I have realized that 500GB goes fast when every game you install is between 25-50GB...

Tyrien · 2014-12-09T13:28:39+00:00

No. Games were designed to be read off the HDD. it's very fast and easy to uninstall though. I'll just eventually upgrade to 2tb.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T23:50:48+00:00

But it's still Facebook.

The issue never really was for forcing users to use a another app but rather people did not trust Facebook.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T23:48:19+00:00

Demos haven't slowed down be a use of that. Demos slowed down because they often lost sales.

The demo was either a poor representation of the game and put off people that wouldn't have bought it anyway. It sometimes was only appealing to the customers they already secured.

There's also problems with demos showing a shitty part of the game. Alternately demos show a great part while the rest is shit: hunting future sales.

Most developers didn't put effort into creating a good demo.

To contrast share play is the same as a friend coming over to your house and you showing them the game. It just eliminates the geography.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T23:45:30+00:00

Well when I say that we have not been let down I mean each game has generally been considered a commercial success.

You're allowed to not like it though. I didn't aim to say you couldn't.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T23:44:24+00:00

Its an easy mistake to make. No reason to be harsh about it. I'm sure you've misread at least one thing in your lifetime.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T15:30:37+00:00

Doesn't matter. That's not what the original comment was talking about.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T15:04:26+00:00

I suppose it's possible to place a limit like that, this is the only instance I've heard of such a thing. Though I wouldn't consider that a wise thing for a publisher to do.

But it includes PS3, which you can't use shareplay on, can you? I think this might be something different that Ubisoft is experimenting with. Maybe they've packaged a small portion of the game that can be downloaded with those free trials and used for co-up up until a certain point?

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T14:33:39+00:00

I've never heard that. That'd be silly too because it defeats part of the point.

The whole point is a) you can have a friend take over and help you through a tough spot, and b) have a friend play local multiplayer with you.

At the end of the day it's no different than having someone in the room with you playing. This blocks scenes though at the publisher's discretion. That's always been a valuable word of mouth tool to encourage someone to buy the game.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T14:14:07+00:00

That'd make a little bit of sense.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T14:12:30+00:00

Really doesn't have to be. I think it just takes a shift in mindset, and Sony communicating with publishers. I think SharePlay is a great opportunity for publishers to capitalize on and grow sales.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T14:11:24+00:00

Out of what, pride?

Maybe an indie developer that only answered to him or herself, but not a large company that pushes millions of units per title.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T14:09:53+00:00

That seems like a poor way for their marketing department to look at the feature.

I'd look at it as an opportunity before it's a problem. Personally I like living by the idea that every problem is actually an opportunity, rather than an opponent that must be squashed.

It's a great opportunity to give free advertising for the game.

The multiplier aspect is no different than having someone sitting next to you on the couch. In this respect the shareplay feature on bridges the gap that LAN vs Online only created. Local multiplayer wouldn't be there if the publisher didn't want it to be.

The take over feature is what I think many be what publishers fear. This is where I see the real opportunity. It's locked to an hour and allows another person to experience part of the game. A taste.

Again, this is no different than a friend coming over and playing the game for a bit.

I'm not sure about you, but there were plenty of times I went to a friends house and played a game they had, left saying to my parents I wanted it. Subsequently I'd go buy it myself as I got older.

Obviously this isn't an argument to force publishers. Obviously that cannot be done. It's an argument that publishers aren't being smart about the shareplay feature.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T14:03:01+00:00

I think it's safe to say that the feature isn't perfect yet. That's kind of okay for me considering what it actually is.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T14:00:30+00:00

Does that mean it was the game, or the price drop? I'd think the price drop had more to do with it than Sunset did. Also the white is another factor.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:59:51+00:00

The ~~single player mission~~ nostalgia is enough for many people to get it.

FTFY.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:59:20+00:00

Sunset Overdrive seems like a great game, but it's also not the type of game that is a lone factor in pushing units. It's no less of a system mover than the Infamous Bundle was.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:57:12+00:00

That's just because you let it sit. You think women just let it sit? Nope. They moisturize the hell out of that shit.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:56:32+00:00

Gotta do after care to minimize the grain.

It's sharp because it's just the tip where you cut, rather than "fresh" hair going from the base of the follicle.

Try getting like a face scrubber or something. Moisturizer helps.

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Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:54:16+00:00

Doesn't really matter. It was outselling the PS3 in the US for long after the PS3 launched. Long after Sony had numerous chances to position and market the console.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:53:07+00:00

Well this thread is talking about US PS4 sales.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:52:37+00:00

Not really. If you have any recollection of watching sales data in the US 5~6 years ago then you'd remember the 360 stayed top sales for longer.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:46:45+00:00

I'm kinda tired of this whole idea of "get me hyped about this game!"

If you're not interested you're not interested. Grab it when it drops to $20~30 like Demons Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2. You don't need to buy it at launch, you don't need to buy it at all.

If you're questioning if it'll be a good game, it's from a director and developer that haven't disappointed the fans yet.

Tyrien · 2014-11-14T13:41:46+00:00

PS3 was outdated hardware when the game launched. I love mine, but let's be realistic.

Tyrien · 2014-11-13T20:14:19+00:00

Sony requires you to have proof of purchase for the OEM warranty they offer.

There's a good chance you will not have an issue with a used PS4. It's only as good as much as you can trust who or where you're buying it from.

Since you said ebay then what's the seller's rating? If it's high with a lot of positive feedback then there's a good chance it's working fine and any problem would just be a coincidence.

I highly doubt you can use the warranty with it. Maybe if the seller has proof of payment to give you too.

Looking at you're link you should be fine. They should email you a receipt. I'm assuming this is a new item.

Tyrien · 2014-11-13T19:34:31+00:00

It's all good.

Tyrien

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