Microsoft would never try to buy Sony and Sony would never sell out to Microsoft anywayIt is obvious what they’re doing. They know the multiplat performance differences are going to be devastating, not to mention Game Pass. This is a desperation move. I know that many here like to live in an alternate reality where Sony is “destroying” Microsoft, but this simply isn’t the case. MS basically gave Sony a free ride last gen by fucking up the One launch. That isn’t happening this time. Sony can’t afford to be “pro-consumer” - MS could buy Sony and send it to the delete bin without even effecting their bottom line. Sony does not make big money selling more consoles in Europe. MS doesn’t need to “win” the console sales game, but for Sony it is literally their lifeline.
Yeah.. Not nearly enough and completely unrelated to Scorn (and current MS is hardly the same as the MS from Alan Wake times)No the same MS that bankrolled Cuphead with the same kind of deal that's now turning into a multimedia franchise. The same MS that bankrolled Remedy which produced the excellent Alan Wake and Quantum Break for them with their next game Crossfire X being timed exclusive.
Yeah.. Not nearly enough and completely unrelated to Scorn (and current MS is hardly the same as the MS from Alan Wake times)
MS tradition is one step forward and two steps back, so I'm holding on until they prove otherwise.
I was excited for Agony and it turned meh, I won't get excited for Scorn just because I love the art style. I'll wait for the final result.
It's better to expect nothing and getting something good than expecting something good and get disappointed.
Sounds like a short term desperate play....things like this make me think the usual year drought of playstation launch console lineups is going to be longer than 2 years
Imran said:I wouldn't assume that.
My fears are a combo of 2 things:Agony has nothing to do with Scorn. You're making a silly comparison because you think the games are similar. If you dont think Microsoft signed off on the quality of the game before they wrote a check to a stranger then I don't know what to tell you. The developers of The Ascent straight up told IGN that MS came down to check out their game and liked what they saw.
Well, they already do that though. they recently bought insomniac, and already have a number of first party studios.Definitely seems a waste of money as everyone will buy the ps5 anyway and Sony could have paid developers to either make games or remaster games with the money or something.
Oh Sony dont go Poking the bear too much MS might buy you.
Some people have a really hard time understanding that (to many it's something that even exceeds their mental capacity):i like this dead brain shit people spit out sometimes.
your clueless if you think microsoft has enough money to even touch a tech giant like sony
I'm playing Control for the second time right now with all the RTX on. Honestly the best looking game I've played this generation. Everybody want to pee their pants over Troy Baker doing Mo-cap or all the detail put into character models. That doesn't impress me. This does:
Wow that is impressive Control shits.
You are right imo about those cinematic mocap jazz, i do wonder if this type of games will still be in flavor come next gen.
Every gen, gamers' tastes and decisions flips and flops.
FF7R is literally a hundred times bigger than Scorn cum simulator or some Eastern European AA game jfl.7 Remake came and went. Spiderman is one character in a game that's about to be panned. XVI is a rumor. 3 of the games I listed are next gen only experiences. Both Scorn and Stalker being highly anticipated. Remedy is one of the best developers out there so I have zero doubt Crossfire X will turn out well.
FF7R is literally a hundred times bigger than Scorn cum simulator or some Eastern European AA game jfl.
Some people have a really hard time understanding that (to many it's something that even exceeds their mental capacity):
- MS money =/= Xbox division money
- Xbox is not as important to MS as MANY other divisions that bring a lot more profit
- MS net worth =/= MS available money. MS money is tied in investments, real estate, etc. It's not sitting in an office drawer or immediately available in a bank account just waiting to be used.
Sure, where is the proof?ms have some huge cash on hand reserves
Sure, where is the proof?
Why on earth would a company have tons of money sitting around not invested in making more money?
You are a rediculous fanboy to even think that. Sony knew they were beat on hardware so went back to ps2 level practice of trying to prevent games appearing on competitionNah, Microsoft is already hurting the gaming industry with its anti-developer moves which results in mediocre games output.
