@Amido I was going to write about this. The problem of cross-connection with all platforms is that it would bring more problems: M&K vs Controler, parity in FPS and cheaters in PC. This issues in competitive multiplayer would be a nightmare.
@Hapuc It has nothing to do with the DLC.
While the numbers are low, fighting games in consoles never sell that much in Japan. Go and see the number of Media Crate for other fighting games.
The arcade still has a strong presence in Japan.
For anyone who want to hear directly from Shawn Layden what Sony is going to do at E3 (https://soundcloud.com/playstation/playstation-blogcast-episode-292-e3-showcase-preview), the interview is 10 minutes long.
He never says Sony is not going to do Showcase at E3, he says they want to mix it up.
Since when a project restart or reboot when they hire a new person? Projects don't start with 100 or 200 people, they gradually bring people when it's needed. This idea that the project restart when someone new is hired it's a little silly.
And for those who think nobady wants more FFXV, the Royal Pack DLC is number 10 in the DLC chart of PS Store Europe (https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2018/04/09/far-cry-5-was-the-best-selling-game-on-playstation-store-last-month/). Not bad.
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy has a lower price tag (same as Crash);
Dragon Quest XI is having a good run in Japan, and still being a franchise that is very niche in the West it will do okay (if it does the same number as Persona 5, I'll will be a success, IMO);
I don't know about Tomb Raider... I think the exclusivity stunt hurt the brand.
And I would count out Rockstar delaying RDR2. Wasn't GTAV delayed 2 or 3 times?
I think they will keep the presentation under 60 minutes. The pre-show has gain some relevancy in showing indie games and games with lower profile. There is going to be at least one suprise.
While a challenge, I don't think is a problem to both Days Gone and TLOU2 releasing in the same year. Releasing Days Gone in T1 2019 seems a good guess. TLOU2 can release between May to November without a problem because is a sequel to a critically acclaimed game.
@johncalmc About blocking, you were blocking Bravery or HP attacks? I ask, because acording to the Battle Guide (https://www.dissidiafinalfantasynt.com/en-us/battle-guide/#beginners) you can't block HP attacks.
First thing, what is the problem of reusing assets? The reusing of assets is part of every project. I didn't see people complaining on Injustice 2 or even ASW own BlazBlue for reusing assets. Second, ASW is being forward for what is coming with the game, and what's the DLC plan. It's their project, it's their prerogative how they sell it to the customer. Is up to the customer if they wan't to buy it or not. Third, as someone who played every KOF, SF, MK and MvC in the arcades, no used every character. Oh, you explore a character just to see the arcade ending, but you ended playing with the ones you like. Even in the home consoles, you end up playing with the characters that you are comfortable. So, in conclusion this is not an issue, is just the same old "I have to have everything! I have to get every character." (even if you never play with some characters).
While entretaining, it need to improve two things in my opinion: #1 - A more entretaining host, I would like the show being presented by Conan O'Brien or Jimmy Fallon. #2 - Reduce the award categories, presenting Best RPG in a footnote and Best Soundtrack in a pre-show is not OK. All the nominees should have their 15 seconds, because they were worthy candidates.
@get2sammyb I'm curious to see how Sony will take the next generation. PS4 is such a strong brand by itself, that I can't wrap my head to see Sony moving on from that.
@get2sammyb If you watch Pachtor Factor 81, Michael Pachter said he thinks that Andrew House was pushed aside, the reason being that investors and shareholders think that Playstation should have been even more profitable.
Guerrilla has in H:ZD all the ingredients to do a Monster Hunter type of game. I imagine a they could do a multiplayer mode in Horizon were players hunt mechanical beasts.
Not caring for a game, fine. But wishing that a game bombs, that shows disrespect for the team behind this game that have no fault for what happen between Kojima and Konami. Yes, we can be mad at a publisher for crappy decisions. Yes, we can criticize games for thing that could be better. But writing out a game that is only out in four months, without even playing it. That is bad form.
No price drop for the PS4 Pro. There is no incentive for that since the Xbox One X is already 100 buck expensive. I think PS4 Pro bundles is the way to go (specially if you bundle with Horizon: Zero Dawn).
@FullbringIchigo I agree with you about Epic using PUBG as marketing push. They should just say is a Battle Royale type of game. But is rather strange for not expecting copycats in an industry full of copycats. I mean, imagine Activision being mad at EA because they are doing a FPS military shooter. It's kinda silly.
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Re: E3 2018: Fist of the North Star Bursts Heads on Western PS4s This October
By the way SEGA, might as well release Binary Domain and Vanquish in PS4.
Re: E3 2018: Fist of the North Star Bursts Heads on Western PS4s This October
My wallet... Yakuza 2, Spider-Man, Dragon Quest XI and now Fist of the North Star.
Re: Sony Under Fire Again as Paladins Gets Cross-Platform Play on All But PS4
@Amido I was going to write about this. The problem of cross-connection with all platforms is that it would bring more problems: M&K vs Controler, parity in FPS and cheaters in PC. This issues in competitive multiplayer would be a nightmare.
