When I reviewed Days Gone last year, my score for the game (7.5/10) was in line with Metacritic’s 7.1 rating. According to recent reports, the less than stellar critic ratings are the main culprit for Days Gone being canned by Sony. Bend, the developer, approached Sony about starting a sequel for the game which was…
Tag: Sony
The Last of Us: Part II and my Inability to Forgive Abby
* Spoiler Warning: I was finally able to write a piece about the emotional impact that the Last of Us: Part II had in me when I first played the game last year. Because important plot points are discussed, if you haven’t played the game yet, it would be best to avoid this piece in its entirety as…
Director Confirms that a Legend of Dragoon Remake is in the Works
The news of Sony of Japan Studio’s demise, all but shattered the hopes of a Legend of Dragoon “Remake” for the game’s fans. However, hope has been rekindled by a recent unexpected development. “It has been a rough 21 years. Our parent company (Sony) showed no interest in the IP whatsoever. Our game (Legend of…
God of War: A Rebirth Done Right
Santa Monica Studio did something that is very difficult to do. They took their already wonderful God of War franchise and gave it new life. Not only that, but they were able to flesh out a character like Kratos. Kratos Becomes A Father If you had told me that a character like Kratos would be…
Horizon Zero Dawn: Breathtaking And Beautiful
With Horizon Forbidden West (hopefully) right around the corner, it has me thinking about the game that started it all. Horizon Zero Dawn is one of my favorite games for the PlayStation 4, and honestly all time. It is one of those games that I wish I could erase from my memory so I could…
Japan Studio’s Demise Signals a Shift Towards Sony’s Western Focus
News broke out this week, that Sony is finally shutting down its longest running internal Japanese Studio, Japan Studio. Fans all over the internet have lamented Sony’s decision, as they fear that the company might be losing its identity. According to VGC.com, Sony’s Japan Studio hasn’t been profitable, thus Sony decided it was best to…
iFixit: DualSense Controller can Start Drifting at 417 Hours of Use
When the PlayStation 5 was first released, its controller, the DualSense, was seen by many as the console’s best feature. The haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and increased motion controls were all spotlights of this new controller. Now however, it seems that the controller is experiencing the same joystick drift we’ve seen in past controllers. This…
God of War Gets Free PlayStation 5 Update
Many titles have been offering free upgrades or updates to the newest console generation. Whether it’s a new title like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or an older title like Control: Ultimate edition, many of these games have been enhanced for the PlayStation 5. Following in their footsteps, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio has announced their free update…
Sony Might Choose to Continue Existing Franchises on PlayStation 5
PlayStation has always had a number of exclusive IPs and franchises under their belt. It’s one of the things that sets them apart from the competition.Franchises like Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Last of Us just to name a few, are among the many that Sony has control of. We’ve seen a lot of those franchises…
Third-Party Retro Black PlayStation 5 Cancelled Due to Threats
SUP3R5, the third-party developer for the unofficial Retro Black PlayStation 5, will be canceling all orders for the limited edition console because of threats to their safety. This is shortly after the console went on sale for pre-order on January 8, 2021, at 3 p.m. EST. It’s important to note that SUP3R5 has no official…