surf dtoid with 
Rising (10+)
People you follow
I really don't see how the Wii U can flourish. None of the Wii buyers who hopped on due to the trend will get it. Also if its is = or slighly more powerful than current gen but then much improved competition rolls out what's the point of investing in it unless Ninty originals are your fav thing. Otherwise I may convert over to PC gaming for the first tim in my life by next gen. I mean everything is going cloud and coming together anyways.
I think Sony needs to go in a new direction and by new direction I mean keep doing what you're doing creating new and exciting IP's but make the console PURPLE!!!! it would look damn sexy next to my satanic gamecube!
I think I'm ready for a new generation. But I geniually cannot deal with another who's dick
Is biggest contest. I hope the Internet had grown up since the last launch but I won't hold my breath.
Is biggest contest. I hope the Internet had grown up since the last launch but I won't hold my breath.
next Xbox will be fully compatible with Xbox 360 games and DLC - Xbox Live is huge for MS and it carried over from xbox to xbox 360. they are already making over 1BILLION/YEAR in revenue from Gold subscription fees alone - not carrying over XBL would be just mad.
Nintendo already confirmed that Wii U will be fully compatible with Wii games and accessories - i'm guessing same thing will happen with next Xbox especially considering Kinect(besides, i spend about 600+$ on wheel, fighting stick and controllers not counting Kinect so i would be furious if i would have to buy new ones for the next console).
as for Sony - i know they will somehow screw us over since ps3s UI and PSN was an afterthought designed after they finished designing ps3 and its operating system. PSN will have to be designed from scratch for ps4 to make it work so we will have to wait years to have all the options, services, games and DLC from ps3 working on ps4(if sony will even bother with it). unless they will use hardware emulation. fanboys can brag that "sony has changed" because Vita was priced at 250$, but we all know how it ended(overpriced memory card required to play all sony published games and use all of Vita's features). not to mention how they repeatedly fucked up PSN situation.
Nintendo already confirmed that Wii U will be fully compatible with Wii games and accessories - i'm guessing same thing will happen with next Xbox especially considering Kinect(besides, i spend about 600+$ on wheel, fighting stick and controllers not counting Kinect so i would be furious if i would have to buy new ones for the next console).
as for Sony - i know they will somehow screw us over since ps3s UI and PSN was an afterthought designed after they finished designing ps3 and its operating system. PSN will have to be designed from scratch for ps4 to make it work so we will have to wait years to have all the options, services, games and DLC from ps3 working on ps4(if sony will even bother with it). unless they will use hardware emulation. fanboys can brag that "sony has changed" because Vita was priced at 250$, but we all know how it ended(overpriced memory card required to play all sony published games and use all of Vita's features). not to mention how they repeatedly fucked up PSN situation.
I have personally believed for awhile now that the next xbox would be about as powerful as the wiiu, with a focus on kinect integration.
Ps4 will be similar, with a focus on multimedia interconnectivity and social networking a major focus.
Although, I always thought 2013, and I am still skeptical towards a 2012 launch even after reading this.
Ps4 will be similar, with a focus on multimedia interconnectivity and social networking a major focus.
Although, I always thought 2013, and I am still skeptical towards a 2012 launch even after reading this.
I'm sorry, but are people in the gaming media stupid, or something to believe this? I get that this is all rumors, and you have to report on it. But how in the world does anyone expect Microsoft to put out a system a year from now, when 3rd Party Developers don't even have their first real dev kits yet? If they're only working on PC hardware right now, than they're along way away from working on final hardware. Hell even Nintendo hasn't giving out their final hardware kits yet, but they gave out first dev kits way back in March, so that's a lot closer to 2 years before launch, not one year.
I can't see 343 Industries working on a Halo 4 engine for over 2 years now, only to scrap it to make a next gen engine, that's coming out in a years time. It would be impossible for them to sift to a new engine for the next XboX in only a year and I don't see Microsoft launching a new system and leaving Halo 4 on the last gen machine. The last thing Microsoft needs to do, is rush out a new machine to be out the same year as the Wii U. Do we really need another RROD fiasco? For the people saying Nintendo must be scared, I think its the other way around. I think Microsoft and Sony are both scared, that Nintendo might be out first and take off like the Wii did on them, leaving them both in the dust again.
For all the negativity surrounding the 3DS launching a year early, it will ultimately be better for Nintendo in the long run. The PSVita hasn't sold a single until yet, and the 3DS is over 7 million, that's before the big holiday rush of Nov, and Dec, which the PSVita won't see this year in NA and Europe. So being 7-10 million ahead, before your competition even comes out doesn't hurt, but like the Wii proved. It doesn't matter either, because the 360 was 10 million ahead, but now their 30 million behind the Wii. So whatever is going to happen, is going to happen. But I'd bet money, that there's not way Microsoft will launch a new system in 2012. They have no real reason to right now, because 360 sales are doing great, and Kinect is only a year old!
