I certainly hope not. Although VR sounds fun, the % of people who would play that way would be tiny. I guess Sony needs a couple of games to showcase something.
Although I am excited by the idea of VR, having played with a friends OR dev kit, my expectations are low. The tech has a long way to go before it is viable to play a full game with.
If Sony is ready to release something it will need to be streets ahead of where OR is currently at.
I am very interested in this game and would love for them to release in the west, but I have to say, graphically it is not up to par with some of the other next-gen releases. It looks good, but well behind what some others are doing.
It will be interesting to see what sort of upswing Titanfall gives XB1. There is no doubt it will sell some consoles, but with no single player, and also releasing on 360 and PC I am not yet convinced it will be the system seller to the extent they are hoping, but maybe it will. We will know soon enough.
If Sony would only send us some PS4 stock. The consoles have still not hit a shelf anywhere in Oz to my knowledge, only back-filling pre-orders. There are promises of stock in March, so we will see.
Despite its MANY faults, dead island was strangely addictive. This looks like a real evolution on that front, and could be really good. Certainly interested and watching for more info. Have seen game-play videos before and the parkour looks pretty slick. The graphics while looking good could benefit from some AA though.
Congrats @matgrowcott! Personally I am playing though outlast and finishing off Shadowfall. Though I am really interested in Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc for Vita. I may succumb...
I am convinced that every time they say "system software stability" and don't actually tell you anything, it is a security patch. They are blocking some security hole they have found. The last one came out straight after they changed everyone passwords without warning them.
I really can't see what all the fuss is about. Decals etc.
The light bar hasn't been used brilliantly yet (still gimmicky), but it is not intrusive in any way. I never even notice it. LEDs don't consume much power and it does not reflect noticeably off the TV, (unless you are in a darkened room and sitting about 1 meter from the screen). In normal gaming situations, it is a non issue. What is all the fuss?
I really liked Papo and Yo. Played it with my daughter. Underrated game Not sure she understood all of the imagery though. How great that a game can touch someone.
its not just Germany. I know VGChartz is not completely accurate, but assuming they are even in the ballpark, you can clearly see that PS4 is outselling XBO 2:1 everywhere in the world but the US.
Platform US EU JP Oth Tot PlayStation 4 (PS4) 2.29 1.64 0.00 0.45 4.38 Xbox One (XOne) 2.12 0.80 0.00 0.19 3.11
Love my Vita, but really need a 64GB card. Just can't justify the cost.
The 16GB that I have (which was full the week after I got it) means there is no space for songs, movies etc etc, so half the great features on my Vita go unused, because I no space for content.
Swapping backwards and forwards wouldn't be so bad if Content Manager was a fully functional as iTunes with a sync option, but it so far from that its not funny.
There is nothing "terrible" about Shadowfall. It is a really good game well worth the price of admission. Its not perfect and the story doesn't match up to TLOU, but it is a solid 7-8 / 10 category in my opinion.
MS will not go away (which is a good thing) they will just keep coming, but Sony doesn't look like it's resting on its laurels which is great. Releasing PS Now is huge news and it still sounds like have more tech and games up their sleeve. The race is just beginning.
Still nothing in AU. As far as I know, not a single PS4 has hit a shelf in any store. All done through pre-orders. They are still saying Feb/March. It is giving XBox a good opportunity, because some people won't wait.
Not sure how they are going to stock Japan and keep everyone one else happy.
Personally I really liked Beyond, though not quite as much as Heavy Rain. Glad it is selling well. I hope it has long legs.
Certainly not deserving of much of the hate it received from some quarters, but I do understand what some people found frustrating about it, its not perfect, I just think they missed the great things about it. People are missing a good (and different) experience if they haven't played it.
I'm not sure I will get any of these, though Dark Souls II is tempting. I haven't picked up GT6 yet and may not.
