I hope that wasn't the rumored gaming vr headset because it looks like the successor to their already existing hd headset which costs a lot more than what I was hoping for a ps4 peripheral. Give me the oculus rift price.
I want the headset as my screen, I'll pay for that alone. but I really think I don't want head tracking. I think it will grow as tiresome as waggling the Wii mote. I just want the headset and my dualshock.
If i received one of these packages by mistake, I would do my research to see if I had any legal responsibility to return it. If I was in the clear, there is no way I would respond to their threats. I would be far more likely to respond to apologetic letters and an offer of a compromise such as an additional free game or something. They got some dummies working for them.
@stuffgamer1 I agree. Microsoft's insistence on restrictions can and will only lead to more negative perception and damaged relationships. This can only be good for Sony.
sonic racing on the vita will be fun. borderlands is of course awesome but it fits in that category of I'm never going to have time to finish this. Curse you ps+!
I think organizing games is probably the biggest priority. It's a game console first and foremost and I really like being organized. One long list ain't gonna cut it.
@heyzeus002 You are absolutely correct. They are charging what they think the customer is willing to pay. And you know what? They're right. Anyone that is buying full retail games digitally is not a wise consumer in the first place, so they probably won't even notice the price hike. The consumer that buys their retail games digitally is like the "whales" that mobile games count on. You might as well milk them for all that they're worth. I'm sure they'll make plenty of money doing this.
I don't know why anyone would choose digital over retail anyway. Even if the prices are the same you are being ripped off. But to charge extra for digital makes zero sense. It's mind boggling. If these companies want a digital future (believe me it's in their interest) then the digital prices should be MUCH lower than retail. Do not support this. Buy physical.
I bought Killzone 3 Multiplayer separately on PSN and it was one of my favorite games on PS3 hands down. I couldn't care less about the single player (don't even own it) and think of the multiplayer as the whole game. It seems like Killzone is always dragged down for single player issues and I wish it could get some stand alone scores for the multiplayer because it's some of the best I've ever played and I'd pay full price for it alone.
My 2 favorite moments: when someone posted on Wikipedia that Jack Tretton was wanted for the murder of Microsoft immediately following his E3 announcement. And when they posted the "how to share games on PS4 video" on YouTube.
Mine would be Littlebigplanet, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, Journey, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, and Costume Quest. Based solely on the impression they had on me and my enjoyment, which is all that matters.
I think Knack is my most anticipated. I'm an old school cartoony platformer fan at heart. I hope the story and cut scenes really stand out. All in all I think the launch is amazing. It has your next gen racing and sports for the people who like that. It has your bigtime shooter and family friendly game. And maybe best of all 2 great look indies being given away for free. Not to mention the free upgrades to flower and sound shapes.
Quite frankly I'm more concerned about remote play. Blizzard recently announced that they are "considering" remote play for Diablo III on PS4. That's a lot different than being required. What's the deal?
I know they announced today that they will support remote play after all. But there seems to be a real disconnect between Sony and Devs since they said "we're considering it". Shouldn't devs know that they are required to implement it if that's the case?
@adf86 Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you are right that PS4 doesn't have output for the old SD cables, only HDMI. That being said, maybe you could use an adapter like HDMI to component cables.
we have a 1080p plasma about 46 or so inches. We're thinking about upgrading to bigger and adding 3D. I'm pretty comfortable with plasma, but I may look into LED as well but then I have to do all that research about what works well with gaming again.
I have Music Unlimited and I don't use my PS3 for MP3s, but I still plainly see how this is anti-consumer. I think they will update it with a patch but it is frustrating that they intentionally left it out to see if people would be mad about being funneled towards Music Unlimited. The PS4 would be significantly less of an entertainment machine if you can't put your music and video files onto it to enjoy on your TV. Of course Sony wants us to listen to music using only Music Unlimited, and to buy and rent all of our movies from Video Unlimited. But shame on them for trying to pull a fast one on their customers.
I started playing this on my Vita and I never considered not killing a zombie and just running by... maybe that's why I kept running out of ammo and dying.
I prefer Sony and Nintendo to Microsoft for many reasons other than technical power. And while I was playing third party games on PS3 I never once lamented the fact that the graphics might have been better on Xbox360. It literally never once crossed my mind. So I clearly don't buy my system based purely on where the power is at. That being said, as a Sony fan, it is simply an added bonus that makes me very satisfied that my console will have the best graphics.
