Good. They needed this after their sheer hubris with their latest games and the audacity of calling it to Gamers to "get used on not owning your games"
Ubisoft needs a massive overhaul. Their brand is so tainted now that I doubt any games would want to touch anything from them again. The Guillemot brothers need to go.
@Dragon83 I'm genuinely curious about this. I Plat'd GOT and its expansion Iki Island.
Jin's story was completed with a very satisfying conclusion and all the dots checked. SP told his story and ended where it should be without any unnecessary padding. That's the consensus for the GOT as far as I can tell.
Where do you think it's incomplete and where should it go?
The title finally coming back to Steam as well. They should follow suit with EA and remove their stupid launcher requirements. Nobody likes your UPlay, Ubisoft!
@PloverNutter Oh man, Yotei will absolutely dominate in sales. I got the exact same goosebumps and excitements just like when they announced Ghost of Tsushima for the first time ever. Sucker Punch really nailed the blade combat in this series so it will be a D1 for me.
Tried the demo and immediately dropped it after the tutorial, that graphic was rough. Was this game originally pitched for PS2 or something and they just got the funding now?
It is amusing that it took them this long to file the lawsuit, but as the article said, their lawyers were definitely busy building the case for this one before filing it.
I tried Palword on PC, it's a great game on its own merit for an early access especially after the disappointment that was Scarlet/Violet. For me it doesn't have a lasting value as I got burn out quicker than regular Pokemon games. You can't argue however, some of the Pal designs are really close to their Pokemon counterpart with minimal alteration like colours and maybe body parts.
It'll be interesting to see where Nintendo is taking this case; but as a customer and a long-time Pokemon fan, I hope they lose this one and it'll be their wake up call to not release another sloppy trash like Scarlet/Violet.
Honestly, some of the comments and comparisons on this news are absolutely stupid.
You're comparing a $700 console with a $1500 PC when clearly the PC can do much more than just gaming. People don't build a $1500 PC just to play games on it. It's a major use of the machine, but capabilities wise, most people are ok paying $1500 for a PC than $700 for the new PS5 Pro. I have a $3000 PC for my needs, but even I'll be thinking twice of upgrading my PS5 to Pro.
It's the same stupid comparison with buying the latest smartphones for over $1000.00. A smartphone has been pretty much integral to everyone's daily lifes these days. And yet again, is capable of doing much much more as well as fulfilling more human needs than a PS5 Pro.
While you're at it, why don't you compare the hesitance of buying the new PS5 Pro with spending over $500 over a nice Wagyu dinner? let's all be stupid about it.
It boils down to the perceived value of the offerings.
It's fine if you're ok with the price being charged for PS5 pro, but let's not kid yourself with stupid comparisons like those. It's 2024, get better.
I'm gonna post this again as we still have people asking others to "sympathize" for this studio like they're in a lifesaving line of works or something. They created a failed product, ignored all the early reviews and feedback, out of nothing but hubris. Customers flat out rejected their product from the first reveal.
So no, I have no sympathy for these people.
As I mentioned in previous comments about this disaster, they have more than enough money from Sony to do their own market research and trend analysis. Yet their ego and hubris not only made them went ahead with a dying genre (even back then if you're not Overwatch), charged a price tag for it (when most of your competitors are F2P), provided no single-player campaign (on a platform famous for its single-players), or AI bots to play with (to alleviate match-making if needed), and came up with some of the ugliest Marvel's reject characters I ever seen in any medium.
You don't need a degree in brand and marketing or be a product executive to see that the game would be DOA. You just need common sense.
The irony was also The Finals and The First Descendant were a launch success because they did provide something fresh on an already saturated genre. Something Concord yet again failed to provide.
This studio deserves to be shut down. You can virtue signal and feel sorry for them, but don't expect others to.
I literally never heard of this game till today. But if it comes with a price tag, online only PVP mode, and a mandatory PSN sign-up for PC, it'll be DOA too.
@DennisReynolds "Yeah i am against this game why? I'm not a fan of over confident Devs/Pubs thinking they can follow a very crowded trend while adding nothing to it and expecting $40 for it."
As I mentioned in previous comments about this disaster, they have more than enough money from Sony to do their own market research and trend analysis. Yet their ego and hubris not only made them went ahead with a dying genre (even back then if you're not Overwatch), charged a price tag for it (when most of your competitors are F2P), provided no single-player campaign (on a platform famous for its single-players), or AI bots to play with (to alleviate match-making if needed), and came up with some of the ugliest Marvel's reject characters I ever seen in any medium.