Honestly, my PS3 is just sitting there minding its own business, collecting free PS+ games, oh and playing the odd old Dr Who episode. PS4 and VIta are getting the most use.
What's funny is that I sold off most of my PS3 collection to buy the PS4 and feel like I will get many of them back for free over time on PS+. Already have about 10 of them in my digital library.
Unfortunately I live in an outer suburb with an internet black hole. I get 3-4MB/s. Would happily pay for more, but nothing better is available. If I lived a few kms down the road, 100MB/s would be available. Grrrrrr.
Vita sales in Japan are going really well, it is slowly gaining some market share. I actually believe it has the "possibility" to start regularly selling more than the 3DS in Japan in 2014. I said possibility. It is heading in the right direction and will depend on games.
EU sales are also doing well (though not as well as Japan) and if the continuing PSP sales started transferring across to Vita it would be really healthy. More games needed.
US sales are rubbish, and something needs to be done. The PS4 factor has done something, but honestly given the market size, the sales are still pitiful. US oriented games and a re-launch are necessary.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 22
FFXIV and a bit of outlast (can only take it in small bursts).
Re: Rumour: Was PS4 Racer DriveClub Delayed Due to Sony's VR Headset?
I certainly hope not. Although VR sounds fun, the % of people who would play that way would be tiny. I guess Sony needs a couple of games to showcase something.
Re: Rumour: Sony Will Strap on Its Virtual Reality Headset Next Month
Although I am excited by the idea of VR, having played with a friends OR dev kit, my expectations are low. The tech has a long way to go before it is viable to play a full game with.
If Sony is ready to release something it will need to be streets ahead of where OR is currently at.
Re: You'll Probably Want to Import Yakuza Ishin After You See These PS4 Screenshots
I am very interested in this game and would love for them to release in the west, but I have to say, graphically it is not up to par with some of the other next-gen releases. It looks good, but well behind what some others are doing.
Re: Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Puts the PS3 Behind Bars
Lost interest in this game when I saw it was 2.5D. Cant see how this will translate well to the PS3, but who knows. haven't actually played it.
Re: Wolfenstein: The New Order Brings Impending DOOM to PS4, PS3
@Reverend_Skeeve My guess is that it was referencing Eine kleine Nachtmusik, causing the poor German.
Re: Wolfenstein: The New Order Brings Impending DOOM to PS4, PS3
Ahh. Sooo many bad cliches...my head is exploding. If only it was still the 80s.
Re: Observe Ten Minutes of Pretty PS4 Puzzler The Witness
Looks good. Can't wait.
Re: Final Fantasy XV on PS4 Still Looks Absolutely Sensational
First FF game I have seen that interests me.
Re: January NPD: PS4 Reclaims Lead in Console War by Almost Doubling Sales of Xbox One
It will be interesting to see what sort of upswing Titanfall gives XB1. There is no doubt it will sell some consoles, but with no single player, and also releasing on 360 and PC I am not yet convinced it will be the system seller to the extent they are hoping, but maybe it will. We will know soon enough.
Re: Crikey, Australians Are Speedily Snapping Up Sony's Home Consoles
If Sony would only send us some PS4 stock. The consoles have still not hit a shelf anywhere in Oz to my knowledge, only back-filling pre-orders. There are promises of stock in March, so we will see.
Re: First Impressions: Turtle Rock Is Transforming Co-Op with Evolve on PS4
hmmm
Re: PS4 Parkour-'Em-Up Dying Light Shines in New Trailer
Despite its MANY faults, dead island was strangely addictive. This looks like a real evolution on that front, and could be really good. Certainly interested and watching for more info. Have seen game-play videos before and the parkour looks pretty slick. The graphics while looking good could benefit from some AA though.
Re: Whoa, There Are 100 Games Coming to PlayStation 4 in 2014
100 is way more than has been announced so far. So what are all the games we don't know about yet?