The only possible way I will buy this camera is if it turns out it's required for the rumored VR headset. Otherwise there is absolutely 0% chance I will own one and I think Sony knew it. I'm very happy they didn't force it on us.
I'm left wondering if there will be a direct connection remote play option or if wifi is the only choice this time. Direct connection seems to always work better than wifi right now.
I'm also disappointed that in the playstation blog post they said "We anticipate that most PS4 titles will be playable on the PS Vita system through Remote Play." I'd rather they would say "we know for a FACT that every single PS4 game WILL be remote playable unless it makes use of the Playstation Eye Camera, because we MANDATED it."
Even though it's a shower scene, I'm still confused as to why there is information on the disc that isn't being shown in the game. Why did those camera angles or whatever even need to be on the disc.
If I was an actress in this game I would be furious that they go through the trouble of programming me naked in the first place. If it isn't part of the game there's no need for it to even be created or in the code. Except for the programmers to have something fun to play with on their computer.
@Gemuarto Thanks for the info. I actually like the story so I'm not sure if I'll be tempted to keep playing if the story ends and all that's left to do is get stronger. I assume that after I beat the story in Absence of Detention it will point me in the right direction of more things to do?
I'm still working on the Vita title. I think I'm almost done. are there alternate endings or anything making replay worth while? I keep hearing the level cap is 9999 and you can do multiple cycles and reincarnate your characters but I'd like to know why you would want to.
I completely 100% agree with @get2sammyb. "On the flipside, a lot of the blockbusters that are being released today – no matter how commercially spectacular and technologically advanced – feel like they’re being designed by committee, and are conceived to appeal to the lowest denominator."
I couldn't agree with that quote more. Enough said. There are exceptions of course, just as there are also indie games that are no good. But there isn't an ounce of my being that is even slightly interested in WatchDogs, and the indie games that rise above the rest and arrive on PS4 with the backing of Sony will no doubt be the highlight of the entire generation for me.
This isn't the type of game I'm looking for so I personally don't care. Not sure if it will affect the PS4 launch in any way, but I'm certainly not bothered by it.
I would buy Puppeteer on PS4 for sure. To me that's a game that should have been a PS4 launch title without a doubt. Games like GTA, The Last of Us, Beyond... all of those are obviously going to sell well regardless of it being towards the end of the PS3's life cycle. Games like Puppeteer and something like Knack need the added boost of a new console launch and featured billing and not a lot of competition.
I am a big proponent of storytelling in games. I would be perfectly happy to play a visual novel game with absolutely no "gameplay" required. Throw in a little bit of decision making and exploring to get the conversations going and you've got yourself a game. Sometimes if the story is good enough I find myself wishing for less gameplay. Like 999 and Virtue's Last Reward. Just gotta finish this puzzle so I can get back to the good part.
Still can't believe there's no word of something like this in the US. I guess in the end it's their loss because if there is no bundle I will likely go home with just the system and an extra controller. No game or camera. If they offered me that Killzone bundle I'd pony up the extra cash for the game and they would have succeeded in getting me to go home with that camera I have zero intention of buying otherwise.
Sony is hitting all the right buttons. They have remote play, they have the indies, they're cheaper and more powerful. Playstation TV is going to give us tv channels on our PS4. They're giving us a virtual reality headset. I can't think of anything else I could want. If Sony gets Disney on board with Playstation TV in order to include ESPN, then I will be completely out of needs.
@rjejr I don't think I'm ready to write-off the Wii U. I'm even tempted to invest in Nintendo a little bit at the moment. At the very least I'm very interested to see how Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, and Wii Fit U change Nintendo's fortunes. And then of course Smash Bros. will really shake things up. And then, let's say the Wii U is still lagging way behind all the way through 2014. Can you imagine how many people are going to buy the thing just so they can play the next gen Zelda?
@irken004 How much did you pay for that bundle? I haven't checked out amazon. The only bundles Gamestop have offered are the exact same price if you bought all of the items separately. This UK bundle is nice because it's an actual bundle that saves you money.
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Re: Live: Watch Sony's CES 2014 Press Conference Right Here
@get2sammyb that's good. I was worried bc they seemed to mention gaming and headtracking. I really hope they're able to hit less than $500.
Re: Live: Watch Sony's CES 2014 Press Conference Right Here
I hope that wasn't the rumored gaming vr headset because it looks like the successor to their already existing hd headset which costs a lot more than what I was hoping for a ps4 peripheral. Give me the oculus rift price.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite PlayStation Game of 2013?
