Shikoro4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

As soon as I saw the first picture, "360" popped immediately up in my mind. Why does everything have to be Metro-like today? I wouldn't mind if Metro was that good to warrant being copied by everyone, but it isn't. If they had just added some sorting options for the download list, improved the search (a lot) and sped things up, that would have done wonders. Oh well... I like it to a certain extent, but wish they did something different...

miyamoto4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

reminds me more of the new Android YouTube UI update where you swipe bigger panels instead of just touching them

maybe they optimised this for the Vita & mobile devices with touch screens?

SandWitch4244d ago

I have to agree, it looks very Metro-ish.

Though a few months ago I tried designing a PS4 UI with Photoshop and ended up with something similar to this new PS Store. I assume that Metro and especially X360's UI is something that gets into your mind.

MikeMyers4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

As long as it's easy to navigate and find the stuff I want quickly, that's all I really care about. I do like this new look though.

Sarcasm4244d ago

As long as they don't have McDonald's ads plastered all over the place, I'd be happy with this change.

nukeitall4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

It's like Sony looked at XBL/Windows 8/Metro and said we want that!

I don't blame them, it looks good. I for one don't care that Sony copied. It is a benefit to everyone and after all, the sincerest form of flattery is copying!

Congrats to Sony for finally doing something about that god awful store that has incomplete image download and is so slow.

This is a good step in the right direction.

Razmossis4244d ago

I'm sorry, what was wrong with the store? And when were people complaining about it?

I understand the point about icons loading slowly but surely that's a network issue, not a design issue. I for one have never had trouble finding something on the store, there's a search tool! I'm also not against the redesign, I just don't like people putting words in our collective mouths.

Lvl_up_gamer4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

That looks very much like how XBL is set up. I see a lot of Metro going on there.

The last pic you can see the correlated frames as they fade away into the background, very much like the XBL dashboard prior to the new dash.

I think this looks great and really well done but undoubtedly influenced by XBL/Metro.

This user friendly UI design is just another example how PSN is growing and maturing into something greater. I can't wait to see how the PSN is designed with the PS4.

SilentNegotiator4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

Metro? BS. That isn't metro. Look at the ACTUAL navigation and not just the picture put into the upper-right for hits.

http://www.destructoid.com/...

But I don't expect 360 trolls to be versed in PSN. They've only had tiles alongside the main menu for FREAKING YEARS.

guitarded774244d ago

I like it, but I'm so used to the way the store is now. I know where everything is. Oh well... I'll get good at using this store UI too.

hkgamer4244d ago

Yes very metro like. Somehow reminded me of how the skydrive live UI is like in fullscreen.

Anyone who says otherwise is just lying to themselves. Sony were definitely inspired in a way.

Looks great and lets hope that this store would be able to integrate Gaikai features in so that I can instantly play demos from the store. Imagine being able to browse through the store and with a click of a button the demo is playable, alot better than having to wait for a download.

raytraceme4244d ago

Ehh it fells more like sony's android ui if anything. But the new store looks great!!!

darthv724244d ago

that they will merge the two (xmb/store) into a cohesive flowing experience.

In case you dont know what i mean...the store has always felt like an afterthought. An add-on you put in the effort to go into to see what is new. yes there are the different short cuts on the xmb for video portion, game portion and of course the what's new area.

still those were things you actually had to go do instead of them being completely integrated. Even the idea of leaving the store, you are asked if you want to do that. I was really looking forward to a more complete feeling of moving about the xmb/store in one.

okay, if i had to make a comparison it would be something like this. the xmb/store is like a mall where as the 360 interface is like a department store. If you know the difference in the way both are laid out...you get the idea.

Gamer19824244d ago

Metro is a copy of Android store so.. Each to his own.

BitbyDeath4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

Doesn't look that different from VidZone or SingStar if you ask me-

VidZone-

http://farm7.staticflickr.c...

SingStar -

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3...

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dantesparda4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

Please guys dont bubble me down, but i dont like it. I like the old store better.

Dir_en_grey4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

OMG why does everything have to go the Metro look

Overtly sized pictures might work well with small touch screens but it just looks really ugly and takes up way too much space for a big TV screen

I hate how they fill up the whole main page with ONLY pictures
The "Latest PS3 games", "Top Downloaded" and "Top Rated" on the right should be text based list like the Japanese PSN. If it's like what it's shown now it's just a one more waste of step to go into that category.

