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[ShadyAcshuns]

2024-25 Switch Remasters/Remakes:
Another Code: Recollection (REMAKE)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong (REMAKE)
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (REMAKE)
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (REMAKE)
Donkey Kong Country Returns (REMASTER)

Microsoft and Sony games are of a totally different scope since they're not being left out of a majority of third party releases. The AA market is covered by the developers in the industry. That's where Switch excels because their games are nowhere near the scope of the larger AAAs barring 3 or 4 titles.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

How does the same thing happen every time there's a new SoP that isn't loaded with new AAA game announcements. People are losing your goddamned minds.

 

[DeltaPolarBear]

Nintendo has a LOT of respect for their players because:

- first of all, they actually make games
- they make good games
- they don't have fans constantly complaining about lack of output and quality.

Excuse me? Nintendo fans ALWAYS complain about "where is my next sequel". In fact both Sony and Nintendo fans complain, you might be confusing them for the cult fanbase of Xbox who failed their duty to keep their console platform accountable.

 

[JaksGhost]

They are all remakes? My God. Maybe YOU should watch the Directs pal.

June 2024 Direct (Not Including Game Updates):
Mario & Luigi Brotherhood (New)
Fairy Tale 2 (Switch and PS)
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (Switch and PS)
Mio: Memories in Orbit (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Switch and Mobile)
Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Farmagia (Switch and PS5)
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Remaster)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Funko Fusion (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Remaster)
The New Denpa Men (Switch and Mobile)
Metal Slug Attack: Reloaded (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Darkest Dungeon II (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (Switch and PS)
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Super Mario Party Jamboree (New)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (New)

This is why PlayStation is also excelling because outside of Nintendo IP games, Sony gamers are also receiving almost the same selection of titles. Xbox is the one on the outside.

 

[Shaki12345]

I'm amazed how there is apparently nobody at Sony or Microsoft thinking how they do it at Nintendo. I just explained here that's it's all a matter of trust and respect. I only buy my groceries at a store where I think they deserve my money.

Nintendo puts words into action and gives the players what they want and they'll happily pay full price for it because they'll get a guaranteed experience they can't get anywhere else.

There is nothing on PS that couldn't be on a Nintendo console. They have absolutely nothing unique. Their best game (AstroBot) was totally inspired by Mario. Go figure. It's very sad. Oh sorry, they have Gran Turismo.

Sony is constantly putting out crappy remasters for insane prices and are shutting studio's left and right. That doesn't bode well confidence wise. People don't trust Sony. People trust Nintendo. Why? Because their have earned the respect. They won't fuck you over. Sony fucks you over all the time.

PlayStation is the whiny and irritating girlfriend you put up with because otherwise you won't get laid.

Nintendo is the girlfriend you know will always be there for you. Oh and you'll get laid big time.

 

[tmlDan]

MK isn't but it doesn't need to be. Nintendo released 2 big original 3D Zelda games people wanted to play. Broke all sales records. And that's only 2 Zelda games.

There is nothing negative you can say about how Nintendo makes it's money. People gladly give them their money because they get something in return that they'll love. Nintendo makes games with love. There's magic there. People forget about life and the shitty world when playing Nintendo.

Nintendo is future proof. Sony isn't and Xbox isn't. They could be, but they're too stupid to take action.

your hypocrisy is showing, and your bias. At least look in the mirror and see it.

 

[Shaki12345]

Excuse me? Nintendo fans ALWAYS complain about "where is my next sequel". In fact both Sony and Nintendo fans complain, you might be confusing them for the cult fanbase of Xbox who failed their duty to keep their console platform accountable.

Yeah they complain about wanting a new sequel, because the original was DAMN GOOD. That's a positive negative my friend. Wake up.

 

[bender]

It's Housemarque... They don't miss.

