I'm always going to primarily be a console player. I don't mind PC gaming. I do so when it's the most convenient way of playing something I want to play. (Trails in the Sky 3 and Halo Infinite recently)
It isn't my preferred method of gaming though. I have always preferred the more straightforward approach of console gaming. Plus, while it is true the PS5 Pro is a bit too expensive, you are borderline delusional if you think your going to find a PC that plays games that well for only $700.
It's been a long time since a 3D platformer really just blew me away. The last time was probably Mario Galaxy 1 back on the Wii. Astro Bot got there and honestly maybe even surpasses it!
The easiest 10 I've given since Persona 5 Royal. Team Asobi absolutely nailed it from top to bottom. Truly a GOAT here.
I've actually been pretty happy with more than a few SOP's this generation. It has been pretty dry from the first party for a while now though. Thankfully we did just get Astro Bot which turned out to be an absolute GOAT so at least there's that.
Would just like a little more communication. Like Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch. Where are you guys? I'm ready for whatever you guys got cooking!
@Malaise I hear ya. It's annoying as a fan of the series for sure. Some folks really seem to just have it out for Ubisoft for some reason or another. Like they seriously wronged them in the past or something. Then there's the culture warriors... it's exhausting.
I as well am very much looking forward to the game.
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare Perhaps you may have taken my comment a bit too seriously. 😅
Everyone has their own financial situation and view of value. You can feel that it is priced wrong and whatnot just like I can feel like it's some of the best value available on the system. Neither is a wrong way to feel about it.
However if someone (not saying this is you personally, just a general statement) has been begging Sony to make more games like this...well you need to support it. Vote with your wallet as they say.
Perhaps there was a plan to do one at some point but I doubt it's in the cards now. I think this was just an honest mistake. It would be wild for them to do this now with PSVR2.
If it turned out in a similar way the PS4 Pro was and they just decided to sell it at $500 after dropping the original model down to $400 I might have at least been tempted. (I know that never would've happened.)
At $700 though (technically $800 or so since I'd have liked to get the disc drive and stand with it) there's just no chance I'm paying that for something that's just a little better than what I already got.
I wasn't surprised with the price tag. The standard PS5 is still $500 so I figured it had to be at least $600 but with how everything is going $700 isn't that surprising.
That said, it's way too expensive and so I will not be getting one. Just seems like a total waste of money to me.
I spent a whole week trying and never succeeded. Then Trails came out and so I said I'd give it another try some time down the road. His 1st phase I got down to a science. That 2nd phase though... those AOE attacks after the normal attacks annoyed the **** out of me!🤣
I'm sure it looks better...but I was perfectly happy with Rebirth's performance mode though. Never did see the problems people had with it. Maybe my eyes are just getting too old.
I've been mostly very happy with how games have ran and looked on the current model so I just don't see any reason to buy it. The $700 price tag just makes it easier to resist. I'll wait for the PS6 for a hardware upgrade.
It's an absolute masterpiece. I honestly can't think of a single problem I had with it throughout my entire playthrough. It really is just that good!
If I had to pick my favorite cameo it might be Lara Croft and her T-Rex friend chasing her around. That one made me laugh every time I booted up the game!😄
@BusyOlf I'm not saying they are perfect by any means. They have certainly made some mistakes over the years just like the vast majority of the industry. I just don't get the absolute hatred many people have for them. People act like they never do anything right even though they just released a great Prince of Persia title this year and like I said AC Mirage last year.
Like I said I don't get it so I honestly just stopped trying to.🤷♂️
I don't get the hate Ubisoft gets honestly but I will say the company is a bit unwieldy at this point. Obviously no one wants lay-offs...but in their case it might be for the best as their current head count is just too much to be sustainable.
I really hope they figure it out. I've played many Ubisoft titles over the years that I've loved. AC Mirage was absolutely fantastic last year. Shadows looks fantastic too. I haven't started Outlaws yet but I plan to as soon as I finish Trails through Daybreak.
Oof. Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. What an awful thing to say. I liked Days Gone but he acts like it was some misunderstood masterpiece. It was a solid fun game that got a raw deal dealt to it. That's no reason to be bitter towards Asobi especially when they've created an actual honest to God masterpiece.
