly what they said it would be but it was also a blunder because they had 600k people watching this thing and they didn't give them what they wanted.

get2sammyb (29961536)

Considering it's supposed to be GDC, it's not enormously surprising they both have something to say.

get2sammyb (14231726)

Just call it what it is? Checkerboard 4K?

get2sammyb (29164492)

I mean clearly some people have bought it physically, hence its chart position. But this is a game that will definitely skew more digitally.

get2sammyb (29163547)

Dreams is borderline impossible to market and very few people will want to own this physically anyway. Stop worrying about the financials and be grateful such a wonderful game got made in the first place.

get2sammyb (29091981)

Are we not tired of concern trolling about this game's sales potential yet? Just enjoy the game and stop worrying about it. If people want to buy it they will buy it.

get2sammyb (29052819)

Yeah, thought it might take a bit longer but we felt ready to go. :)

get2sammyb (29052356)

XD Hahaha! I suspect there'll be other reviews right around the corner, as we were mainly just waiting on Art's Dream and the launch day patch to run it. Sensational game in my opinion, I'm fascinated to see where other reviews land.

get2sammyb (28997058)

We were looking to run it on Wednesday, but our reviewer is involved in a livestream for the game on launch day. So it's probably going to be at the weekend.

get2sammyb (28994087)

The way they're handling it means there is no review embargo. I can't really speak for other publications, but in Push Square's case we'll get the patch to upgrade the Early Access version at the same time as everyone else.

get2sammyb (28994434)

I don't know what's going on with other publications, maybe they did get review code. But my understanding is that everyone's just waiting for the Early Access copies to update to the final version. I think some of you need to get over this. Sony's not trying to sabotage anything -- in fact, here in the UK I know for a that they really want this game to be a success -- but ultimately Media Molecule's made something here that's extremely difficult to package in a 30-second commercial. I can already see the doom and gloom forum threads emerging when this game inevitably lands in the low 30s of the UK sales charts next week, but the circumstances for this project are so unique that you can't really compare it to traditional AAA fare. It's a prestige project for Sony and it will have a long lifespan.

get2sammyb (28998938)

ITT I learned people didn't like this game.

get2sammyb (28828964)

It looks incredible.

get2sammyb (28828911)

Can't wait. Jumped back into Dreams last night and some of the creations are WILD now.

get2sammyb (28809357)

Comfortably. Much of GamingEra's front page was like this.

get2sammyb (28660545)

I was also pretty disappointed with it. There were parts where I just outright hated the characters. I respect that they tried something different, and I was one of the few that didn't really want more Max and Chloe, but this just didn't work for me. Still had good moments, but... Yeah. :(

get2sammyb (28264315)

Some tasteful discourse taking place in here, I see.

get2sammyb (28264368)

Haha, it's all good. Thanks for sharing the article anyway.

get2sammyb (28201377)

The differences were always overplayed and have only been getting less and less meaningful. I don't think many people care at this point.

get2sammyb (28158117)

I mean, their support for PS4 this year alone will be exceptional.

get2sammyb (28089475)

These are always going to be massively discount driven.

get2sammyb (27999092)

The thing with Game Pass is that it's easily replicatable. I'd wager that Sony and Nintendo could offer a comparative service overnight on their respective platforms, but the economics don't make sense for either of them. As soon as the economics make sense, the model will be copied by everyone. It's my view that Microsoft is in heavy loss-leader mode, and it's only really adopted this strategy because its games don't sell particularly well.

get2sammyb (27422603)

Hellblade has unbelievable facial animation on PS4, so it’s no real surprise that that Ninja Theory’s first next-gen project will be a step up from that. The first next-gen projects from Quantic Dream and Naughty Dog will also inevitably impress. What will be interesting about Hellblade 2 is how they expand upon the scope of the project. The original worked around its budget limitations in intelligent ways, but it was obvious where it had to cut corners. That shouldn’t happen with this sequel.

get2sammyb (27421777)

Backwards compatibility. PS Plus retention. Game upgrade programme for service-based games. Trade in deals. Sequels to the generation’s biggest exclusive games.

get2sammyb (27224582)

Don't even entertain such ideas!

