@LifeGirl your argument was that Astrobot isn’t profitable when considering Concord’s losses… I merely pointed out the flaw in that. The amount of first party games released this generation is a different matter. Would I like this gen to have been more like the back half of the PS4 gen in regards to first party bangers? Yes… yes I would. It’s important to note though that halcyon period we harken back to was the back half of the PS4 gen… let’s see how the back half of the PS5 gen pans out before we pass judgement.
@LowDefAl the more pertinent question would involve the the cost vs revenue. Astrobot cost considerably less to produce than most Sony first party blockbusters, so by that token wouldn’t need to earn as much revenue to be just as (or even more) profitable.
@LifeGirl hate to burst your bubble but if that’s your logic, your’e choosing to ignore every previous first party game that did profit prior to Concord. We can all look at matters in isolation to build an argument… but if the isolated incident is the exception and not the rule, the argument flatlines when you draw back the lens.
Just over halfway through my third (of four) Dead Space 3 playthroughs. Was hoping to have all four done by the end of this week but I’m nowhere near 😅. I was planning on starting Alice: Madness Returns this weekend but I don’t think my OCD is gonna allow that… so more Dead Space 3… loads more! 🤣
@Khwarezm89 nice, I’ll keep that in mind and be sure to tag you with my progress… would appreciate it if you didn’t mind doing the same as you make your way through them 👊
My copy of this arrived early yesterday. My first FF was XV, so have never been anywhere near the 8bit and 16bit games. Planning on playing one Pixel Remaster and one post-VIIFF game per year moving forwards until I’ve caught up… which will be around 2032 😅
@Ralizah when discussing hypotheticals and opinions we’re just gonna have to agree to disagree on this one, as we’ll be going around in circles til Valve loses to Fortnite’s Ready Player One-esque final form.
@Ralizah not gonna happen, the PC crowd not only have an allegiance to Steam (as Epic and Microsoft found out) but they also have an animosity to Sony. As I keep alluding to… Sony are in a conundrum, which rn has no solution.
@Ralizah when I say simply a publisher on PC I mean that is all that they will be… as we all know consoles won’t be a thing for ever (there’ll be a PS6… and maybe even a PS7 but it’s unlikely they’ll be producing consoles after that). ATM (and the foreseeable) they are not simply just a publisher on PC, they are also a console manufacturer and platform holder, who publish on said platform. Again, you continue to misinterpret. The latter are things that are unlikely in future, hence probably just being a publisher on PC in the future.
@Ralizah honestly, I don’t think there are any obvious solutions for Sony… with the obvious future right now simply publishing their games on PC in future but as I say, as far as the Sony board goes, that would be the last resort. A bit like where Sega have ended up. Sure they’re doing well etc. but they fought by hook and by crook to keep the console machine chugging after the Megadrive.
Obviously Microsoft bought half the industry so that they could ensure Gamepass would be viable on PC… but Sony obviously can’t afford to do that. So while they ‘could’ bring a version of PS+ to PC, it wouldn’t have the sheer weight of dev teams behind it as Gamepass does and would therefore be weaker alternative.
Another possibility, though Sony would be against it… would be if some tech corp around about the size of Microsoft (Apple, Amazon etc.) would ally with Sony (or even try and stealth take Sony over). They could then have a PlayStation storefront as part of their gaming provision… probably would be centre stage too. But as I say, I don’t think Sony would want that and there’s nothing to indicate any mega corp is interested either.
All I’m saying is… and have been saying tbh though I think your misinterpreting my perspective is that yes Sony will probably have to simply go publisher on PC eventually… but don’t expect it to happen without them going kicking and screaming.
@Ralizah that’s Sony’s big issue though, after having a digital storefront in peoples living rooms, gaming rooms and bedrooms for roughly 15-20 years (and a platform for physical sales for 30) where they earn a cut of all games not just they’re own output… they’re never gonna just settle to be a game publisher on another platform. They probably will have to… but they’re obviously gonna fight against what is all but the inevitable rn, it’s just business.
While it is a forlorn hope that any storefront could succeed on PC other than Steam, Sony would be committing fiduciary malpractice if they didn’t at least try and make it happen. It’s the age old story of a successful business model trying to survive the transition from one operating era to the next. Like all the big Movie studios and TV networks trying to survive ‘Netflix’. They’re never just gonna consign themselves to history and give up the ghost willingly.
