This really shouldn't be all that surprising. Launch lineups have always been predictably bad and we've survived. Xbone will have some launch titles delayed I'm sure. This is why you hang on to a current gen console so you don't even notice you have nothing to play on the new one.
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Driveclub delayed, PSN+ replacement is Contrast
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I'm willing to bet at least one of the Xbone launch games could use some more time in the oven as well, but won't get it.
Console wars matey , when else would a game like Drive club get a 80 page thread (in less than a day) about a then rumoured delay.
Nintendo also delayed many Wii U games, so i guess they are also doing some shady shit?
Or is this Sony exclusive?
I believe that the most affected consumers are those who are very hyped and anticipating the launch of the PS4, will get it day one, but, can only manage to buy one or two games.
Driveclub was the perfect PS+ fit for a launch console in my opinion. I was thinking about buying one FPS game for multiplayer purposes while playing some SP and MP from Driveclub. 2 Genres, two different play styles that would give me many hours of entertainment, that would be great since the Economy in here is so harsh that you need to think wisely.
However I understand this. It's a shame because not all consumers have the chance to buy, let's say the PS4 and more 4-5 games on launch but either way I hope the game to become better by the chance it drops on the PS+
Driveclub was the perfect PS+ fit for a launch console in my opinion. I was thinking about buying one FPS game for multiplayer purposes while playing some SP and MP from Driveclub. 2 Genres, two different play styles that would give me many hours of entertainment, that would be great since the Economy in here is so harsh that you need to think wisely.
However I understand this. It's a shame because not all consumers have the chance to buy, let's say the PS4 and more 4-5 games on launch but either way I hope the game to become better by the chance it drops on the PS+
Love Deterrence
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Yeah. But I mean, three of the four games you mentioned will be on Xbox One. So, I'm saying... I don't see how it's head-and-shoulders above the Xbox One like I'm apparently supposed to (based on the other responses). The one exclusive I was looking forward to most was deep down. (But once I saw the announcement of it becoming Free-to-Play, I lost interest. Just not that into micro-transactions.) So, of course, I'm looking beyond launch. I may have done a poor job articulating that, but I was thinking of the very long-term outlook while using launch as a sort of small sample size, I suppose.
Captain Tuttle
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That's probably from the echo chamber created by rabid fanboys on NeoGAF, there's definitely an anti-MS tone on the boards (mostly deserved IMO). I still see most of the creativity and willingness to take chances that has come to define the Playstation brand in launch and post-launch titles, a delay or two doesn't change that.
why would you play nfs and not the day1 fantastic PGR3? this is all sorts of wrong!
and cod2, it was fuckin' fantastic, trumped EVERYTHING at that time. its not like you present it. (just a good ol' multiplat until x happens)
plus, at launch you had AMPED, you had KAMEO, you had Condemned, and even PDZ was miles better than GUN....
Louis Cyphre
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With all the talk of the PS4 being so much easier to work on I was hoping we wouldn't be seeing delays like this but I guess it's common practice in the gaming industry to not meet deadlines. Oh well, I didn't plan on getting any new console until at least 2014 anyways because of reasons like this.
Perhaps Microsoft/Crytek should also delay Ryse.
Perhaps Microsoft/Crytek should also delay Ryse.
REMEMBER CITADEL
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Makes no sense to delay the game for those reasons since most people wouldn't care either way, and most of those who would have already accepted that the game would likely run at 30 fps with weather added at a later point.
AbandonedTrolley
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I'm fine with this, would prefer a polished game than a bug riddled travesty. As people have said, there are other games out there to be playing. I personally can't wait to get some KZ going.
The Mana Legend
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Why the hell are you bringing Nintendo into this? They aren't even the same situations at all.
boredandlazy
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Well they do have one of their bigger releases actually shipping with a fair amount of it's content missing. But I'm guessing the issue with DriveClub wasn't the cars/tracks but rather the game itself.
LiquidMetal14
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The laughable part are the one's who say this game makes the launch lineup look weak and now it's a wash. I don't think I've had so many games to play ever at any launch with the stuff I'm buying and getting free thanks to the cross buy program and PS+.
That being said, I definitely still want to play this so I hope it's a January or March release since Infamous is February.
