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Triangle Squared: Ep. 2 - What Does Scorpio Mean for Playstation?

Will Project Scorpio force Playstation to react? Join us as we talk about the weeks news, releases, and most importantly how we think Scorpio affects Playstation moving forward!

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skydragoonityx3325d ago

Based on logistics, it means nothing. The domination of great exclusives continues

chaimera0863325d ago

Agreed. In the video I go into much more detail, but my opinion is that the lack of exclusives and the likely $600 price of the Scorpio makes it a hard sell, leaving Playstation in a good position. I could see Playstation responding somehow, but in a way that gives them better leverage with what they already have. A price drop of the Pro to $300 or even $350 would distance it that much more from the Scorpio and they can say "Hey, we have a 4K HDR system thats half the price". That and driving home the amount of upcoming exclusives puts them in a very safe position in my opinion.

naruga3325d ago (Edited 3325d ago )

Scorpio is too late for this generation,this gen is lost for Xbox...Scorpio tries to snatch some sales from this gen and continue to compete with the far more powerfull PS 5 .....MS tries to repeat the X360/PS3 strategy but with Scorpio /PS5 ...earlier in market system that would have the power to compete with the next entry of the competiton along wiht the help of some developer who will support the console by the gap that will be obligatory created by the PS4 transition to PS5 ...

chaimera0863325d ago

@Naruga I completely agree. I think that is exactly what Xbox is trying to do this go around. Force us into the next gen early to try and get a foot in the door and hope people come over like they did to the 360. I don't think it works this time around.

Lonnie183325d ago

There will literally be like 70mil ps4 out when Scorpio releases...so it will be business as usual for playstation.

chaimera0863325d ago

Depends on how they market Scorpio in my opinion. Playstation's sheer numbers definitely keep it in a position of power, but if they market Scorpio as a new system and usher in the "next-gen" between the two companies, then it does put Playstation having to announce PS5 sooner rather than later. I still think late 2018 is the earliest you see it, but if Scorpio blunders out of the gate Sony may play it safe until mid 2019. This will be an extremely interesting console release for sure.

Bathyj3325d ago

It doesnt put pressure on Sony at all because everyone knows its too soon for next gen and people want a couple more years at least out of this gen. You cant just start next gen because youre losing without a hope of catching up. What kind of a precedence does that set? I mean Nintendo can, but who really cares? Theyre too underpowered and seem to be content in their niche.

MS are trying to convince us this isnt a new gen. If they went the other way and called it next gen gamers would see it for what it is, bailing on another gen and turning to new hardware from a position of weakness. They are trying to convey power, not weakness.

Sony will continue to be the #1 seller for hardware AND software, which is what actually matters in this industry, business wise. The only pressure they have from themselves with how to make a console with an impact as big or bigger than PS4 and carry on the goodwill they have built this gen, and the last 20 years for that matter.

Nyxus3325d ago

Not much I think. PlayStation has its own course, and it's doing well for them.

chaimera0863325d ago

Yeah, I think they have enough exclusives and good will to hold them over until they are ready to reveal the PS5. I think it'll be late 2018/early 2019 before they announce it.

chaimera0863325d ago

For those who want power but want to skip the hassle of a PC, buying both see the smartest move. Both have their exclusives (even though I'm hoping Xbox comes out swinging at E3 with some new IP announcements) and that covers all gaming taste.

Pantz3325d ago

Yep, I'm not very good with PC and always fall behind on builds. I still prefer sticking in the disc into the machine, it keeps me motivated to play the games while my steam collection lays uninstalled. Already bought the Pro + nice 4kHDR tv. Hoping the Scorpio will be even more powerful than the pro. Sitll plenty of good exclusives on ps4 and then could play multiplatforms best on scorpio. Plus hoping 360 games really will.

Bathyj3325d ago

Yeah Im not interested in PC gaming. Scorpio definitely has me watching how it goes. I dont think I'll be day 1 unless E3 knocks it out of the park but the next year will be intriguing.

chaimera0863325d ago

Phil Spencer mentioned having first party games to coincide with the launch of the Scorpio, so who knows. At this point Xbox could kill it this E3. Sony still seems the likely winner of E3 for me as they just have so many upcoming exclusives, announced and unannounced, that I just don't think Microsoft has the amount of teams or 2nd party relations to go up against.

Bathyj3325d ago

Yeah, but MS dont have to "win" to get me interested. I just want them to be competitive so I feel I want a 2nd console. Show us the games and gamers will come back.

chaimera0863324d ago

While I mostly agree, I do see it as possible that Microsoft can hit a little bit of Sony's user base and pull them over. Do you have any strong reasons that you don't see this affecting them even a little bit?

Elda3324d ago (Edited 3324d ago )

I'm interested in the Scorpio as well but if MS doesn't show off the most important thing & that is a slew of original new interesting i.p's & I'm not talking about Forza,Halo,State of Decay,Crackdown as I'm not interested in any of those games.I want to see new games where I'll say to myself..."I want to play those games" including an affordable price tag then I'll be a first time XB owner...Scorpio,which imo I think some existing PS owners would do as well.If MS can't pull that off at E3 this year then I will continue to play the console I know & love including other PS owners.The only folks that'll buy the Scorpio with a high price tag & no interesting games are the XB fanatics & diehards.

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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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FPSRUSSIA21d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY21d ago

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

Eonjay21d ago

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

Profchaos21d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7221d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY21d ago

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

TheColbertinator21d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum21d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z21d 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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SimpleDad22d ago

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

Cacabunga22d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot21d 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…

HectixRose22d 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.

JEECE22d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername21d 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.

Soy22d ago

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

DarXyde21d 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.

Ashunderfire8621d 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.

Ashunderfire8621d ago (Edited 21d 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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InUrFoxHole22d ago

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

pwnmaster300022d 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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-Foxtrot22d 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.

solideagle21d 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

Relientk7721d ago

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