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Black Myth: Wukong dates its long-awaited physical edition on PlayStation 5

That gap on the shelves of boxed game lovers will be filled on 12 December 2024.

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waytoobad194d ago

Graphics should just complement gameplay, most unreal engine 5 games are just pretty looking garbage... Wukong is an exception

jznrpg194d ago

I got a notification of Dec 12th from my preorder yesterday. Winter is my hardcore gaming time because it is very cold and snows a lot where I live so it worked out great

Cacabunga194d ago

I kept FF REBIRTH for those long evenings and nights.. bought it day one specially for winter

LoveSpuds193d ago (Edited 193d ago )

I'm in South Wales, UK. It's generally dark around 4pm this time of year so it's great to be sat in your joggies with a nice cuppa tea and a good game to get your teeth into nice and early in the evenings. Get my dogs a good walk for an hour then away we go, escapism time.

I really like cold weather, it doesn't get particularly cold here much, just dull and rainy. Where abouts are you based Jznrpg?

1nsomniac193d ago

Wow didn’t realise there had been no physical release of this. Strange, I had heard absolutely no backlash about this considering all the backlash on here that Alan Wake 2 received…

monkey602193d ago

You just missed it then. There was plenty of flak given over the expensive collectors edition only coming with a download code. Same with the standard edition cases just being codes in a case.

JEECE192d ago

Same thing with Baldur's Gate 3 at launch. People were so busy binge playing the digital version of the game, they forgot they were supposed to be mad about the lack of a physical version.

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The Physical Release Of Black Myth: Wukong Performed So Well It Saved Businesses, Says Publisher

As more and more games go digital-only, Black Myth: Wukong's physical publisher says it performed so well that it saved some businesses.

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Nyxus17d ago

Good to see physical still doing well!

dantesparda17d ago

So fix the performance on PS5/Pro. With up all that ghosting and dithering, improve the performance!

FPSRUSSIA17d ago

it would of sold even more Physical if it released day one but still Great News.

Yi-Long17d ago

The industry wants to push the narrative that physical is on its way out and gamers prefer digital. Fact is that many gamers simply have less and less options to buy physical, so they’re stuck with either digital, or nothing.

Many gamers still prefer physical, especially for SP games. Games without ‘always online’ or other kinds of anti-consumer DRM.

I hope they’ll release a complete edition (physical) for Wukong once the announced DLC comes out.

OptimusDK17d ago

I totally get it, but dont know if i really matters as most games now do not hold the actual game, or at least a very early version without day one patches.

They are often just a licence to download the actual game. Unfortunately it is not like in the old days, if you just had the game you can play the game no matter what.

Nyxus17d ago

That goes for some games but there are still plenty for which this isn't the case: https://www.doesitplay.org/

jznrpg17d ago

Most games are on disc.

gold_drake17d ago

yeh i hate it too, if they'd give us actual numbers on how much it costs to print themz id be more inclined to beliebe it, but otherwise, nah no way.

kayoss17d ago

I try to buy physical PS5 games when possible. Physical add an extra cost to the developers. However, the fact that digital cost the same as a physical version of the game makes no sense to me. The only games i will buy digital are Nintendo Switch games, those cartridges are small and i lost/misplaced a few already.

senorfartcushion17d ago

Every game that sells well "saves businesses" nowadays - based on how many studios suffer layoffs due to a game not skyrocketing to success, that is.

Popsicle17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

I waited for the physical release to purchase this. If it didn’t get a physical release I had already made up my mind that I was fine skipping it.

I know I am fighting a losing battle because an all digital future is inevitable, but I only purchase physical and will continue doing so.

kayoss17d ago

You will be surprised. Games are getting bigger in size and we all know that console dont provide you with that much hard drive space. I know you can just delete the game from your harddrive to save space and re-install whenever, but me having a physical insure that i can install anytime i want, even if they they take the game off their digital stores.

ravens5216d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Exactly. I do the same. Only digital games I have are from ps+, and I don't consider those owned. As soon as I don't renew,those games are inaccessible.