I can't see 343 Industries working on a Halo 4 engine for over 2 years now, only to scrap it to make a next gen engine, that's coming out in a years time. It would be impossible for them to sift to a new engine for the next XboX in only a year and I don't see Microsoft launching a new system and leaving Halo 4 on the last gen machine. The last thing Microsoft needs to do, is rush out a new machine to be out the same year as the Wii U. Do we really need another RROD fiasco? For the people saying Nintendo must be scared, I think its the other way around. I think Microsoft and Sony are both scared, that Nintendo might be out first and take off like the Wii did on them, leaving them both in the dust again.
For all the negativity surrounding the 3DS launching a year early, it will ultimately be better for Nintendo in the long run. The PSVita hasn't sold a single until yet, and the 3DS is over 7 million, that's before the big holiday rush of Nov, and Dec, which the PSVita won't see this year in NA and Europe. So being 7-10 million ahead, before your competition even comes out doesn't hurt, but like the Wii proved. It doesn't matter either, because the 360 was 10 million ahead, but now their 30 million behind the Wii. So whatever is going to happen, is going to happen. But I'd bet money, that there's not way Microsoft will launch a new system in 2012. They have no real reason to right now, because 360 sales are doing great, and Kinect is only a year old!
The market is not ready. Seriously, no one cares. What do they have to offer that they haven't duct taped onto current systems?
@Scissors
fucking agree :P
don't need to upgrade at all since i have tons of games have yet to finish. plus im still enjoying this gen and there's still others that have yet to be released(Versus XIII, MGS Rising, The Lat Guardian)
as for PS2. it's last best year was 08-09
Persona 3 FES, Persona 4, Yakuza 2, Kingdom Hearts Chains of Memories, KOF 98UM, KOF 2002UM and(despite being japan exclusive), Samurai Shodown Anthology, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, and Devil Summoner 2 :P
so yeah if you think about it. the PS2 did get supported almost 10 years.
is just that it got overshadowed by big budget titles plus with little to no advertising i can see why people might think the system got no support towards the end.
fucking agree :P
don't need to upgrade at all since i have tons of games have yet to finish. plus im still enjoying this gen and there's still others that have yet to be released(Versus XIII, MGS Rising, The Lat Guardian)
as for PS2. it's last best year was 08-09
Persona 3 FES, Persona 4, Yakuza 2, Kingdom Hearts Chains of Memories, KOF 98UM, KOF 2002UM and(despite being japan exclusive), Samurai Shodown Anthology, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, and Devil Summoner 2 :P
so yeah if you think about it. the PS2 did get supported almost 10 years.
is just that it got overshadowed by big budget titles plus with little to no advertising i can see why people might think the system got no support towards the end.
The wii U can't compete with the Playstation 1 and Nintendo 64, not a troll seriously nintendo is fuckin up recently
I dont see this as good news at all unless its a marginal increase. If not its going to drive game prices up even more. We really dont need new consoles yet
Is this even economically viable for dev studios? some have said that budgets for ps3 and x360 games already pretty high, can't even imagine budgets for a "next gen" to the current one.
And we need a new console generation why???? So we can get better graphics? Is there any other real reason? Tons of developers have already proven they cant make good graphics and good gameplay at the same time, and the very few who can are the ones who are really pushing this. I can see games hitting $80 when the new consoles come out, so buying will go down even further as even the crappy, cheap to make games will go for that price and people will be very wary with their cash to keep from getting crap.
I hope the next generation takes a different direction from this on.
Its been a long line shooters that increasingly play like FMV games from the early 90s. Lots and lots of really slow, heavy, railroaded, tiresome, dingy brown games where you play an angry bald man and you spend most of your time squatting behind crates in autopilot shooting segments or being forced to sit through variants on the Half Life opening train ride sequence. That and a lot of minigames.
Its been a long line shooters that increasingly play like FMV games from the early 90s. Lots and lots of really slow, heavy, railroaded, tiresome, dingy brown games where you play an angry bald man and you spend most of your time squatting behind crates in autopilot shooting segments or being forced to sit through variants on the Half Life opening train ride sequence. That and a lot of minigames.
Finally, my console war itch had almost vanished! Let's discuss which console will be better for whatever reasons we can pull out of our collective arses, shan't we?
I honestly don't want another gaming system. I'm a hardcore gamer, but what we have is great. I honestly think I will hold off on buying a next gen system until their is a solid library of titles I want. Launch day games are typically garbage.