get2sammyb (27224428)

The doom and gloom is about to hit unprecedented new highs, isn't it? Imagine if State of Play is a wash tomorrow... XD

get2sammyb (18394156)

The gameplay was so good in Horizon: Zero Dawn. Fighting the robots was just superb. Played like a proper, linear action game despite being an open world RPG.

get2sammyb (18394236)

He's still kinda right, though. On the PS3, for example, there were loads of critically acclaimed exclusives, but they didn't sell huge numbers. They did okay, but not amazing. That's changed this generation, as they're now finding both critical commercial success.

get2sammyb (1583862)

Just set my review live after finishing the game earlier if anyone's interested: I kinda liked it, but none of the control options really fit PSVR properly. The game's built on very strong foundations and it looks stunning even on PS4 Pro (can't imagine how good it looks on PC). But yeah, it just doesn't feel like it was designed with any of the PS4's controllers in mind really, although I did end up playing fine with the DS4 in the end. Also, here's my PS4 controls video from earlier just in case anyone missed it:

get2sammyb (1554373)

Makes sense, but still awkward IMO. I do show in the video an encounter where I'm twisting round on the spot shooting a dude and it's just not quite right IMO. All of the control options are adequate and the game is certainly very playable with any of them, but none of them feel like the game's been designed with them in mind.

get2sammyb (1553805)

I did a video showing all of the control options: There's also an article here: It doesn't really feel right with any of the control options IMO. Looks stunning, though.

get2sammyb (26828632)

There was no growth potential in PS Vita. I can't believe people still think this.

get2sammyb (26818293)

While I do understand this point of view, I think PSVR2 is potentially the most exciting thing about PS5. It'd also be nice to see Microsoft enter the space because it would mean greater incentive for devs, which is a good thing for the medium.

get2sammyb (26574671)

Ah okay, nice. Thanks.

get2sammyb (26574306)

Probably a stupid question, but where do you get the Backer Code that you can enter in the game's options menu?

get2sammyb (26554577)

I don't want to break any embargoes, but I feel like you deserve this: as a fan just like all of you, I'm happy with what I've played.

get2sammyb (26519671)

They're all around Birmingham, too.

get2sammyb (26473767)

You'll see, Sony's definitely publishing Remedy's next game. :P

get2sammyb (26472929)

You mean the acquisition wars are finally over? Thank heavens for that!

get2sammyb (14182554)

It's a bit of a shame about the image quality on the PS4 Pro because we've seen better solutions in other games that aren't necessarily native 4K. I'm not too worried about the very minor performance dips. Will be interesting to see how Red Dead Online fares on the base units!

get2sammyb (13392054)

The problem is that they just don't sell like they used to, unfortunately. Unless you're Gran Turismo, Forza, or Mario Kart you pretty much may as well go home these days. I think Crash Team Racing could be a big hit, though.

get2sammyb (26248662)

To all the "shouldn't just be a support studio" people, you do realise that games require tons of resources, right? Teams like this are necessity in order to make the kind of games you expect from WWS.

get2sammyb (26229520)

Makes sense to me.

get2sammyb (26215771)

It's a great interview, so I'm not surprised there are a couple of know-it-alls dragging him on one tiny error he made. I think he knows what he's doing -- he's saying all the right things.

get2sammyb (26121599)

Maybe, but it's also disrespectful to assume that a handful of position changes will significantly disrupt the work that literally of people you never hear about do on a day-to-day basis, too.

get2sammyb (26053896)

I think the most embarrassing thing of all is that, when taken as a whole, the reviews are really, good. There are a few outliers, of course, but not nearly to the degree of the narrative that's trying to be pushed through.

get2sammyb (26018958)

Oh you're a cynical lot. XD

get2sammyb (25939989)

Unbelievable trailer.

get2sammyb (25889732)

It will affect sales, but only among people that fit the following criteria: 1) They want to play Death Stranding; 2) They own a capable computer powerful enough to run Death Stranding at a higher standard than the PS4; 3) They're happy to wait six months to play it. Ultimately, the number of people that check all three boxes will be negligible, even if it's not non-existent.

get2sammyb (25817739)

