Rumour: Destiny of Spirits | PS4 Exclusive by From Software (Dark Souls Devs)

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"The seal is broken! The eldritch magicks separating the land of Man from the realm of the gods has been breached. The corruption of the mortals bleeds into the Empyrean, twisting paradise into an abode of untold horrors. Gods gone mad devour angels and rain curses down upon the faithful, while demons break free from their prisons and set themselves on high. The darkening of Heaven beckons warriors from beyond the Nexus, and the Destiny of Spirits falls into the hands of the brave few."

 Embark on a crusade through the twisted wastes of the Empyrean, an open world like no other

Battle monstrous gods and their minions in challenging, skill-driven combat

Play cooperatively online with up to three other companions, or haunt the worlds of strangers

Gather materials, build weapons and items from scratch, and customize your gear

Designed from the ground up for the next-generation PlayStation 4 console

Take the Empyrean anywhere with PlayStation Vita Remote Play functionality 

http://www.psmania.net/2013/06/rumor-new-info-about-destiny-of-spirits-ps4-exclusive-by-from-software/ 

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Already a previous thread, but I'll what I posted in that thread, LEMS ARE DONE. AWWWW YEAHHHHH
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#3 Kaz4president
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amazing news. :)
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#4 CallOfDutyRulez
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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

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#5 call_of_duty_10
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Sounds like a spiritual successor to demon's souls.

Dunno why they are naming it 'Destiny of Spirits',though.

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#6 Praisedasun
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I dont like the name. I wanted something like Demon's Souls 5
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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez

dude gtfo already :lol:

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#8 Bruin1986
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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez
Not necessarily...if it turns out Sony is the ONLY option left for the hardcore gamer (Nintendo isn't and we'll have to see on M$ at E3)...Sony could potentially monopolize the entire hardcore fan base. That's absolutely large enough to drive strong profits for them.
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#9 Kaz4president
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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez
O_O. I dont know where to start. Your ridiculous User name or your inane statement.
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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez

Shut your whore mouth.

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#11 SexyJazzCat
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Sounds like a spiritual successor to demon's souls.

Dunno why they are naming it 'Destiny of Spirits',though.

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I thought that was the code name.

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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez

 

:lol:

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LHBFO.

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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez

:lol:

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And it will sell like sh!t and From Software will again prefer multiplatform development and nothing will change.
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#15 CallOfDutyRulez
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You SONY drones are the most idiotic people I've ever seen. How the hell do you expect corporations to run without making a profit? Money doesn't just grow on trees, you know?

With Microsoft making $500,000,000 in operating profits every quarter from their xbox division, it's time for SONY and Nintendo to smell the coffee. Running a company like a charity is a recipe for bankruptcy. How the hell can SONY not understand this? The PS1 and PS2 eras are long gone. The only ways to survive are to implement pay2play multiplayer, implement online DRM, and cater to the soccer moms. Hardcore gamers are irrelevant.

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You SONY drones are the most idiotic people I've ever seen. How the hell do you expect corporations to run without making a profit? Money doesn't just grow on trees, you know?

With Microsoft making $500,000,000 in operating profits every quarter from their xbox division, it's time for SONY and Nintendo to smell the coffee. Running a company like a charity is a recipe for bankruptcy. How the hell can SONY not understand this? The PS1 and PS2 eras are long gone. The only ways to survive are to implement pay2play multiplayer, implement online DRM, and cater to the soccer moms. Hardcore gamers are irrelevant.

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They'll find a way. Anything is possible when you live by the Live, Love, Learn philosophy. The Kaz way.

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And it will sell like sh!t and From Software will again prefer multiplatform development and nothing will change.Zeviander

Demon Souls sold pretty well though :|

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#18 Keiji993
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You SONY drones are the most idiotic people I've ever seen. How the hell do you expect corporations to run without making a profit? Money doesn't just grow on trees, you know?

With Microsoft making $500,000,000 in operating profits every quarter from their xbox division, it's time for SONY and Nintendo to smell the coffee. Running a company like a charity is a recipe for bankruptcy. How the hell can SONY not understand this? The PS1 and PS2 eras are long gone. The only ways to survive are to implement pay2play multiplayer, implement online DRM, and cater to the soccer moms. Hardcore gamers are irrelevant.

CallOfDutyRulez

no games pls?

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#19 -Snooze-
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SONY will go bankrupt pleasuring (And I chose that word wisely) the Core gamer. It's just how much they love us. Day 1.

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#20 j_assassin
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I'll buy a ps4 if it has this game at launch
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#21 Merex760
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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez
GTFO.
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#22 Praisedasun
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You SONY drones are the most idiotic people I've ever seen. How the hell do you expect corporations to run without making a profit? Money doesn't just grow on trees, you know?

With Microsoft making $500,000,000 in operating profits every quarter from their xbox division, it's time for SONY and Nintendo to smell the coffee. Running a company like a charity is a recipe for bankruptcy. How the hell can SONY not understand this? The PS1 and PS2 eras are long gone. The only ways to survive are to implement pay2play multiplayer, implement online DRM, and cater to the soccer moms. Hardcore gamers are irrelevant.

