@get2sammyb I cant think of a more financial flop than this. Back in the day Daikatana was a very memorable flop. Destiny 1 was also considered a pretty big flop critically when it launched.
Hopefully this will be a lesson for Sony and other studios to listen to feedback and constructive criticism more. Tread lightly in the live service arms race. Its reminding me of the MMO race back in the day. Everyone wanted their own WOW but most of them failed.
Damn so they already make a "remake" of a game nobody was really clamoring for and it runs like crap to boot? Bold move Cotton, lets see how it pays off for them.
@Deoxyr1bose It never bothered me that Yasuke was the main character I was going to buy the game anyways. Granted it is weird that they want to tell a black story in feudal Japan... The big issue is that Ubisoft is so flippant with their respect of the culture. The half Tori gate is the latest misstep. The Japanese are very protective of their culture. Sucker Punch did it surgically where Ubisoft is wielding it like a cudgel.
I never planned to get a Pro. But after they showed Ghost of Yotei I was sold. It's amazing what a NEW first party game that you know will look exceptionally beautiful on it will change your mind.
There was a game that came out many years ago called GALAK-Z that has this same kind of 80's anime vibe. It was a roguelike and was really great. I'm not sure it did so well but I highly recommend it if you are looking for this type of aesthetic.
They really do just get what they deserve. Why couldn't Outlaws just be a Han Solo game? Then they take this wishy washy position where AC is "fiction" but we also want to respect the culture... Yet they are bumbling around disrespecting everyone and thinking they can hide behind the fact their main character is black. Its just so transparent and sad. Thank god we got Ghost of Yotei which the developers have a proven track record of actually caring about the culture of the game.
@UltimateOtaku91 Colin is about as trustworthy a gaming journalist as there could be. He says his source is solid. So its not just "heard it from some bloke". Your statement looks foolish.
Why would anyone be sold on buying this thing? Paying an insane price to get fidelity and performance mode combined? They should have showed a new game running on it. Give us a reason to buy it.
almost 1000 bucks Canadian for nicer graphics running at 60 fps? They didn't even show anything new that would give us a real reason to buy this thing. For that reason... I'm out.
This is like watching a train wreck in slow motion. We are all hours down the track just watching a boulder on the track waiting for the complete derailment.
@DennisReynolds It would be a big F you to the left as well. Nobody voted for her to be their candidate. Just a bunch of rich elitists and we all clap like seals.
If we are being honest Ubisoft probably thought that Yasuke would be a shield against all criticism. I guess they never thought about Japanese people being upset by it... I'm still really excited to play it. But I see what you are doing Ubisoft.
I played it for about 2 hours. Tried a few different heroes. This game is honestly DOA especially when they are charging the price they are charging. Why wouldn't you play Overwatch or Valorant or any other F2P shooter that has already ironed out their problems long ago and are totally FREE. Concord is clunky and unoriginal. I'm sure this game is going F2P in a few months and even then its going to flounder.
I'm going to try it next weekend. My issue is the price. 50 bucks Cdn is just a bit too much for something like this IMO. I mean like seriously convince me to spend that money or download Valorant for free? They both look very similar but one is free...
I haven't played it but it just seems so generic. It just looks like Overwatch or Valorant with literally nothing new or interesting. Like what's the hook to get people to try it or switch games?
Personally I still find great value with Game Pass even at this higher price. But I recognize its getting harder for a casual player to get that same value if they only play a few games a year. I play many games a month on Game Pass so its still amazing for me.
@CutchuSlow I know what you mean. I used to go to PAX every year. The first few years in the early 2010's they were there in full force. I remember seeing a behind closed doors demo of Last of Us. The next year Neil Druckmann was signing autographs which was great I got a couple minutes to chat with him too. But then over the past years before covid its crickets... Sony is making it really hard to be excited for Playstation.
Sony is the market leader at the moment but this kind of behavior is giving me PS3 era vibes. I love Playstation but damn I'm tired of this drip feed of nothing. I hope Xbox starts doing better just so it forces Sony to get scrappy again. Remember that old video of how to share games on PS4? Bring that back.
I started playing Elden Ring last night for the first time. I was on performance mode and it still seems to run inconsistent. Anyone know if there is something else I can do to get it to run smoother?
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Re: Hands On: Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 16, and Metaphor: ReFantazio All Get a Boost on PS5 Pro
I was really hoping that FF16 would get a big pro update.
Re: PS5 Dominates UK Black Ops 6 Sales, As Game Pass Causes Xbox Share to Collapse
@Flaming_Kaiser I think that is what their plan is. Xbox is playing the long game. Eventually everything will be streaming.
Re: PS5 Dominates UK Black Ops 6 Sales, As Game Pass Causes Xbox Share to Collapse
Down on Xbox means they probably have new Game Pass subscribers which is probably what they want in the long run.