I wouldn't be surprised if all this gets pushed back another year, which is what a better release date would be IMO. The PS3 and Xbox 360 still have a lot to offer.
Not looking forward to spending the kinda money another console gen will cost me, but I am very excited about how cheap it will make this generations used games.
It's time. Sadly, game development is no longer focused on high-end PCs, but targeted squarely on consoles, whose capabilities are clearly aging.
While we don't necessarily have to go deeper into the Mori Valley--better framerates, better resolution, better networking, more anti-aliasing, and please please please mouse and keyboard support (in games), would all be welcome.
While we don't necessarily have to go deeper into the Mori Valley--better framerates, better resolution, better networking, more anti-aliasing, and please please please mouse and keyboard support (in games), would all be welcome.
Historically the winner of most previous gaming machines has been based on price of the console / home computer, with also a large game libary & early launch date important aswell.
Normally I would say the WiiU but im unsure hoe important HD is to casuals, plus the hardware doesnt have the same leap in graphics over the 360 or ps3.
I think one thing that will be weigh heavily is ppl wanting to keep their XBL / PSN account and the time and money they have invested in it. The worst thing the console manufacters could do is not make it as painless as possible to upgrade their accound and content onto the next gen.
With rumours about Nintendo and EA / Origin, I can see them scoring an home goal is this aspect too.
Normally I would say the WiiU but im unsure hoe important HD is to casuals, plus the hardware doesnt have the same leap in graphics over the 360 or ps3.
I think one thing that will be weigh heavily is ppl wanting to keep their XBL / PSN account and the time and money they have invested in it. The worst thing the console manufacters could do is not make it as painless as possible to upgrade their accound and content onto the next gen.
With rumours about Nintendo and EA / Origin, I can see them scoring an home goal is this aspect too.
@Trevhead
"early launch date important aswell."
The Sega Genesis, N64, Dreamcast, and 360 have all been the first of their generation...... none have ever gotten top sales. :P
"early launch date important aswell."
The Sega Genesis, N64, Dreamcast, and 360 have all been the first of their generation...... none have ever gotten top sales. :P
@nyktharas The N64 was the last of its generation, the PSX and Saturn preceded it by a year or more. One thing is for sure though, when a system comes out and it's price are not good indicators of success. Let's not forget the PS3 was $600 when it came out, was a year late, and didn't have much in the way of worthwhile games for 2 years after it launched. No one in their right mind back in early 2007 would have predicted the system would be as popular as it is today.
"Let's not forget the PS3 was $600 when it came out, was a year late, and didn't have much in the way of worthwhile games for 2 years after it launched. No one in their right mind back in early 2007 would have predicted the system would be as popular as it is today."
Which didnt sell as good as the wii and didnt really pick up until it had a price cut or two. Same with the SNES vs MD, the MD released first and was cheaper than the SNES, the SNES didnt catch up Sales wise until later. Price of the base console is very important (specially for parents buying it for their kids) otherwise we would all be gaming on £1000 gaming PCs
Which didnt sell as good as the wii and didnt really pick up until it had a price cut or two. Same with the SNES vs MD, the MD released first and was cheaper than the SNES, the SNES didnt catch up Sales wise until later. Price of the base console is very important (specially for parents buying it for their kids) otherwise we would all be gaming on £1000 gaming PCs
The main reason the ps3 picked up was due to the popularity of the ps2. If the ps3 was the actual ps1, and it was Sony's first console, they would of fallen dead at microsoft's feet due to their lead over sony, and the ps3's insane entry point due to price.
I was counting the words until you took a swing at the WiiU, I guess I don't blame you.
I kind of hate this generation, I'm sort of ready for the next one, even though the less-stupid parts of my brain are telling me that there's no reason it won't be any better. I wonder if the next Xbox or Playstation will have a microtransation model built into it's very dashboard, "Hey, want to have a bigger friends list? Buy one for 5 bucks! Oh, want to plug in a third and fourth controller? Better buy the premium local multiplayer add-on! What's that? You want backwards compatibility? Naaaaaaaaw we're leaving that out and digitally re-releasing our games so you have the convenience of buying them again! Yay!"
I kind of hate this generation, I'm sort of ready for the next one, even though the less-stupid parts of my brain are telling me that there's no reason it won't be any better. I wonder if the next Xbox or Playstation will have a microtransation model built into it's very dashboard, "Hey, want to have a bigger friends list? Buy one for 5 bucks! Oh, want to plug in a third and fourth controller? Better buy the premium local multiplayer add-on! What's that? You want backwards compatibility? Naaaaaaaaw we're leaving that out and digitally re-releasing our games so you have the convenience of buying them again! Yay!"
follow