CallOfDutyRulez
What the hell does profit has to do with a new game? The PS4 will have other games,you know. You really are the embodiment of idiocy.
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#23 faizan_faizan
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Already a previous thread. Heil68
Where?
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#24 RR360DD
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Doesn't Sony own the Demons Soul IP?
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You SONY drones are the most idiotic people I've ever seen. How the hell do you expect corporations to run without making a profit? Money doesn't just grow on trees, you know?

With Microsoft making $500,000,000 in operating profits every quarter from their xbox division, it's time for SONY and Nintendo to smell the coffee. Running a company like a charity is a recipe for bankruptcy. How the hell can SONY not understand this? The PS1 and PS2 eras are long gone. The only ways to survive are to implement pay2play multiplayer, implement online DRM, and cater to the soccer moms. Hardcore gamers are irrelevant.

CallOfDutyRulez
Or the ps1, ps2 era might make a comeback, casual gamers might just start playing on phones and tablets
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#26 CallOfDutyRulez
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[QUOTE="CallOfDutyRulez"]

You SONY drones are the most idiotic people I've ever seen. How the hell do you expect corporations to run without making a profit? Money doesn't just grow on trees, you know?

With Microsoft making $500,000,000 in operating profits every quarter from their xbox division, it's time for SONY and Nintendo to smell the coffee. Running a company like a charity is a recipe for bankruptcy. How the hell can SONY not understand this? The PS1 and PS2 eras are long gone. The only ways to survive are to implement pay2play multiplayer, implement online DRM, and cater to the soccer moms. Hardcore gamers are irrelevant.

SexyJazzCat

They'll find a way. Anything is possible when you live by the Live, Love, Learn philosophy. The Kaz way.

Yeah, right. You hardcore gaming morons think that hardcore gaming will make a comeback? In your damn dreams it will.

In the meantime, keep laughing and ignoring financial issues. Sticking your head in the sand isn't going to solve anything. We are marching towards a gaming world controlled by Microsoft whether you like it or not.

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#27 Praisedasun
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[QUOTE="SexyJazzCat"]

[QUOTE="CallOfDutyRulez"]

You SONY drones are the most idiotic people I've ever seen. How the hell do you expect corporations to run without making a profit? Money doesn't just grow on trees, you know?

With Microsoft making $500,000,000 in operating profits every quarter from their xbox division, it's time for SONY and Nintendo to smell the coffee. Running a company like a charity is a recipe for bankruptcy. How the hell can SONY not understand this? The PS1 and PS2 eras are long gone. The only ways to survive are to implement pay2play multiplayer, implement online DRM, and cater to the soccer moms. Hardcore gamers are irrelevant.

CallOfDutyRulez

They'll find a way. Anything is possible when you live by the Live, Love, Learn philosophy. The Kaz way.

Yeah, right. You hardcore gaming morons think that hardcore gaming will make a comeback? In your damn dreams it will.

In the meantime, keep laughing and ignoring financial issues. Sticking your head in the sand isn't going to solve anything. We are marching towards a gaming world controlled by Microsoft whether you like it or not.

Just stop,you are embarrasing yourself now.
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And it will sell like sh!t and From Software will again prefer multiplatform development and nothing will change.Zeviander

demons souls sold 2mio copies, due to word of mouth

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#29 Zeviander
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Demon Souls sold pretty well though :|SexyJazzCat
It did, but how much did it cost to make? Probably very little given the production values of the game and the roughness of the game itself. The relative unknown status of the developer also probably did nothing to help it sell (I doubt most people anywhere knew about them before, I know I didn't). How much do you think Sony is fronting From to make this game PS4 exclusive? Probably enough to make a whole game on it's own, let alone the actual budget itself (which will be higher than most things this gen, since it'll be a big-name exclusive title for their brand new platform). The Souls series has been successful for a core-centric niche franchise, yes, but it won't bring in the vast, AAA blockbuster numbers Sony probably expects it to on a brand new platform. I have no doubts that it will sell below Sony's expectations and disappoint From.
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#30 trollhunter2
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Doesn't Sony own the Demons Soul IP?RR360DD

yes they do, but I doubt that this is demons souls tbh. It might be a spiritual succesor, to avoid confusion with the name Dark and Demons souls ;)

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#31 Zeviander
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demons souls sold 2mio copies, due to word of mouthtrollhunter2
And then From went multiplat with their next game.
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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez

 

LOL

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#33 ShoulderOfOrion
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Not happening.
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[QUOTE="Heil68"]Already a previous thread. faizan_faizan
Where?

Here!
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#35 Zaibach
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This is why SONY is having financial issues.

SONY is focused too much on hardcore gamers, who only make up a small fraction of the entire gaming population. SONY should focus on ways to make money like pay2play multiplayer and dancing games instead of hardcore BS like this.

