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[Bernardougf]

First party F
Third Party B

I'll settle for a C general

Ps5 the multiplat console.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

This place thinks every Xbox Showcase is an A.

This place also thinks every PS5 Showcase is an F.

How'd that work out in the end?

Man....I was literally just thinking this. This show to me was largely equal to the last big Xbox show.

Also, it seems like if Sony doesn't show 2 or 3 first party titles nothing else in the show matters.

 

[0neAnd0nly]

I have been reflecting on this recently, and I think my biggest gripes with the industry currently..

Western games have a very homogeneous feel to them. It's the "Naughty Dog" curse as some say, where they all feel like they want to be heavy, serious, pretentious - but lack real creativity.

I am getting a lot of fatigue towards that vibe. Somewhere along the way, we stopped prioritizing "fun" games, and wanted everything to be "serious". Idk, at least for me I wish we would Make Video Games Fun Again.

There are some games, mostly non western, that seem to embody that. I am no fan or player of stellar blade, but it seems to do it right. Looks colorful, crazy, frantic. Same with Onimusha, I have never played any of those in the past and probably won't play the new one either - but it looked interesting and fun.

Sprinkled among that was a few creative and new ideas from smaller studios, and some though pretentious, at least seemed fresh. I can respect that.

IDK, just my .02.

 

[Edder1]

A Sony state of play with only Sony game being a remaster of a game from few years ago that they deemed to be a failure, lol. This is what happens when there's no competition.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

A Sony state of play with only Sony game being a remaster of a game from few years ago that they deemed a failure, lol. This is what happens when there's no competition.

only?

 

[Dacvak]

I have been reflecting on this recently, and I think my biggest gripes with the industry currently..

Western games have a very homogeneous feel to them. It's the "Naughty Dog" curse as some say, where they all feel like they want to be heavy, serious, pretentious - but lack real creativity.

I am getting a lot of fatigue towards that vibe. Somewhere along the way, we stopped prioritizing "fun" games, and wanted everything to be "serious". Idk, at least for me I wish we would Make Video Games Fun Again.

There are some games, mostly non western, that seem to embody that. I am no fan or player of stellar blade, but it seems to do it right. Looks colorful, crazy, frantic. Same with Onimusha, I have never played any of those in the past and probably won't play the new one either - but it looked interesting and fun.

Sprinkled among that was a few creative and new ideas from smaller studios, and some though pretentious, at least seemed fresh. I can respect that.

IDK, just my .02.

A-fucking-men. That’s why Astro Bot was such a breath of fresh air.

It’s no surprise that I’ve used the last year to catch up on retro games and platforms I never got to try back in the day, and the difference in just pure “fun” with those games compared to what we’re getting now is just insane.

I put 10 hours into Sega Rally on Saturn a couple weeks ago. That’s a game that has literally THREE total tracks, and yet it was more fun than I’ve had in most modern racing games.

I recently played through Astro Boy (not Astro Bot) on GBA, an action side scroller by Treasure, and it was just so much fun.

Hell, I got a chance to play through the original Super Monkey Ball on arcade (with the banana joystick and everything) and had a fucking blast. It was challenging, rewarding, and straight to the point. Fun prioritized over everything else.

To me, that’s what we’re missing today. And I’m not saying we shouldn’t have any big budget, cinematic games; we just shouldn’t try to shoehorn every single AAA release that kind of category.

I haven’t played Onimusha (PS2), but I got curious about it after seeing Kacho post in the 52 Games thread, and it looks awesome. So I’m hoping the new game adheres to some of those classic principles, at least. But I wouldn’t be surprised if it ended up being a bloated “AAA” garbage experience, instead of the 6-hour, focused arcade-action experience it has roots in.

 

[Kacho]

I haven’t played Onimusha (PS2), but I got curious about it after seeing Kacho Kacho post in the 52 Games thread, and it looks awesome. So I’m hoping the new game adheres to some of those classic principles, at least. But I wouldn’t be surprised if it ended up being a bloated “AAA” garbage experience, instead of the 6-hour, focused arcade-action experience it has roots in.

The new Onimusha will be dope. Trust me. It will introduce the IP to a whole new audience.

