Continuing with the "Would I play this game" theme, we look to Sony. However, after watching the conference in its entirety, there were some cool things about the Sony conference that were unrelated to video games that are worth mentioning. Let's begin.
Destiny - Bungie
Destiny is shaping up to be something more than just Borderlands crossed with Halo. The story and setting are epic, and it just looks so damned gorgeous. There are multiplayer events that will allow players to drop in for boss fights, as well as a team deathmatch and other various standard multiplayer game types that will be included in the game. I'd love to take my Siren from Borderlands 2 online and pit her against other Vault Hunters. This is a cool idea that brings the personal touches of players to the multiplayer realm in more ways than color customization. Looking good out there Destiny
Would I play this game? Yes
The Order 1886 - Ready At Dawn Studios
It's getting harder and harder to tell the difference between cutscene quality graphics and gameplay with these new consoles. I have to look beyond the graphics to determine what makes the game. That being said, these graphics are mind blowingly amazing. Originally I though that this game was going to be an old timey Left 4 Dead game. Further investigation has revealed it to be much more than that. The game has players taking control of Galahad, yes that Galahad, who is a member of an elite squad of other immortals fighting an invisible war against werewolves and the like. Spooky, mysterious, and mystic, The Order 1886 looks to be an intriguing title exclusively for the PS4.
Would I play this game? Yes
Entwined - Pixel Opus
The first game from the studio, which is comprised of freshly graduated studios, Entwined is a game based on an old Chinese folk tale of two souls who are in love, but can never be together. This theme is reflected in its game mechanics as neither of the souls can cross the center divide. It's out now on the PSN for only 10 dollars. The game looks simple, but a short experience that is somewhat reminiscent of Flower.
Would I play this game? Maybe? It's hard to say, the mechanics are extremely simplistic and linear, unlike Flower which is more free form. Entwined gets a half point.
Infamous Second Son: First Light DLC - Sucker Punch
The Dead Rising 3 DLC didn't get a point, so neither will this one. That being said, this is a stand alone DLC, meaning that you don't need the game to play it.
Would I play this game? Yes, but it's DLC. No points
Little Big Planet 3 - Media Molecule
In an industry that is flooded with violence, it warms my heart to see something like Little Big Planet exists. Introducing new characters that introduce new mechanics to the game, as well as transferable user created content from Little Big Planet 2 to Little Big Planet 3. LBP 3 is going to be a lot of fun, plus it's just so darn cute.
Would I play this game? Yes
Bloodborne - From Software
Speaking of violent games..... Bloodborne comes from From Software, the creators of the wildly popular Dark Souls. This game looks gruesome, grotesque, and all about those zombies. There was a bit of "leaked" footage of the gameplay which seems to play the same way as other games made by From Software.
Would I play this game? No
Farcry 4 - Ubisoft
Taking place in a made up region in the Himalayas, Farcry 4 looks to be just about as crazy as 3. What the fourth installment brings to the table is a new character, new abilities, such as driving and shooting at the same time, and the ability for friends to drop in and drop out for missions and fortress take overs. Exclusive to the PS4, is the ability for PSN friends to play the game even if they don't have it. If you're going to get this game, get it on the PS4.
Would I play this game? Yes
Grim Fandango Remake - Double Fine
This is kind of a big deal. Grim Fandango has been lost to the waves of time, and now is making a resurgence. This is definitely one of the games that a gamer absolutely needs to play, or so I've been told. I missed out on a great era of PC gaming because I was too busy with my N64. Now that I have found my passion for video games, I find it necessary to go back and revisit the games that are considered classics.
Would I play this game? Most definitely.
Dead Island 2 - Deep Silver
Not quite as effective as the trailer for the original game, but that's okay. I got a chance to play the original Dead Rising game, and I can't say that I enjoyed it all that much. Dead Rising 2 is looking like it will continue the trend of showing us a really pretty and stylish cutscene without any gameplay in hopes that they will hook us. Fool us once, shame on you, fool us twice.... well, screw you
Would I play this game? No
Battlefield Hardline - Visceral Games
I have mixed feelings about this one. It's being made by Visceral Games, the creators of Dead Space. However, this just looks like another Battlefield game with a bank robber theme. Cops and Robbers is a fun concept when we were kids, but as adults we crave depth, and that comes in more forms than just explosions. So far, all I've seen on the game is just the multiplayer which seems to be a Battlefield game but with a bank robber theme. Not making a good impression here Visceral.
Would I play this game? No
Magicka 2
I loved the first Magicka game, but it was on PC when I played it. I'm somewhat unsure of how the game will play using a PS4 gamepad. The humor for the game is still intact, and so is the simplicity. Magicka is a game about being a wizard and having elements to combine to create spells. As players progress through Magicka they discover new spells which combine the elements in a specific order to cast a more effective spell. It's a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to this game.
Would I play this game? Yes
Devolver showcase:
Much like the ID@XBOX there was a flurry of games that were shown, so I'll just give you a run down.
Broforce - No
Titan Souls - Yes
Not a Hero - Yes
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number - No
Now, if some of you questioning my "No" then allow me to explain that I'd rather play both of those games on PC.
The Talos Principle - Croteam
This game looks confusing and strange. It may be mysterious, but more in a way that is annoying and confusing than anything else. Plus, the game opened up with a view of the character walking up to a console like in Jonathan Blow's The Witness, also coming out for the PS4, and it wasn't.
