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[off duty ninja]

Could this be because the next trend in lockdown fashion is going to be bans of non essential sales at retail stores?

Target, Walmart, Costco ordered to stop in-person sales of nonessential items

UPDATE: (4-14-20) MONTPELIER, Vt. (WZTV) - Big box retailers like Target, Walmart and Costco are being ordered to stop in-person sales of nonessential items in some states. Now, those states include Vermont, Michigan and Colorado. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott added this to his original executive...

fox17.com

Link courtesy of Sub_Level from the OT Corona thread.

 

[M1chl]

It's horrible to make note of it, but this delay hurts Sony more than Microsoft. It allows XBox 1st party to catch up.

Wasteland 3 has already been delayed.

Well it got me thinking what the fuck are we going to play. If this is going to be common ppractice...

 

[splattered]

I know delays are becoming commonplace right now... but I hope Sony isnt deciding to do this because HZD2, Spiderman 2, etc arent ready for next gen launch and they're trying to hold some things back for the ps5 to make it more appealing.

 

[Fbh]

Can't afford new games at the moment but it still sucks (later release date = later date for the first sale/price drop)
At this point just wait and release it alongside the Ps5. This also gives them some months to work on some enhancements they can add to the Ps5 version day 1.

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

Nothing to do with download speeds.

Distribution and manufacturing are fucked right now, it doesn't take a genius to work out why. The games that released physically in the last month would have been relatively unaffected due to the fact that discs are printed shortly after the game goes gold.



I don't think the divide would be as big as you think in the current circumstances. People should be staying at home and limiting deliveries to reduce risk of exposure. Buying games digital is the right thing to do at the moment.

What about all those people with physical preorders and no way to go and cancel them now? Or the people with shitty internet? There are too many variables, far easier to just delay it and everyone is annoyed the same.

 

[metareferential]

Fuck it and just release it digitally.

 

[iorek21]

They'll end up delaying Ghost of Tsushima as well, won't they...

 

[Shantae]

Could this be because the next trend in lockdown fashion is going to be bans of non essential sales at retail stores?

Target, Walmart, Costco ordered to stop in-person sales of nonessential items

UPDATE: (4-14-20) MONTPELIER, Vt. (WZTV) - Big box retailers like Target, Walmart and Costco are being ordered to stop in-person sales of nonessential items in some states. Now, those states include Vermont, Michigan and Colorado. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott added this to his original executive...

fox17.com

Link courtesy of Sub_Level from the OT Corona thread.

Oh come on! Fuck this, if the store's open, don't limit what can be sold because of this shit.

 

[DeepEnigma]

What about all those people with physical preorders and no way to go and cancel them now? Or the people with shitty internet? There are too many variables, far easier to just delay it and everyone is annoyed the same.

Yeah, then you would have to dodge spoiler landmines across the internet when you wait for your physical copy.

 

[off duty ninja]

Oh come on! Fuck this, if the store's open, don't limit what can be sold because of this shit.

It's probably to slow traffic coming in but I agree. This is starting to feel like a massive psyops experiment.

 

[DForce]

 

[rofif]

Bethesda launched Doom, capcom launched re3. Even valve launched Alyx

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

Yeah, then you would have to dodge spoiler landmines across the internet when you wait for your physical copy.

Haha I never even thought of that.

 

[Deleted member 775630]

So weird... I would think now that everyone is at home, they would sell more copies digitally. Which means more money for ND and Sony

 

[Fake]

Probably for the best.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Bethesda launched Doom, capcom launched re3. Even valve launched Alyx

Their manufacturing, shipping and logistics were well before things are progressing into the shit like it is now, especially when TLoU2 was not due out until the end of May. Alyx is also digital only.

Common sense, man.

 

[xrnzaaas]

The game probably cost a ton of money to make and with unemployment skyrocketing people are being cautious with their money. It may make sense to wait things out for a few months and release when things start to rebound.

The thing is it's probably only going to get worse. I think we're merely at the beginning of the economic crash, more companies will shut down in the upcoming months and more people will lose their jobs and getting new games and consoles will be the least of their problems.

 

[Sub_Level]

Wasteland 3 has already been delayed.

Well it got me thinking what the fuck are we going to play. If this is going to be common ppractice...

Plenty of great games out now getting updates and/or take hundreds of hours.

For once, I'm glad for Games As A Service.

 

[CatLady]

Think about it, suddenly all of Naughty Dog employees have to work from home. I can't believe they can be as effective finishing the game all separated like that compared to being in the studio.

Exactly. Phil said as much about XsX/Xbox games in the interview posted yesterday. Why would it be any different for ND, especially putting the final finishing touches, testing and bug squashing before release.

 

[Andrew Evenstar]

it turns out naughty dawg ain't so nawty. millions of people want to play the game, more now than ever. square, capcom and bethesa doing us right. n dawg doing us dirty.

 

[holygeesus]

The game probably cost a ton of money to make and with unemployment skyrocketing people are being cautious with their money. It may make sense to wait things out for a few months and release when things start to rebound.

I think people are going to have less money in a few months time to be honest. Would have sold shedloads with everyone at home I'm sure.