Onimusha 2 later this year. My favorite game in the series by far. I feel loved by Capcom.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

The titles shown mostly looked nice visually. Wasn't assloads of gameplay anywhere, really. Some games felt like the gameplay shown was in beta or something and not a fully playable scenario. There was absolutely nothing for recognized IPs for me besides MGS, which I've seen four days ago for a game I completed fifteen years ago.

Some of the soulsborne knockoffs look kind of cool, but nothing grabbed me by the balls. C.

 

[Schmendrick]

Absolute garbage. My finger still hurts from hammering the fast forward button every 5 seconds.
Thank god I didn't watch this crap live.

F

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Must feel really bad for those who invested so much in a ps5 pro banking on some big news today

This was comically bad

 

[Robb]

It was exactly what I expect a State of Play to be these days, I.e. pretty shit.

 

[VanCityGamer]

What an embarrassment Sony has become. Yet another awful show. Easy F from me and I’m done watching these. Xbox is absolutely slaying PlayStation these days.

 

[adamsapple]

No, YOU ARE CONFUSED

It's a STATE OF PLAY....IN FEBRUARY

IT'S NOT A SONY STUDIOS SHOWCASE

 

[fart town usa]

Onimusha looks dope.

I forgot about the SOP and fast forwarded through it. Some stuff looked neat but don't care enough to look into anything further.

I was hoping for some Gothic Remake info.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Got a quick look at Borderlands 4. Waving my tiny Borderlands flag.
Glad to see that Midnight Walk is still in development, it was shown last September during a different showcase.
Not a fan of CGI trailers, there was at least one in this SoP.
Housemarque, making another heavy serious looking thing, I want them to go back to making simple fun twin sticks that I used to love.
Lots of sword swinging sameness in the years ahead.

The stuff I'm interested in will be on PC, so that's good at least.

 

[DarkstarRising13]

What an embarrassment Sony has become. Yet another awful show. Easy F from me and I’m done watching these. Xbox is absolutely slaying PlayStation these days.

...as a publisher.

Remember that Microsoft bought two of the biggest publishers in the Western gaming industry (Activision and Bethesda). So, Microsoft's Gaming Studios are somewhat leaning towards quality gaming compared to Sony's gaming studios, which are just recovering from wasting years making GaaS titles that only shareholders want, not gamers. At least Sony - or, Sony Japan to be precise - seems to regret their decisions and is trying to reverse course.

 

[omegasc]

A
Lots of new, good looking and interesting games. Returnal "spiritual sequel" announcement. I'm happy

 

[Robb]

I'm happy

 

[VanCityGamer]

...as a publisher.

Remember that Microsoft bought two of the biggest publishers in the Western gaming industry (Activision and Bethesda). So, Microsoft's Gaming Studios are somewhat leaning towards quality gaming compared to Sony's gaming studios, which are just recovering from wasting years making GaaS titles that only shareholders want, not gamers. At least Sony - or, Sony Japan to be precise - seems to regret their decisions and is trying to reverse course.

Yeah I mean you’re not wrong about the reasons; but the end result is still that Sony’s shows are awful these days, while Microsoft’s are amazing.

 

[omegasc]

Crap I forgot the rules again.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

That was pretty poo. Not gonna lie.

 

[evanft]

Fuck it, let's make a list of what's confirmed or possibly coming from MS to PS5 this year:

• Avowed
• Doom The Dark Ages
• Fable
• Forza Horizon 5
• Gears of War E Day
• Gears of War Trilogy Collection
• Halo The Master Chief Collection
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• The Outer Worlds 2

Thank you, Microsoft, for keeping the PS5 alive.

 

[yogaflame]

Sad part for a PS fans is , that even if PS5 is number one by a mile and yet very few exclusives and continues to port so called exclusives to PC and even other platforms. Ryan and Hulst really ruined the Sony PS brand.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Fuck it, let's make a list of what's confirmed or possibly coming from MS to PS5 this year:

• Avowed
• Doom The Dark Ages
• Fable
• Forza Horizon 5
• Gears of War E Day
• Gears of War Trilogy Collection
• Halo The Master Chief Collection
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• The Outer Worlds 2

Thank you, Microsoft, for keeping the PS5 alive.

No need to thank MS, I’d be perfectly happy without many of those (which would be third party anyways had MS not bought them).

