Like it or loathe it, the way we play games is changing. Lifecycles are longer than ever before, with seasonal updates keeping things fresh years after launch. It’s something that Sony’s paying close attention to, and may influence the direction it takes the PS Store. A new patent spotted by Op Attack and shared on Reddit introduces the concept of dynamic, personalised product pages which can change and evolve alongside the game.
The abstract, issued in May of this year, outlines “techniques for providing information and functionalities based on a video game lifecycle and user context”. It goes on to demonstrate some examples, showing a hypothetical racing game and its latest content. The information is contextualised with additional data, such as which friends you have playing the title. It’s easy to see how this could be applied to real examples: the Fortnite product page, for instance, could be themed around its latest Battle Pass and skins.
PlayStation pulls an enormous chunk of its revenue through microtransactions and in-game purchases these days, so it’s in the organisation’s best interests to keep users abreast of any updates or expansions. We also reckon, with the way games are designed now, it just makes sense to make PS Store pages a bit more dynamic and relevant to what’s happening within a release at any given time.
[source pdfaiw.uspto.gov, via opattack.com, reddit.com]
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any chance to bring back the activity cards? and also what's with the ps4 cloud saves? total mess..
Yeah, that's what the store needs... Not adding a section for demos or making it so you actually know which is the PS4 version and what's the PS5 version in the store (especially for Season Passes)....
Stop worrying about the UI and the store being pretty and start worrying about functionality and features.
@KilloWertz Why not both?
Imagine having a revolutionary next gen feature like, I don't know, a built-in wishlist... Man, that'd sure be wild.
If dynamic pages connect me to more relevant content AND make them more money in the process then go for it.
I'm really curious how it's all going to look (and function) by the time I get around to owning a 5. Hoping some of the kinks will have been worked out.
@Gaia093 exactly its baffling in this day and age wish list isnt already a feature
@Gaia093 We do have that feature though. We got it ages ago.
@get2sammyb Because getting the UI (and even the functionality of the store) back to even being as good as they were on the PS4 is much more important that whether the stuff looks pretty.
I'm not being a Sony hater or anything. I have a PS5 and it's my main platform over my Series X, but there's no denying that both need work. Maybe I should wait to judge this until it's actually out in the wild, but it would still be much more exciting if they announced things that would bring the UI back to the quality it was on PS4.
No matter how fancy the new title page is on the store surely it isn't going to drag someone back to a game a year or two later?
Bring back themes for the PS5! Sony, you're leaving money on the table here.
@zebric21
What about the PS4 saves? Just curious because I have no problems with PS4 cloud saves, neither on PS4 or PS5 in BC mode.
@Zeke68 i can't access the ps4 cloud storage no matter what..i tried almost everything...it seems to be common problem to a lot of people..
@Jaz007 On the browser version. I said built-in, as in while using, you know, the system I'm buying the games for, on its native store app.
Even Nintendo isn't backward enough not to have that.
They already had a fantastic feature on the PS4 games, called version history. At a glance you could see what the update fixed or added and it made you want to get back to playing a game again. They need a hard look at the basic filtering options 🙂
@Gaia093 I'm pretty confused what you're asking for, as the PS5 most definitely has a wishlist feature as I use it frequently on the PS5 and mobile app.
@ChrisDeku And what's another Sony console that is still very much alive, with a far bigger install base, that I could be referring to?
Bingo.
Wondering if reviewers would also get with the times and update reviews and scores with games that have evolved since launch. Typical examples: SFV, GT Sport, NMS... don't know if it'd be a good or bad thing though cause devs might just release unfinished products with constant updates later. Then again isn't free updates evolving a game better than a re-release with part 2 or enhanced or director's cut slapped on there...
@Gaia093 I don't have a ps4 to check, but from Google search it seems the wishlist functionality was added back in 5 months ago, after being temporarily unavailable
Are you sure your firmware is up to date?
A more personalised store would be pretty cool. I always open up the store and the front section is full of games I don't really care about.
@Gaia093 The PS5 most def has a wishlist feat on the browser, app and in system, so im not sure where your coming from
@Gaia093 maybe be more specific instead of more of an ass?! He had a valid question given your lack of context.
Make a Store that loads and works properly then you can decorate it.
@Gaia093 It has had one since day-one...
More elaborate window dressing in the broken store. This is exactly what was most needed.
I just want Folders back.
The only thing I would like for them to do regarding the PS Store is to give me the option to buy games separately as opposed to having to buy games in bulk. For example; today I added 4 games into cart, but only wanted to buy 3 of the games because the 4th game is still a tad too pricey for my taste (Zanki Zero: Last Beginning for $81.95 AUS). However all games you add to your cart, you have to pay for the lot, even though I just want to buy 3 of the games, while keeping the 4th game in my cart for purchase later on down the line.
I hope this makes sense.
I just want to play Speed Game tbh.
Why do people still have a hard time identifying the ps4 versions from the ps5? Its very simple really..the ui is a lot faster to navigate and it really couldnt be much easier..no matter what sony improve there are always going to be the drama queens that just want to moan and cry about how sony are ruining their lives etc..and yes i am a self confessed sony fan "man" but that dosnt mean i'm blind to the issues that really matter such as no syphon filter or socom games...
Mite b cool, but literally the only time I even open the PS Store is to buy a game I've already decided upon - which is not often because I'm so obsessed with physical purchases. A fancy-schmancy store might thus not really work on me, but I'm sure others will be drawn in.
I mean, it would be good of it actually works. I still get ads/recs for COD and FIFA although I have never bought an FPS or football game in my life... lol.
I wouldn't mind if it actually reflected what I have bought and played.
@zebric21 ah, ok. No idea how to solve that, but you could try "restore licences" on your PS4. If nothing works you should make a ticket at Playstation support and have them solve it for you.
@Zeke68 i tried this as well with no luck so i guess i'll contact the official support.
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