The only live service game I want from them is a F2P Playstation All Stars spinoff a la Multiversus.
Putting that aside, I'm still worried since a lot of their live service/online only MP games attempts have been middling to say the least (anyone still remember Predator and Destruction All Stars?), so I'm hoping Bungie actually helps Sony on this area.
Again, very worried since a lot of their live service games were either quickly forgotten (Destruction all stars, predator hunting grounds) or got the axe (hardware rivals, tomorrow children, etc.) If it's true that the Bungie buyout will help improve their live service model, then godspeed, but personally, I just wish they focused more on singleplayer games with multiplayer modes/components (Ghost of Tsushima is a good example).
Makes me wonder if it's possible for other ps1 games to recieve the online treatment. Maybe even PS2 games? Imagine playing War of the Monster or Tekken 3 online lol that would be awesome.
Then again, it could be like Nintendo Switch Online, where the classics can be played with internet but can only let you connect with friends. Who knows really? Guess we have to wait and see.
Hopefully more PS1, PSP, PS2 and PS3 games that we all love (and maybe some gems too) will be around the corner. Still surprised how's there's only one psp game. Expected maybe the God of War psp games or spmething.
@Ssimsim The PS4/5 lineup is solid but the classics are still lacking. There's some good additions like Demon's Souls ps3, Jumping Flash, Ape Escape, etc, but it's not enough. I'm hoping they'll add more soon.
I'm hoping they'll add more PS1/2/3 and PSP games. There's still some classics missing, like Twisted Metal, Legend of Dragoon, Syphon Filter 2, Parrapa, God of War games, Folklore, etc.
Also, I did NOT expect classic Demon's Souls to be added lol Still happy though. More people can finally experience how Demon's Souls originally was, and I think it's good for those who don't have a PS5 yet.
Looks very solid but let's just hope it turns out well.
Anyone still remember Sword and Fairy 6 and its disastrous buggy launch? I'm hoping this one does it better than the previous one. From the looks of it, it's like a mix of Tales with Xuan Yuan Sword 7, and definitely a major improvement over 6's combat, so who knows lol
@Flaming_Kaiser True, although I do miss the weird ancient aesthetic the original game had, especially the music (Remake's ost is not bad but it went a bit overboard with the vocals. Case in point? Dirty colossus lol), which still makes it one of a kind in the Souls series. Plus it's always nice to look back at how Demon's Souls used to look like, like watching an old movie after watching its remake just to see what was the original movie's vision back then. It may not hold up today but it's still important to Playstation's history.
Really hope that's true. I understand that it's complicated but I'd rather wait years for a functional PS3 emulator on the home consoles than having none at all. Heck, imagine playing the OG demon's souls as well.
While I'm not too comfortable with these kinds of horror games, It's kinda hypocritical for Sony to do this when games like Mortal Kombat 11 and The Last of Us 2 introduces some nasty stuff yet are uncensored on Playstation. Seriously, Sony, this is not a good picture. Might as well get the xbox and pc version to those who are interested...
If this helps improve the quality and support of their live service games, then Im interested.
Regardless though, Sony should better off focus on singleplayer games with multiplayer elements/modes. I'd much rather have Bungie work on a new Resistance or Killzone game than to have them make another live service game.
It's a big shame for the game. What was once a highly anticipated game turned out to be another disappointing blunder, but I shouldn't be sueprised at this point.
A shame cause despite Destruction All stars' issues, it's still a slightly better live service vehicular combat attempt than their previous one, Hardware Rivals, and it atleast gave the devs some experience. I honestly don't know how Firesprite games, who only games that they have worked on was Persistence and Playroom, could handle the game since they dont have any existing experience on making a vehicular combat game.
My one guess on why they did this, considering they're currently on a VR game, it's probably to release the game not just on PS5 but also on PSVR2.
Glad to see a China hero project game get some love. Weird voice acting aside, it's definitely one of the better games of the year. Considering Sony helped to fund the game, my wish is that they could consider forming a partnership with TiGames so they could have their very first chinese first party studio.
So far their efforts with China has been slightly improving with the likes of FIST, Hardcore Mecha and Lost Soul Aside. Still a shame about what happened with Monkey King hero is back though, especially considering how that game was marketed in China, only for it to fall into obscurity. I'm pretty sure it's the last chinese game Sony Asia has made as of late. Kinda why I wished Sony just bought TiGames or even the Hardcore Mecha devs so that they can develop some good chinese first party titles.
@JustPlainLoco Agreed. It's definitely, so far, the best we got from China Hero Project (Hardcore Mecha coming second). Plus, it would be nice to have a chinese sony studio.
