Mr Puggsly said:
How many new IPs did Sony create or pay 3rd parties to create last gen? A bunch. How many were a success? A few. Don't expect anything great until we actually see Sony's new IPs. Sony's 1st party titles on PS4 thus far have been lackluster. Based on reactions of The Order 1886, It looks like Sony has another lackluster title coming. |
Sony has a far stronger list of internally made games including ones that are in the smithsonian considered to be works of art (SOTC, ICO). Their most valuable studios for internal development are Sony Santa Monica, Naughty Dog, Sony Japan. They've also made a ton of games in conjunction with other companies. Many names which you already know.
Sony doesn't just buy companies and just pay them. They mold them into the company they want them to be and determine whether what they have put out is worthy and they purchase the company (which is rare given how many companies they work with). Insomniac never made the cut and Sucker Punch did. Same as Naughty Dog as they joined they fused themselves into a cohesive art style for their games. Pixar style titles or Action adventure games with cinematic experiences.
Sony could buy up winning companies too, but they would rather buy the companies that they mold into their own. This is why they will always have more.
