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Could Sony Lease Out Its Dormant Franchises?

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."

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PhoenixUp1929d ago

The last Jak & Daxter game was leased out

ApocalypseShadow1929d ago

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.

Fist4achin1929d ago

Or how about an up and coming developer trying to get their footing. Sony should have final oversight and some direction of the projects because they were their babies to begin with.

rainslacker1928d ago

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.

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5 Top Tips To Help Improve PSVR Tracking

The original PSVR has a great catalogue of games, but keeping the set-up working well can be a pain.

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Is Sony's Adaptive Difficulty A Good Idea?

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.

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shinoff2183110d ago

I don't see an issue. I'm also sure it'd be an option that you could turn off to.

jambola110d ago

If optional yes
if not, awful idea

ApocalypseShadow109d ago (Edited 109d ago )

It should be optional but it would be more interesting to see gamers play more advanced AI. It's been a request since the beginning that NPCs and bots were more intelligent and tougher and not be stupid cannon fodder. This AI I'm guessing will adapt to the player. Which is cool. If the gamer sucks, the AI will suck. If the gamer is a bad ass, the AI will kick some ass and take names.

Based on GT7 Sophy, AI will definitely give gamers a run for their money.

jambola109d ago

sure
but I also don't ever want a case of playing a game I want to be hard, but then it get's easier because I die too much and removes that option
if it's 100% optional, I'm all for it
even ai adapting I'm not against
just any crap like, "you died too much so boss will suck to let you win easier" crap

Noskypeno109d ago

Yeah like everyone said, it should be optional. Sometimes I like to relax from the competitive mp and play a single player that's challenging but in a predictable way. I'll probably use it at times but sometimes I just want to have a soldier yell grenade 5 seconds before he throws it at you in perfect English.

ZeekQuattro109d ago

I don't have a problem with it. A number of games do this already depending on your playstyle.

porkChop109d ago

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.

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Sony Wants to Know: 'Does Busting Make You Feel Good?'

A new ad for the PS VR2 sees Sony asking fans if "busting" makes them "feel good," leading to a lot of jokes online.

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Plague-Doctor27161d ago

Apparently this is a reference to Ghostbusters...??

blackblades161d ago

Didn't sound like it, sounds dirty

The_Hooligan161d ago

First it was the 19" of venom and now this 😂. Who's in charge of Sony's marketing team? lol

SICKINDIVIDUAL161d ago

Aww...snowflakes...too much for y'all to handle?

I remember a time when people weren't offended by this type of advertising.

Don't forget your helmet if going outside.

raWfodog160d ago

@sickindividual

I’m thinking how people these days would react to an ad showing an old lady asking “Where’s the beef?!”

blackblades160d ago (Edited 160d ago )

@raWfodog
Ads these days be so lewd. Like there's this one had on tv about internet speed saying "I need some of that big gig energy in my life" then sip on some tea with the Look while garage door slowly goes down. I'm not new to it at all cause theres been plenty over the years

raWfodog160d ago

@blackblades
We use to laugh at the ‘naughty’ ads back in the days but people today get so offended at the suggestion of sex in ads. It’s a different world.

Barlos160d ago

Nah, it sounds like a reference to Ghostbusters. That was the first thing that sprung to mind.

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Duke19161d ago

I ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost

zeuanimals160d ago

Let me tell you somethin'

FullmetalRoyale161d ago

You're right, no human being would use "bust" like that.

fr0sty161d ago (Edited 161d ago )

"Oh, Uh... There was a ghost! Uh-uh-uh... This is ectoplasm! Did you see the ghost? It ran through here and s-- it slimed me! That wasn't me it was a spooky ghost!"

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gold_drake161d ago

in general, yes. very good. lol

gold_drake161d ago

not gonna lie, that does feel good. ha.

-Foxtrot161d ago (Edited 161d ago )

Depends on my mood...

OtterX161d ago

It feels good whether you're in the mood or not.

The thing is, bustin' chooses you. You never know when it'll show up.

.... and just to be clear, we're talking about ghostbusting. 🙄

OtterX161d ago

Leaves me feelin' like a Marshmallow Man.

P_Bomb161d ago

That’s not ectoplasm! 😏

OtterX161d ago (Edited 161d ago )

😂😂😂
I ain't fraid of no ghost!

https://legendsrevealed.com...

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