Microsoft has trillions of dollars and they still struggle to release good, finished and exciting games. Maybe owning a billion IPs and employing thousands of people isn't necessarily good for business.
AFAIK one of the many problems that plagued the development of Cyberpunk 2077 was that too many people worked on the game. CDPR will now split their developers into smaller groups.
@GADG3Tx87 Consoles get most of the games released during their lifespan. PC gets 99% of all software ever created since it was created. This includes emulators and streaming services. Stop being so ignorant.
@4kgk2 No one can deny that Sony exclusives tend to sell well, but if there were big AAA games coming out in April/May/June etc the chart would look very different. I am not sure that HFW did too well. No one in my social circle bought the game.
Controversial opinion: Games need more levels like 'No Russian". It was actually memorable and impactful. The OG Modern Warfare 2 had a more interesting story than 90% of modern games. I played Horizon Forbidden West last month and I already can't remember anything that happened in the main quest.
@naruball Because it's all about ticking boxes nowadays. Elden Ring finally became open world and thus worthwhile in the eyes of the many. HFW is a milk toast game. Lame story, characters, gameplay and especially quest design. There was something better out there and people bought that instead.
@lolwhatno Everything is compatible with PC. A lot of people will buy PSVR2 for that platform if the price is reasonable even if Sony chooses to lose money by keeping games exclusive to consoles.
For example I use the Dualsense on PC because through emulators, mods and PS Now I can utilize it's special features in many different ways. Some games even support it natively.
@LN78 Yeah but a little bit of the magic is lost. I rarely play AAA day one, but when I do I really feel excited to just explore knowing that everyone else is doing the same. Until the game crashes of course.
@Mezzer Horizon is just as bad as Assassin's Creed. Cyberpunk shows glimpses of something bigger and better, but CDPR ***** up and released the game too early.
The 0/10 scores are there to compensate for the underserved 10/10 scores. I actually agree with the 7.7 user score for HFW. It's just another open world game.
@RobN The thing about PCs being expensive is that there are millions of People who can afford them. You get access to 99% of all games ever made, 99% of all software ever made, mods, choice when it comes to controllers, easy 80+hz with the help of freesync in just about every game etc.. It's worth it.
@AdamNovice I did my research and Microsoft can buy EA and Take Two even if they have to pay double while Sony barely has the money for Capcom or Ubisoft. The Government MUST intervene.
As a PC gamer who only signs up to play games like The Last Of Us 2 etc I am extremely frustrated by the lack of Ghost Of Tsushima. It's like they want me to buy their console..
This product confuses me. People who buy a console refuse to/can't spend a lot of money on hardware so why would they pay 50 dollars on a book filled with pictures? At least create a Collectors Edition for the game and add some additional *****.
@nomither6 Sony is making more money than ever. I know that you really wanted games like GOW to remain exclusive, but in the long run there are better business strategies.
It's a weird thought, but maybe(just maybe) being a multi billion dollar company is not enough to get everything you want. Look at how scared Activision was to do anything new.
You need a trillion or 2 in the bank so you can breathe freely.
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Re: Interview: Good Work, 47 - A Chat with the Voice Actors That Breathe Life into Hitman
Absolution was the peak of this franchise
Re: As Bargain Bin Tomb Raider Goes to Embracer, PlayStation Seeks Acquisition Expert
Microsoft has trillions of dollars and they still struggle to release good, finished and exciting games. Maybe owning a billion IPs and employing thousands of people isn't necessarily good for business.
AFAIK one of the many problems that plagued the development of Cyberpunk 2077 was that too many people worked on the game. CDPR will now split their developers into smaller groups.
Re: Embracer Group to Buy Multiple Square Enix Studios and IPs in Huge Acquisition
@GADG3Tx87 Consoles get most of the games released during their lifespan. PC gets 99% of all software ever created since it was created. This includes emulators and streaming services. Stop being so ignorant.
