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CloudxTifa on 30 April 2021
Runa216 said:

As an aside, I also think it's quite impressive how varied Sony's output has been this first year as far as exclusives go. Demon's Souls is a crisp remake of a PlayStation cult classic, making this version an exclusive even if one could argue it's absolutely not exclusive since it's a remake. Miles morales is a cross generational game that comes with an updated version of PS4's best selling exclusive. Nioh/Nioh 2 are a lovely combo of fantastic games with all the DLC (and you get Nioh 2 free if you have it on Ps4). Astro's Playroom is a truly great tech demo for the controller. Returnal is a true exclusive new IP that is doing well. Ratchet & Clank is a sequel to a long-running franchise and also a true exclusive. Horizon is a cross-generational sequel to a well-loved new IP from last generation.

The point is, it's got the whole spectrum covered from remakes to sequels to new IP as well as a proper blend of cross-generational games and true exclusives. Plus, all the free PS5/XSX upgrades to games you already own is....muah! Chef's kiss! I know it's weird to go on about, but this generational transition is easily the best in console history. Backwards compatibility better than ever before, free upgrades, performance boosts for games that don't get new-gen upgrades...it's such a smooth transition. IT's simultaneously the easiest to get into the new gen (Stock withstanding), and yet the easiest to hold back since you know pretty much all games coming out or recently released will be just as good on the new hardware. No matter what you do or when you shift over, you really can't go wrong.

Like, in the first year, here are the games I own or have pre-ordered (or will):

Assassin's Creed Valhall (PS4 and PS5 versions)
Astro's Playroom (Free PS5 pack-in)
Borderlands 3 (PS4 and PS5 versions)
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (PS4 and PS5 versions)
Cyber Shadow (PS4 and PS5 versions)
Demon's Souls Remastered
Doom Eternal (PS4 and PS5 versions)
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PS5 Enhanced edition of PS4 Game)
Horizon The Forbidden West (PS4 and Ps5 versions)
Immortals: Fenyx Rising (PS4 and PS5 Versions)
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (PS4 and PS5 Versions)
Nioh Complete (PS4 and PS5 versions)
Nioh 2 complete (PS4 and PS5 Versions
Overcooked! All You Can Eat (PS5 Enhanced edition of PS4 Games)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resident Evil Village (PS4 and PS5 Versions)
Returnal
Spider-Man Remastered (PS5 Enhanced edition of PS4 Game)
Spider-Man Miles Morales (PS4 and PS5 versions)
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order (PS4 and PS5 versions - Just announced?)
The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete (PS4 and PS5 versions)

I don't understand how anyone can say this is a bad first year. And like 2/3 of those games are ones you can buy on PS4 now and get free copies of on PS5 as well (if you have digital, disc is a bit more complicated but the point still stands). I didn't even expect to get a PS4 version of some games I bought to be on PS5 (Like Miles morales and Assassin's Creed). So yeah, convert now, convert later, you win either way. Both PS and Xbox have knocked it out of the part in this regard. I love it!

There are also Scarlet Nexus, Guilty Gear -Strive- and Tales Of Arise that I want a lot. But I live for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart and Kena : Bridge of Spirits

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DonFerrari on 30 April 2021
Bristow9091 said:

Since Returnal has now released (To pretty amazing reviews from both critics and players, might I add!), I think it's time for me to update the poll, so you'll see it change to something different shortly... not sure what yet, I'll have a think while I make another coffee, lol.

@Runa216 is right though, this first year is pretty fucking insane for the PS5 in terms of games... hopefully they can keep the momentum going! It's just a shame I can't find a PS5 anywhere, and even if I could at this point, I can't afford it anyway lol, boo! :( Guess I better start streaming more or start an OnlyFans, that seems to work, right? ;)

Although Returnal had a great review and their running history is quite solid I wouldn't chose housemarque over bluepoint even if cheaper (Sony could possibly buy both for a portion of that 187M), they still have to many great franchises that need a revival and a bluepoint remake would be ideal (yes they don't need to buy to do it, while new IPs it is better to buy the dev to ensure the sequel is of same quality), but that is me.



duduspace11 "Well, since we are estimating costs, Pokemon Red/Blue did cost Nintendo about $50m to make back in 1996"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=8808363

Mr Puggsly: "Hehe, I said good profit. You said big profit. Frankly, not losing money is what I meant by good. Don't get hung up on semantics"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9008994

Azzanation: "PS5 wouldn't sold out at launch without scalpers."

CloudxTifa on 30 April 2021

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Runa216 on 30 April 2021
CloudxTifa said:

There are also Scarlet Nexus, Guilty Gear -Strive- and Tales Of Arise that I want a lot. But I live for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart and Kena : Bridge of Spirits

For some reason I thought Scarlet Nexus was Xbox Exclusive...it was like the only game that had me going 'damn that makes me want an Xbox!'. But it's coming to Ps5, so I guess I'll be getting it there! Absolutely wonderful! That game looks good! 



