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Fortnite Leading to High Sales For PS4 And Xbox One, Says NPD Analyst Mat Piscatella

Mat: "June may be more telling for Switch with the Fortnite announcement..."

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masterfox2134d ago

bu..but....but....the crossplay now way!!! XD

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neutralgamer19922132d ago

Master

All that crying 😢 and Sony will still outsell Xbox one and switch and sell more software on ps4 and generate more money for gaming industry

Haters gonna hate ps4 fans don't want cross play with Xbox or switch

Dealwithit

We have cross play with the best gaming platform PC

Nintentional2132d ago

Nobody cares about not having crossplay with Sony ponies on Fortnite. The reason why people are upset is because Sony is holding your Epic account hostage, and not allowing you to use an account that doesn’t even belong to them on other platforms.

MattE2132d ago

What you going to say when Sony agree and join in? Sony are the best right? Idiots

neutralgamer19922132d ago

Ninten

Yeah and epic knew about this this for a long time. They knew about Sony's policies before launching on switch. If you played PUBG you can't transfer it to Xbox one but from Xbox to to pc is possible

It's called user agreements read em before you sign them. From the looks of it switch and Xbox players are desperate to play with ps4 fans so stop your trash talking

Matte

If they do it I still won't have a say in it and nor would I care because they deliver games. I personally don't see them doing it but weirder things have happened

Sony working with Ms maybe I can see but Sony allowing anything to work with Nintendo I don't see ever happening

DarkVoyager2132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

“bu..but....but....the crossplay now way!!!”

How is cross-play between Switch players fair when the game runs at half the framerate as the other versions?

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rainslacker2132d ago

Because frame rate isn't the determining factor in what is fair. So long as they're consistent it shouldn't be a problem. People on PC routinely play together without any problem, and their frame rates are all over the place.

Neonridr2132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

how do people on PC play with each other at all using your dumb logic. What, all PC games run the same on everyone's varying hardware?

DarkVoyager2132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

“Because frame rate isn't the determining factor in what is fair.“

So having a controller response of 16ms vs 33ms on Switch doesn’t create an unfair advantage?

Sony wanted to keep the framerate even between PS4 and PS4 Pro in MP games for a reason.

DarkVoyager2132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

“how do people on PC play with each other at all using your dumb logic.”

Unless you’re using a controller it’s not that big of a deal.

A controller response of a 30fps game is 33ms where as a 60fps game is 16ms. It’s obvious one is twice as responsive.

On consoles it matters PC not so much since you’re using a mouse.

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SegaGamer2133d ago

The casual gamers really do like the most average games.

343_Guilty_Spark2132d ago

Yeah because they are actually fun games to get away from reality not wanna be interactive movies.

SegaGamer2132d ago

Nah, they are just more interested in playing the next copy cat shooter and follow what everybody else is playing.

CaptainOmega2132d ago

343

That is such a stupid comment. I get just as much escape from reality playing an 'interactive movie' than I do playing a 'fun' game.. as if the two can't be same.

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DialgaMarine2132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

What do you classify as an “interactive movie” exactly? Reality, out of all the PS4 exclusives to launch, Sony only has had only one. Can you at least try to troll? It’s pretty sad when the biggest complaint about your trolling is your lack of actually being able to do so lol

Kokyu2132d ago

Um actually is more that younger people and simple mind individuals have shorter attention spans so bang bang pop pop is appealing but eventually you grow up its not "fun" which is subjective I find fortnite boring as hell and want more than that from an experience you paid for..

AgeInTheCage2132d ago

Jealousy, dont you feel better? Knock what ms fails to provide for their players, exclusives. Go wait for 360 looking crackdown and forza # 5000.

Dark_Knightmare22132d ago

You have to two different people using the same account to comment. You go from cheerleading for Sony to writing some of the dumbest crap trolling Sony

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Neonridr2132d ago

so Fortnite players are now casual gamers? Interesting..

salmonade2133d ago

If your friend's have a PS4 and you want to play Fortnite with them, then go and get a PS4.

Kabaneri2132d ago

Much better reasons to buy a PS4 than Fortnite...

Kokyu2132d ago

Pretty simple isnt it? Yet so hard for people to grasp.

Doge2132d ago

Make me a new Epic account and raise my level up to what I'm at right now.

matt1392132d ago

You shouldn't need to, that's the entire point.

Goldby2132d ago

Correct me if I'm wrong, but battlefield 1, a game not crossplay between ps4 and Xbox one doesnt let you carry over progress.

Why should fortnite be any different?