 

[rofif]

Their manufacturing, shipping and logistics were well before things are progressing into the shit like it is now, especially when TLoU2 was not due out until the end of May. Alyx is also digital only.

Common sense, man.

but... but digital

 

[Hostile_18]

Omfg that's two different weeks I've took off work for this game

 

[Sub_Level]

YO

 

[DeepEnigma]

but... but digital

Sigh.

Read the thread, there are plenty who outlined this, even Phil Spencer himself. Not to mention spoiler haven for those who buy physical, which is still the most units sold.

 

[Represent.]

fOr tHe BeSt!

Man, FUCK that. Release the shit digitally. Thats why this fucking technology exists.

 

[sinnergy]

Aren’t these games basically finished ? Why not launch digital in this day and age?

 

[Snakey125]

Damn so its basically done but shipping issues holding it up? That fucking sucks.

More like logistical issues from that and entire studios working from home. Majority of the industry and those who I've contacted from of the smaller studios are all at home.

You can likely expect other studios to delay releases as well. I honestly would not be surprised to see Ghost of Tsushima, Cyberpunk 2077, and (those who care) Fallout 76's Wastelanders getting a delay.

 

[GHG]

Omfg that's two different weeks I've took off work for this game

Just be thankful if you still have a job by the time those dates roll round.

 

[Vawn]

Makes sense not to release in the middle of a global pandemic.

I don't think that's the reason. If it was, that's dumb imo. We have got to get on with life at some point.

 

[Moses85]

No fucking way TLOU2 is delayed once again!
Are they nuts?

 

[rofif]

Sigh.

Read the thread, there are plenty who outlined this, even Phil Spencer himself. Not to mention spoiler haven for those who buy physical, which is still the most units sold.

I've read the op
I also buy physical on ps4 but it's 2020.... Why would I care for those who can't go to media markt to pick up their game?
ok ok, I get it. I don't care if it's delayed. Just the mental gymnastics seem weird

 

[LittleBusters]

I wonder how popular 'end of the world' type games will be in our new COVID reality. I think TLOU 2 will not do well and games like Cuphead will explode in popularity.

 

[Birdo]

Aren’t these games basically finished ? Why not launch digital in this day and age?

Need to break retail records for the headlines.

 

[Hostile_18]

Just be thankful if you still have a job by the time those dates roll round.

Oh no danger of that were in the "essential" categorie. Work has been like normal for me, still just two days off a week.

 

[Hostile_18]

I wonder how popular 'end of the world' type games will be in our new COVID reality. I think TLOU 2 will not do well and games like Cuphead will explode in popularity.

I'd say the opposite. Look at the movies trending on Prime/Netflix.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I've read the op
I also buy physical on ps4 but it's 2020.... Why would I care for those who can't go to media markt to pick up their game?
ok ok, I get it. I don't care if it's delayed. Just the mental gymnastics seem weird

 

[LittleBusters]

I mean look at Sony's line-up lately:

Detroit Become Human
Days Gone
Death Stranding
TLOU 2

very doom & gloom lineup.

 

[Tripolygon]

Understandable.

 

[LittleBusters]

Yeah but we're still early in COVID times. As this thing extends further out by the fall, people will not want to continue watching/consuming doomsday content.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I mean look at Sony's line-up lately:

Detroit Become Human
Days Gone
Death Stranding
TLOU 2

very doom & gloom lineup.

All top trending things on streaming services right now. Hell, we even got a WWZ thread in Off-Topic today.

 

[Fun Fanboy]

What's the percentage PS5 itself is delayed? 20% right now? 10? 5?

 

[Roufianos]

All this because a backwards culture can't grasp that you shouldn't eat rodents.

 

[Represent.]

And the audacity of these guys to release brand new, sexy ass screenshots, at the same time as the delay news. Lmao. Just cruel.

Release the shit digitally.

 

[Hostile_18]

They have removed the Last of Us from the store. Not sure if I've been refunded yet (UK).

Update : Pre order page gone and no refund as of yet.

 

[sinnergy]

Need to break retail records for the headlines.

Uh okay ... I bet most would even get the digital version ... people have time now. Weird decision.

 

[splattered]

What's the percentage PS5 itself is delayed? 20% right now? 10? 5?

9.2% chance to be exact

 

[mortal]

I mean look at Sony's line-up lately:

Detroit Become Human
Days Gone
Death Stranding
TLOU 2

very doom & gloom lineup.

There is a noticeable trend in PS4 exclusives having fall of civilization scenarios.

 

[LittleBusters]

There is a noticeable trend in PS4 exclusives having fall of civilization scenarios.

Whereas, Nintendo & Microsoft are the opposite. Very bright, cheerful games. I can't help but think a game like TUNIC is a perfect example of what Microsoft is all about now.

 

[HaveButOneLife]

I guess I didn't know the seriousness of this pandemic until it affected me personally, if I'm being honest. Not even about video games, but convenience overall.

I know they're making the right decision, this virus shouldn't have been a problem to begin with but I don't think we could have prevented it.

There is a noticeable trend in PS4 exclusives having fall of civilization scenarios.

I love zombie games, even though Days Gone is more annoying than fun, and TLOU is a cinematic game. I think those sort of games are more interesting and they give the developers for fantastical scenarios to deal with.