1000°

PlayStation.com Redirect Suggests PS4 Is Indeed The Final Name

THE SIXTH AXIS: Wednesdays are for the PSN Store Update. Everyone knows that. Whatever digitally distributed goodies you’re shelling out for preoccupy all your thoughts. So it’s not really a huge surprise that there hasn’t been much in the way of meaningful, interesting games news today.

On days like this, we have two options. We can either give up trying and just post bits and pieces like Sleeping Dogs and Hitman Absolution being cheap on PC at the moment or Bohemia Interactive making Arma Tactics for Nvidia Tegra things and putting mocap in it. Stuff that would barely warrant a sarcastic line from Tuffcub while he’s filling up Snatch. The other option is to mess about on the internet and uncover something odd, interesting and probably completely irrelevant.

Read Full Story >>
thesixthaxis.com
Unztayble4100d ago

I like the Orbis name. PlayStation Orbis.

SandWitch4100d ago

I don't. Reminds me of Orbit chewing gum.

Root4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

Well it was either chewing gum or a new type of mouthwash

Red_Orange_Juice4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

I never.. can't unread

They have two choices,its either PS4 or just PlayStation. I'd like their next game cases to just say PlayStation on the top, also keep current cases, they're small and awesome

Crystallis4099d ago

@ Gynga. HAHAHA too funny!

Army_of_Darkness4099d ago

They should call it playstation 4k.

KangarooSam4099d ago

@Army_of_Darkness: What the hell are they supposed to call the Playstation 4,000? :P

Nevers4099d ago

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Ugh,... "Orbis" reminded me of these horrible HORRIBLE drinks.

Army_of_Darkness4099d ago

who cares about that, we'd all be dead by then;-)

zeeshan4099d ago

Hahahah @ Orbit chewing gum! :)

Campy da Camper4099d ago

Can you imagine that chicks voice as you navigate through the menus? "What's this? Dirty images in your photo gallery? Clean them up you naughty boy."

Montrealien4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

Or the drink Orbitz

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

anyways PS4 is the way to go, hands down. Can't wait!

nintendoland4099d ago

Funny? LOOL that was so shitt

problemchild844099d ago

@NEVERS
Awww man i remember those drinks! My science teacher thought they were the coolest thing so she brought some in for the class when they came out.

The drink wasn't very good (had a strange oil-like viscosity) so i hope Sony just sticks with PS4 for the name.

+ Show (11) more repliesLast reply 4099d ago
nirwanda4098d ago

Mmm not sure it works in japan it will be the 'death' of sony.

MYRMIK4099d ago

I'd like the next PlayStation to take the name Orbis!
PlayStation "Orbis": "world" or "cycle" in Latin
PlayStation "Vita": "life" in Latin

But if it goes with PlayStation 4 (sigh), so be it.

BitbyDeath4099d ago

Should have been obvious when Quantic Dream registered the domain singularityps4.com

ape0074099d ago

nope it totally sucks, ps4 FTW

FamilyGuy4099d ago

It's gonna be called PS4 rather than Playstation 4

Guaranteed

Ritsujun4099d ago

Oh god, you're still in kindergarten aren't you.

Unztayble4099d ago

why do I have to be in kindergarten to like the name playstation orbis? I'll like whatever the hell I want.

4099d ago
+ Show (6) more repliesLast reply 4098d ago
DarkBlood4100d ago

that pic doesnt look like it can stay flat?

sarshelyam4099d ago

It's just an artists rendition...not at all indicative of what we'll actually see. For the reason you cite alone, this would never be a viable design. Hardware manufacturers like Sony are always going to opt for a dynamic design that allows vertical or horizontal placement of the console.

DarkBlood4099d ago

true,looks nice though, would make me wonder the purpose of it looking like that if it was real

Ritsujun4099d ago

Come on kid, that's not the official design.

DarkBlood4098d ago

Dont start getting pissed at a theory question now.

