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Kinect Kiosk at Gamestop Showcases PS4 Killzone: Shadow Fall

Well that's not supposed to happen, right?

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dedicatedtogamers3956d ago (Edited 3956d ago )

I'm sorry, but how can they tell that is KZ: Shadow Fall? It looks like a city scene from Mirror's Edge (or Mirror's Edge 2, which was just announced).

EDIT @ below

I'm not trying to be contrary, but how do you know? Would you mind linking me to a screenshot from Shadow Fall that matches the picture? It's kinda tough to determine what the game is based on one single picture.

Edit #2

Thank you, good sir! I appreciate it. Yep, looks like false advertising to me.

Smurf13956d ago (Edited 3956d ago )

That is clearly Killzone Shadow Fall.

Screenshot: http://images.eurogamer.net...

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

showtimefolks3955d ago

My best friend is the manager of his store for past 10 years, i was just there today to pick up last of us when he said why am i not pre ordering ps4 and i said what the heck and pre ordered it lol

they are getting 65 PS4 units to 8 xbox one

he said GS is doing free advertisement for ps4, there was a shheet right by check out counter with ps4 listed $399 and xbox listed $499 with all the confirmed games. He said every time someone walks in, they are informing them which console to buy

sony is getting so much free advertisement from gamestop,bestbuy,gamefly and redbox.

and now even the US navy magazine is bashing xbox one lol

http://www.gamespot.com/new...

Kidmyst3955d ago (Edited 3955d ago )

@ Showtimefolks, a complete 180 of the early PS3 and 360 days. Walk into a GS and if you said PS3 they laughed at you and said it's crop, buy a 360. I wonder how many of those employees who supported MSFT heavily now say the opposite.

LOL_WUT3955d ago

Wow first that facebook incident and now this? Someone's definitely going to get slapped over this. ;)

pixelsword3955d ago

This is similar to when that game video site was caught using PS3 footage to try to say that the 360's gameplay was moother and had more effects going on.

Such a incidents do not happen to benefit the PS3, though.

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Muerte24943956d ago

because Xbox One didn't even have devkits at E3. They were powering their games using Nvidia 700 series cards (GTX780) and windows 7 OS. The GTX 780 has alot power than what is suppose to be in Xbox One. Not only was it false advertising at E3 and Facebook, but now you're advertising a PS4 exclusive. If you can't beat them, then join then i guess.

ScubbaSteve3955d ago

It's not false advertising they said they were using comparable hardware at e3. For instance here is a comparison.

The GTX 780 makes the xbox one looks like shit.

GamePeace3955d ago (Edited 3955d ago )

Well, that's what you're thinking. A gtx 780 is not even as good as a GTX 690 and a GTX Titan.
You must consider that the Ps4 chip is maybe PC architekture, but it has been modified.
Even the directx11.1 of Ps4 has been modified, and you PC player are forced to Play the original directx11 from years ago.

"The PS4 sees Sony move to a 64-bit x86 chip architecture, which will be music to the ears of developers, especially those used to working on PC games. The good news doesn’t stop there, though. Developers will be able to take advantage of Microsoft’s latest industry standard DirectX API — DirectX 11.1, but Sony has taken the time to improve upon it, pushing the feature set beyond what is available for PC games development.

Those improvements include better shader pipeline access, improved debugging support features out the box, and much lower level access to the system hardware enabling developers to do “more cool things.” That’s achieved not only through an modified DirectX 11.1 API, but also a secondary low-level API specifically for the PS4 hardware."

The last line is my favorite.

http://www.geek.com/games/s...

Muerte24943955d ago

Seeing as how EA is using AMD as the lead architecture for all Frostbite engine games (all their next gen offerings except sports), there is only one conclusion I can draw from this. Developers didn't have the time to optimize nvidia drivers for an AMD coded game, so the GTX780 was just there to brute force the damn thing. The GTX780 is 32% more powerful than the GTX690, but with the right overclock, slightly under Titan.

SITH3955d ago (Edited 3955d ago )

"The GTX780 is 32% more powerful than the GTX690, but with the right overclock, slightly under Titan."

