Sony won't be doing PC ports for big single player games anymore

[Chrkeller]

BraLoD said:

Chrkeller said:

Except that isn't accurate.  Most PC gamers loathe multiple launchers and multiple accounts.  I have not bought a single Ubi game in a decade because of their stupid launcher requirement.  Same with EA, though I think they might have dropped it, I don't recall.  And multiple accounts, yeah, I avoid those as well.  I don't want to have to remember passwords for Steam, EA, Ubi, Sony, Blizzard, Rockstar, MS, etc, etc.  I absolutely prioritize games that don't require additional accounts.  I absolutely will not buy games that require a separate launcher.  There is a reason Ubi is doing under fast.  So, nobody is treating Sony differently than they treat other companies.  

So you'll miss the games you like because you need to set up a free account or have another launcher?

I really can't understand it, if they charged for it, sure, would make a lot of sense, but come on...

Were people not gaming on PC before Steam?

I have found memories of my desktop filled with game icons from all over the place, and even the launcher for Gunbound is still ingrained in my mind and looking at it would make me happy right now lol. Or logging in websites to play games on an internet page because they interested me.

I understand having all in one place is desirable, but avoiding games because of it?... it literally cost you nothing.

I don't feel that way to be honest.  The reason being there are more games I want to play then I have time for.  So, I don't feel like I am missing out on anything.  If game A is straight up Steam (e.g. RE9) and game B is separate launcher BS (e.g. Ubi) - I simply go RE9.  And the next "RE9" will be out before I catch-up on my backlog.  

I think developers need to realize this isn't the N64 days anymore.  Nobody is waiting months for the next big game.  Big games come out constantly, faster than most can keep up with.  Thus, we have the luxury of being picky.  If the market dries up, maybe my position changes.

I avoided gaming before Steam.  Steam unified/simplicity is the only reason PC appeals to me.

I would argue it does cost me something.  Multiple launchers takes up RAM, which slows my system, which defeats the purposes of a PC to begin with.  Additionally, forgetting my password for some stupid login and spending 15 minutes with 2-step authentication just to play a game is annoying.

The other side of this...  why is a separate launcher being required?  Why do companies require login?  It is unnecessary BS that doesn't improve my gaming experience and, in a world, where there are more games than I could possibly find time for...  **** them.

Edit

I could be drawing a correlation where isn't one, but RE9, launched straight up with minimum BS and day 1 on PC...  selling like wildfire.  

Edit 2

I thought of a good example.  I would like to play the 2D Prince of Persia, but it requires (at least did, could have changed) a separate launcher.  So, I am missing out.  Except I still haven't played either of the Hollow Knights and Belmont's Curse is on the way.  so, I am not missing out on Metroidvania.  I have options.  

Last edited by Chrkeller - 1 day ago