Dead Nation

 

[Shaki12345]

June 2024 Direct (Not Including Game Updates):
Mario & Luigi Brotherhood (New)
Fairy Tale 2 (Switch and PS)
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (Switch and PS)
Mio: Memories in Orbit (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Switch and Mobile)
Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Farmagia (Switch and PS5)
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Remaster)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Funko Fusion (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Remaster)
The New Denpa Men (Switch and Mobile)
Metal Slug Attack: Reloaded (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Darkest Dungeon II (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (Switch and PS)
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Switch, PS, Xbox)
Super Mario Party Jamboree (New)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (New)

This is why PlayStation is also excelling because outside of Nintendo IP games, Sony gamers are also receiving almost the same selection of titles. Xbox is the one on the outside.

"Excelling" at being disappointing you mean. Here, on socials and mostly everywhere PS fans are unhappy. Nintendo fans are very happy. By the way, I own both.

 

[ByWatterson]

How does the same thing happen every time there's a new SoP that isn't loaded with new AAA game announcements. People are losing your goddamned minds.

Right?

Yes, it was a disappointing SOP, but:

1. Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2 are this year. That's two GOTY candidates.....again.
2. Housemarque's next title was revealed and is clearly a spiritual successor to Returnal, which remains the best game of this generation (imo). So bam, another year coming up with Sony GOTY candidates. We can safely assume there are one or two more in 2026 in the chamber.

Everyone needs to calm the hell down. The show was bad.

And yet my wishlist, my backlog, and my playtime all say Playstation is crushing it right now.

 

[sono]

I miss first party

 

[JaksGhost]

"Excelling" at being disappointing you mean. Here, on socials and mostly everywhere PS fans are unhappy. Nintendo fans are very happy. By the way, I own both.

That's called a "bubble" and you need to take yourself out of it. Disappointed gamers don't push record console sales year after year.

 

[Generic]

I'm amazed how there is apparently nobody at Sony or Microsoft thinking how they do it at Nintendo. I just explained here that's it's all a matter of trust and respect. I only buy my groceries at a store where I think they deserve my money.

Nintendo puts words into action and gives the players what they want and they'll happily pay full price for it because they'll get a guaranteed experience they can't get anywhere else.

There is nothing on PS that couldn't be on a Nintendo console. They have absolutely nothing unique. Their best game (AstroBot) was totally inspired by Mario. Go figure. It's very sad. Oh sorry, they have Gran Turismo.

Sony is constantly putting out crappy remasters for insane prices and are shutting studio's left and right. That doesn't bode well confidence wise. People don't trust Sony. People trust Nintendo. Why? Because their have earned the respect. They won't fuck you over. Sony fucks you over all the time.

PlayStation is the whiny and irritating girlfriend you put up with because otherwise you won't get laid.

Nintendo is the girlfriend you know will always be there for you. Oh and you'll get laid big time.

Nintendo is charging $60 for a port of the Wii Donkey Kong game.

 

[Fake]

If I told you that arrogant Sony never left?

 

[Shaki12345]

That's called a "bubble" and you need to take yourself out of it. Disappointed gamers don't push record console sales year after year.

Nintendo has always made money. They are future proof. They have earned the trust and will continue forever.

Sony has not always made money, has way less IP and way less respect from the general audience. They are on a downward trajectory when it cokes to being future proof.

Like I said, I own all consoles. But I rather give my money to a company that puts their heart and soul in it. I want to feel the magic. Sony doesn't have the magic anymore.

 

[IDKFA]

There is nothing negative you can say about how Nintendo makes it's money.

Let's not suck Furukawa's dick too hard.

There are absolutely negatives aspects with Nintendo, same with every company on Earth.

 

[Shaki12345]

Nintendo is charging $60 for a port of the Wii Donkey Kong game.

So what? I'm not buying it, but others will and that's their choice. At least the game is good. Nintendo can charge because people want the product.

 

[TehGoomba7s]

Why do people expect 20 major game announcements from a state of play? They are short shows to showcase upcoming titles and first looks with usually a big reveal at the end.

 

[JaksGhost]

So what? I'm not buying it, but others will and that's their choice. At least the game is good. Nintendo can charge because people want the product.

Nothing but excuses. Its a bullshit practice across all platforms.

 

[Generic]

If I told you that arrogant Sony never left?

