Hermen Hulst: "We (Sony WWS) are very committed to games we've been making: big, spectacular experiences with story & characters at the core."

[Aaron D.]

This also ignores all the stuff that doesn't look like GoW or TLoU... of which there are many.

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I guess?

Tell me this...What do you imagine when you think UbiSoft?

Is it their tent-pole franchises like Assassin's Creed, Watchdogs, Rainbow Six, Division, Far Cry...or is it Valiant Hearts and Child of Light?

Which of those former games share a common DNA?

That's kinda what it feels like with Sony these days.

 

[HStallion]

I guess?

Tell me this...What do you imagine when you think UbiSoft?

Is it their tent-pole franchises like Assassin's Creed, Watchdogs, Rainbow Six, Division, Far Cry, or is it Valiant Hearts and Child of Light?

Which of those former games share a common DNA?

That's kinda what it feels like with Sony these days.

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Considering Valiant Hearts and Child of Light came out in 2014 I'm not sure this example is nearly as strong as you think it is.

 

[radiotoxic]

God of War? Dreams? Gravity Daze? Astrobot? Gran Turismo Sport? Drive Club? Death Stranding? Concrete Genie? Medieval Remake? Bloodborne? Until Dawn? Detroit? The Last Guardian? MLB? Everybody's Golf?

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C'mon and realize THEY'RE ALL THE SAME! Stop living in denial, they're all carbon copies! lol

 

[Apathy]

I guess?

Tell me this...What do you imagine when you think UbiSoft?

Is it their tent-pole franchises like Assassin's Creed, Watchdogs, Rainbow Six, Division, Far Cry...or is it Valiant Hearts and Child of Light?

Which of those former games share a common DNA?

That's kinda what it feels like with Sony these days.

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But again, that's you ignoring the rest or your mind blending that together. That's like saying Microsoft is just a halo gears and Forza company and ignoring the other stuff they do.

 

[Aaron D.]

But again, that's you ignoring the rest or your mind blending that together. That's like saying Microsoft is just a halo gears and Forza company and ignoring the other stuff they do.

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Not really.

The entire premise of this thread is HH saying, "Sony WWS are very committed to games we've been making: big, spectacular experiences with story & characters at the core."

It's Sony's identity at this point. There's nothing wrong with is and it's found them major success this gen.

There's no reason for them to change course for the foreseeable future as long as AAA prestige gaming is a popular venture.

 

[Lionheart]

God of War? Dreams? Gravity Daze? Astrobot? Gran Turismo Sport? Drive Club? Death Stranding? Concrete Genie? Medieval Remake? Bloodborne? Until Dawn? Detroit? The Last Guardian? MLB? Everybody's Golf?

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Not good enough! My narrative is being busted, halp.

Seriously beyond the games you mentioned, I still vehemently deny that TLOU and GOW play anything alike. If GoW had no story and shittier graphics people wouldn't even associate it with the "tentpole Sony genres" even if the gameplay was identical to what it is. People can't separate production values from gameplay. I'm convinced its just trolls and people with an agenda for the most part.

 

[Megamind.]

Every time I see posts like yours I'm glad nobody like you is running PlayStation. Guarantee they wouldn't have made it to 25 years. Cinematic games and Sony's particular focus on them is one of the best things to happen within the video game industry. Now resume back into your bitter corner and play the Ouya.

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Shiiiiit man. I forgot that thing even existed.


As for the whole "gameplay is the only thing that matters discussion. I find it absolutely ridiculous to think that. Gameplay is just one aspect, audio, story, music, lore, setting, visuals, design, art all play a role in how good a game is and how fun it is. Many examples were mentioned about story driven games with excellent gameplay. Suggesting that its either one or the other absurd

 

[SkoomaBlade]

I love Sony's first party output this gen and I'm glad they'll keep it going the next gen but I do miss their multiplayer shooters. Stuff like Warhawk, Killzone, MAG, and SOCOM were all great.

 

[FlintSpace]

Everything that guy said, Sony couldn't have me more in the bag.

Big spectacular looking games with story and characters at it's core is all I ask.

 

[Deleted member 21709]

Gran Turismo will go multi-platform.

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Why post this?

 

[Gitaroo]

I still hope he will green light the order 1886 sequal. The whole setup has soon many good things going for it seriously.

 

[Penny Royal]

The entire premise of this thread is HH saying, "Sony WWS are very committed to games we've been making: big, spectacular experiences with story & characters at the core."

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The premise of the thread is a fairly long GIBiz interview, of which a choice quote designed to fire debate has been used in the thread title.

I mean this quote wouldn't fit in the OP:

There has never been this diversity of experiences -- from massive AAA online games that explore future worlds, to deeply personal Indie projects that explore the human condition. As PlayStation, we need to provide a platform that includes all those different voices, all those different experiences.

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[SolidSnakex]

What is wrong with their position on that? Granted I love RPGs, Sony exclusives and etc. I see their PoV as well

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Because it honestly doesn't make sense to limit what games can or should be. Over the decades in gaming we've seen it become more and more diverse. No matter what you like you should be able to find some game that suits your tastes these days. Because of that we've seen more and more people start playing games. How's that ever a bad thing? Why would anyone ever want to limit that?

 

[NTGYK]

Sounds like music to my ears. I hope to see a bank heist/robbery/crime IP from Sony next gen in addition to something involved in espionage.

Bring on more Uncharted and God of War tho! I love it! Bring Chloe and Nadine back pls.

 

[Putty]

Bring it on! Music to my ears!

 

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[jroc74]

There's a big difference between not being a fan of games with a cinematic flare, and dismissive stuff like "if I wanted story and characters, i'd read a book". There seem to be some that really want to narrow what a game can actually be.

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And acting like Sony doesn't do anything different.

Despite example after example being posted.

 

[Gerwant]

I still hope he will green light the order 1886 sequal. The whole setup has soon many good things going for it seriously.

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Hermen looks like a wise man, so he won't do something such silly like greenlighting The Order sequel :)

 

[jroc74]

Naughty Dog had to come out and state they're going to make a multiplayer game after the incredibly negative reaction to it being dropped with TLoU2. Its coming and I'd be willing to bet it will be another multiplatform title.

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But it's too narrative, 3rd person, over the shoulder, etc, etc. Not enough gameplay.

 

[inpHilltr8r]

sad but not suprised at the number of reactionary old farts who want to go back to the mythological good old days

 

[Kitty Paws]

Dreams, Ratchet and Clank, Concrete Genie, Astro Boy, knack, LBP, entwined, hohokum, and more. It's not like they've been ignoring them this gen

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Thanks for the list, I'll try to check those out too! I took a peek at Ratchet and Clank on the PS Store but ended up getting Tearaway Unfolded and Gravity Rush instead 'cause they were on sale. From what I understand those two are also first party titles although they originated on the Vita. In any case they're both good examples of the kind of games I find cute and appealing. It seems whenever someone brings up must-play Sony titles nowadays it's all about stuff like The Last of Us or God of War and while I understand most people are into that style it's just not the kind of games I can get excited about.