You don't need a degree in brand and marketing or be a product executive to see that the game would be DOA. You just need common sense.
The irony was also The Finals and The First Descendant were a launch success because they did provide something fresh on an already saturated genre. Something Concord yet again failed to provide.
I have no sympathy for their lack of planning and going against market research. They have more than enough cash to fund market trend research and act accordingly.
So yes, I'm glad the game is DOA and yes, I'll look forward to the studio shutting down because this product is *****.
To you people complaining about Push Square still covering this game, it's the biggest game disaster for under PlayStation. It still drives clicks and engagements even when you complained about it.
Just move on if you don't want to read about it as this game will still be covered all through the end of the month. it's like some of you really struggled to understand how online media works.
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Re: Underperforming XDefiant Pours More Misery on Embattled Publisher Ubisoft
Good. They needed this after their sheer hubris with their latest games and the audacity of calling it to Gamers to "get used on not owning your games"
Ubisoft needs a massive overhaul. Their brand is so tainted now that I doubt any games would want to touch anything from them again. The Guillemot brothers need to go.
Re: With Timing Being Everything, French Union Calls on Ubisoft Workers to Strike
Absolutely schadenfreude moment that I can't stop grinning while reading this article.
Re: Farming Simulator 25's Asian Map Brings a Totally Different Vibe to PS5
I honestly never understand the appeal of these games but clearly they're successful enough to keep churning out sequels.
Re: Dynasty Warriors: Origins Actually Looks Awesome in Live PS5 Gameplay Demo
Holy ***** I'm absolutely hyped for this game. They're just flexing the amount of soldiers on screen now with absolutely 0 slowdown.
Re: The Biggest PS5, PS4 Winners from a Humongous State of Play
Ghost of Yotei, easy. I was falling asleep till they dropped that trailer.
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Triggers Social Media, Ex-Sony Exec Says 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It'
@Dragon83 I'm genuinely curious about this. I Plat'd GOT and its expansion Iki Island.
Jin's story was completed with a very satisfying conclusion and all the dots checked. SP told his story and ended where it should be without any unnecessary padding. That's the consensus for the GOT as far as I can tell.
Where do you think it's incomplete and where should it go?
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Triggers Social Media, Ex-Sony Exec Says 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It'
@jrt87 ***** absolutely. I got the exact same goosebumps and excitements as I did when they first revealed Ghost of Tsushima.
Can't wait to dress Atsu as my female ronin with her legendary tosei gusoku while doing a blade dance with her Niten Ichi-ryƫ combat style.
Let's ***** go!!
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Triggers Social Media, Ex-Sony Exec Says 'If You Don't Like It Don't Buy It'
I'm with him on this one.
Let SP cook, and sit down.
Re: Ubisoft 'Fully Mobilised' After Soft Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Sales
The title finally coming back to Steam as well. They should follow suit with EA and remove their stupid launcher requirements. Nobody likes your UPlay, Ubisoft!
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed on PS5 Until 14th February
@PloverNutter Oh man, Yotei will absolutely dominate in sales. I got the exact same goosebumps and excitements just like when they announced Ghost of Tsushima for the first time ever. Sucker Punch really nailed the blade combat in this series so it will be a D1 for me.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed on PS5 Until 14th February
Also did I read that right? Ubisoft finally admits that they needed Steam more than Steam needs them????
Thanos Back to Me GIF
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed on PS5 Until 14th February
The Ghost of Yotei claimed her first kill. Probably unrelated but the timing couldn't be more comical.
Re: Dynasty Warriors: Origins Unleashes Chaos on PS5 in January 2025
After the last game disappointment, I absolutely am looking forward to this one. Hopefully it runs well on PS5.
We're still not pursuing Lu Bu.
Re: Ghost of Yotei Is the Ghost of Tsushima Sequel We Needed, Slashing to PS5 in 2025
Literally the bomb drop that saved the show for me. Was absolutely tuning out till this came to the screen.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
Ghost of Yotei saved the entire show for me! Literally was tuning out for the rest of it till the end. Way to end it on a high note, Sony.
Re: Mini Review: Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Plus (PS5) - Mysterious Visual Novel Is a Hit on PS5
@jorel262 No, it's an actual game.
Re: Mini Review: Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Plus (PS5) - Mysterious Visual Novel Is a Hit on PS5
Absolutely fantastic game on Switch limited by its hardware. Will definitely be getting it on PS5 where it belongs.
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
Probably the least excited I ever am for this show. More remasters news??
