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The Last of Us Part 1 happened because Naughty Dog wanted it to be visually "contiguous" with Part 2

Naughty Dog aimed to avoid having back-to-back playthroughs feel like "playing a PS3 game and then playing a PS5 game"

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GoodGuy09406d ago

Nah. It was obvly because of the tv show.

_SilverHawk_406d ago

I'm glad a ps5 only version of tlou 1 was made and I wish sony would remake a ps5 only version of a lot of games from past generations that utilizes the power of the ps5.

MrSec84405d ago

I suspect a lot of people would love a PS5 only version of the entire series of Jak & Daxter games, I know I would.
Give me a from the ground up PS5 Remake of the God of War trilogy and Ascension.
An obvious Sony Japan game to redo is ICO, I'm sure that would be amazing redone for PS5.

LoveSpuds405d ago (Edited 405d ago )

Thing is, as far as I am concerned, more options are great. Those who didn't think the remake was needed have the option to stick with the PS4 version. Those like myself who wanted the remaster had an option to buy it.

I have to imagine that with original fans, new PS5 owners and now the hype surrounding the TV show, that remaster looks like a pretty shrewd move by ND.

Flawlessmic405d ago

The things I'd do for a jak 1,2,3 graphical remake.

I'd do dirty dirty things to make that happen 😂

1Victor405d ago

@ silver: “ I wish sony would remake a ps5 only version of a lot of games from past generations that utilizes the power of the ps5.”
My 5 nephews and I would love a PS5 only version of Starhawk or Warhawk we’re not picky even a sequel to ether would do for us 🥺🥹

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Flewid638405d ago

No one makes a video game because of a TV show. People make games to sell games. lol.

shinoff2183406d ago

I'm cool with it. I'll also buy it when it hits the 30 mark or so. Still one of the greatest games I've played since the 80s. Definitely in top 10

harv052405d ago

Exactly! I'm fine with a graphical and AI upgrades but is it worth full price? Not to me anyways. I'll wait for a sale.

mastershredder405d ago

Yeah, like that was never been a concern before :/
It was nice that they felt players should pay back to back prices on a remodel.

lellkay405d ago

One of my favourite games ever, but i'll holding off till the PS5 version drops to a more reasonable price.

JokerBoy129405d ago

Bullshit. They did it to maximize profit by releasing it along with the TV show. Otherwise IF they're really telling the truth then they're going to end up remaking Part 1 yet again as well as remaking Part 2 so those both look "contiguous" next to Part 3 whenever that comes out!

S2Killinit405d ago

I think everyone here knows profits are the motivating factor behind all business, they are trying to tell you something you dont know already. A secondary factor from the artists’ perspective.

sadraiden405d ago

I respectfully doubt it. Naughty Dog wouldn't put hundreds of people through the paces of remastering a remastered game because Druckmann wanted our playthroughs to be visually contiguous. One wonders why they felt compelled to make this statement on today of all days, and not, you know, when they were marketing the PS5 re-release.

derek405d ago

@Joker, you comment is nonsensical and only states the obvious. Sony has talked openly about working towards synergy between their different portfolios to maximize profitability. Yes Playstation should update the last of us 1, if they anticipated new interest in the game from those who knew nothing about it until the tv show was released. It's smart business and it shows off the ps5 platform well. Game sell of part 1 have increased dramatically since the hbo show came out.

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sadraiden405d ago

Stop regurgitating corporate buzzwords. It makes you sound like a bot, or worse, a Sony plant. Who tf cares about synergy between their different portfolios to maximize profitability?

jambola405d ago

It's nonsensical and states the obvious?
Isn't that a bit contradictory?

derek405d ago

@sadraiden, I'm sorry did I use too many big words/phrases for you. Lol

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lucian229405d ago

imagine....making a game for profit......

dumahim405d ago

What's funny is if you compare side by side screenshots between 1 and 2 for those scenes in both, they don't match. Sure it's a lot closer than it was from the original, but I'm thinking, "they redid these scenes for 2. Reuse that for those in Part 1."

Flewid638405d ago

Its almost as if you dont know what a business objective is.

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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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Hereandthere5h ago

Microsoft should have left them stay 3rd party

GamerRN3h ago

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

Barlos20m ago

Yeah, they're also jobless.

PassNextquestion5h ago(Edited 5h 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

blacktiger2h ago

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

Profchaos5h ago(Edited 5h 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

Tacoboto4h ago

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

Profchaos4h ago

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

Yi-Long1h ago

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

XiNatsuDragnel3h ago

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

Profchaos2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

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

TheColbertinator3h 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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I’m Glad Atlus & SE Changed Dates To Avoid Competing With Shadow Of The Erdtree

Saad from eXputer: "I'm glad I don't have to choose between Square Enix, Atlus, and FromSoftware due to bad release windows and Shadow of the Erdtree."

H923h ago

More intelligent than guerilla games

raWfodog5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

Atlus is releasing their game one week before Erdtree, SE is releasing theirs one week after.

HZD released four days before Zelda, HFW released one week before Elden Ring.

It seems to me like they are still releasing their games too close to Erdtree.

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Sony Could Increase Your Game's Difficulty If It Sees You Complain About It

Sony has recently published a new patent that wants to dynamically handle the games' difficulty and gameplay based on the player's emotions.

jznrpg6h ago

This is something I might use. Sometimes I play some good games but they don’t have difficulty option and are a little too easy.

Profchaos5h ago

Souls games will be like that players struggling make it harder

PassNextquestion4h ago(Edited 4h ago)

I think if used correctly it could work well

jambola1h ago

cool idea
cool idea for horror games especially
the way it's explained here sounds like it could never be forced hopefully, so that's ok with me

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