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PT no longer downloadable in US (and EU/UK) even with license
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Jawmuncher
Member
Yeah it's not like we're on a gaming enthusiast forum.
Green Card
Member
Reality check - Get over yourself.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
The sheer speed with which Konami is pulling out of videogames is so easily attributed to the actions of its Mad Senile Old King.
Feel sorry for everyone forced to continue living under that regime and keep toeing these ridiculously petty lines. A mountain load of shame like this seems so ill-fitting of japanese business, so you can only guess to the amount of hushed shit-talking about Kagemasa thats been going on.
Feel sorry for everyone forced to continue living under that regime and keep toeing these ridiculously petty lines. A mountain load of shame like this seems so ill-fitting of japanese business, so you can only guess to the amount of hushed shit-talking about Kagemasa thats been going on.
You're a sharp one. How long did that take to figure?
Being enthusiastic doesn't mean we have to be silly.
<3
What exactly is it speculated that Konami intends to do as a business going forward?
SolidusDave
Member
They must name him in the credits I guess, but I highly expect TPP to not have the usual "A Kojima game" intro. In fact, I'm surprised they didn't patch it out of GZ.
Someone at Konami must be so salty, I kinda expect the Kojima credit entry in TPP to be somewhere at the bottom of the list like this:
"Asshat - Hideo Kojima"
Focus on mobile games and gambling I think? I'm not 100% but I've seen it posted on here.
They're a pretty big company that don't just deal in AAA publishing.
silver.tongue
Member
GavinUK86
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Jawmuncher
Member
I don't fault anyone for wanting to look into the situation more. Not like they're affecting me in anyway doing so.
Visualante2
Member
Keep fighting the good fight. Sony still authored that shit and it's still dumb. So they are complicit as far as I'm concerned.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Gambling is the big one. Want to make bigger pushes into that arena, and also exploit the "fuck all effort, massive rewards" mobile space. Which in itself is a strange form of gambling I guess!
Konami has gone from a company proud of its videogame achievements to seemingly ashamed of them not being some water into wine situation in the space of a year. When it reads like the actions of someone losing the plot, 9/10 its because there is.
It's not even just that. They also grew towards the end of last generation to view their IPs as a "AAA or bust" scenario, and it was this intent and direction that primarily killed the Castlevania franchise, which I believe was Konami's longest-running IP still getting games. Jim Sterling highlighted such problems, as they'd often give press releases for games after they came out, presumably those not-AAA titles.
lifa-cobex
Member
Yea it's just a game. But its a franchise from I guy I really enjoy and trust with my money.
Kojima is one of the very few names I trust in gaming.
You don't get fucked over with day one content, pointless DLC, elements being cut out the game to be resold later but most of all, A dame solid game on day one release.
The only thing that has pissed me off in regards to MGS (aside from recent departure news) is they charged for Ground Zeros. However I have a feeling that was more to do with Konami than Kojima. Possibly an element to why he is leaving, possibly not.
It was something that had great potential in the genre and I know many were expecting more news regarding this.
Decided to check if I was still able to download and it just downloaded to my console. From Twitter, it seems that it might be gone after the PS Store update at least for EU consumers. This will remain in my console for when some guests want to experience some tension. I did this when P.T was released and it was a great fun.
Decided to check if I was still able to download and it just downloaded to my console. From Twitter, it seems that it might be gone after the PS Store update at least for EU consumers. This will remain in my console for when some guests want to experience some tension. I did this when P.T was released and it was a great fun.
please keep that boring shit outta here.
SolidusDave
Member
It seems more like PT will stay in your library list to forever
edit: the fuck? Can someone check if all regions have that expiry date for PT?
You guys are aware of how redundant boycotting Konami before MGS5 is right?
If MGS5 "tanks" it only re-enforces whatever shitty narrative the current CEO of Konami has, I'd rather enable Kojima to give the finger to Konami as he leaves his office to a MGS5 under his watch sell 30 million and then subsequent MGS' sell in their thousands than have the CEO justify Kojima's sacking and scratching his name off shit.
