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So How Much Does It Cost To Develop For PlayStation 4?

Microsoft has swung open the gates to indie developers by making the Xbox One a development kit in its own right. But how much does it cost to start creating indie games for Sony's rival PlayStation 4?

pedrof934681d ago (Edited 4681d ago )

And again Poligon bashing Sony. Making them sound like the evil team.

theWB274681d ago

Bashed them where? They actually painted them in a great light by saying Sony basically hands their loaner dev kits out like candy. It's like if people aren't worshiping Sony then they're dogging them. Get a grip...

Need4Game4681d ago

If Sony let Developer install Linux on PS4 for developing games, that'll be great.

GameNameFame4681d ago

Loaner Dev Kit is actually better. And Sony still have self publish.

Let me explain why loaner dev kit is better. MS is allowing you to use any xbox one as dev kit, but it wont be a full dev kit.

It will never happen because if you give full access to your Xbox One, you can just run back up pirated version of any game.

You can just bypass all the security. This is how PS3 Other OS worked. It gave you access to CPU, but it restricted access to GPU so you cant use the console to pirate.

As matter of fact, before PS3 got hacked only way to play backed up game was to use PS3 dev console.

This is the reason why MS cant give you full access dev kit code for regular X1.

The_Con-Sept4681d ago

Some articles sounds bad but end up being flamebait for the side it sounds like they are on. Fanboys fall for this trick a lot.

Pisque4681d ago (Edited 4681d ago )

Lol. Talk to me about all the Xbox One bashing since the last 2-3 months.

KwietStorm_BLM4681d ago

You either didn't read *at all* or your comprehension needs some serious work. They didn't bash a single thing. They just told the details as it is.

Martywren4680d ago

Lol its sad some people dont read but quit to jump too conclusion.

HammadTheBeast4681d ago

Lol no ,$2500 for a dev kit's extremely cheap.

MWong4680d ago

Agreed especially compared to this console cycle.

I like the idea of loaner dev kits and the backend payment process. Very interesting article.

MoveTheGlow4680d ago

Yeah, this is a pretty mild-mannered article despite the angry comments here. It's looking like independent developers will have a good time on either console, and Sony is providing a ton of support. When the cost differences are projected to be this small, that only means good things for great indie devs and gamers without a solid PC.

Ju4680d ago (Edited 4680d ago )

It's not only the PS4 HW it also comes with all dev SW, compilers and all minus Visual Studio (which is only used as an editor anyhow) - but you can simply use Eclipse and configure a cross compiler. Debugger doesn't need VS anyhow. Also, samples, documents etc. is included.

Is MS telling us, VS and XBox specific header/libraries/sources are available for free?

OC_MurphysLaw4681d ago

@pedrof93....clearly you didn't read the article. Its not bashing at all, but rather highlighting some of Sony good strides with Indies.

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Lucreto4681d ago

I think developers have to weight their options on what console they choose.

1. Pay Microsoft the few hundred they require but have to compete with the million clone games.

2. Pay Sony's higher fee and have far less competition.

It seems the best idea is to make a PS4 indie game get some credit for a good title and then make a Xbox One version.

Fireseed4681d ago

Yeah it's really problematic when I boot up my X1 and look for indie games but theirs so many clones... oh wait that's right.

susanto12284681d ago

Great indie game developers are not afraid of the "million clone games"

because they have followers and success from prior titles.

For them it's too easy

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA19d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay19d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos19d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7219d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator19d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum19d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z19d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad20d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga20d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot18d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose20d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE20d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername19d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy20d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde19d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8619d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8619d ago (Edited 19d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole20d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300020d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot20d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle19d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7719d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments