@Torakaka You don't seem to have a grasp that Sony owns Japan Studio, therefore owns Gravity Rush. Joker was in Smash because Sony has no ownership over that character as it's owned by Atlus.
@GodGamer Handhelds were an afterthought for Sony. Vita's only real issue was expensive memory cards and lack of support from Sony themselves. Leaving the handheld market entirely was the right move going forward. Their core gaming experience has always been home consoles. PS Now as it stands, will certainly make a turn around now that Sony is putting more serious focus on that and less on things that were risky endeavors, such as Vue. You are entitled to your opinion, and that's as far as I go with the topic. Good day.
@DeepSpace5D There's no guarantee they would have, but their track record is certainly better. The only real issue I noticed about the remake was the gameplay and controls are a bit dated for the modern era of gaming.
@NomNom It's not about recognizing talent for Sony. The studio has to match Sony's vision to be a potential target for acquisition. I'm sure Obsidian has many talented staff, but Sony likely didn't see them as a fit.
@GodGamer Not likely since it's a part of their core gaming business. They made some nice changes that will likely lure in more subscribers. Vue on the other hand, just wasn't getting off the ground and it makes sense to end it now than lose more money on it. I am using it now and I love it, and it's a shame to see it go.
@nessisonett It's not rocket science my friend. It's not a fanboy thing at all. If you understood business, you'd know the reason why exclusives exist.
@nessisonett If the corp that purchases them shares their vision, then the relationship between the two shouldn't be any concern. Besides, these indie companies now have larger capital and can feel more at ease financially.
As long as they are a Sony first party studio, that isn't happening. Perhaps PC since they're not a direct competitor, but it wouldn't make sense to bring to other platforms. Besides, the game's success is a question mark. MM should focus on the game itself and let Sony worry about how to market it.
@nessisonett It's also entirely pointless to care about what people think to begin with. You're just empowering them to continue by acknowledging it. People criticize all the time for many reasons. It's part of living.
@leucocyte Same. I'm all for a Remastered Demon's Souls, but that wouldn't be really surprising. Whatever it is, I'm just hoping it's something I don't expect.
@JAMes-BroWWWn why do you consider streaming "not directly".
Because it's streaming from ps3's and ps4's in one large server so to speak. That means it's not running on anyone's PC. That's a difference whether you disagree or not.
"Don't you watch movies/series directly on your TV/Playstation while it's being streamed though."
Refer to above answer.
"Point is you don't need a Playstation to run those games. That does devalue the console."
Incorrect, once again. Yes, you do need a PlayStation device to run those games, as that is how the PS Now's infrastructure works. It does nothing to devalue the console. Not to mention, it's money for Sony either way. It's quite smart to cater to those who don't own a console to subscribe to PS Now. That's how business works, and it doesn't affect PS4's value at all. If it did, then the console and games wouldn't be selling at all(Spider-Man and HZD being good examples). PS4 just passed 100 million not that long ago, that says it all. Last but not least, these games will only be on the service for a limited time, so it shouldn't bother you too much.
@JAMes-BroWWWn PS Now is being streamed to PC, not playing on a PC directly. Big difference. They allow them to be streamed there because it makes business sense to lure newcomers, and apparently it works if it hit 100 million+ now. It really doesn't help to be a negative Nancy.
@FullbringIchigo Well, at the moment, I'd imagine because MS still has the rights to it for the time being. I'm sure Sony and Insomniac might port it when the rights expire, unless MS agrees to sell back the rights.
@Envy We get it. You don't like Sony. There's really no need to be salty about it. As for Microsoft and Nintendo's "close" relationship of late. It makes sense because they are behind compared to Sony, so why not? There's no betrayal to be had. They bought Insomniac, and now they own SO. Get over it. Were you also upset when MS bought Ninja Theory?
@AFCC Many companies aren't nearly as greedy as Disney, so it's quite a moot point. Sony owns the movie rights, so Disney isn't in any position to give such huge demands. Yes, they are part of the reason for the success of the recent movies, but that doesn't mean they should be demanding more. I can't imagine how much more that company needs with all these recent acquisitions of late( Fox being the most recent.) Disney should just give it a rest and lay off the bullying. They have more than enough already.
@JohnKarnes I play it at 4K if 60fps isn't available. From my experiences, never had that issue. Guess I'm just lucky it hasn't perhaps. I don't know. I have many friends who have a Pro and haven't had that problem. I did experience that issue with my standard PS4.