CallOfDutyRulez

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[QUOTE="trollhunter2"]demons souls sold 2mio copies, due to word of mouthZeviander
And then From went multiplat with their next game.

they went multiplat. because Sony mishandled the IP(worst sony decision ever IMO) They didnt see any potential in the IP, and dropped the support, outside of japan. Hell Sony only published it in japan, and Namco published it in the rest of the world.

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[QUOTE="faizan_faizan"][QUOTE="Heil68"]Already a previous thread. Nintendo_Ownes7
Where?

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Oh, mods, lock this thread.
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#38 Chris_Williams
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And it will sell like sh!t and From Software will again prefer multiplatform development and nothing will change.Zeviander
you know demon souls sold over a million copies right?
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#39 RR360DD
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[QUOTE="RR360DD"]Doesn't Sony own the Demons Soul IP?trollhunter2

yes they do, but I doubt that this is demons souls tbh. It might be a spiritual succesor, to avoid confusion with the name Dark and Demons souls ;)

Hmm good point

I thought it was strange if they had the IP they wouldn't use it :P

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#40 trollhunter2
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[QUOTE="trollhunter2"]

[QUOTE="RR360DD"]Doesn't Sony own the Demons Soul IP?RR360DD

yes they do, but I doubt that this is demons souls tbh. It might be a spiritual succesor, to avoid confusion with the name Dark and Demons souls ;)

Hmm good point

I thought it was strange if they had the IP they wouldn't use it :P

that would make sense I guess, to make a spiritual succesor with a different name ;)

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you know demon souls sold over a million copies right? Chris_Williams
You know that this is not a PS3 game, right? In 2009, the PS3 had an already substantial userbase. If this comes out when the PS4 is barely at 10 million units, do you think it's going to do nearly as well as DmS? Really? There are many factors that go into why a game sells, and I covered them in another post already. I have a feeling this game is going to be a commercial bomb due to the fact it is going to be exclusive to an unproven platform. Do you have reason to think otherwise?
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[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"] you know demon souls sold over a million copies right? Zeviander
You know that this is not a PS3 game, right? In 2009, the PS3 had an already substantial userbase. If this comes out when the PS4 is barely at 10 million units, do you think it's going to do nearly as well as DmS? Really? There are many factors that go into why a game sells, and I covered them in another post already. I have a feeling this game is going to be a commercial bomb due to the fact it is going to be exclusive to an unproven platform. Do you have reason to think otherwise?

:? early games have a better chance to sell well lifetime or not ?

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#43 kuraimen
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I came
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Would buy day one.
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#45 Mr720fan
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Would buy day one.carlisledavid79

we know you would ratty

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#46 Nengo_Flow
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Welp I dont care, I dot like those types of games. Pass
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#47 deactivated-59b71619573a1
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FromSoft are one of the best devs ever so I will gladly buy what they offer and this tips the scales even more in PS4s favour

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#48 SchnabbleTab
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Already a previous thread, but I'll what I posted in that thread, LEMS ARE DONE. AWWWW YEAHHHHH Heil68

 

They never had a chance.

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[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"] you know demon souls sold over a million copies right? Zeviander
You know that this is not a PS3 game, right? In 2009, the PS3 had an already substantial userbase. If this comes out when the PS4 is barely at 10 million units, do you think it's going to do nearly as well as DmS? Really? There are many factors that go into why a game sells, and I covered them in another post already. I have a feeling this game is going to be a commercial bomb due to the fact it is going to be exclusive to an unproven platform. Do you have reason to think otherwise?

Heavenly Sword released in 2007 and was able to sell 1.5 million copies as a PS3 exclusive (back when PS3's were selling like crap). Because of that, Ninja Theory went multiplat to sell more copies of their next game Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and, despite positive critical reception, could barely move half a million copies (and that was 2010 when there was a much better base between two consoles).

I think the positive reputation From Software would have plus exclusivity would actually sell the system and game. 

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#50 SexyJazzCat
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[QUOTE="SexyJazzCat"]Demon Souls sold pretty well though :|Zeviander
It did, but how much did it cost to make? Probably very little given the production values of the game and the roughness of the game itself. The relative unknown status of the developer also probably did nothing to help it sell (I doubt most people anywhere knew about them before, I know I didn't). How much do you think Sony is fronting From to make this game PS4 exclusive? Probably enough to make a whole game on it's own, let alone the actual budget itself (which will be higher than most things this gen, since it'll be a big-name exclusive title for their brand new platform). The Souls series has been successful for a core-centric niche franchise, yes, but it won't bring in the vast, AAA blockbuster numbers Sony probably expects it to on a brand new platform. I have no doubts that it will sell below Sony's expectations and disappoint From.

Sony owns the Demon Souls IP so them paying From to make it exclusive doesn't make sense. I don't know why you assume Sony expects this to be a huge blockbuster. Given how poorly many of sony's exclusives sold (compared to other games) you'd think they would lower their expectations. But, this is a new generation and we don't know where sony think they are in the industry. It's hard to predict how they'll manage things.