@get2sammyb Oh I don't disagree. I'm not one of the "Live Service=Instant bad" folks. I play SF6 on the regular and would definitely consider that a live service game because it's meant to be supported for years to come.
However, it's still a bit of a stretch to call Astro Bot a live service game though. By this logic Sonic Frontiers, Stellar Blade, Bloodborne, etcetera are all live service games and I just can't agree with that. Is Uncharted Drakes Fortune a live service? It got a trophy update but of course no one would call that a live service.
Astro's Playroom just simply got a few nice free updates. It isn't meant to be supported for years to come and so I personally at least would not call it a live service.
Be careful. You might throw out your back stretching that far! You know very well the thing people don't like about live service isn't the idea of updates. It's the monetization that people have a problem with. If this just a click grabber article though then well done! You win!😄
Well deserved. I'm still playing on the regular and I've had some great success online with AKI. I plan to go to EVO for the first time next year so looking forward to that. I'll probably drown in pools but hey, should still be fun!
I don't think it's a fair comparison to make though considering Horizon came out much further into the console generation. More consoles out in the wild at the time equals more potential customers. If we had a Killzone launch during the middle/end of of the PS4 generation then it would make more sense but unfortunately we never got that data. Also Killzone only launched on console. If they put that game on PC I would have been willing to bet it would have tacked on many more sales.
And I do agree Concord would have stood a better chance with a campaign. However, I think a new Killzone still would have been the better/safer choice since you already have a built-in fanbase to start with. Sell to them, get a positive word of mouth going, sell potentially many more copies as more people try it out.
Like I said I can see both sides of the argument. Sometimes a franchise has just simply ran its course and needs to rest. Killzone is just one that I strongly disagree is one of them.
@breakneck
It sold over 2 million copies and has a metacritic in the 70's. For a launch PS4 title I'd say those are pretty great numbers. I can't comment on how tired or not they were of doing Killzone games but if that was the case, consider shopping it out to a new studio.
Heck Guerilla Cambridge would have been a great studio to take over if the main Guerilla studio didn't want it anymore. They did Killzone Mercenary on Vita and that was a fantastic game. Arguably one of the best in the series. Unfortunately they were shut down though after being forced to do a PSVR game. ☹️
Yeah I think the right answer really is kind of both. It's always nice to see a fresh face succeed but it isn't so black and white. There is a difference between being chained down to a franchise and running it into the ground (Guitar Hero for example) and just kind of checking back in once in a while for a new exciting entry. (GTA for example).
Time is the most valuable resource of all. If option A is taken, that means Option B is not taken unfortunately. I love Horizon. However, if I knew supporting Horizon at the time would mean the death of Killzone then I wouldn't have taken that deal. Because of that move to kill...well...Killzone, we now have no 1st party FPS to speak of on Playstation other than Concord...oh wait nevermind.
As much as it pains me to say it, I get moving on from Resistance. The 3rd game bombed and Insomniac wanted to try new things clearly anyway. It's always a good idea to keep your options open. However just throwing the past in the trash is not always the right choice.
I can see both sides for sure. I get the argument of if studio took option A then we wouldn't have gotten Option B. But I also get the argument of maybe just do Option A bit later down the line after Option B instead of leaving Option A in the dumpster. Let people miss it a bit before bringing something back.
The guy was just saying he is a bit disappointed with the reception. He wasn't attacking people who dislike the game or anything. He is just saying he wishes it was received better is all yet people are getting really worked up about his comments. Take it down a notch or two.
What is it about Ubisoft in particular that just seems to draw such strong feelings from people? It's honestly a bit baffling to me. If you don't like their style then that's fine but it seems like some people just REALLY have it out for them and try to call them out on the smallest weirdest things.
Is she pretty enough? (She looks fine. Just a couple of odd facial animations here and there is all.) Why is the AI stupid? (As if Ubisoft is the only studio that has the occasional stupid AI in the industry.) Why is the protagonist black in a Japan setting? (Even though it stars a Japanese woman as well and the black character is a historical figure they are just taking some creative liberties with.)
