Nothing ever really lives up to this place's expectations.
Maybe a big surprise game, like RE8, Silent Hills, or Dead Space: BC could shake things up.
Maybe a big surprise game, like RE8, Silent Hills, or Dead Space: BC could shake things up.
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Can PlayStation 5's Reveal Live Up To The Expectations?
- Thread starter Pingal Pratyush
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Because TP was what many Zelda fans wanted ever since the fabled space world trailer and then we got wind water. TP was basically Nintendo saying they were sorry and gave us what we were promised. It was a huge moment. I remember it well.
The reveal can be E3 2016 conference levels and people would still be disappointed. People have extremely high expectations for Sony
KH3 was similar. People been waiting for a numbered KH for a decade.
They're VERY popular but, also, the average consumer isn't necessarily the prime target for a pre-launch reveal like this.
I never assume that any launch lineup is good. The last one I was honestly excited for was Mario 64. Everything else can wait.
On a side note, since Astro Bot is Playstations unofficial mascot right now (sorry Knack), I wonder if Studio Japan would ever make a Non VR version/sequel of that game for launch. That would sell like hotcakes.
On a side note, since Astro Bot is Playstations unofficial mascot right now (sorry Knack), I wonder if Studio Japan would ever make a Non VR version/sequel of that game for launch. That would sell like hotcakes.
Part of me wonders if both Sony and Microsoft's final, big hitter presentations will underwhelm on the hype people have for them right now. I wouldn't have any question about this if the world was normal, but now that everyone has been stuck at home for months expectations have swelled way beyond what they otherwise would be. Plus, I wonder how not staging these in conference form will affect perception. Subtle things like the crowd going wild to see a bearded Kratos certainly help sell, at least subconsciously, that many other people are hyped and so should you! Like a band revealing a new song at a concert versus you listening to the studio recording at home. That's not to say both Sony and Microsoft won't have amazing things to show, I'm just curious if people will feel like there's something missing in the end no matter what is revealed.
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I agree. Their release lineup will have a mix-bag of games for all kind of gamers, not specifically the hardcore ones.
The expectations of gaming enthusiasts are so high these days that meeting them is almost impossible. I actually feel sorry for the people burdened with that task.
Honestly, Final Fantasy is still THAT brand for playstation as far as 3rd party is concerned.
I would announce everything for the next 2 to 3 years with trailers, but only show game play for the games that are coming out within the year.
But I dont mind seeing things early knowing we will get updates later on. Many would probably complain about it.
I dont think day 1 but it should be within the first 6-8 months. Id say no later than Q2 2021.
Everytime they announce a nintendo direct everyone is going crazy and 90% of the time they left disappointed :D
Kinda the same thing happening here. People want everything to be announced at this event, Its not gonna happen
Also Sony had much more compelling software this gen, both in quantity and quality, so they can gain the most by showing a bunch of current gen games running at 4k60fps and with next to no loading times. Microsoft doesn't really have that ace to play.
With the amount of buzz Sony has been generating on social media, in terms of current and nextgen, it really doesn't feel like they're being silent. Every time they do something for PS5 it has resulted in waves of positive discussion and anticipation. I think they have, or had, a set plan for how and when to reveal things, and covid has made them have to navigate around that.
They'll probably have success whenever they reveal PS5 software.
They'll probably have success whenever they reveal PS5 software.
if they had done it earlier in the year, sure. but it is becoming less likely by the minute. especially considering the fact that two of their three most prestigious studios are about to release stuff for current gen, and the next god of war is probably still too early in production to show.
That's the thing...as soon as those words fade in you know technology and production levels are going to be really high.
They are going to be traditionally Sony.
Sony should have done a blowout right after Microsoft's recent misstep if their ho hum reveal. If they wait too long Microsoft will show off their first party holy shit stuff first and that initial reveal will be forgotten.
All that said I don't think it really matters hugely in the grand scheme of things when they do it. I continue to think a large part of their patience comes from wanting attention to remain put on Last of Us 2 and Ghosts. MS is in a hurry to move on from this generation because it hasn't been great for them. I don't think Sony wants to do that as much yet.
I also think Sony really wants to be second in a lot of ways when it comes to unveiling things (I think both have their advantages).
Just my quick thoughts. I do hope next show whether it's MS or Sony it's really showing a bit more of what the consoles can do. Somehow the hype went from what a leap this generation will be to a bunch of people saying if that's what it looks like I'll wait.
