This is how the studios are avoiding layoffs between games and training up newbies. Also, having the sequels on PS5 but not the first game(s) is weird. Only Horizon and GoW have this problem now, at least.
I love HK and was looking forward to this when it was announced, thinking there would be an awesome vibe sort of like Sleeping Dogs. I watched someone playing early access... The race is run by a white american? The clubs are run by a Japanese and a Latina? There isn't even a cheesy Canto vs. Brit trope? This game is a joke!
I very much suspect Concord and perhaps the whole "12 live service games" initiative is why Connie Booth suddenly left around the time the CEO changed and just before TLoU online was cancelled.
Sony saw the writing on the wall for the last several months and wasted a bunch of money on animated ads that don't look like the game. They should have moved to f2p before announcing the price and rethought the monetization. Where was Bungie and their "centre of excellence" advice?
I'm just not digging the aesthetic or the story here. The UI looks like they took the Persona 5 menus and intentionally ruined the clean look that made them so clear and usable.
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Re: Feature: Everything You Can Do in PS5's New Welcome Hub
FYI: you are serving fake ads about a Canadian political party leader.
Bye!
Re: Making Metaphor: ReFantazio, Persona's Immaculate Menus Is 'Really Annoying', Says Director
I'm really not liking what they did.
The font and colours hugely decrease legibility and the "cool" glitch effects are a distraction.
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Triggers Social Media, Ex-Sony Exec Says 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It'
Every studio should sign even a small deal with Sweet Baby just so these losers find a different hobby to vent their toxic insecurity.
Re: Don't Nod 'Disappointed' by Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Jusant Sales
Banishers is on my wish list but it's really long.
Re: Reaction: Why There Are So Many Unnecessary PS5 Remasters for Games That Don't Need Them
This is how the studios are avoiding layoffs between games and training up newbies.
Also, having the sequels on PS5 but not the first game(s) is weird. Only Horizon and GoW have this problem now, at least.
Re: Sony Priming 'Even Less Exciting' PS5 Remaster for State of Play
If 43% of 60M people want a Horizon remaster, that sounds good for Sony.
Re: Sony Pulled Bungie's Head Out of Its Ass, and an Ex-Lawyer Reckons That Was a Good Thing
Now we just need sony to pivot Marathon to a solo/co-op campaign with a decent multiplayer mode.
Re: Latest PS5 Firmware Adds Welcome Hub, Adaptive Controller Charging, Much More
FYI: Explore is US only
Re: Capcom Finally Breaks Silence on Dragon's Dogma 2, Confirms New Update Is Incoming
I still haven't bought it since it isn't finished yet.
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
I think it's funny that people thought this would be $600 when the new 2TB series X with no other upgrades except a paint job is $600.
Re: 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
@GreatAuk
LMAO cheers!
Re: 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
@TheArt
Or series S issues keep devs off xbox since games don't sell there anyway.
Re: 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
@GreatAuk
People in the US don't know about anything outside the US, generally.
Re: 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
When this is on a shelf next to the 2TB xbox that has a new paint job ($600), it will seem like a bargain for what you get.
Re: Concord Will Remain in Prime Video's Secret Level Anthology Series
@anubisvel That would be hilarious.
Re: Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
LMAO.
Massive David Jaffe characteristics.
Also, calling him Deek is eew.
Re: Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Review (PS5) - Flawless Driving Stalled by Technical Issues and a Lacking Hong Kong
@N1ghtW1ng
Driveclub got f'd by the PSN hack and should have been delayed. Such a good game that I still boot up now and then.
Re: Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Review (PS5) - Flawless Driving Stalled by Technical Issues and a Lacking Hong Kong
@BoingX2
係呀! 仆街 KT Racing啦!
Re: Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Review (PS5) - Flawless Driving Stalled by Technical Issues and a Lacking Hong Kong
I love HK and was looking forward to this when it was announced, thinking there would be an awesome vibe sort of like Sleeping Dogs.
I watched someone playing early access...
The race is run by a white american?
The clubs are run by a Japanese and a Latina?
There isn't even a cheesy Canto vs. Brit trope?
This game is a joke!
Re: Soapbox: I Spent 3 Days with the Concord Trophy Hunters Who Dedicated Their Lives to Unlocking the PS5, PC Platinum
Awesome to hear!
GG!
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
Woot! Really great to see!
Re: Internal Sony Fairgame$ PS5, PC Chatter Is Reportedly Quite Positive
No interest in it but not going to dogpile it like the chuds did to Concord.
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
@Dalejrfanfreak
LOL wut?
