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Why No Man’s Sky is the most important game release of the decade

Sean Davies of PSGamer explains how his 5 year old son helped him recognise how important No Man's Sky really is.

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ElementX3557d ago (Edited 3557d ago )

There have been a lot of games where you can reach anything, go anywhere you see on screen. This isn't a No Man's Sky innovation.

JBSleek3557d ago

Thank you. I don't understand why people think this game is so unique. Starbound, Space Engineers, Proteus, Spore, Evochron .

jillSandwich3557d ago

Starbound is mentioned in the article. Proteus was procedurally generated but you couldn't go "anywhere". You couldn't go to any of the stars. Yo couldn't go under the sea. No Man's Sky is the first really main stream example of a "go anywhere" game.

Lon3wolf3557d ago

Cant speak for the others but in Evochron you cannot explore the planets like in No Mans Sky, you can dock with a city only. In No Mans you can get out of your ship and explore the whole planet you have just landed on big difference between the 2 games.

ShutUpDonny3557d ago

It's not just about going anywhere. No Man's Sky is about making us live an old kid's fantasy of exploring the Universe. It's not about space marines or politics of aliens alliances... Just going were no man has gone before. A lot of games came close before, but when I watch No Man's Sky trailers, I feel like I'm 10 years old again.

Taco_Waffle3557d ago

1. I felt the same way when I saw the trailers.
2. Why is your avatar the dude and not Walter?
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cleft53557d ago

I understand in this day and era why it is so easy to be cynical and if it wasn't for the interview with the developer talking about the game I would be there with you. But the enthusiasm from the developer and the things they are talking about delivering isn't about being innovative but completely realize a dream that we all have as kids and adults. The dream of exploration. The dream of being the first person to find something and share that unique experience with our friends.

It is clear from the developer interviews that they honestly believe they are able to deliver on this true unfiltered experience. I don't know if they can do it or not, but I am hoping for once that they can deliver something we all want.

s45gr323556d ago

Mercenaries for the PS2 and xbox is the only game I can think of. For pretty much every so called open world game, the gamer is tasked with completing a certain amount of missions to advance to the next area. Skyrim along with the newer fallout games do have skyboxes and certain limitations. I need to play the older elder scroll games and fallout games to see how open those games are.

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lelo3557d ago (Edited 3557d ago )

Way too much hype for this game. Let's see if it can deliver.

Lon3wolf3557d ago

Fingers crossed it does, sounds good on paper and from the limited Demos we have been shown. Will be watching this to see if it lives up to the hype.

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BigBosss3557d ago

I still cannot believe that this is an indie title. Can't wait to play this with my friends :)

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TheBoy3557d ago

Most important game release of the decade... Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for No Mans Sky, but it's not even the most important game release of the year, don't over exaggerate.

TransientDreamer3557d ago

Over-exaggerate is not a word. You can't exaggerate an exaggeration.

Perjoss3557d ago

do you feel better now?

Cryptcuzz3556d ago

Stop over exaggerating the meanings behind word(s) :D

When I used that term sometimes, what I'm saying is stop exaggerating in a way that is overkill/overboard to what is needed to convey the message.

You're right though, so +1 point for you. It's not cool to be a grammar police on the internet though, so -1 point for you. So no harm done. Carry on please!

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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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Zeke6819d ago

The game that keeps on giving 🦾🥳✌️

Christopher19d ago

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

Zeke6819d 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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kevco3328d ago

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

Speak with your wallet!

Profchaos28d 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

crazyCoconuts28d 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.

Babadook728d ago (Edited 28d 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.

phoenixwing28d ago (Edited 28d ago )

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

mudakoshaka28d ago

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

phoenixwing28d ago (Edited 28d 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

mudakoshaka28d 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!

TheEroica27d ago (Edited 27d 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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Neonridr28d ago

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

NotoriousWhiz28d 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.

Profchaos28d 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

MIDGETonSTILTS1728d 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.

talocaca28d 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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