Real_Madrid
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CDPR isn't a big publisher and I would be very surprised if the next GTA has an offline mode.
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Shawn Layden: PlayStation's strengths are creating stories, characters, emotions
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CDPR isn't a big publisher and I would be very surprised if the next GTA has an offline mode.
And most of the time they will bring in more revenue for them even if they had mild success with a 1st party GaaS simply due to the sheer size of the userbase that buys 3rd party
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
And MM still making profits without releasing a game
yukianderson
Member
It's good for watching those 4K movies...
RedAssedApe
Banned
I want to see if Everybody Loves Golf turns out well for them.
MegaSackman
Member
That's why I'm here Shawn, thank you for the amazing games and stories.
SolidSnakex
Member
They're smart to do the same thing they did with Ratchet and price it at $40.
The IP's been around for years, it obviously does well enough.
It seriously has to be.
RedAssedApe
Banned
I meant more in terms of monetization beyond just initial sale of the game. Seems like the type of game ripe for it.
nah..Xbox for everything Else.. especially for All online games. nothing Beats Xbox Live.
AudioEppa
Member
Ayyy, I like it.
I love when people point out Sony's games as copies of each other. I'm like yep, more games I'm interested in.
Books and Movies are beneath Sony WWS. Now that was a stupid reply to you. Now we are even.
Ah, that's a good point.
Jeff Freecss
Member
It's interesting to know what is the core of Sony's first party publishing effort. However, I think the journalist is making some strange assumption of Service-base games.
First of all, what does sevice-base games even mean? Are these games inherently against stories, characters and emotions? I think the line between story-base and service-base games is not so cut and dry as the article implied.
First of all, what does sevice-base games even mean? Are these games inherently against stories, characters and emotions? I think the line between story-base and service-base games is not so cut and dry as the article implied.
Mass_Pincup
Banned
PC is better in every way regarding online.
Except maybe less people in some type of games.
TimeEffect
Member
Cant argue that. They've managed to create a diverse and strong bunch of characters in Kratos, Aloy, Nathan, Joel/Ellie, and Ratchet/Sackboy to lesser degrees.
But I hope they give us those multiplayer games like PU's Battleground. Games like that are what they need too.
They need to get a team on SOCOM too, because Rainbow 6 is proof they can make it there.
Service games are games with long post-launch support, DLC, free content, multiplayer usually.
Less emphasis on single player for those games. Destiny, Rainbow 6, Overwatch are all service based games.
But I hope they give us those multiplayer games like PU's Battleground. Games like that are what they need too.
They need to get a team on SOCOM too, because Rainbow 6 is proof they can make it there.
Service games are games with long post-launch support, DLC, free content, multiplayer usually.
Less emphasis on single player for those games. Destiny, Rainbow 6, Overwatch are all service based games.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Mobile game coming out soon too. More monetizing to be had there to keep the name alive as well
Id love a new mag but they've tried with these games so many times they never stuck like there single players
RedAssedApe
Banned
Online play on both platforms is largely the same experience now. Xbl doesn't have the same advantages it had last generation.
lol No. psn maintenance says Hi.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
Isn't Gran Turismo their best selling series?
Sword Of Doom
Member
My reaction to Phil spencer saying that MS is focusing on GaaS was that it's what third parties are doing and I want first party to take the risks AAA third parties won't.
I guess I'm ok with Sony's stance as long as they're good games.
I guess I'm ok with Sony's stance as long as they're good games.
Why am I not surprised
What year is it?
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Steve.1981
Unconfirmed Member
Sony are releasing quite a lot of first-party stuff along these lines right now (single-player, story-driven, cinematic), and it's great! But honestly, I always thought the main draw of the PlayStation brand was the wide variety of genres and experiences in the available library of games.
wild wild rice
Member
Yeah Sony has definitely been losing my interest because of this, but cheers on finding a niche.
killatopak
Gold Member
Yes but they're the bastions of single player content. Plus you're forgetting RDR.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Maintenance due to ddos attacks? Sure they could improve on that front. I think they've held up alright the last couple of holiday rushes.
But from a general gameplay experience while you're online? No I personally don't really see any neglible performance advantages of xbl over psn like I did during PS3 v 360. Then again I don't play online as much as I used to so maybe I don't deserve a hottake.
biglittleps
Member
This is why I love sony. I like their attention towards single player, story and emotional driven adventure experiences with great characters and diversity. I will quit the gaming when I see this no more.
