Can confirm that yesterday’s
#PS5
reveal event was the most watched gaming live stream in YouTube history. It surpassed all previous console reveals and E3 shows.
SpiderMan 2 for PS5 is ‘exceeding expectations’ for Marvel higher-ups.
‘Fluidity’ and ‘visual punch’ is striking according to an employee of Marvel.
Another employee thought they were watching a cutscene.
Gameplay to be shown soon.
I purchased my younger brother his own PS5 for Christmas so he doesn’t play his older brothers. The older brother called me today fuming.
Our brother tried to copy his save data over and wiped the entire console.
He deleted my brothers 300+ hour GT7 save file. No back up
Remember when you saw
Light reflections on the car through the trees in Gran Turismo 3.
Or Snake on the bridge in MGS 2.
Killzone and Motorstorm for the first time on PS3 at E3
You when you see the swing and jump animations of Spider-Man 2……
(No words) 😍
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The ongoing CMA investigation for MS acquisition of AB, has indeed delayed any Showcase plans for Sony. Exclusive titles and first party I.P were ‘locked in’. Sony believe a showcase will add weight to MS arguments. Silent Hill & Kojima Who Am I reveal were part of show.
Just some comments from people I know who have reviewed
#GodofWarRagnarok
“Between Elden Ring & GOW for GOTY”
“Better than 2018 in every way”
“It’s the best game of the year”
“Magical”
“Combat is flawless”
“Sony have made a Microsoft AAAA game a reality”
“Hard as hell”
A few people have mentioned to me that Xbox have secured some sort of exclusivity on a BIG third party title. (Not just to launch on Game Pass)
The terms ‘delighted’ and ‘ecstatic’ are being used when describing all parties involved.
Jim Ryan is solely focused on ‘Total Mindshare’ after the whole Microsoft and Activision business.
Internal messaging has been to ‘Make a Statement and Make Noise’
Bluepoint who are an official PlayStation Studio as of yesterday, have 2 projects in development.
1) An original game that is a similar size to Insomniac’s Miles Morales
2) Remake of a beloved game
God of War (PC) is the highest pre-ordered PlayStation game on PC. (Steam only)
It has blew the final pre-launch numbers of Horizon and Days Gone away. It isn’t even close.
Filming took place during the development of
#GodofWarRagnarok
that will cover the pressure to follow up on God of War, the impact of Covid and more. All of the footage will be apart of a full length feature, similar to God of War’s, Raising Kratos.
Yes they are only words but eventually they get through and they hurt. They hurt really bad.
Never talk about someone else’s family.
This was uncalled for.
83 hours in total. What an unbelievable experience
#HorizonForbiddenWest
was.
I have never played a game in which the world I was in was so alive and immersive. Thank you
@Guerrilla
😘
I wanted to share this with you. (Video over 2 tweets) It’s from the making of The Last of Us documentary. This scene actually destroyed me when I originally played it. I had to turn the game off and compose myself.
Hogwarts Update
Asset is ready.
Awaiting sign off from Warner. They have final decision/approval for public release.
WB concerned of more J.K media backlash, they understand it will happen regardless of when asset is shown but ‘hesitant and concerned’ is current mood.
The reason for the short timeframe between announcement of the State of Play to the actual show taking place, is due to a third party asset from a Japanese developer missing deadline. PlayStation hoped to show the game, but it wasn’t ready in time.
What are your most anticipated games of 2022? (confirmed only)
For me..
1) Horizon Forbidden West
2) God of War Ragnarök
3) A Plague Tale Requiem
4) Starfield
5) Tchia
A little PlayStation nostalgia time.
What is your ONE ultimate announcement, reveal or moment from a past PlayStation Event?
Only one!
For me it has to be Jack Tretton dropping bombs at E32013
“Overwhelming pride”
“Bullish”
“Confident”
“Cannot wait to see the reactions”
“Excited”
“A sense of pride and belonging across studios and departments”
- These are just some of the wording being used to describe the mood around various PlayStation studios today.
#UnchartedMovie
U.S opening weekend - $51 Million
International Earnings - $88 Million
Total Worldwide $139 Million
The film has exceeded studio expectations so far.
Spider-Man 2 Gameplay
Silent Hill reveal
Naughty Dog Teaser
PSVR 2 GT7 mode
Final Fantasy 16 trailer
New First Party I.P
New Mortal Kombat
Kojima
Bloodbourne
Bioshock
@CarlsbergUK
don’t do a Showcase, but if they did, it’d probably be the best showcase in the world 🫣😉
Sony’s initial internal sales expectation for
#GodofWarRagnarok
was 3.5 million copies sold worldwide, after 7 days on release.
Speaking to someone who knows the industry numbers, the game has achieved target.
I just want to acknowledge how well publishers and the Game Awards have kept games ‘under wraps’ and stopped anything from leaking.
Rehearsals today and tomorrow. Hopefully nothing leaks, so we can all be surprised tomorrow.
