The PlayStation Store Thread

[HSH28]

The idea that games released more than a few years (or any time really) ago are somehow now made unworthy by current standards just doesn't make any sense at all.

A whole spectrum of quality games from terrible to amazing have always been released, the best of those are just as good now as they were then, so why shouldn't similar styles of games be being made right now. Its not as if all of the games that could ever have been made for say the SNES got made, so why wouldn't you want more amazing quality SNES-like games to be made if they could be?

Of course that isn't to say that all games made in a style that could have been made for an older platform will be good, but judge them on their merits, not some misplaced idea of what a game in 2014 should be.

[Death's Head]

No, only have 1 controller. Do the graphics become all next gen like when you connect a 2nd controller?

So unless it has cutting edge triple A blockbuster visuals don't bother releasing it on the system at all? Ludicrous.

The point is, the game could be handled on a PS1 and I didn't buy a PS4 to play PS1 games. Clearly I am in a minority.

Nope. I agree. Far too many PS4 indie games which belong in 1998

How is more choice and variety a bad thing though? The indie games aren't taking away from the bigger titles, at the very least they help keep the system relevant in between the milestone releases.

Choice isn't a bad thing, but we don't seem to get it. PSN+ offerings on the PS4 seem to be limited to ports of games previously on the PS3 and PSV or retro games.

[Death's Head]

The idea that games released more than a few years (or any time really) ago are somehow now made unworthy by current standards just doesn't make any sense at all.

Not unworthy, but if I want to play them I'd keep an older console.

[HSH28]

The idea that games released more than a few years (or any time really) ago are somehow now made unworthy by current standards just doesn't make any sense at all.

Not unworthy, but if I want to play them I'd keep an older console.

I expanded my answer, I think this goes to the heart of the objection to your point of view...

Its not as if all of the games that could ever have been made for say the SNES got made, so why wouldn't you want more amazing quality SNES-like games to be made if they could be?

[NBK]

Ever on the lookout for a bargain, I noticed that the digital version of Destiny works out to be about £36 on the US PSN store.

I have a US account set up already and know that apps and games can be played cross account on the same system, but does anyone know if playing online is affected at all? (i.e. will I run into any issues trying to play a US version of the game logging on via my UK account?)

[Super Dragon 64]

Where would you release those games?

On the PS1/GBC.

So every developer should make games with graphics only possible on contemporary hardware? That would kill off a lot of indie games with great ideas that aren't seen in AAA games. It would also mean that there would only be a lot fewer games available which doesn't really further your cause. It's not like these games detract from the development of those AAA games you want.

[Saint of Killers]

Ever on the lookout for a bargain, I noticed that the digital version of Destiny works out to be about £36 on the US PSN store.

I have a US account set up already and know that apps and games can be played cross account on the same system, but does anyone know if playing online is affected at all? (i.e. will I run into any issues trying to play a US version of the game logging on via my UK account?)

This was talked about during the time TLoU Remastered hit and apparently it doesn't affect the MP at all.

[Saint of Killers]

If the quality of PS+ titles does not improve between now and December, which is when my sub ends, I am not at all certain I will bother renewing. Decent PS3 titles won't cut it either as I'll be passing that down once I am done with TWD Season 2.

HOW DO YOU PLAY ONLINE!?!?

Are you asking how would I play online without a PS+ sub? I don't and so it isn't a issue for me.

[Mafro]

You played it in multiplayer before crapping all over it right?

The local-only multiplayer.

[Death's Head]

Where would you release those games?

On the PS1/GBC.

So every developer should make games with graphics only possible on contemporary hardware? That would kill off a lot of indie games with great ideas that aren't seen in AAA games. It would also mean that there would only be a lot fewer games available which doesn't really further your cause. It's not like these games detract from the development of those AAA games you want.

No, but the obsession with pixelated graphics is becoming a bore. I just want something neater, such as Calling all cars. Maybe this is an age thing, people who have been playing games a long time don't want to return to 80s style graphics on the latest machines.

[Poser]

I can see where DH is coming from, but I think his frustration is entirely symptomatic of the lack of AAA titles that have come out via Plus.

I have been a very staunch supporter of Plus, and I always knew it'd be dry for the first year, PS4-wise. However, it's starting to feel like it's been a long year.

To me, it seems there have been a lot of games that should basically be good Vita titles, used as filler for the PS4 content slots. I don't dislike these, but it's getting a bit tedious now.

On the flipside, I am still stupidly excited about Hyperlight Drifter, though AFAIK we still don't have a release date for that.

Hyperlight Drifter, lest we forget:

[NBK]

Ever on the lookout for a bargain, I noticed that the digital version of Destiny works out to be about £36 on the US PSN store.

