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Grandia HD Collection Not on PS4 Because it Doesn't Support 4K

GungHo explained to DualShockers why Grandia HD Collection is only to coming to Nintendo Switch at launch and not PS4.

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littletad1808d ago

Sounds like an excuse, I don't think any current company mandates that a game be made in 4k. Plenty of 1080p only titles on the Xbox and ps4 if I'm not mistaken.

rainslacker1807d ago (Edited 1807d ago )

It's a dumb excuse all around. Plenty of games don't even bother with a 4K version of the game, and it can do checkerboarding without much effort on the pro. Plus, the graphics of the remaster aren't so advanced that it couldn't be done in native 4K on PS4, because it actually is capable. The game isn't exactly what i'd call taxing on the rendering process. The base PS4 doesn't have to support 4K to be a good game....and a dev shooting for that is worried too much about such things.

The people that would want to play it wouldn't care either way. I can't actually think of many JRPG's that were released in 4K in any capacity, and I don't see why it's not an issue for Switch, because that can run on a regular TV as well.

indysurfn1806d ago (Edited 1806d ago )

It would be nice to be in 4K I am not gonna lie, as I have a ps4 pro. I also have a SWITCH for work and mostly JRPG's so I will get it on SWITCH. I sucks that people that dont have a SWITCH has to wait and hope they undertake it as 4k.

rainslacker1806d ago

I would have brought this day one on PS4....although I forgot it was being made until this cropped up. I think the excuse here is stupid though. Dunno if it's true, or if there is something else going on, but I'm not going to support it on Switch if there will possibly be a PS4 version later on, and their concern is more hitting 4K, than just providing the game to those who would want it. I have the originals either way if I really want to play it.

Fist4achin1807d ago

This sucks. Its not like im short of anything to play, but there are some older titles i can finally get a chance to play and they pull something like this.

PhoenixUp1807d ago

Those are two bogus reasons to deprive the platform with largest audience for these type of games of this collection.

“The Switch seems to be a platform that is revitalizing and reviving the JRPG, even old JPRGs,”

PS4 was revitalizing JRPGs long before Switch hit the scene. Even after Switch released there’s been plenty of JRPG titles that found success on PS4.

“When you look at Nintendo Switch, it only supports up to 1080p. The PS4 is now actually moving into 4K. If we actually tried to convert the original graphics to 4K, one, that’s too much work, and two, we are going to have to think about how we are trying to convert the visuals to 4K while keeping the original essence in it.”

You know 4K isn’t even a requirement right? Majority of PS4 gamers don’t even use 4K. How you gonna just outright deny an entire user base of this software just because of an optional feature that only a select few even utilize?

Neonridr1807d ago

yeah that's very odd.. I mean just let it be 1080p then. Plenty of PS4 games are 1080p only.

meka26111806d ago

Ah I love sony fanboys, rules for thee and not for me. So it's ok when sony has exclusives that others want but bad when another company does it? And it doesn't matter if it's a arbitrary reason, there are weird reasons for others.

Redemption-641806d ago

People are only saying his reason is stupid, and not true, basically he his lying, but you don't seem to be able to comprehend that

Relientk771807d ago

Yeah even though Grandia is on PS1 and Grandia 2, Extreme, and 3 are on PS2

BS excuse

Neonridr1807d ago

so then let it run at 1080p? Strange reasoning..

TheColbertinator1807d ago

Sony must be responsible for this mess.

ApocalypseShadow1807d ago (Edited 1807d ago )

The mess of their clear domination of their competitor? Yeah. I think you're right.

This company is just making excuses when 4K is not a requirement with Sony only giving you the option with support of it with Pro.

Abnor_Mal1807d ago

Hey be careful with what you say, I got a 24hr ban for jokingly suggesting Sony being responsible for FF VIIR Tifa breast reduction yesterday.

Silly gameAr1807d ago (Edited 1807d ago )

@Abnor_Mal

Are you still whining? Dude, you probably got a 24 hour ban because that was flamebait and childish. Take it like a man.

Abnor_Mal1807d ago

@Silly gamer

Wtf are you talking about whining? Where have you seem me saying anything in length about it? I said what I said in this comment warning others not to make the same mistake.

In another article I again commented only about censorship, so again fk are you talking about?

Also nothing I said was written to inflame anyone, but just poking fun at conspiracy theories, no hate speech, no personal attacks, nothing directed or indirectly to any person.

rainslacker1807d ago

LOL. Yeah, I'm sure it'll be awesome when this is indicative of how so many games aren't getting made for PS4 because it doesn't support 4K, even though he's talking about base consoles.

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Poopmist1807d ago

It just sounds like they're holding off on the ps4 version until they have it working in 4K. I don't see why you guys are throwing a fit.

BlaqMagiq11806d ago

Because it didn't need 4K to run on a PS4? 1080p would've been perfectly fine.

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Sony shares big new PS Plus stat, but not the one we want to see

PlayStation Plus has improved the split of PS4 and PS5 players on its priciest tiers, but Sony continues to hide total subscriber numbers.

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mandf13h ago

lol acting like it’s equivalent to ms numbers

Mr Logic13h ago

Uh...They're definitely not equivalent.

"Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service now has 34 million subscribers."

"the total number of PS Plus subscribers across all tiers was 47.4 million"

darthv7213h ago(Edited 12h ago)

That PSN number seems like it should be much higher... especially when you consider that PS4 alone has a sell through of over 117m. To not even be at least half that is rather interesting.

To the XB side, having 34m to an install base of roughly 50m (XBO sell through) or even 85m (360 sell through) is a greater percentage of unit to member ratio than PSN.

bloop9h ago

That's not the "gotcha" you think it is Darth.

darthv728h ago

^^it's not supposed to be bloop.... it's just an interesting observation.

Einhander19727h ago

darthv72

"That PSN number seems like it should be much higher... especially when you consider that PS4 alone has a sell through of over 117m. To not even be at least half that is rather interesting.

To the XB side, having 34m to an install base of roughly 50m (XBO sell through) or even 85m (360 sell through) is a greater percentage of unit to member ratio than PSN."

Have you ever heard of a PC before? I hear they are pretty popular.

fr0sty1h ago

MS started lumping gold subscribers in with those GP numbers... keep in mind.

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shinoff218312h ago(Edited 12h ago)

What. Definitely more os plus subscribers but that makes sense due to actual console sales

Darth the difference between the bases are huge your right but you gotta think. Ps players buy more games, where as the Xbox base relies on gamepass for their gaming. So it makes perfect sense

darthv7212h ago(Edited 11h ago)

What makes perfect sense though? You say PS players buy more games... so then logically there should be more PS+ subscribers given the increased number of online multiplayer games in the PS4 generation alone. The PS4 was the first time that + was required for online play much like Gold was for 360 users.

Keep in mind we are talking subscribers, not simply XB/PS users. I assume you meant to say offline single player games, which is most likely true as well. That gen also saw a significant increase in games with an online component comparted to the previous gen.

victorMaje11h ago

I for one will be going back to essential at the next renewal. When I feel a game is good & right up my alley, I’ll check trusted reviews & just buy it.

jznrpg10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

I have the top tier until 2028 as they gave me a massive discount for all the years I had left but I’ll most likely go to essential as well. I buy my games but my kids do use the service occasionally. They do prefer to own their games as well since any game can leave the rental service at some point and they don’t like that idea. They mostly use it to demo games then ask me to buy games if they really like it.

RedDevils5h ago

For me, I will cancel it all together but unfortunately I still have it till 2030 lol

meganick9h ago

I would like to see Sony add a fourth tier of PS Plus for people who just want to be able to play games online without any of the perks like monthly games, store discounts, or anything like that, and it should cost $20 annually, $30 maximum. There’s no way I’m paying $80 just to play games online. Even the original $60 fee was too much, and I would often wait for sales to re-up my subscription.

P_Bomb5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

Essential is too expensive, I agree. We’ve got one Essential and one Premium sub. Dropping the Premium when it expires.

gamerz2h ago

Just let my subscription lapse for the first time since 2010. Will sub again every now and then for a month or so to access my old ps+ games but for me it's the end of an era.

DivineHand1252h ago

Let those numbers continue to drop because it is now too expensive. $80 per year just to play online. I noticed they didn't offer any discounts on the subscription or controllers during this year's days of play for the first time in many years and they will feel it when people choose not to renew.

My subscription will lapse next month and it will stay that way until further notice.

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Silent Hill Transmission Livestream

Konami has announced that a Silent Hill Transmission will take place on Thursday, May 30, at 4pm PT/7pm ET that will reveal game updates, a "deeper look at the film," and new merch. Join us at IGN to find out what's next for this beloved franchise.

RaidenBlack1d 7h ago

Hope SH2 gets more polish before release.

P_Bomb1d 7h ago

I’m not paying $94 CAD for what they’ve shown me. Looks rough as sin.

Fishy Fingers1d 7h ago

Ive seen better lip syncing during a Punch and Judy show

Sonic18811d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

This looks terrible. Capcom should have done the remake 😂 The animations and gameplay looks stiff.

-Foxtrot1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

Okay. I was saying before in another article how SH2 looked better than the last trailer, which is true but damn this looks rough as hell.

I wanted RE4 / Dead Space remake quality

Sonic18811d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

I wouldn't buy it for $70 dollars. Maybe when it's on sale.

-Foxtrot1d 7h ago

Yeah full price, deluxe editions, Konami are f***** tripping here.

CrimsonWing691d 7h ago

The characters look terrible to me… like it’s distracting.

repsahj1d 2h ago

I will give this game a chance!!! let's go!

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Cheat Provider To Pay Call Of Duty Creator Activision Nearly $15M In Damages

Cheat software provider EngineOwning will pay Call of Duty creator Activision nearly $15 million in damages and legal fees.

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Jin_Sakai1d 10h ago

Cheat providers for competitive games should be illegal.

Rynxie1d 6h ago (Edited 1d 6h ago )

This is what developers and manufacturers should do. I know going after cheat devices/makers is a cat and mouse game, and cost money. However, they can get that money back by sueing these manufacturers of cheat devices. Take a page from Nintendo's playbook.