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Sony considering downloadable avatars for next PS4 update

In a leaked "invite only" survey this week, NeoGAF user Saint of Killers released a highly trending question concerning a future PlayStation 4 update.

In a "check all that apply" format, Sony asked survey participants to select which features they deemed most important from a list of thirteen. The list of features included downloadable PS4 avatars, something the system has needed since launch.

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FallenAngel19843249d ago

Idk why this is even a consideration and not just a decision to include anyway, this kind of feature should be a no brainer

donwel3249d ago

To be honest it's really something that should have been included at the release of the system as opposed to being thrown in two years later.
Though the Vita still doesn't have downloadable avatars (or it didn't the last time I checked) and that's been on the market a good while longer.

Castlevania3249d ago

There are a lot of things that should have been included at the release of the system.

Old_Prodigy3249d ago

I completely agree, I find the fact that this wasn't just done and we needed to be surveyed for something simple like this a bit odd. If they had no intention of letting us use downloadable avatars then why'd they preload any avatars at all? Did they really think we'd just be satisfied with the 20+ avatars they just brought over from PS3? Plus, the ones that we upload from facebook or the Playstation app aren't even going to be show to anyone besides our friends. It's so bland seeing the same set of default avatars all the time, Please add purchasable avatars Sony.

Why o why3249d ago

I uploaded my own using the app but only people on my friends list can see it. Like pretty much everyone has said....this should just be standard like most of the questions on thier recent questionnaire. We shouldn't really have to ask for them especially the features that I assume are easy to implement.

tethered3249d ago

I'm pretty sure you can change your settings and make it for everyone to see. I can see profile pics that are not on my friends list if I go to that "recommended friends list". There is a way to do it.

MAULxx3249d ago

Why not bring the Banners as well? I think those are cool on the Vita. Good options should be available for each device right?

TLG19913248d ago

At this point what does it matter, if you have the playstation app on a phone you can set any picture you want as your avatar. and no doubt they will charge for these.

DragoonsScaleLegends3248d ago

I hope everyone who is getting this survey is selecting PS1/PS2 Classics instead of being a @sshole and saying no one wants to play old games.

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AizenSosuke3249d ago

This feature would be awesome considering I need my godly face upload to it.

porkChop3249d ago

Well considering that your PSN account has an avatar, and it shows up on PS4, it's pathetic that avatars weren't available on PS4 on launch day.

Old_Prodigy3249d ago

You should expand your vocabulary, pathetic is hardly an appropriate word for your comment. I think unacceptable would have sufficed.

ChickenOfTheCaveMan3249d ago

Are you high? Your post doesn't make any sense.

porkChop3248d ago

How does it not make sense? You can see your avatar on PS4, but you can't change it on PS4 because avatars aren't available for download on PS4. In order to change your avatar you have to either use a PS3, or go through a web browser. Avatars aren't available on the Vita either. It's just dumb.

Eidolon3249d ago (Edited 3249d ago )

Couldn't you download from PS3 store, apply, and it will reflect on your PS4? I get that some people don't have a PS3 to do this, though.

I think a cool feature would be for certain trophies to unlock avatars, like Xbox 360 had.

LA_Zeo3249d ago

What the hell is there to consider? This should have been available don't ya think?

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Sonic18811d 16h ago

Hopefully not a lot of remasters

Eonjay1d 15h ago

Agreed, but if I could pick one game to remaster first it would be Killzone 2. If you had to pick one which would it be?

Mr_cheese1d 15h ago

I know it's not the same but I'd love a reboot of resistance or warhawk

u-bEttA-rUn1d 15h ago

If they announce Kill Zone 2 remake or resistance 2 that multiplayer would be crazy. But Warhawk I would cry like a 2 year old 😂😂😂 give me bloody roar

ravens521d 15h ago

God of War 1-3, Ascension, Ghost of Sparta and Chains of Olympus all in One.

RaiderNation1d 15h ago

I love Killzone, but I would prefer a complete reboot of the franchise, using the newest version of the Decima engine, rather than simply a remaster of part 2.

SimpleDad1d 14h ago

Sony will not do Killzone 2 or any Killzone because they don't have plans for it in the future... No TV shows, no sequel, no Lego game, no multiplayer...

This is dead for Herman... Only Aloy.
And that's sad.

Zero hype for tomorrow.

Kingrizzy901d 14h ago

legacy of kane, resistance, or just something totally new that hasnt been already done

Cacabunga1d 13h ago (Edited 1d 13h ago )

Hopefully zero gaas, will show that they’re starting to reason!!!
And yeah the remaster trend must also stop.
PS5 exclusives or nothing go home

A new Killzone, Uncharted, Tsushima, inFamous, Resistance, Wolverine or something original single player.

CobraKai1d 12h ago

Killzone 1. In think that needs a retelling

Profchaos1d 11h ago

I either want something from the infamous franchise or the cheeky answer is being lemmings back as that's now Sony

DarXyde1d 7h ago

Killzone 2 I think falls into remake territory.

I'll take a Warhawk remake or even a remaster but that's it, really.

Any remasters for a last generation game on a backwards compatible console is just insulting.

fr0sty1d 1h ago

If they do any online only live service stuff, give us MAG or Warhawk, games that actually perfected that formula.

Eonjay17h ago

@Kingrizzy90

Wow. And it looks like you are the winner. Completely was not expecting that.