LMAO, and here is why. http://www.gpureview.com/sh...

Never mind a GTX 690 is two 680s on one card. Where you people come up with these absurd claims with no proof is beyond me.

Even overclocking the 780 can not touch the GTX 690.

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AngelicIceDiamond3955d ago

Who did this again? So its false?

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JetP06193955d ago

he just went full retard. before making comments make sure you have sources to back it up. lmfao because that is clearly killzone shadowfall.

Foliage3955d ago

I'm all for pointing our the many anti-consumer tactics by Microsoft (take your pick); but there isn't much of a story here. The local store messed up; Microsoft would not be behind this at all. The 360 has gone stagnant; so they could have just wanted to use the screen; but have a deal in place to run the Kinect ads for a certain amount of time. If anything, Microsoft should be pissed off (not showing their product) and Sony (showing a product their competitor can't compete with; but displayed as on the competitor platform).

oof463955d ago

@Showtimefolks: Ouch. Just...ouch.

Kohven3955d ago

Yeah...might be BF4 too...

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Lovable3956d ago

False advertising huh. Gotta show them grpx to sell kinects

Godmars2903956d ago (Edited 3956d ago )

Gamestop, or a GS employee, messing with MS.

Its now a full on revolt.

quenomamen3955d ago

Full Revolt brah, what was MS thinking ? Gamestop would stand there and get horse f!@cked ? While they took money out they pockets. I suspect BestBuy to push PS4 much more than X1 since they also trade and sell used games.

Godmars2903955d ago (Edited 3955d ago )

Except you can "play" used games on the XBO. Just have to jump through hoops. Can only trade them in at certain stores.

BootHammer3956d ago

A little late for April Fools...LOL.

Cam9773955d ago

It seems like the "power of the cloud" helped turn an XBONE into a PS4!
/s

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Killzone After a Decade in Hibernation

It's been 10 years since Killzone: Shadow Fall arrived for PlayStation 4 early adopters, and there's no sign of another sequel.

Obscure_Observer154d ago

Sadly it was dumped by Guerrilla to focus on Horizon games only. Mainline, VR and Multiplayer.

Vengeance1138154d ago

lmao sadly? Are you pretending to have actually played the series lol Sorry bud, no Killzone on Xbox.

Cacabunga153d ago

With the downfall of COD and BF, Killzone def. has a chance to make a groundbreaking comeback

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Notellin153d ago (Edited 153d ago )

What a low-functioning reply here typical of the fanboy N4G community.

Rimeskeem154d ago

“Dumped”

I think it’s called moving on.

Barlos153d ago (Edited 153d ago )

They brought out 4 main games and 2 spin offs: one on PSP and one on Vita. That's a decent run for any series. I also understand that Shadow Fall wasn't a success commercially despite it coming out at PS4 launch, and as a big Killzone fan even I couldn't get into it, so I think Sony/Guerrilla could see it was time to move on.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love another Killzone game in the vein of KZ2 but it's just not happening. Hell, I'd even take a remake or remaster of the first 3 games.

I'd hardly say it was "dumped" though, it spanned 3 console generations and 2 handheld generations.

1Victor153d ago

@obscured:”Sadly it was dumped by Guerrilla to focus on Horizon games only. Mainline, VR and Multiplayer”

Happily it was dumped by Guerrilla to focus on Horizon games only. Mainline, VR and Multiplayer( edited to reflect the writer true feelings and allegiance)
Kill zone was a FPS far ahead of its glitched competitors with nauseating bad camera angles, 10 years old screaming curses like a drunk sailor and bot aiming assist.

ChasterMies153d ago

“Sadly”?

The Horizon games were among the best games of all time. Killzone Shadowfail wasn’t.

Shane Kim153d ago

True, but damn the memories of KZ2 multiplayer. Still no MP as fun as that to this date.

Mr_cheese153d ago

Dumped and shelved are two different things

Tacoboto153d ago

And Sony as a whole dumped the FPS genre so they wouldn't have products competing with COD and (until purchase) Destiny.

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GoodGuy09154d ago

I loved the KZ2+3 campaigns and MP in 2. There could be so much more done with the franchise. Horizon although good, I wish they'd go back to this wonderful IP. Take a break from Horizon please.

