Vote to Play Coming Soon Exclusively for PS Plus Members

Sony is bringing a new “Vote to Play” feature to PlayStation Plus that enables subscribers to vote which games each month’s free title lineup, the company announced.

The game with the most votes will automatically be included in the future free games lineup for PlayStation Plus. Runner-up titles will be released at a discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

More details are coming “soon,” including when voting will begin, what titles will be up for voting, and how you can cast your vote

[FallenAngel1984]

This is a great way for fans to not be disappointed in any further PS+ free game lineups. And I love how the runner up games will be offered as discounts. Everybody wins

[Becuzisaid]

I appreciate your optimism, but unfortunately this will not stop people from complaining.

[TFJWM]

Yes it will prob make it worse, they will say that either the games that didn't win the vote are better then the other games given or that people are stupid and the game that they voted for and lost is so much better and should be there.

OT: I like it hopefully it works out well for the gamers and the developers.

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

For me it only matters if they start to trown in some full releases there... If they do, even if other game win more votes, I'll be happy with a good discount. Plus if they keep it running with "Indies" onlu (games worth no more than 15 bucks), well, nothing really changes, as they already are always offering deals on indie games... Which doesn't make sense anyway, 15% off some 10 bucks game is peanuts, who's not buying a game over 1 dollar and 50 cents? Now 15% off a 60 bucks game (almost 10 bucks), that's an actual deal that brings value to PS+.

[CuddlyREDRUM]

Complaining about complainers...

[Kalebninja]

no they still choose the games we just choose which of what they give us we think is the most interesting.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Right, but at least we have a say and have the ability to to affect the outcome. It gives us a wider pool of potential games allowing us to pick potentially better games.

It isn't perfect but it is a hell of a lot better than having no say at all.

[DOMination-]

Yeah we need to be able to vote on the games we get to vote on.

[joab777]

Ppl will complain about the choices we have.

[wellard]

Im shocked at the amount of people here complaining about people who, haven't yet although might just maybe, complain about the games.

You guys are calling a current non existent group of people stupid and a**h***s (taken from comments right here, not my words)

Some of you are even making role play comments to show how terrible this currently non existent group of people are. eg:

"People will still find something to b*tch about. Lol
I can see it now, "ohhh, all the choices SONY has us choosing from suck, PS Plus games always gave us sh*t, NOW THEY'RE MAKING US CHOOSE WHAT SH*T we want, talk about picking your poison -_-!!" "

I mean look at that, he had the pretend conversation in his head and everyone's giving him high fives. You do realize that to date, the only people to complain in any way about this new voting system is you guys, the ones bullying and belittling a currently non existent group of people. Seriously, its all make believe at this point and your trolling them.

Think about it.

[Ripsta7th]

Ponys always play the victim

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Exactly.

[Muzikguy]

While what you are saying is true, so is what these other people are saying. People will still complain. There's no doubt about it. It's called foresight, looking into the future, or whatever else you want to call it. Sony has done this too, believe me, otherwise this whole option wouldn't even be coming out

[admiralvic]

@ Muzikguy

"People will still complain."

You have millions of people/different perspectives and there will always be at least one complainer. Like we could get Arkham Knight and someone would complain the DLC isn't included, but we aren't talking about a group that makes up <1% of the community. We're talking about how a lot of peoples first reaction is that some people won't like this and those people are wrong.

[Muzikguy]

Sorry but I disagree. First reaction that people will complain is true. You may think it's just a small percent but I disagree there too. Many many people have and do complain about anything and everything anymore. That small percent has gotten bigger over the years. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the games with Plus. It's just the nature of people nowadays.... They complain. Maybe it's just a USA thing, but I see it all the time

[wellard]

@muzicguy it really isn't true, these pretend complainers don't exist yet therefore by any definition of the word it isn't true. Foresight isn't truth, in actual fact it's just another form of wishful thinking.

We have swathes of people here complaining, belittling and trolling a fictional group of people. They are only doing this for rep, likes and bubbles.

It really is quite pathetic and I think it's safe to say it can be used a marker to identify the group of people here in n4g who persistantly troll and bully other users because they won't blindly follow the corporation of choice.