@malbhet So? It's optional, and not being forced upon you or any other consumer. Just because they say that the world isn't ready for game streaming doesn't mean it literally. It simply means that the majority aren't due to inconsistent internet speeds around the world. PS Now is simply for those who are either ready or want to test the waters. It's not perfect, but it works quite well if you have good enough internet speeds to run it efficiently.
@Porco Indeed. Everyone has done their part. The real issue with fans and even the media themselves, is that they are too obsessed with who did it first, or who is copycatting. Honestly...who cares? Everyone is copying each other and that's not a bad thing. It brings improvements and further innovates current technology and makes way for new concepts in the future. Not sure why it's always got to be some kind of contest with some people.
@Porco Spot on with everything you said. Anyone who says that Sony has been just getting by with little to no innovation is very jaded or perhaps doesn't know much about gaming history due to being born late. I also agree that being too innovative, can certainly cause a lot of financial ruin for any company. Anyone who can push their bias to the side can say that all companies have innovated in many ways over the years in the gaming industry. Most credit Microsoft for innovating online gaming we have today.
@Heavyarms55 Innovation is more than just hardware, it's also games. Also, if you think that Sony has done nothing innovative in all this time, then you're certainly misinformed, let alone quite jaded from where I sit. I'm also putting you on ignore because we are far too apart in any agreement on this topic. Good luck.
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Re: Poll: Should Sony Work with Hideo Kojima Again?
@Kaiden It just came out...how are sales terrible when we don't even know what it has sold yet? Lol.
Re: Poll: Should Sony Work with Hideo Kojima Again?
@Odin1985x It won't be on Xbox. Especially with it using the Decima Engine. PC is an exception.
Re: Random: PlayStation Fans at Paris Games Week Haven't a Clue Who Gravity Rush's Kat Is
@Torakaka You don't seem to have a grasp that Sony owns Japan Studio, therefore owns Gravity Rush. Joker was in Smash because Sony has no ownership over that character as it's owned by Atlus.
Re: Sony to Focus on Core Gaming Business and Close PS Vue
@GodGamer Handhelds were an afterthought for Sony. Vita's only real issue was expensive memory cards and lack of support from Sony themselves. Leaving the handheld market entirely was the right move going forward. Their core gaming experience has always been home consoles. PS Now as it stands, will certainly make a turn around now that Sony is putting more serious focus on that and less on things that were risky endeavors, such as Vue. You are entitled to your opinion, and that's as far as I go with the topic. Good day.
Re: Sony Is Looking to Make Even More Studio Acquisitions Ahead of PS5
@DeepSpace5D There's no guarantee they would have, but their track record is certainly better. The only real issue I noticed about the remake was the gameplay and controls are a bit dated for the modern era of gaming.
Re: Sony Is Looking to Make Even More Studio Acquisitions Ahead of PS5
@NomNom It's not about recognizing talent for Sony. The studio has to match Sony's vision to be a potential target for acquisition. I'm sure Obsidian has many talented staff, but Sony likely didn't see them as a fit.
Re: Sony Is Looking to Make Even More Studio Acquisitions Ahead of PS5
@GodGamer If the game they published isn't a Sony World Wide Studio developer, then such a game going to PC is inevitable.
Re: Sony Is Looking to Make Even More Studio Acquisitions Ahead of PS5
@DeepSpace5D Blue Point didn't develop the MediEvil remake. That was Other Ocean.
Re: PS4 Is Now the Second Best Selling Home Console Ever
@Lobbo95 The most vocal ones( goes for anyone regardless of console you play on) are always party poopers.
Re: PS4 Is Now the Second Best Selling Home Console Ever
@AlexSora89 How do you figure?
Re: PS4 Is Now the Second Best Selling Home Console Ever
@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy Some people just love being negative. Whether it's just wired in their personality, or simply just looking for attention.
Re: Sony to Focus on Core Gaming Business and Close PS Vue
@GodGamer Not likely since it's a part of their core gaming business. They made some nice changes that will likely lure in more subscribers. Vue on the other hand, just wasn't getting off the ground and it makes sense to end it now than lose more money on it. I am using it now and I love it, and it's a shame to see it go.
Re: Soapbox: Why You Won't Be Playing All PlayStation Exclusives on PC
@nessisonett It's not rocket science my friend. It's not a fanboy thing at all. If you understood business, you'd know the reason why exclusives exist.
Re: Soapbox: Why PS5's Reveal Event Will Rival E3 2015
@BearsEatBeets I think if they do Vice City again, it'll likely be present day, like San Andreas in GTA V.
Re: Death Stranding Will Come to PC In 2020, Kojima Productions Confirms
@Bamila With the Decima engine? Doubt it. It's obviously a console exclusive.
