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This Fan-Made Silent Hills in Dreams Shows What Could Have Been

A fan has created their interpretation of what Silent Hills would be like in Dreams. Check out their hard work and how far the fangame has come.

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Akarogg 632d ago

I want to clarify that this is not old news.

Solitariussaint631d ago

Woah, looks good. Dreams is incredible.

EvertonFC631d ago (Edited 631d ago )

Dreams is great, I believe Sony missed a opportunity during the Pandemic by making Dreams f2p on playstation and/or PC.
I also believe this type of game/software tool would have been better being multiplatform on Xbox also.
Things like this need the most userbase to become what the Devs envisioned.

Solitariussaint631d ago

Eh, making Dreams playable online without a paywall is perfectly logical, all console games should be playable online without the need for a subscription just like it was during the PS2/ PS3 days.

What Sony should do is bundle Dreams with PS5, pre loading the game for free on every PS5 just like they did with Astro's Playroom.

PS5's have no trouble selling out, might as well add to Dream's player base for free, which would only increase player engagement with the PS4/PS5 ecosystem.

PlayStation has a much larger user base than Xbox, it's doubtful that the Xbox userbase would increase the playerpool of Dreams that much.

EvertonFC631d ago (Edited 631d ago )

Couldn't agree more, especially the ;

"What Sony should do is bundle Dreams with PS5, pre loading the game for free on every PS5 just like they did with Astro's Playroom"

Akarogg 630d ago (Edited 630d ago )

You don't need PS Plus to play Dreams online. How would Media Molecule make a profit from the bundle? Another solution is making the playing part free, but pay for the creation mode. Adding Multiplayer would also help. Btw I'm the creator of this Silent Hills game.

Akarogg 630d ago (Edited 630d ago )

They want to expand Dreams, add multiplayer, new feautures, not merely keep it on life support with a skeleton crew. If you're a Dreams fan this should excite you, yet upon hearing this you say you're "dissapointed they haven't moved on to a new IP instead" I've talked to a lot of Dreams fans and if you actually are one (which is hard to believe) you're the strangest one I've talked to yet.

Akarogg 630d ago

How would Media Molecule profit from making it free?

EvertonFC630d ago

I imagine the game didn't make profit with the long development and userbase so that's why I think they should have made it free when sales dried up long ago.
Like I said the Pandemic would have been perfect with gamers in lockdowns around the world and would have helped the creations etc alot more imo.

Akarogg 630d ago (Edited 630d ago )

That doesn't answer the question how they would make a profit. Dreams is still selling and they have recently moved into a bigger studio and hired way more people. They have also worked with a bunch of companies and activist groups in making Dreams content with them which has also made MM some money. I say some profit is better than no profit, which is what you seem to be suggesting.

VenomCarnage89630d ago

The only thing I can think is they put it on the PS Plus mid tier, and Sony pays them however they pay any other dev. With dreams I don't know their income situation, if their revenue stream died out pretty quick with it's initial sales I could see them making more off of plus than they're currently making on the game itself, but again I don't really know what they're doing to bring money in otherwise.
(Obvious take is obvious,) but whichever option makes them more I'm down with, they're a good team that deserves to see their returns

EvertonFC630d ago

I get it fella,but some studios are there for the variety tick box. Mm are fantastic and I've supported all there games but they've never sold like I believe they should.
You have to remember they started work on dreams twds the end of the ps3 lifecycle ?
Btw didn't realise they moved into a new studio and more people, I wonder if that's the new rumoured PS Home

Akarogg 630d ago

What? MM working on PS Home? Never heard about that before. They're planting on expanding Dreams based on what I have heard.

EvertonFC630d ago

I think Mm would be perfect for ps home if rumours our true, having said that I'm disappointed if they haven't moved onto a new ip tbh.
Well at least they've moved studios and expanded staff as I was worried maybe Jim Ryan would close Mm

Akarogg 630d ago (Edited 630d ago )

Of course they haven't moved on to a new IP. You say Dreams is great, yet it's clear you don't care about it As the creator of this Silent Hills game I'm pretty offended by your lack of consideration. You don't know anything about Dreams, but that doesn't stop you from flapping your gums, idly trashing the furniture in the room. Just leave, this isn't the place for you.

EvertonFC630d ago

I bought dreams day1 and still play it every week, infact I'm one of the few who realises dreams potential like getting a 100 strong community working around the clock 24/7 365 days a year on one game they calibrate on in different time zones etc.
Dreams is great but what I'm saying is hasn't reached its potential like I'm sure Mm envisioned.
Why you're offended is baffling as I haven't said anything disrespectful and apologize if you feel that way.
All I'm saying is make it free and open dreams up to more gamers giving it those extra legs and support.
Mm can still support dreams with a smaller team while working in a new ip.
Anyway peace

Akarogg 630d ago

They want to expand Dreams, add multiplayer, new features, not merely keep it on life support with a skeleton crew. If you're a Dreams fan this should excite you, yet upon hearing this you say you're "dissapointed they haven't moved on to a new IP instead" I've talked to a lot of Dreams fans and if you actually are one (which is hard to believe) you're the strangest one I've talked to yet.