NastyLeftHook04100d ago

im sure if there was

ps1
ps2
ps3
ther is a 99% chance its going to be called ps4.

why would they change it?

why?

bicfitness4099d ago

I thought that there was some Japanese negative association or superstition related to "4"; hence why SCEJ wouldn't go with '4'. But I could be completely wrong on that. The internet is not always a reliable source for information.

Rai4099d ago

Its not just Japanese, I think its most asian cultures. I think its because the number sounds the like word death. I remember my mom didn't want the number 444 on the license plate because of that. I could be wrong too though

Root4099d ago

True but I don't see why the rest of us have to suffer

Call it something in Japan but market it to the PS4 for the rest of the world.

I'm sure in the gaming industry companies have marketed a game/product in one country but with a different name.

Double_O_Revan4099d ago

Yes but I think it's them that the #8 is very lucky. So if Sony keeps going, PS8 will Kill.

hazardman4099d ago

The internet is a never ending source of information. You just have to make sure the info your getting is from reliable sites. After doing some research right now I can tell you the system will not be called PS4. The Japanese skip 4 as it sounds to similar to death and the 9 because it to familiar with the word suffer. This superstition is not only in Japan but other Asian countries aswell and its called Tetraphobia. Take it easy.

Saigon4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

Does any one recall the super famicom?

Either way I understand if they change the name as long as the PlayStation Title is still applied, similar to PlayStation vita. I think, from one speculative rumor its going to be called the PlayStation Omni

dark-hollow4099d ago

"PlayStation death!"

If I was Japanese I would have no problem with the "4". Its badass!

girevik4099d ago

So does that mean we will have even more "PlayStation is dead!" articles? =p

TotalHitman4099d ago

The Japanese pronounce 4 as shi. The word death in Japanese is also pronounced as shi. That's why they're superstitious about it.

It doesn't matter though as they pronounce PlayStation 2,3 as it's said in English. So, I would assume they'll pronounce PlayStation 4 as four instead of shi.

InactiveUser4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

Wow.. this Sony/Japan superstitious of the #4 BS still hasn't ended??

Gran Turismo 4 ring a bell??
See many more examples:
http://n4g.com/news/1096136...

"and the 9 because it to familiar with the word suffer"

Then why in the ____ would they specifically make a PS9 'teaser' commercial if they were so afraid of 9?
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

memots4099d ago

Call it the Playstation Tentacle

Japanese would be happy at least

cee7734099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

@bic
Resident evil 4
Street fighter 4
Super street fighter 4
Super street fighter 4 arcade edition

Shall I go on with this 4 is evil in japan nonsense lol

rainslacker4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

It's just a superstition, similar to the number 13 in many English speaking countries. The majority of the population doesn't avoid the number like the plague any more than we avoid the number 13. Might make for some casual jokes or what not, but rarely does it have any real effect.

kayoss4099d ago

That might be true... but games like resident evil 4, street fighter 4, monster hunter 4, persona 4, final fantasy 4, etc... all have the number 4 in it.

The Great Melon4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

These chinese 四 (4, sì) is nearly homophonous with 死 (death, sǐ) also.

+ Show (11) more repliesLast reply 4099d ago
Baka-akaB4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

yeah a change only makes sense in the minds of those among the "press" that decided the ps3 was a failure .

Did Sony screw up initially ? yeah but the ps3 was still a success and the brand definitively still strong .

Cam9774099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

Playstation Vita.
The PS1 was referred to as the "Playstation" at the time until it was succeeded by the PS2. With regards to the PSP, that followed the style of the PS1 so it seems funny that the Vita wasn't named the "PSP2." See my point?

TronEOL4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

I think the reason they didn't name it PSP2 is because they released "PSP-2000/3000". They probably didn't want people to confuse the Vita with another version of the PSP. And if I remember correctly, they actually called them by the number on the box.

