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Sony has confirmed that there is something happening later this month and it involves SIE which is the division that operates PlayStation.
My guess, is they were waiting for the new CEO position to be finalized before their next showcase and now that's out of the way.
Yes I think you are right. They wanted the leadership in place hopefully now they can give a strong showing of what’s to come
@S2Killinit
If this is about games that worries me because I thought they were walking away from announcing titles far in advance. For them to say 'Long Term Vision' sounds like we are getting announcements years in advance. I don't want that. Lets hope the long term vision part refers to their goal for the company and that they also give us info on projects reaching fruition in the short term.
Also, this is gonna be where we find out that they are going full PC day and date (or greatly reduced if they don't have the capacity at their studios). Its gonna happen. Why? Because all you have to do is look at Helldivers... fastest selling PlayStation game ever. And they make good games. They will sell.
Now we can fight over whether this will hurt the console space. I don't think so as long as they provide an option that will allow people to come close to maxing out their graphics... ergo the PRO.
@Eonjoy
I think MS already made that decision for ALL consoles when they went full PC. There is no way other consoles can stay away from PC when their competitor decides to treat PC and Xbox the same. If eventually Sony and possibly even Ninty don’t go PC, they would be handing an advantage to MS. Unfortunately
I don't get it....we barely got any ps5 exclusives and people already want a refresh??
Pretty sure we got 5 console exclusives this year so far and 3rd party games took advantage of the PS4pro last gen so it will happen with the PS5pro as well.
I don't get it either but people get new iphones the second they come out even though they just bought the previous one which works just fine. Some people just want the latest and greatest no matter what and have the income to do it. If the improvement to games is significant enough I may get one but probably not at launch.
Exactly
I will always be behind the idea that one of the reasons why this gen doesn't feel as much of a leap is because we kind of got spoilt with the PS4 Pro last gen. It was like a teaser to this gen.
Looking back on a technological leap after 7 years is way more impressive than if it was 3 or so.
@versus
You're making this out to be something it isn't. I think it's stupid that sony themselves have barely put out any exclusives that can only run on the ps5 and we already have calls for a "pro" version...that is mindblowingly dumb in my opinion
People come up with the silliest reasons to claim the console isn't needed, exclusives made by Sony don't matter, third party games are like 500 to 1 even in the best year.
And since PS1 PlayStation has relied on third party publishing deals, the vast vast majority of games that people see as PlayStation games were made by third party developers published by Sony, Insomniac only recently became a PlayStation studio all their games made before that were as a third party.
PS5 Pro is the same as a graphics card upgrade that no one ever complains about like this, and it's way cheaper performance per dollar than a CPU.
Almost optimistic to say, but those leaks of the 6 cancelled games (games that were not even announced)
yeh, maybe some didn't actually get cancelled after all
as a long time ps fans I hope they still put great single player games front and center, make your live service games if you have to but don’t force your 1st party studios to make something they don’t want to.. redfall is an unfortunate example of a good studio forced to basically destroy themselves.
Good points. How would you feel if Sony decided to put their single player games on PC day and date? This would allow their studios making single player games to recoup more money to keep the games coming. If it works with GaaS why not single player?
If they do that, it’s just a matter of time before someone make a console using PC as a platform, then that console would automatically have the full PC games (which means combined PS, PC, and Xbox games) as a library.
In fact, who’s to say steam aren’t working at it right now lol, just imagine it, something with the ease of use of console that can play both ps and xbox games day 1.. combined with the marketbase of steam, there’s the new king of console.
Or better yet, Nintendo would do it and there will finally be one console that can play it all..
Ps: on the topic of games releasing day and date, you could argue that by delaying PC release date there will be a few people who double dipped on buying games, just like what good ol rockstar loved doing with their games..
PC PS5 ports lack certain features, like the 3D audio and controller haptic support...so there will always be reasons to play PS5 games on a PS5.