Ugh I hate this wasting a half page of space just to sell an advertisement like Pic 2 and 4,

They basically removed the navigation menu on the left side they have now into an advertising space (as indicated in Pic 4) and you have to do one more button push to call out the Navigation bar which they have now (as indicated in Pic 2).

That's why I hated the UI on Xbox, just waste of time going through these ads and scrawling through these huge pictures page after page.

Anyway I just hope the end result is not as ugly and most importantly easier to navigate then what is shown now. AT LEAST make the 4th pic(game store main page) be like the Japanese store and show text list on the right instead of showing those ugly scroll of icons which accomplishes nothing.

Kevin ButIer4243d ago (Edited 4243d ago )

Deserved update, current store is just ok, but this new look feels like something I want to explore

Beastforlifenoob4243d ago

WTF do people reply to things but dont actuallt make a direct "reply" Just to get to the top of the flipping list, hoping for bubbles and likes

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Snookies124244d ago

Yeah, looks pretty good from what I can tell. We'll have to wait and see how it performs though to be sure. :]

Muffins12234244d ago

NOw they need to do this to the vita's version...

hot4play4243d ago

...and add more PS2 classics and make them playable on the PS Vita! ;)

Also love the new look of the store. Hopefully it loads faster too.

-Ghost4244d ago

I agree, I really like it. Hopefully, it does come out next Monday.

FragMnTagM4244d ago

Finally, only took them 6 years.

MariaHelFutura4244d ago

They have redesigned the PS store, once or twice.

No FanS Land4244d ago

HTML PS STORE, Never Forget! (I still cringe)

hkgamer4244d ago

@ no fans land

Yeah I think everyone does. What were they thinking?
How technology has changed though, HTML5 does amazing things. Maybe I need to learn how HTML5 works.

FragMnTagM4244d ago

I know they changed it once or twice, but not very much and in my opinion it was worse.

This new one looks pretty nice.

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GribbleGrunger4244d ago

i wouldn't mind betting that this is the store front for Gaikai too.

Blankman854244d ago

SONY, speaking about Microsoft back in 2006. The irony of it all. The sweet sweet irony.

GribbleGrunger4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

Let's hope that MS copy Sony and offer you online gaming for free. :)

lodossrage4244d ago

The did at one time.

Remember, there was a time Silver members played free on the original xbox and even for the first year and a half on the 360.

But once they realized they had enough people dumb enough to get suckered in that all changed obviously.

GribbleGrunger4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

It was just a gentle joke but I take your point. I don't think there's anything 'dumb' about LIVE users, I just think 360 owners accept it as the norm and don't think twice about paying... or they're ill informed (which isn't dumb because so am I on many subjects)

... and perhaps Crossgame chat IS worth that money to them... but we digress

insomnium24244d ago

Strategy? What in the world does the UI have to do with strategy? Strategy means things like HDMI port, 1080p and eclusive games by the bucket load and we all know how that went down.

StoneyYoshi4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

@Ndivhu

Same thing can be said about MS taking Sonys idea of having a hdmi port, 1080p support, integrated WIFI, slimline model. Every company in the same kind of market is going to use the same ideas from others. its inevitable.....

Quit bragging about nothing bro....

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morkendo234244d ago

50.00 for downloadable game a game that not yours (physically) F1 2012, ASSASSIN CREED 3
are they SERIOUS!!!!

Ju4243d ago

Of course it's yours. You just can't sell it.

Beastforlifenoob4243d ago

In Australia games cost 108 dollars. Battlefield 3 on the PSN store was originally $118 AUD and australian dollar is nearly equal to US$

xtremeimport4244d ago

People bitch about sony never updating its look.

sony updates its looked (and does a pretty nice job at it from what I see) and people bitch because now it looks like something els.

I mean honestly, It looks nice! stop getting upset over everything.

Knight_Crawler4243d ago

I think the hate comes from it looking too much like the XBL dashboard.

Sony fans dont like that because they hate MS with a passion.

Beastforlifenoob4243d ago

@dir Why does everything have to be your way?

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Dark_Overlord4244d ago

A new store re design is new and all, but i'd prefer SCEE just to get there sh*t together more :/

KwietStorm_BLM4244d ago

Yea I agree, a new design is definitely new and all.

Dark_Overlord4243d ago (Edited 4243d ago )

Sleep deprived writing lol, I mean Nice not New :D

WiiLovePS3604244d ago

Is it just me or is it almost a direct copy of the Xbox 360 "Metro" store design?

gaffyh4244d ago

If you mean the fact that it's tiled, well then yes and no, because the current PSN Store is also tiled, they've just removed the borders, and changed the colour scheme.

WiiLovePS3604244d ago

Wow, looks like I really offended some Playstation supporters with my comment.

It wasn't meant in a negative way, just pointing out that it bares more than a passing resemblance. The fonts, the design, the new unified page for each game like how the 360 has done it since release, even down to the image for the "Top Rated Games" having the covers of the games lined up slightly offset like the previous Xbox 360 UI.

HammadTheBeast4244d ago

The disagrees are for people disagreeing with you. You asked a question, people responded. Agrees/Disagrees don't matter much.

KwietStorm_BLM4244d ago

lol the disagrees..it has metro all over it. That was the first thing I saw. Almost looks like another one of those user Photoshop designs. And I still can't understand how the current design is confusing.

sjaakiejj4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

Those tiles have been there since 2006...

They mainly changed the location of the navigation bar and the color scheme..

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iamnsuperman4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

Looks good it does remind me of the 360 metro store/windows 8 (mainly the font) not a bad thing. I hope they sort out the search function. Massive pain using that thing

JAMurida4244d ago

Finally has a black finish too it. I didn't like the blue background to it.

andibandit4244d ago (Edited 4244d ago )

Yeah it looks god, altho it does look an awful lot like the 360, oh well they copied smash brawl from ninty so why not grab a few more things from ms

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Sony CEO says although AI "has been used for creation," it's "not a substitute for human creativity"

"AI is not a substitute for human creativity. We position it as a technology that supports creativity. Creativity resides in people. We will continue to contribute to people's creativity through technology," the CEO said.

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1nsomniac2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

...not yet but 100% within the next 10 years!

..Then Sony will use it like the drop of a hat. They're no different to the others.

isarai1d 22h ago (Edited 1d 22h ago )

They used to be 😞 sure it was always a business, and money's always the priority, but they used to have a very strong stance on supporting artists and creativity. "Dont f#@k with the artist" was a phrase they touted a few times back in the ps1-ps3 era, a philosophy carried over from their music branch PlayStation was created from. It's not COMPLETELY gone, but it's barely there compared to what it was back then, i just want them to return to that.

Eonjay1d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

I am highly encouraged by their statement about human creativity. "Dont f#@k with the artist" is exactly what they are saying. But at the same time, I don't think people understand that Sony is a corporation. If they don't realize growth, they don't get to exist. When you say 'Sony', you are talking about a bunch of investors. To speak about them any other way is a illogical and incorrect. They haven't changed. They have been a group of investors since they became a public business.

isarai1d 14h ago

Ugh, i really wish people would stop gambling people's livelihoods by turning a project/game into their political soapbox. Im all for statements and having your own opinion, but there's more people working on this than just druckman, ham fisting your political beliefs onto just seems inconsiderate for everyone elses job security when it can result in a failure due to people avoiding it for that reason.

I play games for escape, im so tired of nearly every AAA game blatantly dragging real world issues to shove in my face when I'm trying to take a break from it all. They don't even bother to be subtle about it, quite the opposite, it's blasted and force fed to you and it's just getting exhausting

Einhander19721d 5h ago

People are taking a whole interview and cutting it down to clips that make him look bad and take what he actually was saying out of context. For example he also said things like this AI has "ethical issues we need to address"

-Foxtrot1d 4h ago

@Einhander

Why defend him at this point?

It’s not taking things out of context, he said what he said.

Old ND would never talk about soulless AI taking over so many creative things they are well known for. The whole “ethical issues” is just a good PR spin people who push this crap fall back on to make their statements not seem as bad. So many AI lovers do this.

AI has no place is so many creative based things.

Einhander19721d 5h ago

Well yeah, because everyone else is using it so they need to stay competitive. It's the same as paid online, they didn't want to go that route but their competition was making so much money they needed to add paid online just to keep up.