The Vita is named as such as to avoid confusion.

ex:
PSP
PSP-2000
PSP-3000
PSP-E1000

Your comparison:
PlayStation
PSOne
PlayStation 2
PS2 Slimline
PlayStation 3
PS3 (Slim)
PS3 (Superslim)

psyxon4099d ago

Vita = life = a new breed of handheld.

nirwanda4098d ago

@influxity it seems ironic as it may well be the last handheld sony will release.

Dread4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

I am psychic

I called it

no one suspected it, but I stood alone against the currents.

Playstation 4, I told you so./s

lol

In fact, I am going to take a chance and say that the next one (if there are more gens of consoles after this one) will be called:

Playstation 5,

I said it first
lol

xXBlondieVanHarlowXx4099d ago

Playstation 5??? o.o

I never would of guessed (,_, )

C0MPUT3R4099d ago

PS4 markets itself.
.
SONY would be total morons to not call it PS4.

mike32UK4099d ago (Edited 4099d ago )

Could not agree more. Sony would be foolish to name the next playstation "orbis". General consumers will only see it as an incremental upgrade, like a playstation 3.5, going to playstation 4 solidifies everything straight away without having to give any explanation. One of the main reason i feel that the wiiU hasn't been selling as well as they expected. wii2 would have been better. But lets face it wii is a stupid name they should have scrapped it altogether!

On a lighter note BRING ON PS4 & NEXTBOX!

mi_titan274099d ago

i agree with the wii statement, i know of several people that think Wii U is just a controller add-on for the wii.

Sheikh Yerbouti4099d ago

Whatever Sony calls it, people will call it the PS4.

psyxon4099d ago

So wrong. "Playstation" markets itself. That's like saying the Vita won't sell because it doesn't follow the naming trend of the PSP. People buy "Playstation", they don't buy numbers.

mike32UK4099d ago

Playstation markets itself yes, to loyalists. But to the average customer, like i said they will just see it as an incremental upgrade, especially not worthy of spending £300-£400 on.

DonFreezer4099d ago

PS4 markets itself in Japan.Since in countries where people play games are not fanboys PS4 doesn't market anything.

+ Show (1) more replyLast reply 4099d ago
Show all comments (121)
40°

How to recruit Lam in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Lam is among the 120 characters available for recruitment in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. While she is one of the many straightforward recruits, a known bug may prevent players from recruiting her if certain conditions are met. Despite developers’ assurances of fixing the bug, some early access players still encounter issues with recruiting Lam despite attempting the standard method.

Read Full Story >>
infinitestart.com
270°

Tomb Raider Remastered just quietly censored one in-game detail

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered players are ticked off by the game’s most recent patch, which censors in-game pin-up posters of Lara Croft.

Read Full Story >>
gamingbible.com
rlow18h ago

This is why gaming is screwed. When people change things to fit someone’s agenda, it’s a slippery slope downhill.

Christopher8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

Even if that agenda is of the developer? Way to remove developer rights.

***One player called it a “huge problem with modern games,” saying they can now be “ruined AFTER people buy them”.***

The level of drama. Yes, I recall sitting there for more hours than I did anything else in the game. These two pinups are the core of the game, after all!

coolbeans6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

rlow1's cringe catastrophizing aside, I do think developers *ought* to strive to maintain an original work to the best of their ability. The language of a "remaster" tacitly implies that - for good or ill - what's being resold is what fans remember but better.

Profchaos6h ago

Games can be ruined after purchasing them yeah we know this not from this but from GTA IV which had half it's radio content patched out due to licensing expirations and to me that was a huge deal.

This pin up poster is a bit of nonsense but the whole argument of modern games can be ruined post launch is Absol true.

DedicatedDark5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

It's not their work to censor. They are incharge of restoration & remastering the work, not overwriting it.

Barlos4h ago

It's not the agenda of the developer though, they're pandering and trying to increase their ESG score.