True, I still remember when they tried to gatekeep crossprogression in Fortnite. And they still do it for some games (ex: Infinity Nikki)

 

[Shaki12345]

Why do people expect 20 major game announcements from a state of play? They are short shows to showcase upcoming titles and first looks with usually a big reveal at the end.

It doesn't matter what people expect. It matters what they eventually get.

If you look at the socials and general reception, this was another BAD Sony showing.

People want the old Sony so there's some natural expectations there. However, people need to get used to the fact that the old Sony and the magic they brought to gaming is long gone.

 

[IDKFA]

So what? I'm not buying it, but others will and that's their choice. At least the game is good. Nintendo can charge because people want the product.

Lol.

It's funny that when Sony remaster a game people complain that's it's lazy, a cheap money grab etc.

Nintendo release the same DK game for a third time and people act like they're handing out the Holy Grail for free.

Seriously, Nintendo could release MK8 again as a Switch 2 launch title and people would fap themselves into a coma.

 

[SNG32]

It doesn't matter what people expect. It matters what they eventually get.

If you look at the socials and general reception, this was another BAD Sony showing.

People want the old Sony so there's some natural expectations there. However, people need to get used to the fact that the old Sony and the magic they brought to gaming is long gone.

This they can exist without the magic. Honestly when Microsoft announced everything is an Xbox to me that was a sad day in gaming because now I know we won’t get the best of what gaming has to offer because the competition is gone. Sure there will be some risks in gaming with indie publishers. But when it comes to triple A it’s going to be safe and what works.

 

[R6Rider]

Sony has no respect for their players. Nintendo does

 

[Shaki12345]

Lol.

It's funny that when Sony remaster a game people complain that's it's lazy, a cheap money grab etc.

Nintendo release the same DK game for a third time and people act like they're handing out the Holy Grail for free.

Seriously, Nintendo could release MK8 again as a Switch 2 launch title and people would fap themselves into a coma.

I am not a fan of remasters. Nintendo will NEVER release MK8 again and you know it. MK9 is coming and you'll love it pal. Everyone does. You'll have the Nintendo Seal of Quality on that one.

Like I said before, people accept their remasters because they also deliver amazing AAA experiences. You can just go out and buy a Nintendo game and you'll have a guarantee that's it's a good game or time. Sony doesn't have that AT ALL. And there's your difference. Nintendo has the respect.

Sony can only dream of being respected. They fuck over their customers harder than any company I can think of.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Arrogant Sony is back and full in effect. A Days gone remaster and a bullshit cgi trailer from Sony studios. They don’t need to rely on first party because they can have all third party showcase games now.

You mean like when they didn't have 1st party studios and bought multiple exclusives back in the PS1, PS2 and early PS3 eras?

People forget that games like Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, Devil May Cry, GTA, etc were once Playstation exclusives and were the main reason why Playstation became the brand we now know. Even Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, the faces of Playstation weren't made by their internal studios at the time.

The public doesn't give a shit if the content is 1st party or not. Playstation was the ONLY platform where you could play all the GOTY nominees this past year. That says it all. Doesn't matter where that came from.

They are literally the same brand since day one. It's also not their fault games now take half a decade to make. Blame them all you want for their GaaS strategy, they deserve it. But pretending this brand's strategy changed a lot since the 90's makes no sense. They always relied on 3rd party content. Go and check PS4's best selling games...you may see one or two 1st party titles inside the top 10, but most of them are 3rd party content like GTAV, RDR2, COD, Fifa, etc...not Uncharted 4. It's good to have first party content to help you differentiate you from the competition but that's not the only thing that matters.

 

[SpokkX]

Yeah cometition is needed

With Xbox gone here is hoping for Sony and Nintendo going head

Would force Sony to start making, well, actual games again

 

[DeepEnigma]

Dead Nation

Good game!

 

[bender]

Good game!

 

[IDKFA]

I am not a fan of remasters. Nintendo will NEVER release MK8 again and you know it. MK9 is coming and you'll love it pal. Everyone does. You'll have the Nintendo Seal of Quality on that one.

Damn right. I love MK!