@KawakiisaFraud while I agree with you.. the issue is that one day not too far from today, Sony PlayStation won’t actually be a physical console but a platform that operates on PC. Hence the recent dalliance… it’s been a way for Sony to dip it’s toe in the water to test the temperature. The trouble is that Steam fanboys are far more fervent in their devotion than Sony (and Microsoft for that matter) ever considered them to be (well that and… the percentage of gamers who choose not to pay shall we say). Therefore the results of the temperature check… stone-frikkin’ cold and that’s the bottom line!
I honestly don’t think the juice from the PC-experiment is proving worth the squeeze. Sales of even the bigger Sony games have dropped off and there has to be a point on the cost vs revenue chart where PlayStation exclusivity is the more desirable option from a business standpoint. Don’t think we’re quite there yet but a few more soft releases and we might well get there.
Still have the original in the backlog ready to go. Although I’m yet to play it I’m aware of how loved it is… a real pleasant surprise that a sequels been greenlit.
The beauty of this is that it led me to learn all about the Silent Hill Circumcision-wiki altering debacle from a few years back. Not only priceless but spiritually-affirming that a new/remake in the same series also has wiki-altering shenanigans:
Already had Dead Space Remake but Doki Doki… has been on my wishlist for a while and following my recent watch of Mr McMahon, WWE 24 seems topical too.
@CaptD yeah I got the co-op stuff done a few years ago, so it’ll be good to finally get it cleared from the backlog. Clearing a long-time partially-complete game is even more satisfying than a fresh plat I find 😏
Just taking on Vader in my Unleashed run on Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2. Have enjoyed my second playthrough more than the first but it’s still nowhere near as good as the original game. 2 trophies left to pop after this run and then on to Dead Space 3.
@torquex I think that’s one of the major problems in the world rn tbh… everyone is just so consumed by their own subjective perspective. Objectivity is key… in all aspects of life.
As keen as I am on Delta, I’d pay £500 for a ground up remake (that would play like MGSV) of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake! Take my money in advance Konami.
Never had any concerns over Metaphor… but that’s some real good news about Silent Hill 2 Remake. It’ll be my first Silent Hill and that 45 minute gameplay vid from a couple of months back has me pretty hyped.
@Foxhound yeah no problem buddy… and I’ve heard a lot of good things about El Shaddai… , what did you think of it?
So, I started playing ps3 games again a couple of years back as I had started a new profile on ps4 and got into trophy hunting… and started looking into the platinums for the ps3 games I used to like. So I started with:
inFamous 1 & 2 God of War 1, 2, Chains of Olympus & Ghost of Sparta Metal Gear Solid 2, 3, 4 & Peace Walker Captain America: Super Soldier Lego: Lord of the Rings Dante’s Inferno Game of Thrones
Then this year I focussed on ps3 more and have cleared:
Back to the Future X-men Origins: Wolverine Spec Ops: The Line Splinter Cell: Blacklist Asura’s Wrath Red Faction: Armageddon Fallout: New Vegas Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Remember Me The Saboteur Castlevania: Lords of Shadow GTA IV Prince of Persia Dead Space Alpha Protocol Rage Final Fantasy XIII
then the ones I have left but intend on playing by 2025 are:
Alice: Madness Returns Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Brutal Legend Warhammer 40k: Space Marine Deus Ex: Human Revolution Dead Space 2 & 3 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
(& I do then have a few more that I won’t get done this year but will play over the next few years 😅)
So after finishing off the 100% run on Rage last weekend, I now have around 4 missions left on my Nightmare run for the plat.
Difficulty in games is such an interesting thing. For instance, I always play on the Normal/standard difficulty unless a harder playthrough is required for a platinum. More often than not I then find the harder playthrough actually improves the game as the player needs to understand the mechanics to a greater degree and execute at a higher level. Then, when I play the next game on the schedule and a harder play through isn’t required, I’ll just select Normal again for some reason 🤷♂️. Just lazy I guess.
I think the recent DF video helped establish the value of the machine, even though it does seem pricey in console-specific terms. I haven’t pre-ordered one myself… but I’m starting to feel the FOMO for sure. I might well jump on board by Christmas.
@nessisonett my lore study time has been totally consumed by From Software products since 1999… prior to that… well, I wasn’t watching Family Fortunes put it that way 🤣
While I have really enjoyed clearing my ps3 backlog this year (much more than I thought I would too)… man I can’t wait to get to some of these games that released this year, Stellar Blade being right up there.
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Re: AI Limit PS5 Demo Available for One Week Only
Love souls-likes, love anime… sign me up (although Code Vein is probably my least favourite souls-like ever, so maybe don’t 😅).