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IAMRealHooman1d 15h ago

only remasters, even remasters of games that aren't even out yet

DodoDojo1d 15h ago (Edited 1d 15h ago )

Wrong, there will also be a 2 minute snippet of Lego Horizon.

bloop1d 13h ago

If they don't show something from a couple of their big studios after the absolute disaster they've had with Concord then I'll lose all hope. This generation has been a complete letdown so far and there's very little to look forward to at the moment.

RaidenBlack1d 15h ago

Pretty sure : RE9, Days Gone Remaster, HZD Remaster, 1 last SH2 trailer, Wolverine trailer, Until Dawn trailer
Maybe(s) : GoT 2 announcement, DS2 (but already happening@ TGS), Pragmata, TLOU2 or SpiderMan 2 PC announcement,
Wishlist : Santa Monica & Naughty Dog's new project tease, Marathon gameplay trailer
Don't Want : Any AC Shadows trailer, Any more remasters other than the ones leaked

Eonjay1d 15h ago

You really think that other remaster is Days Gone? And my God what happened to Pragmata?!?

seanpitt231d 15h ago

It’s 30 minutes, I think you’re being optimistic there, don’t have high expectations, I know mine are the lowest they have ever been since what i have witnessed these past 4 years!

crazyCoconuts1d 15h ago

Agreed w/ Sean. Keep expectations low.

Juiceup1d 5h ago

jfc what is this trash lineup Sony please

Rainbowcookie16h ago

Injustice 3 I'm calling it 😃

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Christopher1d 15h ago

Only 5 remasters. They had to cut back to squeeze in 1 new announcement. They will have another SoP next month to cover the other 12 remasters.

-Foxtrot1d 14h ago

*monkey paw curls*

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

Gravity Rush 1 & 2 Remastered

Until Dawn Remastered

DarXyde1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

In the case of Gravity Rush, a remaster of a remaster that plays on PS5 now would be bizarre. Then again, so does Horizon.

This only makes sense if it means a PC release, but they still closed the studio and releasing this would be very poor taste.

potatoseal1d 14h ago

I'm presonally looking forward to a Days Gone one. Would love any excuse to play that game again. I loved it

darthv721d 9h ago

Why wait for an excuse... just go play it now.

CobraKai1d 12h ago

Im thinking showcasing Pro versions of existing games.

neutralgamer19921d 12h ago (Edited 1d 12h ago )

They could do a lot right by simply announcing a blood-borne remastered so many people have been waiting for it and they should not only bring it to PlayStation 5 but also PC

If they are all intent on doing a lot of remasters, how about doing some of the remasters from the games during the PlayStation 2 and three generation instead of PlayStation 4 games?

Can we get infamous collection? Can we please get Socom from the PlayStation 2 generation? Uncharted trilogy God of war trilogy twisted metal collection, kill zone trilogy, resistance trilogy some of these games they can simply just unlock online multiplayer. They’re only one need to do a lot of work and people would enjoy them

But instead, let’s just remastered the last of us horizon zero down the God of war 2018 this PlayStation Sony executive bosses are some of the most idiotic in the past 10 years

PlayStation has such a long history. They can simply do a lot of fun service and get so much positive PR but they keep making the same mistake again and again and again.

Rimeskeem1d 9h ago

I would honestly prefer remasters/remakes/reboots of games than GaaS they have tried to push.

TheEroica1d 8h ago

Release the remastered games on the sheep!

JackBNimble1d 6h ago

Hahaha... I was going to make the same joke.
That's all they have

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RaidenBlack21h ago(Edited 21h ago)

Lol, but like most I was expecting a 'Playstation showcase' but looking at how brief the Pro reveal was ... I am guessing these short State of Plays á la N.Direct style is how Sony is going to continue.
The next big PS showcase is gonna be the PS6 event. Till then all will be SoPs.

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Relientk771d 16h ago

Hopefully there's good games, but we'll see. Going in with low hype, and I hope to be pleasantly surprised.

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Miraak82 16d ago

What do they expect !? the ones that failed are just knockoffs of existing popular games usually releasing alittle too late. Their multplayer offering haven't been good since ps3 and even later on in its lifecycle it started to chase trends like how Killzone 3 & SF tried to copy CoD compared to KZ2. Honestly I can't believe they gave up on LBP, technically not a live service but man I spent so much on DLC and costumes , Warhawk and KZ2 and their expansions . Demons Souls which I spent the most time playing was one of the most unique multiplayer experience ever . All the resistance games were just awesome .. but since ps4 I haven't enjoyed any 1st party multiplayer offering . Marathon might be alright but do they really think a Horizon mmo/mp is a good idea .

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refocusedman16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

how abt they remake warhawk as a live service game. that would be awesome. maybe MAG, bring back killzone resistance.... cmon sony stop trying to reinvent the wheel when you alreafy have tires in your garage.

porkChop16d ago

I could see Warhawk really working as a live service. Between the weapons, vehicles, warhawks, etc , there's plenty of opportunity for cosmetics. As long as the gameplay loop doesn't change too much from the PS3 game, that shit was unlike anything else and I loved it. Just keep releasing a new map every few months, and keep things fresh with new gameplay modes/events.

RaiderNation15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

Agreed. Likewise with Twisted Metal. That game could work very as a live service game. Just follow the Rocket League format and it could be great!

Not all "live service" are bad. They just need to be well thought out and make sense.

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