The concern trolls title is correct just going by the first few pages.
That being said, I definitely still want to play this so I hope it's a January or March release since Infamous is February.
The concern trolls title is correct just going by the first few pages.
killatopak
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If they weren't gunning for 60fps in the first place I would have believed you.
I may have mixed that up with KZ. They did say they were aiming for 60fps.
Really disappointed tbh, but at least we get a better game with DriveClub. But seriously, Sony, handle your shit. Three games you pushed heavy at every show and event are now delayed, InFamous SS (which I suppose wasn't really delayed), Watchdogs and DriveClub. Makes 2014 a packed year, but launch is looking slim aside from the multiplatform stuff.
Side note, what is Contrast? Lol.
Side note, what is Contrast? Lol.
You know damn well why i picked specifically Nintendo for you.
They promised tons of games this year that they delayed, Pikmin was delayed. Mario Kart and Donkey Kong got pushed to next year.
But of course its different, they do it to make better games and experiences, Sony does it because they are mean and shady?
All companies delay products in all business, all the time. Not because of some crazy agenda you made up
deputyspade
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Only 1 of their games was delayed. Sony isn't responsible for Watchdogs or The Crew being delayed.
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Most games could always use some more time in the oven, but Microsoft has already delayed Kinect Sports Rivals for those same reasons.
The Mana Legend
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Those weren't launch games 1 month before the system comes out? Are you missing something? Why are you even bringing these up?
Settle down.
test_account
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Probably for the better. Much better to delay a game instead of releasing a more unfinished product.
Does the delay of Driveclub and Watch Dogs makes the launch lineup from disappointing to downright awful? Or which other games are delayed?
Marc
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Sooo... PS4 impossible to program for, confirmed?
Not happy with watch dogs delayed and now this, was looking forward to trying it out. Think I am sticking with my preorder and will sell it on if I can. My order isn't allowed to be amended so will still be getting watch dogs unfortunately as well. Damn, was really hyped about getting a launch day console. Soured me to next gen at the moment.
Not happy with watch dogs delayed and now this, was looking forward to trying it out. Think I am sticking with my preorder and will sell it on if I can. My order isn't allowed to be amended so will still be getting watch dogs unfortunately as well. Damn, was really hyped about getting a launch day console. Soured me to next gen at the moment.
So it only counts when its launch games? What a convenience you made that up to support your agenda. I am not missing anything, calling you directly out on your narrative here.
Its the exact same thing.
LiquidMetal14
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I had an Xbone troll actually bring up the DC delay yesterday on top of responding to some tweets I made months ago. It was like an extreme version of the fans here but at least people here are civil. I quickly ignored him.
This has nothing to do with that if you see all the games being demoed on PS4. Not that there isn't a learning curve to a new console.
If you were really looking beyond launch you'd know that Sony is still supporting the PS3 with new IP's like The Last of Us, Beyond Two Souls and the old guard that is Gran Turismo 6, which you know their respective developers WILL make a game on the PS4 in the future for certain and are of a known quantity.
and I'm willing to bet it's set in ancient Rome.
killatopak
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Some people are skeptical because of RROD/YLOD last gen. There may be faulty hardware in both consoles and they may be waiting for reviews and others to test the waters first. There's no reason not to wait a few months unless the game they want will release at launch.
The Mana Legend
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Uh, no it's not the exact same thing. If Driveclub came out in December and was delayed until February, no one would have cared.
It's a game for a console launch that comes out in 1 month for a system a lot of people have already preordered. It's pretty different.
WHAT ? when Drive club was announced 30 fps, a lot of gafers complained about it for not being 60 and the were very vocal...
Louis Cyphre
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I feel it hurt Nintendo more. Sony is riding the wave right now and because demand is so strong people will defend whatever happens much more. Sony could announce Killzone: Shadow Fall being delayed too and you will see the same responses how it will make for a better game and how single player could be 60fps. Sony will get much more leeway from fans than both Nintendo and Microsoft for every mis-step they take from here on out.