Ni No Kuni for me. It's Studio Ghibli for crying out loud. It would be my game of most years.
Re: Rumour: PS4 Virtual Reality Headset Could Track Your Pulse, Brain Waves, and Eyes
I want the headset as my screen, I'll pay for that alone. but I really think I don't want head tracking. I think it will grow as tiresome as waggling the Wii mote. I just want the headset and my dualshock.
Re: Feature: For the Buyers - Push Square's PlayStation Christmas Shopping Guide
For anyone that has a ps3 but no playstation plus, a year of PS+ is the gift that keeps on giving. Always a great choice.
Re: Accidentally Received a Free PS Vita? Don't Smile Yet
If i received one of these packages by mistake, I would do my research to see if I had any legal responsibility to return it. If I was in the clear, there is no way I would respond to their threats. I would be far more likely to respond to apologetic letters and an offer of a compromise such as an additional free game or something. They got some dummies working for them.
Re: How Microsoft's Hostile Indie Policies Could Impact PS4
@stuffgamer1 I agree. Microsoft's insistence on restrictions can and will only lead to more negative perception and damaged relationships. This can only be good for Sony.
Re: Looking for a Cheap PS4? You Should Probably Avoid eBay
I won't sell mine unless people start paying 2x
Re: You'll Be Able to Try Killzone: Shadow Fall's Multiplayer for Free Next Month
I hope they separate the MP from the SP campaign again for a lower price.
Re: Sony Gives Thanks with Meaty North American PS Plus Update
sonic racing on the vita will be fun. borderlands is of course awesome but it fits in that category of I'm never going to have time to finish this. Curse you ps+!
Re: Now You Can Attend Music Concerts Directly from Your PS3
Hey that's pretty neat. Are you watching live streams of concerts? And if you don't catch the live stream of a concert, can you watch it later?
Re: Feature: Five PS4 Features That Future Firmware Updates Must Include
I think organizing games is probably the biggest priority. It's a game console first and foremost and I really like being organized. One long list ain't gonna cut it.
Re: PS4's UK Digital Prices Will Stretch Your Wallet Pretty Wide
@heyzeus002 You are absolutely correct. They are charging what they think the customer is willing to pay. And you know what? They're right. Anyone that is buying full retail games digitally is not a wise consumer in the first place, so they probably won't even notice the price hike. The consumer that buys their retail games digitally is like the "whales" that mobile games count on. You might as well milk them for all that they're worth. I'm sure they'll make plenty of money doing this.
Re: PS4's UK Digital Prices Will Stretch Your Wallet Pretty Wide
I don't know why anyone would choose digital over retail anyway. Even if the prices are the same you are being ripped off. But to charge extra for digital makes zero sense. It's mind boggling. If these companies want a digital future (believe me it's in their interest) then the digital prices should be MUCH lower than retail. Do not support this. Buy physical.
Re: Rumour: Leaked Lore Suggests Telltale is Working on Game of Thrones Title
a very demanding property to adapt. I wish them luck and I hope it's awesome.
Re: Review: Killzone: Shadow Fall (PlayStation 4)
I bought Killzone 3 Multiplayer separately on PSN and it was one of my favorite games on PS3 hands down. I couldn't care less about the single player (don't even own it) and think of the multiplayer as the whole game. It seems like Killzone is always dragged down for single player issues and I wish it could get some stand alone scores for the multiplayer because it's some of the best I've ever played and I'd pay full price for it alone.
Re: Feature: Greatness Awaits - How PS4 Won the Hearts of Gamers
My 2 favorite moments: when someone posted on Wikipedia that Jack Tretton was wanted for the murder of Microsoft immediately following his E3 announcement. And when they posted the "how to share games on PS4 video" on YouTube.
Re: Feature: Games of the Generation - Sammy's Five Favourites
Mine would be Littlebigplanet, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, Journey, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, and Costume Quest. Based solely on the impression they had on me and my enjoyment, which is all that matters.
Re: Round Up: Knack Reviews Punch PS4 Exclusive Down to Size
I'm gonna need to read more to figure out exactly what they didn't like. Is the story bad? Fighting no fun? Is it broken?
Re: Feature: What Does the PS4's Launch Lineup Look Like?
I think Knack is my most anticipated. I'm an old school cartoony platformer fan at heart. I hope the story and cut scenes really stand out. All in all I think the launch is amazing. It has your next gen racing and sports for the people who like that. It has your bigtime shooter and family friendly game. And maybe best of all 2 great look indies being given away for free. Not to mention the free upgrades to flower and sound shapes.
