Sammy Baker: "While the frequent makeovers help to keep PlayStation feeling fresh, it also means that a lot of loveable series get left behind. Venture into any enthusiast forum, and you’ll find people begging for a new instalment in The Getaway or a continuation of the Sly Cooper franchise or a MotorStorm reboot or an Ape Escape revival. The list goes on and on."
The original PSVR has a great catalogue of games, but keeping the set-up working well can be a pain.
Sony has been reported to be considering adding adaptive difficulty to all of its games. This feature would likely allow gamers to play more difficult games that usually have a skilled player barrier and also make it so hardcore gamers can get a good experience out of typically easier games.
I don't see an issue. I'm also sure it'd be an option that you could turn off to.
I don't have a problem with it. A number of games do this already depending on your playstyle.
If you can turn it off? Sure. If it's forced, no it's a terrible idea. Imagine wanting a tougher experience but because you die a few times the game lowers the difficulty. That kind of defeats the purpose of the harder difficulty.
A new ad for the PS VR2 sees Sony asking fans if "busting" makes them "feel good," leading to a lot of jokes online.
The last Jak & Daxter game was leased out
Only where it would make sense to do so. Like Insomniac with Ratchet and Clank Remastered. Sony owns the franchise. Or Bluepoint Games with Shadow of the Colossus. And Ready at Dawn with GOW on portable.
I wouldn't start handing out franchises to unknowns to make a buck and kill the franchise. Only respected developers that understand the spirit of the game.
Or, just do it themselves. Some of their developers have two teams and that old property can get a new coat of paint from a 1st party developer. Like Sony Bend could bring back Syphon Filter for PS5 after Days Gone.
But no matter what, leave Ape Escape to be done by Japan Sudios. After Astrobot, I think no one else would have that "FEEL" if that makes sense.
By lease, I assume they mean license. And the answer is yes.
Will they? Answer is probably no. They probably wouldn't want others to have control over their properties without their direct input.