Taryn writes, "When Reggie Fils-Aime came out and said the Wii U’s launch marked the start of the next console generation I found myself asking, “Just what the heck does “next-gen” mean today?” To interperet literally, it means the next line of consoles from each manufacturer."
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Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."
I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.
I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.
battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional
Next gen is increasing the technological bar in your respective field of devices to a degree never done before.
Wii u isn't next gen. Look at the specs and games
Wii U is Next Gen. The gamepad was not possible when Wii/360/PS3 came out. Well It was, but at a cost beyond most pocket books. The Wii U has more power, than Xbox360/PS3, due to newer tech and 3Xs dedicated RAM for games alone, not shared between OS and games. There are not many games using Wii U's added Tech and Ram as of yet, but that will change. If you want to talk about a bad launch lets talk about 360's Ring of Death, and the crappy ports for both PS3 and 360 when they were released. I LOVE my PS3, PC, and I really am getting into Wii U. Too many people who don't Own one, but claim they have played it(yeah right a demo at Gamestop) Judge something they have spent like 5 min with. I am impressed that within, what 8 months of Dev kits being sent out, the Wii U can do what it has taken Developers 6 years plus to do on the Current gen systems. Games I like better on Wii U....Assassins Creed 3, Madden 13. Wii U only, I have read the reviews and I LOVE ZOMBI U, I think some people (my friend hates it) find it too challenging, NSMB Wii U, I have to say I was like WTF, another one???? I was wrong. Games I cant wait to play on Wii U, Rayman, Bayonetta 2, Aliens Colonial ( Developers said the Wii U version will look and play better, than other consoles) Fatal Frame....I can't wait!!!!! Not to mention Zelda, Metroid.
next generation means new ways to challenge gamers and game interaction..even though wiiu can do better graphics then ps3 and xbox360 thats not what matters....1080p is 1080p when it comes to sony and microsoft next machines...so it always comes down to the games and new direction with the innovation in gaming...with ps1 it was cd, new games, n64 controller, mario, zelda, then the wii cause ps2 and xbox and even gamecube did not bring anything really new...then after the wii, sony copied with move then microsoft attempted something new with connect and now the wiiu...truly next gen is a way to move the industry forward gamewise and internet wise and options...if its graphics alone then nothing new happens...which is why the wiiu is truly next generation and maybe the only truly next generatioon system.....haters and non-gamers will not understand that concept.
The next generation of consoles starts in 2013
to most people, next gen simply means the next console by sony or microsoft.
most so-called gamers dont even consider nintendo to be in the competition.
fact is, nintendo RUN the industry. if it wasn't for the wii, the industry would have basically crashed. without the wii, there would be no move, no kinect. the industry would have stagnated.
i really dont know how a gamer could have played exclusively on ps3/360, since those consoles had absolutely NOTHING new to offer gamers, that wasn't already present on the ps2/xbox. The only thing ps3/360 gamers benefited from their console, was HD and fancy glow/shiny effects.
meanwhile, wii gamers were in the TRUE next gen, experiencing methods of control the ps3/360 gamers had to wait until the latter part of their consoles lives to enjoy.
tens of millions of people voted with their money and chose the wii as THE console of choice LAST gen.
Wiiu ushers in the NEXT gen, whether the so-called gamers (ie graphic whores) like it or not.