RaiderNation1d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

AI will never replace humans in game development in terms of conceptualizing new games. Humans still need to come up with the ideas and what they want to implement. However much of the day to day menial coding could be AI driven to reduce production time and team size. I could also see AI being used for bug testing/optimization that could lead to better quality games at launch. I'm actually very optimistic about how AI can positively impact game development.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 22h ago

Good statement but hopefully this holds up

NotoriousWhiz1d 3h ago

People that aren't software developers just don't understand the benefits of AI. People who's only exposure to A.I is the Terminator movie and other related sci fi films won't understand the benefits it provides.

It's not about replacing human labor. It's about making human labor easier.

Many years ago, I had laser eye surgery done. It was performed by a robot. The doctor took my measurements and calibrated the machine to make sure it would do what needed be done. And then the robot corrected my vision in 10 seconds.

15 years later and I still have 20/20 vision.

Eonjay1d 3h ago

AI in and of itself is not a 'bad'. Money is bad. Money is evil, and corporations will do whatever they can to get more of it. They will find ways to implement AI to replace as may jobs as possible. This isn't even up for debate. It is the charge of the corporation to maximize returns for the investors. They have no choice. I'm a developer and I know that my job will absolutely be replaced. Therefore, I have decided to become an AI dev. AI has a lot of potential to help us solve problem on a scale most can't even imagine. The issue, as ever is that our monetary system only ever allows us to focus on greed and fiscal growth.

But I am a pragmatist. Perhaps an AI model can be built to help protect us from our most dangerous instincts and habits. And perhaps Congress can pass laws to protect us from people who would use AI to manipulate and control us (spoiler: they wont).

RaiderNation13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

Progress is inevitable. Nobody driving cars today is complaining that the horse and buggy is no longer around. Yes, some jobs will be lost but guess what? With innovation comes new job opportunities. It's how the cycle of the job market works.

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Sony Patents To Prevent You From In-Game Harassment By Reading Your Emotions

A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.

Profchaos30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

I hope this is one of those patents that never comes to fruition.

I already dislike the fact you can pay a significant amount for a online service buy associated games and content on said service and get banned from that service over potentially a misunderstanding the bans are already handed out for flimsy reasons

I'd rather see money invested in a ban that simply removes the offensive players ability to communicate with unknown players allow them to continue party chats with friends but not with Joe blow on cod.

exputers30d ago

Agreed. Blizzard recently banned a college Overwatch 2 player who's dependent for saying "shit." Pretty harsh.

Profchaos29d ago (Edited 29d ago )

How rediculas really. You can't say a word that's allowed in most PG films and prime time TV but the game is based around killing the enemy team using guns, explosives etc.

It's just backwards.

just_looken29d ago

What your talking about is called block list

In 2006 a spaceship dropped of the playstation 3/xbox 360 i say that that generation was the last great gen with game functions/tech that has yet to comeback

Anyhow the playstation 3 if you block listed a id they could not talk to you in chatroom with either text or voice. But that was pre mind fucked 2018 when people were more human than sheep.

But hey gta 6 is coming out billion dollar budget without a single player custom character creator and without singeplayer coop off/online something saints row 1-3 had on the xbox 360.

z2g30d ago

Take my social security and bank account numbers too! Here’s a picture of my wife and our address.

phoenixwing30d ago

Cmon where's the pictures of your children. Don't hold out on them.

H930d ago

At this rate I feel Sony will eventually sell a room to play games in it where they can monitor your every breath

jambola29d ago

I genuinely get a bit worried sometimes when a friend says something that could be offensive In a party
Because I have no trouble believing some bans would happen when in a private party for saying something wrong

SegaSaturn66930d ago

I want them to censor erotic content by measuring my groin temperature so i dont get too distracted while playing black ops 2.

Popsicle30d ago

Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.

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Sony Could Increase Your Game's Difficulty If It Sees You Complain About It

Sony has recently published a new patent that wants to dynamically handle the games' difficulty and gameplay based on the player's emotions.

jznrpg30d ago

This is something I might use. Sometimes I play some good games but they don’t have difficulty option and are a little too easy.

Profchaos30d ago

Souls games will be like that players struggling make it harder

PassNextquestion30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

I think if used correctly it could work well

jambola30d ago

cool idea
cool idea for horror games especially
the way it's explained here sounds like it could never be forced hopefully, so that's ok with me

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