🔷Kojima is not working on any Metal Gear project
🔸Hayakawa understands the history/business of the franchise and believes the game will sell better with Kojima attached to project in some capacity
🔹Kojima is only involved as ambassador or as consultant
(Agreed by intermediary)
Remember when you saw
Light reflections on the car through the trees in Gran Turismo 3.
Or Snake on the bridge in MGS 2.
Killzone and Motorstorm for the first time on PS3 at E3
You when you see the swing and jump animations of Spider-Man 2……
(No words) 😍
That’s
#TheLastOfUs
Remake Platinum obtained. Loved playing through the original again.
Still a 10/10!
Not as good as Part 2 though ❤️
Also, some of my pics from the game.
I sat down and watched this
@Kaz_Yamauchi
documentary about
@thegranturismo
The dedication and craft required to make a GT game is inspiring.
A highly recommended watch for racing and non-racing fans alike.
I heard a different viewpoint today on the Xbox games coming to PS5 scenario.
Xbox Gamer: I’ll be gutted if it happens, I’ve stuck with this brand through rough times and this is how they reward that loyalty.
PS5 Gamer: What’s worse is, Xbox games ain’t even that good 😳
Hogwarts Legacy was last shown over a year ago. It was shown right in the middle of the whole J.K media backlash. The game was victim to that.
WB are being very careful with this game. For now though, It looks like hesitancy and caution is winning.
Hogwarts Update
Asset is ready.
Awaiting sign off from Warner. They have final decision/approval for public release.
WB concerned of more J.K media backlash, they understand it will happen regardless of when asset is shown but ‘hesitant and concerned’ is current mood.
Congratulations and a thank you to
@notaxation
@ChrisRGun
and
@DustinCanFly
for 200 episodes of the Sacred Symbols podcast. What an amazing achievement 🥰
Many of you recommended the show to me back in October 21 and I really enjoy it.
33 x games ( 25 with gameplay)
Including..
MGS 3 Remake
MGS collection for PS5
Spider-Man 2 Gameplay
Marathon
New Final Fantasy 16 trailer
Alan Wake 2 Gameplay
AC Mirage Gameplay
Resi 4 Remake VR Mode
2 x Hardware announcements
Guess what, more to see at
@summergamefest
💰 Foxconn PS5 manufacturing allocation for Oct, Nov, Dec is substantial.
🤫 Select 3rd party devs have been asked about assets.
(usually happens in preparation for a State of Play or showcase)
🎮 When Sony wants to talk, it’s usually when they have hardware available to sell.
So…. It looks like Metal Gear is not being made by Bluepoint after today’s announcement. Who would have thought!
Yet when I said this the other day, a few silly people and so called historians ridiculed me and helped fuel hate and distasteful replies. Don’t worry..
Exclusive: Konami is set to ramp up its premium game development with new instalments and remakes for its biggest franchises, including Metal Gear and Castlevania.
Now this documentary is one to watch. It’s from
@Polygon
‘How the PlayStation changed video games forever’.
They sat down with four former key developers and businessman from Sony to discuss the original PlayStation.
WWE 2K22 will 100% have a Manager mode in which you the player will run the WWE.
This has been asked for, for years and recently topped various fan request polls.
At this point in time, the plans are to unveil the mode around either Survivor Series (Nov) or Rumble (Jan)
The
#UnchartedMovie
has done very well at International box office this weekend. (international means non- American markets)
It’s biggest markets were the U.K., Russia/CIS and Spain.
It’s International opening weekend was $21,600,000.
Expectation was $20,750,000.
Honestly, a very smart acquisition from Sony. They now have a successful multi-platform shooter in their portfolio as well as Bungies know-how and tech.
#PS5
I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome Bungie to the PlayStation family! Bungie create community-driven games with outstanding technology that are enormous fun to play, and I know that everyone at PlayStation Studios will be excited about what we can share and learn together.
How did I not know that this existed.
Before you click it, just know, you have to read it. The best way to consume information! 🤓
O.G Journalism 🖊
@notaxation
Always Independent: The Story of Insomniac Games - IGN
You can hold me to this one now. 🤷🏻♀️
Internal development has always been behind timeline due to pandemic and more. Team were hopeful it would come together but it hasn’t. Instead of waiting until Dec, they’ve delayed early to pace development. Great decision.
2020 Live Stream Viewership via YouTube
1)
#PS5
Reveal Event 7.3 million live viewers
2) EA Play Live Event 3.1 Million
3) Inside
#Xbox
(Series X first GP) 2.9 Million
4)
#UbisoftForward
2.7 million
5)
#XboxGamesShowcase
(July 2020) 2.6 Million
Despite pre orders for
#PS5
not officially going live till today, many U.K. retailers began online last night.
One night of
#PlayStation5
pre orders are currently tracking 32% higher than that of PS4 full day one numbers.
Remember when you saw
Light reflections on the car through the trees in Gran Turismo 3.
Or Snake on the bridge in MGS 2.
Killzone and Motorstorm for the first time on PS3 at E3
You when you see the swing and jump animations of Spider-Man 2……
(No words) 😍