EvertonFC630d ago

I think you're the strange one looking way to much into my comments. If you are a true Mm fan them surely you want them too make a new ip while also supporting dreams ? It won't take loads of staff to add MP (personally not into MP generally) and some other features like extra VR2 controller support etc.
I've put hundred if not thousands of hours into LBP 1-3 and plenty of game time with sackboy.
Do you think I'm some lying Mm fan or something fella ? I've bought all there games day1 and even got my non gamer friend who's a crazy artist who would be perfect for Mm (sadly he didn't get the job)
I'm not a hater dude which you seem to think o am? I'm a 46 year old gamer ffs who loves all things games ffs.
Anyway don't bother replying back as your one of these gamers who gets you're knickers in a twist over nothing so good day

Akarogg 630d ago (Edited 630d ago )

Why would you want a new IP? Dreams is an all in one package. MM can simply make a game in Dreams and release it there as they have done several times before. As a creator I want MM's focus where it matters. Implementing the new features takes the full attention of such a small studio. You're a little bit of everything type, a scatter brain. MM and the Dreams community is not. There are plenty of other IP's for you to consume.

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Escape from Tarkov Unheard Edition Reneges on Promised Content Behind $250 Price Tag

The new Escape from Tarkov Unheard Edition has the community in an outrage after promising exclusive access to the new PvE mode for $250 USD.

Christopher9h ago

$250? Do they not know all the other games that already exist or will be made in the future that can do similar?

SimpleDad40m ago(Edited 38m ago)

This is for the hardcore people that have 2500 h in the game. They basically play that one game the whole year.
Oh and those same people are mad as hell at this... what a way to reward fans of your game and annihilate newcomers.

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Microsoft’s Surface and Xbox hardware revenues take a big hit in Q3

Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $61.9 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent.

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darthv7212h ago

Xbox content + services up 62% while hardware down 31%... seems about right with the way they tout you don't need the hardware to play. People can play on their phones or smart tv or other means. I don't hardly play on my consoles directly since getting devices like the logitech g-cloud and ps portal. Which is to also say I have been playing more digital than physical because of these devices.

purple1012h ago

Xbox hardware revenue tanks to lowest point of Xbox Series generation

Profchaos1h ago

I'm not surprised surface is struggling they aren't relevant anymore

XBManiac59m ago

Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.

SimpleDad45m ago(Edited 43m ago)

"Despite some early successes for Xbox games on rival platforms, Xbox hardware is down by a massive 31 percent this quarter."
"Without Activision Blizzard, Microsoft’s overall gaming revenue would have actually declined this quarter."
"Xbox content and services would have only been up a single percent without Activision Blizzard..."
"It looks like next quarter is going to be a similar story for gaming at Microsoft, too."

That is crazy... so A/B/K is carrying the whole Xbox gaming.
Oh and Microsoft will be fine. Windows, Office and Cloud are growing with each pc purchase.

purple10124m ago

Activision: "we gonna need a bigger rucksack/backpack please"

Microsoft: "why's that"

Activision: "to carry yo' weak ass'

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Microsoft Seemingly Closes Bethesda France

As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people

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Hereandthere1d 9h ago

Microsoft should have left them stay 3rd party

GamerRN1d 6h ago

If they are let go, they can be whatever they want. They ARE 3rd party now... 🤦

Barlos1d 4h ago

Yeah, they're also jobless.

GamerRN21h ago

They can form a company if they want, they are just as jobless as if "Microsoft had left them as 3rd party".

peppeaccardo23h ago

"MIcrosoft leaves Bethesda do what they know how to do best" ... close! Oh the irony ....
(Citation from a week old article)

ChasterMies19h ago

I think Microsoft and other game publishers are letting people go because they think ai will replace them. Doesn’t matter how much profit they make. They were always going to be let go.

PassNextquestion1d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h ago )

Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much

Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region

blacktiger1d 6h ago

that's a shame for you to say that, i'm sure Elite loves hearing what you just said.

Mr Logic17h ago

What a stupid thing to say. The elites give 0 fucks what we say on an obscure website in the comments section.

Crows9016h ago

You can always reach out and give them jobs at your company man. Don't wait

Profchaos1d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h ago )

Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.

I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games

Tacoboto1d 8h ago

It's France too, there's a high likelihood only 1-2 people on the team even had an Xbox.

Profchaos1d 8h ago

Possibly guven all the leaks we know the Xbox brand is really struggling in the region.

Yi-Long1d 5h ago

Well, if your consoles and games are barely found in any stores any more, of course you're gonna struggle finding consumers ...

XiNatsuDragnel1d 7h ago

Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo

Profchaos1d 6h ago (Edited 1d 6h ago )

I think it would have been better for all parties really especially gamers

TheColbertinator1d 6h ago

The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.

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