Bundling games with a console is like a price drop without the drop. Both of those titles currently retail for $60, if you buy them separately. If you bought a PlayStation 3 and those two games, you'd end up paying $520 before you even added another controller. But since they both come bundled with the console, you can have $520 worth of entertainment for $400. That's a $120 savings that might make some consumers think twice about the PlayStation 3.
And isn't that the point in the first place? For the last year, Sony hasn't enjoyed a single competitive advantage over Microsoft and its sales have shown that. But now that those bundles are available, Sony might be able to claw its way back into the race, even though Microsoft offers bundles of its own.
Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.
With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.
It was worrisome to begin with.
It's a niche genre with only a handful of hits that can stand the test of time.
I like the sound of that!! I will for sure never support these gaas games.
Sony must be shocked at gamer's reaction, making them cancel a few of these and hopefully go back to the good heavy hitters they had us used to..
now bring on that PSPro reveal and show us some SP 1st party awesomeness.
It's pretty ridiculous.
Imagine having a breadth of data at your disposal to see the statistically low success rate of these games, only to be laser focused on the exceptional case studies.
Only a few will catch on. You need a perfect storm to be successful in GaaS and a bit of luck on top of that. But a potential cash cow will keep them trying and some will go out of business because of it.
Helldivers 2 manages just fine…
Keep production costs low… don’t just make custscenes until the mechanics and enemies are perfected first.
Make so much content that you can drip extra content for years, and the game already feels complete without them.
Most importantly: make weapons, enemies, levels, and mechanics that will stand the test of 1000 hours. This might require more devs embracing procedurally generated leveled, which I think separates Helldivers 2 from Destiny’s repetitiveness.
Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."
I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.
I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.
battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional
For a PS3 Fanatic YES
For the rest of the gaming community NO
When pressed about PS3 price cuts, Stringer was more direct. He explained that if Sony dropped the price of its console it would "lose money on every PlayStation (it) makes. How's that for logic?"
Well i remember that i receive a looooooooooot of disagrees when i commented the same thing here in N4G. But come on is N4G right? the den of PS3 Fanatics.
any bundle that compares to this. The top and I mean (other than Uncharted) the top two "best graphics" titles of all time(consoles), exclusively on the PS3! When I first purchased MGS4, I knew immediately that it would win tons of awards. When I purchased Killzone 2, I couldn't believe how much was going on and how tight the graphics were! Trust me, this bundle is a great way to start out and if I could do it all over again, I would be running to the store to get this. $600.00 hit me hard, but I do not regret getting the 60gb version that hasn't given me any problems. (knock on wood)
Anyone waitin' on a PS3 price cut and doesn't get this is INSANE. I mean if ur not interested in KZ2 or MGS4, why the hell do u have a PS3??? Personally, I thought it was worth it since launch. Im so happy I bought the 60gb while it still had the pro duo and sandisk card slots in the front and the backwards compatibility!
He's right, I'm PS3 fan and a smart consumer. When PS3 launched it was 600$, but the closest BR Player at the time was like 800. Mine was 500 $ 6 months later (July 2007) with a Free 50$ 6Axis and 5 Free (40- 50$ at the time) BRs. With all the features available for the PS3 at the time the VALUE of the deal was insane. I had a 27' SDTV and BRs do look better than DVD in SD.
But, now after all the Firmware updates since then, The VALUE of the PS3 has only went up. Your getting arguably the best Entertainment Device on the market, 360's dont's play High Definition Disc based Movies w/o add-ons, neither does the Wii. You may say it's not necessary but, I've been playing movies through a Playstation since PS2 launched. The Internet Browser/Media Server capabilities also bring VALUE to the PS3, it's the internet on your TV, not a PC input into your TV, All the posts I've ever written have been on My PS3, all the Amazon purchases, youtube videos, etc all on my PS3. Through TVersity I stream all my PC media right to my PS3. The PS3 can output 7.1 Surround Sound look up how much an BR player or audio receiver that does the same let alone another game console. You may say it's not necessary, but it's possible on the PS3. There so many more Entertainment capabilities right out of the Box for the PS3 than other Gaming and Media devices.
The first couple paragraphs give you the bundle cost breakdown. Do the same thing and compare the PS3, 360, Wii.
Put ALL the capabilities of each console down on paper next to each other than the price of each capability (WiFi, HDMI, etc) and ANYBODY in their right mind will buy a PS3.
Price cut/Slim needed, sure but only if COST EFFECTIVE for Sony. Plus the Slim maybe gimped a bit compared to Fats like a launch 60GB to 160GB now... Good article from Cnet hope more consumers considering a console read the article.
Don't wait for the Slim, Buy the KZ2/MGS4 Bundle & Play B3yond.
LMAO , I agree it does sound like a sales pitch, I was just supporting the article,
You know count how many DVDs I've put in my PS3, none. Watch the Dark Knight, Incredible Hulk, Iron Man on DVD.
Naw, I'm good upscaled or not. I like the full experience, you know get the most for my money..