ParaCanKor
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These free to play games should come pre-installed on the PS4
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Anybody else think Planetside 2 could be a major PS4 killer app?
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crazepharmacist
Member
I understand they streamlined a lot of their processes but the update disparity reason was given by PS2's own creative director so it seems it is still enough of an issue for them not to go through with cross-play. Here's hoping they leave it as an option though. I wouldn't mind waiting a few days here and there for the PS4 version to be brought up to date with PC.
Officerrob
Banned
Absolutely not
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Garrus Vakarian
Member
All the funneling of action into tighter spaces that they have been doing kind of makes sense now in a console context.
The reception will probably be "wow this is something new" followed by a steep dropoff from there as the next big things come out, it will probably maintain a niche following though.
The reception will probably be "wow this is something new" followed by a steep dropoff from there as the next big things come out, it will probably maintain a niche following though.
disastermouse
Banned
Is this game easier to get into than Dust514? I tried that on PS3 demo and I truly had no idea what the fuck I was doing or even what I was supposed to be doing.
No, its probably harder actually. There are a lot of systems in the game
crazepharmacist
Member
Well just found out one of the biggest outfits in the game is dropping out. They've been pretty much the only thing keeping me in. http://www.twitch.tv/buzzcutpsycho/c/2454284
Don't know what I'm gonna do now.
Don't know what I'm gonna do now.
Whoa, have they? I thought I remembered something where they specifically mentioned that PS4 updates for PS2 would lag a bit because of certification. Megaton if true and it affects all devs, not just first party.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
f2p and free for anyone regardless of PS+, I've been telling many people about it. Even the ones who aren't planning on getting plus. It's a pretty fun game that really isn't even in abundance on consoles.
Killer app though? No. It doesn't really need to be though.
ricardo_sousa11
Member
Not only Planetside 2, but all the Free2Play they are seeking, thats a pretty good choice.
It would be shit as a launch title. It needs to come out when there are lots of PS4 owners. You do NOT want to play that game with only a handful of people on each continent. In fact, they might need to limit available continents at first to ensure proper player density.
RadarScope1
Member
I'm going to check out all the f2p stuff once I get my ps4 home on day one. Don't know anything about ps2 as I'm not a PC gamer but I will give it a whirl.
ThreePiMatt
Member
Well, guess what they just added today's patch?
Cheesecakebobby
Banned
But it is free and new owners don't have much to play.
It's definitely one of the reasons I'm picking up the system. I think if they'd market it and sell branded SOE point cards at launch, they could catch the eye of a few gamers.
I don't think this would matter very much. If anything, it'd put PS4 gamers at an advantage due to (hopefully) more stable framerates.
crazepharmacist
Member
I've heard that comparison made before. I've played WH before and it's one of my all time favorite multiplayer games and I guess it does have some similarities as it's cross-action warfare with air, vehicles and infantry but in my opinion it's more like BF with more players and more customization.
OldAsUrSock
Banned
Not a big difference. The gamepad players will own the skys, but do worse than mouse players when infantry.
That sounds awesome. I'm definitely trying this out then.
Read up on it. It's the sequel to what I thought was an amazing game at its time. MMOFPS with vehicles and small personal mech suits. 3 factions with different bonuses, vehicles, and weapons. Next gen graphics and no longer subscription based like Planetside 1.
No, it couldn't be. A "Killer App" is any program that encourages people to buy a platform specifically for that program. The encouragement to buy the platform comes from the exclusive nature of the program. So, Half-Life 2 was Steam's killer app, because everyone who wanted to play HL2 legally had to go through Steam.
Planetside 2 is available on PCs, and is likely to remain the "definitive version" throughout its life. PS2 on the Playstation 4 will be excellent, but it isn't going to convince thousands of Planetside 2 fans to buy a PS4 because they're already playing it on their PC.
Planetside 2 is available on PCs, and is likely to remain the "definitive version" throughout its life. PS2 on the Playstation 4 will be excellent, but it isn't going to convince thousands of Planetside 2 fans to buy a PS4 because they're already playing it on their PC.
SRTtoZ
Member
Sort of but FPS. There are 3 worlds, one is ice, one is desert and one is lush forests etc. They are creating a bunch more continents as well. You have 3 factions to choose from, then you have a bunch of classes. Each class can be upgraded through cert points and you can also upgrade weapons etc. The main draw is how there are 2000 people playing at once so its a huge ongoing battle. Its never 'game over, you win' or anything like that.
Its got vehicles, airplanes, infantry etc. Its just a huge war going on all the time and pretty damn fun especially for FREE.
So based on this, Titanfall isn't a killer app because it's available on PC.
Jake Tower
Banned
If it remains as opaque to new players as it is now, no freakin' way.
Yes and no. Titanfall is targeted at console owners. They are the game's primary audience. A lot of attention is being spent on the XBox version, with mentions of the PC being relegated to interviews and small print. If it were being sold as a PC, 360 and a XBone game it would not be a killer app since the PC/360 version would leech sales from the console version. Instead it's being marketed into a killer app.
We'll have to wait until the game releases to see for sure whether it will turn into one. I think it has a good chance since I didn't know it was going to be cross-gen and PC multiplat until I looked it up just now.
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Deleted member 80556
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Indies are actually pretty happy that they no longer have to wait for certification for patches, if I'm not wrong.
Fushichou187
Member
Though I can imagine what a QC nightmare it would be to let the PC and console community mingle in competitive play, a developer and Sony really ought to hammer out a framework to make this happen. I would expect more cross-platform experiences in the future in games with co-operative modes, to be honest. Portal 2 is an example (the only one I think?) of this from the current generation.
Shalashaska161
Member
It will be interesting to see how it does. Being free to play and launch will get it onto a lot of PS4's. And the game is extremely pretty, even if I thought it was rather boring to play. Really wasn't a fan.
I hope it does well though. SoE has been making a pretty nice comeback lately and I'd like to see that continue.
I hope it does well though. SoE has been making a pretty nice comeback lately and I'd like to see that continue.
It's as boring as you make it. Get into a solid outfit and you can get some nice tactical play going. Not being in an outfit can be extremely boring in this kind of game. But the lack of third party programs like teamspeak and forced reliance on in-game voice chat could be a detriment. I guess it depends on how robust our other voice chat options on the console are.
rohlfinator
Member
I think it'll do pretty well. I could see it being the go-to game for a lot of people who don't want to pay for PS+. It's free, and pretty easy to jump into and be shooting stuff with friends with little hassle.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
Is this making it out in time for launch? If so, I think it could be huge. For those months following launch when no games are being released, a f2p game like this is just the perfect fit. This was a big get for Sony and I hope it pays off for them. Wii U could have definitely used something like this at launch.