Sony Studios Challenged To Create Titles For PS4, PS3, Vita
See Full ImageWhen you've got three major platforms all begging for big-time content, that must inevitably put some strain on your internal studios, right?
Almost every time you turn around, you see another developer hiring for next-generation projects, and it's obvious that Sony's teams are likely pushing forward with new stuff for the upcoming PlayStation 4. But at the same time, they have to continue to focus on the current platforms (PS3 and Vita).
In speaking to CVG, PlayStation UK Managing Director Fergal Gara says Sony will continue to support the PS3 for at least several more years, as he says the machine "hasn't peaked yet" in Europe. But with the possibility of Microsoft launching their new console first (again), Gara says Sony may be involved in a race, and this affects time and resources.
"We do have a challenge to manage that, particularly in terms of dev studio resources. The more platforms you have, and the amount of rich content you have to deliver on all the systems you are supporting, clearly puts pressure on decisions made across the studio network, which is something we are battling with."
It can't be easy to try to juggle so many platforms, especially when you have to gauge the priority levels for each. Right now, it'd be interesting to assess the priorities...should they be focusing heavily on the PS4, even if that means sacrificing a little for the PS3 and Vita?
Tags: sony, ps4, playstation 4, next generation, next gen consoles, ps3, playstation 3
10/9/2012 9:40:26 PM Ben Dutka
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 11:01:05 PM
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daus26
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 12:41:50 AM
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But you know, if the PS4 and PS3 are similar in architecture... devs may have an easier time in providing cross gen support.. e.g. making NBA 2K14 for both the PS3 and PS4. My assumption is that work (codings) on the PS3/PS4 version will easily carry over to each other if the cell is kept intact.
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firesoul453
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 1:28:45 AM
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but man its a hard decision.
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Lawless SXE
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 3:11:21 AM
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As long as they handle PS4/Vita better than they did PS3/PSP, things should be good, but with their dedicated portable studios seeming to have a good turnover, I'm happy about things from where I stand at the moment.
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___________
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 5:07:54 AM
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this is the first year they really have not released a single exclusive im interested in!
one of the reasons why im so convinced will be seeing ps4 next gen, simply because of the lack of ps3 exclusives for this year.
$ony really should of brought GOW ascension forward to november.
it looks just about finished from what i played over the weekend and that was the E3 build imagine what its at by now!
they REALLY need something that appeals to their core fanbase, and really they have nothing this holidays.
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Excelsior1
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 5:59:52 AM
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This will be the first time Sony goes into a new console cycle without having the advantage of riding out the momentum of being the dominant system the previous generation so Sony's first party exclusives will be more important than ever. I think most of Sony's efforts should be used getting them back on top or at least more competitive in the console market next gen. The gaming media and gamers' attention will soon be focused on next gen and the PS4 anyways so that's where Sony's attention should be moving as well. In fact Sony needs to be well out ahead of this curve.
The Vita needs help because it is not selling but it can't be done at the PS4's expense. The consensus seems to be that the handheld market is shrinking so it's just not a smart strategic play to pull resources from a booming console market and place them into a shrinking handheld market.
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Mr_Sterg
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 2:38:04 PM
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 6:31:04 AM
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And I'm sure the PS3/PS4 era will start out the same way as the PS2/PS3 era did with some of the same new games at the same time, but being made for both gen systems.
I remember seeing some early PS3 games that also came out with a separate PS2 version too.
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Ludakriss
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 6:34:14 AM
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Literally does not matter. It's like a choice of "the best out of the worst bunch" you know?
Think about it. Vita - just came out, needs much juice, for even with all the content provided to date, gamer ain't happy.
PS3 - might as well leave that poor bastard alone. It seems the whole shooter thing is just eating everyone's brain apart. "Oh but what about Beyond & Last of Us" Yeah, when they come they come but it's all stale. Survival this, zombie apocalypse that.
PS4 - if ya don't wanna end up with Haze, Darkness & other non memorable shooters in the market. Perhaps it would be best to invest in the future.
It's all that everyone cares about as of late anyway O_O
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Lord carlos
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 8:22:18 AM
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Underdog15
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 8:52:30 AM
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AcHiLLiA
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 10:21:55 AM
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Ludakriss
Thursday, October 11, 2012 @ 6:33:05 AM
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BikerSaint
Thursday, October 11, 2012 @ 10:44:13 AM
"Different strokes for different folks"
HEY, I happened to like Haze & The Darkness.
As Sly & the family Stone sing..."Different strokes for different folks"
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Ludakriss
Friday, October 12, 2012 @ 5:18:24 AM
Only reason to ever comment is to give your 2 cents. Gave mine, got dissed by an internet person.
Never had that before. Quite infuriating, really.
I like your profile pic. Peace.
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Lord carlos
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 8:29:36 AM
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Sony owns some of the best dev studios in the business so i'm not worried about their diligence.
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Beamboom
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 8:59:30 AM
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Don't burn too much on the Vita, and the PS3 needs no help to stay afloat, it has more than enough awesome games coming up from 3rd party developers to keep going.
So focus on the PS4 now, Sony. Make it start off with a bang and never look back.
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Underdog15
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 10:14:03 AM
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telly
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 10:53:02 AM
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Sony paid dearly for the poor PS3 launch. I really hope they don't make the same mistake with PS4.
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Mr_Sterg
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Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 10:19:17 PM