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[Little Chicken]

That's OK for something that had like three launches.

 

[Sentenza]

I'd be surprised. I see it doing 10 million at least between PS5 and PC (it is unlikely to do as well as the original in Japan, given the software situation there).

I have various reasons for my prediction, incidentally. It's not just about the change of protagonist.

- The first one was already fairly bloated and tiring and by the end of it and personally I was absolutely done with the game and started skipping stuff.
- The sequel doesn't seem to promote any significant upgrade or change to the formula (or the tech) so far. Maybe too soon to say, but if they had something notable they'd probably highlight it immediately.
- Admittedly the bossgirl protagonist is a turn-off in itself too, in a market still predominantly male-populated where the concept is being so overly-saturated recently, this may backfire.
- She's not just "a woman" in general, but one that seem almost purposefully designed to minimize any of her feminine traits (I watched through the trailer the first time constantly second-guessing if she was one or not until the camera made finally clear) so she won't even be able to rely on that type of "Nier Automata-like" appeal for the hot main character to hook in a predominantly male audience.
- Rabid Sony fanboys will defend it aggressively, of course, but we'll have to see if this will be enough.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Sony’s first party output used to be such a mixed bag.

Quality has actually always been high. Appeal improved with the PS3 as they doubled down on their efforts!

 

[Sentenza]

What time frame we talking? Put your account on the line and in 2027 we'll see.

I'll put a couple of slaps on your face on the line.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

That's OK for something that had like three launches.

Indeed. If only they could be as dynamic as Xbox.

 

[Little Chicken]

Indeed. If only they could be as dynamic as Xbox.

Xbox doesn't force you to buy the same game twice across console and PC, it's a very dynamic system where you hold a dynamic licence for the same dynamic game across two dynamic platforms.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Xbox doesn't force you to buy the same game twice across console and PC, it's a very dynamic system where you hold a dynamic licence for the same dynamic game across two dynamic platforms.

You’re forced to buy the game?

And it seems like “dynamic” is a trigger word for you. Better talk to Papa Phil about that!

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

I'm finishing up fallen order now, but I'll be playing the first one next. I started for an hour or so and then dropped it for no reason.

 

[Portugeezer]

I'll put a couple of slaps on your face on the line.

Oh no

 

[Little Chicken]

You’re forced to buy the game?

And it seems like “dynamic” is a trigger word for you. Better talk to Papa Phil about that!

Head Cock of the Coup, Phil

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Head Cock of the Coup, Phil

So you aren’t forced to buy the game.

Whew!

 

[Spyxos]

crazy how sony went from selling 2-3 million copies for their AAA blockbusters during the ps3 era to pushing 10 million plus with their franchises ps4 era and on.

I would be interested to know how they did it.The ps3 games were also very popular. Did they simply increase the marketing budget and this is the result?

 

[Woopah]

I have various reasons for my prediction, incidentally. It's not just about the change of protagonist.

- The first one was already fairly bloated and tiring and by the end of it and personally I was absolutely done with the game and started skipping stuff.
- The sequel doesn't seem to promote any significant upgrade or change to the formula (or the tech) so far. Maybe too soon to say, but if they had something notable they'd probably highlight it immediately.
- Admittedly the bossgirl protagonist is a turn-off in itself too, in a market still predominantly male-populated where the concept is being so overly-saturated recently, this may backfire.
- She's not just "a woman" in general, but one that seem almost purposefully designed to minimize any of her feminine traits (I watched through the trailer the first time constantly second-guessing if she was one or not until the camera made finally clear) so she won't even be able to rely on that type of "Nier Automata-like" appeal for the hot main character to hook in a predominantly male audience.
- Rabid Sony fanboys will defend it aggressively, of course, but we'll have to see if this will be enough.

I wouldn't say we saw nearly enough about the game to say whether there is any upgrade to the mechanics. That remains to be seen.

And given the success of TLoU2 and the two Horizon games, I don't see the PS audience minding if they play as a girlboss instead of a boyboss.

 

[Little Chicken]

So you aren’t forced to buy the game.

Whew!

Plenty of people have double-dipped because of a lack of willingness on Sony's part to take PC gaming seriously

 

[DeepEnigma]

Plenty of people have double-dipped because of a lack of willingness on Sony's part to take PC gaming seriously

Oh no, consumers made a choice!

Nobody uses MS's store, it's pure trash, MS doesn't offer them for free on Steam either. Just like Sony.

Only way it would work, is if Sony made its own store, then you'd all have issues with that happening.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Plenty of people have double-dipped because of a lack of willingness on Sony's part to take PC gaming seriously

You really didn’t consider this before you posted, did you?

 

[Wolves hunt in packs]

Nice, this and Days Gone were the best new IP from PS4 days imo, very glad they are successful.

 

[mckmas8808]

And given the success of TLoU2 and the two Horizon games, I don't see the PS audience minding if they play as a girlboss instead of a boyboss.

I hate the fact that this has to be said, but I'm glad you did. It's so clear the bolded is 100% right. We have so many weirdos here, that it's hard to tell if they are just trolling\joking or for real.