Terbinator
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GraveRobberX
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I seriously think Drive Club would have lost out in the fold
A little more time, a little more space for it to breathe and hey maybe we will still get PS+ edition, maybe a little more sweeter for the delay
A little more time, a little more space for it to breathe and hey maybe we will still get PS+ edition, maybe a little more sweeter for the delay
Its the same thing, products are delayed. You are talking as if people cannot cancel their PS4 orders and Sony did this on purpose and malice, they can cancel their order or simply return the system back. If i bought a Wii U to play Donkey Kong this year i can return it. Did Nintendo promise these titles to "cheat" me into buying games that they know they will delay? Are they a scummy company? No, neither is Sony.
Products are delayed all the time, you are trying to push the agenda that Sony is somehow mean and evil. Its absolute bullshit and you know it.
uncharted86
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There's no maybe there, we are still getting PS+ Edition.
Mikey Jr.
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Honestly, this contrast game doesn't seem like a good alternative. I mean, its probably a nice game, but really niche. What Sony should have done was give the game, plus a month of plus free rather than the trial week they are including.
As for drive club, if they need the time, they need the time. I don't give a flying fuck about racers, so it doesn't affect me. This just leaves the window open for forza.
As for drive club, if they need the time, they need the time. I don't give a flying fuck about racers, so it doesn't affect me. This just leaves the window open for forza.
"Most people" in the real word. Not "most people" on Gaf.
30 fps isn't a dealbreaker for a driving game with the mass market. Even if we can make an argument that it should be
Can't say I'm not disappointed but I'd rather have the game not have issues due to rushing it out the door.
Don't know much about Contrast yet. Looks like Resogun will have to do for awhile.
It's a good thing they announced those cross-buy games recently. Hopefully those, the PS+ games and F2P DCUO and War Thunder will keep me busy when I'm not playing KZ:SF.
Don't know much about Contrast yet. Looks like Resogun will have to do for awhile.
It's a good thing they announced those cross-buy games recently. Hopefully those, the PS+ games and F2P DCUO and War Thunder will keep me busy when I'm not playing KZ:SF.
Love Deterrence
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That's fair. I really am. One thing that Microsoft has been talking about is how "future-proof" their console will be. It's something they promised with the Xbox 360, and for the most part, I felt it delivered. Sony hasn't really told me what I need to hear, in that regard. They bring up specs, and hardware is great, but... gaming is going to have to evolve in more ways than just a platform's hardware.
The Mana Legend
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Sony is mean and evil. All corporations are. I have no "agenda" and I'm not sure why you keep making up this scenario.
Yes, but my point was unless you exclusively want the console for the launch games, with no consideration of the future, then this is horrible, but you will still get DC, and it'll be better, you just have to wait a few months, but you were buying the system for the long haul anyway, I would imagine.
I named five games, and two of them are exclusive forever, another one is timed, but that's besides the point.
Virtually no one cares exclusively about launch. You are paying $500 because this is a platform you intend to own and play games on for five years. If you want DriveClub, it's still coming, and no doubt before the PS4 gets a price cut, so you're actually not even going to save money by cancelling and buying one when DC ships.
As sucky as this is, it's logically irrelevant to PS4's market performance.
As for if PS4 or XBO has the better line up, that's for every individual to decide. Personally, MS have nothing I want except Below, which is a timed exclusive. I'm sure at some point they'll announce something I will need to play, probably their rumoured Platinum Games title, but as of right now, PS4 has the only exclusives I care about across the two systems, and it'll have the better versions of everything multiplatform, and it's cheaper. They could delay Killzone, and I wouldn't cancel and preorder an XBO.
Don't care about the delay, but happy with the new PS+ freebie!
Never heard of Contrast, but now I am excited to give it a try.
I probably wouldn't have even wasted hard drive space with the free edition of Drive Club..
Sucks for those who were anticipating DC, but honestly you still have Forza and GT6. From everything I have read, DC wasn't shaping up to be great. Looks to be a typical launch title.
Never heard of Contrast, but now I am excited to give it a try.
I probably wouldn't have even wasted hard drive space with the free edition of Drive Club..
Sucks for those who were anticipating DC, but honestly you still have Forza and GT6. From everything I have read, DC wasn't shaping up to be great. Looks to be a typical launch title.
GuitarAtomik
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I'd actually rather have Contrast but it doesn't really matter since I'm not getting one at launch :[