There’s always been a community of PC Gamer elitists that look down on dirty console peasants. Why pay for an under-powered console when you can get a customizable gaming PC with a la carte components you can upgrade at your leisure? Overwatch is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and common sense would dictate that Blizzard spend a decent amount of effort making each section of their player base happy. In reality, it really seems like the only viable option for console players experiencing issues with trolls and griefers in Overwatch matches is to join the glorious PC master race. There’s no real option for PlayStation and Xbox One players to report toxic players, and one particularly egregious example was posted on Blizzard’s Overwatch forums earlier today.
User Emaias writes:
“Today I had the absolute pleasure of playing with a guy who literally came over Communications and said:
‘Hey guys, I only play if people pay me, either send me $5 on PayPal before the start of the match or I throw.’
Nobody took him seriously, and we went on. We quickly realized this guy was completely serious. He literally would run into the fights, but would just feed the enemy team. What is worse, was he insta-locked Ana as well. Obviously nobody was going to pay this guy, and we ended up getting destroyed.”
A logical solution to this issue would be to chalk the match up as a loss and report / block the player to avoid future issues, but on PlayStation 4, you can’t! The poster went on to explain his interaction with Blizzard customer support where he spoke to several customer service representatives (including a supervisor) who said that any issues with players would have to be handled by Sony as they have control over the PlayStation Network.
I suppose that makes sense, but when Emaias tried to talk to Sony about the issue he got a surprising answer: “Overwatch is a Blizzard game and complaints about the experience should be directed to the company.”
There’s obviously some sort of disconnect here and a horrible mismanagement of the community, which is surprising considering that I’ve generally not had issue with Blizzard’s customer support. Console releases are a new frontier for the developer, however, and maybe they didn’t totally think the situation through. If Blizzard can’t ban players and Sony won’t take action, are console gamers just doomed to deal with toxic players that even go as far as extortion?
A user on the forums pointed out that gamers can make multiple Overwatch accounts with one Playstation Network account, which would make one think that maybe Sony does have to take care of the issue after all. But why would Sony ban a Playstation Network account that’s been generating them money and accumulating purchases? It just doesn’t make sense.
It’s unclear as to who is at fault in this fiasco, but until we get a better sense of how Blizzard and Sony are going to interact when it comes to managing the Overwatch community, it might be better to buy the game for PC.
Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.
According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.
He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.
Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.
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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship
Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.
The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.
Thanks to all our Stellar Blade fans for your passion & feedback. Stay tuned for updates🤍 pic.twitter.com/jCRzM4OQBS
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 1, 2024
There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.
It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.
The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.
Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?
In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.
Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.
Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.
Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.
In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.
Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.
It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.
However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.
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