Re: PS Vita Slim Ventures Stateside in Borderlands 2 Bundle
It really needs a re-launch in the US, so good to see them doing something. let's hope this improves sales.
Re: Watch Dogs Will Tap into Your PS4 Between April and June
This game is still a guaranteed buy for me. Can't wait. Well. I guess I can because I have no choice...
Re: The Order: 1886's Weapons Are Already Being Brought to Life
So much that looks good about this game, but still waiting for gameplay before I get hyped.
Re: Bizarrely, the Pedestrians in PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son Are Real People
Not long now...
Re: Grand Theft Auto V Will Launch on PS4 if Consumers Want It
Worth it just to see the game with AA turned on.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 21
Congrats @matgrowcott! Personally I am playing though outlast and finishing off Shadowfall. Though I am really interested in Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc for Vita. I may succumb...
Re: Review: Outlast (PlayStation 4)
Enjoying this so far about 2 hours in. It is creepy and I am not easy to psych out.
Re: Weirdness: inFAMOUS: Second Son Preaches Safe Sex with Supercharged Condoms
Glow in the dark condoms. Taking that neon power to a whole new level!
Re: Alien: Isolation Already Looks Better Than That Other Aliens Game
I'll wait and see. Refuse to hype over screenshots.
Re: PS3 Firmware Update 4.55 Takes You Back to a Time Before Standby
I am convinced that every time they say "system software stability" and don't actually tell you anything, it is a security patch. They are blocking some security hole they have found. The last one came out straight after they changed everyone passwords without warning them.
Re: Hideo Kojima Wants You to Play Ground Zeroes Over and Over Again
Full price for a 2 hours game is not happening.
Re: inFAMOUS: Second Son Looks Super Sleek in These Seattle Screenshots
Colour me excited!
Re: Murdered: Soul Suspect Points a Bony Finger of Blame at PS4
It is a great premise for a game. Hopefully the gameplay lives up to it.
Re: This Clever PS4 Platformer Makes a Strong Case for the PlayStation Camera
@get2sammyb Fair. I will cut them some slack.
Re: You're Probably Going to Get Hooked to the PS4 Port of Diablo III
Played the ps3 demo. Very old school hack and slash. Not my sort of game.
Re: This Clever PS4 Platformer Makes a Strong Case for the PlayStation Camera
Clever mechanic, but the game looks terrible.
Re: Video: Shining a Light on Lara Croft's Light Bar Torch in Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
I really can't see what all the fuss is about. Decals etc.
The light bar hasn't been used brilliantly yet (still gimmicky), but it is not intrusive in any way. I never even notice it. LEDs don't consume much power and it does not reflect noticeably off the TV, (unless you are in a darkened room and sitting about 1 meter from the screen). In normal gaming situations, it is a non issue. What is all the fuss?
Re: Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (PlayStation 4)
Loved it on PS3. May pick it up again for ps4 when the price drops, but not at full price.
Re: Court's in Session for Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc's Latest Trailer
@BornOfEvil ditto!
Re: Talking Point: Is the Vita Really Dying a 'Slow, Painful Death'?
Something needs to be done to relaunch in the US and fast. Sales in the rest of the world are moving in a positive direction, if not breaking records.
Re: The Elder Scrolls Online Gets an Utterly Glorious Eight Minute Cinematic
Awesome trailer. Oh, if only gameplay looked that good! Don't like the idea of subscription, but certainly watching with interest.
Re: Review: Backgammon Blitz (PlayStation 4)
It looks like they have done a good job with it. Such a pity this isn't cross buy. That detracts from its appeal a lot.
Re: Papo & Yo Developer Touched by Fan's 'Moving' Letter
I really liked Papo and Yo. Played it with my daughter. Underrated game
Not sure she understood all of the imagery though. How great that a game can touch someone.
Re: Blimey, PS4 Sales Are More Than Double the Xbox One in Germany
its not just Germany. I know VGChartz is not completely accurate, but assuming they are even in the ballpark, you can clearly see that PS4 is outselling XBO 2:1 everywhere in the world but the US.