Besides it's not like it's hard to boycott Konami's
Does it? i just went to check and couldn't find it in the library, and i know for sure that i downloaded the game when it came out.
Visualante2
Member
Exact same logic can be used to imply that if MGSV doesn't tank their current behaviour is absolutely acceptable (I think most of us can agree it is not). Boycott is a personal decision. I'm not encouraging anyone else to do anything, but after playing Ground Zeroes and being on the hook I want to make it clear that Konami has lost a customer today.
You completely ignore the statement that they will continue to make Silent Hill games.
Your loss, I'll be buying the CE and the steam version.
The Lamonster
Member
Does share play work with PT?
Hamster Plugin
Member
Downloaded PT earlier today (Finland, EU PSN). There is no expiration date. Even started the game to test, still no expiration date.
Kojima is Beetlejuice, confirmed.
TheSlySoul
Member
Fixed it for you.
Pretty much Konami now.
Very disappointing. I was really looking forward to trying this when I eventually get my PS4. I "purchased" it from the web store in anticipation.
With that said, is anyone that surprised? It is a cancelled project. It was free. I figured they'd patch it or something and make the game unplayable period, give you a little message when you try to boot it that it's expired. Maybe that'll come next. Then the big hit on eBay will be offline unpatched PS4 with P.T.
I don't want to take things out on Kojima and the work he has put in to things, but I'm at the point where I feel like boycotting MGS5. I don't want to give a penny to Konami anymore. (I'm more bitter about Castlevania lately than anything...)
With that said, is anyone that surprised? It is a cancelled project. It was free. I figured they'd patch it or something and make the game unplayable period, give you a little message when you try to boot it that it's expired. Maybe that'll come next. Then the big hit on eBay will be offline unpatched PS4 with P.T.
I don't want to take things out on Kojima and the work he has put in to things, but I'm at the point where I feel like boycotting MGS5. I don't want to give a penny to Konami anymore. (I'm more bitter about Castlevania lately than anything...)
No expire date on PL / EU account.
SolidusDave
Member
Oh ok... I was basing it off that screenshot of someone getting a download error on PS4 so I assumed you had to be able to click on it in the first place.
Next up: Copyright infringements for all P.T. playthroughs on youtube etc.
edit:
ok, good. Thanks, I have that version.
Now let's see if Konami gets desperate and releases a patch that automatically installs to render PAL P.T. useless as well
AHA-Lambda
Member
YOU'VE GOT TO BE FUCKING KIDDING!!
lifa-cobex
Member
Indeed.
Show Konami what they are letting go.
If anything I want this game to be the best selling MGS to date. Yes Konami has made an error. But make the error fucking catastrophic. In the end, Kojima and his team will be fine. Being part of one of the most successful game franchises will be a glowing header on your CV.
Interfectum
Member
What the fuck?? So even if you keep it on your PS4 it will become unplayable at some point. Unbelievable.
Neuromancer
Member
What the fuck is Konami doing.
I wonder if you can change your clock to bypass this.
TheSlySoul
Member
Wow, they want to kill everything related to Silent Hills, huh?
giancarlo123x
Banned
I'll share play to whoever. Just send me 10 dollars an hour through PayPal.
Yeah well it wouldn't really be possible if they had sold this at any point.
Robot Pants
Member
These fucking scum lords.
How low can you be?
Woah! Say it ain't so!
silver.tongue
Member
Now I need to get home and see if I have that "expiration date" on mine. This is bullshit.
Why would Konami do this? I mean, it's ready... It's done. Why don't just let ppl enjoy it. It's not like it's costing you money to keep the thing on the servers.
Why would Konami do this? I mean, it's ready... It's done. Why don't just let ppl enjoy it. It's not like it's costing you money to keep the thing on the servers.
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