I'm not saying it's not okay to criticize them. Ubisoft has certainly made some mistakes but it just seems like some folks absolutely despise everything about them and I honestly just don't get it. Okay I'm done ranting.
I sure as hell can't see the value but if someone wants it? Go ahead. It's your money. It is the biggest flop in Playstation history after all so I guess there's that.
I uh...I don't know about that one. Concord, for all it's faults, is more in line with what I'd personally want from Playstation as far as multiplayer shooters go. I like arena shooters. However if FairGame$ (Ugh I hate that name🤮) is like a weird Payday clone with a competitive angle... that just sounds like it's trying to be too many things at once. Plus the vibe of the game is just a complete turnoff to me based off the reveal trailer.
I don't know. I wanted to like Concord and to be fair Concord did at least have some cool ideas in it. FairGame$ on the other hand has an even more uphill battle to get my attention. Who knows maybe the gameplay will change my mind but after the Concord debacle I'm not confident.
I can't say I have faith FairGame$ will do any better honestly. I really think if Sony wants to get back into the shooter space they need to revive something like a Killzone or Socom.
Let's just take Killzone for example. What did Killzone have that Concord did not? A campaign for one to immerse players in the world the game is set in before jumping into multiplayer. It also provides the game with something of worth in case there isn't a huge player base for multiplayer, which is important if your asking for money up front. Concord just assumed people would care about the world and characters right off the bat and didn't bother with a single player mode. They tried to pull an Overwatch, the problem being, Overwatch was made by Blizzard. Blizzard already had a built-in loyal fanbase to start with. Concord did not.
What else did Killzone have? A cool world with a cool look to it. The Helghast look cool. Helgan was a cool setting that looked interesting compared to much of the competition. Concord has frankly unlikable characters in a world that just looks kinda bland. No one wants to spend time there because it isn't interesting.
Concord did have good gameplay... but because it lacked the above two things it didn't really matter.
I'm not saying Killzone would be a guaranteed success. Nothing is in this industry besides maybe GTA. However I can guarantee a Killzone revival would have survived longer than two friggin weeks. There isn't a doubt in my mind.
I actually really like XDefiant. The only reason I've stopped is mostly my friends stopped playing and going in alone is basically the equivalent of walking into the lion's den. The last time I hopped on I got absolutely destroyed. 😅
Yeah I get being concerned about the lack of communication but at the same time use your head. The game has flopped spectacularly unfortunately. What is there to say? I would imagine moral is at an all-time low at the studio. Give them some time to collect themselves and decide where to go from here. Wading into the waters of social media right now will only hurt morale further.
@PuppetMaster Oh yeah no doubt Itsuno was a major reason for DMC not being discarded after DMC2. It can't be overstated how important Itsuno has been for DMC.
However, the Capcom that made DMC2 is a very different company from the Capcom of today. I'm confident that they could find new blood to take the reigns of the series and keep the quality in place.
Resident Evil is no longer run by Mikami and is still going strong. Street Fighter has changed hands a few times in its life and is still going strong. I don't see a reason why DMC can't follow suit.
@Orpheus79V Yeah your not wrong there. I'd still be down to play it though so long as the gameplay is still sound. Reuben is also a legend though. I put his portrayal of Dante right up there with the David Hayter's of the world for iconic VO. Definitely would take some adjusting that's for sure.
Oh man. What a legend. Thanks for what you did for DMC Itsuno. The pinnacle of action combat in my opinion. I know some folks are concerned DMC won't continue but I very much doubt that. DMC sells well enough that Capcom isn't likely to just ignore it.
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Re: Yoshi-P Pleads for Modder Restraint Ahead of Final Fantasy 16 PC Launch
The modding community showing restraint? Ha! That'll be the day!
Re: Sony Boss Says 'PCs Are Difficult to Set Up', Firm Will Focus on PS5
I'm always going to primarily be a console player. I don't mind PC gaming. I do so when it's the most convenient way of playing something I want to play. (Trails in the Sky 3 and Halo Infinite recently)
It isn't my preferred method of gaming though. I have always preferred the more straightforward approach of console gaming. Plus, while it is true the PS5 Pro is a bit too expensive, you are borderline delusional if you think your going to find a PC that plays games that well for only $700.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare
I think it's well worth full price myself but like I said, different interpretations of value. 👍
Re: Filming on Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Movie Has Wrapped
If they kind of follow the template of Mr. Robot I could see this working. I hope so. I love the Watch Dogs games.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Astro Bot?