Re: Tetsuya Nomura Considers Retirement, and How to End Kingdom Hearts
Good. Please do. After FF7 Rebirth, Nomura should stay in design where he belongs because not every story needs to be a ***** Kingdom Hearts.
He's not gonna be missed.
Re: Mini Review: Reynatis (PS5) - Beautiful Action RPG Is Far Too Repetitive
Tried the demo and immediately dropped it after the tutorial, that graphic was rough. Was this game originally pitched for PS2 or something and they just got the funding now?
Re: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Might Be the Series' Most Insane Game Yet, Sailing to PS5, PS4 in February
Like A Dragon: The Man Who Forgets His Name
Re: Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
How much does a kidney goes for these days?
Re: Palworld Struck by Nintendo Lawsuit Days Prior to Predicted PS5 Reveal
It is amusing that it took them this long to file the lawsuit, but as the article said, their lawyers were definitely busy building the case for this one before filing it.
I tried Palword on PC, it's a great game on its own merit for an early access especially after the disappointment that was Scarlet/Violet. For me it doesn't have a lasting value as I got burn out quicker than regular Pokemon games. You can't argue however, some of the Pal designs are really close to their Pokemon counterpart with minimal alteration like colours and maybe body parts.
It'll be interesting to see where Nintendo is taking this case; but as a customer and a long-time Pokemon fan, I hope they lose this one and it'll be their wake up call to not release another sloppy trash like Scarlet/Violet.
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Reveals Full 182 Character Roster Ahead of Next Month's PS5 Release
Are those people available day 1 or released throughout the game via battle pass or season pass or whatever?
Re: Sony Priming 'Even Less Exciting' PS5 Remaster for State of Play
Why the hell do we need a Zero Dawn remaster when the PC version was just released and the OG still looks damn good.
I'm gonna boycott anything from Guerilla going forward on how much they milk this *****.
Re: The Game Awards Host Geoff Keighley and Parody Site Hard Drive Are Beefing
That cockroach Keighley is so unpleasant.
Re: Classic JRPG-Inspired 8-Bit Adventures 2 Finally Levels Up on PS5, PS4 in October
Seriously? with all the heavy hitters that are releasing in October and November, they chose that window?
Bold move.
Re: 'It Felt Like Putting New Glasses On,' Claims First PS5 Pro Hands On
Why the ***** are we blurring that *****? Everyone that owns a PS5 that the right one is what it looks like now.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
Honestly, some of the comments and comparisons on this news are absolutely stupid.
You're comparing a $700 console with a $1500 PC when clearly the PC can do much more than just gaming. People don't build a $1500 PC just to play games on it. It's a major use of the machine, but capabilities wise, most people are ok paying $1500 for a PC than $700 for the new PS5 Pro. I have a $3000 PC for my needs, but even I'll be thinking twice of upgrading my PS5 to Pro.
It's the same stupid comparison with buying the latest smartphones for over $1000.00. A smartphone has been pretty much integral to everyone's daily lifes these days. And yet again, is capable of doing much much more as well as fulfilling more human needs than a PS5 Pro.
While you're at it, why don't you compare the hesitance of buying the new PS5 Pro with spending over $500 over a nice Wagyu dinner? let's all be stupid about it.
It boils down to the perceived value of the offerings.
It's fine if you're ok with the price being charged for PS5 pro, but let's not kid yourself with stupid comparisons like those. It's 2024, get better.
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
Almost CA$1000 with no disk drive, yeah no thank you.
My current PS5 is fine for what it is.
Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
CA$999 and doesn't come with a disk drive, c'mon Sony...
Re: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Looks Really, Really Promising in 25 Minutes of Raw Gameplay
Bandai just doing this ***** so they can keep the gaming license for this anime.
Re: Gallery: Astro Bot Has the Best PS5 Controller Design Yet
"Currently Unavailable" in all of the affiliates link ads.
Re: PS5, PC Disaster Concord Is Now Officially Offline Indefinitely
And there it is.
It's dead, Jim.
I'm gonna post this again as we still have people asking others to "sympathize" for this studio like they're in a lifesaving line of works or something. They created a failed product, ignored all the early reviews and feedback, out of nothing but hubris. Customers flat out rejected their product from the first reveal.
So no, I have no sympathy for these people.
As I mentioned in previous comments about this disaster, they have more than enough money from Sony to do their own market research and trend analysis. Yet their ego and hubris not only made them went ahead with a dying genre (even back then if you're not Overwatch), charged a price tag for it (when most of your competitors are F2P), provided no single-player campaign (on a platform famous for its single-players), or AI bots to play with (to alleviate match-making if needed), and came up with some of the ugliest Marvel's reject characters I ever seen in any medium.
