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PS4 Getting In-Game Video Chat?

Stu at Sushimonster85 writes 'The premiere of the PlayStation Networks new show Powers was an unlikely source for news of a potential feature coming to the PS4 at some point in the near future – In game video chat.'

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SpaceRanger4082d ago

That'd be cool if so! My brother and I play online together, and since we're several hours apart sometimes we don't get to see each other often. It'd be a pretty awesome feature to add later on. I'm already looking forward to the Spotify addition soon!

Powers on the other hand is a lot better than I was anticipating. The ending of that first episode really had me on the edge!

MysticStrummer4082d ago

Yeah I agree about Powers. I wasn't expecting much and I liked it enough to go ahead and watch the other available episodes back to back. I have no idea what the source material was like but the show has lots of potential.

lodossrage4081d ago

The source material is the Powers series formerly owned by Image Comics, now owned by Marvel Comics.

Off topic: At least Sony actually DID something with it. Marvel just bought the franchise and did nothing with it for all these years.

MysticStrummer4081d ago

Yeah I knew that was the source material but I never looked at it so I don't know how this compares.

Snookies124082d ago

I agree, I'm in South Carolina, and my brother moved up to Jersey. So something like this would be incredibly awesome for future gaming sessions.

Thatguy-3104082d ago

I mean what's the point of video chatting while gaming? You can only pay attention to what your playing. A separate video chat app would be cool but to have it in game? I don't see the point of it

KwietStorm_BLM4082d ago

ooVoo is it's own video app. Whether or not we'll be able to use it in game is unknown right now. But it would be nice to have, to socialize or what not, or to be able to game and still see friends or family who have moved away, as people said above.

Thatguy-3104082d ago

@kwietstorm
I know what you mean. I'm simply referring to video chatting in game. It's pointless to do both at the same time. I can't video chat if I'm focusing on playing the game or I can't game if I'm focusing on video chatting.

bananaboats4082d ago

Being able to see someones reaction to getting beat by you if worth it to me. I pretty good at multitasking and I can assume most gamers are so having a video chat up while gaming isnt a big deal. Now if they made it so it was transparent instead of taking a quarter of the screen then that would be great. But this would be an awesome app to have.

Sayai jin4081d ago

@dcboy- Some people use this feature in MP games and stop to chat while waiting for the next match to begin or during intermission.

I do see you other point of why not just have an seperate app.

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-EvoAnubis-4082d ago

I'm not saying that the PS4 won't get video chat (in fact, it seems pretty obvious that it will eventually), but this is a pretty stupid reference point. For those that haven't seen this show yet (and if not, you absolutely should) in this scene they were using inFamous: Second Son as a stand-in for a totally nonexistent Powers game, which the conversation the two characters were having via the equally nonexistent PS4 video chat clearly establishes. If we're taking this scene as a sign of things to come, I could just as easily suggest Powers DLC for Second Son that actually contains the content they talked about.

TL;DR - Valid speculation, worthless premiss.

itsjustexuma4082d ago

They also made us think Infamous Second Son had multiplayer lol

just_looken4082d ago

Are we really going to get exited over a 13+ year old feature. If you want to do this get a psp/ps3/ip phone or any pc.

Shad0wRunner4082d ago

OR...we can just wait until it gets implemented on the PS4.

Does it really matter how old the concept is?
Does it really matter how many other devices you can video chat with/on?

The fact is, there are a lot of people who would appreciate and enjoy this ability, on their PS4 consoles. It's a feature that combines well, with gaming. The more options, customizations and abilities we get...THE BETTER!

KwietStorm_BLM4082d ago

Excellent suggestion. Let me go video chat on my PS3 whilst I game on my PS4, so I can't see the actual chat because my PS4 is on.

TitanUp4081d ago

I don't think you can play a game and video chat with most of those platforms.

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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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FPSRUSSIA18d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY18d ago

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

Eonjay18d ago

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

Profchaos18d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7218d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY18d ago

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

TheColbertinator18d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum18d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z18d 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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SimpleDad19d ago

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

Cacabunga19d 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…

HectixRose19d 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.

JEECE19d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername18d 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.

Soy19d ago

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

DarXyde18d 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.

Ashunderfire8618d 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.

Ashunderfire8618d ago (Edited 18d 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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InUrFoxHole19d ago

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

pwnmaster300019d 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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-Foxtrot19d 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

Relientk7718d ago

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