@XenonKnight These comments do make me laugh because on PX it is the exact opposite, people threatening to sell their Playstation's because of Sony's behavior lol
It's all getting really silly on both sides now, with comments made. I would argue that if even if ABK now doesn't go through, any sort of agreement/marketing etc is now long gone.
I would argue that as if Jim Ryan says, you have put all eggs in one basket, that is complete failure of leadership. Personally I haven't brought a PS for Call of Duty. I brought one for the high-quality first party games.
ABK has gone, fine, use the opportunity to bring back IP, and be innovative. I remember when it was announced Deviation Games would be partnering with Playstation, presumably making something exclusive. Perhaps that might be one to watch.
Saw a comment about Microsoft spending because they can, yet if Sony were in the same position I guarantee they would do the same.
@Snake_V5 Although it won't be exclusive obviously, it wouldn't surprise me if they did some sort of reveal with Xbox in June, given they had the Persona announcements last year, along with Sega-Microsoft's strategic deal.
Some of these comments are absolutely hilarious. I get some are upset with today's news, and some do feel very strongly about it, but it just seems a bit crazy to me
All this talk about Call of Duty, I hope they take the majority off that and let them go and make other games. Have the main 3 on COD, (IW, Treyarch, Sledgehammer) and have the others go and do other bits. The back catalog and IP of Activision is so rich I'm hoping we get some bits brought back. Starcraft. Spyro. Personally, I'd love a new Guitar Hero.
I don't think they will be able to do anything in terms of major publishers after, although I guess they will definitely continue to expand with smaller studios.
I would argue if Sony continue to put out the games they do, they will be quite alright.
@sjbsixpack Fingers crossed they are both GOTY contenders. Hopefully the delay with Starfield has given them more time to polish, but I know being a BGS title to be cautious
I still maintain Square is a bit pointless given how much of theirs is exclusive anyway.
Personally don’t think you’ll see Sony go after a publisher and continue to invest either in smaller studios or a stake like that they did with FromSoft.
Think Sony have to continue to be smart as they always have because they can’t compete when it comes to financial power with Microsoft.
@Total_Weirdo Although Sony will keep COD, Given their marketing is up in 2024, I don't think you'll see them get the marketing for a COD game again after.
@Anthony_Daniels Square would be pointless - They don't put anything on Xbox anyway.
In the past 6 months I’ve taken the stance of mixing between the two depending on who has the marketing and therefore perhaps features. For example Hogwarts and Callisto I purchased on PS because they had the marketing, and DualSense features. And for Hogwarts the exclusive mission.
@GeeEssEff They both have their "hardcore loyalists" who neither company will do no wrong in their eyes, although I must admit I see a lot more of it here than I do on there.
Mind you neither are as bad as Twitter, that is truly something else.
I normally refuse to look at these sort of articles because I know what the comments are full of, but I thought I would do for a change lol. I would argue now it's not really a great comparison given they are both going in different directions. Sony still want to sell consoles, and they will continue to do that, Xbox want to sell subscription, and that will be their push. Nintendo will carry on doing what they do.
I want all three brands to be at the best and push each other because that's what's good for us as gamers. Or how I feel anyway.
We know Sony will continue to dominate the console market, and I don't think they will ever relinquish that now. But, when MS do not release their console sales, but push GP, GP, GP, you know where the priorities lie.
Really impressive given thats without last gen too. It's a shame they've said they won't do any additional content for it in terms of DLC. Maybe the energy will go into a sequel
Wasn't impressed with what they showed last night, and although this doesn't surprise me, it doesn't seem great the amount of games that are going down the route of an always online connection
Did they announce any Dualsense features for Battlefield 2042? I played it on Xbox for a bit when it joined EA Play but quickly moved on from it. I will give that a go if it does support the dualsense
Looking forward to seeing SS, although the rumors of a GAAS title worry me, lots of smoke seem to be around MGS, be interesting to see if that comes to fruition
Little Devil Inside, Exoprimal, Pragmata another we've not seen anything about for ages
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Re: Rumour: Persona 3 Remake Gameplay 'Leak' Is Going Viral
Looking forward to seeing more, hopefully it is real
Also I don't agree with Persona 6 being exclusive, I think you will find it will be Multi-Plat personally.
Re: Sony Claps Back at UK Regulator's 'Irrational' Reversal on Microsoft Activision Deal
@XenonKnight These comments do make me laugh because on PX it is the exact opposite, people threatening to sell their Playstation's because of Sony's behavior lol
Re: Sony Claps Back at UK Regulator's 'Irrational' Reversal on Microsoft Activision Deal
It's all getting really silly on both sides now, with comments made. I would argue that if even if ABK now doesn't go through, any sort of agreement/marketing etc is now long gone.
I would argue that as if Jim Ryan says, you have put all eggs in one basket, that is complete failure of leadership. Personally I haven't brought a PS for Call of Duty. I brought one for the high-quality first party games.
ABK has gone, fine, use the opportunity to bring back IP, and be innovative. I remember when it was announced Deviation Games would be partnering with Playstation, presumably making something exclusive. Perhaps that might be one to watch.
Saw a comment about Microsoft spending because they can, yet if Sony were in the same position I guarantee they would do the same.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Would Still Be in Development Without the PS5
Really looking forward to it. Will be here before we know it too.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Really Is Targeting 2024 Release Date
It’s not needed at the moment imo when we are still supporting last Gen.
2025 maybe.
Re: Rumour: PS Vita 2 Dreams Killed But Sony Might Have a 'Cloud-Streaming Handheld' in the Works
Wont be for me, but intrigued to see more.
Re: Poll: Which PS5, PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in April 2023?
Dead Island and Star Wars will be the two for me. I will dabble into Minecraft too but will give that a go on Xbox.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Gotham Knights Leaps from the Shadows Back into the Top 10
@bindiana yeah I picked up that deal, albeit Amazon price matched for a while
Re: Rumour: Unannounced Sony Hardware in the Works, Releasing Before PS5 Pro
Interesting, they did a headset not that along ago didn’t they. Maybe it’s the wireless ear ones?
Re: Hateful Comments Prompt Resident Evil 4 Remake's Ada Wong to Nuke Instagram Account
It is never, ever acceptable, and it's always scary when you see it.
Re: Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for April and May 2023
Dead Island and Star Wars for me.
Re: Rumour: Sony's Big PS5 Showcase to Take Place in Approximately Two Months
I'm just looking forward to seeing what they have first party wise.
Re: Oh No, 'Exciting' Persona News Has Been Teased Again
@Snake_V5 Although it won't be exclusive obviously, it wouldn't surprise me if they did some sort of reveal with Xbox in June, given they had the Persona announcements last year, along with Sega-Microsoft's strategic deal.
Re: It's Never Been Cheaper to Seriously Expand Your PS5's Storage Space
I have a Samsung one I did last year. 2TB nice and easy to install.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Sales Beaten by Switch But Remain Steady
@Ralizah yep, I’d agree with that.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Sales Beaten by Switch But Remain Steady
@GrimReaper I know, thought that was hilarious
Just don’t think Microsoft understands the Japanese market at all
Re: Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Sales Beaten by Switch But Remain Steady
I don’t think Xbox will ever do anything in this region, they just don’t seem to sell at all, although they don’t market it well
Great to see the 2DS there haha
Re: Ageing Hardware Like PS4, Nintendo Switch May Be Holding LEGO 2K Drive Back
Yes, it’s time to move on to PS5 only releases. We are 3 years in.
Re: PSVR2 Sales Off to a 'Slow Start', New Report Claims
I suspect the £529 price point is a big factor.
Re: Sony Is Acting Unfairly Against Xbox in Japan, US Congress Members Say
It is hilarious and won’t be the last we hear about Sonys practices
Re: Random: Pop Star Rina Sawayama Is a PlayStation Fangirl, and Wants a Final Fantasy 9 Remake
I agree with her. Would love to see a 9 remake.
Re: UK Regulator No Longer Concerned About Activision Buyout's Impact on Console Competition
Some of these comments are absolutely hilarious. I get some are upset with today's news, and some do feel very strongly about it, but it just seems a bit crazy to me
All this talk about Call of Duty, I hope they take the majority off that and let them go and make other games. Have the main 3 on COD, (IW, Treyarch, Sledgehammer) and have the others go and do other bits. The back catalog and IP of Activision is so rich I'm hoping we get some bits brought back. Starcraft. Spyro. Personally, I'd love a new Guitar Hero.
I don't think they will be able to do anything in terms of major publishers after, although I guess they will definitely continue to expand with smaller studios.
I would argue if Sony continue to put out the games they do, they will be quite alright.
Re: UK Regulator No Longer Concerned About Activision Buyout's Impact on Console Competition
We won’t know the true extent of what it means until much after close I don’t think, but will be interesting to see if Sony now sign that 10 year deal
Re: Lies of P Looks Like Indie Bloodborne, in a Good Way
Looks good. Looking forward to giving it a go.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Releasing in September, Massive Ad Campaign Planned
@KidBoruto that’s fair enough
Re: Silent Hill 2's PS5 Remake Is Close to Completion
Looking forward to it. Personally quite enjoyed what they did with Medium so looking forward to their take.
Re: Vampire FPS Redfall Was in Development for PS5, But Was Canned After Xbox Buyout
I knew it wouldn’t be long before it went up on here lol
It’s not a surprise. It hadn’t been announced before acquisition and they were clear games would be on a case by case basis
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Releasing in September, Massive Ad Campaign Planned
@sjbsixpack Fingers crossed they are both GOTY contenders. Hopefully the delay with Starfield has given them more time to polish, but I know being a BGS title to be cautious
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Releasing in September, Massive Ad Campaign Planned
@KidBoruto And that's fair enough, that's your choice.
