December 21st 2023.
It's been a tough week for Insomniac Games as they were the target of a hacking incident. It's a really terrible situation to be in and it's hard to know which would be worse: a group of rabid fans or just criminals looking to extort Sony. What makes it worse is that these days, leaks and rumours seem to be coming from everyone and not just the company itself.
It's sad to see that the need for constant news and updates has lead to two extremes: publishers that try to say as little as possible and then leakers that want to tell you everything. As a result, the games industry can sometimes feel like an unhealthy place to be.
This made me think about the panic mode Sony would be in if the PlayStation 5 wasn't selling well. Would they start fast-tracking games to prove that there are more on the way? It's almost like Sony are complacent at the moment, thinking that they can get away with not doing anything.
I also thought about how the 'near future' of 2025, imagined in 2012's Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 is nearly here. While some people like to mock the more sci-fi Call Of Duties, the style of combat they portray seems pretty believable. So what will military tech look like in 2038?
Finally, I'm not sure if Game Freak will have any big changes in how they operate, after all the complaints about Scarlet and Violet. Maybe they need to take a break and spend more time on the next game. My advice would be some more spin-offs and a low-tech Black and White remake, just to give them some breathing space.
Finally, I wanted to mention a game I'm playing on PC called Stellaris Nexus. It's an eight-player online Civilization set in space and it's great fun. I recommend giving it a try if you're looking for something new to play.
It's nice to see other developers giving their commiserations to Insomniac after the hack. It's one thing that the entire industry can agree on: that those responsible should be brought to justice.
It has been a tough week for Insomniac Games. With news of a hack surfacing, the gaming community is still trying to make sense of what happened. To make matters worse, the leak included employee information which makes it all the more concerning.
However, it's been interesting to see other developers reach out to show their support. It's a reminder that the gaming industry, despite its flaws, is still capable of coming together in the face of adversity.
The recent news about the PlayStation 5 has given us a chance to speculate about what Sony would do if the console wasn't selling well. Would they start fast-tracking games? Would they announce a bunch of games to prove they are on the way?
Of course, this speculation would be a lot easier if Sony would actually come out and talk to us. It seems like the only time we find out anything about the company is through leaks, which isn't ideal.
It's been a while since we've seen a great first-party game from Sony, and this summer's PlayStation Plus lineup was a reminder of just how far they've fallen behind. Microsoft, on the other hand, seem to have woken up to the fact that they need to do something.
It's frustrating to see Sony just sitting there doing nothing, when a misstep might be what is needed to get them back on track.
On a different note, it's worth mentioning the interesting predictions made in the 2012 game Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. The game predicted a 'near future' of 2025, and here we are - almost on the brink of that year. It's interesting to think about what military technology will look like in 2038 - a mere 17 years from now.
Finally, I wanted to quickly mention a game I've been playing recently. Stellaris Nexus is an eight-player online Civilization set in space. It's great fun and only £12.99 on Steam - highly recommended!
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