PS4
We’re not sure what’s going on at Sony right now, but we sincerely hope that it continues to happen for the duration of 2017. Q1 2017 has been about games, games, and, you’ve probably guessed this, more games. The PS4 has had its ups and downs since launch (though none of those downs have broken its stride). There have been some absolutely stellar titles for the console, but there were also a few periods where nothing was rolling out of the numerous SIE studios. Yet, after 2016’s heavy focus on hardware – we received a slim PS4, a Pro model, and even a virtual reality headset – the company decided to double down on video game experiences, and anyone who happens to own a PS4 is in a happy place right now.
It seems as if every other week there is a new, must-own exclusive hitting Sony’s platform. Nioh mixed Souls-like gameplay with some Ninja Gaiden flair, NieR: Automata is a console exclusive that takes fast-paced action and a gripping story to create a top-notch game, and Horizon Zero Dawn showed just how cool robotic beasts and intriguing storylines can be. And that’s not even everything. Helping to bolster that lineup were some strong multi-platform offerings, especially Resident Evil 7 and its PSVR support.
If there is one thing to hold against Sony during Q1 it’s that it’s been incredibly safe. But to be honest, that’s hardly a complaint. They took quite a few risks late last year with the introduction of a VR headset and two new models for their home console. They fought through the flack they received for some choices and still came out on top at the end of the year. Now they’re just putting their software where their mouth is, and the PS4 is benefiting quite heavily from it.
The PS4 was getting all the attention for games for two whole months until Nintendo decided to shake things up, and that’s where Q1 got really interesting.