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Leadership Spotlight: A Conversation with Phil Rosenberg

After a magnificent 20-year tenure with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Phil Rosenberg, SVP of Global Partner Development and Relations, recently announced that he is bidding adieu at the end of 2025. Phil has been a stalwart and integral part of growing the PlayStation brand and, along with this team, has worked tirelessly over the years to ensure all gamers enjoy a vibrant experience on a variety of PlayStation products.

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Cockney54d ago

"it’s a story that I’m sure won’t go away any time soon"
It might if you'd let it

danno_omen54d ago

We don’t control who suddenly decides to bring it up in interviews lol

lukasmain54d ago

It's pure speculation on behalf of the author of this opinion piece and it hold no weight at all.

InUrFoxHole53d ago

@lukasmain
Im curious how you can make that comment when he specifically mentions Blackmyth? No weight at all? Either...
A. You can't read
B. You're letting blind loyalty take point
C. You just didn't read it
D. You're trolling

pwnmaster300054d ago

There really wasn’t no suggestion.
Just pure speculation as usual.

Lightning7753d ago

It's in the interview. He said it.

lukasmain53d ago

He never suggested a special exclusivity deal. Far from it. The author is just speculating.

Lightning7753d ago (Edited 53d ago )

@Main I quoted Rosenberg at the bottom he said it himself on the interview that him and guys go out and find hidden gems. This interview wouldn't mean much but Black Myth was supposed to release simultaneously along with the Xbox version unfortunately, it didn't. Got taken off and GS said it was the S. MS said there was a deal in place. If he's going out and finding niche or "hidden gems" BMW should of released only on PS5 since its considered a hidden gem that could only be played on PS console just like the rest of the other games he mentioned. The game was announced awhile ago as a multiplat. The S of late has been holding its own with third party and 1st party games. It's also clear that the S did have issues for awhile also and maybe GS really can't optimize for the console. I'm just exploring every possibility.

Hmm, I dunno at the end of the day. The S has been performing well optimization wise lately. I dunno it's hard to tell anymore what's, what.

-Foxtrot54d ago (Edited 54d ago )

There is no way in high hell Sony would pay money for this, something so successful and not advertise it as an exclusive console game. There's just no way, they've done it for everything else, why would they not do it for this.

It's people who can't let a story go, there's no deal, they just probably supported a new Chinese studio with their China Hero Project and give them tools to help develop on their console. If Microsoft came along and offered them the same tools early on for their console I'm sure Sony wouldn't bat an eyelid.

Sony took a chance on a new studio early on and they benefitted from it, that's their reward.

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 receives most nominations at this year's BAFTA Games Awards

Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is the most-nominated game at this year's BAFTA Games Awards, with 11 nominations.

However, the Cambridge-based studio's action-adventure game has missed out on a Best Game nomination; instead the nominees are Black Myth: Wukong, Helldivers 2, Thank Goodness You're Here!, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Astro Bot, and Balatro.

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Cacabunga78d ago

….. for the world’s most boring game

1Victor78d ago

And we would’ve getaway with it if it wasn’t for those pesky kids games.
Congrats to NT on their 11 nominations I wish them good luck 👍👍

thesoftware73078d ago

Beautiful game, love the series, and the character!

Well crafter and well done.

Toecutter0078d ago

Good. The game is unique, heartfelt, and beautiful. Yes, the mechanics are rather simplistic. But the teams dedication to storytelling is on full display. It's definitely not for everyone, but it won't disappoint those who appreciate video games that push the boundaries of the medium.

Alos8878d ago

More like pushes the boundary of how short a game can be while still charging fifty quid

InUrFoxHole78d ago

Love the game. Beautiful looking, game play was solid and it didn't over stay it's welcome.

PrinceOfAnger78d ago

Good game with the best graphics and animation I've seen this gen. They need to focus more on the gameplay though if there is HB3.

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