Re: PS5 May Soon Be Unchallenged by Xbox in Some Regions
@Mikey856 yup
Re: Acclaimed PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Really Couldn't Be Selling Any Better
@LifeGirl your argument was that Astrobot isn’t profitable when considering Concord’s losses… I merely pointed out the flaw in that. The amount of first party games released this generation is a different matter. Would I like this gen to have been more like the back half of the PS4 gen in regards to first party bangers? Yes… yes I would. It’s important to note though that halcyon period we harken back to was the back half of the PS4 gen… let’s see how the back half of the PS5 gen pans out before we pass judgement.
Re: Acclaimed PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Really Couldn't Be Selling Any Better
@LowDefAl the more pertinent question would involve the the cost vs revenue. Astrobot cost considerably less to produce than most Sony first party blockbusters, so by that token wouldn’t need to earn as much revenue to be just as (or even more) profitable.
Re: Acclaimed PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Really Couldn't Be Selling Any Better
@LifeGirl hate to burst your bubble but if that’s your logic, your’e choosing to ignore every previous first party game that did profit prior to Concord. We can all look at matters in isolation to build an argument… but if the isolated incident is the exception and not the rule, the argument flatlines when you draw back the lens.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
@FinneasGH that’s my favourite one of the series tbh, hope you enjoy.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
Just over halfway through my third (of four) Dead Space 3 playthroughs. Was hoping to have all four done by the end of this week but I’m nowhere near 😅. I was planning on starting Alice: Madness Returns this weekend but I don’t think my OCD is gonna allow that… so more Dead Space 3… loads more! 🤣
Re: Forget Sonic, SEGA's Classic Arcade Shinobi Series Headed for Hollywood
Revenge of Shinobi on the Megadrive was s-tier
Re: Report Brands Roblox 'X-Rated Paedophile Hellscape' for Children, with Inflated Player Numbers
I’m sure that I heard this about Roblox years ago 🤷♂️
Re: Get Back to JRPG Basics with Physical Final Fantasy 1-6 Collection Anniversary Edition on PS4
@Khwarezm89 nice, I’ll keep that in mind and be sure to tag you with my progress… would appreciate it if you didn’t mind doing the same as you make your way through them 👊
Re: Get Back to JRPG Basics with Physical Final Fantasy 1-6 Collection Anniversary Edition on PS4
@Decimateh-xblz yeah I’ll play them for sure. Currently, I’ve played VII Remake, XIII, XV & XVI… but I’ll play the whole series now I’m hooked.
Re: Get Back to JRPG Basics with Physical Final Fantasy 1-6 Collection Anniversary Edition on PS4
My copy of this arrived early yesterday. My first FF was XV, so have never been anywhere near the 8bit and 16bit games. Planning on playing one Pixel Remaster and one post-VII FF game per year moving forwards until I’ve caught up… which will be around 2032 😅
Re: Random: Hideo Kojima's Chronic Back Pain Symptom of Carrying Video Game Industry, Fans Say
Back Hurtman is maybe the funniest thing I’ve read on here since I found the place. Well done! 👏
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Silent Hill 2?
@Shepherd_Tallon mine came today too… I may not even make it to the car though 😱
Re: Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
@Ralizah when discussing hypotheticals and opinions we’re just gonna have to agree to disagree on this one, as we’ll be going around in circles til Valve loses to Fortnite’s Ready Player One-esque final form.
Re: Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
@Ralizah not gonna happen, the PC crowd not only have an allegiance to Steam (as Epic and Microsoft found out) but they also have an animosity to Sony. As I keep alluding to… Sony are in a conundrum, which rn has no solution.
Re: Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
@Ralizah when I say simply a publisher on PC I mean that is all that they will be… as we all know consoles won’t be a thing for ever (there’ll be a PS6… and maybe even a PS7 but it’s unlikely they’ll be producing consoles after that). ATM (and the foreseeable) they are not simply just a publisher on PC, they are also a console manufacturer and platform holder, who publish on said platform. Again, you continue to misinterpret. The latter are things that are unlikely in future, hence probably just being a publisher on PC in the future.
Re: Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
@Ralizah honestly, I don’t think there are any obvious solutions for Sony… with the obvious future right now simply publishing their games on PC in future but as I say, as far as the Sony board goes, that would be the last resort. A bit like where Sega have ended up. Sure they’re doing well etc. but they fought by hook and by crook to keep the console machine chugging after the Megadrive.
Obviously Microsoft bought half the industry so that they could ensure Gamepass would be viable on PC… but Sony obviously can’t afford to do that. So while they ‘could’ bring a version of PS+ to PC, it wouldn’t have the sheer weight of dev teams behind it as Gamepass does and would therefore be weaker alternative.