It's been a long time since a 3D platformer really just blew me away. The last time was probably Mario Galaxy 1 back on the Wii. Astro Bot got there and honestly maybe even surpasses it!
The easiest 10 I've given since Persona 5 Royal. Team Asobi absolutely nailed it from top to bottom. Truly a GOAT here.
Re: State of Play Rumoured for This Month As Sony Looks Set to Skip PS Showcase in 2024
I've actually been pretty happy with more than a few SOP's this generation. It has been pretty dry from the first party for a while now though. Thankfully we did just get Astro Bot which turned out to be an absolute GOAT so at least there's that.
Would just like a little more communication. Like Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch. Where are you guys? I'm ready for whatever you guys got cooking!
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' Japan Looks Stunning in New Open World Showcase
@Malaise
I hear ya. It's annoying as a fan of the series for sure. Some folks really seem to just have it out for Ubisoft for some reason or another. Like they seriously wronged them in the past or something. Then there's the culture warriors... it's exhausting.
I as well am very much looking forward to the game.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare
Perhaps you may have taken my comment a bit too seriously. 😅
Everyone has their own financial situation and view of value. You can feel that it is priced wrong and whatnot just like I can feel like it's some of the best value available on the system. Neither is a wrong way to feel about it.
However if someone (not saying this is you personally, just a general statement) has been begging Sony to make more games like this...well you need to support it. Vote with your wallet as they say.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 'Hugely Improved' on PS5 Pro, a 'Night and Day' Difference
I thought it looked incredible in performance mode. 🤷♂️
I'm sure it looks better but to say it looked awful on a regular PS5 just sounds silly to me.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Sales Trending Ahead of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in the UK
Where's the option for "I already platinumed Astro Bot and am patiently waiting for the DLC."?
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
I swear if Astro Bot isn't a financial success we don't deserve happiness as a species.
Re: PS5 Fans Think Sony's Accidentally Leaked a Wireless PSVR2 Headset
Perhaps there was a plan to do one at some point but I doubt it's in the cards now. I think this was just an honest mistake. It would be wild for them to do this now with PSVR2.
Re: Poll: Would You Buy PS5 Pro If It Was Cheaper?
If it turned out in a similar way the PS4 Pro was and they just decided to sell it at $500 after dropping the original model down to $400 I might have at least been tempted. (I know that never would've happened.)
At $700 though (technically $800 or so since I'd have liked to get the disc drive and stand with it) there's just no chance I'm paying that for something that's just a little better than what I already got.
Re: 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
I wasn't surprised with the price tag. The standard PS5 is still $500 so I figured it had to be at least $600 but with how everything is going $700 isn't that surprising.
That said, it's way too expensive and so I will not be getting one. Just seems like a total waste of money to me.
Re: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Patch 1.14 Makes the Final Boss Easier
I spent a whole week trying and never succeeded. Then Trails came out and so I said I'd give it another try some time down the road. His 1st phase I got down to a science. That 2nd phase though... those AOE attacks after the normal attacks annoyed the **** out of me!🤣
Re: Metal Gear Solid Delta PS5 Won't Be 'a Hideo Kojima Game'
I believe they already confirmed he will be mentioned in the credits if I remember correctly. So no harm done.
Re: Despite Price Point, Analyst Firm Expects PS5 Pro to Sell Like PS4 Pro
I'm no analyst but I just can't see it doing that much.
Re: MGS: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is in the Works, But Games Not Decided Yet
I really hope all the PSP games get in there along with of course MGS4. I never got around to playing the Acid games so that would be great to see.
Re: 'It Felt Like Putting New Glasses On,' Claims First PS5 Pro Hands On
I'm sure it looks better...but I was perfectly happy with Rebirth's performance mode though. Never did see the problems people had with it. Maybe my eyes are just getting too old.
