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What Does Sony Need To Do To Be Successful With Its Upcoming PS4?

Forbes - Here’s what I’d like to see;

Take Full Advantage of Gaikai Acquisition
Sony, you spent $380 million to buy Gaikai, don’t let it go to waste. Full integration with Gaikai (online streaming games, like OnLive) means

-Mezzo-4139d ago

In order to get a purchase out of me, they need to keep the PSN free & Killzone 4 must be a launch title.

TheGrimOfDeath4139d ago

What about Resistance 4? Or Uncharted 4?

MikeMyers4139d ago (Edited 4139d ago )

You have 3 basic categories for potential consumers.

1. Those that will buy it no matter what. They are the ones likely to buy the system on day one. So to them it doesn't matter what Sony does. They are loyal and will fight tooth and nail making sure they get their recognition and paint the most positive light their way.

2. The diplomatic. One who waits to see what will be offered and one who is cautiously optimistic. They take a bit more convincing but in the end it's about value and software.

3. The hardened gamer. One who needs a a lot of convincing. A pessimistic potential consumer who will look for all the flaws and is eager to jump all over any mistake.

All 3 could be PS4 owners. All I know is I'm not about to rush out and buy any of the new systems, including the Wii U. Not in a market so convoluted with politics and backroom exclusive deals. There's no reason for me to be loyal to any of them even though in the past they have brought a lot of fun. This isn't the days of only one choice like the Atari 2600. So you won't be seeing me standing out in the rain 6 hours before the door opens so I can get my cold hands on one.

ThanatosDMC4139d ago

Planetside 2 needs to be playable on PS4 on ultra. This would be the shooter for the PS4. If they do, they better fix/copy the way people use mics in MAG. 48 people + outsiders talking to your ears is annoying.

EliteDave934139d ago

In order to get a purchase from me all they have to do is to keep PSN free.

jammy_704139d ago

They need to market the shit out if it, and let people know it has awesome games!!!!

jimbobwahey4139d ago

I'd take a Wipeout launch title over Killzone 4, personally. It seems incredibly doubtful though given the loss of Sony Liverpool, which is a shame.

Still, if it launches at the end of 2013 it's a safe assumption that we'll see Modern Warfare 4 and Battlefield 4 accompanying the launch. I think putting Killzone 4 out there alongside them might not be the wisest use of their first party studios.

torchic4139d ago

I heard Studio Liverpool were really really far ahead with the next-generation Wipeout game, and since the Studio Liverpool peeps moved in with Evolution Studios it probably will get completed. it's pretty much a given so don't fret :D

I want a new Wipeout as much as you do. there's nothing that parades Sony hardware like a Wipeout game, ever since the PSone days.

I would love to have Battlefield 4 and Imfamous 3 on launch. Infamous on PS4, that's the dream!

BlmThug4139d ago

I'd personally love to see GT6 as a launch title *drools*

Eyeco4139d ago (Edited 4139d ago )

Those 2 go without question, PSN will be free obviously with cross game chat as well with the optional plus subscription, there will be an exclusive launch title obviously, maybe not Killzone 4 most likely the new IP GG is working and that will be fine and dandy.

What Sony needs to take in consideration is the pricing, because lets be realistic the pricing is what really bit the PS3 in the a$$ at launch despite the fact that Sony managed to pull through especially with all the media hate, could you imagine where the PS3 would be had it launched at half the price, i know it would have been extremely unlikely but just imagine.

Also it needs to be developer friendly, so this poses another question will Sony keep the cell despite the fact than in 2012 are still incompetent to get the hang of developing ? or will they neglect it for the sake of those incompetent devs if so wouldn't that effect BC ? thats the real question.

Sci0n4138d ago

PS3 was definitely worth the price tag though, it launched with a blu ray player, built in wifi, HDMI ports, wireless rechargeable battery free controllers. It took the 360 a few years to get some of those features on there console. I am not worried about PS4s price tag.

Eyeco4138d ago

Obviously to people like me and you the PS3 was worth the price tag and was a worthy investment, but to the average joe $600 was extremely steep. especially when at the time the 360 offered the gamer so much more.

The PS4 price tag won't be a problem to me I'll buy it regardless but again to the average joe, they will be looking at affordability especially in today's economic climate

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PopRocks3594139d ago

Definitely more exclusive content is a good start. Keep the price reasonable; anything above $400 is simply not going to work as a launch price. Finally, excite gamers; if you're going to give it a new controller, make sure it's something brand new and groundbreaking. A new action IP perhaps? A new control style? Rumor has it there's a VR type visor that's in development for the console which sounds really cool.

