Doesn’t seem like its getting other console ports
Kena Bridge of Spirits massive update + Steam announcement
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Doesn’t seem like its getting other console ports
Similar treatment as Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Launches as a PlayStation game. Launches on Steam a year later. No Xbox ports.
Sony wants Kena as a permanent exclusive. It means they are either acquiring Ember Labs or have already hired the studio to work on an exclusive PlayStation Studios IP.
Launches as a PlayStation game. Launches on Steam a year later. No Xbox ports.
Sony wants Kena as a permanent exclusive. It means they are either acquiring Ember Labs or have already hired the studio to work on an exclusive PlayStation Studios IP.
So looking forward to this update. Another chance to get lost in it for 30-40 hours again....lol I did a lot of exploring and just vibin to the music and the world on my first run.
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Seeing kena in their sony products video last year was prob a sign sony locked down perm exclusivity. They haven’t done that with any other 3rd party games
That leaves the door opened like happened with Death Stranding imo.
For exemple who is publishing Kena on Steam can choose to sign a deal to put it on Gamepass PC.
Sony needs to bring their launcher/store front to PC ASAP.
That way they can make a contrast to publish these games by themselves including PC and not allow others publishers to do what they want.
This game has the Sony quality all over it and Sony was very involved in the development. Same with Stray.
Indie GOTY of 2021
Indie GOTY of 2021
Bosses were stupid hard. They really need to rebalance that shit. Not felt like smashing the controller since the c64 as a little cunt
Maybe.
Or probably only signed with them a permanent console exclusive for Kena and delay the PC version a year.
Yep. They also got supported by PlayStation Indies, appearing even in the SIE blog. There were also several tweets by random SIE/PS Studios people.
It's clear SIE and Ember Labs have a very good relantionship and they are very happy with each other.
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Sony blocking that game from Xbox:
Maybe a console and game pass announcement after the 1 year exclusivity ends (Sep 21st)
I'd hold your horses on the idea Kena got Sony to lock down Ember Lab until we actually know how well it did financially. All we have is someone from the company saying basically "Uh hard to tell if it did well but Sony is happy."
They marketed the hell out of it so if it didn't sell great, not so sure Sony wants to turn around and fund another game or buy a studio like that.
They marketed the hell out of it so if it didn't sell great, not so sure Sony wants to turn around and fund another game or buy a studio like that.
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It did two things for sony, expanded their game diversity (a highly rated all ages game), it was a console showpiece, and it won a bunch of awards. thats the exact thing sony wants out of its 1st party line up.
Again, sony has never put a 3rd party games in its promotional videos, and they have never featured developer spotlights on them either.
You think sony would do this as of two months ago if they didn’t find the game to be successful?
Studio Spotlight - Ember Lab
On June 11 of 2020, PlayStation fans were treated to a series of major announcements in the PS5 Future of Gaming showcase. Alongside trailers for many gaming giants, Kena: Bridge of Spirits was revealed to the world, immediately capturing the attention of gaming media and fans with its gorgeous...
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They primarily only spotlight sony studios
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But successful enough to be purchased?
And "they usually only spotlight 1st party"...
I can find.. 2 total "studio spotlights" on the SIE blog lol
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