Like I said before, people accept their remasters because they also deliver amazing AAA experiences. You can just go out and buy a Nintendo game and you'll have a guarantee that's it's a good game or time. Sony doesn't have that AT ALL. And there's your difference. Nintendo has the respect.

Please. The DK remaster on the Switch is mid at best. It's not something I'd call a AAA experience. It's a Wii game.

And no, a Nintendo game doesn't guarantee a good time. You'd have to be a Nintendo zealot to make such a claim.

Sony can only dream of being respected. They fuck over their customers harder than any company I can think of.

Lol.

Yes. Because Nintendo has never made mistakes that fucks over their customers. They've always been squeaky clean and consumer friendly

 

[TropicanaTwista]

If only Shawn Layden wasn't pushed aside, it'd have been very different. The arrogance for me is their lack of communication and no personalities. Even Herman didn't show his face!

How does that matter in any way shape or form? Phil Spencer is probably the most vocal/appearance making CEO in video game history and he completely tanked his brand.

As for OP, I just think some of you expect too much. I mentioned in another thread but Sony has announced 4 first party games in the last 9 months. This doesn't even include wolverine, which will probably be out in the next 24 months or Venom, which if the leak was correct, can maybe be expected this year. Like how much do you guys actually want? I generally want to know, is there a certain quota of game announcements you need to not make Sony doom threads every damn day on this site.

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[Shaki12345]

Damn right. I love MK!


Please. The DK remaster on the Switch is mid at best. It's not something I'd call a AAA experience. It's a Wii game.

And no, a Nintendo game doesn't guarantee a good time. You'd have to be a Nintendo zealot to make such a claim.



Lol.

Yes. Because Nintendo has never made mistakes that fucks over their customers. They've always been squeaky clean and consumer friendly

- DK remaster is a AA game in the Grand scheme of things. A good, solid game. Nothing more, nothing less. I think it's too expensive, but I explained why Nintendo gets away with it.
- Nintendo games are mostly always quality games, whether you like them or not. They don't want to put out shit games. That's how they roll.
- Nintendo has made mistakes and still do. Example: Nintendo Switch Online has these hideous on screen overlays when playing a game. Impossible to hide it. I stopped using the service because of it. Very unfriendly to the user. And the list goes on.

Point is, in the end, I still want to play their games. If they only have 2 Switch 2 Zelda's I'll be happy with my purchase. Sony doesn't have that magic game people want. Nintendo has lots of them and therefore is future proof. Sony needs to put out games.

This thread is about Sony and I think they are in way more trouble than most people think they are. Their games are too expensive to make and the risks are too big. By the way, where are the games?

 

[hemo memo]

Sony, the Thanos of gaming, snapped their fingers and won the console war. Now we're in the blip, a dark age for innovation, where exciting new ideas are as rare as a dusted superhero, and gamers are left with higher prices, fewer choices, and the same old franchises recycled endlessly.

 

[Fabieter]

How does the same thing happen every time there's a new SoP that isn't loaded with new AAA game announcements. People are losing your goddamned minds.

What was the last great sop?

 

[Luipadre]

MS releasing more first party this year on PS5 than Sony is sure something i never expected in the PS4 era.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

What was the last great sop?

 

[Gambit2483]

What I realized is how they had 12 Live Service games in development, with 12 development teams that potentially wasted YEARS on bs projects that will never happen.

So If you're wondering where all the 1st party games are, they were largely scrapped and Sony now has very little to show of it.

 

[mckmas8808]

Arrogant Sony is back and full in effect. A Days gone remaster and a bullshit cgi trailer from Sony studios. They don’t need to rely on first party because they can have all third party showcase games now.

Also now with Microsoft throwing in the towel they are now the default console of choice which means the price of everyone on PlayStation is going up hardware, services and games.

I can see yall will have a haaaaard 2025 man! This reminds me of what Drake and Mavs fans are going through right now.

 

[Calverz]

Yea but it’s ok because they are selling x number of consoles a month compared to the competition.

 

[PaintTinJr]

Arrogant Sony is back and full in effect. A Days gone remaster and a bullshit cgi trailer from Sony studios. They don’t need to rely on first party because they can have all third party showcase games now.