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Barely Leaves a Mark as Dark Souls Stays Top
@Hapuc It has nothing to do with the DLC.
While the numbers are low, fighting games in consoles never sell that much in Japan. Go and see the number of Media Crate for other fighting games.
The arcade still has a strong presence in Japan.
Re: Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 Remasters Heading to PS4
YESSSSSSS!
Re: Sony's E3 2018 Showcase to Include Third-Party, Indie Reveals That Will Make Your Heart Race
For anyone who want to hear directly from Shawn Layden what Sony is going to do at E3 (https://soundcloud.com/playstation/playstation-blogcast-episode-292-e3-showcase-preview), the interview is 10 minutes long.
He never says Sony is not going to do Showcase at E3, he says they want to mix it up.
Re: Square Enix Announces E3 2018 Showcase
Are people forgetting about the game Left Alive?
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Aiming to Surpass the PSone Original
Since when a project restart or reboot when they hire a new person? Projects don't start with 100 or 200 people, they gradually bring people when it's needed. This idea that the project restart when someone new is hired it's a little silly.
Re: Yakuza Studio Working on a Brand New IP, Says SEGA Boss
Please SEGA, remaster Binary Domain for this generation.
It's time to give another chance to this underappreciated gem from Yakuza Studios.
Re: Yakuza 6 Survey Hints at Potential Fist of the North Star PS4 Localisation
Yakuza 6 it's going to be fine. After all, when Yakuza 0 launch, it launch at the same day as Resident Evil 7, and it did great.
Re: PlayStation Store Sales Charts: Far Cry 5 Finds the Holy Ground on PS4
It's important to notice that the first game sold 1.4 million in the first two years (and this number include the 3DS version).
But on a positive note FF XV Royal Pack is number 10 in the DLC chart.
Re: Final Fantasy XV to Receive 4 Further DLC Episodes, Coming 2019
And for those who think nobady wants more FFXV, the Royal Pack DLC is number 10 in the DLC chart of PS Store Europe (https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2018/04/09/far-cry-5-was-the-best-selling-game-on-playstation-store-last-month/). Not bad.
Re: Final Fantasy XV to Receive 4 Further DLC Episodes, Coming 2019
@Jaz007 The last report was 7 million (I think it was from January).
Re: Talking Point: Is PS4's September Starting to Look Way Too Crowded?
It's going to be fine, and here is why:
And I would count out Rockstar delaying RDR2. Wasn't GTAV delayed 2 or 3 times?
Re: Spider-Man Release Date Announced, Leaps onto PS4 This Fall
In April, Yakuza 6 and God of War!
In September, Dragon Quest XI and Spider-Man!
My wallet is crying
Re: Fresh Spider-Man PS4 Information Will be Swinging Online Soon
Release date soon to be anounced.
Re: Future Updates to Middle-earth: Shadow of War Will Remove Microtransactions
@Johnnycide Wait for the inevitable GOTY edition that will be released (with this changes and all DLC)
Re: UK Sales Charts: Far Cry 5 is No.1, Biggest UK Launch Week in Franchise's History
Ni No Kuni II already out of the top 10
Re: Feature: The Promising PS4 Games of April 2018
God of War and Yakuza 6.
Re: Talking Point: Can Sony Actually Surprise at E3 2018?
The PS4 still selling strong, and aproaching the 100 million units.
I think the PS5 will be announced when PS4 sales start to slow down.
Re: Talking Point: Can Sony Actually Surprise at E3 2018?
I think they will keep the presentation under 60 minutes. The pre-show has gain some relevancy in showing indie games and games with lower profile.
There is going to be at least one suprise.
Re: Replay Over 50 16-Bit Hits with SEGA Genesis Classics Collection
While it would be more expensive, I would rather cherry-pick some games, instead of buying all of them.
Re: PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Seemingly Delayed into 2019
While a challenge, I don't think is a problem to both Days Gone and TLOU2 releasing in the same year.
Releasing Days Gone in T1 2019 seems a good guess.
TLOU2 can release between May to November without a problem because is a sequel to a critically acclaimed game.
Re: God of War PS4 Pro Bundle Announced
I was expecting something more like the design of the limited edition box.
I think is the color. Instead of silver, they should have used red.
Re: Review: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT (PS4)
@johncalmc About blocking, you were blocking Bravery or HP attacks? I ask, because acording to the Battle Guide (https://www.dissidiafinalfantasynt.com/en-us/battle-guide/#beginners) you can't block HP attacks.
Re: Guide: The Best PS4 Fighting Games
@meppi KOF 98 is in PS4 since 9th January.
Re: Half of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle's Character Roster Is DLC, Fans Are Raging
First thing, what is the problem of reusing assets? The reusing of assets is part of every project. I didn't see people complaining on Injustice 2 or even ASW own BlazBlue for reusing assets.
Second, ASW is being forward for what is coming with the game, and what's the DLC plan. It's their project, it's their prerogative how they sell it to the customer. Is up to the customer if they wan't to buy it or not.