Give me a worthy competitor, Nintendo with the big success so far could easily reconsider traditional home console gaming, probably in a level equivalent of slightly higher than the rumored Lockhart with Nvidia helping them out. Most likely something still semi-portable.
make sure you put some money on the 2nd company...Buffett is soon going to start the Buffetthis is from late last year;
Here are the 10 companies with the most cash on hand
Several companies, including Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet and Apple are sitting on more than $100 billion dollars of cash, which is leading some on Wall Street to question why America's largest companies aren't spending.www.cnbc.com
edit; just to add, no one is happy when these companies are sitting on big pile of cash like this as it is not making money for shareholders, probably worth adding that MS also have a debt of approx. $87B so “net“ cash on hand would be approx $47B
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Yes, the guys who made that mayo click game on PS4 were offered $ 237 million to make an exclusive enhanced PS5 version (it will let you feel the texture of whatever you are clicking through the new aptic feedback technology)..Well I won't be surprised but we will see. ALL 3rd parties? Pretty crazy if you ask me.
i like this dead brain shit people spit out sometimes.
your clueless if you think microsoft has enough money to even touch a tech giant like sony
And it took 4 months for The Medium dev's last game to come to PS4.Took Cuphead almost three years to come to the PS4.
Same reason you have a bank account, you need some operations money. You don't want to risk everything on "investment" either because markets do crash from time to time.Sure, where is the proof?
Why on earth would a company have tons of money sitting around not invested in making more money?
IF TRUE it's a bit of a shitty tactic.
Nah, Microsoft is already hurting the gaming industry with its anti-developer moves which results in mediocre games output.
Give me a worthy competitor, Nintendo with the big success so far could easily reconsider traditional home console gaming, probably in a level equivalent of slightly higher than the rumored Lockhart with Nvidia helping them out. Most likely something still semi-portable.
They're loving it now, because it gives their box an advantage.Dont PS fans rather want Sony to spend the dough on providing better value in either PS5 hardware, PSN network, launch deals.
American cancel culture cultishness creeps into their psyche?These complaints of anti-consumerism are funny. Are the people making these from a younger generation? Because this practice has been around since forever. There are a ton of examples where companies would try stuff, NES needed more than a straight port, plenty of games weren't available on Sega hardware, characters, sound, violence, levels, tons of differences between versions. Like others have mentioned its luxury entertainment, and they are doing what they feel is a logical plan to succeed in a future market.
I personally factor it towards Xbox's power advantage and Gamepass, along with the pricing of the Series X and S. I see Sony going for exclusive content, timed exclusives, and PS Exclusive games (probably on PC and maybe Switch). I'd even wager that this upcoming gen will be more similar to the PS2 vs Xbox, power and content wise. How everything unfolds will be interesting, I'm particularly curious as to how the average laymen consumer views it. I personally know not one soul who has ever said "that's anti-consumer" though. Suddenly everybody's acting like the dog-eat-dog free market must be so chivalrous. Its just weird, as is overzealous brand loyalty. I get people react to potential bad news differently but its just another outrage flavor of the week. Always online, absurd launch tiers, season passes, MTX, Early Access, Representation and IdPol, Online Paywalls, DRM, Storefront Exclusives (guess what I just waited, Tomb Raider and Epic Store. Didn't need to bitch and moan there are always other games to play).
Its just another way for these companies to compete for the consumer's dollar. Some will favor the power, others their friends(list), and others various factors such as initial price factors, accessories, compatibility of devices and BC. Also, the exclusives whether in terms of content, timed or otherwise, when printed on the box can and will influence some people's decisions. With current events in the world I see many wanting the new toy but not caring too much over power, otherwise cheap sedans and such wouldn't be so commonplace. Functionality, ease, and familiarity can also swing a consumer's mind. Then the power of mindshare, as an Japan loving nerd I don't see MS getting all the asian love despite the two games that piqued my interest. Which are also out on other platforms. All I'm really saying is that its a valid strategy and they are both doing it. It almost seems like some attempt at cancel culture which is just weak and weird.
Yes, it's not like Microsoft has decades of doing precisely that, is it.Sony, buying its place in the market since 1995 ™
Are you kidding?Why not buy a few studios with this money?