Another possibility, though Sony would be against it… would be if some tech corp around about the size of Microsoft (Apple, Amazon etc.) would ally with Sony (or even try and stealth take Sony over). They could then have a PlayStation storefront as part of their gaming provision… probably would be centre stage too. But as I say, I don’t think Sony would want that and there’s nothing to indicate any mega corp is interested either.
All I’m saying is… and have been saying tbh though I think your misinterpreting my perspective is that yes Sony will probably have to simply go publisher on PC eventually… but don’t expect it to happen without them going kicking and screaming.
Re: Mini Review: Kill Knight (PS5) - An Unrelenting Arcade Nightmare
@Yousef- the early bird and all that 😉
Re: Mini Review: Kill Knight (PS5) - An Unrelenting Arcade Nightmare
Yeah I really like the look of this. Only gotten into twin stick shooters over the last couple of years but really click with them. Wishlist approved!
Re: Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
@Ralizah that’s Sony’s big issue though, after having a digital storefront in peoples living rooms, gaming rooms and bedrooms for roughly 15-20 years (and a platform for physical sales for 30) where they earn a cut of all games not just they’re own output… they’re never gonna just settle to be a game publisher on another platform. They probably will have to… but they’re obviously gonna fight against what is all but the inevitable rn, it’s just business.
While it is a forlorn hope that any storefront could succeed on PC other than Steam, Sony would be committing fiduciary malpractice if they didn’t at least try and make it happen. It’s the age old story of a successful business model trying to survive the transition from one operating era to the next. Like all the big Movie studios and TV networks trying to survive ‘Netflix’. They’re never just gonna consign themselves to history and give up the ghost willingly.
Re: Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
@KawakiisaFraud while I agree with you.. the issue is that one day not too far from today, Sony PlayStation won’t actually be a physical console but a platform that operates on PC. Hence the recent dalliance… it’s been a way for Sony to dip it’s toe in the water to test the temperature. The trouble is that Steam fanboys are far more fervent in their devotion than Sony (and Microsoft for that matter) ever considered them to be (well that and… the percentage of gamers who choose not to pay shall we say). Therefore the results of the temperature check… stone-frikkin’ cold and that’s the bottom line!
Re: Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
I honestly don’t think the juice from the PC-experiment is proving worth the squeeze. Sales of even the bigger Sony games have dropped off and there has to be a point on the cost vs revenue chart where PlayStation exclusivity is the more desirable option from a business standpoint. Don’t think we’re quite there yet but a few more soft releases and we might well get there.
Re: Alien: Isolation Sequel Announced, in Early Development
Still have the original in the backlog ready to go. Although I’m yet to play it I’m aware of how loved it is… a real pleasant surprise that a sequels been greenlit.
Re: Random: Internet Trolls Tried to Downgrade Our Silent Hill 2 PS5 Review Score
The beauty of this is that it led me to learn all about the Silent Hill Circumcision-wiki altering debacle from a few years back. Not only priceless but spiritually-affirming that a new/remake in the same series also has wiki-altering shenanigans:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7-HrspiKfY
Re: Random: Internet Trolls Tried to Downgrade Our Silent Hill 2 PS5 Review Score
My guess at the reasons… some people are green with envy 🤢
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2024?
Already had Dead Space Remake but Doki Doki… has been on my wishlist for a while and following my recent watch of Mr McMahon, WWE 24 seems topical too.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
@CaptD yeah I got the co-op stuff done a few years ago, so it’ll be good to finally get it cleared from the backlog. Clearing a long-time partially-complete game is even more satisfying than a fresh plat I find 😏
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
@Yousef- it’s quite the step down from the original tbh… not terrible but not great either. Worth a punt if you’ve got nothing else to play.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
Just taking on Vader in my Unleashed run on Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2. Have enjoyed my second playthrough more than the first but it’s still nowhere near as good as the original game. 2 trophies left to pop after this run and then on to Dead Space 3.
Re: Tencent, Guillemot Family Reportedly Considering Ubisoft Buyout
Is it just me that thinks ubisofts output would be even worse under Tencent?
Re: Silent Hill 2 (PS5) - The Horror Great Remains So in This Excellent Remake
@torquex I think that’s one of the major problems in the world rn tbh… everyone is just so consumed by their own subjective perspective. Objectivity is key… in all aspects of life.
Re: David Hayter, the Voice of Snake in Metal Gear Solid, Teases Return to the Role
As keen as I am on Delta, I’d pay £500 for a ground up remake (that would play like MGSV) of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake! Take my money in advance Konami.
