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No Man’s Sky – A Real AAA Indie Game?

PS4Home: "Keep an eye on No Man’s Sky when it comes out later this year; its success will definitely change both how we view video games and prove that even the big dogs of the industry still can learn a thing or two from the up-and-comers."

Thatguy-3103319d ago

People need to understand what AAA means.

ShottyGibs3319d ago

This.. Calling an AAA indie is an oxyMORON.

Thatguy-3103319d ago

Exactly haha they're opposites of one another so there is no such thing as a AAA indie.

WelkinCole3319d ago

Actually AAA have always referred to game production values which is tied to normally a big budget. A block buster game of sort.

Indie means independent as in independent from major publishers and or self published. This normally means a small game because of smaller budget and artistic freedom from being self published. Similar to artistic independent films.

I believe that an Indie game can have AAA production values/budget if they can secure one i.e. AAA game that is self published.

MasterCornholio3319d ago

Isn't Hellblade a AAA Indie?

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen3318d ago (Edited 3318d ago )

AAA usually refers to games that have large development budgets for things such as voice acting, motion capture, and hiring experienced programmers. "Indie" has nothing to do with whether or not a game has "AAA" value. Everybody's Gone To The Rapture is being made by an indie developer, but it has access to a AAA budget (Sony Santa Monica).

Just thought i'd put that out there.

@Eonjay
"Exactly, as humans we don't have a reference point for a number that big... so we don't really know how big it is."

Having a great imagination eliminates the need for a "reference point" so to speak, but the word "limitless" in it's very meaning, has no definition.

Just close your eyes and explore your mind, that is the only reference point you'll need for a game like this.

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Lon3wolf3319d ago

People need to understand what indie means too look at star citizen. WelkinCole has put it perfectly.

RatchetandClank3319d ago

I don't know if this game will live up to its expectations but I cannot wait to play it.

BudokaiGamer3319d ago

I've seen people go crazy for it, like it looks pretty...but that's it to me. What am I going to do? I don't know anything about story or any gameplay really. Sure you can have space dog fights, but what about when on the surface of one of the planets? And why is there so many planets? Do we really need that many different options to explore? Is it going to take away from gameplay?

SO MANY QUESTIONS!

rezzah3319d ago

The game plays primarily on your sense of exploration, meaning those who don't care for exploring in games (think Dragon Age: Inquisition as a recent example) won't care for No Man's Sky.

The idea of consistantly discovering untouched planets and never before seen wild life is an amazing idea to me. This game takes the discovery aspect in video games to the limit, which is seemingly infinite (size of the in-game universe).

I think those who will like No Man's Sky would also like games like Afrika and Shadow of the Colossus.

BudokaiGamer3318d ago

@rezzah

Shadow of the Colossus I had an objective so I felt like I had to play it. I want to see more of No Man's Sky before I get excited about it.

ltachiUchiha3319d ago

Its still a Indie Game but for such a small team its crazy how massive the world is. Prolly the biggest game world ever created by a Indie Dev.

BitbyDeath3319d ago

*Biggest game world created by any Dev.

Eonjay3319d ago

Exactly, as humans we don't have a reference point for a number that big... so we don't really know how big it is.

For example when thinking about our own Milky Way, we know its 100k Lightyears across, but what can we really use as a reference to grasp the real magnitude of that distance?

Jdoki3319d ago (Edited 3319d ago )

@Eonjay

Try flying across the Milky Way without using the jump drive in Elite Dangerous :)

It really does give a perspective of how big the universe is. It's still incomprehensible (considering just moving across ONE system would take years), but it does help me to appreciate the scale a bit more.

ltachiUchiha3319d ago

BitbyDeath

Now that i look at it, your prolly right.

xKugo3319d ago

Haha, same here. I haven't the slightest idea what this game is about or what kind of experience it intends to give the player. But, oh well..

BudokaiGamer3319d ago

Thanks Arceus, I'm not the only one that doesn't know what the heck this game even is!

BitbyDeath3319d ago (Edited 3319d ago )

Minecraft with guns.

Dark_king3319d ago

Not really Minecraft with gun.Sure you mine for materials with your gun but there not building blocks.There basically funds to buy upgrades for your ship and suit.

From what all I have heard its not just a simple exploration game either.There are dangers in the universe from creatures on the planets to pirates in space.Factions you can gain favor with are piss off till they attack you on sight.There is some evil force also that seems to be the driving force for the goal of reaching the center.

BitbyDeath3319d ago (Edited 3319d ago )

You're right, I was just trying to simplify it as much as possible.

mayberry3319d ago

I can see how this game won't be for everyone, but with the confirmed combat system and random factions that will attack players and what-not, it should appeal to quite a few. I personally love what I have seen and cannot wait!

