Airbus Jr
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Where do we go from here PlayStation Nation?
- Thread starter Ass of Can Whooping
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Rat Rage
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Sony is fine. I've said it months ago: all these aquisitions by Microsoft are a hail mary move; they were loosing against Sony every generation, and after the immense success of the PS4, they just new that there was only one chance of survial for the Xbox brand - massive aqusitions! They knew that without an appealing lineup of first party franchises, they would be done, so they said, ah fuck it, let's just buy ourselves some first party titles.
However, if that doesn't pan out (maybe AAA gaming will further decline, because it's always the same shit with a different coat of paint), then Xbox is truly done.
However, if that doesn't pan out (maybe AAA gaming will further decline, because it's always the same shit with a different coat of paint), then Xbox is truly done.
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Y'all realize you're not shackled to one device per generation right ?
If there's games you want to play on X device, you can buy X device along with the Y device you already own.
If there's games you want to play on X device, you can buy X device along with the Y device you already own.
ByWatterson
Member
As I said in my other thread, this was the final thing to get me to pick up a Series X. Gamepass is already too good of a deal to pass up, and this just seals where the future is.
I'm going to turn into the player who loves his PS5 for exclusives, and Xbox for Gamepass.
After thinking about it, I think Playstation has two options, and both are wild:
1. A merger with Nintendo (insane).
2. Allow Gamepass on Playstation (also pretty insane).
I'm going to turn into the player who loves his PS5 for exclusives, and Xbox for Gamepass.
After thinking about it, I think Playstation has two options, and both are wild:
1. A merger with Nintendo (insane).
2. Allow Gamepass on Playstation (also pretty insane).
tommib
Member
SLB1904
Banned
Peace was never a choice
John Wick
Member
If you read what I written again it was Bethesda. He should of reacted then. If Sony had bought say for example Square Enix and maybe From Software?
So when MS announced AB acquisition Sony would have been far more comfortable if they owned SE. They could then try getting Capcom and maybe say Embracer Group as an example.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
this hasn’t been a console war for Microsoft since they launched gamepass x cloud and their pc initiative. Microsoft has been laying the groundwork for services, it’s what they do. They make more money from office 365 than they ever have.
these kinds of moves don’t happen over night and Microsoft will be working on a 15 to 20 year plan. They are on a massive up tick after the abysmal Xbox one debacle, to think they are failing becuase they aren’t selling more console units than Sony is so short sighted. Why do you think Sony are releasing games on PC? Even with 100 million sales of consoles they need to make more money than what they can achieve on console alone as they need to find growth metrics and opportunities to appease their share holders.
try and think bigger than just plastic boxes under your tv, we are in A Different world now and entertainment is consumed completely differently than 5 years ago.
The entire thing was in perpetration for this.
SJRB
Gold Member
I don't surrender to terrorists.
MOTM
Banned
Guys it’s gonna be alright, Gamepass is only 10 bucks per month.
MS have the FPS, WRPG, Racing, RTS and MMO genres on lock. Xbox is where the diversity is not PS.
No amount of denial or crying will change that.
Airbus Jr
Banned
Haha and you achieve all that by taking over games that suppose to be available on other platform
You rejoice over other peoples suffering by taking over game that suppose to be widely available elsewhere and then being proud with that action
What a joke
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Swift_Star
Banned
First person games are diversity now lol
Topher
Gold Member
Do your duty, Ponies. I sold my S yesterday to gamemania for 250 euros. My home is Microsoft free again. Never surrender, Ponies.
I admit it. I love my Xbox Series X. So......not a full Pony. More like a shetland....
Zathalus
Member
I think the answer is obvious, Sony needs to invest more in blockbuster multiplayer franchises as that is the one facet they are lacking in an otherwise stellar first party lineup. That being said, even if future COD releases and other Activision titles skip Playstation, I still believe that Playstation itself will be highly competitive, if not to the extent that the PS4 dominated the Xbox One.
Topher
Gold Member
Xbox One is a light year in the rearview mirror at this point. MS turned that page in a big damn way. I think Xbox wins this generation in the US much like 360 did, but PlayStation is still a force worldwide. This one could be close.
Ass of Can Whooping
Member
I admit it. I love my Xbox Series X. So......not a full Pony. More like a shetland....
Race Traitor
BlackTron
Member
He doesn't want to be subsisting on Microsoft's kindness.
GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
Sony doesn't need to win persay. They'll still make a lot of money and have a large and loyal fanbase.
Microsoft's moves won't really start taking a toll until later in the generation.
Ass of Can Whooping
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Yoboman
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What MMO are you playing on Xbox?
Badlucktroll
Member
Why is everyone so doom and gloom because COD could be gone? lol fuck COD. I haven't bought one or played it in like 8 years. I do like Halo and Gears, so i bought a Series X for those at launch.
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SkylineRKR
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In about 10 years, streaming of games might be the norm. Watching content is already the norm for a good while now, streaming games is getting better and better. Right now Xcloud is solid, I use it from time to time and it largely feels the same as offline play. This is the only way to bring gaming to everyone, right now I can see a 500 bucks piece of tech is a roadblock for some households. Sure the consumers bought like 150 million systems last gen, but there are still many more people playing games than that. Via their tablet, notebook or phone they already own. I can use Stadia on my TV without the need of anything (insert a controller to the TV, and launch via phone app). But Stadia sucks ass. Gamepass Xcloud however is really good and I can see some people already opting not to purchase a console.
What I foresee is a repeat of online gaming, with Xbox delivering a decent service and Sony responding too late and playing catch up. MS right now lays the groundwork for the likely future of entertainment while Sony is still doing the same thing they did 10 years ago. So if that time happens when streaming becomes bigger than buying dedicated hardware, MS has a headstart and everything in place.