Silly, childish and pathetic.

[showtimefolks]

I am sure most of us are l ready happy with offerings of Xbox live and psn plus, it's the vocal minority who can't be pleased. so this won't please them either, they are just gonna hater free games

there was sa time Xbox live was needed to play online now with that same amount you get so much extra content. yes it is free, the amount of content we get yearly is way more than that 50 or 60 dollars we pay yearly

so please just be happy and enjoy the games and vote wisely

[solid_snake3656]

They will give psn+ users the option to vote from three indie games. We want AAA games, give us the option to vote for AAA games.

[Sharingan_no_Kakashi]

YAY THE TURD WITH THE MOST VOTES WINSSS!!

Jk Jk. I've actually been happy with plus cept for the last 2 months. Definitely worth the asking price 50 times over.

[nowitzki2004]

WHAT??? Rocket League might be the best title PS+ has given on PS4 yet.

[Sharingan_no_Kakashi]

I clearly said I was joking....

[xwilldemise]

People will still find something to b*tch about. Lol
I can see it now, "ohhh, all the choices SONY has us choosing from suck, PS Plus games always gave us sh*t, NOW THEY'RE MAKING US CHOOSE WHAT SH*T we want, talk about picking your poison -_-!!"

Who knows, well on my part I've actually been content with PS Plus for awhile now with Ground Zeroes, Rocket League & GoW:Ascension this month!

[Ramser12]

You can give some one the choice between 1000 dollars, 999 dollars, or 998 dollars and they will still complain because you didn't offer them 1001 dollars. Bottom line people are assholes.

[Lukejrl]

Ikr

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Are you serious

[Eidolon]

I'm okay with this, but sometimes I like to be surprised. Now what might disappoint me is that I might not get something I voted for and really wanted.

[IamTylerDurden1]

But when u do vote for and get that game u really want it'll be exhilarating. Plus if the game u really wanted is a runner up then it'll be on sale.

This is nothing but a good thing where fans choose the games rather than some executive.

[Hk85karlsson]

But if you don't "win" U still get a PS Plus discount on that game.

[TheNemesis501]

this is cool

[RealFry]

This idea was close to being perfect, but why cant each person decide for themselves from the selection what they like? Why does it have to be a popularity contest? Just ruins the appeal of having a "Choice". I think im looking more and more foward to the day sony is forced to step up ps plus offerings when they stop supporting PS3.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Bc Sony pays for the games in bulk in order to get a better price where as having to give each fan their individual choice would be financially unfeasible. Pay 3 different publishers or pay 30 different publishers, get it?

[RealFry]

They already give subs half a dozen games across multiple platforms every month, why not give PS4 only owners more flexibility. It's already known sony makes its highest margins off the PS plus service, especially since they don't pay to run servers for the most played games which are usually third party. They can easily afford to give more choice, but it might not be convenient for them, just my two cents as someone who's only on PS4. I dont care for the PS3 or Vita, I just want to know what they can do for PS4.

Sorry for ranting, but just feel $50 is a bit much for two or three usually indie games that are pre-picked. As fond as I am of the idea of indies, I don't like most of those offered ( a few standouts like styx and rocket league being the exception to usually boring months).

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Because Sony doesn't have that authority to choose whatever game they want to give away with PS Plus. There is business and money exchanges going on behind the curtain. Giving away multiple games at once, cuts into the business model and profit margins.

[RealFry]

Maybe, but thats assuming it's even that expensive to pay indie devs, sony has a lot of negotiating power, esp being the friendliest indie platform outside of Steam. Besides the only people getting their moneys worth out of ps plus are people who have multiple platforms like PS3 or Vita. There's still alot of PS4 owners who migrated or no longer have the other systems for whatever reason. Looking at it like that and what costs Sony anything, it's clear their biggest expenses are the licensing for the games they give a month and not online access, because those costs are covered by the third part publishers or developers running the multiplayer games, unless its a first party studio.

For a PS4 only subscriber they are paying for:

online access to games- if they are third party (which most are) then sony isn't paying to run the servers for that game.