ResetEra user doesn't actually understand what clickbait is, you won't believe what happens next...

get2sammyb (25808115)

"someone who addresses their views with an amount of passion is said to be standing on their soapbox." It's just an opinion post or a blog, whatever you want to call it. A forum thread with good grammar if you prefer. You people are absolutely ruthless sometimes. XD

get2sammyb (25683659)

9/10 on Push Square.

get2sammyb (25659659)

Really appreciate the responses! Thank you.

get2sammyb (25668466)

I assume DualShock 4 will work with PS4 software on PS5. DualShock 5 may be required for PS5 games, though.

get2sammyb (25647890)

Haha, I haven't played the game, I don't know anything about it. I'm waiting for release date just like everyone in this thread.

get2sammyb (25647387)

You can, because AAA refers largely to the way a title is marketed. But whatever, it's still a very original project -- AAA or not. Better?

get2sammyb (25646754)

Even in the unlikely event Death Stranding is a 3/10, it's refreshing to see something a little out of the ordinary in the AAA space. I'll be playing it and making up my own mind.

get2sammyb (25650834)

I'm probably being pretty stupid here, but where has that been confirmed? Thanks in advance.

get2sammyb (13563260)

I get all the optimism for Microsoft doing this "the right way" given that it has the right kind of infrastructure to make a play in this space, but I mean... Like PS Now has been around for like four or five years now and hasn't really been pulling up trees. In fact, the only thing I ever really heard about PS Now was people asking for them to add downloads. I don't really see the big deal? I imagine they're going to do a better job than Sony on it but... Like if you want this kind of thing, you've been able to try it for years now.

get2sammyb (25482701)

I mean, the answer’s obviously yes. For years the PS4 was know as an ‘IndieStation’. They continue to put tons of energy into PSVR which is primarily supported by indie devs, and practically every major indie release launches on PS4 with promotion on the PS Store, PS Blog, PS YouTube, and more. It’s obviously not quite the same focus it was at the start of the generation, but it wouldn’t be fair to say they haven’t done enough when you take the gen as a whole.

get2sammyb (25351463)

It’s always been much better than people think. I’m not sure why it’s always been excluded from the streaming conversation when it’s still the only tangible service on the market.

get2sammyb (25307291)

The thing is Jim Ryan is the man behind a lot of the success in Europe, so if anyone is ever going to understand this, it’s him. I’m sure it’ll be fine, even if it does seem a bit odd from the outside.

get2sammyb (25194668)

Tons of Concrete Genie sponsored posts on my Instagram feed this past week, too.

get2sammyb (25159031)

I'm not sure, to be honest. I think not including it in the most recent State of Play is a legitimate criticism, but I'm not really sure what else they can do to help the people on the first page of the thread understand it's coming out. There'll obviously be more trailers and videos along with the reviews next week, but I don't know what else was expected.I'm almost certain you'll get one of those on Monday or Tuesday.Don't get me wrong, I completely agree with you. But I can see how Sony maybe looked at the feedback to previous State of Plays and thought that including a launch trailer for Concrete Genie after they spotlighted it during a previous one would attract criticism. You know as well as I do how brutal the reaction to these livestreams is. Must be difficult deciding what content to include.I previewed it a few months back and it screamed sleeper hit to me. I expect the reviews to pleasantly surprise everyone. (No, I'm not reviewing it!)I remember plenty of criticism for practically everything that wasn't The Last of Us in the most recent State of Play.

get2sammyb (25159165)

Well, I actually got the impression from the preview event I went to that they want to keep the combat as a surprise. I can't say for certain, but I think the developer wants to keep that underwraps.

get2sammyb (25157628)

I would like to turn the question to OP and ask what kind of marketing he expects that the game hasn't received. How do you think it should be promoted?

get2sammyb (25157509)

It's gotten plenty of promotion and the reviews will be good. Internal sales expectations will be modest because it's not a AAA bonanza. I don't know what some of you on this site expect sometimes.While it shouldn't really influence Sony's decisions, you just know if it was included in the most recent State of Play it would have been dubbed "filler" or something similarly irksome. Can't win these days.

get2sammyb (25107642)