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Latest No Man’s Sky update adds ship customisation, space station overhaul, and more

Orbital update drops today, also bringing with it engine improvements and UI refresh.

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Zeke6828d ago

The game that keeps on giving 🦾🥳✌️

Christopher28d ago

The support they've given this game only makes me more interested in their next game.

Zeke6827d ago

Agree, curious what they are cooking up for that one?!

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The 10 PSVR 2 Games You Should Own

If you're looking for 'must have' PSVR 2 games then look no further. These are the 10 titles every PSVR 2 owner should have in their library.

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kevco3337d ago

If you're wanting more PSVR 2 support, you should probably buy all of these games.

Speak with your wallet!

Profchaos37d ago

Bit rich to have to buy games you don't want because you want Sony to support the expensive headset they sold us which cost as much as the console it runs on beyond paying third partys to support it.
Seriously in terms of first party we have horizon on day 1 and a gt 7 vr mode.

They seemingly have made little effort to support it beyond paying Capcom to make re games in VR or a second party studio to make firewall which was mismanaged.

I'm a day 1 psvr2 user and the only thing I'm excited for right now is PC support.

I commented recently this bespoke VR game development model we have right now clearly doesn't work

crazyCoconuts37d ago

On the one hand I feel like there's been plenty of smaller non-AAA games to play and occupy me as a supplement to my flat screen gaming.
But I agree that Sony has done nothing to elevate this beyond the niche it's in and into the mainstream where it would be economical to create AAA games for it.

Babadook737d ago (Edited 37d ago )

Most of these games are worth owning for most people; I own all but 2 of them in fact. So I agree with kevco33. I think you're crazy if you downplay this list quite frankly. Sony can't keep funding software if people don't buy any of it, the ball is squarely in OUR court.

Sony has spent a lot on 3rd party stuff this gen like RE.

phoenixwing37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

Saving up for the headset is my first hurdle. Let alone buying games I don't want lol

mudakoshaka37d ago

People downvoting you for not having enough finances...what a world we live in, haha

phoenixwing37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

@mudako
They feel affronted at the very thought that I don't plunk down 500 immediately lol I have a little over 900 games in my backlog I've been buying games instead of hardware ever since I got my PC and ps5. I just don't know if vr is really for me honestly. Every time I have a couple hundred allocated to video games it makes more sense to buy a bunch of flat games instead of vr ones

mudakoshaka37d ago

I have 9 out of these 10 games. I try to buy all the VR games I like to support the advancement of VR!

TheEroica36d ago (Edited 36d ago )

I spoke with my wallet after watching the first headset get weak support. Easy pass until Sony earns my money. Feel bad for those who parted with 500 bucks, falling for the hype that Sony was actually gonna support this thing.

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Neonridr37d ago

I own 7 of these titles off the list, lol.

NotoriousWhiz37d ago

I'm trying to decide if it's worth holding onto my psvr 2. I enjoy what it has currently, but it seems unlikely to get anything else. Might be better off just waiting for something with more support if that ever comes.

Profchaos37d ago

As a fellow psvr2 owner the question seemingly comes down to do you own a PC.

I think I'm all in I have a habit to hold onto my systems anyhow I still have my psvr1 to hell I still have my NES.

But while it's still worth something yeah you could sell it and if Sony turns the ship around you should be able to buy another one for less than you soldmit for I feel like we won't see any fix for the headset for the next 2 years rumours show that Sony has no current first party VR games in active development after they closed London studios

The whole psvr2 situation has left me feeling a little burnt on PlayStation as a whole to be honest. The first psvr felt experimental but it was supported far more than this superior headset

MIDGETonSTILTS1737d ago

GT7 surprised me, because I hate racing games, but i poured 100 hours into it way too quickly.

I’m looking forward to the Metro VR game this year, and I hope that WW2 dogfighter game releases eventually.

talocaca37d ago

I have most of them 😅

Waiting for a sale on Synapse and Arizona Sunshine 2.....also Metro coming this year looks great.

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Omega Update - No Man's Sky

HelloGames:

Omega: Introducing Update 4.5

The OMEGA update invites everybody to embark upon a new shared interstellar expedition entirely for free, whether they already own No Man’s Sky or not. Featuring a complete overhaul of expeditions, new on-planet missions, claimable pirate freighters, and much more!

From 14:00 GMT, Thursday 15th Feb to 18:00 GMT, Monday 19th Feb, the entire Omega expedition will be open to everyone, entirely for free, even if you don’t own No Man’s Sky!

This is the best time for players old and new to come together and explore the universe.

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