Way to support censorship...

victorMaje4h ago

It’s not the end of the world for sure, but I understand the hate towards this kind of change. I believe it’s also a matter of principle.

Imagine a Picasso painting being restored & the restorer deciding there aren’t enough strokes, or some lines aren’t straight enough or curved enough…not sure it would/should sit well with people.

Have all original devs signed off on this change? Even if it’s the case, are we saying older gamers are better mentally equipped to process what was there than current gamers, hence the change?

Enough time ago the case was made that games are an art form. We’re supposed to have won that case.
So which is it? Are games art or not?

+ Show (2) more repliesLast reply 4h ago
Eidolon4h ago

Hasn't this been happened for over a decade since remasters? I can't see that it's any worse now. Maybe if Sweet Baby starts getting their hands on remasters we will definitely have a problem.

Rebel_Scum7h ago

tbh I dont see something like this as censorship. Does anyone else not find it strange for someone to stick pin ups of themsleves in a locker room?

Now of it was a pin up of some half naked firefighters it might make sense as Lara might like that, and if they removed that I would cry censorship. But removing pin ups of the main character, yeah I get it.

Barlos4h ago(Edited 4h ago)

It's a game, and they were placed there for the audience. It's not real life. If it was, she wouldn't have fought a T-Rex now would she?

Yes, it's censorship but it's a bit less in your face. If they were in the original game, then they should have been in the remasters. It's bad enough that they have that ridiculous unnecessary warning at the start, but then they start removing things post launch. I don't care how small the change, they shouldn't be doing it. It's nothing but ESG pandering but in a subtle way.

Rebel_Scum3h ago

Look bro, if you have pictures of yourself naked on a bear skin rug up in your house let me tell you, its not normal.

jambola2h ago

I wasn't aware censorship was based on what made sense to you

Rebel_Scum1h ago

Likewise, what a stupid comment.

jambola1h ago

I agree
Your comment was pretty stupid

Rebel_Scum1h ago

I never said censorship is based on what I say dumbass. Just because I dont see this as censorship doesnt mean I’m saying others cant.

How about you come at me with your opinion rather than snarky comments with no thought on the matter.

SimpleDad4h ago

By the year 2030, this remaster collection will totally be changed and censored. Probably will remove Lara as a playable character. It's ridiculous. Glad that my family didn't buy this.
I still have Tomb Raider 2 PS1 as a memory.

jambola2h ago

Those shorts are a little revealing
Should probably make them snow pants

Barlos1h ago

They'll probably make her trans

CobraKai3h ago

It’s mentioned in the article, and it’s a point i 100% agree with, it’s the fact that they can censor a game after you buy it. That’s total bullshit.

Killer2020UK3h ago

Whilst it's an overreaction to say this has "ruined" the game, it's still problematic that this has happened post launch and for many, post-purchase.

I don't want someone to change a product for the worse after I've bought it. The same goes for implementing micro transactions after reviews.

I wonder why they did this? Nobody was kicking up a fuss as far as I'm aware.

maykhausonninh3h ago

Nobody was kicking up a fuss as far as I'm aware.

Show all comments (24)
100°

Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster Review – You Are Your Job, Apparently

Gary Green said: In a time where an enhanced, 3D remake of Final Fantasy III already exists, it’s hard to argue that Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster is the definitive version we were expecting. With Final Fantasy III already being the last in the series to be translated and make its way west, this is something of a slap in the face for the fans. Still, let’s not be disheartened. There may be many shortfalls in this edition of Final Fantasy III, however there’s no denying that this classic JRPG still holds some nostalgic value, even if it struggles to break away from its original hardware limitations.

Read Full Story >>
pslegends.com
FACTUAL evidence8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

It’s funny I’m seeing these articles about pixel remaster, and I just platinumed 1-4 within 8 days lol. I’ve been on FF5 for about a week now. Let’s just say 5 was the start of FF having content like crazy. I should have the plat within 2-3 days.