And as for Other Ocean, another idea is that, while Bluepoint can work on bigger scale remakes/remasters, they could also work on smaller scale remakes/remasters, like a Jak and Daxter or something along the lines. Still, new IPs would be good too, and if Medievil 2 remake does well, I would love to see them make Medievil 3. Also, what I love about Medievil remake is that you can actually unlock the PS1 game as a reward, which is really neat.
While Guns Up was nothing to write home about (in fact, I just now realized it even existed lol), I'm still glad that they joined the Playstation family, and here's hoping Sony could finally support them with a bigger boost in their budget for their titles/ports.
Honestly, while we're at it, I wouldn't mind if they also bought the developers who worked on the Medievil remake (or heck, maybe also F.I.S.T. devs just so they can have a chinese dev as part of the PS family for once), but that's just me.
@Deadhunter @nessisonett Yeah lol Not a fan of Paul Anderson's movies but tbf, he wanted to establish his own take on the Resident Evil story without relying to much on being too much like the games, which is why I praise them for standing on their own, even if later on the movies got worse lol
I honestly don't mind adapting the games into movies but when it comes to cases like this? Just turn it into a tv series or something lol
Say all you want about Wes Anderson's movies but atleast they tell their own story in their own world. It's why the first Resident evil movie, while not perfect, still kicks ass as its own thing. This one feels like it's reliant too much on fanservice (even the marketing solely focused on that aspect and nothing more), and not in a good way, since it's focused on cramming two different games into one, not letting enough room to breath. Would have been better if this movie focused more on the first game, and then the sequel could focus on both the second and third games, since they technically take place at the same time.
@TheGamerNextDoor Agreed. Would personally love to see a Vita collection for the PS4. Could include Murasaki Baby, Oreshika, Freedom Wars, Soul Sacrifice, Unncharted GA, Killzone Mercenaries, etc.
Aw man. That's a shame. Guess it was inevitable, since their online weren't that popular but still it sucks. I'm hoping maybe the PSONE group could support PS vita games in the future.
Maybe once my classes ends, I'll jump in on multiplayer for both of these before they shut down. Regardless, RIP Freedom Wars and Soul Sacrifice. You were both some of Vita's great gems. Also Oreshika will also get its servers shut down, so to those who are yet to complete the game, you better scan those OP qr codes as fast you can.
Definitely more excited for Mortal Shell. As for Godfall though? I wonder how much they improved. Never got to play the game but I might give the game a try.
F.I.S.T. for me. Was a good surprise imo. Definitely China Hero's best title so far. Procession to Chivalry is great as well, and highky recommended for Monty Python fans.
@Sakisa this. Really sad neither the playstation or xbox version were reviewed.
Even if it did released, I highly doubt it'll meet everyone's expectations. It barely feels like a successor to Beyond Good and Evil. I understand what David Jaffe meant back when it was announced as a live service, but I wouldn't mind if the game stood on its own without the need of the BG&E ip.
@Marquez Sony's recent attempts with GaaS/online-only games just weren't great, and they know it, yet they still insist on continuing making them. Just look at what happened with Hardware Rivalds, Drawn to Death, Predator, Destruction All Stars, Tommorrow Children, etc.
Sony should just stick with single player games with multiplayer components/modes. Ghost of Tsushima with Legends and Bloodborne are good examples.
@Nepp67 yep lol righr down to some of the similar sound effects and animations from Bloodborne and Sekiro. Wouldn't mind so much if it tried to add some twist like say, Code Vein, Nioh, Immortal Shell or Surge (heck, even Lords of the Fallen tried), but it just looked like a straight up carbon copy.
With Lies of P, while taking place in a victorian setting, it atleast adds some neat mechanics to its gameplay not present in bloodborne, like grappling enemies towards you or performing continous counters. Plus, I prefer the art direction here, where every enemies has this weird automaton/doll look to them.
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Re: Sucker Punch Staffing Up for What Sounds Like Ghost of Tsushima 2
I personally think it would be cool if, in the sequel, you could invite players to help you in the overworld. Kinda like what Elden Ring has.
Re: Mini Review: Tekken 2 (PS1) - Broken and Awkward, But Still a Classic Fighter
Still hoping we'll get Tekken 3 soon. Prefer it more over the second game.
Re: A Handful of Games Separate PS Plus Extra, Premium Lists in USA, Europe
I unironically chuckled when I saw Umbrella Coprs there lol
Re: New PS Plus Ad Is Absolutely Packed with Game References
Just saw the saw cleaver lol Sony really be teasing us by acknowledging Bloodborne and yet still won't announce a remaster lol
Re: Aliens: Fireteam Elite's First Expansion, Pathogen, is Coming to PS5, PS4 in August
Forgot about this game ngl, though it's nice seeing it get supported. Definitely better than Aliens Colonial Marines.