Death stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei are bigger releases than most of those titles

But great that PlayStation can enjoy them both with the best looking console versions

 

[Moonjt9]

Without a doubt the worst state of play ever. Saros looks cool because it’s Housemarque but there was no gameplay.

All of those first party studios wasted YEARS on live service garbage that got thrown away, and it shows. What a disgrace.

 

[AJUMP23]

I liked shinobi and maybe one other thing. D


I REALLY JUST WANT THAT SWITCH 2 DIRECT.

 

[Timberwolf25]

Watched the VOD because I was out all day, but that was a yawner. Nearly fell asleep watching it.
Gave it a D+, but almost a C-.

 

[HAYA8U5A]

I feel like I watched something different because that was one of the best State of Plays (Especially in recent memory) IMO. A lot of games that I'm interested in and not a bombardment of shitty Western games with agendas that have taken over these types of things.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Well, at least some of you Sony fans hold them to some kind of decent standard. unlike some of these fake farts in the Xbox community.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Fuck it, let's make a list of what's confirmed or possibly coming from MS to PS5 this year:

• Avowed
• Doom The Dark Ages
• Fable
• Forza Horizon 5
• Gears of War E Day
• Gears of War Trilogy Collection
• Halo The Master Chief Collection
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• The Outer Worlds 2

Thank you, Microsoft, for keeping the PS5 alive.

This is pure delusion. PS5 could get none of those games and still do more than fine.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Death stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei are bigger releases than most of those titles

 

[Kotaro]

For all the weekly rumours and hypes from Sony fanboys, secret project this, secret project that, PS5 has the worst, the lamest games line-up ever

if it wasn't for Elden Ring, I would've just trash this garbage. Might as well still do it now and buy gaming PC, and go PC and Nintendo 100%

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

B from me. Not really understanding the negativity here

It’s not just here

 

[Kilau]

Another D

For Didn’t watch.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

It’s not just here

You rated the Xbox Direct as an A

What Xbox first party announcements were worthy of that score for you and yet the negativity of the Sony SoP?

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/how-would-you-rate-the-xbox-developer_direct-2025.1679968/

 

[PurePlatinum]

I think people are conflating many things when ranking a State of Play. Certainly the last couple of years have been pretty barren in terms of first party announcements / releases but consider that Astro/Intergalactic/Yotei/Saros have all been announced within the last nine months or so. All prestige single-player 1st party games. Death Stranding 2 will get a date at SXSW and is probably this year before Yotei.

Also consider that Sony KNOWS the release date of GTAVI already internally and is planning their release schedule around it.

 

[JORMBO]

F

The most exciting thing for me was the Stellar Blade PC port. And I already have beaten that on the PS5 and Pro.

 

[adamsapple]

You rated the Xbox Direct as an A

Also James

Opinions, check yourself in the mirror.

 

[PendekarRajawali]

Don't worry Sony fanboys, this man will save you

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Also James

He doesn’t want other peoples opinions and he hates it if you dont agree with him

 

[FoxMcChief]

Sony aren't even trying anymore.

They’ve proven they don’t have to. They’re like the McDonald’s of gaming.

 

[wolffy66]

For all the weekly rumours and hypes from Sony fanboys, secret project this, secret project that, PS5 has the worst, the lamest games line-up ever

if it wasn't for Elden Ring, I would've just trash this garbage. Might as well still do it now and buy gaming PC, and go PC and Nintendo 100%

I can't make a good argument against PC at this point. If it's not the exclusive games, there's no comparison.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Right…shit is tiring at this point. It’s legitimately impossible to please many here.

Topher likes Starfield and Horizon. So no, it’s not hard to please people here.

 

[geary]

At least we got Lies of P dlc

 

[mansoor1980]

S

 

[tTHANOSs]

It's cool to hate now I guess. Finally getting to see what Housemarque has been creating is exciting. Now just need gameplay.

 

[Salz01]

It’s been like 2 or 3 years after Covid now. Just what the fuck is Sony doing. They must have poured so much money in GAAS games and then cancelled them.

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

one of the worst ever

 

[diffusionx]

I wonder if there will still be people here simping for Hermen Hulst after that shameful display.

This is the company he has built.

 

[intbal]

They’re like the McDonald’s of gaming.

What's the gaming equivalent of intestinal worms?