Third, as someone who played every KOF, SF, MK and MvC in the arcades, no used every character. Oh, you explore a character just to see the arcade ending, but you ended playing with the ones you like. Even in the home consoles, you end up playing with the characters that you are comfortable.
So, in conclusion this is not an issue, is just the same old "I have to have everything! I have to get every character." (even if you never play with some characters).
Re: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Teases the Identities of 6 Additional DLC Characters
Here are my guess:
Caius Ballad
Vincent Valentine (depends where is the middle )
Auron
Beatrix or Aranea Highwind
Yuna or Tifa (again, depends where is the middle)
Vivi
Re: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Teases the Identities of 6 Additional DLC Characters
@Onion Could be Beatrix (FF IX).
Re: New Screenshots From Devil May Cry HD Collection on PS4 Aren't That Stylish
Was people expecting a Remake?
Ii was the same with Okami HD, so why the suprise?
The truth is Devil May Cry is realy old.
Re: Monster Hunter: World's File Size Isn't Quite as Monstrous as You'd Expect
Digital download it is
Re: Guide: The Best PS4 Local Multiplayer Games
Brawlhalla is a nice free option for local multiplayer.
Re: The Game Awards 2017 Watched by a Mind-Boggling 11.5 Million
While entretaining, it need to improve two things in my opinion:
#1 - A more entretaining host, I would like the show being presented by Conan O'Brien or Jimmy Fallon.
#2 - Reduce the award categories, presenting Best RPG in a footnote and Best Soundtrack in a pre-show is not OK. All the nominees should have their 15 seconds, because they were worthy candidates.
Re: PlayStation Plus Members Can Try Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for Free This Weekend
A graphical improvement would be the best thing to sell the game to more casual gamers.
Re: Review: Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds (PS4)
Even in the main game, the skill tree was a bit weird in the unlocks available.
Re: Microsoft May Bring First-Party Franchises to PlayStation in the Future
Unless Microsoft got out of the console business, I don't see this happening.
Re: Microsoft May Bring First-Party Franchises to PlayStation in the Future
I thought Xbox live was a paid subscription?
Re: Horizon: The Frozen Wilds Improves Facial Animations in Conversation
@get2sammyb I'm curious to see how Sony will take the next generation.
PS4 is such a strong brand by itself, that I can't wrap my head to see Sony moving on from that.
Re: Sounds Like PlayStation's New Boss Is a Fan of Microtransactions
@get2sammyb If you watch Pachtor Factor 81, Michael Pachter said he thinks that Andrew House was pushed aside, the reason being that investors and shareholders think that Playstation should have been even more profitable.
Re: PGW 2017: Monster Hunter: World Adds Playable Aloy from Horizon, Only on PS4
Guerrilla has in H:ZD all the ingredients to do a Monster Hunter type of game. I imagine a they could do a multiplayer mode in Horizon were players hunt mechanical beasts.
Re: Metal Gear Survive Scavenges an Early 2018 Release Date on PS4
Not caring for a game, fine. But wishing that a game bombs, that shows disrespect for the team behind this game that have no fault for what happen between Kojima and Konami.
Yes, we can be mad at a publisher for crappy decisions.
Yes, we can criticize games for thing that could be better.
But writing out a game that is only out in four months, without even playing it. That is bad form.
Re: Feature: 10 PS4 Predictions for Sony's Paris Games Week Press Conference
No price drop for the PS4 Pro. There is no incentive for that since the Xbox One X is already 100 buck expensive.
I think PS4 Pro bundles is the way to go (specially if you bundle with Horizon: Zero Dawn).
Re: Site News: Announcing Push Square's Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament
@ShogunRok Witch Raiden is referring too, Mortal Kombat or Metal Gear Rising?
Re: Xbox Boss Isn't Optimistic About Sony Changing Its Cross-Platform Play Policy
Phil is right! Sony should allow cross-platform play so everyone could play PUBG... oh wait!
Re: Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition Confirmed, Comes to PS4 in December
Witch means they are working on the Horizon sequel.
Re: Guide: Gundam Versus Hints and Tips for Rookie Pilots on PS4
What kind of content the game has for single-player/offline?
Re: UK Sales Charts: Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Appears to Flop
About MvC Infinite, I think is unfair to blame only Capcom. Marvel tied Capcom hands, by not allowing to add X-Men and FF characters to the roster.
Re: PUBG Dev Isn't Too Happy About Fortnite's Battle Royale Mode
@FullbringIchigo I agree with you about Epic using PUBG as marketing push. They should just say is a Battle Royale type of game.
But is rather strange for not expecting copycats in an industry full of copycats. I mean, imagine Activision being mad at EA because they are doing a FPS military shooter. It's kinda silly.
Re: Incredible Action RPG Dragon's Crown Is Cleaving Its Way to PS4
I loved the game, but the pointer mechanic didn't translate very well in the PS3. Hope they overhaul this in the PS4 version.
Re: Game of the Month: Top 4 PlayStation Games of August 2017
It was a great month, and to think most of the games talked here are games with budget prices.