Re: Embracer Group to Buy Multiple Square Enix Studios and IPs in Huge Acquisition
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Re: UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 Bounce Back Once Again
@4kgk2 No one can deny that Sony exclusives tend to sell well, but if there were big AAA games coming out in April/May/June etc the chart would look very different. I am not sure that HFW did too well. No one in my social circle bought the game.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 Bounce Back Once Again
Not surprising. There is nothing else to buy right now.
Re: Skull & Bones Finally Resurfaces Thanks to Leaked Gameplay Footage
As soon as that guy started dancing I stopped watching the video. Yet another light and boring game.
Re: The New Era of Call of Duty Awaits in Modern Warfare 2
Controversial opinion: Games need more levels like 'No Russian". It was actually memorable and impactful. The OG Modern Warfare 2 had a more interesting story than 90% of modern games. I played Horizon Forbidden West last month and I already can't remember anything that happened in the main quest.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.12 Is Out Now, Full Patch Notes Revealed
I can't believe that they haven't fixed the PC version. I still can't download it...
Re: UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West, GT7 Surge with New PS5 Stock
Why do I never see any of my games on these lists?
Re: The Witcher 3 PS5 Version Not in 'Development Hell', Says Developer
@Sebode90 I've heard rumors that there are people out there that haven't bought The Witcher 3.
Re: Best PS5 Exclusive Games
I disagree with everything
Re: The Witcher 3 PS5 Version Not in 'Development Hell', Says Developer
They are waiting for the 3rd season of the TV show to maximize profit. Tis plain for all to see.
Re: PS Store Sales Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Laps Elden Ring in Europe as Horizon Falls Off a Cliff
@naruball Because it's all about ticking boxes nowadays. Elden Ring finally became open world and thus worthwhile in the eyes of the many. HFW is a milk toast game. Lame story, characters, gameplay and especially quest design. There was something better out there and people bought that instead.
Re: Tactics Ogre: Reborn Trademarked by Square Enix
@IonMagi Switch and PC
Re: Rumour: A New Ghost Recon Game That Isn't Frontline Is in Development
Ubisoft is more profitable than ever. Only people like us complain about their games.
Re: UK Sales Charts: 81% of Crusader Kings 3 Sales for the PS5 Version
When is the second second God Of War coming out?
Re: PS3 Emulation Allegedly in Production for PS5
You can emulate almost every game on PS1-2-P-3 on PC with a decent CPU. Instead of buying a 2TB SSD you can start saving up to buy a i9 12900k..
Re: Sony's Cloud Streamed PS3 Games Are Causing a Storm on Social Media
Streaming is great on my setup. Maybe people should git gud at internet and location
Re: PS Plus Premium's Classic Games Look 'Great' on PS5, PS4, But Sony's Saying Nothing About the Selection
So I will be able to stream Returnal on my PC? Why are they not selling those PS5s?
Re: PSVR2 Is Playable at GDC and Is Already Blowing Minds
@lolwhatno Everything is compatible with PC. A lot of people will buy PSVR2 for that platform if the price is reasonable even if Sony chooses to lose money by keeping games exclusive to consoles.
For example I use the Dualsense on PC because through emulators, mods and PS Now I can utilize it's special features in many different ways. Some games even support it natively.
Re: Elden Ring Patch 1.03 Out Now, Get All the Patch Notes Here
@LN78 Yeah but a little bit of the magic is lost. I rarely play AAA day one, but when I do I really feel excited to just explore knowing that everyone else is doing the same. Until the game crashes of course.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok (PS5) - Series' Biggest Expansion Is Safe, But Satisfying
@Mezzer Horizon is just as bad as Assassin's Creed. Cyberpunk shows glimpses of something bigger and better, but CDPR ***** up and released the game too early.
Re: 13 Per Cent of Horizon Forbidden West Players Have Finished the Story on PS5, PS4
What about PC players?
Re: The Future Games Show Returns for Spring Showcase Later This Month
@redd214 All of these genres sound more interesting than open world games like Horizon imo
Re: Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) - The Real Driving Simulator Makes Its Grand Return
How good is the VR support for this game?