Maybe new roles of new ceos there vision of playstation now and into the future. Talking about organic growth of the studios why buying up newly formed studios etc etc
I don't know have much high expectations honestly, but the May-June news period is always exciting
"Today we are proud to reveal we are selling off some of our most cherished studios AND increasing our subscription based prices....enjoy"
"Today we're proud to reveal we are going to buy the gaming industry, or as much as is allowed by law followed by shuttering some of the studios we just bought with more closings to come down the road..."
Sorry, I forgot a bit at the end...
"Today we're proud to reveal we are going to buy the gaming industry, or as much as is allowed by law followed by shuttering some of the studios we just bought with more closings to come down the road..."
-Good guy Phil
I think you're confused mate lol unless you're sarcastic or quoting xbox fanboys
Today we're announcing that we're purchasing the rest of the industry so that Microsoft doesn't screw it up even more.
Let's go!
The crazy part is that they have been holding their cards so close to their chest that we don't know what to expect, except for Concord; other than that, most of the show should be new surprises...exciting for sure!
Please prioritize PlayStation's core strengths. Historically, PlayStation has been synonymous with high-quality games and a gamer-friendly brand. However, recent communications under Jim Ryan have been met with considerable negativity. It's crucial to be mindful of how statements and intentions are perceived by consumers.
Focus on delivering exceptional single-player experiences, while selectively incorporating a few Games as a Service (GAAS) titles. Play to your strengths and allow others to chase the GAAS market, which already features several major players. Aim for a consistent release schedule of one AAA game and two AA games per year, priced appropriately at $70 for AAA and $50-60 for AA titles. This will provide clarity to both gamers and journalists regarding the value they can expect.
Additionally, consider revitalizing beloved franchises like Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, and Ratchet & Clank with AA games that can be developed within a two-year timeframe. Sunset overdrive on ps5 would be nice. Please invest and see if socom, killzone or resistance IP’s have any potential via a fresh start in a reboot
Pretty sure they have that covered every year with 3rd party deals. AAA like Rebirth, XVI, and AA like Sifu, Kena, Stray,etc..
The problem with that now is square Enix now changed of not doing anymore 3rd party exclusives and many more 3rd party are doing the same thing. That leaves sony to either make a game that will make great revenue or simple buy studios or publishers if they had the money. If they can afford 26 million to buy Paramount then I'm damn sure they can afford a publisher
Whitey
Square have no one but themselves to blame. This is the same company that didn’t want to take a risk with FF7 remake so Sony help them fund it. Also they have more Nintendo exclusives than PlayStation so maybe bring some of those Nintendo games over to other platforms
All their games should be on PlayStation and pc day one(if Nintendo console could run it than should be there day one too) as far as Xbox is concerned publishers are worried whether they will even make their development costs back since games don’t sell well on Xbox. Xbox brand needs drastic changes because so many of my fellow Xbox gamers simply say they will wait for the game to come to GP instead of buying and supporting the developers. Gaming business is now so full of bad ideas and greed because we have suits involved who know nothing about the business and just want spread sheets to look good.
Just give some completely new games. This generation has had some good titles but nothing to truly define it as distinctive to the last
I'd just like to see a first party new IP, the official gameplay reveal of Wolverine, an announcement or teaser about Naughty Dog's new IP and confirmation that the KOTOR remake is still alive. Bonus points for Bluepoint's next game or PS5 Pro reveal. Think that covers my list.
Maybe they'll reveal plans for last half of 2024 and maybe even first half of 2025? Nah, sounds utopian.
I'm starting to come around to the idea of Sony releasing all games day and date to PC. I think if they decide to do this, console sales will still remain strong (maybe not as strong as they could be, but strong enough).
I want them to make big budget AAA bangers like they have been doing, and if selling on PC helps them to do this, then so be it. I dont care but just as long as they release Industry leading games, like they're known for.
We often hear the question that if PlayStation games are day and date with PC, what's the point in getting a PlayStation? but while they may lose some hardware sales, it's very obvious there's still a very large market of people that prefer the simplicity of a console over PC gaming, not to mention PC players will have access to PS games at the stage they're the new hot thing, where they receive the bulk of their sales and hype and not be charged full price for something that came out 1-2 or more years ago they may feel is no longer worth full price, which may reflect in larger sales of first party games at their launch.