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Runa216 on 30 April 2021

I just wanna take a moment to note that April 30th was amazing in this house. I picked up both Returnal and New Pokemon Snap, and while both are remarkably different from one another they represent equally important facets of what makes gaming so fun. Returnal is a new IP, a shooty bang bang game with deeper story elements than I was expecting, a high end top notch high fidelity max-power game. Pokemon Snap is a sequel to an old cult favourite, a relaxing, combat-free photography game with simple, stylish graphics. both are immensely fun, both are exclusives, both came out on the same day.

April 30th was a great day to be a gamer, and I am so glad that I'm alive to experience it.



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Leynos on 01 May 2021

Playing Nier Replicant. I played the original on 360. NA in 2017. Loving the new combat. I like NA more but this is a really nice version of this game.



Bite my shiny metal cockpit!

DonFerrari on 01 May 2021
Runa216 said:

I just wanna take a moment to note that April 30th was amazing in this house. I picked up both Returnal and New Pokemon Snap, and while both are remarkably different from one another they represent equally important facets of what makes gaming so fun. Returnal is a new IP, a shooty bang bang game with deeper story elements than I was expecting, a high end top notch high fidelity max-power game. Pokemon Snap is a sequel to an old cult favourite, a relaxing, combat-free photography game with simple, stylish graphics. both are immensely fun, both are exclusives, both came out on the same day.

April 30th was a great day to be a gamer, and I am so glad that I'm alive to experience it.

I never understood the appeal of Pokemon Snap, but great that you are enjoying it.



duduspace11 "Well, since we are estimating costs, Pokemon Red/Blue did cost Nintendo about $50m to make back in 1996"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=8808363

Mr Puggsly: "Hehe, I said good profit. You said big profit. Frankly, not losing money is what I meant by good. Don't get hung up on semantics"

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9008994

Azzanation: "PS5 wouldn't sold out at launch without scalpers."

Runa216 on 01 May 2021
DonFerrari said:
Runa216 said:

I just wanna take a moment to note that April 30th was amazing in this house. I picked up both Returnal and New Pokemon Snap, and while both are remarkably different from one another they represent equally important facets of what makes gaming so fun. Returnal is a new IP, a shooty bang bang game with deeper story elements than I was expecting, a high end top notch high fidelity max-power game. Pokemon Snap is a sequel to an old cult favourite, a relaxing, combat-free photography game with simple, stylish graphics. both are immensely fun, both are exclusives, both came out on the same day.

April 30th was a great day to be a gamer, and I am so glad that I'm alive to experience it.

I never understood the appeal of Pokemon Snap, but great that you are enjoying it.

Hell, I don't understand the appeal of it fully, but I had nostalgia for the original and it's really nice to enjoy new, uncommon kinds of games. If nothing else, it's nice to play a game where you're not killing things or fighting or whatever. It's a game of mostly-passive observation and nature watching in the form of a Pokemon game. seriously, it's just so unlike anything else on the market and it's fun to explore and take pictures. 



My Console Library:

PS5, Switch, XSX

PS4, PS3, PS2, PS1, WiiU, Wii, GCN, N64 SNES, XBO, 360

3DS, DS, GBA, Vita, PSP, Android

kazuyamishima on 03 May 2021

There are several Best Buy Stores where Returnal has sold out.

Maybe Sony underestimated demand?

I will be shocked if this game ships more than a million units first week.

It’s receiving a lot of high praise from players, myself included.



mjk45 on 03 May 2021
DonFerrari said:
Bristow9091 said:

Since Returnal has now released (To pretty amazing reviews from both critics and players, might I add!), I think it's time for me to update the poll, so you'll see it change to something different shortly... not sure what yet, I'll have a think while I make another coffee, lol.

@Runa216 is right though, this first year is pretty fucking insane for the PS5 in terms of games... hopefully they can keep the momentum going! It's just a shame I can't find a PS5 anywhere, and even if I could at this point, I can't afford it anyway lol, boo! :( Guess I better start streaming more or start an OnlyFans, that seems to work, right? ;)

Although Returnal had a great review and their running history is quite solid I wouldn't chose housemarque over bluepoint even if cheaper (Sony could possibly buy both for a portion of that 187M), they still have to many great franchises that need a revival and a bluepoint remake would be ideal (yes they don't need to buy to do it, while new IPs it is better to buy the dev to ensure the sequel is of same quality), but that is me.

Here's  my 2 cents worth, whether by happenstance or design Returnal may well turn out to be looked at as Housemarques First Party audition' the reason behind my thinking is Returnal shows off their potential worth and how well they adapted to the growth required to make that step up much more than smaller scale games like resogun - nex machina etc even though they were great, still there are caveats like how much Housemarque values its independence and while we may see it as a good acquisition Sony may well feel the present partnership model is working well and favour a continuation of the status quo over outright ownership at least for now.

On to Bluepoint  I'm not sure whether the Souls remake while continuing to further showcase their technical capability, pushes their portfolio forward in terms of  showing they having the DNA to deliver a strong original product  and that seems to be what Sony values , but they certainly tick all the other boxes and even if bought as remake specialists i'm sure like Bend with Days Gone and others they would be given a chance. 



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