Re: PS5 Pro Can Run PS4 Games Better Via Improved Backwards Compatibility
Nope still not interested.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
I've been mostly very happy with how games have ran and looked on the current model so I just don't see any reason to buy it. The $700 price tag just makes it easier to resist. I'll wait for the PS6 for a hardware upgrade.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Nah I'm good. I'll stick with the current PS5. The price is about where I expected too as crazy as that sounds.
Re: Astro Bot Director Surprised By Level of Support from Fellow PlayStation Studio Heads
It's an absolute masterpiece. I honestly can't think of a single problem I had with it throughout my entire playthrough. It really is just that good!
If I had to pick my favorite cameo it might be Lara Croft and her T-Rex friend chasing her around. That one made me laugh every time I booted up the game!😄
Re: Ubisoft Investor Calls for Company to Go Private, and CEO Yves Guillemot to Be Replaced
@BusyOlf
I'm not saying they are perfect by any means. They have certainly made some mistakes over the years just like the vast majority of the industry. I just don't get the absolute hatred many people have for them. People act like they never do anything right even though they just released a great Prince of Persia title this year and like I said AC Mirage last year.
Like I said I don't get it so I honestly just stopped trying to.🤷♂️
Re: Ubisoft Investor Calls for Company to Go Private, and CEO Yves Guillemot to Be Replaced
I don't get the hate Ubisoft gets honestly but I will say the company is a bit unwieldy at this point. Obviously no one wants lay-offs...but in their case it might be for the best as their current head count is just too much to be sustainable.
I really hope they figure it out. I've played many Ubisoft titles over the years that I've loved. AC Mirage was absolutely fantastic last year. Shadows looks fantastic too. I haven't started Outlaws yet but I plan to as soon as I finish Trails through Daybreak.
Re: PS5 Pro Showcase Set for Tomorrow, Hosted by Mark Cerny
9 minutes is pretty short so I guess it's nothing but PS5 Pro news. I'm good then. I doubt any game announcements will show up here.
Re: Yakuza Wars Appears to Be a Mobile Game as Social Media Page Spotted
The title definitely sounded like a mobile game. I'm probably not going to bother with it.
Re: 80s Synthpop Stars Heaven 17 Resist the Temptation of PS5's GTA 6
That is a bit of a low ball offer considering it's freaking GTA6. This isn't a small start-up studio here.
Re: Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
Oof. Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. What an awful thing to say. I liked Days Gone but he acts like it was some misunderstood masterpiece. It was a solid fun game that got a raw deal dealt to it. That's no reason to be bitter towards Asobi especially when they've created an actual honest to God masterpiece.
Re: Soapbox: Astro's Playroom PS5 Did Live Service and You Didn't Even Notice
@get2sammyb
Oh I don't disagree. I'm not one of the "Live Service=Instant bad" folks. I play SF6 on the regular and would definitely consider that a live service game because it's meant to be supported for years to come.
However, it's still a bit of a stretch to call Astro Bot a live service game though. By this logic Sonic Frontiers, Stellar Blade, Bloodborne, etcetera are all live service games and I just can't agree with that. Is Uncharted Drakes Fortune a live service? It got a trophy update but of course no one would call that a live service.
Astro's Playroom just simply got a few nice free updates. It isn't meant to be supported for years to come and so I personally at least would not call it a live service.
Re: Soapbox: Astro's Playroom PS5 Did Live Service and You Didn't Even Notice
@get2sammyb
Be careful. You might throw out your back stretching that far! You know very well the thing people don't like about live service isn't the idea of updates. It's the monetization that people have a problem with. If this just a click grabber article though then well done! You win!😄
Re: Street Fighter 6 Still Kicking, Over Four Million Copies Sold
@AdamNovice @BIG3
Appreciate the support! I'm probably going to need it!😄
Re: Street Fighter 6 Still Kicking, Over Four Million Copies Sold
Well deserved. I'm still playing on the regular and I've had some great success online with AKI. I plan to go to EVO for the first time next year so looking forward to that. I'll probably drown in pools but hey, should still be fun!