This is something I've been thinking for a while. In the past it seemed that Sony wanted as many different genres as possible in their portfolio, something for everybody. Which led to many of their games being failures.
Now it looks like they are focusing a bit more on a specific type of game, while their third party deals do the rest.
I think it's been working pretty well so far.
Now it looks like they are focusing a bit more on a specific type of game, while their third party deals do the rest.
I think it's been working pretty well so far.
Sword Of Doom
Member
We don't have Wipeout anymore and who knows what's going on with Media Molecule. Would be nice to have these types of games in addition to their big AAA titles
InsaneTiger
Member
Turned into another console war thread.
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Steve.1981
Unconfirmed Member
Yep.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
I like the idea that owning all 3 consoles means you get something different from each one.
No idea why everyone wants Microsoft to be like Sony. Let Sony do their thinng and Microsoft do theirs. You want single payer story driven games? Go buy a PlayStation rather than expecting Microsoft to make one that won't sell on their platform anyway.
No idea why everyone wants Microsoft to be like Sony. Let Sony do their thinng and Microsoft do theirs. You want single payer story driven games? Go buy a PlayStation rather than expecting Microsoft to make one that won't sell on their platform anyway.
eyeball_kid
Member
I don't agree that the PlayStation's DNA is in story-driven, cinematic experiences. That's just Naughty Dog's DNA, and that only started with the PS3. The PS1 and PS2 did quite well with just giving us great videogames of all kinds.
SentientStone
Member
Yes, please... usually aside from fighters, I only just want me some emotional experiences.
entremet
Member
I will agree here. ND has had a huge influence of late. Dad of War is a good example of this.
I've always preferred Ape Escape, Everybody's Golf, Wipeout, and Jumping Flash as my favorite Sony franchises. I wouldn't call any of them emotion or character driven.
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FonkyByNature
Member
Other than some rare downtime here and there on downloads, i agree. PSN is a legit service now. I used to say Live is better but it's hard to say that today with a straight face. I've been using my PS4 a lot recently after my honeymoon period is pretty much done with the Switch and yeah, PSN's great, PS Store deals are even better.
Characters? maybe.
But Videogames can't compete with Cinema when it comes to storytelling and writing, so obviously they don't impress me in this department anymore, so I still think gameplay should be their top priority.
The only exception in recent memory is The Witcher 3 for me, this game is worth playing just for its writing, storytelling, and characters, and of course, Mass Effect 2 remains the best in this regard.
But Videogames can't compete with Cinema when it comes to storytelling and writing, so obviously they don't impress me in this department anymore, so I still think gameplay should be their top priority.
The only exception in recent memory is The Witcher 3 for me, this game is worth playing just for its writing, storytelling, and characters, and of course, Mass Effect 2 remains the best in this regard.
Jeff Freecss
Member
I don't disagree. I still think this kind of games can convey emotion and character building though. SquareEnix is pitching ffxv as service-base game and it has some good characters. Watchdogs 2 has excellent characters yet it's handled like a service. The
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Steve.1981
Unconfirmed Member
Dreams could still turn out. Time will tell.
WipeOut is a shame, I know people loved that franchise, but we did get the re-master/re-make/re-release (whatever you want to call it!) of the HD games this year. And Gran Turismo is still the PlayStation's big racing title.
I say this same thing when I go into the Microsoft studios and partners thread. Like what some people are asking for, is pretty much PlayStation territory. It's weird to me. I wouldn't buy a PS4 and wish for multiplayer experiences
gundamkyoukai
Member
I really don't think that is the cast I mean GOW always had story .
GOW has over 2 hours of cutscenes .
They always had both even from PS1 days when they used to do Jrpgs .
I dont have a downtime since christmas 2015...
TimeEffect
Member
What they are saying isn't much different than something like Nintendo creating "games for fun and to make people smile".
They have their bread and butter, but Sony also has games like Gran Turismo, MLB, Dreams, etc.... Heck, Knack 2 is looking pretty sweet as well.
It'd be really nice if they could expand into areas like JRPGs, family games (where is Puppeteer 2!), and genres like that, but they definitely have a vast portfolio of tastes.
They have their bread and butter, but Sony also has games like Gran Turismo, MLB, Dreams, etc.... Heck, Knack 2 is looking pretty sweet as well.
It'd be really nice if they could expand into areas like JRPGs, family games (where is Puppeteer 2!), and genres like that, but they definitely have a vast portfolio of tastes.
michaelius
Banned
Good as long as they do I'll keep buying their consoles.
LBP DLC will never stop selling.