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This sucks. Hopefully all the devs can land on their feet as soon as possible

@Arkham24601 @JDCII haha glad im not alone! Rocking a 43 inch 1080p that i bought in 2012 and my wife is saying new to a new one until ours breaks. Really fascinated to see how transformational it will be.

As for PS5 pro, im not interested in half gen refreshes. I still dont feel we are seeing what the base model is capable of and are still a year or two away from that due to the cross-gen releases. Feels like it will be more of a niche product like the PS4 pro - albeit one i would pick up if my PS5 were to die. Would not be surprised to see a bundle / marketting deal for GTA6

@ShogunRok how easy did you find it to drop back into the game after a break i tend to forget the controls and how to play titles pretty quickly after finishing a game - and having completed 16 at launch, i am curious if its a tall order to drop back in

Just to say PushSquare Team, thank you. This little quiz has become a bit of an annual tradition now and i always look forward to it.

Thank you for continuing to run things like this (on that note we havent had a weekly quiz for a while 😄)

@personauser93 ive said this before and got shot down. Its absolutely bizarre. I just dont understand Atlus. Microsoft having marketing rights is one thing but i've never known Sony to block developers from revealing all systems via socials etc when they have had similar.

I'm fascinated to see what the sales breakdown looks like for this

From a show perspective im glad i went to bed and caught up on the reveals later, but from an announcement perspective it has to be one of the best ever surely? Great announcements for a variety of systems. Excited for Final Fantasy 16 dlc, God of War, Rise of the Ronin, Jurassic Park (chanelling Alien Isolation no less? Count me right in), SEGA revivals, mana, Metaphor, among others.

Based on that earlier article, that kid that was going to slam his...uh... in a car door will be upset to wake up to the news of no elden ring dlc i guess 😅

Other observations:

• RIP my wallet
• Rise of the Ronin dropping in March feels a mistake given FF Rebirth releases then, but gives me hope that Sony has a stacked 2nd half of 2024 planned (and possibly dont want the game overshadowed by a potential Ghost 2 announcement?)

Anyway happy with some of the announcements. Some people are way too critical for shows like this

@PixelDragon And i advise you strongly not to. Its a generic snorefest, albeit beautiful to look at. Ironically i sat through it (in 4 sittings) thinking it would have been better as a game rather than a movie, although the reviews for this seem luke warm so perhaps not.

I adored this game as a kid. I thought it was excellent and played through it multiple times

Good. Either they are part of Playstation or they arnt. You cant be having different management structures from my perspective or you end up focussing on different goals and having different priorities. And it leads to a lack of coordination.

What has Bungie done to be in a position to dictate to naughty dog what they can and cant release for example, when ND can point to years of evidence showing they know how to develop successful products. That just breeds resentment that would be less likely to happen under a single management structure.

For my book allowing bethesda to have autonomy rather than being brought fully in house by Microsoft is a mistake, and it will be the same with Activision

Sony dont want to be dealing with that model surely. Keep it simple and aligned to what has brought them years of success. And if Bungie dont like it they should never have sold to Sony (and Sony made a mistake purchasing them)

Trailer has a great vibe so lets see. I reckon this is out between Jan and March 25 as Strauss Zelnick has previously estimated record profits for the next financial year

Could it finally be one of SEGAs super game concepts?

@Bez87 That's very much my concern. This is not Rockstar of the PS3 generation anymore, who were truly peerless. And all those creatives left in the lead up to and after RDR 2 launched as Take 2 increasingly doubled down on the money printing factory that is GTA online. They seem happy to fly by on brand name alone with the GTA trilogy release showing a complete lack of respect for the audience as they knew people would buy it as it had GTA on the box.

So where will the focus be here. Is it going to be on telling a fantastic story, or is it going to be creating a new playground for people to spend money in.

In my opinion the game will be very good (but not live up to the hype resulting from 10 years of waiting). I certainly dont expect the writing and parody to be as clever as it once was.

At this point why watch a leak. Just wait a couple more days for the official reveal. Genuinely fascinated on how this game turns out. This isnt the same Rockstar that released GTA5 / RDR 2. Fingers crossed!

Torgal dlc is a lock right?

Seriously, i would like to know more about what the medicine girl's deal was and if she is actually leviathan. It will also be interesting to see who we play as - could it be Jill, or even Gav? Both seem possible candidates

I actually think xbox game pass coming to nintendo's new console in the next year or so will be one of those megaton announcements that come around every few years.

It makes alot of sense as it will give microsoft a foothold in japan given the expected wide adoption of the successor to switch, and access to a handheld device without having to develop hardware of their own.

From nintendo's perspective they already are increasingly developing closer ties with microsoft and perhaps they get support with building out their cloud and online infrastructure, as well as access to microsoft's first party

Money could have been much better spent on bolstering what Sony was already good at in my opinion.