Flawlessmic153d ago

Agreed dude, I would absolutely love a reboot of the series, one can only hope that either resistance or killzone makes a return.

Have nothing but great memories, especially of the first 3 games, but all 4 were show stoppers graphically.

blackbeld153d ago

To making it a successful reboot they have to change that buttons layout! Make it playable like the cod button layout. Otherwise I’ll skipping it again.

Rynxie153d ago

And that's the reason why many fps games failed. Instead of being original and catering to it's fans, they tried to make it like cod. No, kz doesn't need cod button layout. It needs to be like it was on kz2 or balanced liked kz3.

Lightning77154d ago

I think Kill Zone would do great in Sony's LS push. As well as MAG reboot and bring back Resistance into LS.

Sharky231153d ago

@Lightning77

I think WarHawk would have been a great Live service game.

thorstein154d ago

Killzone games were so polished. The gameplay was just simple joy. MP was one of the best experiences.

I remember KZ3, just staring at how awesome they animated the water and then getting wasted because of it.

P_Bomb154d ago

It’s been a decade? Now I’m sad.

LiViNgLeGaCY152d ago

I hear ya bud. We're due for a revival.

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GameStop Boss Says Disc Drives Should Be Required On Game Consoles

"It would be great if people had to buy more of the thing," says guy who makes money selling the thing.

XiNatsuDragnel224d ago

Absolutely consoles needs disc drives.

wesnytsfs224d ago

Nah should be optional. Not a PS fan but I like their strategy of selling an optional external optical drive. Its all about Options and this will let everyone get their way. Cheaper for digital only and then you can chose to pay more for the optical drive if that is important to you.

Profchaos224d ago

That's not official yet it's only a rumour

Eonjay223d ago

@Profchaos

But what he describes already exists in the 2 base models. If it is a rumor you can blame Microsoft for really backing it in court but if we are honest we all know it's true.

Profchaos223d ago

@Eonjay I'm not denying the appeal of it I can see it being a useful mechanism for allowing gamers to upgrade as needed however until there's concrete proof and not speculation and remember ms still bases that court submitted document off of the same leaks we see on Reddit, 4chan etc I just can't believe it.

The system would be further opened to exploitation and they would need to release an overpriced drive for consumers to buy for it and sure as they do we will hear complaints over the cost of it

ChasterMies223d ago

Absolutely consoles don’t need disc drives. My house has 2 PS5 digital editions, one since launch. Zero issues with the lack of disc drives. In fact, the digital purchasing lets us all share each other’s games, usually mine, and play the same game at the same time on-line.

shadowT224d ago

Optional drives would be best strategy.

-Foxtrot224d ago

If they did then collectors wouldn’t be getting f***** over with discless collectors editions

jeromeface223d ago

yea they would, discs cost extra... even when you're already paying a premium

-Foxtrot223d ago (Edited 223d ago )

Lmao

We are paying roughly the same now without the discs. There’s literally collectors editions which are roughly in the same price range that have a disc.

I’d rather pay a little more for something physical anyway

RupeeHoarder224d ago

No shock, GameStop is alive because of trading. If they don't have used games on their shelves they are absolutely donezo.

darthv72224d ago

Well of course the GS boss thinks this... that's their bread and butter business. That and funco pops and clothing, though those two were added as a means to supplement the decline in people buying used games or even new games. GS just sucks overall when it comes to gaming. I buy my physical stuff on Amazon or Best Buy.

As for "requiring" disc drives... nah. Not anymore, but i like having them as an option. They had a means back when games actually ran off the discs and were more/less complete. Now they are incomplete and the disc is really an installer with a license to play. If you want to change games you have to take out the disc and put in another. Its more convenient to just use digital. I have been into digital for years now and when the PSPortal comes along i wont even have to go into my game room. I will just play my PS5 from my couch downstairs. I have a bunch of digital installed games to my 5... I'm all set.

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Xbox Series X owners can effectively grab a 'free' PlayStation 5 right now

Gamingbible writes: "Luckily, if you’re living in the US you can trade your Xbox into Gamestop, where you’ll receive a hefty amount of cash as well as a $50 bonus for certain customers, just short of enough to buy the PS5."