Personally I'll be jumping into both in September.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Releasing in September, Massive Ad Campaign Planned
Spider Man 2 and Starfield out in September, going to be a great month.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Is Slowing But Still Soaring
@themightyant Thing is that is a very good week for Xbox in Japan, the other week they sold 400 or so
Re: PlayStation Legend Shuhei Yoshida to Be Awarded the BAFTA Fellowship
Well deserved.
Re: Massive Ghostwire: Tokyo Update Drops After PS Plus Extra Debut
Will have to jump back in for the update and get re-downloaded
Re: Talking Point: Is 2024 Too Soon for PS5 Pro?
Yes, it is too early for a Pro version. 2025 I think if not later.
Re: 17 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Revealed in Another Huge Update
Good month. Not much I haven't played on either console for me personally, but lots of good titles if you've not played.
Re: Sony Concerned Microsoft Could, Knowingly or Not, Sabotage Call of Duty on PlayStation
Embarrassing from Sony. Some of the arguments on both sides have been absolutely pathetic over this deal
Re: Sony Has Approximately $5 Billion Left for Acquisitions and Investments
I still maintain Square is a bit pointless given how much of theirs is exclusive anyway.
Personally don’t think you’ll see Sony go after a publisher and continue to invest either in smaller studios or a stake like that they did with FromSoft.
Think Sony have to continue to be smart as they always have because they can’t compete when it comes to financial power with Microsoft.
Re: European Union Likely to Pass Xbox's $69 Billion Buyout of Activision
Not a big shock, and suspect CMA will go the same way in the end.
Re: Sony Must Share Details of Exclusivity Deals with Microsoft in FTC's Court Hearing
@Total_Weirdo Although Sony will keep COD, Given their marketing is up in 2024, I don't think you'll see them get the marketing for a COD game again after.
@Anthony_Daniels Square would be pointless - They don't put anything on Xbox anyway.
Re: Sony Must Share Details of Exclusivity Deals with Microsoft in FTC's Court Hearing
Sony might of avoided all this by taking that 10 year contract lol
Re: Sony Wants to Make PlayStation the Best Place to Play Third-Party Games
In the past 6 months I’ve taken the stance of mixing between the two depending on who has the marketing and therefore perhaps features. For example Hogwarts and Callisto I purchased on PS because they had the marketing, and DualSense features. And for Hogwarts the exclusive mission.
Re: Analysts Expect PS5 to Extend Lead on Xbox Series X|S in 2023
@GeeEssEff They both have their "hardcore loyalists" who neither company will do no wrong in their eyes, although I must admit I see a lot more of it here than I do on there.
Mind you neither are as bad as Twitter, that is truly something else.
Re: The Wolf Among Us 2 Delayed, Won't Release in 2023
Shame, but I love their games, so they can take the time they need to develop.
Re: Analysts Expect PS5 to Extend Lead on Xbox Series X|S in 2023
I normally refuse to look at these sort of articles because I know what the comments are full of, but I thought I would do for a change lol. I would argue now it's not really a great comparison given they are both going in different directions. Sony still want to sell consoles, and they will continue to do that, Xbox want to sell subscription, and that will be their push. Nintendo will carry on doing what they do.
I want all three brands to be at the best and push each other because that's what's good for us as gamers. Or how I feel anyway.
We know Sony will continue to dominate the console market, and I don't think they will ever relinquish that now. But, when MS do not release their console sales, but push GP, GP, GP, you know where the priorities lie.
Re: The Outer Worlds Remaster Coming to PS5 Next Week with Various Improvements, DualSense Support
@Bionic-Spencer They have already confirmed the 2nd is exclusive to Xbox and PC when they announced it at their showcase in 2021.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Soars with 12 Million Copies Sold in First Two Weeks
Really impressive given thats without last gen too. It's a shame they've said they won't do any additional content for it in terms of DLC. Maybe the energy will go into a sequel
Re: Suicide Squad Requires an Internet Connection Even in Single Player
Wasn't impressed with what they showed last night, and although this doesn't surprise me, it doesn't seem great the amount of games that are going down the route of an always online connection
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra Games for March 2023 Announced Early
Did they announce any Dualsense features for Battlefield 2042? I played it on Xbox for a bit when it joined EA Play but quickly moved on from it. I will give that a go if it does support the dualsense
Re: Poll: Did You Love Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
Who voted excellent? Lol
No it was poor. Quite poor.
Re: Talking Point: State of Play Predictions February 2023 - What Do You Expect?
FF7 Rebirth? Or am I hoping for too much?
Looking forward to seeing SS, although the rumors of a GAAS title worry me, lots of smoke seem to be around MGS, be interesting to see if that comes to fruition
Little Devil Inside, Exoprimal, Pragmata another we've not seen anything about for ages