Re: Forgotten Multiplayer Spin-Off Resident Evil Re:Verse Gobbles a Green Herb on 28th October
The fact that they didn't show any new gameplay is kinda worrisome.
Re: Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection for PS5, PS4 Is Totally Bogus
Out of all the classic games that could have gotten a re-release...why these lol
The only reason why I even knew these games existed was because of AVGN lmao
Re: Sony and Bungie Will Create a Live Service Centre of Excellence Once Acquisition Closes
The only live service game I want from them is a F2P Playstation All Stars spinoff a la Multiversus.
Putting that aside, I'm still worried since a lot of their live service/online only MP games attempts have been middling to say the least (anyone still remember Predator and Destruction All Stars?), so I'm hoping Bungie actually helps Sony on this area.
Re: More Than Half of PlayStation's Investment Could Be in Live Service Games by 2025
Again, very worried since a lot of their live service games were either quickly forgotten (Destruction all stars, predator hunting grounds) or got the axe (hardware rivals, tomorrow children, etc.) If it's true that the Bungie buyout will help improve their live service model, then godspeed, but personally, I just wish they focused more on singleplayer games with multiplayer modes/components (Ghost of Tsushima is a good example).
Re: PS Plus Games for Asia Officially Confirmed
I did not expect toy story 2 to be added to the asia list lol wondering of this means it'll come overseas too?
Re: PS1 Game Worms World Party Appears to Have Online Multiplayer on PS5, PS4
Makes me wonder if it's possible for other ps1 games to recieve the online treatment. Maybe even PS2 games? Imagine playing War of the Monster or Tekken 3 online lol that would be awesome.
Then again, it could be like Nintendo Switch Online, where the classics can be played with internet but can only let you connect with friends. Who knows really? Guess we have to wait and see.
Re: PS Plus Extra, Premium Tiers Will Be Refreshed Monthly with New Games
Hopefully more PS1, PSP, PS2 and PS3 games that we all love (and maybe some gems too) will be around the corner. Still surprised how's there's only one psp game. Expected maybe the God of War psp games or spmething.
Re: Sony Shares First Look at PS Plus Extra, Premium Games
@Ssimsim The PS4/5 lineup is solid but the classics are still lacking. There's some good additions like Demon's Souls ps3, Jumping Flash, Ape Escape, etc, but it's not enough. I'm hoping they'll add more soon.
Re: Sony Shares First Look at PS Plus Extra, Premium Games
I'm hoping they'll add more PS1/2/3 and PSP games. There's still some classics missing, like Twisted Metal, Legend of Dragoon, Syphon Filter 2, Parrapa, God of War games, Folklore, etc.
Also, I did NOT expect classic Demon's Souls to be added lol Still happy though. More people can finally experience how Demon's Souls originally was, and I think it's good for those who don't have a PS5 yet.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 426
I'll be playing some Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, and maybe play some rounds on Ghost of Tsushima Legends.
Re: Action RPG Sword and Fairy: Together Forever Arrives on PS5, PS4 This Summer
Looks very solid but let's just hope it turns out well.
Anyone still remember Sword and Fairy 6 and its disastrous buggy launch? I'm hoping this one does it better than the previous one. From the looks of it, it's like a mix of Tales with Xuan Yuan Sword 7, and definitely a major improvement over 6's combat, so who knows lol
Re: PS3 Emulation Allegedly in Production for PS5
@Flaming_Kaiser True, although I do miss the weird ancient aesthetic the original game had, especially the music (Remake's ost is not bad but it went a bit overboard with the vocals. Case in point? Dirty colossus lol), which still makes it one of a kind in the Souls series. Plus it's always nice to look back at how Demon's Souls used to look like, like watching an old movie after watching its remake just to see what was the original movie's vision back then. It may not hold up today but it's still important to Playstation's history.
Re: PS3 Emulation Allegedly in Production for PS5
Really hope that's true. I understand that it's complicated but I'd rather wait years for a functional PS3 emulator on the home consoles than having none at all. Heck, imagine playing the OG demon's souls as well.
Re: Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Has Been Offline All Day
And this is why online only games are almost never a good thing.
Re: Uncharted's Nate Drake, Chloe Frazer Gliding to Fortnite on PS5, PS4
Kinda expected but still a nice surprise. Always thought an Uncharted collab would have made more sense than a God of War collab imo.