Also now with Microsoft throwing in the towel they are now the default console of choice which means the price of everyone on PlayStation is going up hardware, services and games.

They aren't arrogant from that display IMO they've just lost their edge since the industry stupidly cancelled E3.

Nintendo went from choking at E3 most years to doing a acceptably average Treehouse show that landed better to decide to quit E3 and everyone followed suit.

Xbox was rarely less than cringe at E3 but still entertainment and a wider insight into their 3rd party deals and future plans adding pressure to make and deliver games yearly.

PlayStation regularly delivered a bombastic moment or two every show even on years when they didn't completely knock it out the park, giving everyone involved priceless pressure to make teams deliver quicker, and to make teams course correct - probably firing marketing and project approval execs that got things wrong before sinking concord money in a project, making them far more aware of game optics, to do an analysis, which was clearly missing on the SOP last night, when you strip away all the cgi trailers and just consider the gameplay shown, and then compare and contrast any E3 gameplay show reel by PlayStation, the offering was D+ for derivative IMO.

When you consider all the money wasted on garbage service offerings, etc and then consider the cost of E3, I pretty sure E3 would have saved them a lot of that money.

I mean, we've had 40years since the amazing Japanese animation from the opening of Thundercats, we've even had a reboot which was Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom inspiring before those games, and you'd think someone if they had the pressure of an E3 show might have wanted to spend Spiderman 2 money on that type of bombastic game project, even if just a quick From software Elden Ring skinned effort with PS5 Demon's souls graphics, but instead it is all dialled in with PlayStation with them using nothing franchises with generic middleware next-gen graphics to do it.

Give me back E3 and give me something bombastic to carry a E3 show if you want A+ ratings PlayStation.

 

[SNG32]

They aren't arrogant from that display IMO they've just lost their edge since the industry stupidly cancelled E3.

Nintendo went from choking at E3 most years to doing a acceptably average Treehouse show that landed better to decide to quit E3 and everyone followed suit.

Xbox was rarely less than cringe at E3 but still entertainment and a wider insight into their 3rd party deals and future plans adding pressure to make and deliver games yearly.

PlayStation regularly delivered a bombastic moment or two every show even on years when they didn't completely knock it out the park, giving everyone involved priceless pressure to make teams deliver quicker, and to make teams course correct - probably firing marketing and project approval execs that got things wrong before sinking concord money in a project, making them far more aware of game optics, to do an analysis, which was clearly missing on the SOP last night, when you strip away all the cgi trailers and just consider the gameplay shown, and then compare and contrast any E3 gameplay show reel by PlayStation, the offering was D+ for derivative IMO.

When you consider all the money wasted on garbage service offerings, etc and then consider the cost of E3, I pretty sure E3 would have saved them a lot of that money.

I mean, we've had 40years since the amazing Japanese animation from the opening of Thundercats, we've even had a reboot which was Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom inspiring before those games, and you'd think someone if they had the pressure of an E3 show might have wanted to spend Spiderman 2 money on that type of bombastic game project, even if just a quick From software Elden Ring skinned effort with PS5 Demon's souls graphics, but instead it is all dialled in with PlayStation with them using nothing franchises with generic middleware next-gen graphics to do it.

Give me back E3 and give me something bombastic to carry a E3 show if you want A+ ratings PlayStation.

They have no competition so why would they invest into this anymore when they don’t need too.

 

[PaintTinJr]

They have no competition so why would they invest into this anymore when they don’t need too.

Because as I said E3 would have saved them money, like billions on Bungie going down the toilet, Concord, etc.

It is a necessary self imposed pressure to keep them sharp and retain their edge, which if they lose completely will cost them badly, as we've seen with their missteps where they've been head down and show us when they are ready.

 

[SNG32]

Because as I said E3 would have saved them money, like billions on Bungie going down the toilet, Concord, etc.

It is a necessary self imposed pressure to keep them sharp and retain their edge, which if they lose completely with cost them badly, as we've seen with their missteps where they've been head down and show us when they are ready.

