One other 12 months has come to an finish, so now it is time to look again and consider arguably a very powerful Push Sq. function of the 12 months: the PS5, PS4 predictions we made again in January. The Push Sq. editorial group set three predictions in stone, and now we get to see if any of them got here true. Final 12 months’s winner was assistant editor Robert Ramsey with two out of three appropriate guesses, however can he flip that profitable feeling right into a streak? Let’s discover out.
Sammy Barker, Editor
“I consider 2023 can be PS5’s greatest 12 months when it comes to {hardware} gross sales by a snug margin.”
Sony had a really, very profitable 12 months when it got here to console gross sales, so Sammy takes some extent right here with ease. The agency has constantly topped the {hardware} charts in lots of main territories, placing it on track to beat the PS4’s whole gross sales come the tip of the era.
“For as undeniably excited as I’m for the {hardware}, I feel PSVR2’s going to have a troublesome first 12 months.”
That is a second straightforward level for Mr. Barker. Calling PSVR2’s first 12 months available on the market “powerful” would truly in all probability be an understatement, because the headset hasn’t bought a lot and noteworthy video games are few and much between.
“Enhancements can be made to PS Plus Premium.”
Sammy is stopped in need of having a full sweep by unsuccessfully pinning his hopes on PS Plus Premium getting significantly better. He anticipated a “competent choice of well-emulated PS1 and PSP video games”, and we do not suppose we’re fairly there but. No factors are awarded right here.
2/3 factors
Liam Croft, Assistant Editor
“Sony has a quiet 2023 when it comes to recreation releases.“
Moreover Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Liam was proper in considering Sony would have little to shout about on the video games entrance in 2023. The one different issues PlayStation Studios may name its personal had been Horizon Name of the Mountain and new God of Conflict Ragnarok DLC Valhalla. In comparison with a traditional 12 months for first-party output, that is fairly poor. Liam earns his level right here.
“The Final of Us Multiplayer does not launch this 12 months.“
Not solely did The Final of Us Multiplayer not launch this 12 months, however now it isn’t popping out in any respect. Naughty Canine has cancelled the challenge fully because it doubles down on single participant experiences. A tragic level for Liam to earn as he was very excited for this on-line title.
“Resident Evil 4 wins Push Sq. Recreation of the Yr for 2023.“
He made it occur for Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil Village, however sadly, Liam’s powers could not get Resident Evil 4 over the road and win the location’s Recreation of the Yr award. It has been a really robust 12 months for recreation releases, and you will find out what our precise Recreation of the Yr is on New Yr’s Day. No level right here.
2/3 factors
Robert Ramsey, Assistant Editor
“Capcom will announce a brand new Monster Hunter recreation for PS5.“
The Japanese agency left it very late, however Capcom did certainly announce a brand new Monster Hunter recreation for PS5 at The Recreation Awards: Monster Hunter Wilds. It is not popping out till 2025, however Robert did not point out a launch date in his prediction. The purpose is awarded.
“Sony will host a colossal PS5 showcase about midway by means of the 12 months, basically relaunching the console.“
Oh Robert, if solely you could possibly have seen what this 12 months’s PlayStation Showcase truly turned out to be. Stay streamed in Might (so that you no less than bought that bit proper), Sony targeted on the live-service video games it has in improvement relatively than single participant tasks. We suppose it was “colossal”… for all of the incorrect causes. We will award half some extent right here; we’re feeling variety.
“Persona 6 can be introduced, however not revealed.“
Sadly for Atlus followers, Persona 6 has nonetheless not been introduced. As a substitute, you bought Persona 5 Tactica, Persona 3 Reload, and a contemporary have a look at Metaphor: ReFantazio. There is no quantity six there, so no level is awarded.
1.5/3 factors
Stephen Tailby, Assistant Editor
“Sony’s rumoured stay service reboot of Twisted Metallic is formally introduced, and it will launch near its TV adaptation.”
The TV adaptation of Twisted Metallic got here and went with none point out of the live-service recreation that was as soon as closely rumoured to be in improvement. In truth, a second season of the TV sequence has been introduced since and we nonetheless do not know if this recreation is definitely a factor or not. It appeared like a surefire factor a 12 months in the past, however after a 12 months missing any rumours or official information, can we confidently say a Twisted Metallic recreation is in improvement anymore? No level.
“The Microsoft / Activision Blizzard saga will rage on for an additional 12 months.“
The storyline between the 2 firms most definitely did go on for an additional 12 months, however the deal did ultimately shut and see Microsoft purchase Activision. We’re awarding some extent right here as a result of fanboys on each side are nonetheless fairly annoying about it.
“Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will function GTA 5-esque character swapping between Peter, Miles, and Venom.“
So, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 did function a seamless character-swapping mechanic, nevertheless it was solely between Peter Parker and Miles Morales. You are not capable of swap to enjoying as Venom everytime you like. Due to that, we’re awarding half some extent to Stephen.
1.5/3 factors
Aaron Bayne, Video Producer
“Sony will announce the comeback of a beloved sequence.“
Sony would want to announce new single participant video games in 2023 for this prediction to come back true. As a substitute, you bought Harmony and Fairgame$. Sadly, no new beloved franchises made a comeback and so some extent shouldn’t be awarded right here.
“The Final of Us Factions can be Sony’s most enjoyable challenge in 2023.”
Possibly if Aaron had put “to be cancelled” on the tip of his prediction, he’d be getting some extent right here. The Final of Us Multiplayer is not any extra, so no level right here.
“Builders are going to completely utilise the PS5 as they ditch PS4.”
After all Aaron ends us on a prediction that is troublesome to guage. PS4 variations of PS5 video games are nonetheless very a lot a factor — and can proceed to be in 2024 — however with the likes of the Horizon Forbidden West DLC Burning Shores and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 showcasing extremely swift quick journey, it does really feel just like the PS5 is being utilised a bit greater than final 12 months. PS4 nonetheless hasn’t been ditched, although, so we are able to solely half some extent right here.
0.5/3 factors
Meaning we’ve got a two-way tie between Sammy and Liam! Each earned two factors out of a doable three for his or her PS5, PS4 predictions. Each will obtain a spherical of applause within the subsequent Huddle in our Slack channel.
Look out for our 2024 predictions within the new 12 months, however till then, congratulate everybody on no less than getting half some extent within the feedback beneath.
