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@clvr Everything you're saying is subjective. Every feature that is developed, is an innovation by default, despite our own personal opinions in regards to them. Games themselves can certainly be innovating without too much innovation within hardware. 3DS was an interesting device with a 3D feature, but was barely used by most developers that most would consider groundbreaking. I'd say that's why the 2DS was developed later. Plus a lot of innovations that people mention such as touch screen has been around many years before. If I'm not mistaken, Game.Com was the first to use touch screen technology for portable gaming. It was a dud for sure, but I'd say it's fair to give credit where it's due. Of course, many companies such as Nintendo and Sony improved on the concept, and even non-gaming tech giants such as Apple applied it to their phones.

There are many other innovations that have existed long before Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft were in the market such as analog sticks and D-Pads, but that'd be drawing this comment too long for my tastes. All in all, some innovations stand the test of time, while others slowly fade away.

@zimbogamer Lekzie is spot on. Last of Us 2 has more than enough hype to generate a lot of sales. Not to mention the first game sold over 17 million copies on PS3 and PS4 combined. It'll do just fine with other big name games in the mix. Not to mention that FF VII remake is an RPG, and The Last of Us 2 is an open world, survival game. Two different demographics.

@get2sammyb Don't you mean "kan't"?

That's one badass looking Bowser.

I think everyone gets that you don't feel the game is quality, but not everyone sees it that way and as you know, it's a comment section. People are going to criticize you just as you criticize as well. The fact that you are saying that any criticism against Sony or Nintendo is off limits is just validating criticisms towards yourself. Your choice of course if you can't handle people criticizing you, but we all get criticized. That's going to happen when you put yourself out there and you should expect it. Best of luck where you end up.

@Medic_alert Life is also too short for high expectations.

@JAMes-BroWWWn Supposedly shipped, but I'd imagine it'll sell through not too long from now anyway. Either way, it's quite an achievement.

@JJ2 No doubt about that. Not everyone will be on the PS5 train right away. PS4 hardware sales will still be strong for at least a few more years before they slow down.

@Paranoimia I normally pay attention to what is said within reviews, rather than looking at a score. Scores are pretty pointless when what you read tells you so much more.

@JJ2 I'd say you're spot on. Not a knock on anyone, but I do believe that most people who read reviews across many sites tend to let scores dictate what they should or shouldn't like. At least with this review and some others, they're at least being honest and not knocking on the game. The rest tend to stay within status quo.

@youreyesonly00 Cause having high expectations is exactly why people often end up disappointed. It also sets up unrealistic ones at that. Not every product you purchase will always be what you hoped. That's life and always will be. Lol. Even I'm not expecting a masterpiece, and that's okay. Not every game has to be. I'm positive that I'll get my enjoyment out of it despite shortcomings.

Just an FYI, you're on ignore for me now. No offense, but I find it better to avoid people who are far off from my wave length. Have a good one.

@youreyesonly00 There's nothing to practice. What I said was a perfectly sound point. You just got defensive over it. Not sure what your point was in your last sentence. Makes no difference to me on whether you lose sleep or not.

@Hengist I think the game is a perfect representation of such a situation. The Freakers being that popular mob, and Deacon that rare person who dared to say something sensible.

@Hengist I think it's always best to go with your gut on any purchase, but it's nice to read honest opinions if you're on the fence.

@Gamer83 Agreed. Can't say I always agree with every review on this site or any other reputable site, but I do take the time to read before just looking at a rating score. I don't think many really do that often these days, and it kinda shows when you see comments like some on here. Is it really that much of a chore to read around before deciding on purchasing a product? I think what you said is spot on. People just have high expectations nowadays.

@youreyesonly00 Well, that's simply your opinion. If you think it's mediocrity, then simply don't buy it. I think we get it already. Lol.

