The Official PS4 Thread - Part 9

[TX85]

So you get a gift card but it's used to take $50 off the purchase?

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

So you get a gift card but it's used to take $50 off the purchase?

no I think they give you a $50 gift card with the purchase of it

 

[TX85]

Cool deal

 

[Thundercrack85]

Basically a free game.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Basically a free game.

it's a target gift card, you can use it to buy anything

 

[Thundercrack85]

That's the intent, but I would be surprised if people did use it to buy groceries.

 

[zenith16]

PlanetSide 2 : Chatting All Things PS2 on PS4 With Luke Sigmund

Posted Mar 25, 2015


We recently caught up with PlanetSide 2 lead designer Luke Sigmund to discuss the upcoming PlayStation 4 version of PlanetSide 2.
Read more of Michael Bitton's PlanetSide 2: Chatting All Things PS2 on PS4 With Luke Sigmund.

MMORPG.com: What are some of the broader adjustments you had to make in order to bring a large-scale PC MMOFPS like PlanetSide 2 to the PS4?

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Luke Sigmund: PlanetSide 2 has many layers of gameplay and players have to be able to navigate through them quickly and intuitively. So, a solid amount of our time has been spent on modifying the User Interface and controls to be optimized with the PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 controller to ensure that the game feels like a solid console shooter.
MMORPG.com: Can you talk about some of the new content you have in the works for PlanetSide 2? Is there anything coming that is specifically geared for the PS4 version?
Luke Sigmund: Every feature we develop is intended to fulfill a need in the game regardless of platform, but we have prioritized features that help out new players because of the upcoming release on the PlayStation 4.
The most notable feature is Koltyr, our new player continent. It serves the dual purpose of giving players a smaller, more controlled gameplay space in which to learn with other new players and letting us utilize the PlayStation 4’s PlayGo download system to get players in game without having to wait for the other continents to download.

MMORPG.com: What are some of the differences in the way console players consume content in a game like PlanetSide 2? How have these differences impacted the way you develop content for the PS4 audience?
Luke Sigmund: PlanetSide 2 is a highly social game, and one of the biggest differences between the PC and PS4 versions is in the methods players have to engage and organize with one another. On the PC, we have text chat and can rely on that for players to organize squads and platoons. On the console, we are relying on voice chat, so getting a squad going can be more challenging unless you're standing near each other. So, we've taken steps to get players in squads easier by doing things like turning on auto-squading by default. This allows players to quickly be grouped up and ready to go without having to do upfront communication. We’re also working on ways for people to easily communicate to their platoons. Platoons are groupings of squads and can get up to 48 players; that's a lot of people to have in a voice chat channel, so we are working through different options to make it less overwhelming.
MMORPG.com: What are your key priorities for the PS4 version's development from beta through launch? What are you looking to tackle in the first few months out of the gate?
Luke Sigmund: Our biggest priorities are optimization and console usability. We want to make sure players get the best experience possible at launch, which means the game has to run well, be intuitive and work natively with a controller. We also recognize that the game can be daunting for new players, so we are also focusing on accessibility and easing the learning curve without losing any of the game’s depth.
Our top goal in the first few months post release will be responding to player feedback, adjusting the game based on their responses and fixing bugs. Our Beta has been going really well, but there is no substitute for a live environment. Further out, we have plans for new features that have been filtering out to our Roadmap.

MMORPG.com: How do you plan on leveraging the power of Player Studio on the PS4?
Luke Sigmund: Players have shown tremendous interest in Player Studio and the program has been a huge success in PlanetSide 2. With the PlayStation 4 version also supporting Player Studio, creators will have even more reach and visibility. Not only will their creations reach a new audience, but because of the way we’ve decided to rollout content – items will be released in a metered fashion – their creations will be better highlighted and spend more time in the spotlight.

Michael Bitton / Michael began his career at the WarCry Network in 2005 as the site manager for several different WarCry fansite portals. In 2008, Michael worked for the startup magazine Massive Gamer as a columnist and online news editor. In June of 2009, Michael joined MMORPG.com as the site's Community Manager.

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[Two-Face]

7 things you need to know about PS4's 2.5 update

http://youtu.be/L19GkeRN-NM

One thing I didn't like is the ps4 takes a screenshot automatically when you earn a trophy so it will take lots space on HDD. I don't know if you can disable this I really don't care about this feature.

 

[eternalinferno]

The update is live now.

 

[X Knight]

so where's the backup feature located?

 

[X Knight]

7 things you need to know about PS4's 2.5 update

http://youtu.be/L19GkeRN-NM

One thing I didn't like is the ps4 takes a screenshot automatically when you earn a trophy so it will take lots space on HDD. I don't know if you can disable this I really don't care about this feature.

hmmm...hope you can turn that feature off.

 

[Two-Face]

We should able to do that and it should be upto users if they want to do that.

 

[JaD]

I love the being able to delete the 0% trophy lists. Me being the trophy fiend I am it'll be nice to clean my list up.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

10% off pstore this weekend

 

[Thundercrack85]

Ten percent isn't worth starting my PS4 up for.

 

[SpideyForPrez]

Hey All,

Sorry if this is the wrong thread. Maybe there's a playstation problems and support thread. Anyway, I had an issue a few weeks back with my PS4 ejecting discs after about 15 minutes of gameplay. I had a local electronic repair shop fix the issue, a trust worthy place that had my fat PS3 working for over a year after the yellow light of death. They fixed the ejection issue on my PS4 and it was all good for a few weeks.

