Playstation Tablet 1,725 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I really hope we get a PVE MMO, or coop game like Destiny or the Division. Quick Jump Log in TopBottom Forums Gaming Forum Gaming Hangouts EtcetEra Forum EtcetEra Hangouts Trending Threads Latest Threads Light Theme Shawn Layden on the importance of deadlines & putting more work towards Multiplayer Titles Forums Discussion Gaming Forum 1 of 3Next Last Loudninja Member Today at 1:35 PM #1 The importance of deadlines Smith: I want to talk about management style for a bit. Do you feel like your approach with the studios is more hands on or hands off? How important are deadlines to you?Layden: You know, we've been at this for over 25 years now. And I think we are understanding better the power of unleashing the creative — and really being able to speak with individuals, or with teams, that have a vision for a game they wanna bring forward. Having done it so often over so many years, I think we're just getting better at it. We're more experienced at it. We understand what the real cost, time and money, for a great scope is, and prepare ourselves to deliver that. Deadlines are important, but they're not an end unto themselves. Deadlines, or milestones, are ways that you measure your progress across a trajectory. They're check-in points. Are we achieving this level of artistic quality? If the story works, what are the beats? Are the animations executed? And more often than not, if we feel that we need to spend a little more time in any one of those categories, we've made provisions, and we're prepared to move a date if it's in service of achieving a greater result. And I know in the game community, people are disappointed to find out that, "Hey! What do you mean you're moving it up 30 days, or 60 days, or 90 days?" But once we've come to market, everyone says, "Oh my God, I'm so glad you did." (laughs) Because we can only answer that disappointment by delivering an awesome result. https://www.businessinsider.com/shawn-layden-interview-sony-playstation-4-success-2019-2 Felt this was important to highlight Smith: The PlayStation 4 has been a huge success, but do you find there's anything over this past cycle that you think PlayStation whiffed on? Was there anything you thought you guys could have done better, or just didn't do it at all — and want to do better on the next cycle?Layden: For all of the advances we've made, and the high bar we've focused on in storytelling. I mean, I dare anybody to experience something like "The Last of Us" and not feel emotional about it; and with "God of War," that story of a father and son; and "Horizon [Zero Dawn]," and the power of Aloy, the protagonist. All of these things, I believe we've done quite well. I'm very happy with the "Spider-Man" game that went out last year. And looking forward, "Days Gone" is coming in a couple months. That's not only compelling and gripping, but it will emotionally try you very hard. I think all those things we do really well. What we don't do so much in is multiplayer. Smith: Do you mean local multiplayer, where two people can play in the same room next to each other, or online multiplayer games?Layden: Couch co-op — I mean that's a whole category I think the industry needs to look back at. We have that with sports titles, and some racing titles, but not with much else. And I think that speaks to the power of the internet on the one hand, but otherwise we might wanna revisit that to get more family engagement in the gaming experience. But, no, I was referencing more with the things like "GTA 5 Online," or you look at "Call of Duty," or "Fortnite," or any of those experiences. Worldwide Studios, like I say, we've been going really heavy into story-driven gaming. The power of the narrative. Big, spectacular experiences. But not a whole lot in the multiplayer side of things, I think. That's an area where you will likely see us start to make more noise in the new term. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remij 4,670 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Yea, they are adopting games as a service... surprise surprise.. Too much potential money left on the table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Playstation Tablet 1,725 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, Remij_ said: Yea, they are adopting games as a service... surprise surprise.. Too much potential money left on the table. Well a lack of MP games is glaring. I mean they make more VR games than online games which is fairly crazy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Playstation Tablet 1,725 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Phil Spencer ✔@XboxP3 Congrats on a great keynote for #DICE19 @ShawnLayden, great to see an industry leader deliver an inclusive industry message. 749 22:56 - 12 Feb 2019 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quad Damage 1,717 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Team 2019 said: Phil Spencer ✔@XboxP3 Congrats on a great keynote for #DICE19 @ShawnLayden, great to see an industry leader deliver an inclusive industry message. 749 22:56 - 12 Feb 2019 @Bodycount N Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Playstation Tablet 1,725 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Guerilla is now a 2 game studio, and they have the Rainbow Six director with them working on a new multiplayer IP. I assume that will be one of the big MP games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jehurey 3,227 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 SOCOM Battle Royale. Its too logical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynux3 2,052 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, jehurey said: SOCOM Battle Royale. Its too logical. That would be badass. You're right, though, it is too logical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmaltese★ 2,550 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 We'll see how it goes, not too optimistic tbh. I preferred their strategy this generation with them focusing what they are the best at (SP focuses games) and partnering with the best MP games. Even when Sony actually developed top quality MP games they weren't successful enough to be proper hits and the market now is more competitive than ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Playstation Tablet 1,725 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, madmaltese said: We'll see how it goes, not too optimistic tbh. I preferred their strategy this generation with them focusing what they are the best at (SP focuses games) and partnering with the best MP games. Even when Sony actually developed top quality MP games they weren't successful enough to be proper hits and the market now is more competitive than ever. I think the goal is to expand variety. All their current SP studios will probably all continue making SP games. It's not going to be at the cost of one or the other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmaltese★ 2,550 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, Team 2019 said: I think the goal is to expand variety. All their current SP studios will probably all continue making SP games. It's not going to be at the cost of one or the other. Hopefully, although I think certain 2 team dev studios might be getting the little push to focus on MP a little. Guerilla being a possible early PS5 focus with maybe a more MP focused KZ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Playstation Tablet 1,725 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Well Layden even mentions coach coop in the same room BTW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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