Sony said earlier this year that it wouldn’t be releasing any new instalments in existing major franchises until at least April 2025, and though that certainly sparked some concern in the PlayStation fanbase, it seems the company does have other, smaller things in store to make up for the lack of its typical flagship releases.
Sony Leaves Bloodborne Off "Best PlayStation Game" List, Fans In Despair
17.03.2024 - 17:59 / thegamer.com / Sony
Bloodborne fans just can't catch a break as Sony has left it out of a Twitter poll that asks fans to vote for what they think is the most "supreme" PlayStation exclusive.
When you think about the best first-party PlayStation games, what comes to mind? There are certianly a lot of games to choose between, from The Last of Us and God of War all the way to Spider-Man and Gran Turismo, but there's one game that Sony apparently doesn't consider to be in that upper echelon of exclusives - Bloodborne.
As reported by Dot Esports, Sony's social media accounts have been running a bracket over the last few days that asks fans to choose between which first-party PlayStation exclusive game "reigns supreme". The choices include some obvious picks like God of War and Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part 1 and 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon: Forbidden West, and more.
As deserving as all of those games are as PlayStation's best exclusive, there's one very obvious pick that's been completely omitted. That game is, of course, Bloodborne, something that I'm sure won't surprise fans at all considering how Sony has basically ignored requests for a remaster or PC release since it originally released.
Considering Bloodborne is widely regarded as one of the best PlayStation exclusives and even one of FromSoftware's all-time best titles, it's very strange to not even see it being mentioned here, something that fans have immediately taken notice of. Most of the comments underneath the post are pointing out how weird it is that Bloodborne hasn't even been mentioned and has once again been snubbed by Sony.
It's not the only PlayStation exclusive that's been left off of the list (no Infamous, really?), but it is the most notable, especially considering its legacy and critical reception. It might seem like a very weird exclusion, but it does make sense when you consider that most of the games on the list are first-party titles that are playable on the PS5 in some regard.
The real biggest snub here is Astro's Playroom, which still stands as the best PS5 exclusive . I don't make the rules.
Considering Bloodborne is stuck on the PS4 and shows no signs of being remastered, it wouldn't make much sense to include it here, especially since it'll just draw forth more requests for a re-release. At the end of the day, the post really is just a bit of marketing that highlights some of the most popular PS5 games, so it's not a surprise to see it being ignored once again, no matter how sad it is.
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
gamerant.com
03.04.2024 / 17:15
Sony 'Fixes' PlayStation Portal Hack That Let It Run PSP Games
After Google engineers hacked the PlayStation Portal to run PSP games natively, Sony fixed the bug, removing this unintended functionality from its latest handheld. The fix had a helping hand from engineers Andy Nguyen and Calle Svensson when the former said they «responsibly reported the issues to PlayStation,» allowing Sony to find and patch the bug.
tech.hindustantimes.com
03.04.2024 / 12:17
Best noise cancelling headphones: From Sony, JBL to Bose, check top 5 options to consider
Best noise cancelling headphones: What makes noise cancelling devices popular? These devices have the power to eliminate background noise so the users can listen to music, and podcasts, or stream content online with greater focus. While there are several types of noise cancelling devices available in the market, the most effective ones are said to be headphones. If you are looking for high-performing headphones, then we have curated a list of all the best noise cancelling headphones from top brands such as Bose, Sony, JBL, and others to help you find the one which suits your requirements. Check out the list of headphones and pick the one which is coming to your liking.
gamesradar.com
02.04.2024 / 18:09
After Sony knocked it off track, Bloodborne Kart is now "legally distinct" and finally set to launch for free in May
After a last-minute delay to "scrub the branding off," the PS1-style racer Bloodborne Kart is now known as Nightmare Kart, and it's finally set to launch in May.
gamingbolt.com
02.04.2024 / 09:21
Horizon Forbidden West’s PC Launch Pushed it into US Charts for Best-Selling Games of the Week
The back half of March was a big one for new video game released, with the likes of Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, Princess Peach: Showtime!, and Alone in the Dark all hitting store shelves around the same time. Alongside those new titles, however, Sony also released the PC port of Horizon Forbidden West, which has got off to an impressive start on the platform.
gamerant.com
01.04.2024 / 20:53
Sony Patent May Support Recent Rumors of a New PlayStation Handheld
A newly published patent from Sony may support rumors and speculation of a new PlayStation handheld device in development. Unlike the PlayStation Portal, Sony references the PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable, and PSP Go as predecessors for the new patent.
pushsquare.com
31.03.2024 / 01:16
Jim Ryan Leaves PlayStation as PS5 Set to Become Its 'Most Successful Console Ever' | Push Square
Today marks the end of Jim Ryan's 30-year tenure at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Having climbed the ladder of the company all the way to the top, his five-year stint as CEO has now drawn to a close, with Hiroki Totoki temporarily taking over until a permanent replacement is found. Speaking on the latest Official PlayStation Podcast, Ryan has one last interview, in which he comments on the platform's evolution, his career, and his thoughts on the PS3 boomerang controller. It's worth a listen.
gamerant.com
26.03.2024 / 02:35
Sony Could Be Bringing Back Its Best of PSN Collections
According to a new trademark filing, Sony could be looking to bring back The Best of PSN collections. The Best of PSN Volume 1 was published by Sony for the PS3 in 2013 and saw four of the most popular indie games on the PlayStation platform bundled together on a single Blu-Ray disc.
gamerant.com
25.03.2024 / 19:57
Sony Could Be Working on a Holographic Display for Its PlayStation Consoles
A recently published patent reveals a holographic display system in development by Sony, which could possibly be utilized with video game consoles such as the PlayStation series. Multiple recent patent filings from Sony have focused on potential software applications, but this newest filing details a unique UI that could operate in tandem with a gaming console.
gamerant.com
25.03.2024 / 10:21
Bloodborne Fan Creates Impressive Drawing of the Hunter
A Bloodborne fan created an impressive illustration of the game's main protagonist, The Hunter. The critically acclaimed action RPG recently celebrated its ninth anniversary.
wccftech.com
25.03.2024 / 09:49
Days Gone Studio Sony Bend Seemingly Working on PlayStation Live-Service Game
PlayStation's Days Gone and Syphon Filter developer Bend Studio is seemingly working on a PlayStation live-service game.
pushsquare.com
21.03.2024 / 18:57
Feb 2024 USA Sales: Helldivers 2 Kills It as 2024's Best-Selling Game So Far | Push Square
Helldivers 2 is the best-selling video game of 2024 so far in the USA. Full stop. Done. Accounting for both physical and digital purchases, Circana data places it at the top of the sales charts for both February 2024 and the year so far. The unexpected hit is said to have sold more than eight million copies, but that stat will have increased since. The PS5, PC title beat out competition from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to land top spot for the month, though the Square Enix sequel did release on the final day of February.