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Is Getting Review Bombed on PS5, PS4 for No Reason
The 0/10 scores are there to compensate for the underserved 10/10 scores. I actually agree with the 7.7 user score for HFW. It's just another open world game.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West: What Difficulty Should You Select?
I'll just wait for the pc version and cheese the game with cheatengine.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.5 Patch Notes are Gigantic and Game-Changing
Just keep in mind that the poor quests and lack of decisions are problems that can't be fixed. Everything else is just dressing.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West PS5, PS4 Graphics Modes Analysed by Digital Foundry
@RobN The thing about PCs being expensive is that there are millions of People who can afford them. You get access to 99% of all games ever made, 99% of all software ever made, mods, choice when it comes to controllers, easy 80+hz with the help of freesync in just about every game etc.. It's worth it.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West PS5, PS4 Graphics Modes Analysed by Digital Foundry
@Tsushima A lot of these games can run at 4k/60, but you will have to sacrifice textures, effects and detail.
Re: PS5, PS4 Harry Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy to Get Official Art Book in September
Art Books>Games>Sex
Re: GTA 6 Officially Confirmed, Development Is 'Well Underway'
@AdamNovice I did my research and Microsoft can buy EA and Take Two even if they have to pay double while Sony barely has the money for Capcom or Ubisoft. The Government MUST intervene.
Re: Sony Taking PSVR2 Pre-Order Sign-Ups Through Official Website
If it can't connect to pc I will write a message or 2 complaining about it!
Re: Mini Review: Maglam Lord (PS4) - Rough Action RPG Saved By Dumb Sense of Humour
Everyone's an art critic..
Re: Apex Legends PS5 Release Date Coming 'Very, Very Shortly'
Sony should buy Microsoft
Re: New PS Store Sale Discounts So Many Great PS5, PS4 Games
Is the PS5 discounted as well?
Re: PS Now's Four New Games Available to Stream and Download on PS5, PS4
As a PC gamer who only signs up to play games like The Last Of Us 2 etc I am extremely frustrated by the lack of Ghost Of Tsushima. It's like they want me to buy their console..
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.042 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Fixes HD Textures
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Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.042 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Fixes HD Textures
@WallyWest They had a grounded TONE you dummy.
Re: Possible Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Cover Spotted on PlayStation Servers, News Could Be Incoming
@Slippship You are missing standards
Re: Possible Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Cover Spotted on PlayStation Servers, News Could Be Incoming
@Slippship There are no 3 different paths and you know it..
Re: Horizon Forbidden West's 656-Page PS5, PS4 Strategy Guide Confirms Over 40 Machines
This product confuses me. People who buy a console refuse to/can't spend a lot of money on hardware so why would they pay 50 dollars on a book filled with pictures? At least create a Collectors Edition for the game and add some additional *****.
Re: French Retailer Warns PS5 Players to Choose Console Carefully After Xbox's Activision Acquisition
COD is the most successful game nearly every year. Stop being so ignorant.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection?
I am still waiting for the inevitable Switch version.
Re: Death Stranding Director's Cut Will Make Its PC Debut on 30th March
What's the point in locking down 3rd party games that won't set the world on fire for a year? Most people would have bought the PS5 version anyway.
Re: Sony's PS Plus, PS Now Cross-Gen Bullsh*t Continues
@nomither6 Sony is making more money than ever. I know that you really wanted games like GOW to remain exclusive, but in the long run there are better business strategies.
Re: Sony's PS Plus, PS Now Cross-Gen Bullsh*t Continues
It's a weird thought, but maybe(just maybe) being a multi billion dollar company is not enough to get everything you want. Look at how scared Activision was to do anything new.
You need a trillion or 2 in the bank so you can breathe freely.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Will Have Strong Moral Choices Leading to an Impactful Ending on PS5, PS4
@DuncanDisorderly these games are designed to waste time. It's a fact. Believe me this is just as frustrating for me as it is for you.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Will Have Strong Moral Choices Leading to an Impactful Ending on PS5, PS4
@Col_McCafferty The type of game you enjoy playing is designed to waste time.