Re: Soapbox: Why PS5's Reveal Event Will Rival E3 2015
@BearsEatBeets Just incase you're serious...that's doubtful. Their efforts are most certainly in the next GTA installment.
Re: Soapbox: Why PS5's Reveal Event Will Rival E3 2015
@nessisonett If the corp that purchases them shares their vision, then the relationship between the two shouldn't be any concern. Besides, these indie companies now have larger capital and can feel more at ease financially.
Re: Media Molecule Wants to Bring Dreams to More Than Just PlayStation Platforms
As long as they are a Sony first party studio, that isn't happening. Perhaps PC since they're not a direct competitor, but it wouldn't make sense to bring to other platforms. Besides, the game's success is a question mark. MM should focus on the game itself and let Sony worry about how to market it.
Re: Disgruntled Fallout 76 Fan Makes a Mockery of Fallout 1st by Purchasing Critical Web Domain
Hilarious and so true.
Re: Disgruntled Fallout 76 Fan Makes a Mockery of Fallout 1st by Purchasing Critical Web Domain
@AFCC It's still up.
Re: Darksiders Genesis PS4 Release Has to Wait Until February 2020, First on Google Stadia
@nessisonett It's also entirely pointless to care about what people think to begin with. You're just empowering them to continue by acknowledging it. People criticize all the time for many reasons. It's part of living.
Re: Days Gone Developer in Pre-Production on Next Title
If they lay off having to fill up your gas tank for your bike, I might give the sequel a try. That just annoyed me to no end when I played it.
Re: Bluepoint Games Working on a 'Big Game' for PS5
@Nyne11Tyme That would be nice. Barely played them on PS3.
Re: Bluepoint Games Working on a 'Big Game' for PS5
@shyhh Lol. Would be lawsuits.
Re: Bluepoint Games Working on a 'Big Game' for PS5
@KidBoruto I don't think anyone has forgotten it. It's just not as memorable I guess. I'd love if they remastered it for the PS4/5.
Re: Bluepoint Games Working on a 'Big Game' for PS5
@leucocyte Same. I'm all for a Remastered Demon's Souls, but that wouldn't be really surprising. Whatever it is, I'm just hoping it's something I don't expect.
Re: PS5's User Interface Sounds Much More Interactive with Live Information from Games
@manu0 Do you ever get bored of trolling? Surely you can find more productive things to do, right?
Re: Concrete Genie - PS4's Artsiest Exclusive Seems a Little Unsure of Itself
Fair enough score.
Re: PS Now Prices Permanently Dropped Worldwide, Game Rotation to Add New Blockbusters Every Month
@JAMes-BroWWWn why do you consider streaming "not directly".
Because it's streaming from ps3's and ps4's in one large server so to speak. That means it's not running on anyone's PC. That's a difference whether you disagree or not.
"Don't you watch movies/series directly on your TV/Playstation while it's being streamed though."
Refer to above answer.
"Point is you don't need a Playstation to run those games. That does devalue the console."
Incorrect, once again. Yes, you do need a PlayStation device to run those games, as that is how the PS Now's infrastructure works. It does nothing to devalue the console. Not to mention, it's money for Sony either way. It's quite smart to cater to those who don't own a console to subscribe to PS Now. That's how business works, and it doesn't affect PS4's value at all. If it did, then the console and games wouldn't be selling at all(Spider-Man and HZD being good examples). PS4 just passed 100 million not that long ago, that says it all. Last but not least, these games will only be on the service for a limited time, so it shouldn't bother you too much.
Re: PS Now Prices Permanently Dropped Worldwide, Game Rotation to Add New Blockbusters Every Month
@JAMes-BroWWWn They aren't going to add that feature. That would defeat the purpose of owning a console. Don't count on it.
Re: PS Now Prices Permanently Dropped Worldwide, Game Rotation to Add New Blockbusters Every Month
@JAMes-BroWWWn PS Now is being streamed to PC, not playing on a PC directly. Big difference. They allow them to be streamed there because it makes business sense to lure newcomers, and apparently it works if it hit 100 million+ now. It really doesn't help to be a negative Nancy.
Re: PS Now Prices Permanently Dropped Worldwide, Game Rotation to Add New Blockbusters Every Month
@Athrum How much is likely the more appropriate question.
Re: PS Now Prices Permanently Dropped Worldwide, Game Rotation to Add New Blockbusters Every Month
@JAMes-BroWWWn You must be fun at parties.