Re: Distressing Horror Martha Is Dead Censored on PS5, PS4
While I'm not too comfortable with these kinds of horror games, It's kinda hypocritical for Sony to do this when games like Mortal Kombat 11 and The Last of Us 2 introduces some nasty stuff yet are uncensored on Playstation. Seriously, Sony, this is not a good picture. Might as well get the xbox and pc version to those who are interested...
Re: The Last of Us Dev Naughty Dog Hiring for Three PS5, PS4 Games
I'd take a R&C styled reboot for Jak and Daxter at this point. I just want more Jak lol
Re: PlayStation Studios Is Developing 'Several' Live Service Games
If this helps improve the quality and support of their live service games, then Im interested.
Regardless though, Sony should better off focus on singleplayer games with multiplayer elements/modes. I'd much rather have Bungie work on a new Resistance or Killzone game than to have them make another live service game.
Re: The Seven Deadly Sins Is Getting an Open World Action Game, and It Looks Damn Good
Will still tone down my expectations but so far, already better than Knights of Brittannia.
Re: A Big Eyes and Mouth God of War PC Mod Has Gone Viral
Stuff like this is why I hope Bloodborne comes to PC.
Re: Battlefield 2042 Could Potentially Go Free-to-Play After Poor Performance on PS5, PS4
It's a big shame for the game. What was once a highly anticipated game turned out to be another disappointing blunder, but I shouldn't be sueprised at this point.
Re: PlayStation Indies Evangelist Shuhei Yoshida to Speak at Asia-Pacific Game Summit This Week
Wonder if he'll announce or talk about an indie from China Hero Project similar to what they did to F.I.S.T.
Re: Twisted Metal PS5 Reboot Studio Swapped Mid-Development
A shame cause despite Destruction All stars' issues, it's still a slightly better live service vehicular combat attempt than their previous one, Hardware Rivals, and it atleast gave the devs some experience. I honestly don't know how Firesprite games, who only games that they have worked on was Persistence and Playroom, could handle the game since they dont have any existing experience on making a vehicular combat game.
My one guess on why they did this, considering they're currently on a VR game, it's probably to release the game not just on PS5 but also on PSVR2.
Re: Soapbox: Don't Let F.I.S.T. Pass You By
Glad to see a China hero project game get some love. Weird voice acting aside, it's definitely one of the better games of the year. Considering Sony helped to fund the game, my wish is that they could consider forming a partnership with TiGames so they could have their very first chinese first party studio.
Re: PS5's First Commercial in China Is All About Bringing Stories to Life
So far their efforts with China has been slightly improving with the likes of FIST, Hardcore Mecha and Lost Soul Aside. Still a shame about what happened with Monkey King hero is back though, especially considering how that game was marketed in China, only for it to fall into obscurity. I'm pretty sure it's the last chinese game Sony Asia has made as of late. Kinda why I wished Sony just bought TiGames or even the Hardcore Mecha devs so that they can develop some good chinese first party titles.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus January 2022 PS5, PS4 Games Leaked Early
Funny enough, my brother was considering on getting Strikers for the switch lol
Re: Mini Review: Aeterna Noctis (PS5) - A Solid Yet Familiar Metroidvania
Appearantly, this game was part of PS Talents, and looking at the reviews, this might very well be one of the very few better games from Talents.
Re: Sony Acquires Guns Up Team Valkyrie Entertainment
@JustPlainLoco Agreed. It's definitely, so far, the best we got from China Hero Project (Hardcore Mecha coming second). Plus, it would be nice to have a chinese sony studio.
And as for Other Ocean, another idea is that, while Bluepoint can work on bigger scale remakes/remasters, they could also work on smaller scale remakes/remasters, like a Jak and Daxter or something along the lines. Still, new IPs would be good too, and if Medievil 2 remake does well, I would love to see them make Medievil 3. Also, what I love about Medievil remake is that you can actually unlock the PS1 game as a reward, which is really neat.
Re: Sony Acquires Guns Up Team Valkyrie Entertainment
While Guns Up was nothing to write home about (in fact, I just now realized it even existed lol), I'm still glad that they joined the Playstation family, and here's hoping Sony could finally support them with a bigger boost in their budget for their titles/ports.
Honestly, while we're at it, I wouldn't mind if they also bought the developers who worked on the Medievil remake (or heck, maybe also F.I.S.T. devs just so they can have a chinese dev as part of the PS family for once), but that's just me.
Re: Rumour: New PlayStation Subscription Will Give Access to PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP Games
Just hope it's handled as well as Gamepass since I don't wnat it to be as bad as Nintendo Online.
