March 11th 2024.
Have you been experiencing any issues with your PlayStation? I was reading through the letters section on Monday and came across an interesting topic about Nintendo's Hiroshi Yamauchi and his wisdom. One reader even predicted that there might be a wave of clones for Helldivers 2. If you want to join in on the conversation, you can email us at email.
I wanted to share my own ongoing problem with my PlayStation. For the past few months, I've noticed that some of the games in my library have become locked and I can't redownload them. I've tried restoring the license, but that hasn't solved the issue. I've searched for a solution, but haven't found one and haven't heard anything from Sony. It's frustrating and I'm considering switching to PC or purchasing physical copies for my PlayStation. Have any of you experienced something similar?
Another reader, Luke, also wrote in about losing access to a game he recently purchased, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. He's disappointed and sad, and is hoping for a solution or a refund.
Kerstian shared their own experience with ongoing problems on PlayStation. They've been having to restore their license every month in order to play their games. While they haven't lost any games, it's still an inconvenience and they've been a PlayStation player since the first console. They didn't realize others were also experiencing similar issues.
It's shocking to hear that these problems have been going on for so long without any resolution from Sony. If any of you are also dealing with these or other PlayStation issues, please write to us at email with as much detail as possible. We'll try to get some answers from Sony and keep your information confidential.
In other gaming news, a reader named Xbox 180 mentioned that it's not surprising Microsoft may have considered making Halo multiformat during the Xbox 360 days, as it wasn't as successful as some may think. It ended up being outsold by the PlayStation 3 and both were beat by the Wii. They believe that Microsoft's focus on non-gaming aspects for the Xbox One shows they didn't think they could compete with PlayStation. They wouldn't be surprised to see Halo on PlayStation 5 before the end of the generation.
Another reader, Dobbert, found the interview with former Nintendo boss, Hiroshi Yamauchi, to be sobering. It's unfortunate that the industry didn't listen to his warning about spending too much money on game development while the audience size stayed the same. Nintendo seemed to be the only one who took his words to heart, and Iwata probably learned from it as well. It's a shame that other publishers didn't see the issue or chose to ignore it and focus on making as much money as possible in the short term.
A reader named Semtek wrote in about the lack of friendly multiplayer games, despite the success of Helldivers 2 and its emphasis on cooperation and discouraging toxic players. They believe we'll see more cooperative games without competitive modes, which they prefer due to the prevalence of cheating and rude players in online games.
Pete, a long-time reader but first-time writer, asked why there's been a lack of snowboarding games in the past 20 years, aside from 1080° and SSX Tricky. He enjoys the intense racing experience and great soundtracks these games provide and is curious why there hasn't been more.
Lastly, Keir took our recommendation to go back and play XCOM from 2012, and is now ready for a new challenge after completing it. They are now considering our other previous recommendations, either Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain or Bloodborne. We're glad to hear that our recommendations have been helpful and hope you enjoy whichever game you choose next.
Have you been experiencing any issues with your PlayStation lately? It seems like many players are facing problems with their game libraries, as mentioned in the Monday letters page. One reader even predicted that there may be an influx of clones for the game Helldivers 2. If you want to join the conversation, feel free to email us at the provided address.
One of our readers, Luke, shared that they have been facing an ongoing problem with their game library. Some of their games have become inaccessible and despite trying to restore the license, they haven't been able to find a solution. They are considering switching to PC or purchasing physical copies of games instead. Another reader, Kerstian, also expressed their disappointment and sadness after purchasing The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, only to find it missing from their library. They are hoping for a resolution or a refund for their purchase.
It's not just these two readers who are facing issues with their PlayStation. Casey shared that they have been having similar problems for the past year, where they have to constantly restore the license in order to play their digital games. They have been a loyal PlayStation player since the PS1 and have only recently started buying digital games with the PS4. They weren't aware that others were also facing similar issues, and are concerned about potentially facing even worse problems.
The fact that these problems have been going on for so long is shocking. We were not aware of these issues until last week, but now that we know, we want to help. If you are also facing problems with your PlayStation, please write to us with as much detail as possible and we will do our best to get an explanation from Sony. Rest assured that any information shared with us will not be used in the Inbox section, unless you specifically give us permission to do so.
It's interesting to think that in the past, Microsoft had considered making their iconic game Halo available on multiple platforms. During the Xbox 360 days, their console was not as successful as they would have liked, and the rise of the Wii only added to their competition. With their focus on non-gaming features like Kinect, the Xbox 360 ended up being outsold by the PlayStation 3. So it's not surprising that they may have considered giving up and making Halo available on other platforms. And with their current plans for the Xbox One, it wouldn't be a shock to see Halo on the PlayStation 5 before the end of this generation.
The recent interview with the former Nintendo boss was eye-opening, to say the least. It's disheartening to see that the same problems that were recognized in the past have only gotten worse with each new generation. The idea that spending more and more money on making games is not sustainable if the number of players does not increase is basic business sense, and it's concerning that publishers have not taken this into account. It makes one wonder if they were simply interested in making profits in the short-term, without considering the long-term consequences.
It's unlikely that the lesson from Helldivers 2 will be that more games should discourage toxic players, but it may inspire more co-op games with no competitive aspect. Many players, like Tiffen, find multiplayer games to be off-putting due to the prevalence of cheating and unsportsmanlike behavior. They haven't heard of any cheats for Helldivers 2, but it's possible that some players may still try to cheat even in a cooperative game. Tiffen also shared that they struggle to see the point in playing games like Call of Duty when they know that there will be cheaters in the game.
One reader, Pete, asked why there is a lack of snowboarding games in recent years. Apart from 1080° and SSX Tricky, there haven't been many options for fans of the sport. We believe that this is due to the decline in sports games outside of the popular ones like football, basketball, and American football. The cost of developing a game for a smaller audience may be too high to justify.
Finally, a reader named Keir shared that after taking our recommendation to play XCOM in 2012, they have now completed the game and are ready for a new challenge. They plan to try either Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain or Bloodborne, which were also recommended by us. We're happy to hear that we were able to guide them towards enjoyable gaming experiences.
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