They don’t need E3 to showcase there titles though they can do it on state of play. It’s what they are showcasing that’s the issue. To me Microsoft had a great direct earlier in the year because of the game and how they rolled out Ninja Gaidem 2 remastered. To me the direct they did was better than some of there E3 showcases.

 

[Syphon Filter]

I don't think it's arrogance, it's that they dont have the type of budget to put out that much first party like the ps3 days for example. That is why yoshida said "buy remasters if you want more new games". get used to it because it will be this way going forward.

 

[SNG32]

I don't think it's arrogance, it's that they dont have the type of budget to put out that much first party like the ps3 days for example. That is why yoshida said "buy remasters if you want more new games". get used to it because it will be this way going forward.

Disgusting how many remasters does last of us have two one for ps4 and another for ps5. Sony is remastering the remaster for fuck sakes.

 

[PaintTinJr]

They don’t need E3 to showcase there titles though they can do it on state of play. It’s what they are showcasing that’s the issue. To me Microsoft had a great direct earlier in the year because of the game and how they rolled out Ninja Gaidem 2 remastered. To me the direct they did was better than some of there E3 showcases.

Games now take forever to make because they don't have the pressure of delivering a milestone montage/demo at E3 every 12months, so it will improve their output again, make them listen far more and course correct sooner saving them even more money, and actually put a bit of energy back into tentpole products to make marketing easy. Without E3 PlayStation and Xbox marketing is completely D+ flat to me.

 

[Idleyes]

Instead we should team up and both diss Microsoft and PC

Bruh. Microsoft deserves scrutiny but don't go hating on PC just because we have the bigger dicks (pun intended).

 

[Idleyes]

MK isn't but it doesn't need to be. Nintendo released 2 big original 3D Zelda games people wanted to play. Broke all sales records. And that's only 2 Zelda games.

Not gone lie, I'm one of those many people handing Nintendo their sales numbers.

 

[bundylove]

I didn't know Saros was coming, or that it was what it looks to be. And the only reason I knew it existed in any form was due to assuming Housemarque had another game in development, which anyone could guess because that's what studios usually do.

Personally I have no issue with revealed games getting additional showings. The era of PS4 reveals some people claim they want to come back, did that a lot. It was a build-up, so every time a game got shown off they'd show new details.

I don't have an issue with a CG reveal trailer from studios with proven track records, just make sure the next trailer has some actual gameplay in it. Then next time, some more involved gameplay showing off other parts of the game. If you want companies to only show you stuff for new reveals then you're probably going to get one show per year, if that. I don't think that's realistic nor healthy considering there are lots of bad faith actors and fake insiders who like to spread BS rumors and info to drive toxic discourse around games.



Seriously asking that myself. What were they wanting, and was it at all realistic? It's the first SOP of the year, it's only February, and we've got 10 more months in the year. I was already prepared for the likely slowdown from internal 1P due to the GAAS mismanagement, so considering that I think getting new reveals from studios like Housemarque is more than good.

I'm not expecting 2-3 beefy AAA SIE reveals at the first SOP of the year because even if there wasn't the situation with GAAS, that wouldn't have been realistic anyway.



Lost Souls Aside and Stellar Blade are from the Hero Project, which wasn't purely focused on PS exclusives but rather getting smaller, up & coming devs with potential to get their games out there. That guaranteed PS versions but in some of those markets like Korea and China, PC gaming is massive and it wasn't realistic to completely cut those platforms off. That's why PC versions exist.

Also those aren't internal 1P studios; my thing about SIE & PC has always been more about internal 1P titles getting PC ports, especially non-GAAS titles. Guess what wasn't mentioned at the SOP or even the recent fiscal call? 1P PC ports. SIE publishing Stellar Blade on PC is more because Shift Up probably can't handle publishing for that type of title while working on other things, or it might've been part of the arrangement between them & SIE. Shift Up retaining IP ownership in exchange for SIE publishing the game on PS & PC.

So no those aren't "gatchas" like you want to think they are.



You know there was ZERO chance of a new Astro game for PSVR2 so how can you hold that against them? SIE 100% dropped the ball with PSVR2, I've been said that, but that also means I'm not expecting anymore serious 1P push with the thing, either. Maybe they add a VR bonus mode for Astro Bot in the future, but otherwise they've been doing good with content updates for the game, and it's too soon for a VR-focused content update if one ever happens.