Cut to a few days ago, my PS4 won't eject the disc at all. I see the eject icon up in the top right corner of the screen but the machine makes no sound and the disc doesn't come out. I took it back to the repair shop, and this time they determined it was a "possibly corrupt software issue" where the drive is working, but isn't receiving the command to eject. Games and movies still run once they're inside, they just can't come out. He showed me a method for manually ejecting discs but that's a pain. He also said that the next software update "might fix the issue". I've tried googling some quick fixes on the issue but no luck so far.

So, has anyone else has this problem with a PS4? Were you able to get it fixed? Have you ever sent any products back to Sony? What was the experience like if you have? I have a white Destiny Bundle model if that helps. I typical get warranties for stuff like this, but this PS4 came as an unexpected gift this past Christmas.


Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Havok83]

Ten percent isn't worth starting my PS4 up for.

you dont need to

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Hey All,

Sorry if this is the wrong thread. Maybe there's a playstation problems and support thread. Anyway, I had an issue a few weeks back with my PS4 ejecting discs after about 15 minutes of gameplay. I had a local electronic repair shop fix the issue, a trust worthy place that had my fat PS3 working for over a year after the yellow light of death. They fixed the ejection issue on my PS4 and it was all good for a few weeks.

Cut to a few days ago, my PS4 won't eject the disc at all. I see the eject icon up in the top right corner of the screen but the machine makes no sound and the disc doesn't come out. I took it back to the repair shop, and this time they determined it was a "possibly corrupt software issue" where the drive is working, but isn't receiving the command to eject. Games and movies still run once they're inside, they just can't come out. He showed me a method for manually ejecting discs but that's a pain. He also said that the next software update "might fix the issue". I've tried googling some quick fixes on the issue but no luck so far.

So, has anyone else has this problem with a PS4? Were you able to get it fixed? Have you ever sent any products back to Sony? What was the experience like if you have? I have a white Destiny Bundle model if that helps. I typical get warranties for stuff like this, but this PS4 came as an unexpected gift this past Christmas.


Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

i've heard of this but I didn't have it happen to me ever. but it was a very recurring problem.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

For some reason now my ps4 won't charge my controller now. I tried both USB ports and a different cable with no luck. I have the wireless headset and it uses the USB and still works so not sure what the problem is. I can still charge it with my charger connected to the wall so it's not that big of a deal but it is more annoying than anything

 

[Thundercrack85]

Hey All,

Sorry if this is the wrong thread. Maybe there's a playstation problems and support thread. Anyway, I had an issue a few weeks back with my PS4 ejecting discs after about 15 minutes of gameplay. I had a local electronic repair shop fix the issue, a trust worthy place that had my fat PS3 working for over a year after the yellow light of death. They fixed the ejection issue on my PS4 and it was all good for a few weeks.

Cut to a few days ago, my PS4 won't eject the disc at all. I see the eject icon up in the top right corner of the screen but the machine makes no sound and the disc doesn't come out. I took it back to the repair shop, and this time they determined it was a "possibly corrupt software issue" where the drive is working, but isn't receiving the command to eject. Games and movies still run once they're inside, they just can't come out. He showed me a method for manually ejecting discs but that's a pain. He also said that the next software update "might fix the issue". I've tried googling some quick fixes on the issue but no luck so far.

So, has anyone else has this problem with a PS4? Were you able to get it fixed? Have you ever sent any products back to Sony? What was the experience like if you have? I have a white Destiny Bundle model if that helps. I typical get warranties for stuff like this, but this PS4 came as an unexpected gift this past Christmas.


Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

That does sound like a mechanical error. I had some disc issues with mine, but nothing like that. All Sony products have a year manufacture's warranty, so you should still be covered, provided you bought it from a licensed retailer, and have the receipt. I hope your local electronics store didn't do anything too obvious, because if they see that it's been tampered with they might say the warranty is voided.

Still, I would give Sony a call, and see what they say. Can't hurt.

Have you tried updating the machine?

 

[JaD]

For some reason now my ps4 won't charge my controller now. I tried both USB ports and a different cable with no luck. I have the wireless headset and it uses the USB and still works so not sure what the problem is. I can still charge it with my charger connected to the wall so it's not that big of a deal but it is more annoying than anything

Are you sure it's not charging? As in you hold the PS button to look at that quick setup screen or whatever it's called and the controller battery icon isn't moving at the bottom?

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Are you sure it's not charging? As in you hold the PS button to look at that quick setup screen or whatever it's called and the controller battery icon isn't moving at the bottom?

Ya it doesn't light up or anything, my buddy brought his controller over so we could play two player and we couldn't pair it either. Weird

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Ya it doesn't light up or anything, my buddy brought his controller over so we could play two player and we couldn't pair it either. Weird

Sounds like you got a defective controller. Bring it to wherever you got it with the receipt and they should give you a new one

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

ps4+tlour+bloodborne+now a $20 gift card, at no extra charge
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-4-Console/dp/B00BGA9WK2/ref=zg_bs_videogames_6?tag=viglink20241-20

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Sounds like you got a defective controller. Bring it to wherever you got it with the receipt and they should give you a new one

No the controller works fine, it's something with the ps4. It used to charge my controller in rest mode and now it won't. My friend tried to pair his controller to my ps4 and it wouldn't do that either. I tried both USB ports and a different cable to charge it and it still won't work. The weird thing is my wireless headset which is plugged into the USB port works fine. It's very odd. This is the same controller I've had the full year I've had the machine, I didn't play my ps4 for a little over a month or so and when I started playing again it does this now