You don't need a degree in brand and marketing or be a product executive to see that the game would be DOA. You just need common sense.
The irony was also The Finals and The First Descendant were a launch success because they did provide something fresh on an already saturated genre. Something Concord yet again failed to provide.
This studio deserves to be shut down. You can virtue signal and feel sorry for them, but don't expect others to.
Re: PlayStation Studios Celebrate Astro Bot's PS5 Arrival with Awesome Artwork
@NEStalgia It's Schadenfreude and it's funny. The server is also literally got shutdown today.
Unspoken words tones are perceived by the readers, are you sour that Concord is gone? The projection is real.
Re: PlayStation Studios Celebrate Astro Bot's PS5 Arrival with Awesome Artwork
Concord be like: "I really was a joke to you?"
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
Don't forget to purchase this tomorrow to send the message to Sony loud and clear.
Wasn't going to be D1 for me but after this review, just preordered it.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Delay Isn't Due to Platform Limitations, Says Microsoft
If it is indeed a timed exclusive, Sony would've been all over this for marketing reason. MS just couldn't stop lying about their ***** console.
If you actually believe that this is a timed exclusive, I have an X-Box original exclusive to sell you.
Re: Enjoy 22 Minutes of Developer-Led Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
I was really skeptical after the reveal trailer, but the more the showed it, the more excited I am about this new Dragon Age.
Now I can't wait to play it!
Re: Internal Sony Fairgame$ PS5, PC Chatter Is Reportedly Quite Positive
I literally never heard of this game till today. But if it comes with a price tag, online only PVP mode, and a mandatory PSN sign-up for PC, it'll be DOA too.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws, XDefiant Disappointments Pour Pain on Ubisoft's Share Prices
@PsBoxSwitchOwner This is exactly what I do for any Ubisoft game now. Sub it for CAD$20, cancel right away, and finish the game within a month or so.
CAD20 is a more acceptable risk to hate the game than CAD90.
Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
Best schadenfreude moment of the day.
Suicide Squad and now Concord. Are they listening the market on live service now?
Re: Concord Devs Maintain Radio Silence, Which Isn't Helping Matters
@DennisReynolds Yep, I actually am looking forward to Marvel Rivals more and more. The final nail on Concord's coffin.
Re: Concord Devs Maintain Radio Silence, Which Isn't Helping Matters
@DennisReynolds "Yeah i am against this game why? I'm not a fan of over confident Devs/Pubs thinking they can follow a very crowded trend while adding nothing to it and expecting $40 for it."
***** exactly.
Re: Concord Devs Maintain Radio Silence, Which Isn't Helping Matters
I have no sympathy for these people.
As I mentioned in previous comments about this disaster, they have more than enough money from Sony to do their own market research and trend analysis. Yet their ego and hubris not only made them went ahead with a dying genre (even back then if you're not Overwatch), charged a price tag for it (when most of your competitors are F2P), provided no single-player campaign (on a platform famous for its single-players), or AI bots to play with (to alleviate match-making if needed), and came up with some of the ugliest Marvel's reject characters I ever seen in any medium.
You don't need a degree in brand and marketing or be a product executive to see that the game would be DOA. You just need common sense.
The irony was also The Finals and The First Descendant were a launch success because they did provide something fresh on an already saturated genre. Something Concord yet again failed to provide.
This studio deserves to be shut down.
Re: Concord PS5, PC Sales Estimates Are Somehow Even Worse Than We Thought
@glennthefrog This guy's get it.
I have no sympathy for their lack of planning and going against market research. They have more than enough cash to fund market trend research and act accordingly.
So yes, I'm glad the game is DOA and yes, I'll look forward to the studio shutting down because this product is *****.
Re: How Long Does It Take to Find a Match in Concord on PS5, PC?
To you people complaining about Push Square still covering this game, it's the biggest game disaster for under PlayStation. It still drives clicks and engagements even when you complained about it.
Just move on if you don't want to read about it as this game will still be covered all through the end of the month. it's like some of you really struggled to understand how online media works.
Re: How Long Does It Take to Find a Match in Concord on PS5, PC?
Don't forget to purchase Astro Bot next week to tell Sony that Single Player is where we're spending our money.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2024?
Definitely getting the Quidditch game.
Re: More Tales Announcements Incoming for Series' 30th Anniversary
@Drago201 lol you feel old?
I started this with Tales of Destiny on PS1