The launch of Sony's PlayStation 3 latest SKU, the 40GB, was seen by many as a backward step followed by their announcement of a price drop; reason being ironically that backward step had completely no backward compatibility for PS2 games. In what will now puzzle the industry more, Sony confirm that this model will be the only one left worldwide with the 60GB and 80GB being discontinued.
Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.
With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.
It was worrisome to begin with.
It's a niche genre with only a handful of hits that can stand the test of time.
It's pretty ridiculous.
Imagine having a breadth of data at your disposal to see the statistically low success rate of these games, only to be laser focused on the exceptional case studies.
Only a few will catch on. You need a perfect storm to be successful in GaaS and a bit of luck on top of that. But a potential cash cow will keep them trying and some will go out of business because of it.
Helldivers 2 manages just fine…
Keep production costs low… don’t just make custscenes until the mechanics and enemies are perfected first.
Make so much content that you can drip extra content for years, and the game already feels complete without them.
Most importantly: make weapons, enemies, levels, and mechanics that will stand the test of 1000 hours. This might require more devs embracing procedurally generated leveled, which I think separates Helldivers 2 from Destiny’s repetitiveness.
Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."
I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.
I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.
battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional
1. Why is it everytime Sony Europe speak it's always bad news?
2. I hope the Backward Compatibility statement is just PR talk, because if it isn't we have a saboteur working for their Research department. No one I personally know who has purchased a PS3 recently even considered the 40GB model because of this small fact. If they are serious, they should bundle it with two games or something because most would want the BC as they may not be able to afford many PS3 games during purchase.
3. I thought Sony intended to release a media service much like Live's movie Marketplace, why on Earth would they commit to only 40GB then? I'm confused by this but then again it's SCEE; what should we expect.
they said before that they would discontinue the 60gb and the 80gb would be left.
then everybody went crazy about it,but now there is a 40gb.
I have a 60GB so it really doesn't matter to me but if removing the backwards compatibility will keep the prices of the next-gen systems reasonable then i'm all for it. Just don't trade in your last gen console at Gamestop and you'll be fine.
I wouldn't worry. I believe he's referring exclusively to Africa. E.g. going forward only the 40GB model will be available in Africa.
The "Worldwide" comment was qualified by Foster. He seems to be saying that on a worldwide basis, only the 40GB model will be available everywhere. Models other than the 40GB will be offered in other countries, but this article is focuses exclusively on Africa.
Why is this surprising? Did you really think AFTER they remove BC, they'll drop a new model with it. Have some realistic expectations ppl.
EDIT: @ AJ
I don't dispute any of what you said. I do feel that there is just no way they can segment their userbase more than it already is. If the long term goal is to have the PS3 play PS3 games (novel idea), they should discontinue the 60&80GB models. You just can't have current 40GB users paying $400 for a console without BC, only to have a 60 or 80GB reduce in price to $400 as well (obviously, the 40 would drop too).