I agree. And it isn't like Sony just suddenly started doing this. They've pretty much been doing it from the launch of the PS3, with Thatgamecompany's ~fl0w~ being one of the first PSN games on the system. Sure they've really picked up steam these last few years, which culminated in the deluge from last year that had…

Personally I like any type of combat that's well-executed. Turn-based combat is great for having time to think about complicated maneuvers, but my favorite JRPG battle system is a tie between Final Fantasy XII and XIII-2. XII was close-ish to turn-based, at least in terms of magic, and I loved the strategy involved…

I'll be honest, this disappoints me in the extreme. To be fair, I suppose given the current market this is almost inevitable, but one of the things that I respect most about them has always been their narrow adherence to quality. They're one of the few companies I can look at in the modern day and see a clear, PC…