They're just messing with you.

get2sammyb (25069827)

This is one of the most pointless criticisms I've ever seen. It's literally a very generic sentence on a website.

get2sammyb (25042952)

I think what you'll eventually see with Microsoft is smaller games (on the Hellblade scale) released regularly. That fits the profile of many of the studios they've acquired, and will work well in a subscription environment. I don't think you can have God of War, Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, and The Last of Us: Part II back-to-back-to-back and this be viable. It'd work with stuff like MediEvil and Concrete Genie. Microsoft's in loss-leader mode, I think it'll be a while before we see the kind of impact this has on game development. We're just going to have to wait and see.

get2sammyb (25019539)

It would make a very unique Battle Royale I think. Would be something a bit different.

get2sammyb (25022795)

With regards to the "power struggle" thing, I guess there was no where else for Layden to go. Jim Ryan got the top job, maybe Layden wanted it, but with Ryan unlikely to leave anytime soon, I guess he felt it was time to move on. The exact same thing happened with Tretton by the way, I remember him deciding to move on when Andy House got the top job.

get2sammyb (25022386)

Or they've been at the company a long time, are confident the future is bright, and feel it's the right time to step aside while the brand's on a high?

get2sammyb (25003550)

As someone who runs a gaming website, this frustrates me too because it affects all of us. I fully understand why people turn to AdBlock when they're forced to deal with bad experiences on other sites. But of course, if you leave it on then we're penalised as well. :(

get2sammyb (24977320)

I actually don't think it will beat Spider-Man, but clearly it's going to perform very well.

get2sammyb (24971126)

Surely the most important thing is that the game is made and you enjoy it?

get2sammyb (24960632)

I don't understand why some of you are saying Sony no longer cares about non-AAA titles when they've got Concrete Genie, ReadySet Heroes, and MediEvil in October, and last month they had Erica. Clearly they still care lots -- am I missing something?

get2sammyb (24932878)

Maybe not in terms of sales, but I think there's an argument to be made in terms of the calibre of software support and the overall quality of the unit as an additive experience. I also think it has a much better outlook in terms of continued investment/support as a product than others ultimately did. So I guess it all depends on how you measure success.

get2sammyb (24922303)

Cheers!

get2sammyb (24922089)

I can't see where it mentions two discs? Am I going mad?

get2sammyb (24849382)

I mean, clearly there are people on really big salaries who do lots of research on this with the primary objective being to sell as many copies as possible.

get2sammyb (24834530)

I like it, they just need to stick at it. I thought today's show was pretty good -- a nice mix of different titles from across the ecosystem.

get2sammyb (24732461)

The game's easy to understand if you absorb the media available. I personally think it looks great because I'm eager to try something a little different, but I appreciate it won't appeal to everyone. That's fine.

get2sammyb (24677490)

There's really no reason it can't as long as they stick with it. Nintendo's success with the format wasn't built over night, but they committed to it.

get2sammyb (24677031)

They'll grow organically, I think, assuming that Sony delivers good content. I think the end of the generation was the wrong time to launch State of Play really, but I guess they can get a feel for what works and doesn't work before they go big with PS5. The thing with Sony sometimes is that they don't fully commit to things; if they want State of Play to be a big deal like Nintendo Direct, then they need to make it their focus over press conference-style events moving forwards. (Although obviously the PS5 reveal should be live.)

get2sammyb (24652227)

I think it's massively underrated. One of the best games of the generation for me, although I understand the frustrations others had with it.

get2sammyb (24623834)

The way games are designed now, with prolonged engagement, surely makes them a good fit for Game Pass? They want to keep you subscribed, right? One way to do that is with a good stream of new content. But the other way is to keep the existing content relevant.

get2sammyb (24468263)

We already know which game will win Game of the Year...

get2sammyb (24436685)

You have to write about games that people are interested in otherwise your site simply won't survive. With regards to Push Square, our PlayStation focus means that we have the ability to delve into some of the more niche stuff (like PSVR, for example) in a way that the multiformat sites don't/can't. But the reality is that Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us: Part II put up big numbers for us; Control, for example, does not. This is just how it is, unfortunately.

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