@get2sammyb The real problem with gamers is they take anything less than an 8 as bad. It's like people don't think for themselves anymore, and just depend on review scores. "It got a 72? Canceling preorder!" It's quite hilarious in a way, but also sad that people are that way. Personally speaking, I'm still getting it despite some flaws it will have. From your review and other sites that I trust, I'm confident that it'll still be worth playing.

@ThroughTheIris56 Agreed. Can't imagine it being so difficult to give the same offerings in all regions.

@ThroughTheIris56 Is there any reason why they can't give NA the same thing as Europe? Goes both ways.

@Lando_ I think the only reason it's coming to PC(Detroit) is because it was developed by a second party. So the move to PC makes sense and QD is also going multiplatform from this point on. Other first party developed games such as HZD, Last of US, or Uncharted aren't likely to make the jump. Plus the games weren't system sellers as the ones I listed, so it's not hurting Sony in the least.

@Shigurui While they don't own them now, that doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. Kojima and Sony have a great relationship that dates back to the PS1. I think at some point, Sony will likely work out a deal to acquire the studio down the line. I guess it all depends on how well Death Stranding works out and any new projects they may partner on.

@waluigifan1

naruball's comment stands perfectly to any comments relating to "not enough variety." Sorry man. Just from your first comment on this opinion piece, it's easy to tell you're simply triggered over what was said. I've also seen enough of your comments on here that are similar in nature, so I think I'll do us both a favor and put you on ignore. Good luck.

@naruball Right? If anything, Xbox does the same multiplayer games with the same third person narrative. Sony has done a far better job this gen with exclusives. Don't know why people get so upset that their plastic of choice just isn't up to par.

@waluigifan1 If you're going to troll, can you at least try a bit harder? It really does get old.

@DaweezMauiWowee I don't care about cross-play as I don't game online. I also don't care if it's a thing. Doesn't phase me. Regardless of why you are so irritated, it's no excuse to fly off the handle, and people will point out the immaturity and it's rightfully deserved. No matter where you are, people will have a different opinion, and whether you see no reason why people don't want cross play, that doesn't mean there isn't. What you see as objective, isn't at all. It's still subjective. Just because they don't see what you don't, doesn't have any bearing on their intelligence, especially when they are debating in a civil manner. I get we have bad days or some things that are said get under one's skin, but if you feel that way, it's usually best to not comment at all until you feel you can keep it together without going on a negative tirade.

Also, just for your info, you're on ignore. Looking at your history, you're not exactly a person that is interested in mature debates. Have no room for negativity. Good luck.

@DaweezMauiWowee Ahh, then I guess we can rule you out then. Thanks for the clarification.

@jdv95 Right? I find it funny that people even bring up nonsense like that when they do the exact same thing with other users who agree with them. It's a two way street. If someone was complaining to me in that type of manner and language, I wouldn't even give them the time of day. smh

@Frigate Well, they are increase their studio to house at least 400 employees, so I'd say they're likely going to be working on two games at once. HZD sequel too obvious, and no one really knows what the other will end up being. KZ is okay, but I'd rather see something new to the table.

@makoshichi I'd just refrain from even responding to those comments if you feel bothered by what they say. It's just their opinion and shouldn't even really phase you. It's rare that anyone really posts anything that is within crazy territory. I've seen worse.

@makoshichi I think you should probably lay off the fanboy remarks as it tends to get most banned here, and rightfully so. There's no reason to even use it and it's off topic anyway. Nothing here is fanboyism from the article. It was based on facts, and that's about it. Crazies on all ends are rampant no matter what site you visit. Being biased is not a good character flaw.

@Morenoj1220 Eh...well they can acquire a few more studios, or they can just add on to the ones they have now. Adding more staff is in my opinion a better route, and cost less than buying out a whole studio. Plus more employees also means multiple games being developed rather than focusing on one. Guerrilla Games has jumped on that train so far.

@Knuckles-Fajita The demographics for the two consoles is different. Not to mention that Super Smash is more family friendly which gives it more of an edge in sales. Plus, the franchise has been around since the N64, so no one is really surprised by the numbers. I personally expected Smash to outsell it. Even having said that, does it really matter? Spider-Man sold 9 million last it was mentioned, and probably still is selling at a good pace.