Re: Astro Bot's Excellent Soundtrack Is Now Available on Music Streaming Services
🎵I'm your GPU
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Tell me what to do
And I'll do it for you
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Tell me what to do
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Re: Silent Hill 2 (PS5) - The Horror Great Remains So in This Excellent Remake
I keep seeing people (not necessarily on here) saying what a quiet year it is in regards to gaming… wtf 🤷♂️
Re: Silent Hill 2 (PS5) - The Horror Great Remains So in This Excellent Remake
Great news to wake up to. I had a sneaky feeling Bloober may have reached its final-form with this one. Looks SO good!
Re: First Review Scores for PS5's Metaphor: ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2 Are Glowing
Never had any concerns over Metaphor… but that’s some real good news about Silent Hill 2 Remake. It’ll be my first Silent Hill and that 45 minute gameplay vid from a couple of months back has me pretty hyped.
Re: Report Finds Lack of Star Wars Outlaws Sales Disturbing
Should’ve released it as a PlayStation exclusive /s
Re: 80s Anime, After Burner Fans Should Add Rogue Flight to Their PS5 Wishlist
Looks like a great change-of-pace for between my usual fare… I’ll wait fir reviews but I have a feeling I’ll pick it up.
Re: Eve's Body Physics Get a Boost in Surprise Stellar Blade PS5 Patch
@Foxhound yeah no problem buddy… and I’ve heard a lot of good things about El Shaddai… , what did you think of it?
So, I started playing ps3 games again a couple of years back as I had started a new profile on ps4 and got into trophy hunting… and started looking into the platinums for the ps3 games I used to like. So I started with:
inFamous 1 & 2
God of War 1, 2, Chains of Olympus & Ghost of Sparta
Metal Gear Solid 2, 3, 4 & Peace Walker
Captain America: Super Soldier
Lego: Lord of the Rings
Dante’s Inferno
Game of Thrones
Then this year I focussed on ps3 more and have cleared:
Back to the Future
X-men Origins: Wolverine
Spec Ops: The Line
Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Asura’s Wrath
Red Faction: Armageddon
Fallout: New Vegas
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
Remember Me
The Saboteur
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
GTA IV
Prince of Persia
Dead Space
Alpha Protocol
Rage
Final Fantasy XIII
then the ones I have left but intend on playing by 2025 are:
Alice: Madness Returns
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Brutal Legend
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Dead Space 2 & 3
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
(& I do then have a few more that I won’t get done this year but will play over the next few years 😅)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 548
So after finishing off the 100% run on Rage last weekend, I now have around 4 missions left on my Nightmare run for the plat.
Difficulty in games is such an interesting thing. For instance, I always play on the Normal/standard difficulty unless a harder playthrough is required for a platinum. More often than not I then find the harder playthrough actually improves the game as the player needs to understand the mechanics to a greater degree and execute at a higher level. Then, when I play the next game on the schedule and a harder play through isn’t required, I’ll just select Normal again for some reason 🤷♂️. Just lazy I guess.
Re: Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
I think the recent DF video helped establish the value of the machine, even though it does seem pricey in console-specific terms. I haven’t pre-ordered one myself… but I’m starting to feel the FOMO for sure. I might well jump on board by Christmas.
Re: The Jackbox Survey Scramble Is a Kind of Modern Day Family Fortunes on PS5, PS4
@nessisonett I have no words… well apart from one 🤭
Re: Genshin Impact's Rollerblading Waifu Will Bankrupt Whales on PS5, PS4
What? I didn’t even know us Welsh were that into rollerblading waifus… or even gatcha tbh!
Ahhh 💡 wHales. Carry on.
Re: The Jackbox Survey Scramble Is a Kind of Modern Day Family Fortunes on PS5, PS4
@nessisonett my lore study time has been totally consumed by From Software products since 1999… prior to that… well, I wasn’t watching Family Fortunes put it that way 🤣
Re: The Jackbox Survey Scramble Is a Kind of Modern Day Family Fortunes on PS5, PS4
@nessisonett playing tonight are they? Thought you were Scottish tbh 🤔
Re: The Jackbox Survey Scramble Is a Kind of Modern Day Family Fortunes on PS5, PS4
Sounds horrific!
Re: Random: Xbox Boss Complains About X Button After Being Handed PS5 Pad
and once he got his head around the cross button’s location, his mind was duly blown 😉
Re: Eve's Outfits Reveal Even More in Surprise Stellar Blade Update on PS5
While I have really enjoyed clearing my ps3 backlog this year (much more than I thought I would too)… man I can’t wait to get to some of these games that released this year, Stellar Blade being right up there.
Re: The Latest Game from the Creators of the PixelJunk Series Is Now Available on PS5
One for the missus and I methinks