Platform US EU JP Oth Tot
PlayStation 4 (PS4) 2.29 1.64 0.00 0.45 4.38
Xbox One (XOne) 2.12 0.80 0.00 0.19 3.11
Re: Soapbox: Sony Is Depriving Players of the Optimal PS Vita Experience
Love my Vita, but really need a 64GB card. Just can't justify the cost.
The 16GB that I have (which was full the week after I got it) means there is no space for songs, movies etc etc, so half the great features on my Vita go unused, because I no space for content.
Swapping backwards and forwards wouldn't be so bad if Content Manager was a fully functional as iTunes with a sync option, but it so far from that its not funny.
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS4 Stock Propels Killzone: Shadow Fall Back into Top Ten
There is nothing "terrible" about Shadowfall. It is a really good game well worth the price of admission. Its not perfect and the story doesn't match up to TLOU, but it is a solid 7-8 / 10 category in my opinion.
Re: How Important Is PS4's Early Sales Advantage? Not At All, Says Sony
MS will not go away (which is a good thing) they will just keep coming, but Sony doesn't look like it's resting on its laurels which is great. Releasing PS Now is huge news and it still sounds like have more tech and games up their sleeve. The race is just beginning.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 19
Recently finished AC4, am currently working through Shadowfall, but have been distracted by Don't Starve, which is great. Damn winter.
Re: Sony: Our Focus Is on PS4 Stock Levels So People Can Experience Next-Gen
Still nothing in AU. As far as I know, not a single PS4 has hit a shelf in any store. All done through pre-orders. They are still saying Feb/March. It is giving XBox a good opportunity, because some people won't wait.
Not sure how they are going to stock Japan and keep everyone one else happy.
Re: Beyond: Two Souls Leads an Extraordinary Life Over One Million Times
Personally I really liked Beyond, though not quite as much as Heavy Rain. Glad it is selling well. I hope it has long legs.
Certainly not deserving of much of the hate it received from some quarters, but I do understand what some people found frustrating about it, its not perfect, I just think they missed the great things about it. People are missing a good (and different) experience if they haven't played it.
Re: Feature: Thinking of Throwing Out Your PS3? These Upcoming Titles Should Change Your Mind
I'm not sure I will get any of these, though Dark Souls II is tempting. I haven't picked up GT6 yet and may not.
Honestly, my PS3 is just sitting there minding its own business, collecting free PS+ games, oh and playing the odd old Dr Who episode. PS4 and VIta are getting the most use.
What's funny is that I sold off most of my PS3 collection to buy the PS4 and feel like I will get many of them back for free over time on PS+. Already have about 10 of them in my digital library.
Re: Review: Aabs Animals (PlayStation Network)
Is there a platinum?
Re: What Type of Connection Will You Need for PlayStation Now?
Unfortunately I live in an outer suburb with an internet black hole. I get 3-4MB/s. Would happily pay for more, but nothing better is available. If I lived a few kms down the road, 100MB/s would be available. Grrrrrr.
Re: Store Update: 8th January 2014 (Europe)
Tried Don't Stave today. It's quite fun!
Re: CEO Kaz Hirai Certainly Thinks Sony Has the Wow Factor
All I can say is ... Wow!
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: PS Vita Stretches Its Legs with Strong Sales
Vita sales in Japan are going really well, it is slowly gaining some market share. I actually believe it has the "possibility" to start regularly selling more than the 3DS in Japan in 2014. I said possibility. It is heading in the right direction and will depend on games.
EU sales are also doing well (though not as well as Japan) and if the continuing PSP sales started transferring across to Vita it would be really healthy. More games needed.
US sales are rubbish, and something needs to be done. The PS4 factor has done something, but honestly given the market size, the sales are still pitiful. US oriented games and a re-launch are necessary.