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Jin_Sakai253d ago

A good deal for those who want a console with games.

S2Killinit252d ago (Edited 252d ago )

Lol well, we tried. But you cant save a person from drowning if they wanna hold on to their fur coat.

Im kidding off course.

Hypertension140252d ago

@Julion0715 @ichdich

So you guys won't change consoles?, give me reasons.

Your answers will probably explain why I'm so f**cking pissed off at Microsoft for buying two large mulitplatform publishers.
It isn't easy right? but you guys don't care because is not happening to you.

Lightning77252d ago

No thank you? N4G won't stand for this blasphemy!

SF releases next month hopefully that should give ppl incentive to keep their console. I know there's PC you can play there to but not everyone wants to play on PC.

Rockstar252d ago (Edited 252d ago )

@Hyper,

My guess is they love either their piece of plastic, their corporate overlords or gaming on the cheap.

Likely a combination...

itsmebryan252d ago

@hyper
Gamepass and I have a gaming PC so, I can play all the Sony "exclusives " at a higher frame rate and graphical fidelity. Why would I trade my Xbox for PS5.

After adding ABK they will have even more games at a great value.

Lexreborn2252d ago

@bryan

By that same logic what would be the point of having an Xbox? If you have a pc that handles both ps5 and Xbox games you don’t need either.

Rockstar252d ago

@ Lex,

Bringing logic into it?
That's low!

itsmebryan252d ago

@lex
I got my gaming PC last year to replace my old PC and I already had a XSX. It's pretty simple.
So, Zero horizon was disappointing and Spiderman/ miles ( got both for $50)are just ok. I might get R&C when it goes on sale.

Zhipp252d ago

@Hypertension
If I had time for a PS5 I would have bought a PS5 by now. I intend to someday, but at the moment my backlog is too big. Not only would I have to trade in all my games (for pennies on the dollar) and rebuy them for PS5, but Xbox actually finally has some exclusives coming out in the near future that interest me. I'll get a PS5 whenever Naughty Dog's next game comes out, at the latest.

fr0sty252d ago (Edited 252d ago )

@itsme

"I can play SOME the Sony "exclusives " years later. Some of them run better, some run worse." - Fixed

MrNinosan251d ago

@bryan
Your logic is amazing.
Not even close to all the Playstation games is being released on PC, and if they are, it's years past release, and often in a state when PC masterrace people cries anyways.
By logic, you should have a PS5, a PC and maybe a Switch if you're into that crap.

Especially as 100% of the Xbox games is also release on the PC, day and day.

Toncsipapa251d ago

Obsivously you get dislikes on this ps fanbooooy page :D

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Rockstar252d ago

@Jin

Judging by the replies here some of these people don't prefer games :).

On topic, I wish I could trade in my xbsx for a steam deck!

Julion0715252d ago

Then sell the x and get a steam deck 🤦🏾‍♂️

Rockstar252d ago

Why didn't I think of that?
Thanks for the tip! /s

goldwyncq251d ago (Edited 251d ago )

What games? FFXVI is the only true exclusive PS5 has right now and that's going to PC eventually too.

itsmebryan252d ago

@jin-Sakai
What games are you looking forward to this year?

Jin_Sakai251d ago

Spider-Man 2 and there’s plenty of great games to play that released over the years. Can’t say the same for Xbox.

DarXyde251d ago (Edited 251d ago )

There's a pretty decent slate of games coming out this year for all platforms. Armored Core looks great, Mortal Kombat 1 looks great, the info we're getting on Tekken 8 has me thinking it's coming this year. Sea of Stars can't be slept in either. If we're just talking about PlayStation games, Spider-Man 2 and Stellar Blade are expected to release this year and both look great.

I believe jin-sakai has an Xbox Series X (I could be wrong), but I reckon they're interested in those games, along with Starfield. That aside, Mario Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Star Ocean, and Suikoden I and II are all very welcome titles for the rest of the year.

I think no matter what platform you're playing on, there's enough there to generate a backlog.