Re: Yes, You Can Still Sell and Share Your Games on PS4
Quite frankly I'm more concerned about remote play. Blizzard recently announced that they are "considering" remote play for Diablo III on PS4. That's a lot different than being required. What's the deal?
I know they announced today that they will support remote play after all. But there seems to be a real disconnect between Sony and Devs since they said "we're considering it". Shouldn't devs know that they are required to implement it if that's the case?
Re: Poll: How Many PS3 Games Do You Hope to Finish Before Fully Focusing on PS4?
I am drowning in my backlog
Re: Poll: What Are Your Plans for the PS4's Launch?
I will be picking mine up and waiting til XMas to open it. And if demand goes crazy closer to Xmas I might still sell it.
Re: Talking Point: Is a Big Reveal Likely During Sony's PS4 Launch Livestream?
Any chance they unveil a VR headset here?
Re: Talking Point: Are You Upgrading Your Television in Preparation for PS4?
@adf86 Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you are right that PS4 doesn't have output for the old SD cables, only HDMI. That being said, maybe you could use an adapter like HDMI to component cables.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Upgrading Your Television in Preparation for PS4?
we have a 1080p plasma about 46 or so inches. We're thinking about upgrading to bigger and adding 3D. I'm pretty comfortable with plasma, but I may look into LED as well but then I have to do all that research about what works well with gaming again.
Re: Rainbow Moon Brightens Up PS Vita from 3rd December
I'll be getting this on my Vita for certain.
Re: Want to Listen to Music on PS4? You're Going to Need Music Unlimited
I have Music Unlimited and I don't use my PS3 for MP3s, but I still plainly see how this is anti-consumer. I think they will update it with a patch but it is frustrating that they intentionally left it out to see if people would be mad about being funneled towards Music Unlimited. The PS4 would be significantly less of an entertainment machine if you can't put your music and video files onto it to enjoy on your TV. Of course Sony wants us to listen to music using only Music Unlimited, and to buy and rent all of our movies from Video Unlimited. But shame on them for trying to pull a fast one on their customers.
Re: Review: Resident Evil: Director's Cut (PSone)
I started playing this on my Vita and I never considered not killing a zombie and just running by... maybe that's why I kept running out of ammo and dying.
Re: Talking Point: How Much Do Format Face-Offs Really Matter?
I prefer Sony and Nintendo to Microsoft for many reasons other than technical power. And while I was playing third party games on PS3 I never once lamented the fact that the graphics might have been better on Xbox360. It literally never once crossed my mind. So I clearly don't buy my system based purely on where the power is at. That being said, as a Sony fan, it is simply an added bonus that makes me very satisfied that my console will have the best graphics.
Re: Point Your Peepers at This PlayStation Eye Unboxing
The only possible way I will buy this camera is if it turns out it's required for the rumored VR headset. Otherwise there is absolutely 0% chance I will own one and I think Sony knew it. I'm very happy they didn't force it on us.
Re: PS4 Firmware Update v1.50 Prepares You for the Next Generation
I'm left wondering if there will be a direct connection remote play option or if wifi is the only choice this time. Direct connection seems to always work better than wifi right now.
I'm also disappointed that in the playstation blog post they said "We anticipate that most PS4 titles will be playable on the PS Vita system through Remote Play." I'd rather they would say "we know for a FACT that every single PS4 game WILL be remote playable unless it makes use of the Playstation Eye Camera, because we MANDATED it."
Re: Rumour: Sony Wants the 'Net to Put Jodie Holmes' Clothes Back On
Even though it's a shower scene, I'm still confused as to why there is information on the disc that isn't being shown in the game. Why did those camera angles or whatever even need to be on the disc.
Re: Rumour: Sony Wants the 'Net to Put Jodie Holmes' Clothes Back On
If I was an actress in this game I would be furious that they go through the trouble of programming me naked in the first place. If it isn't part of the game there's no need for it to even be created or in the code. Except for the programmers to have something fun to play with on their computer.
Re: Review: Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness (PlayStation 3)
@Gemuarto Thanks for the info. I actually like the story so I'm not sure if I'll be tempted to keep playing if the story ends and all that's left to do is get stronger. I assume that after I beat the story in Absence of Detention it will point me in the right direction of more things to do?