Sony sells more consoles right now, but how relevant will that exactly be by then? Its becoming about accessibility. Besides, software has always been the money maker. You want that to be on as many devices as possible. Sony is still in experimental phase by putting their older blockbusters on Steam to see where it goes.
DonJorginho
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I love my Series S, PS5 and even my Switch equally, guess that makes me a Donkey?I admit it. I love my Xbox Series X. So......not a full Pony. More like a shetland....
Topher
Gold Member
I love my Series S, PS5 and even my Switch equally, guess that makes me a Donkey?
Nah......just makes you an ass.
Concern
Member
This kind of bait should just be bannable like "Playstation makes movie games".
Lets see
Gears tps
Halo fps
Fable rpg
Avowed rpg
Forza racing
Starfield rpg(?)
Hell Blade 2 tp action
Thats just naming a few. Continue with your meltdown. Sony burned themselves by just relying on third party mp games.
DonJorginho
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Swift_Star
Banned
Cope.
MOTM
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8BiTw0LF
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I actually think Firewalk Studios are doing this.
Firewalk Studios
Firewalk Studios aims to deliver awesome gaming entertainment, rooted in strong gameplay and inspiring art, that captures the joy of playing together.
www.firewalkstudios.com
"Founded in 2018, Firewalk Studios is led by Tony Hsu (Studio Head, previously GM and SVP of Destiny at Activision), Ryan Ellis (Game Director, previously Creative Director at Bungie) and Elena Siegman (Executive Producer, previously at Harmonix, Irrational Games, and Bungie). The team includes a deep roster of highly talented developers who have helped deliver top-selling, culturally impactful titles, including the Destiny franchise, where all three leads worked successfully together on both development and publishing, as well as Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Mass Effect, and Halo. This collected expertise allows this team to focus on delivering a rich multiplayer game experience rooted in great core gameplay and inspired art. Firewalk continues to recruit top talent for its team, which is built on collaboration, inclusion, and respect."
MOTM
Banned
I didn't even bother with a list because he's in hardcore flat earther denial mode atm
Punished Miku
Gold Member
I think they have Elder Scrolls Online and Black Desert. For some reason they missed the boat on FFXIV.
Concern
Member
Yea coping with more games than I can even think to play now thanks to the acquisition lol
Swift_Star
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You do know anyone can go and buy a séries s, right?
Concern
Member
Y0ssarian
Banned
PSO 2 New Genesis as well
tommib
Member
WHAT DID I JUST WRITE. Disappointed, Taylor!
GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
Oh God who are we trying to kid it's all over
The artful mincer
Member
I think the situation is obvious hold the line!
Double down on there first party output especially single player story driven games.then look to expand into other genres.
It's important to put things into perspective there still the market leader and generating boatloads of cash . Compare that to the ps3 era where they were dead last and wiped out all there profits from the ps1 and ps2 era. I still need to spam F1 to get a ps5 where as I can get a series S any time I want. At this stage they still have time on there side and we're not gonna see the ramifications of these buyouts for at least another 3 to 5 years.
There story driven games are most important. Publishers completely underestimated these at the start of last generation yet Sony will likely have 6 to 7 ten million sellers and 3 to 4 twenty plus million sellers when all is said and done nobody was predicating that in 2013. They should can continue to grow there current big boys while adding in new ips. If they can get similar first party sales to Nintendo ( or dare I say exceed them ) they will always have these to fall back even if Microsoft where to become the market leader.
There story games really are there backbone they sell well, have loyal fanbase's (high completion rate's) and don't cannibalize each other. The market for them is still huge and growing I truly believe Cyberpunk would have been bigger than red dead 2 if it didn't shit the bed on launch.
I'am still completely unconvinced that game pass is gonna do much. 25 million users after how long now? Meh what's that compared Fortnite user-base or even World of Warcraft or FF14s? How's it good a deal for casuals that just play one game all year? Especially when free to play is involved.
Personally as long as Sony can continue it first party output and Microsoft keeps there grubby hands off the 3rd party Japense devs I am not too fussed.
Double down on there first party output especially single player story driven games.then look to expand into other genres.
It's important to put things into perspective there still the market leader and generating boatloads of cash . Compare that to the ps3 era where they were dead last and wiped out all there profits from the ps1 and ps2 era. I still need to spam F1 to get a ps5 where as I can get a series S any time I want. At this stage they still have time on there side and we're not gonna see the ramifications of these buyouts for at least another 3 to 5 years.
There story driven games are most important. Publishers completely underestimated these at the start of last generation yet Sony will likely have 6 to 7 ten million sellers and 3 to 4 twenty plus million sellers when all is said and done nobody was predicating that in 2013. They should can continue to grow there current big boys while adding in new ips. If they can get similar first party sales to Nintendo ( or dare I say exceed them ) they will always have these to fall back even if Microsoft where to become the market leader.
There story games really are there backbone they sell well, have loyal fanbase's (high completion rate's) and don't cannibalize each other. The market for them is still huge and growing I truly believe Cyberpunk would have been bigger than red dead 2 if it didn't shit the bed on launch.
I'am still completely unconvinced that game pass is gonna do much. 25 million users after how long now? Meh what's that compared Fortnite user-base or even World of Warcraft or FF14s? How's it good a deal for casuals that just play one game all year? Especially when free to play is involved.
Personally as long as Sony can continue it first party output and Microsoft keeps there grubby hands off the 3rd party Japense devs I am not too fussed.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Swift_Star
Banned
No, that’s not the point lmao if you think ms wants you to buy their consoles, you’re WAY off.
Thats the point. Congratulations you're connecting the dots
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
This is an incredibly funny post based on the premise of the topic we're in right now
Riky
$MSFT
They do want you to buy their consoles, it's an avenue into Gamepass.