Re: Just Like Black Myth: Wukong, PS5 Action RPG Enotria Is Delayed Indefinitely on Xbox
@Oram77
Only PlayStation pitchforks have the left tine in the correct spot ^_^
Re: New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024
Throne and Liberty is delayed until October 1st:
https://massivelyop.com/2024/08/16/amazon-and-ncsoft-delay-throne-and-liberty-to-october-1-for-more-progression-retooling/
Re: Throne and Liberty
It's delayed until October 1st.
https://massivelyop.com/2024/08/16/amazon-and-ncsoft-delay-throne-and-liberty-to-october-1-for-more-progression-retooling/
Re: Concord PS5, PC Sales Estimates Are Somehow Even Worse Than We Thought
@Netret0120
Exactly. I'm surprised it got greenlit, let alone released.
Re: Concord PS5, PC Sales Estimates Are Somehow Even Worse Than We Thought
I very much suspect Concord and perhaps the whole "12 live service games" initiative is why Connie Booth suddenly left around the time the CEO changed and just before TLoU online was cancelled.
Re: Failing Manufacturers Are Pushing the Narrative That Consoles Are Dying, Says Ex-Xbox Exec
Consoles aren't dying.
I'm in awe of how MS has a cheaper box and practically gives their games away and is still failing though. ¯(ツ)/¯
Re: Things Are Getting Worse for Floundering PS5, PC FPS Concord
Sony saw the writing on the wall for the last several months and wasted a bunch of money on animated ads that don't look like the game.
They should have moved to f2p before announcing the price and rethought the monetization. Where was Bungie and their "centre of excellence" advice?
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Still Planned to Release in 2024, State of Play Coming in September
"Where else would it be?"
In its own announcement video with details on how certain games benefit.
Re: Poll: What PS5 Game Had the Best Showing at Gamescom 2024?
Silent Hill 2
Indiana Jones on PS5
Black State
Re: Sony Makes a Fashion Statement with Japanese Streetwear Collection Based on Fake Football Team
Better than it saying Emirates and promoting all their theocratic BS.
Re: Lust Over 16 Minutes of Unedited Metaphor: ReFantazio Gameplay
I'm just not digging the aesthetic or the story here. The UI looks like they took the Persona 5 menus and intentionally ruined the clean look that made them so clear and usable.
Re: Atlus Really Doesn't Want You to Know Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Coming to PS5
That's OK.
They keep giving away their games on game pass and lowering the price I'm willing to pay for them ¯(ツ)/¯
Re: Concord (PS5) - Live Service Debut Beats the Hate with Stellar Presentation and Good Gameplay
Did the devs ever say why it's called Concord rather than Freegunners?
Re: 'Rebuilt' Until Dawn Comes to Haunt PS5, PC This October
Not my thing but glad for the fans.
Re: The Exit 8 Ripoff Changes Its Name and Logo on PS5 Following Original Game's Release
The PlayStation Store needs new management that actually understand e-commerce and a complete rethink.
Re: GTA 6 Won't Be on Subs Like PS Plus at Launch Because Take-Two Makes 'Rational' Decisions
@MrGawain
Exactly. If enough people refuse it, it won't be
Re: Iconic 90s FPS DOOM Adds All-New Campaign in PS5, PS4 Bundle
This is pretty cool.
Hats off to the devs, especially since I have no money for M$.
Re: Well-Liked Action Series Darksiders Will Ride Again in New PS5 Game
Tried to play the first one but laughed out loud when I got to the guy that sounds like Zorak from The Brak Show and couldn't continue.
Re: This Could Be Your First Look at the PS5 Game from Sony's Newly Established PS Studio
I just don't get it.
PlayStation owners are begging for more SOCOM, Killzone, and Bloodborne, and they're chasing these terrible trends instead.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for August 2024 Announced
I continue to be glad I unsubbed.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 539
The New World Aeternum beta and a bit of Asphalt Legends Unite and The Division 2 on the side.
Re: Astro Bot Continues Its Quest for PS5 Game of the Year with Sublime Gameplay Demo
@rusty82
They have been adding monthly updates to Astro's Playroom in the meantime.
Re: Yakuza / Like a Dragon Starter Packs Up on PS Store Now, for New Players Ahead of Amazon TV Show
Definitely waiting for Infinite Wealth to get to 50% off now.
Re: Concord's Seemingly Unlimited Promo Budget Now Includes Animated Shorts
I don't get this at all... There are two narratives to this game now?
Why do we not have SOCOM and Killzone instead? People actually want those.
Re: Rumour: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Leaks Ahead of Imminent Reveal
Hopeful that these turn out well!
Re: Reports of Heihachi's Death Were Greatly Exaggerated in Tekken 8
Minimum spec for purchase met.
Re: Concord's Free Open Beta Is Performing Abysmally on PC
I don't play hero shooters.
I would play a new Killzone campaign though.