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Sony Makes Changes To PSN Backend To Pave Way For Future PC/PS5 Cross-Platform Releases

It appears Sony is making changes to the PSN backend in order to pave the way for future cross-platform releases across PC and PS5.

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PrinceOfAnger76d ago (Edited 76d ago )

If sony want their games to be more successful on pc and to sell more they need to bring the games day-one like helldivers 2! , and not after 2 years.

-Foxtrot76d ago

If it's first party (can't speak on Helldivers) then the PS5 should be focused on first in my opinion rather than worrying about 2 versions.

PrinceOfAnger76d ago

Nixxes can help with the development and release the games at the same time..

Tacoboto76d ago

Nixxes takes completed code and ports that to PC. I'm sure they do work during primary development but I like this setup.

PS5 owners are treated as first class by their platform holder, PC players get the final complete version, and GaaS are treated separately. Win-win.

Kornholic76d ago

Sony should follow the Microsoft route and kill Playstation the same way MS has killed Xbox? Are you serious?

HankHill76d ago

It's going to happen sooner or later, and there's nothing you can do about it.

Hypertension14076d ago

My biggest concern is that if they focus on multiple platforms, games won't be as impressive anymore.

The reason Playstation exclusives look so good is that they are only developed for that console alone.

It is one of the reasons why I think Xbox exclusives have been dropping in quality at least in terms of graphics.

Markdn75d ago (Edited 75d ago )

Crossplatform all you want, as long as I can turn off playing with PC players like I can on my xbox I'm fine with it.

TheEroica75d ago

Corporate lusting gamers disagree.... They feel it hurts their favorite plastic box maker when developers get paid to make great games. These corporate shills downvoting you want games locked behind hardware pay walls so they can validate their purchases and feel better about themselves.

VariantAEC74d ago

The reason PS is as healthy as it is... is because the ecosystem still has its own unique identity and worthwhile games library. PS5 by far and away has the least exclusives because of the recent PC push but even with it there are still a small selection of worthwhile exclusives and 3rd party games being easier to pick up and play without issues (which you see on PC).

The reality is exclusives matter; PlayStation gamers have been beating that drum for over 2 decades and it's clearly true and important for PlayStation.

It's also important for Nintendo.

8bitAssassin75d ago

No!! Matter of fact they don't need to bring any of their big titles to p.c ever.
Multi-player AA games cool, but no AAA.

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XiNatsuDragnel76d ago (Edited 76d ago )

First party ps5 games need to be ps5 only until 6 months imo because they need to sell consoles still and then focus on PC later.

repsahj75d ago

Six months is too fast, make it a year or 2. Day 1 on PC is a bad idea. If sony want that, maybe they should follow xbox to be a third party and let Nintendo take all the glory.

DustMan73d ago

Sales of Helldivers 2 may make them rethink that strategy considering the majority of Helldiver 2 players are on PC, and it's the fastest selling game they've ever published. However I do think a 6 month window would be fair all around. 6 months is plenty of time for a game to be on shelves past launch. If anything bringing games to pc more quickly will just increase revenue. I've bought every first party they've released on PC and have been very pleased with performance and little issue with exception to Last of Us witch is fixed now and plays well. They can legit beat Microsoft at their own game.

shinoff218376d ago

I don't see a big deal. The sales also help future development. I'm all in.

Neofire76d ago

There is zero proof of this accusation.

thesoftware73076d ago

This makes sense, just now doing it shows how behind and short-sighted regarding PC they were to begin with.

shaenoide76d ago

If they release it day one many will not buy a playstation anymore (me included).

Jingsing76d ago

I'm already not buying a PS5 Pro or PS6 and it isn't day one, They are already damaging themselves.

Gravesinger_76d ago

Hello, HI...PC gamer here. I've wanted to play Ghost of Tushima since day one........NEVER bought a PS5, and WONT ever buy another console and GoT is coming out in a few days for PC, and its the complete version of the game. $ony withholding first party games for three years isn't making a bunch of PC people go out and buy consoles, if anything..we wait, and get the game and the DLC for the price of one.

Markdn75d ago

You can wait patiently then, we'll enjoy for three years and then sit back and listen as you tell us what a graphical. Showcase this game is now that it's on PC and how much better that seems to make games lol /s

StoneTitan75d ago

I will still buy. Best money for what you grt is still ps. I have a more powerful pc I never play on it. Just for work.
Its just more chill

VariantAEC74d ago

That is not what this means. PS isn't stupid like Microsoft. They will still likely release other PS titles on PC in the future even a couple day and date ones just like HellDivers, but for big PS releases expect to continue waiting.

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Fallout London crashes hit fans but early impressions are positive regardless

Fallout London hasn't exactly had an ideal launch—crashing issues have been reported by players—but overall reaction is still posititve.

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Netflix's BioShock Film Still In Development But With A Reduced Budget

Console Creatures writes, "The BioShock film at Netflix is still happening but with a reduced budget."

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Jin_Sakai1d 1h ago

Might as well just cancel it.

porkChop1d ago

It's 10 years too late for a BioShock film. The world of Rapture would have been perfect for a film. It's actually a good candidate for proper utilization of 3D, for increased depth rather than bullshit popping out of the screen. It could really show off the underwater city that way. But BioShock as a brand is so irrelevant these days that a film just doesn't make sense. Especially considering it would need a big budget and top notch effects to really take advantage of the IP.

gold_drake1d ago

i agree on the bigger budget. all the cgi they'd need for the background.

but i think it would work better as a show. a movie would be too short to establish the story

TheNamelessOne1d ago

Netflix greenlights anything, so that shows me very little faith in the project. Enough to just crap something out as they're, more and more, known to do.

Knightofelemia23h ago(Edited 23h ago)

I'll laugh if it turns out to be better then the Borderlands movie

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Let’s School review - Games Asylum

Games Asylum: "Well, this is uncanny. This school management sim bears a startling resemblance to Two Point Campus, especially when it comes to planning and decorating rooms. Be sure to add a window and a radiator, along with a plant or rubbish bin. Indeed, certain aspects are almost identical – it’s just like revisiting Two Point Campus, only something is…off. It’s the visual style that leads to the uncanny valley feeling, using a low-poly PlayStation/Saturn aesthetic. An odd choice, considering the 32-bit consoles didn’t have a great amount of management sims. The PS1 did have Theme Hospital though – with Two Point Hospital being Campus’ predecessor, so we guess we can give it a pass on its artistic intent."

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montebristo1h ago

I almost bought this yesterday lol. Then I remembered I have 1000 games I need to play and I would probably touch this once.