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@Hal_9Million exactly, as a layman it makes sense, they own a studio with major GaaS talent but have nothing to do now. Their only other options are to close them, whittle them down into a support wing, or wait another 8 years for a new product. One of Concords worst assests was it's art and world design, with Factions that problem is already solved. It's not going to happen, but sure wished it did.

Give them Last of Us Factions live service, it was almost finished, cancelled because Naughty Dog couldn't support a GaaS game, Firewalk certainly could though...

Good lord, time to move on buddy, the more he tweets about this situation (thats 5 years old now), the more clearer it is why he was pushed out.

@Zuljaras welcome to the world of VR! Glad u soldiered on and saw that you will adjust in no time.

@Ogbert maybe this is where the industry is going though? Back to mid budget single player titles without all the heavy stakes attatched if it fails. Considering the industry is influx, it's not farfetched this will be the go-to again. Fingers crossed.

From one of their biggest lows to one of their biggest highs in the space of 2 weeks, it's eventful being a PS fan for sure. I love Astro but am holding off for a PC release so I can play this baby in VR!

@Sanquine all last iterations of those 3 titles flopped, even though i enjoyed them, we all look at them now with rose tinted glasses, but there's a reason Sony hasn't continued any of those series in the last decade.

Xbox doesn't know the road map, their playing it by ear. Indy was multiplat, then exclusive, then multiplat.

@DETfaninATL yep I had a peek, here's some recommendation for you based on genres. I know if you don't follow VR much, the titles won't mean much, but would suggest checking out some reviews or trailers on YouTube (probably the best resource for VR news) to see them in action:

Shooters:
Synapse
Switchback
After the Fall
Arizona Sunshine 1 & 2
Hellsweeper
Hubris
Crossfire Sierra Squad
Pistol Whip

Action Adventure:
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Village
Moss 1 & 2
Horizon CotM
Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners 1 & 2
Vampire: The Masquerade: Justice
Vertigo 2
Red Matter 1 & 2

Soulslikes:
Legendary Tales
The Light Brigade
Ancient Dungeon

Upcoming Games You Might Like:
Metro VR: Awakenings
Behemoth
Undead Citadel
Wander: Fragments of Fate
Into the Radius

Hope that is helpful, have fun researching, there's some cool stuff out there.

@DETfaninATL they won't, I'd say pick up a headset on next sale, or if you'd prefer grab a Quest 3, its a little cheaper and will also have the game but with lesser graphics (sortve like a PS5 vs Switch quality). What kind of games do you like? I play alot in VR, so maybe can throw you suggestion of headset games you might not be aware but might like, horror/action wise there's loads.

You can always count on Pitchford to keep it classy.

In a weird coincidence I'm just wrapping Lone Echo 2 on PCVR, and was thinking how incredible it is, and really was looking forward to what they do next. That will offcially be there final game, how bittersweet. Thanks for all the years of awesome stuff.

Nice to see Push Square admit it has a good games library finally. I personally love my headset, but I'm a VR enthusiast so am biased, if you've been holding off, this is the right time to jump in. If your still not sold on it, regardless of features, price point, excellent backlog and PC compatabilty, its likely just not your cup of tea, nor ever will be.

Only if their made by From Software, any others, despite some being good, I can never click with. They just feel like imitations, so Id rather replay the genuine article.

@Old-Red

Games worth playing:

Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Village
Gran Turismo 7
Vertigo 2
Madison VR
No Man's Sky
The Light Brigade
Pistol Whip
Horizon CotM
Hellsweeper
Hubris
Crossfire Sierra Squad
Moss 1 & 2
Red Matter 1& 2
Legendary Tales
Genotype
Ancient Dungeon
Arizona Sunshine 2
Vampire: The Masquerade: Justice
Walkabout Minigolf
Ghost Signal
7th Guest
Synapse
Propogation: Paradise Hotel
Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners 1 & 2
Switchback
After the Fall
Song in the Smoke
Swordsman
Kayak VR

Just off my head. It's understandable, VR is still very niche so doesn't get much mainstream coverage, but YouTube is an incredible resource, particularly WithoutParole, they make a top 25 games list every 6 months. If VR ain't for you, i get it, however there are alot of worthwhile games to play on it, its just not clarified often enough to most.

Quest 3
Asgards Wrath
Far along into the 5th saga, absolute great game, shame it's stranded on the dead Oculus PC store, could imagine it playing great on the Sony headset but that's how exclusives works. Will probably wrap it in the new week but am enjoying every min.

Switch
Metroid Zero Mission
Never played the original Metroid so this is a welcome remake to dive in. I miss the climbing mechanics of Fusion, but this is fun in exploring and atmosphere the same way Super Metroid is, if not as iconic. I think I'm about halfway now.

