All Channels
Popular
250°

Sony Surveying Users on Potential PSN Name Changes

Push Square: "Sony is sending out a survey on PlayStation Network name changes. An anonymous tipster forwarded us an email from the platform holder regarding the oft-requested functionality, in which the manufacturer ponders whether “gamers are interested in the feature or not”. Surely it only needs to read the comments section of virtually every video game website to come to a conclusion on that?"

Read Full Story >>
pushsquare.com
PhoenixUp3013d ago

Why put out a survey for a feature people have been asking for years?

Fortunately I’m okay with my username for the past 11 years, but other people wouldn’t be

DemoIishor3013d ago

Companies need hard data to justify taking on something and a survey is a very fast and comprehensive way of obtaining that data. They're probably well aware people want it; they just needed something concrete to prove it to the investors/heads/etc.

subtenko3013d ago

The disagree on your post is some idiot who doesnt understand business.

They cant just do anything and everything. It takes people, time, and money to get stuff done. If 2million out of 72 million PS users want a name change and it cost lets say $50 million...IT WOULD NOT MAKE SENSE and that money and time could be spent on making playstation even better than some username change.

They dont just flick a switch after hitting ctrl+f to find your username. and quite frankly if that hypothetical situation up there seems like a name change is worth in in that case then we want you out of the PlayStation fanbase....go play xbox where you can change your name and the company and money are mismanaged.....

thorstein3013d ago

subtenko. This survey is fake.

If companies need hard data, then perhaps this company should use the feature listed here:
https://share.blog.us.plays...

This feature of SONY's official blog should pretty much give them all the information they need. Why would they need to offer a poorly written/ worded survey through a third party?

DarXyde3013d ago

Except Sony mentioned that they're working on it, did they not?

Why work on something in advance and suddenly need to justify it with a survey? That's a waste of resources.

It sounds to me like they just weren't working on it and are now doing something.

rainslacker3013d ago

I've noticed surveys from Sony usually come with an announcement not too long later. It's probably more a way to determine how big a deal to make in the marketing....and possibly if they should charge for it or something.

Sony said a while ago they were working on it so there is no real reason to send out a survey to ask if people wanted it or not to determine if they should do it.

Or of course, it's a fake survey. An anonymous source sent a email from Sony? Likely you'd see more talk about it without all the cloak and dagger stuff if its an official email from Sony.

+ Show (1) more replyLast reply 3013d ago
thorstein3013d ago

Seems phishy to me. We already have a feature on Playstation.com that allowed users to ask for features and then have the community vote on them. This was Number 2 after Folders, I believe.

How SONY wouldn't be aware of the wish to change our names sounds very odd. Especially since they had an official answer a few years back.

Nyxus3013d ago

PlayStation Voice was the same thing that sent out the survey on the PS5: https://www.psu.com/news/pl...

But they aren't official.

3013d ago Replies(1)
Show all comments (35)
80°

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

All available May 5.

Read Full Story >>
blog.playstation.com
FPSRUSSIA12d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY12d ago

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

Eonjay12d ago

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

Profchaos12d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7212d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY12d ago

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

TheColbertinator12d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum12d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z12d 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.

Show all comments (16)
70°

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.

Read Full Story >>
twistedvoxel.com
SimpleDad13d ago

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

Cacabunga13d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot12d 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…

HectixRose13d 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.

JEECE13d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername12d 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.

Soy13d ago

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

DarXyde12d 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.

Ashunderfire8612d 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.

Ashunderfire8612d ago (Edited 12d 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.

+ Show (1) more replyLast reply 12d ago
InUrFoxHole13d ago

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

pwnmaster300013d 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.

Show all comments (25)
60°

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.

Read Full Story >>
twistedvoxel.com
-Foxtrot13d 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.

solideagle13d 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

Relientk7712d ago

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