I still think this happens in the future and the likes of Elder Scrolls VI come to Playstation. If Microsoft pull out of the console market in particular it will be no different to a service like EA access and Ubisoft plus where Sony take a cut.

Really interested in powerwash given all the buzz so will defo give that a whirl. Lego 2K drive might be fun with the kids. Sable looks interesting visually, although i seem to remember hearing the game is less memorable. Happy with this month overall

Didnt we get a 10th anniversary release too? Will we hit 30 years before the sequel? Ubi has fumbled this series hard

Why not put the studio up for sale?

Hahaha thank you for reminding us of Christopher Judge's speech. That was a fantastic moment 😅

Tbh i am extremely glad i DIDNT grow up in the age of fortnite, genshin impact, and roblox. The thought of getting currency for those money sinks for xmas may be a sign of the times, but will never replace the magic of unwrapping my mega drive and sonic the hedgehog 2 back in the day, or getting my gameboy, or finding a PS2 and some games under the tree (GTA3). It simply does not compare.

Im looking forward to continuing the magic with my kids this christmas as they are now at the age where i have been able to get them a switch (yes i know a new one will be out next year), but having something physical for them to open and to see the joy on their faces playing through something like mario kart will be wonderful. I genuinely dread the day my daughter hears about roblox. As someone who has gamed for 30+ years, it simply is not for me. Give me my JRPG's that are launching in the spring over that any day of the week.

@Vega37 yes i was keeping everything crossed it would hit in early december (dare i say a missed opportunity??) , and digital coin just doesnt have the same impact!

Which makes it all the more ridiculous i cant gift a game to my sister in law for christmas. I want to get her balders gate 3, but it doesnt feel the same just giving her some random psn top up card

On the shelf for when i finish Dead Space Remake 👍

Sony will be boasting impressive numbers shortly. PS5 is everywhere at the moment and i have seen a lot of people walking out of shops today with one

Yep i have mine and thoroughly enjoyed it too! I actually thought the plat completion was higher, having looked at PSN profiles this morning, but its a good sign in particular that people are seeing out the story and then sticking around for more content

Embracer grew too quickly without a clear vision or plan for how to manage all these studios. Embracer group is made up of business people with no experience in the video game market and just saw a money making opportunity by harvesting up 'name' intellectual property in the hope of spinning a profit on name alone.

The layoffs will absolutely continue to happen as the human cost appears secondary, particularly with statements like those above:

'but we know it's a necessary thing for us to hit our new and needed goals. So overall, good progress, and we push on."

It's like they are saying we have to make a statement about it to show we care, but really we are only interested in our bottom line. Talking about the layoffs in the same paragraph as good progress is gross

@UltimateOtaku91 🤣🤣

What on earth did i just watch....knack....3...confirmed?

Games, Games, Games. That is the secret ingredient that has led to their success. Putting PS1 and PS2 aside for a moment, it was the doubling down on quality first party software, and supporting 'niche' 3rd party titles like the Yakuza series before they became big that has helped to define Sony's current identity and success. We can talk about Microsoft dropping the ball with the launch of the Xbox One, but Sony's first party output from the end of the PS3's life through to the start of the PS5's life has continuously kept that momentum going, supported by that top tier third party exclusive content that - even if it has spread its wings (cough Persona) - has an identity on Playstation.

Hopefully this shows that simply buying studios is not enough.

Sony must continue to evaluate the reasons for their success and don't move away from this. There are some games with fantastic potential on the horizon (Wolverine, Ghost of Tsushima 2 etc) so i remain excited to see what is coming next

@chrichtonsworld i dont want the case to fail. Lower prices is better for consumers and increasingly so as we approach an all digital future. Just anticipating the arguments Sony will make in their defence.

My hope is however that regardless of outcome, this is the start of greater conversations around long term consumer protection as the industry heads towards an all digital future. By which i mean:

1. Removal of monopoly on pricing on the PS Store as and when there is no alternative route to purchase

2. Consumer protection against paid for content being removed at the whim of the platform holder (i.e. through store front's being shut down - i have ALOT of digital vita content and if the store gets closed i would be furious)

3. Greater archiving of digital content

So in summary:

No i dont want the case to fail if it is found Sony adopted unethical practices.

No i dont see Sony losing the case, but if they do, hey i will get some money back.