Doge2132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

@Goldby

Because Fortnite actually offers cross-progression on multiple platforms. You can still do it on PS4/PC/Mobile or Xbone/Switch/PC/Mobile.

Most of the people who're upset are those who own both a PS4 and a Switch (or have previously played it on PS4 at one point) and found out that they're restricted from doing so without a warning whatsoever. Honestly, I would love it if more devs/publishers allowed this via their own account system.

As for crossplay, I've been noticing a lot of people spewing crap about "stealing users" or "dwindling numbers" and what they don't know or care to even look up is the fact that crossplay only works for friends playing with each other. That's it. It's not a default option and the end all be all because it'll introduce a severe amount of balancing issues from different input devices and hardware performance.

Like, come on y'all :/

Nintentional2132d ago

Lol yeah.... no. Hahahah just no.

salmonade2132d ago

You can play with the dwindling numbers on your console. PS4 has cross-play with PC. That's enough. PS4 is the dominate leader and will be next gen.

Kokyu2129d ago

@salmonade

That ia a pretty dumb statement Nd that kind of thinking " sony will be the leader next gen" is how and why sony ended up with the Ps3 last gen.

mcstorm2132d ago

Salmonade sooo what your saying is if you own a Xbox one or switch also go and buy a PS4 to play a game you already play on another console so you can play on of your mates? Come on its 2018 multiplatform games should be able to play nice with each console it is on and then you buy the console of your choice for its exclusive games you want to play. For me Xbox and switch has more of the type of games I want than the PS4 so a reason I won't get one plus also saves me another £49 a year to play online to

salmonade2132d ago

Then you should NEVER be allowed to play with PS4 people. The vast majority don't care one way or the other about PS4 cross-play with Xbox or Switch for Fortnit.
PS4 already has cross-play with PC. That's enough

Dark_Knightmare22132d ago

Man as a fellow owner of a og x1 I would love to know these games you speak of because from where I’m sitting the x1 has been ass and barely has had any games of worth going on almost two years now

mcstorm2132d ago

So because I said I picked an Xbox one and switch over a PS4 because they had more exclusives I wanted to play than the ps4? (BTW I'm a new parent so have a lot less time to game than I did when I was younger and reason I only own 2 consoles) I should not be aloud to play friends and family on cross platform games like BF, FIFA, fortnight ect? Come on. Plus when my little one is older and gets into games we will look at a ps console or console I dont own when he is older and why can't we play cross games on them together?
I'm sure people don't see the bigger picture and are narrow minded.

rainslacker2132d ago

Guess you could buy a PC also. Is there a way to connect with your friends when playing on different platforms? Many cross play games don't offer this functionality.

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yomfweeee2132d ago

Article downplays exclusives. Sony still winning from GOW and Detroit this month. That is a big part of it.

343_Guilty_Spark2132d ago

State of Decay 2 topped software charts.

Lime1232132d ago

Sure, when you include Xbox One and PC digital sales.

King_Lothric2132d ago

State of Decay is not an exclusive. Is available in 2 platforms... Xbox and PC.

CaptainOmega2132d ago

343

No need to bring up SOD2 topping software charts when this was about a boost in hardware sales for the month of May.. Ultimately more PS4's were sold than Xbox's and Switches. That's what yomfweeee meant by 'winning'.

Kokyu2132d ago

Um ok it topped charts this month. Last month and since it launched GoW topped charts so your point is????

Thatguy-3102132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

xbox was dead last on hardware sales tho. Ps4 has been selling because of exlsuives and huge games like fortnite

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Dark_Knightmare22132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

Of course it had pc and Xbox counted,only cost 30,is a zombie game which the us is still really into and regardless of it being mediocre the Xbox community were so starved for an exclusive they bought it. If the leaks are true it barely outsold gow which was in second and was in its second month which is just sad

DarkVoyager2132d ago (Edited 2132d ago )

@Lime123
“Sure, when you include Xbox One and PC digital sales.“

@Kimg_Lothric
State of Decay is not an exclusive. Is available in 2 platforms... Xbox and PC.

Do your research next time.

*No digital sales included
**No PC digital sales included

https://venturebeat.com/201...

343_Guilty_Spark2131d ago

Which Sony console is SOD on?

It’s supposed to be on Xbox One and PC...why would you separate it. Also NPD doesn’t count them together.

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CaptainOmega2132d ago

Mat Piscatella has a lot to say recently...

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Chatting Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered with Suda51

CGM Writes: While we were over at PAX East, we were able to sit down with Goichi Suda (Suda51) and talk about the upcoming remaster of Shadows of the Damned

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Sega Franchises That Deserve a Comeback

We explore the Sega classics that are ripe for revival! From Panzer Dragoon Saga to Virtua Fighter, discover why these legendary games deserve a comeback on next-gen consoles. Dive into a nostalgic journey and see which Sega titles are set to captivate a new generation of gamers in 2024.