Elden Ring
Beat the scorpion boss the other week, but have put it down to focus the limited gaming hours into wrapping Asgard, good lord is that a long game (for VR standards at least). Will pick this back up afterwards.

@rusty82 yeah crazy to think it initially was a PS4 exclusive even, and now it's Xbox owned. I can imagine it coming to other platforms though, as it was expensive to make and wasn't a commercial hit on limited platforms, seems like a logical fit to go multiplat.

Really can't wait to play co op in PSVR 2.

Answer = yes, they were right.

@colonelkilgore I was pleasantly surprised with that one back in the day, had some cool mechanics and pretty solid story, not sure how the combat holds up now though.

@whitejessegpfc makes sense, also I'm guessing alot of ppl put the game down for a while and were a little rusty. All good, I'm just glad the goofy review bombing has stopped.

PS5
Elden Ring
Taking my time with this sucker, just exploring and chipping away. Beat the scorpion boss the last session, checking every nook and cranny in that region. Still don't get why several got their panties in a twist about difficulty, personally its as hard as your average From game.

Quest 3
Asgards Wrath
I put the PSVR 2 down to start wrapping my stagginating Rift library via PC streaming. Finished Lone Echo and Stormland last week, both were really good. Now this one, and yeah, absolute masterpiece. Inventory and quick selection really could do with refinement, but small compliants in a stunning RPG made for VR. On the 3rd Saga at the moment, look forward to getting back to it.

Pretty much the only 'meh' title Capcom has dropped in recent years...I forgot it existed tbh. Hope they give us the Dino game we all are asking for next.

Cobra. If ever an 80s flick deserved a sequel but never got it...this is the one.

I'm a couple of hours in, and I don't understand the discourse in the first place. It's tough, but not more so then any other From game, if people managed to finish the campaign, youd think they should be battle hardened. Anyhow, happy it's been remedied.

Is it a coincidence that Shadow of the Erdtree hit this week? I know that's why I haven't been playing Helldivers.

@Futureshark certainly, you'll need some sturdy VR legs for this one.

Looks sick, ill be picking this one up

Awesome, been holding off getting it on other platforms cause I wanted it on PSVR 2. Happy the wait was worth it, its a day one for me.

If you ordered sushi don't get upset that it's not a hamburger. The From games are what they are, if they are not for yourself, play a different game.

Really only if its a From Software game do I embrace and even enjoy it. Any other games, I have very little patience, especially if their cheap in their difficulty, or their a Souls ripoff.

@naruball great minds think alike 👍

PS5
Elden Ring
Checked out the dlc for a bit. Explored the first area, beat that fire ***** that roams the fields, then acted as a summon to help people trying to beat Moog at the dlc entry point. Just taking my time, enjoying new content for this, no need to rush.

PSVR 2
Vertigo 2
Awesome game, and a big step forward from the first title, which was solid but not as memorable. The imagination gone into design and levels is really admirable, just wish they would patch in DFR support to really do it justice.

Switch
Metroid Fusion
Having beat Super Metroid recently, I dived into this one. It's fine if slight, they took out a lot of the exploration and mystery for a more streamlined experience, which has pros and cons.

All downloaded, will dive in once the kids and wife are asleep tonight. Can't wait!

Kinda ironic, considering Microsoft invented the practice in the 360 era.

It was fine, a decent watch, I know not to expect much with these, so wasn't disappointed...or excited.

Overwatch 2 is on life support, the hero shooter had its time and place, so don't see this turning it around with Concord. Then again, a lot of people didn't think Helldivers 2 would succeed either, so let's wait and see.

Would be crazy to get Flight Sim with VR support, fingers crossed.

So...the game at launch basically? 😆

Wow...don't they want to make back the 7 bill debt, huh?

Well if the TCM and Predator multiplayer titles could barely make a dent...what did they think Killer Klowns would do?

Sounds good, theyre two RE titles I never played. With that said, when they gonna properly remake RE1?

What? Ubisoft's quadruple-A full price GaS title failed? Color me surprised 😮

I'm not expecting anything tbh.

spits out coffee
I didn't see that one coming, talk about a left-field name change.

Looks like a list of solid partners finally, and not a flood of forgettable indies. Might give it a look this year...

Legends could have the opportunity to grow on PC, since it was a pretty badass free dlc that never got its due on console, but yh, with this requierment it won't. Hopefully PC users don't punish the excellent main game as well...they probably will though.

I wouldn't call it a 'surprisingly' move, more like inevitable. At least they moved on this quick and hope they take the lesson forward. If they want to break into PC, don't piss off Steam users, it's lose-lose situation.

This feels like a tone deaf move, if they want to break into PC this is just plain silly and will hurt the massive momentum they created recently.

Didn't they do their research? Don't piss off Steam users with launcher requirements, it never ends well.