That's just my thoughts on it anyway.

Gimmemorebubblez4139d ago

Sony must sell Sony ATV Sony classics music lable now while it's valuable, keep Adele and other modern singers, and use the money to buy more AAA game publishers/studios.
They must have the most powerful console, it must be focused on games rather than being a set-up top box like MS next console is rumoured to be. Utilize Gakai in a unique way, keep internet free and the opperating system should be an Android hybrid so it can support mobile in-put similiar to Smart-Glass as well as the vita.
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phantomexe4139d ago

Idk if i'd like some of what he talked about but being able to watch ur friends play games sounds preety sweet. I'm just don't want everthing digital..... something great about having a case with game in your hand.

portal_24139d ago (Edited 4139d ago )

A powerful console
Non-sophisticated architecture
Continuous 1st party momentum
Continue to support 3rd parties more
Live IPTV streaming (freeview/cable/sky etc)
Better VOD support and execution
Snappy OS
Smooth application switching
Bring across SOE titles
Improve the game patching policy/make games easier to patch/smaller patches
Seamless downloads/patches in the background
Shift streaming services to Gaikai/Sony Streaming (Video/Music/Games/IP TV etc)

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Games That Were Bad on Release, But Are Now Great

BLG writes, "Some of the most popular games have had a rough start, with some of them being downright unplayable.

Despite that, developers have managed to turn it around for them and make their game worth playing. Here are some games that had a rough start but were pretty great."

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Terry_B18h ago

Good list..hoped to see Street Fighter 5 there..and it is.

Vits17h ago(Edited 17h ago)

Sea of Thieves... I'm not disagreeing that the game has improved in terms of content. But I feel that the most significant change between now and its release is actually the public perception. Nowadays, most people are aware that the game is a multiplayer PvP-focused experience first and foremost, and not "Black Flag made by Rare". Consequently, people dismissing the whole experience because the single-player aspect is lacking or the story is plain are much less common.

darthv7215h ago

Several years ago, i submitted an idea to Rare that would change up the mechanics of battling opponents in the game. whereby if you died in battle, you turned into a skeleton warrior and had to fight your way back to the land of the living. It was an interesting twist on respawning and would allow the player to experience both sides of a battle.

I keep hoping to see something like that get added to the game.

Kaii17h ago

They consider FO 76 & ME Andromeda to be great now 🤭

anast14h ago

Every game in the last 2 decades...

INMATEofARKHAM11h ago

It's sad that this quick retort is more often than not true... The industry's acceptance of release and patch has gone too far.

gunnerforlife1m ago

Days gone! By the end of the game I couldn't drop it down! I went around so many hours killing zombies! It was addictive by the end.

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Fallout 4 Xbox Series X|S Review | TheXboxHub

Richard writes: "Now was the right time to release the Fallout 4 Xbox Series X|S update. It just could have been more."

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anast1d 23h ago (Edited 1d 23h ago )

They aren't going to give more. We are talking about a company that has rereleased an 13 year old game at least 5 times.

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Homeworld 3, and More Exciting Games Coming Out in May

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shinoff21832d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Doesn't seem to be that bad of a month. Got a bit of something for everyone.

Please do not support braid anniversary edition. Don't support Phil phish, he's a very despicable person, a a cry baby.

One example

https://youtu.be/yKUGwlFJAH...

Tacoboto2d ago

Wrong developer. Phil Phish was the developer behind Fez.

Jonathan Blow was behind Braid. If you're gonna cancel culture, don't take down the wrong indie...

CrimsonWing692d ago

Man, I don’t know why, but it also irks me when people try to tell others what to do. Fez was an awesome game, I couldn’t care less if the dev was a douche.

This is just extra cringe since the person actually doesn’t know what they’re talking about 🤦‍♂️

remixx1161d 18h ago

Welcome to the internet crimson

shinoff21831d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

I wasn't cancel culturing shit. Phil phish is a complete douche. Did you bother to watch the video? Probably not.

I was wrong but call me cancel culture is just plain dumb also

Also crimson.

As you I'm human and we make mistakes. That was a mistake I mixed the games up. Shit happens. So go cringe yourself

Honest mistake, if you can watch that video and support the guy. Then I guess your in the same camp

Tacoboto1d 10h ago

You were wrong and that's that. Don't be so angry.

And yeah, that is a case example of cancel culture. It was a dozen years ago, he's apologized since, had Japanese developers rationalize with his remark, barely has done anything in the industry since Fez, and yet here you are, not even remembering the one game he made...

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