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What Do PlayStation Plus' Changes Mean For Next-Gen?

Removing PS3 and Vita games may seem like a negative for PlayStation Plus, but could it spell something bigger on the horizon? IGN's PlayStation show discusses!

Double_O_Revan2657d ago (Edited 2657d ago )

I applaud them for supporting those systems for so long, but I wish they had dropped the PS+ PS3 & Vita games sooner, so they could focus on getting bigger and better games for PS4.

But that also means it'll be the same deal when PS5 rolls around. Lots of Indies asst first.

Sam Fisher2657d ago

Agreed, i believe that they should expand psn to pc. Close the gaps between pc and console and unite

Imortus_san2657d ago

PS NOW is already on PC, at least in a small number of countrys.

ILostMyMind2657d ago

@Imortus_san
I don't know when and this was said many times, but one day the consoles will die. Microsoft is getting ready for it and Sony should be on it as well. I agree that Sony should make all PS4 games and beyond run on a PSN version for PC. Maybe not now, but Sony should be ready when the time comes.

milohighclub2657d ago

Nah ps5 will have a backlog of ps4 games for the first two years then ps5 will start to come.

anonymousfan2657d ago

With backwards compatibility finally present on PS5 at least we might expect some AAA PS4 games even when the PS5 releases

Muzikguy2657d ago

I'm glad they supported the systems for as long as they did as well, but I'm not expecting bigger and better current gen games with the subscription. It's supposed to be for online play and I'd rather it go for that. I have enough games to play without getting Plus games. Probably why I haven't had a sub in years

RauLeCreuset2657d ago

"It's supposed to be for online play and I'd rather it go for that."

Bunk that. I'm a Day 1 sub. From where I sit, it's for the free games and discounts. That online bit is something they added when PS4 dropped that, while I objected to it, did not really affect me as someone already subscribing. I'm very much for maintaining the narrative that Plus is for those things I signed up for and not interested, from a consumer perspective, of ceding that narrative to the notion that it's about paying for online play.

IamTylerDurden12657d ago (Edited 2657d ago )

PS+ games HAVE been getting bigger and better though. Ever since the price increase we've been getting bigger games on PS+. The past year plus has been impressive actually. I recall it starting with games like MGSV, Deus Ex Mankind Divided, Rime, Darksiders 2 Deathinitive, Bloodborne, R&C, and now Steep, OnRush, For Honor, Hitman 2, MGS4 ect.

It sucks that PS3/Vita games were dumped but it's clearly in preparation for PS5 this November. I assume by holiday of this year the lineup is..

2 - PS5 games
2 - PS4 games
1 - PSVR game

S2Killinit2657d ago (Edited 2657d ago )

I agree. I think they will now be able to focus on higher quality. I cant wait for PS5 arrival.

Omegasyde2657d ago

Nah first two years will probably be cross platform games.

Less money that Sony has to deal out to publishers.

gamer78042657d ago

but thats not what they are doing now, they are just dropping games and replacing it with no extra games...

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ocelot072657d ago

Well if the rumours are true about the ps5 having BC with PS4 and possibly PS3 (I doubt it will be BC for PS3). Then come the release of the ps5 not only will ps5 owners have access to ps5 monthly games. But a backlog of PS4 games they have collected due to PS4 and possibly PS3 titles.

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gangsta_red2657d ago

Hopefully PS5 will be bc with PS3 as well as PS2 and PS.

This way for next gen Sony can offer a wide range of free games for PS+, just like GWG does with Xbox One, 360 and the OG Xbox.

remixx1162657d ago

This is actually a good idea and while I gear it's far fetched I'm praying it happens.

Need to be able to play klonoa 2 luteana's veil and SSX tricky again

crazyCoconuts2657d ago

I don't think PS Plus is going to reinstitute free monthly PS3 games at this point, even if they engineered a way to play them BC. I suspect they'll offer free VR games to motivate people into getting VR.

gangsta_red2657d ago

Maybe they can do 4 games a month. They offered 2 on each system maybe before. This time maybe a PS5 game, a PS4 game, one VR game and then some retro game that can be from any past system before PS4.

IamTylerDurden12657d ago (Edited 2657d ago )

Sony has always offered 2 games per platform. Clearly when PS5 hits the plan will be 2 PS5 games, 2 PS4 games, and probably 1 PSVR game due to the fact that VR is such a new platform still building its ecosystem. Once VR is adopted by the casual consumer and it grows into itself we will see 2 PSVR games per month and a proper 6 total PS+ games. The 2 games per month will be a limited deal until PS5 hits this November. I'm sure the games will be high quality until then, if this month was any clue. But who know? This is my best guess, i'm sure you will bring up this post in a few years if i'm wrong.

IamTylerDurden12657d ago (Edited 2657d ago )

I like it, smart positioning. Years of bagging on PS4 for not having BC, now, the writing is on the wall that the PS5 will have day 1 BC but of course that isn't good enough. No, you must rag on PS5 for potentially not having PS3 BC (emulation really) because it isn't in your nature to ever give the PlayStation brand any shine. And in the event that you do say something "positive" about the brand it's truly just a thinly veiled attempt to point out a greater flaw. Beautiful work, i see the template for all of next gen "but PS5 doesn't have PS3 BC and Next Box 2 has 360 BC (emulation)".

We would love to have everything in life, but it isn't real. PS3 made a bold choice in going for the exotic and proprietary CELL processor for the PS3, it had many bad consequences that Sony is still paying for, but it also had some wonderful benefits. It made the PS3 difficult to work with but also allowed unforseen beauty like TLoU. The overwhelming success of the PS4 and Sony's effort to ask developers what they want is largely thanks to the PS3. The top-seat position that the PlayStation brand currently holds is thanks to decisions they made years ago. Sure, it made PS3 BC unlikely, but I personally love where PlayStation is at atm and i wouldn't trade PS3 BC for it.

Bleucrunch2657d ago

I think SONY screwed up the VIta man, as that console was the shit and they should have supported it more....Talk about dropping the ball man. Damn shame too because their ideas about the Vita is what the switch is now....DAMN SONY you let another competitor steal your idea....

crazyCoconuts2657d ago

Sad day when I sold my Vitas. I was just reminding my kids how much better the online was compared to their Switches. I'd love for Sony/MS to take a crack at handhelds but I'm not holding my breath.

crazyCoconuts2657d ago

@Bluecrunch, BTW, if you're ok with PC gaming you may want to check out the GPD Win2. It's a little clamshell PC with a built in gamepad. I've fallen in love with mine and play all kinds of games on it, and since it's just a PC, you get all the cross-play / cross buy stuff we got with Vita but even better. It's a niche kinda thing right now, but so good.

ILostMyMind2657d ago

Vita will be known as The Best Handheld Never Made.

Bleucrunch2656d ago

THAT is a perfect summation of the life of the Vita.

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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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FPSRUSSIA23d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY23d ago

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

Eonjay23d ago

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

Profchaos23d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7223d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY23d ago

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

TheColbertinator23d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum23d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z23d 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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SimpleDad24d ago

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

Cacabunga24d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot23d 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…

HectixRose24d 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.

JEECE24d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername23d 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.

Soy24d ago

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

DarXyde23d 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.

Ashunderfire8623d 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.

Ashunderfire8623d ago (Edited 23d 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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InUrFoxHole24d ago

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

pwnmaster300024d 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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-Foxtrot24d 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.

solideagle24d 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

Relientk7723d ago

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