Re: Concord Will Remain in Prime Video's Secret Level Anthology Series
They were probably close to if not finished with the episode anyway so why not?
Re: Soapbox: Astro Bot PS5 Is Not a Graveyard, It's a Joyful Demonstration of Sony's Unique Ability to Reinvent Itself
@breakneck
I don't think it's a fair comparison to make though considering Horizon came out much further into the console generation. More consoles out in the wild at the time equals more potential customers. If we had a Killzone launch during the middle/end of of the PS4 generation then it would make more sense but unfortunately we never got that data. Also Killzone only launched on console. If they put that game on PC I would have been willing to bet it would have tacked on many more sales.
And I do agree Concord would have stood a better chance with a campaign. However, I think a new Killzone still would have been the better/safer choice since you already have a built-in fanbase to start with. Sell to them, get a positive word of mouth going, sell potentially many more copies as more people try it out.
Like I said I can see both sides of the argument. Sometimes a franchise has just simply ran its course and needs to rest. Killzone is just one that I strongly disagree is one of them.
Re: Soapbox: Astro Bot PS5 Is Not a Graveyard, It's a Joyful Demonstration of Sony's Unique Ability to Reinvent Itself
@breakneck
It sold over 2 million copies and has a metacritic in the 70's. For a launch PS4 title I'd say those are pretty great numbers. I can't comment on how tired or not they were of doing Killzone games but if that was the case, consider shopping it out to a new studio.
Heck Guerilla Cambridge would have been a great studio to take over if the main Guerilla studio didn't want it anymore. They did Killzone Mercenary on Vita and that was a fantastic game. Arguably one of the best in the series. Unfortunately they were shut down though after being forced to do a PSVR game. ☹️
Re: Soapbox: Astro Bot PS5 Is Not a Graveyard, It's a Joyful Demonstration of Sony's Unique Ability to Reinvent Itself
Yeah I think the right answer really is kind of both. It's always nice to see a fresh face succeed but it isn't so black and white. There is a difference between being chained down to a franchise and running it into the ground (Guitar Hero for example) and just kind of checking back in once in a while for a new exciting entry. (GTA for example).
Time is the most valuable resource of all. If option A is taken, that means Option B is not taken unfortunately. I love Horizon. However, if I knew supporting Horizon at the time would mean the death of Killzone then I wouldn't have taken that deal. Because of that move to kill...well...Killzone, we now have no 1st party FPS to speak of on Playstation other than Concord...oh wait nevermind.
As much as it pains me to say it, I get moving on from Resistance. The 3rd game bombed and Insomniac wanted to try new things clearly anyway. It's always a good idea to keep your options open. However just throwing the past in the trash is not always the right choice.
I can see both sides for sure. I get the argument of if studio took option A then we wouldn't have gotten Option B. But I also get the argument of maybe just do Option A bit later down the line after Option B instead of leaving Option A in the dumpster. Let people miss it a bit before bringing something back.
Re: Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
Was never a doubt in my mind. Congrats Asobi! Sounds like it's a real banger of a game! Looking forward to it!
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
The guy was just saying he is a bit disappointed with the reception. He wasn't attacking people who dislike the game or anything. He is just saying he wishes it was received better is all yet people are getting really worked up about his comments. Take it down a notch or two.
What is it about Ubisoft in particular that just seems to draw such strong feelings from people? It's honestly a bit baffling to me. If you don't like their style then that's fine but it seems like some people just REALLY have it out for them and try to call them out on the smallest weirdest things.
Is she pretty enough? (She looks fine. Just a couple of odd facial animations here and there is all.) Why is the AI stupid? (As if Ubisoft is the only studio that has the occasional stupid AI in the industry.) Why is the protagonist black in a Japan setting? (Even though it stars a Japanese woman as well and the black character is a historical figure they are just taking some creative liberties with.)
I'm not saying it's not okay to criticize them. Ubisoft has certainly made some mistakes but it just seems like some folks absolutely despise everything about them and I honestly just don't get it. Okay I'm done ranting.
Re: Concord PS5, PC Scalpers Attempt to Cash In on 'Rare Collector's Item'
I sure as hell can't see the value but if someone wants it? Go ahead. It's your money. It is the biggest flop in Playstation history after all so I guess there's that.
Re: Players Take the Easy Way Out in Pursuit of Concord's Coveted Platinum Trophy
To be fair this would be kind of an interesting platinum to have since...well...you know. I wish them luck!
Re: Internal Sony Fairgame$ Chatter Is Reportedly Quite Positive
I uh...I don't know about that one. Concord, for all it's faults, is more in line with what I'd personally want from Playstation as far as multiplayer shooters go. I like arena shooters. However if FairGame$ (Ugh I hate that name🤮) is like a weird Payday clone with a competitive angle... that just sounds like it's trying to be too many things at once. Plus the vibe of the game is just a complete turnoff to me based off the reveal trailer.
I don't know. I wanted to like Concord and to be fair Concord did at least have some cool ideas in it. FairGame$ on the other hand has an even more uphill battle to get my attention. Who knows maybe the gameplay will change my mind but after the Concord debacle I'm not confident.
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
I can't say I have faith FairGame$ will do any better honestly. I really think if Sony wants to get back into the shooter space they need to revive something like a Killzone or Socom.
Let's just take Killzone for example. What did Killzone have that Concord did not? A campaign for one to immerse players in the world the game is set in before jumping into multiplayer. It also provides the game with something of worth in case there isn't a huge player base for multiplayer, which is important if your asking for money up front. Concord just assumed people would care about the world and characters right off the bat and didn't bother with a single player mode. They tried to pull an Overwatch, the problem being, Overwatch was made by Blizzard. Blizzard already had a built-in loyal fanbase to start with. Concord did not.
What else did Killzone have? A cool world with a cool look to it. The Helghast look cool. Helgan was a cool setting that looked interesting compared to much of the competition. Concord has frankly unlikable characters in a world that just looks kinda bland. No one wants to spend time there because it isn't interesting.
Concord did have good gameplay... but because it lacked the above two things it didn't really matter.
I'm not saying Killzone would be a guaranteed success. Nothing is in this industry besides maybe GTA. However I can guarantee a Killzone revival would have survived longer than two friggin weeks. There isn't a doubt in my mind.
Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
Ouch. A big ol' swing and a miss. I hope they figure out where to go from here.
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft Live Service Shooter XDefiant on Brink of Being Shut Down
I actually really like XDefiant. The only reason I've stopped is mostly my friends stopped playing and going in alone is basically the equivalent of walking into the lion's den. The last time I hopped on I got absolutely destroyed. 😅
Re: Concord Devs Maintain Radio Silence, Which Isn't Helping Matters
Yeah I get being concerned about the lack of communication but at the same time use your head. The game has flopped spectacularly unfortunately. What is there to say? I would imagine moral is at an all-time low at the studio. Give them some time to collect themselves and decide where to go from here. Wading into the waters of social media right now will only hurt morale further.
Re: Legendary Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma Director Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom After 30 Years
@PuppetMaster
Oh yeah no doubt Itsuno was a major reason for DMC not being discarded after DMC2. It can't be overstated how important Itsuno has been for DMC.
However, the Capcom that made DMC2 is a very different company from the Capcom of today. I'm confident that they could find new blood to take the reigns of the series and keep the quality in place.
Resident Evil is no longer run by Mikami and is still going strong. Street Fighter has changed hands a few times in its life and is still going strong. I don't see a reason why DMC can't follow suit.
Re: Legendary Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma Director Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom After 30 Years
@Orpheus79V
Yeah your not wrong there. I'd still be down to play it though so long as the gameplay is still sound. Reuben is also a legend though. I put his portrayal of Dante right up there with the David Hayter's of the world for iconic VO. Definitely would take some adjusting that's for sure.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2024?
Great month in my opinion. I'm interested in both The Show and especially Quiddich so I'm happy.
Re: Legendary Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma Director Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom After 30 Years
Oh man. What a legend. Thanks for what you did for DMC Itsuno. The pinnacle of action combat in my opinion. I know some folks are concerned DMC won't continue but I very much doubt that. DMC sells well enough that Capcom isn't likely to just ignore it.
I'm confident we will get a DMC6 some day.