PS4 compatibility is a must this time around. If they can manage to add in the PS3 as well, that'd be a nice added bonus.

@GarySan Japanese developers will support them no matter what. They've always sold well in Japan despite changes there over the years. Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and the like that are a staple on PS platforms will always keep them relevant. Keep in mind that even if they didn't have Japan, PS is a much more stronger brand globally than the Xbox Brand. So, I doubt Sony has anything to worry about. As long as they do what they've done this gen, they'll keep their momentum going. Only way they can screw this up is if they pull another PS3 launch moment.

@GarySan To be honest, it doesn't matter. Their biggest markets are outside of Japan. I'm sure Sony has accepted that and aren't bothered in the slightest. They did pretty well there with the PS4 all things considered, and the same will be for the PS5. Japan just loves the on the go gaming. Hence why the Switch sells good there. Even Vita as bad as it did globally, did quite well in Japan.

@sanderson72 Same here. I think it's amazing it came back after a poor start. It also shows how significant the PS brand is over the Xbox Brand. This gen is just another good example to that testament.

@JoeBlogs From what I gather, the PS3 ended up passing 360 by a small margin before the PS4 and Xbox One entered the market. It didn't sell 100 million, but its predecessors sure did.

@GKO900 Agreed. Likely just before Fall sets in.

I don't think it matters if one can't beat Smash. PS4 has a lot of momentum globally, which matters more than just one region. All in all, gaming in general is looking healthy. Looking forward to next year.

Merry Christmas everyone. Stay safe and have a great time with family and friends. Time to fire up a few Christmas films...and Avengers Infinity War on Netflix(totally not a holiday movie).

@FullbringIchigo Ahh. Well, that certainly blows. Makes no sense as to why that is.

@AdamNovice Well judging how this generation went, I doubt it did much good.

@FullbringIchigo Where are you from? It's up for pre-order here in the States. For a while actually.

@NintendoFan4Lyf Doubt it. It's just showing on the Xbox store, but that doesn't mean much. It'll for sure be on both platforms.

@get2sammyb True. However...it could very well prove us all wrong and somehow still end up with surprising sales. It all depends on what is coming beyond what we know, and if PS5 will finally be revealed next year.

@jly1987 That magic 8-ball must be something.

@GKO900 My friend...you said you don't have a source to back that up. So that means you don't know how it actually started, but just speculating how DLC came to be. If you read some of the history, DLC pretty much started as a way of distributing content via the internet. Dreamcast was one of the first consoles to do so. It just caught on from there and became a thing when internet speeds became more reliable. DLC has never been about fan demand. It was simply just used to distribute content online. DLC these days is more known as add ons, expansions, etc. While some developers will give fans what they want if it makes sense from a business perspective, it doesn't mean they gave it because the fans "demand" it. Insomniac's response pretty much shows that fans will never get everything they want. So again, if DLC is about fan demand, then most of what fans wanted, would be added into DLC to begin with.

Anyways, I'm going to leave it at that as I'm not going to get into a deep debate over it. All I'll say is that I feel you're clearly misinformed. No offense. You have a good day.

@AdamNovice Yeah, I never heard of DLC ever being about fan demand. DLC was pretty much created to make extra money from games.

@GKO900 I don't recall that ever being the case. Do you have a source that proves that DLC is for fan demand? By sources, I mean sources from several developers stating it in their own words. I'd like to read it. Otherwise, I'll have to assume you're making it up.

As for Insomniacs wording, there was nothing wrong with it. If those fans are upset with what they had to say, it's chalked up to being a bit sensitive.

@GKO900 DLC is an added bonus, when it's done right. However, DLC is not about what the fans want, but what the developer gives. Yes, they will take fans' requests under consideration, but that doesn't mean they will nor do they have to do whatever the fans demand. Besides, some things have to be saved for the sequel.