Re: Sony Worldwide Studios Chairman Shawn Layden Leaving PlayStation
@Bamila Lol. It won't be the end of PlayStation. People come and go all the time in companies.
Re: Sony Wants You to Talk to Your PS4 Games for Assistance
@manu0 No such feature existed. Do you ever get bored of trolling?
Re: Sunset Overdrive Is Now Owned by PlayStation, Sony Confirms
@FullbringIchigo Well, at the moment, I'd imagine because MS still has the rights to it for the time being. I'm sure Sony and Insomniac might port it when the rights expire, unless MS agrees to sell back the rights.
Re: Sunset Overdrive Is Now Owned by PlayStation, Sony Confirms
@FullbringIchigo Mass Effect released on PS3 because the rights to the license expired. Same thing likely happened with FFVII(original).
Re: Sunset Overdrive Is Now Owned by PlayStation, Sony Confirms
@Envy We get it. You don't like Sony. There's really no need to be salty about it. As for Microsoft and Nintendo's "close" relationship of late. It makes sense because they are behind compared to Sony, so why not? There's no betrayal to be had. They bought Insomniac, and now they own SO. Get over it. Were you also upset when MS bought Ninja Theory?
Re: Spider-Man Movie Dispute Raises Video Game Concerns
@AFCC Many companies aren't nearly as greedy as Disney, so it's quite a moot point. Sony owns the movie rights, so Disney isn't in any position to give such huge demands. Yes, they are part of the reason for the success of the recent movies, but that doesn't mean they should be demanding more. I can't imagine how much more that company needs with all these recent acquisitions of late( Fox being the most recent.) Disney should just give it a rest and lay off the bullying. They have more than enough already.
Re: Spider-Man Movie Dispute Raises Video Game Concerns
@Frigate Sad you think that way, but thankfully you won't get your wish on that. They will likely push out a trilogy.
Re: Rumour: PS5's Graphics Processor Is a Monster
@JohnKarnes I play it at 4K if 60fps isn't available. From my experiences, never had that issue. Guess I'm just lucky it hasn't perhaps. I don't know. I have many friends who have a Pro and haven't had that problem. I did experience that issue with my standard PS4.
Re: Rumour: PS5's Graphics Processor Is a Monster
@Germs73 Already is at that price. They need to keep it the same price as the PS4 at launch, if they want to have the same outcome of this gen.
Re: Rumour: PS5's Graphics Processor Is a Monster
@Stragen8 Never had that issue with mine until after a few years in. Now it sounds like a 747. My Pro is quite silent.
Re: Rumour: PS5's Graphics Processor Is a Monster
@Number09 Is yours an original PS4? My Pro is practically quiet.
Re: Oculus Wants to Trade with Sony for PSVR Exclusives
@SirRealDeal Love the irony in that comment. Thank you for the laugh.
Seriously.
Re: Oculus Wants to Trade with Sony for PSVR Exclusives
@SirRealDeal Yes.
Re: Sony: The World Isn't Ready for Game Streaming, Consoles Like PS5 are Still Necessary
@malbhet So? It's optional, and not being forced upon you or any other consumer. Just because they say that the world isn't ready for game streaming doesn't mean it literally. It simply means that the majority aren't due to inconsistent internet speeds around the world. PS Now is simply for those who are either ready or want to test the waters. It's not perfect, but it works quite well if you have good enough internet speeds to run it efficiently.
Re: PS5 Is 'Hard to Get Excited About', Says Platinum Boss
@Porco Indeed. Everyone has done their part. The real issue with fans and even the media themselves, is that they are too obsessed with who did it first, or who is copycatting. Honestly...who cares? Everyone is copying each other and that's not a bad thing. It brings improvements and further innovates current technology and makes way for new concepts in the future. Not sure why it's always got to be some kind of contest with some people.
Re: PS5 Is 'Hard to Get Excited About', Says Platinum Boss
@Porco Spot on with everything you said. Anyone who says that Sony has been just getting by with little to no innovation is very jaded or perhaps doesn't know much about gaming history due to being born late. I also agree that being too innovative, can certainly cause a lot of financial ruin for any company. Anyone who can push their bias to the side can say that all companies have innovated in many ways over the years in the gaming industry. Most credit Microsoft for innovating online gaming we have today.
Re: PS5 Is 'Hard to Get Excited About', Says Platinum Boss
@Heavyarms55 Innovation is more than just hardware, it's also games. Also, if you think that Sony has done nothing innovative in all this time, then you're certainly misinformed, let alone quite jaded from where I sit. I'm also putting you on ignore because we are far too apart in any agreement on this topic. Good luck.