I have a US account set up already and know that apps and games can be played cross account on the same system, but does anyone know if playing online is affected at all? (i.e. will I run into any issues trying to play a US version of the game logging on via my UK account?)

This was talked about during the time TLoU Remastered hit and apparently it doesn't affect the MP at all.

Ah great, thanks. I'm guessing that trophies will add to my profile ok if I'm playing it through my UK account.

What's the catch with using a US account then? All seems rather nice with titles being cheaper and the like, too good to be true?

[jiggles]

The catch is that switching accounts on Vita is a ball ache, so buying on US PSN makes it difficult to take advantage of Cross Buy.

DLC isn't region free either, so you have to make sure you buy everything else from the US store as well.

[Buffalo]

The delicious-looking Counterspy is out today

[Poser]

The delicious-looking Counterspy is out today

Never heard of it; that looks shit-hot.

Home alone tonight so think I'll take the plunge.

[mikedb]

Hotline Miami and Counterspy are both on the store now if you search manually.

[chalkitdown]

Where would you release those games?

On the PS1/GBC.

So every developer should make games with graphics only possible on contemporary hardware? That would kill off a lot of indie games with great ideas that aren't seen in AAA games. It would also mean that there would only be a lot fewer games available which doesn't really further your cause. It's not like these games detract from the development of those AAA games you want.

No, but the obsession with pixelated graphics is becoming a bore. I just want something neater, such as Calling all cars. Maybe this is an age thing, people who have been playing games a long time don't want to return to 80s style graphics on the latest machines.

I've been playing games a long time and my favourite game of the year so far is Shovel Knight. I enjoy games based on whether they're good games, as anyone who calls themselves a gamer should.

[Buffalo]

The delicious-looking Counterspy is out today

Never heard of it; that looks shit-hot.

Home alone tonight so think I'll take the plunge.

The reviews on meta critic so far don't make it sound too great

[Poser]

The delicious-looking Counterspy is out today

Never heard of it; that looks shit-hot.

Home alone tonight so think I'll take the plunge.

The reviews on meta critic so far don't make it sound too great

Guess I'm just having a Pot Noodle and a wank, then.

[gamerforever]

Some decent Rockstar Deals on the PS Store. Will be picking up Liberty and Vice City Stories - £3.29 each is a bargain!

GTA IV Episodes Bundle
Was £15.99/€19.99/$29.95, now £5.79/€6.99/$10.45

RDR Undead Nightmare
Was £15.99/€19.99/$24.95, now £6.49/€7.99/$11.95

Midnight Club Los Angeles Complete Edition
Was £19.99/€24.99/$37.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

L.A. Noire
Was £24.99/€29.99/$44.95, now £6.49/€7.99/$11.95

Red Dead Redemption
Was £24.99/€29.99/$44.95, now £6.49/€7.99/$11.95

LA Noire Complete Edition
Was £32.99/€39.99/$59.95, now £7.99/€9.99/$14.95

Red Dead Redemption & Undead Nightmare Bundle
Was £32.99/€39.99/$59.95, now £7.99/€9.99/$14.95

Grand Theft Auto IV
Was £19.99/€24.99/$29.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

GTA IV The Complete Edition
Was £24.99/€34.99/$44.95, now £7.99/€9.99/$12.95

Grand Theft Auto V
Was £49.99/€69.99/$109.95, now £24.99/€34.99/$44.95

Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars
Was £10.99/€14.99/$17.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass
Was £7.39/€8.99/$13.45, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Was £11.99/€14.99/$22.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

Max Payne 3 Rockstar Pass
Was £11.99/€14.99/$22.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories [PSP]
Was £11.99/€14.99/$22.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

GTA: Liberty City Stories [PSP]
Was £11.99/€14.99/$22.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

Max Payne 3
Was £15.99/€19.99/$43.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

GTA Episodes from Liberty City
Was £15.99/€19.99/$24.95, now £4.99/€5.99/$8.95

Midnight Club 2
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

Midnight Club 3: Dub Remix
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

The Warriors
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

Manhunt
Was £7.99/€9.99, now £3.29/€3.99

Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition [PSP]
Was £9.99/€12.99/$19.45, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

Midnight Club L.A. Remix [PSP]
Was £9.99/€12.99/$19.45, now £3.99/€4.99/$7.55

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas -
Was £11.99/€14.99/$22.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

Manhunt 2 [PSP]
Was £6.49/€7.99, now £2.49/€2.99

THE WARRIORS [PSP]
Was £6.49/€7.99/$11.95, now £2.49/€2.99/$4.55

Canis Canem Edit (Bully)
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

Grand Theft Auto 3
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

GTA: Liberty City Stories
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

GTA: Vice City Stories
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

Max Payne
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95

Midnight Club
Was £7.99/€9.99/$14.95, now £3.29/€3.99/$5.95