Re: Insomniac Developers Psyched for PS5 Pro, Enhanced Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is 'Phenomenal'
This isn't the first game on my list to replay but its nice to know that when I do it will look and run better on my pro.
Re: Concord Cost Sony Over $200 Million, And Didn't Make a Single Cent
@get2sammyb I cant think of a more financial flop than this. Back in the day Daikatana was a very memorable flop. Destiny 1 was also considered a pretty big flop critically when it launched.
Re: PS5, PC Flop Concord Never Returning, Studio Closed Down
Hopefully this will be a lesson for Sony and other studios to listen to feedback and constructive criticism more. Tread lightly in the live service arms race. Its reminding me of the MMO race back in the day. Everyone wanted their own WOW but most of them failed.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Enjoys the Series' Biggest Launch in Years
I've been playing it and enjoying it. Granted I'm only playing it because its on Game Pass but still its a good time.
Re: Mini Review: Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered (PS5) - A Hella Good Update
Love this game. I was always tiptoeing around hooking up the PS3 to play it again but now I don't have to hurray!
Re: Poll: One Year Later, How Would You Rate Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5?
It was good and it was nice to get more Spider-Man. But if the next game is just more of this... not sure how I will feel about that.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Exec Shawn Layden Says There's Been a 'Collapse' in Gaming Creativity
Its hard to take this guy seriously since he went to Tencent.
Re: Until Dawn's Movie Lives to See Another Day on 25th April
Maybe this is an unpopular opinion but I think Until Dawn isn't good enough to deserve either a remake or a movie adaptation.
Re: 14 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
I'm a big Game Pass fan but it seems to me PS plus extra is getting more new games. Anyone else notice this?
Re: Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
Damn so they already make a "remake" of a game nobody was really clamoring for and it runs like crap to boot? Bold move Cotton, lets see how it pays off for them.
Re: PS5 Pro Boost Is Pretty Clear Cut in The Last of Us 2 Remastered Comparison Video
Its kind of funny that digital foundry has probably sold more PS5 Pro than Sony has.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Hasn't Removed Yasuke, But Dev Focused on Historical Accuracy
@Deoxyr1bose It never bothered me that Yasuke was the main character I was going to buy the game anyways. Granted it is weird that they want to tell a black story in feudal Japan... The big issue is that Ubisoft is so flippant with their respect of the culture. The half Tori gate is the latest misstep. The Japanese are very protective of their culture. Sucker Punch did it surgically where Ubisoft is wielding it like a cudgel.
Re: Bickering Begins Over PS5 Pro's Inability to Sell Out
This is how it should be. Things shouldn't be sold out like the PS5 was for so long.
Re: Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
I never planned to get a Pro. But after they showed Ghost of Yotei I was sold. It's amazing what a NEW first party game that you know will look exceptionally beautiful on it will change your mind.
Re: Death Stranding 2 PS5 Will 'Come Out Next Year', Crazy Photo Mode Revealed
I loved the first one but I cant remember a damn thing about the story.
Re: 80s Anime, After Burner Fans Should Add Rogue Flight to Their PS5 Wishlist
There was a game that came out many years ago called GALAK-Z that has this same kind of 80's anime vibe. It was a roguelike and was really great. I'm not sure it did so well but I highly recommend it if you are looking for this type of aesthetic.
Re: Ubisoft Board Orders Internal Investigation and Review into Company's Financial Woes
They really do just get what they deserve. Why couldn't Outlaws just be a Han Solo game? Then they take this wishy washy position where AC is "fiction" but we also want to respect the culture... Yet they are bumbling around disrespecting everyone and thinking they can hide behind the fact their main character is black. Its just so transparent and sad. Thank god we got Ghost of Yotei which the developers have a proven track record of actually caring about the culture of the game.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
Talk about going from 1 to 100 after seeing Ghost of Yotei.
Re: Frostpunk 2 Dev Recoups Entire Marketing, Production Budget in Three Days
I got it installed on Game Pass. Gonna get to it soon can't wait.
Re: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5) - Substantial Updates Paint Over Flaws of Beloved Platformer
I am very excited to play this but I can wait for a sale.
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
I hate that Sony has made State of Plays not exciting anymore. My expectations are so low that I may not even watch it live.
Re: Rumour: Concord Cost $400 Million, Sony Believed It Was the 'Future of PlayStation'
FYRE festival of gaming.
Re: Rumour: Concord Cost $400 Million, Sony Believed It Was the 'Future of PlayStation'
@UltimateOtaku91 Colin is about as trustworthy a gaming journalist as there could be. He says his source is solid. So its not just "heard it from some bloke". Your statement looks foolish.
Re: Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
God dammit... all this stuff looks amazing.