Re: Review: Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness (PlayStation 3)
I'm still working on the Vita title. I think I'm almost done. are there alternate endings or anything making replay worth while? I keep hearing the level cap is 9999 and you can do multiple cycles and reincarnate your characters but I'd like to know why you would want to.
Re: Soapbox: Stop Sobbing Over Retail Releases and Embrace PS4's Smaller Titles
I completely 100% agree with @get2sammyb. "On the flipside, a lot of the blockbusters that are being released today – no matter how commercially spectacular and technologically advanced – feel like they’re being designed by committee, and are conceived to appeal to the lowest denominator."
I couldn't agree with that quote more. Enough said. There are exceptions of course, just as there are also indie games that are no good. But there isn't an ounce of my being that is even slightly interested in WatchDogs, and the indie games that rise above the rest and arrive on PS4 with the backing of Sony will no doubt be the highlight of the entire generation for me.
Re: Rumour: Could DriveClub Be Racing Past Its Launch Release Date?
Next thing you know remote play with the Vita will be delayed to an undisclosed date.
I certainly wouldn't mind getting the multiplayer of Killzone with PS+ instead.
Re: PS4 Lineup Swells with Sony Santa Monica Smash Hits
@get2sammyb was it a mistake including it in the first paragraph?
Re: PS4 Lineup Swells with Sony Santa Monica Smash Hits
wow that's really nice. so will flower and journey both look noticeably nicer?
Re: We Certainly Wouldn't Object to PS4 Boxes Looking Like This
I would love for black to be the standard box color.
Re: Reaction: Watch Dogs' Delay Is a Shame, but PS4 Won't Lose Connection with Consumers
This isn't the type of game I'm looking for so I personally don't care. Not sure if it will affect the PS4 launch in any way, but I'm certainly not bothered by it.
Re: Amazon UK Reduces PS4 Mega Bundle to Match Xbox One's Price
Why oh why isn't this in the US? Someone bug Sony about that.
Re: Video: Killzone: Shadow Fall's Looking Seriously Stunning These Days
I really think the only way I'm getting this day 1 is if the US gives us a real bundle like EU.
Re: Feature: Five PS3 Exclusives Likely to be Ported to PS4
I would buy Puppeteer on PS4 for sure. To me that's a game that should have been a PS4 launch title without a doubt. Games like GTA, The Last of Us, Beyond... all of those are obviously going to sell well regardless of it being towards the end of the PS3's life cycle. Games like Puppeteer and something like Knack need the added boost of a new console launch and featured billing and not a lot of competition.
Re: Talking Point: How Much Game Does a Video Game Need?
I am a big proponent of storytelling in games. I would be perfectly happy to play a visual novel game with absolutely no "gameplay" required. Throw in a little bit of decision making and exploring to get the conversations going and you've got yourself a game. Sometimes if the story is good enough I find myself wishing for less gameplay. Like 999 and Virtue's Last Reward. Just gotta finish this puzzle so I can get back to the good part.
Re: Pre-Ordered a PS4? Here Are Your Bundle Options in the UK
Still can't believe there's no word of something like this in the US. I guess in the end it's their loss because if there is no bundle I will likely go home with just the system and an extra controller. No game or camera. If they offered me that Killzone bundle I'd pony up the extra cash for the game and they would have succeeded in getting me to go home with that camera I have zero intention of buying otherwise.
Re: North American Consumers Pick PS4 As Their Christmas Console
Sony is hitting all the right buttons. They have remote play, they have the indies, they're cheaper and more powerful. Playstation TV is going to give us tv channels on our PS4. They're giving us a virtual reality headset. I can't think of anything else I could want. If Sony gets Disney on board with Playstation TV in order to include ESPN, then I will be completely out of needs.
Re: North American Consumers Pick PS4 As Their Christmas Console
@rjejr I don't think I'm ready to write-off the Wii U. I'm even tempted to invest in Nintendo a little bit at the moment. At the very least I'm very interested to see how Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, and Wii Fit U change Nintendo's fortunes. And then of course Smash Bros. will really shake things up. And then, let's say the Wii U is still lagging way behind all the way through 2014. Can you imagine how many people are going to buy the thing just so they can play the next gen Zelda?
Re: Bumper Killzone: Shadow Fall Bundle Matches Up with Xbox One
@irken004 How much did you pay for that bundle? I haven't checked out amazon. The only bundles Gamestop have offered are the exact same price if you bought all of the items separately. This UK bundle is nice because it's an actual bundle that saves you money.