Would I play this game? No
Let It Die - Suda 51
Violence for the sake of violence. Sure, that makes for a great game. I thought that this was a game by Suda 51, the wacky Japanese guy of video games, who makes weird trips rather than video games. Even if this thing does have a bit of punk rock to it, like Death on a skateboard, it's still going to be a senselessly violent game.
Would I play this game? No
Abzu - Giant Squid Studio
Oh, I am very much excited for this game. While it may only be coming out on the PS4, I still really want to play it. Being made by a few people from the team that made Journey, one of which being the composer, this game is going to be a beautiful and serene experience.
Would I play this game? Yes
No Man's Sky - Hello Games
You have no idea how much I am looking forward to this game. A procedurally generated UNIVERSE game that is all about exploration and discovery. That means that everything that the player sees, will be randomly generated. This expands to planets, creatures, caves, asteroid belts, fleets, space colonies, everything. That is mind blowing. Every player will have their own ship, which they can use to fly from planet to planet, or use to further explore their own, and by the way, planet hopping isn't a loading screen away. Oh no, you got to get there yourself. This game has the look of pulp science fiction novels that were written in the 1980s, and you get to walk around in them. This is a game that I can see myself spending a lot of time with when it comes out.
Would I play this game? You better believe it.
Not a game mention! Project Morpheus
I'm not sure if that is an allusion to The Matrix, but this VR headset looks to be a bit of an improvement upon the Oculus Rift. Reason being: it also uses the Playstation camera to track the players physical presence. I've heard that the VR of the Oculus Rift is so good that it makes experienced gamers want to reach out and touch something that isn't there. Having the Playstation camera being used in conjunction with tech that is comparable to that of the Oculus Rift just makes sense.
Half point for not being a game
Not game mention! Youtube and Twitch Integration
We all thought that it was lame when Sony announced that there was a share button on the PS4 controller, but you used it, and now that share button will now work with Youtube. Got a cool clip that you want to share? Hit that share button. Furthermore, if you want to stream a session of gaming, stream it on Twitch.tv, no crazy set up requited. Just a PS4 and an internet connection.
You get a whole point for this one Sony. Hope you like it.
Free to Play games
They're nothing new, but quality ones are hard to come by. Sony showed off a few games that were free to play that looked half way decent. Nothing to scoff at, but nothing to really keep anyone hooked. Except for Planetside 2, that looks cool.
Would I play any of these games? No
Playstation Now and Playstation TV
Here's an interesting couple of concepts. Playstation Now allows players to stream games to their PS4s and PS Vitas, so long as they have an internet connection and a Playstation Plus account. Having Playstation Now will give players access to a myriad of titles for the PS3 and past Sony consoles.
Playstation TV works similarly, in that players can stream PS4 games to another TV in the same household, as opposed to buying a second console. The unit also allows for PS Vita integration. This kind of makes sense, in that if you have a game that has co-op, but not split screen, you can stream it to the Playstation TV device and play with someone in another room, or just on another TV in the same room. Cool stuff.
A neat concept that I'm a little bit skeptical of. No points.
Mortal Kombat X - Netherealm Studios
This is a new Mortal Kombat. Plain and simple. However, there are new characters, new moves, new movesets and playstyles, the ability to interact with the environment, and because it's Mortal Kombat: Fatalities. Each character has three different fighting styles to choose from which basically offers up three times the character choice. Gorgeous, gory, and expertly crafted gameplay.
Would I play this game? Yes
More not game stuff!!!!!!
There was a lot at this conference that wasn't video games, but video game related. This time Sony announced a TV series that would be exclusively be able to be viewed on Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 consoles. The series is called Powers and it's based off of the graphic novel of the same name. Sony also announced a Ratchet and Clank Movie. The movie is being made by Rainmaker, who used to be Mainframe Entertainment creators of ReBoot. The presenter assured the audience that Insomniac, creators of Ratchet and Clank, were heavily involved in the creation of the movie.
NO POINTS FOR YOU
Last of Us Remastered - Naughty Dog
The game has only been out for a year, and now it's getting an HD remake. The remake looks good. Really good. The remastered edition of The Last of Us will include the Left Behind DLC in addition to the full game. So that's nice.
Would I play this game? No
MGS V The Phantom Pain - Konami
It seems that quite a bit has happened between Metal Gear Solid 3 and Metal Gear Solid 5. I haven't followed the series since 3, because I just couldn't keep up with all of the intrigue and conspiracy that was going on in the story line. Now we see a Snake with a robot arm and a giant piece of shrapnel sticking out of his head. At least now he's got a cool eye patch.
Would I play this game? No
GTA V for PS4 - Rockstar
It's like the great games of last year are just being forced through customs to get to the new generation. This is the exact same game that you played on either your PS3 or Xbox 360. It sure does look prettier, and the streets are more populated with people and traffic. At least it will be more like LA on the traffic front.
Would I play this game? No
Batman Arkham Knight - Rocksteady Games
Batman is back, and he's got some new gear. One piece being his car. The Batmobile looks like it's going to be an integral part of the game. As the Arkham Knight, which is an entirely new character to Batman, has forces of robot sentinels that patrol the streets. Being that Batman is all about the no killing thing, he has no remorse for them. There is also going to be a focus on Scarecrow and his nightmare serum.
Would I play this game? Yes
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Would I play this game? Yes
All right, so that last one wasn't very professional, but I'm super excited. Anyhow, let's tally up the score.
14/26
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