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Why nDreams hopes Synapse will be a "system seller" for PSVR2

nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh explains why the studio went all-in on a PSVR2 exclusive game.

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SullysCigar368d ago (Edited 368d ago )

Interesting article. It does look great in terms of production values and gameplay. The only question at this point is the length, although it clearly has LOADS of replay value thanks to the nature of the score offered at the end of each round (it's a bit like DMC), which I can see becoming very addictive.

Too many gameplay previewers are not talking about the traversal and climbing aspects. I've watched a few that haven't climbed anything even once and some aren't even using the amazing cover system, because they're having way too much fun with the shooting and telekinesis.

I guess it shows there's an abundance of ways to complete each level. I'm betting the game will force you to utilise these different ways in later levels in order to survive.

I just watched this preview, which was pretty good (if you can get past the lame language), and unlike most, it's shown at 4K (albeit only 60fps), so you can get a better appreciation of the graphics:

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

jznrpg368d ago

Looks pretty damn cool. The guy in the video doesn’t read most of the stuff and just runs by it . It seems you can do more but he didn’t bother to check it out lol. It was also funny with the skill tree he just randomly selects whatever class and skills instantly and doesn’t bother to read them first. I would never do that .

Anyway game looks great.

shinoff2183368d ago (Edited 368d ago )

A bit like dmc is a turn off for me. As excited as I am for psvr2 I'd love to see some of the type of games I enjoy vr upped. I'm not much into alot of fps shooters although I find some enjoyable. I'll admit a fps definitely feels different in vr from what I have played. I'm not trashing vr I really enjoyed it l, just would like to see some rpgs and platformer type games, I mentioned yesterday about xcom I know it wouldn't probably happen but I'd love to see xcom 2 in vr I'd buy one today

SullysCigar368d ago

It's only the fact that it ranks your performance that's like DMC - like clearing an area quickly or stylishly - the rest of the game couldn't be more different. The skill trees are looking pretty deep, I've since seen in other videos, so I'm really liking what I've seen so far. Looks like there are more enemy types and guns than I first thought, too. These previews are all from the first 2 levels and they can only show 12 minutes.

shinoff2183368d ago

Sully

I see what you mean now.

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The Big Phil Spencer IGN Live Interview: on the Health of Xbox, Handhelds, and More

IGN interviews Xbox boss Phil Spencer at IGN Live 2024.

gold_drake12h ago(Edited 12h ago)

at this point, its just so odd.

yes, this showcase was one of the better ones, but how in the hell do you close it out with the 600 money console and 2 others lol who signed off of this.

like the amount of bs coming from phil and the other one is just .. i cant.

also, did you notice that all of the xbox exclusives are on gamepass day one? like all of them haha how do they even make money off of them.

that being said, why are there always interviews after their shows haha. and the ign livestream was even sponsored by ps5 haha cant make this shit up.

truthBombs11h ago

"also, did you notice that all of the xbox exclusives are on gamepass day one? like all of them haha how do they even make money off of them."

By making them available at full price on other platforms like PS5 and PC (those who refuse to use anything else other than Steam)

gold_drake10h ago

isnt gamepass on pc too tho?

and some.of the games havent been confirmed for ps5 either xD the exclusive ones i mean.

blackblades5h ago

I've noticed they investing in games to be on gamepass making no money still trying gain new members and its not working. While ps investing in games from asia countries to bring to us.

gold_drake5h ago

yeh its quite odd. cause im sure people would have bought games like cod and indiana jones.

oh well.

StoneTitan4h ago

I mean its clear what they are doing. Right now Xbox still has quite some hardcore fans that you can actually sell an overpriced console to. That won't be possible in a few years, so that's what they will be doing for now.

4Sh0w4h ago(Edited 4h ago)

Why worry about the trillion dollar company, they obviously have a plan that they are comfortable with, let's say that plan fails (I don't think so but) OK so they cancel GP bc they lost lets say billions= M$ will be just fine. In the meantime we(GP members) benefit= I've been gaming 30+ yrs I've never played so many great games for so little money. Save me the conspiracy stories, Ive been gaming too long, gaming evolves but never dies, devs & new devs come & go, there will always be gamers, so there will always be too much money to be made WITH OR WITHOUT M$, Sony or Nintendo; So it's simply crazy to me how any consumer argues against a company offering easily the most consumer friendly *OPTION in the history of gaming.

Shane Kim3h ago(Edited 3h ago)

Agree, I don't understand why people are worried about how MS or Sony are making money? Like is it your dads company or what? They don't give a damn about you and neither should you.

I must however say, to keep people subscribed to GP, a steady flow of new games must come at all times and it shows that MS games lack the quality that Sony puts out because their games are probably rushed out.

Another thing is that you don't own your games. So the day you cancel your subscription, bye bye games.

gold_drake3h ago(Edited 2h ago)

this is a forum where people post their opinions.

but im glad ur so zen u dont think about these things.

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Asterphoenix4h ago

Another episode of Spencer speaks. Think I lost count how many there are.

Hello_World1h ago

At least he does speak. Where is Herman Hulst?

Profchaos2h ago

Great more lies to backtrack on in 12 months time

TwoPicklesGood2h ago

Sony needs To step up and communicate with us like Xbox does. Look at their recent showcase and look at ours…its a joke. You can knock xbox all you want but they have a plan while us ps5 owners are left playing 3rd party titles and left wondering whats coming from first party.

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Poppy Playtime Devs Are Working On Multiple Unannounced AAA Horror Games

Mob Entertainment, the studio behind Poppy Playtime, is working on multiple AAA horror titles, movies, and animations, as job ads revealed.

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Shovel Knight Developer Speedrun | IGN Live 2024 - IGN

Yacht Club games brought their A-game to IGN Live and sat down with us to speed run their way through Shovel Knight. Join us as they put their skills to the test and see if they can beat their own records.