【朗報】PS Storeにて粗製乱造系のゲームが一斉削除される
It seems a large number of low-quality, often dubbed "shovelware," games that had recently proliferated on the PS Store have been deleted!
This move has been widely welcomed by users, with comments like "Finally!" and "It'll be easier to search now!"
It's great news that will likely improve the store's quality and build anticipation for future game lineups.
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What is PS Store (PlayStation Store)?
PS Store is a digital content distribution service operated by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation series. Users can purchase and download game software, add-on content, themes, and more. With the recent rise in digital game popularity, it has become a central platform for game purchases. While it offers a vast number of titles and easy access for users, the varying quality of games has also been a challenge.
What are "Shovelware" Games (粗製乱造ゲーム)?
These are games produced with low budgets and short development cycles, often released with insufficient quality control. They tend to lack originality or engaging gameplay, contain numerous bugs, feature excessive advertising, or offer overly simple content designed mainly for quick achievement (trophy) farming. This has been a concern in parts of the indie game market, potentially lowering store ratings and burying truly high-quality titles.
What is a Digital Content Distribution Platform?
This refers to a service or system that provides digital content such as games, movies, music, and books to users via the internet. Examples include PS Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Games Store, App Store, and Google Play. While offering easy access to content, platform operators face the crucial challenge of maintaining content quality and establishing review standards. Proper management is essential to enhance the user experience.
What is Store Curation (ストアの健全化)?
In the context of digital content distribution platforms, this refers to creating an environment where inappropriate or low-quality content is removed, and high-quality content is properly recognized, thereby improving the user experience. This includes deleting "shovelware" games, revising review standards, and improving user review systems. The goal is for users to confidently choose content and for developers to offer their works in fair competition.