@iv-tecman They really didn't have much of a choice this holiday. A week before is CoD, a week after is Battlefront. Tomb Raider is in trouble no matter what. What should've been done? Release in January?
I thought it was ok. Don't really know what some were expecting. It's really cool to see the Kara demo become a game. A good bunch of good games too. I just don't like Dreams yet, sorry MM.
Completely agree. I love open world games, but there's just too many of them these days. I feel like other genres are missing the chance with so many developers going open world.
@SonyInfinity "Finding that balance between innovation and maintaining what's popular can be tricky.". You said it ,man. And that's exactly where Nintendo seems to be always struggling.
An extra like this is harmless, but in most games it's always something more, like exclusive quests. It sure feels good to be on the exclusive side, but nobody wants to be left out. Most of these deals are coming to PS4 users, as far as I can remember, with Rise of The Tomb Raider being the biggest exception. This practice should just be banned forever.
@FullbringIchigo The Wii U is a year older than the other two. It's not unnatural that it sold more than the Xbox One in its lifetime. The PS4 is the major success for outselling (by far) the Wii U in ± half of the time. If you want to compare the Xbox One with the Wii U check the sales of both in their first year. It's a huge difference.
I'm a little confused. If I download the games now, are they mine forever? Or will I only be able to play them in the weekend, like Xbox did with Sunset Overdrive?
Great article Sammy! Those that start discussions like this are the ones I enjoy the most.
I don't think this first year of PS4 and Xbox One has been great... For all the reasons that everybody's already pointed out. But I do think that it will get substantially better by the end of next year. Hopefully PS4 and Xone will have a terrific E3 2015, and a great holiday period for 2015 with games that deserve to be called next gen...
And since everybody's also talking about Nintendo... It's got a positive vibe around it this year, MK8 and Smash Bros took Wii U to another level, along with a great E3 2014. Hopes up to a greater 2015.
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Re: This PS4 Bundle Is for Everyone That Skipped the PS3
Omg, that's the perfect bundle for me! I hope it comes to NA someday!
Re: Game of the Month: Top 4 PlayStation Games of October 2015
Divinity looks really fun!
Re: UK Sales Charts: Assassin's Creed Syndicate Loses Its Halo
@3Above Yeah... I feel bad for the TR team though. I'm sure the game's great.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Assassin's Creed Syndicate Loses Its Halo
@iv-tecman They really didn't have much of a choice this holiday. A week before is CoD, a week after is Battlefront. Tomb Raider is in trouble no matter what. What should've been done? Release in January?
Re: Poll: What Was Your Fave PS4 Game of Paris Games Week 2015?
Voted for Detroit. My second option would be Nier, can't get enough of Bayonetta. Shoutout to Horizon and Ratchet & Clank too.
Re: Talking Point: Did Sony's Big Paris Games Week Presser Impress You?
I thought it was ok. Don't really know what some were expecting. It's really cool to see the Kara demo become a game. A good bunch of good games too. I just don't like Dreams yet, sorry MM.
Re: Soapbox: Why Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection on PS4 Is So Refreshing
Completely agree. I love open world games, but there's just too many of them these days. I feel like other genres are missing the chance with so many developers going open world.
Re: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Continues to Look Great in Moody PS4 Trailer
It's very pretty!
Re: Review: Bombing Busters (PS4)
I've had fun with it back when it was released on Wii U. The review really sums it up, battle mode is what makes the game enjoyable.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Breaks Its Neck on PS4
Such a disappointment 😞
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Has a PS4 Patch Bigger Than the Game
This is beyond ridiculous. And no review copies?! The little bit of hope that a I had left for this game is running out.
Re: Sony Really Needs to Stop Teasing Crash Bandicoot's Return
The cake is a lie.
Re: Kinda Funny Games Returns to the PlayStation Podcasting Scene
Love the Kinda funny gamescast, excited for more!
Re: Round Up: FIFA 16 PS4 Reviews Attack the Last Man
7.8 - Too much water!
Re: Interview: Bandai Namco on Bringing Its Japanese Properties West
Nice interview, and thanks Bandai Namco, keep up the good work!
Re: UK Sales Charts: Metal Gear Solid V Takes a Chopper to the Top
72%?! Oh my, poor Xbox...
Re: Sony: PlayStation Innovation Is Simply Unparalleled
@SonyInfinity "Finding that balance between innovation and maintaining what's popular can be tricky.". You said it ,man. And that's exactly where Nintendo seems to be always struggling.
Re: Rev Your Engines for Mad Max's Exclusive PS4 Content
An extra like this is harmless, but in most games it's always something more, like exclusive quests. It sure feels good to be on the exclusive side, but nobody wants to be left out. Most of these deals are coming to PS4 users, as far as I can remember, with Rise of The Tomb Raider being the biggest exception. This practice should just be banned forever.
Re: Don't Expect any Goldfinger in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
"...the revised artstyle actually works okay in motion and the physics look slightly better..."
Who are you and what have you done to Sammy Barker?
Re: Titanfall 2 Mechs Its Way to PlayStation 4
@FullbringIchigo The Wii U is a year older than the other two. It's not unnatural that it sold more than the Xbox One in its lifetime. The PS4 is the major success for outselling (by far) the Wii U in ± half of the time. If you want to compare the Xbox One with the Wii U check the sales of both in their first year. It's a huge difference.
Re: Uh Oh, Jason Voorhees Is in Mortal Kombat X
I wish Freddy would return! It'd be awesome and nostalgic to have a fight between those two!
Re: Titanfall 2 Mechs Its Way to PlayStation 4
@FullbringIchigo The Xbox One sure didn't sell as much as the PS4, but I wouldn't call it "poor sales", not even in the messy launch.
Re: Reaction: Project Morpheus Seems Impressive, But Also a Hard Sell
I'll definitely buy it eventually. The price will only determine how long it will take.
Re: Minecraft: Story Mode Is the Latest Episodic Adventure from Telltale Games
Looks like they're just trying to make money out of the huge Minecraft community.
Re: Drawn to Death Brings David Jaffe's Doodles to Life on PS4
Looks like fun, it's pretty stylish
Re: EA Celebrate PlayStation's 20th Birthday with Free PS4, PS3, and Vita Games for All
@NicolaHayden Oh, now that's awesome! Thanks for the heads up.
Re: EA Celebrate PlayStation's 20th Birthday with Free PS4, PS3, and Vita Games for All
I'm a little confused. If I download the games now, are they mine forever? Or will I only be able to play them in the weekend, like Xbox did with Sunset Overdrive?
Re: Weirdness: Ooh Matron! This PS4 Remote Play Ad Is All a Bit Saucy
Absolutely hilarious! xD
Re: Talking Point: Is This Gaming's Most Disappointing Ever Year?
Great article Sammy! Those that start discussions like this are the ones I enjoy the most.
I don't think this first year of PS4 and Xbox One has been great... For all the reasons that everybody's already pointed out. But I do think that it will get substantially better by the end of next year. Hopefully PS4 and Xone will have a terrific E3 2015, and a great holiday period for 2015 with games that deserve to be called next gen...
And since everybody's also talking about Nintendo... It's got a positive vibe around it this year, MK8 and Smash Bros took Wii U to another level, along with a great E3 2014. Hopes up to a greater 2015.
Re: Guerrilla, Naughty Dog, Sucker Punch, and Many More Will Be at PlayStation Experience
Some love to Vita would be nice.