Yes i want to see greater consumer protections in place for gamers

Way i see it is that this case falls down because:

1. Sony isnt forcing anyone to pay those prices. People can make their own purchasing decisions

2. For those unhappy with the digital price, there is more often than not a physical version available to buy at retail

3. Third parties set their own prices on the store. Sony has said this multiple times

4. Other platforms - as noted in the article - take a similar cut to Sony and charge the same prices on the store front

5. Sony regularly discount the prices of digital games on the store. Pretty much every title has had some form of discount over the past year

There are other factors at play too but will leave it there. I will say its an important case to bring when thinking about the bigger picture and as games increasingly go digital only. There will have to be some form of secondary market to keep publishers honest, but that is a conversation for another day

Will be more meaningful next year with a year of stats based on a readily available system. Not to say this isnt impressive, but stock shortages last year have had a significant influence on these figures.

Granted this months sales are going to be insane. Sony is pushing PS5 stock HARD for black friday and has been for over a month to clear out all the old stock of 'fat' PS5's. That - combined with Spiderman 2 - are going to result in silly sales numbers

@DonaldMcRonald I mean that has to be the only valid explanation!!

Logo is ace but im struggling to get my head around how the new name represents their culture 😅

2024 is set to be my 2023 - looks like a banger of a year and i will still be playing many of those this time next year 👍

Where is your bluey review please. Asking for a friend 👀

@PlayStationGamer3919 @Toot1st Helldivers 2 is out in February but other than that its a barren slate.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Silent Hill 2 will both get paraded as if they are first party titles though

Come on all, there is no way Peter isn't coming back for Spiderman 3. Once Norman becomes GG, and Doc Ock is back on the loose, Miles will need help, and Peter (and possibly another character introduced through wolverine) will be back to help.

Funnily enough i feel the opposite to many. I used to have little time for MM, but ive increasingly found him a relatable character - particularly since the spiderverse movies, and i think insomniac has done a great job with the character.

But yes Peter will be back. Give insomniac a chance before writing them off

@Beetlebum91 That Xbox is absolutely incredible

@Mauzuri Naughty Dog released Last of Us Part 2 in 2020.....

Feels unfair to criticise Sony for being the system of remasters when Nintendo Switch has remastered almost the whole Wii U catalogue - and they dont even offer upgrade paths (i'm not hating on Nintendo btw); and Microsoft would inevitably do it if there had been any Xbox One exclusives worth playing.

Fact is game development has changed. These big AAA titles we love take years and significant investment to develop. These remasters keep the release schedule ticking along, keep brand ip in peoples heads whilst the next game is developed, and provide income that can be reinvested into securing the future of the studio.

With an upgrade path and other extras, this release seems much less egregious than the remake of part 1, so it seems unfair to criticise Sony here

@BossBE All previous Sony games with upgrade paths such as ghost of tsushima, uncharted 4/lost legacy etc etc have allowed people with the disc to upgrade for the same price point so i'll be amazed if they didn't allow it for this

Ahhhhhh a 10 pound upgrade fee......i think they got me. I'm intrigued by the sound of the lost levels, and this game is just so good. Presumably the levels will be fully fleshed out as the description leaves a few questions

Mine arrived today but its waiting till i finish Spiderman 2

Hopefully can be changed on the fly? Level scaling broke Final Fantasy 8 but i assume they learnt from that. On the otherhand its nice to return to early areas, but in prior games it was more a nuisance just waltzing through low level enemies given the long load times in the transition from world map to battle screen.

Would like to give this a try at least, so long as i can switch back to normal difficulty

It isnt the last we will see of the phantom thieves. Another 1 or two titles have already been teased. Its definitely time to move on though

They sound like fantastic earbuds - although the noise cancelling on my 1000XM4's was a game changer and has been improved considerably (i am led to believe) on the XM5's - so will be missed in these.

Please come out this year. My sister in law is hard to buy for for Christmas and this will fit the bill perfectly

For me i've voted that i have found it fine. I havent fallen in love with it yet like previous generations of playstation. Part of that is because so many games are still cross-gen releases, and i've never ever had to carry out so much maintenance on a console (yes i've only removed the dust from inside the console 3 or 4 times, but i also had to replace a faulty system just outside of warranty due to a power issue which left a bitter taste).

I just feel the system hasn't got going yet. Maybe its my age, but the lack of a roadmap, and a push for live service concerns me.

I am excited for the new year and i already have Yakuza, Persona 3, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth preordered, but i want to start learning more about what Sony has on the horizon that isnt a GAAS title

I have had good experiences. I have thoroughly enjoyed Spiderman 2 so far, God of War was ace, and I loved Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and Astro's Playroom. I also thought on balance, Final Fantasy 16 was incredible, even if it doesn't hit the heights of the series for me. Horizon was decent, but was lacking something compared to Zero Dawn imo.

There are other titles of course, and i am enjoying the haptics and playing in 60 fps.

Yet, there is that something that just stops me short of truly loving the console yet. With every piece of good news, Sony has doubled down with two negative news stories. I am fully confident they will get there though and i truly believe this gen is only just getting started