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[VolticArchangel]

But when I play Space Marine 2 on PS5 I don't have to login to anything. It is optional. That seems to be the norm in most cases on console. I think if more console gamers had to log into other services then they would probably feel the same as PC gamers.

This, so fucking much.

If I remember correctly, this was also the same case with Hitman - World of Assassination (1ST Part) where you had to login to Square Enix's servers to even play the game on PC, but on PS4 and Xbox One, you can just go offline and play the game just fine. No always online requirement or any DRM. Sure, you would miss some daily DAU missions which could lead to trophies and achievements, but you can always get them later.

Though the pushback against Sony here is also for a myriad of other reasons, this is also one of the primary ones, especially for a fucking single player game with no online multiplayer component.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Pc dudes lost this fight long ago when they allowed blizzard rstar ubi & ea to force make accts to play their games their just old men yellin at the skies now lol

That's the rub in all this panty twisting.

 

[Jinxed]

I don't want to start console war here, but PC gamers are such babies.

No shit, they have a ton of accounts everywhere but oh no, I need to make a psn one!

 

[Jinxed]

What is good reason for it in single player games?

game doesn't even have a multiplayer mode, why the hell a PSN logging account is needed to play a single player game?

Screw PSN any all online requirements for single player games. It's as clear as day this is Sony's first step towards their dream of a luncher with direct sales. I say nay nay.

Totally useless for singleplayer, but Sony wants blow up user numbers and i think at some poiint they'll make their own launcher.

A single player game should not have that kind of requirement, this is brain dead and it opens Sony to review bombing.

Though the pushback against Sony here is also for a myriad of other reasons, this is also one of the primary ones, especially for a fucking single player game with no online multiplayer component.

You need the social account just to install the game. So who cares. If you're too much of a baby to take a few minutes to create an account when you already have accounts everywhere, just move on.

Guess none of you will be playing GTA6 then

 

[pudel]

Just because mistakes were made, doesnt mean you have to make them again and again.

Rockstar games nowadays have multiplayer baked in....so its somewhat understandable. EA delivered their last game without this crap (too bad it was Failguard). And everyone hates Ubi's launcher/store as much as this useless PSN login.

 

[Cakeboxer]

You need the social account just to install the game. So who cares. If you're too much of a baby to take a few minutes to create an account when you already have accounts everywhere, just move on.

Guess none of you will be playing GTA6 then

Nice wall of quotes, but you seem to forget that RDR2 and GTA VI have online modes while TLOU2 is singleplayer only and most people you quotetd already mentioned that.

 

[Fess]

I don’t care as long as they keep porting their games to PC and specifically Steam. After this year I only have 2 games left that require a console, Gran Turismo 7 and Demon’s Souls, and it wouldn’t surprise me if they get announced too this year.

 

[EN250]

You need the social account just to install the game. So who cares. If you're too much of a baby to take a few minutes to create an account when you already have accounts everywhere, just move on.

Guess none of you will be playing GTA6 then

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Game has an online component, so it's justified and also it's RDR and GTA you're comparing with, what's your point again?

 

[TintoConCasera]

Defending this shit for a single-player game is bootlicker behavior, and anyone doing it should feel ashamed of siding with the companies instead of with their fellow gamers.

 

[DrFigs]

They should’ve never backed down from requiring it in Helldivers. This makes less sense as a single player game.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Defending this shit for a single-player game is bootlicker behavior, and anyone doing it should feel ashamed of siding with the companies instead of with their fellow gamers.

It’s more Freegunner seething that these ports exist at all. Then they act like nobody is complaining about other logins, when we constantly are. The problem with these logins is eventually they will break the games completely.

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Like this collection would still be available and playable if it didn’t require GFWL. Try to install Rayman Legends on a Steam Deck and you will get a message that you need an old version of UPlay that is no longer available. Of course, there are community fixes for all this but why am I jumping through these hoops in the first place? To pad MAU numbers that some empty suit can trot out at an investor meeting. It’s just unnecessary and annoying especially in a single player game.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Then they act like nobody is complaining about other logins, when we constantly are.

Exactly. I still remember all the drama with Earth Defense Force 6 and the Epic login, and that game is niche as fuck.

Games should be released in a state that guarantees that they will be playable forever, and depending on login into a server couldn't be farther from that.

 

[Jinxed]

Nice wall of quotes, but you seem to forget that RDR2 and GTA VI have online modes while TLOU2 is singleplayer only and most people you quotetd already mentioned that.

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Game has an online component, so it's justified and also it's RDR and GTA you're comparing with, what's your point again?

You still need the social account JUST to install the game. Nice try though. Have fun not playing gta6

 

[Muddy]

Sony have at least given prior notice that PSN account is required.

That was the issue right? With Helldivers 2 lol?

 

[analog_future]

Day 1 for me. It's my favorite game of all-time but I've only played it once. Should be pretty awesome at Max Settings/4K/DLAA/120fps.

 

[Fahdis]

Only us Dual Citizens are getting screwed. Price remains the same on every regional storefront but can't buy cause its not in the country I live in. Fuck you Sony. FUCK YOU!!!

 

[rofif]

Only us Dual Citizens are getting screwed. Price remains the same on every regional storefront but can't buy cause its not in the country I live in. Fuck you Sony. FUCK YOU!!!

You don't have a ps4 or ps5? Just play it there.
it's cheaper than complaining

 

[nial]

Additionally, this is a first-party Sony game, so this is expected, whereas Helldivers 1 was by an independent studio.

>helldivers 1
>by an independent studio

 

[mayham2199]

Pc dudes lost this fight long ago when they allowed blizzard rstar ubi & ea to force make accts to play their games their just old men yellin at the skies now lol

That's what's really crazy about all this. PC gaming is great but all that account shit and launchers within launchers like come on. CP2077 having a launcher is just weird as hell to me. You're not even some large publisher with tons of back catalog IPs but you need your own launcher in steam?

 

[BigBeauford]

Real shame I'll probably be golfing on release day instead of playing it.

 

[The Pleasure]

Shut up and gimme that J-Lo master ass edition for my playing station

 

[Fahdis]

You don't have a ps4 or ps5? Just play it there.
it's cheaper than complaining

Fuck consoles. Its more expensive in the long run.

 

[hemo memo]

>helldivers 1
>by an independent studio

Sorry 2.

 

[pudel]

That's what's really crazy about all this. PC gaming is great but all that account shit and launchers within launchers like come on. CP2077 having a launcher is just weird as hell to me. You're not even some large publisher with tons of back catalog IPs but you need your own launcher in steam?

It has a launcher....but you dont need to sign in anywhere (you can if you want). Its like a little menu before the game starts and can be skipped as well. Game comes even with an executable (on steam) which you can start directly...completely ignoring steam. Its perfect.

 

[nial]

Sorry 2.

>helldivers 2
>by an independent studio

Spoiler

I don't see why the developer would matter at all as long as it's sold by the same company.
Case in point, developed by an external studio, IP not owned by Sony, still requires a PSN login:

 

[EN250]

You still need the social account JUST to install the game. Nice try though. Have fun not playing gta6

I will thx, on PS5, I created my social club account many years ago and linked it to my PSN account, because it was for GTAV, arguably the biggest game 3 consecutive gens in a row, same way GTAVI will as well...