1GB cloud storage for game saves- which is already extremely limited.

2-3 monthly PS4 games- most of which are indie, which automatically is a love it or hate it issue with some people, depends on the tastes of the person. For reference i'm the only one out of my close circle of friends who has bought indies or given them a shot. I just tend to not like most of the indies sony picks, this July being the exception.

I've bought these indies myself as an example:

HellDivers, cell damage HD, and I think Trine 2.

I've played and liked these: Outlast, Resogun, Dead Nation, AirMech Arena, Loadout.

[Muzikguy]

I'm so confused by comments like these. You always have a choice. If you like the game or want the game you could go out and BUY the game. Why do people have to be so cheap and want everything for free? There's talk about so many things that can ruin the industry, well I'll tell you what, greedy people that want everything for next to or even nothing will definitely ruin the industry. (Not saying you specifically, just in general)

[RealFry]

I think it stems from the fact that PS Plus is required now to play online, so people are looking for something to justify the $50 they now have to pay. And for PS4 owners unless the games offered appeal to them, then Sony really isn't offering PS4 owners much unless they have the other platforms like PS3 and Vita. That's likely the reason most don't like to see others complain about indies is because they already have the other platforms still and are set.

I wrote about this topic before on gameskinny, but the admin in charge of the site removed the article because of two reasons, one he didn't like the picture of the article saying it was "trolling" and two because, I titled one subsection within the article "IndieStation" to refer to people who don't like indies and how they perceive the PS4. Even though I made valid points as to why it suited the article and in context wasn't a big deal:
http://www.gameskinny.com/g...

Just goes to show how touchy some people are on this stuff.

[IamTylerDurden1]

This is an awesome idea, it gives the fans some say in what games we get. I absolutely love this and i appreciate Sony wanting to listen to it's customers.

It's going to be so fun to see the list of games and vote/track the voting, it adds a little excitement and participation. Start this in September please.

[triple_c]

This is a great idea but sadly it isn't going to stop people from complaining. Now people are going to either complain about the games being offered to vote on sucking or the game they choose not making it to the instant game collection.

You can give people free pizza and they'll complain about the pizza you gave them not having any toppings on it. You can't win with people.

[Clown_Syndr0me]

Well yeah a pizza with no toppings is bread. I'd definitely complain if it was advertised as "free pizza".

[triple_c]

When I said toppings I was referring to pepporoni, sausage, mushrooms, etc. Of course a pizza isn't a pizza without the cheese and tomato sauce to go with the bread.

Use a little common sense.. -_-

[WitWolfy]

If Xbox live did this back in the day when I first bought a 360 I wouldve paid Xbox live with a smile.

[apostolis81]

Choose between three garbages hehehehehehehe

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Or you could take the $50 you didn't spend on Plus, and buy some grammar lessons. Garbages hehehehehe

[SuperbVillain]

i think its french

[LAWSON72]

In a way this could be a bad thing, for example that Rocket League dev was excited to get their game on PS+, yet how would they have felt if two big name titles were up for the vote.

[nowitzki2004]

Rocket League might not have made it through.

[Kemo_Spear]

I want to complain about the people complaining about the people complaining about them who are complaining about...Is this the right room for complaints or is this the room for an argument???

[jhoward585]

Man, do any of you realize this could be a great start to get better ps plus free game.

How? through advertisement. with over 20 million ps4 owners that would be possible to make that happen.

Sony can make a deal with the publishers. At the voting webpage, they can ad a 30 sec advertisement at the top.

The deal is for everyone that sees the entire 30sec advertisement, from start to end; and would entered in to a counter system as being fully watched AD, which could then be added toward giving us better games. The publishers would be happy and so will we all.

[Clown_Syndr0me]

I'm guessing those games pictured will be the first lot for this new system. I wouldn't bother voting for any of them tbh, but nice for those that do.

[CuddlyREDRUM]

Now I get to vote for which game I still don't want to play. I have a feeling the options will be looking a lot like the picture.

[Gardenia]

I don't know if this is a good thing. Lets's just say there will be a games like COD and Journey, then COD will be chosen. Not because it's the better game but because that is what the kids want