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Re: Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Will Be Supported on PS5, Says Report

Svark

@AFCC That is exactly what I was thinking. I think Sony is letting Microsoft take the upper hand in this next generation unless they mirror the XBox approach to free upgrades to PS5 version (not just compatibility) when purchasing late stage PS4 games.
Sony will also have to think of something to announce that will also deal with the XBox game pass solution to keep the arms race level going forward.

Re: Dreams Update 2.10 Is Ready to Download Now on PS4, Here's All the Patch Notes

Svark

Love to see them release "Dreams" as a pack-in for the PS5 similar to the way that Nintendo released "Sports" for the Wii. Few things would happen there. First, they get the product in a lot more hands day one. Two, many people that never saw it would become fanatics for it and either as surfers or dream creators. Last, it would give Sony access to some hidden talent that could contribute to their pool of developers for the indie space.
Just a thought.

Re: Video Game Cases to Disclose Paid Random Loot Boxes

Svark

Hard to believe the ESA is owned by the big software companies and the ESRB is an off shoot of the ESA. Right?
These guys are trying to cover the fact that "loot boxes" are included in some of their biggest products and they DON'T want to walk that back.

I agree with Nightcrawler71 when he/she says it does not go far enough.
Example: the FIFA series is marked "E" for everyone and yet it is more of a casino than EA will admit. A casino that is available to a 9 year old that has their parents credit card number. Same is true for Battlefield, Madden, NBA2K, etc.

Just say, "Includes loot boxes" and tell it like it is.
The ESRB is not going to fully communicate what is going on as long as it's master is holding the reigns.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 317

Svark

Time split between Elder Scrolls Online and MLB the Show 19.
Yep, love me some MLB but I just don't see enough reason to buy this year's version over the last.
ESO is still my favorite game of the last year.
I've met so many great folks online while playing it.
Stay safe everyone....