EDIT: How the hell did I forget Lies of P? 🤡

shinoff2183251d ago

Darxyde

"Starfield. That aside, Mario Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Star Ocean, and Suikoden I and II"

Enough said. That's my game slate for the rest of the year.

DarkkMinion252d ago

That ain't a deal at all. Trading in a beast of a console for that, I don't think so.

Jin_Sakai251d ago

It’s a beast alright. Lol

“Digital Foundry about XSX teraflops advantage : It's kinda all blowing up in the face of Xbox Series X“

Jin_Sakai251d ago

All these “No thank you” comments from duplicate accounts. Lol

Christopher251d ago

I mean, I wouldn't trade in one console for another but instead buy both, prioritizing one over the other based on games I like.

Jin_Sakai251d ago

That would be the obvious choice but some might only be able to afford one or the other. And you have fans who will only support their console of choice regardless.

FinalFantasyFanatic251d ago (Edited 251d ago )

The PS5 is a better deal in the end, I really can't see the appeal of sticking with the Xbox.

DOMination-251d ago

"A good deal for those who want a console with games."

Like what? After all that bravado, the only game you could name was one that isn't out yet (Spider-Man 2)

Don't get me wrong, the XSX lineup in pathetic. But lets not pretend that the PS5 is any better. You can count the number of console exclusives for both on one hand.

If you're looking at games announced with release windows, there's only one console to get as it stands if you want games and it's not the PS5.

Jin_Sakai251d ago

PS5 has one slow year yes but they will start pumping out games soon and everyone knows the quality of their first party games are unmatched.

shinoff2183251d ago

Did the Xbox get any legend of heroes games, alot of jrpg type games skip the Xbox so unless your not into those types of games Xbox isn't a good choice at all. Alot of us from what I see have stuck with sony for the longest because they've had a great jrpg catalogue from 3rd party developers that xbox just can't touch. Those of us that enjoy alot of different games will get both consoles , I bought my series x about two weeks ago for starfield. It will only get used for a game here or there, most likely anything rpg related.

crazyCoconuts251d ago

Hard to tell who are in the Xbox Ambassador program from some of these comments. But for the masses, the console sales numbers are telling us which way the winds are blowing. XBox is in an important/pivotal moment right now imo

The_Blue251d ago

It's cool, I'll stick with my Xbox.

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Elda252d ago

At this point in time If I didn't own a PS5 I would have done this in a heartbeat but I had already acquired a PS5 first before I acquired an XBSX.

darthv72252d ago

I'll stick to keeping both. Gamestop though... seems kind of desperate to take in Series X units. What could they be plotting???

Eonjay252d ago

Almost certainly their plan is to charge obscenely high prices for a used Xbox.

myfathersbastard251d ago

They make pure profit on used consoles. They don’t share any of it. And they’re generally only like $50-$100 cheaper than new.
So they “sell”a PS5, make their small cut from that. Then sell the refurbished Xbox and get to keep all of it. It’s win win. They get a small cut on PS5, and a large cut from the Xbox.

Profchaos251d ago

Could be two fold sell as much base ps5 stick before the slim or pro drop and resell the xsx for those after a starfeild machine

jznrpg251d ago

PS gamers buy games number one. And they make money off used consoles. It’s a double benefit for them

Charlieboy333251d ago

Collecting more Series X consoles to sell on to MS for the cloud

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Lexreborn2252d ago

I just want some games for my series X I have both since release and after weighing the offerings in PS Essentials to Gamepass I quickly realized I Owned anything of worth in both catalogs. And, the things I didn't I didn't see as justifiable for maintaining both subs.

Since then my series X is a legacy machine that I play my old games on and that's it. 3 years ago I really thought from that Xbox showcase we were going to have some great games by now. Instead, it's just been a lot of meh

Chevalier251d ago

Yep. That's why I waited this generation to have a reason to buy the Series X. Got horribly burnt buying the Xbox One because I decided they had games I was interested in then they canceled the games I wanted right after.

Was tempted after they had that great showing awhile back and am glad I waited because it would have collected dust for 2 years otherwise. Couple games out and on the horizon that look pretty good. Might be a good purchase in a couple years.

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