Re: Movie Review: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City - Reshuffled Reboot Misses the Mark
@Deadhunter @nessisonett Yeah lol Not a fan of Paul Anderson's movies but tbf, he wanted to establish his own take on the Resident Evil story without relying to much on being too much like the games, which is why I praise them for standing on their own, even if later on the movies got worse lol
I honestly don't mind adapting the games into movies but when it comes to cases like this? Just turn it into a tv series or something lol
Re: Movie Review: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City - Reshuffled Reboot Misses the Mark
Say all you want about Wes Anderson's movies but atleast they tell their own story in their own world. It's why the first Resident evil movie, while not perfect, still kicks ass as its own thing. This one feels like it's reliant too much on fanservice (even the marketing solely focused on that aspect and nothing more), and not in a good way, since it's focused on cramming two different games into one, not letting enough room to breath. Would have been better if this movie focused more on the first game, and then the sequel could focus on both the second and third games, since they technically take place at the same time.
Re: Major Dreams Update Makes Creation Easier with Templates, Adds New Media Molecule Game
Nice. Seems like a good headstart for those who wnat to create for the first time.
Re: PS Vita Exclusives Freedom Wars, Soul Sacrifice to Have Servers Shuttered
@TheGamerNextDoor Agreed. Would personally love to see a Vita collection for the PS4. Could include Murasaki Baby, Oreshika, Freedom Wars, Soul Sacrifice, Unncharted GA, Killzone Mercenaries, etc.
Re: PS Vita Exclusives Freedom Wars, Soul Sacrifice to Have Servers Shuttered
Aw man. That's a shame. Guess it was inevitable, since their online weren't that popular but still it sucks. I'm hoping maybe the PSONE group could support PS vita games in the future.
Maybe once my classes ends, I'll jump in on multiplayer for both of these before they shut down. Regardless, RIP Freedom Wars and Soul Sacrifice. You were both some of Vita's great gems. Also Oreshika will also get its servers shut down, so to those who are yet to complete the game, you better scan those OP qr codes as fast you can.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus December 2021 PS5, PS4 Games Leaked Early
Definitely more excited for Mortal Shell. As for Godfall though? I wonder how much they improved. Never got to play the game but I might give the game a try.
Re: A Group of Fans Are Reviving PS3's Online Multiplayer with Emulated Servers
Awesome! Might go back playing killzone 2 once I have enough free time.
Re: Talking Point: What Were the Best PS5, PS4 Hidden Gems of 2021?
F.I.S.T. for me. Was a good surprise imo. Definitely China Hero's best title so far. Procession to Chivalry is great as well, and highky recommended for Monty Python fans.
@Sakisa this. Really sad neither the playstation or xbox version were reviewed.
Re: Rumour: Beyond Good and Evil 2 'Still Several Years Away'
Even if it did released, I highly doubt it'll meet everyone's expectations. It barely feels like a successor to Beyond Good and Evil. I understand what David Jaffe meant back when it was announced as a live service, but I wouldn't mind if the game stood on its own without the need of the BG&E ip.
Re: Guerrilla Games Hiring People with Live Service Experience for Unannounced Project
@Marquez Sony's recent attempts with GaaS/online-only games just weren't great, and they know it, yet they still insist on continuing making them. Just look at what happened with Hardware Rivalds, Drawn to Death, Predator, Destruction All Stars, Tommorrow Children, etc.
Sony should just stick with single player games with multiplayer components/modes. Ghost of Tsushima with Legends and Bloodborne are good examples.
Re: Cancelled Batman Game Concept Art Shows Old, Bearded Batman Alongside Younger Hero
@Constable_What Definitely. Batman Beyond was one of my favorite cartoons.
Re: PS5 Action RPG Lies of P Wants to Scratch Your Bloodborne Itch in New Gameplay Trailer
@Nepp67 yep lol righr down to some of the similar sound effects and animations from Bloodborne and Sekiro. Wouldn't mind so much if it tried to add some twist like say, Code Vein, Nioh, Immortal Shell or Surge (heck, even Lords of the Fallen tried), but it just looked like a straight up carbon copy.
With Lies of P, while taking place in a victorian setting, it atleast adds some neat mechanics to its gameplay not present in bloodborne, like grappling enemies towards you or performing continous counters. Plus, I prefer the art direction here, where every enemies has this weird automaton/doll look to them.
Re: PS5 Action RPG Lies of P Wants to Scratch Your Bloodborne Itch in New Gameplay Trailer
I'm a sucker for aesthetics like this so I'm down. Much more exciting than Wuchang Fallen Feathers imo.
Re: Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 HD Removed from PS Store Today Temporarily
Thank goodness I bought the game on my Vita.
Re: EA Believes Blockchain Based Games May Be Industry's Future
So basically, EA is becoming even more greedy? Color me surprised lol