The other stuff you're complaining about....well at the end of the day it was your choice to buy a PS5 Pro. The thing only came out late last year. So you decided to buy a Pro at a time when SIE had no big 1P AAA games, the closest new one they had was Astro Bot, and were already aware of their potential pipeline issues with some 1P due to the GAAS stuff which was already in the process of being cancelled? You just saw Concord get unalived in the span of six weeks prior to PS5 Pro...and you bought one anyway?

If knowing a release date for Intergalatic or Ghost of Yotei was so important, why didn't you want until those games got release dates confirmed before buying a Pro? If you felt Astro Bot was just DLC (absolutely wild to try claiming that, but do you), why'd you get a Pro? If you already knew TLOU3 was further out (ND have suggested that themselves way earlier), why not wait to get a Pro until it was closer to release?

You've said nothing about 3P games so I can't assume that's a major reason you bought the Pro, but if it was, then you must somehow have all the very specific small selection of 3P games that aren't well-optimized for the Pro, to call it or PSSR trash. Because there are way, way more games that make good use of the hardware. If it were as bad as you claim, there'd be significantly more outrage and systems being returned.



Right, but what exactly are they even mad about anymore? They can't say no 1P's been released; last year had Helldivers 2 and Astro Bot. They can't say no new AAA 1P hasn't been revealed; we got Intergalatic and Saros reveals in the span of a couple months. They can't claim SIE are still rushing stupidly into GAAS; they've cancelled a lot of them and seem to be retooling what ones remain so they don't have another Concord.

Yeah, I was more than irritated that they had Bend & Bluepoint working on GAAS and have probably screwed those studios over for getting new 1P games out this gen...but I already got my frustrations on that out of my system around the time news broke out. I'm not holding that against Intergalatic or Saros, or Astro Bot or Helldivers 2. I'm not gonna let that make me think the first SOP in the 2nd month of the year has to be balls-to-the-wall "SHOW ME EVERYTHING" amazing. They can bring the real heat at a summer Showcase.

There are some outright saying this is the worst SOP ever and the worst show SIE's ever had...did they not watch the 2023 Showcase? Also it's a bit crazy to me some of the people saying this is the worst SOP, were probably hyping up the SOP where PHYSINT got revealed, where that had no gameplay or even CG shown and overall, I'd say was a weaker SOP than the one we just had (still a quite good one tho).

THere is no reason for not having vr support for astro.

It should be a given since astro started on psvr.

In fact the levels the characters the soundtrack till this day is the same as it was in rescue mission.

So why not respect the platform that made you popular?

I can tell you if you put the 3 games side by side you will come to realise its just levels that make the difference. I would consider it as dlc. Even now their dlc is just adding more levels. In fact you can create infinite levels as they are all stand alone and not connected.

But ask youself . After 4 years plus, we still just show trailers? Thats unheard of.

Anyways , say what you want but even without 1p support , psvr2 has a lot of bangers. I cant say the same on the main plarform.

AT my age and experience, i dont fool myself into believing sony is respecting my time and money.

I wouldnt even call it arogant sony anymore. They just switched their priorities as the console keeps selling, there is steady revenue, so they use the pigibank to experiment and expand. At our cost.

I Keep drawing paralels to my business or any other business. At one point its just all about profit.
When i was working on custom homes for millwork and cabinetry it was all about the challenge and quality. The pride. Talking about high end multi million dollar homes.
BUt now i am in the shop and just produce parts components for third parties. I dont even know where it goes what it looks like at the end. Basically cut squares for a living i call it. As now its all about the profit margine for me.

FRom a business stand point it makes sense whats sony is doing but for the consumer this is a bad gen from start to finish.

I wont discount the games shown but it becomes more and more clear to me that the industry is changing to cater to the latest generation. Gen z. And us old fucks are not needed anymore.

I will never admit in public but i think more and more, pc is where my past resides. They still have what i am looking for .

Sadly i hate everything about pc gaming.