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ZeekQuattro4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Turned based Phantasy Star and Shinning Force remain at the top of my list of Sega IPs that need to return. At the very least I'd take a Shining Force collection that has 1,2,3, CD and the Game Gear entries.

FinalBoss4d ago

I was hesitant to put these two on. I've personally played more PSO than the RPG version. And shame on me, I don't remember much about Shining Force to talk about it properly.

That said, so many Sega licences deserve their place in this list.

jznrpg2d ago

A new Phantasy Star in the numbered series would be amazing. Shining Force too. But I’d settle on some collections as that’s probably the best we will get

anast4d ago

I don't trust Sega to do a proper comeback. The games will be just remastered and/or monetized to death.

gold_drake3d ago

shining force.

but indont see that happening unfortunately.

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Former Blizzard President Suggests Players Should Have Option to Tip Developers

Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra recently suggested an interesting concept that has sparked a debate among gamers - the idea of being able to tip developers after completing a game.

LG_Fox_Brazil10d ago

If I had a 100% way to be sure that this money would go to a fund or a reserve dedicated only to the guys who develop the games, be them designers, artists, programmers and so on, I could think about it.

But we all know that this 'tip' would only end up in a publisher's CEO pocket to buy a new yacht, so, no, I ain't tipping anyone anytime soon on this industry

neutralgamer19929d ago

Exactly these companies were raising money for good causes and gamers were donation and come to find out they are keeping a good chunk of be pie

PapaBop9d ago

Yeah tip your developer, 5% proceeds go to developer, 95% to the publisher or whoever. Isn't tipping for staff not making minimum wage? How about they just pay their developers properly and like you know, give them fair bonuses? Too much to ask from Blizzard these days, Kotick saw to that and is now laughing all the way to the bank.

MrDead9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

It's the t**ts at the top looking at ways to cut devs wages and get the players to tip them like waiting staff, and I'll guarantee a percentage is skimmed and kept by Activision Blizzard. This is 100% for shareholder and CEO playouts.

Popsicle9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

I have to agree with this. On the surface tipping devs sounds like a great idea, but in the end it leads to pay cuts and subsidization of pay. Tips then become an expectation or the devs “can’t make a living.” Lastly, especially in the US, tip culture has gotten out of control, and it serves as an excuse not to properly pay employees. Sounds good but doesn’t end well.

drizzom8d ago

@ Popsicle

I think your right on the nose with how much tipping has become rampant. Instead of it being a relationship directly between the customer and the developer or employee, it now has a middle man ingrained in the system. DoorDash is one example. It ends up becoming a metric where the company can measure 'just how much more money you are willing to part with' before raising the price on the main product.

1Victor9d ago

Uh so they’re trying triple dip or more we buy the game that they’re already withholding/cutting content for dlc we was told that season pass would help the developers thrive we felt for it.
Now on top of all that plus their sales bonus they want tips enough is enough whatever happens to you create/built a good game get a bonus for sales milestones you care about your game and community we reward you with more sales not for doing 3/4 of a game then save the other 1/4 for dlc and passes after

raWfodog9d ago

The 'tip' is me buying your game in the first place.

S2Killinit9d ago

Very well said. If it was possible to send the money to either the developer or some organization for the betterment of gaming, sure. But we all know that will not be the case.

Rynxie9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

No, it would go to those on the top. They will still fire developers, have a bunch of microtransactions, raise prices of games and so on.

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H910d ago

So they eventually don't pay their workers and depend on our tips to pay them like the case with waiters!

Deeeeznuuuts9d ago

That kind of practice is only normal in the states, as far as I know anyway, what a backwards system

H99d ago

No it's as well in a every country that wants to amercanize

bloop9d ago

Ireland is literally the first stop across the pond and we don't have a tipping culture. The only establishments here that would expect a tip are the tourist haunts that Americans visit. Other than that, you might tip in a restaurant as a sign of gratitude for great service and waiting staff would be paid a full wage anyway.

Rebel_Scum9d ago

Tipping is not customary iin most countries dude. Get a passport lol.

Jin_Sakai10d ago

Is this a joke? How about the big wigs giving up some of their pay for their hard working developers.

MrBaskerville9d ago

Maybe the CEO could earn his money based on tips.

mastershredder10d ago

good god. The devs are not baristas dude. Total 1% ideals. Fing Chadosaurus.

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