I really really really really do hope they announce new IP single player focused games because AAA single player story driven games is what the PS is mostly about. Not PS plus or other gimmicks
Look at these PS5 exlcusives https://store.playstation.c...
While its better than comp. Compare to the PS1,PS2 and PS3 esp its pittiful https://store.playstation.c... Notice how most of them are remasters from the PS3/PS4 era.
PS3 list is amazing. At this point in time we had so many great games like Motor storm, Resistance, Uncharted, HS, Infamous, warhawk and Demon Souls etc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
At this point in PS5 I still don't know what the fuck SP and NG are working on. If not for IG,PD and SM the PS5 gen would be bare and Spderman, GT and GOW are old franchise
Sony really need to bring their AAA game otherwise this will be my last console gen.
“PS3 list is amazing. At this point in time we had so many great games like Motor storm, Resistance, Uncharted, HS, Infamous, warhawk and Demon Souls”
Yup yup. Peak output.
Needless to say I hope they announce some first party games.
Since that message was sent to Sony Interactive Entertainment employees it might not necessarily translate to a showcase for the public but just another message for them. Here is hoping..
I really hope they take a step back. I hope that Sony Interactive Entertainment can go back to making a wider variety of games as well as being okay with making smaller games, or weirder games.
Sony be weird.
Atleast sony is still treating their devs right in most ways, letting them be creative, although we will never get an infamous series remaster or a days gone sequel, atleast their devs push hardware power, I don't know other devs excuses for not pushing ps5 base model other than bad/idiot management from the lil weird higher up dudes
People need to temper expectations here this is a business update not a showcase or state of play.
It'll be a bunch of suits talking about where they want to drive the companies focus to we might learn if live service mandates are still in place or if more creative visions are the focus or studios changes
As long as the long term vision also includes physical media then I'll be in. I've been a fan of PlayStation from the very beginning but as soon as they go all digital then I'll be dropping out.
Oh, and more single player games please. Don't want more live service crap.
Seems like they finally got the memo about Single Player games. Not EVERY title has to be a $200M AAA title like Spiderman 2.
There's plenty of space for games like Stray, Astrobot and Kena give me a few of those every year with 2 or 3 heavy hitters and I'm down.
Hooefully the long term vision is a pivot away from their live service double down. A couple of games is fine, but having everyone working on live service titles seems misguided all things considered.
Problem is, HD2 was a success so they'll want more of that. I just hope they don't focus too much on that at the expense of a good single player game.
Sony are INCREDIBLY fortunate to be in the position they are in. Any decent competition would have wiped the floor with them this gen. This is their chance to right the ship and get things back on track by announcing what a majority of their fans want - some single player games.
All that said Microsoft are so so bad and show no signs of improvement that Sony could probably coast along and still do very well. Overall though the industry continues to suffer from bad leadership and bad business decisions everywhere.
starting to feel like Sony have made PC their priority as the console gamer is not getting much information on 1st party games, i always felt this is what showed off the hardware when it only has to be developed for 1 platform
Seems like a blizzar move here. It's the second hand market they thrived upon.
If I'm not mistaken game are owned by the same company who own GameStop in the US?
Whaaaa
Gamestation is gone
Grainger Games is gone
CEX is shit
Jesus. The only reason we use GAME is because there’s nobody else and they get away with this shit.
eBay does well on second hand games, always works for me, always get more than I would have done trade in .
which if effectively a double con, as with a trade in you are normally offered a fair market price, on the reasoning, you are in-affect promising to buy the future product form the same retailer.
Were people even doing this these days? They offer awful amounts. The best way is to ebay or gumtree. Day ones games are generally getting 90% of my money back after I'm done with them
A high street store can not compete with online. Game prices are £59.99 for a new release. Go with many of the online stores and those games are £44.99-49.99 for day one.
The fact game charge you £5 more to collect in-store compared to their own online shop is a joke. The excuse was on the lines "it's our stocking fee."
I stopped using game around 5 or more years back. I'd pop in looking for a real bargain, but rarely find anything.
I'm not surprised they're going out of business, they could not get with the times and they definitely could not compete with online when greed was the forefront.