All that said I don't think it really matters hugely in the grand scheme of things when they do it. I continue to think a large part of their patience comes from wanting attention to remain put on Last of Us 2 and Ghosts. MS is in a hurry to move on from this generation because it hasn't been great for them. I don't think Sony wants to do that as much yet.
I also think Sony really wants to be second in a lot of ways when it comes to unveiling things (I think both have their advantages).
Just my quick thoughts. I do hope next show whether it's MS or Sony it's really showing a bit more of what the consoles can do. Somehow the hype went from what a leap this generation will be to a bunch of people saying if that's what it looks like I'll wait.
Nothing will live to Era's expectations lol, "This again?", "Doesn't look next gen", "They could do this on PS4...", "I think I'm done with gaming, this sealed the deal".
Demon's Souls people are severely overestimating how much consoles it can move. It's a weird-ass game and hard. It's still an exciting game and good for their portfolio and From fans especially would want to dip into that. What's gonna really move consoles for them are sequels to 10m+ sellers like Horizon and hopefully some exciting new IP's.
Outside of The Witness, every game revealed at PSMeeting2013 was rushed and didn't live up to their promise. I kind of expect the same for the PS5 reveal.
I dont think we can say as a fact that Xbox has capitalized on Sony's silence.
And while its true that Sony still promoting their current gen console, I mean they have huge games coming to it while MS doesnt, once they are done with PS4 they are done and its next gen time. On other hand MS is focusing on next gen but will continue on the current one for some time.
As I said in the Aaron Greenberg apology thread ( is that capitalizing ? ) MS just had a glimpse of awaits them with their cross gen consumer friendly strategy.
Anyway regarding Sony line up it all comes down to what expectations each one has but one thing Im sure when they come out to say "take a first look on next gen titles" you will see next gen, real next gen, titles.
Well, if they show the rumored Ratchet game, Demon's Souls / the Bluepoint game, a peak at Horizon 2 (or any other of the big sequels) and maybe 1 or 2 completely new games they're certainly gonna live up to my personal expectations.
In general though? No, probably not
In general though? No, probably not
Sony's first party studios are some of the best in the industry, so uhh... yeah. I think it's safe to say their next gen reveal will be good.
Probably not. I am real curious what new IPs they're gonna bring to their launch line up.
New HZD etc. is expected and will be cool, but I'm kinda more interested in what new stuff they come up with.
New HZD etc. is expected and will be cool, but I'm kinda more interested in what new stuff they come up with.
It's kind of hard to gauge what expectations are generally speaking. There's a lot of hand-wringing about how long it's taking to know things and reading too much into developer tweets. Yet it seems like every poll about how well the PS5 is going to do in certain aspects (both on its own and versus XSX) is always really positive. My expectations are set to "pretty good I guess". I think they'll do a big blowout next month and then maybe start doing State of Plays again afterwards. They'll probably even have teasers for games that clearly aren't coming out anytime soon, and your mileage may vary with those. I guess they could try to counter the Xbox Game Studios stuff in July, and maybe that throws off their June event, but I doubt it.
I think disappointment will be hard to avoid for both Xbox and PS5, but given the fact there is a global pandemic going on, I will be happy to receive my launch day console, the 1 or 2 first party games that will manage to ship, and just shut up and be happy with what I've got, or will have, rather.
That's a great idea. I think switching between game states is one of the most obvious and tangible ways to show off the benefits of the SSD in the PS5. Just imagine rips in the multiverse popping up as you swing through the city and whenever you enter you're instantly in a different Spider-Man universe. Or you take the idea of the Shattered Dimensions but allow the player to freely switch between realities to solve puzzles.
Even just the idea of swinging through the city and having the ability to phase shift to different realities to avoid something like flying debris sounds like a ton of fun.
You'd want to believe they will wanna take advantage of Microsoft's recent flop and make up for the previous Cerny talk. They should come out all guns blazing.
They won't blow their load, but I think it could be a great event.
I'm sure they have a ton of stuff to show, starting with the design of the PS5 itself.
I'm sure they have a ton of stuff to show, starting with the design of the PS5 itself.
They have the pedigry, they have a whole bunch of studios that have been preparing for the new gen since 2017 and they have the IP that people are clamoring for. A single big first IP reveal is all it takes. But I expect more then one :)
MS still have 1st party round coming up and it's what Sony's line up has to stand up to. At end of the day they could be trading blows if both have solid 1st party SW on offer, could blur the line for some and make it less obvious which to go for first.