Re: PS5 Pro Pre-Orders Will Be Exclusive to PS Direct for Two Weeks
Why would anyone be sold on buying this thing? Paying an insane price to get fidelity and performance mode combined? They should have showed a new game running on it. Give us a reason to buy it.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
almost 1000 bucks Canadian for nicer graphics running at 60 fps? They didn't even show anything new that would give us a real reason to buy this thing. For that reason... I'm out.
Re: Concord's Animated Freegunner Adventures Continue as PS5, PC Launch Draws Closer
This is like watching a train wreck in slow motion. We are all hours down the track just watching a boulder on the track waiting for the complete derailment.
Re: Shadows of the Damned 2 Possible if PS5, PS4 Remaster Sells Well
You should buy this anyways because the game is awesome. Would be an amazing bonus to get a sequel.
Re: Random: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Potentially Linked to Shadowy Federal Bureau of Control
@LN78 You do realize that there are people who hate Trump AND Kamala? It is totally possible that NOBODY is representing the people don't you think?
Re: Random: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Potentially Linked to Shadowy Federal Bureau of Control
@DennisReynolds It would be a big F you to the left as well. Nobody voted for her to be their candidate. Just a bunch of rich elitists and we all clap like seals.
Re: Borderlands Film 'Final Trailer' Makes Another Play for Your Attention
Go see Twisters. I never see movies but Twisters was just a good old time. classic 90's style movie.
Re: Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows Criticism, Apologises to Japanese Players
If we are being honest Ubisoft probably thought that Yasuke would be a shield against all criticism. I guess they never thought about Japanese people being upset by it... I'm still really excited to play it. But I see what you are doing Ubisoft.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing the Concord Open Beta?
I played it for about 2 hours. Tried a few different heroes. This game is honestly DOA especially when they are charging the price they are charging. Why wouldn't you play Overwatch or Valorant or any other F2P shooter that has already ironed out their problems long ago and are totally FREE. Concord is clunky and unoriginal. I'm sure this game is going F2P in a few months and even then its going to flounder.
Re: Next Ryu Ga Gotoko Game to Be Revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2024
Man these guys can really pump out games. Good quality games at that.
Re: Interview: Outlast Developer on Making the Switch to Live Service
If only we had some good examples of why not to go live service... oh well, another one bites the dust.
Re: Preview: Ignore The Haters, Concord Is a Good PS5 Shooter We Can't Wait to Play More Of
I'm going to try it next weekend. My issue is the price. 50 bucks Cdn is just a bit too much for something like this IMO. I mean like seriously convince me to spend that money or download Valorant for free? They both look very similar but one is free...
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on the Concord PS5, PC Beta?
I haven't played it but it just seems so generic. It just looks like Overwatch or Valorant with literally nothing new or interesting. Like what's the hook to get people to try it or switch games?
Re: Talking Point: Was Sony Right to Resist Adding PS5 Exclusives to PS Plus Day One?
Personally I still find great value with Game Pass even at this higher price. But I recognize its getting harder for a casual player to get that same value if they only play a few games a year. I play many games a month on Game Pass so its still amazing for me.
Re: Apex Legends Demands More Cash in New, Dodgy Battle Pass Strategy
I quit Apex about 4 months ago. Glad I did.
Re: Remain Chill, Playable Mrs. Freeze Will Soon Join Suicide Squad's Rogues' Gallery
Every new thing they show for this game is just a hammer smashing it to even more pieces...
Re: Konami Producer Would 'Like Nothing Better Than to Work with Hideo Kojima Again'
Well this guy is gonna get demoted to janitor now...
Re: Sony Skips Gamescom Presence for a Fifth Year in a Row
@CutchuSlow I know what you mean. I used to go to PAX every year. The first few years in the early 2010's they were there in full force. I remember seeing a behind closed doors demo of Last of Us. The next year Neil Druckmann was signing autographs which was great I got a couple minutes to chat with him too. But then over the past years before covid its crickets... Sony is making it really hard to be excited for Playstation.
Re: Sony Skips Gamescom Presence for a Fifth Year in a Row
Sony is the market leader at the moment but this kind of behavior is giving me PS3 era vibes. I love Playstation but damn I'm tired of this drip feed of nothing. I hope Xbox starts doing better just so it forces Sony to get scrappy again. Remember that old video of how to share games on PS4? Bring that back.
Re: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (PS5) - Familiar FromSoftware Brilliance
I started playing Elden Ring last night for the first time. I was on performance mode and it still seems to run inconsistent. Anyone know if there is something else I can do to get it to run smoother?
Re: Ex-PS5 Exec Shawn Layden Isn't Holding Back His Feelings on Xbox
Shawn Layden lost all credibility when he took that job with Tencent.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward 2024?
Honestly a really solid showing. AC and Star Wars look great.
Re: Metal Gear Solid 3 PS5 Remake Given New Trailer, But No Release Date
Why does this look so meh? The idea of a remake to MGS3 sounds amazing on paper.