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Rumor: PlayStation 4 gets definitive version of Watch_Dogs, Xbox One resolution "TBD"

Rumor: PlayStation 4 gets definitive version of Watch_Dogs, Xbox One resolution "TBD"

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TripC503853d ago

If the ratings are good, I'll pick this up for the Wii U.

Abash3853d ago

Watch_Dogs feels like it's becoming a big PlayStation series with the way it's showcased with th PS4. I was getting it for PS4 regardless anyways

Ezz20133853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

"720p on PS360, 1080 on PS4, TBD on Xbox One"

"Big difference between last generation and next gen. You can see it. PC can hit up to 60fps 1080, but I think they are aiming for parity with PS4"

"Both hit 30fps easy. I think Xbox One suffers a few dips from 60fps. PS4 is pretty smooth. Definitive version"

"PS4 is pretty smooth.Definitive version"

hmmmmmmmm, i wonder what will also be different between ps4 version and xbox version

pedrof933853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

Where is @Jokesonyou ?

I want him to read this, and save the URL to serve as argument in the future.

dedicatedtogamers3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

I think this story with Watch_Dogs is widespread across the entire next-gen landscape concerning most/all upcoming games:

PS4 is the superior platform for multiplats.

And yet more proof that Xbox One will be holding back multiplat development. Hey, at least last-gen developers had enough integrity to make the 360 version or PS3 version superior in the cases where they were able to better utilize the hardware. This upcoming gen will be the gen of backdoor deals where money changes hands and "parity" is bought in the name of not looking like the vastly inferior system.

aquamala3853d ago

"PC can hit up to 60fps 1080, but I think they are aiming for parity with PS4"

PS4 holding back PC confirmed

MysticStrummer3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

@aquamala - That sounds to me like PC isn't being held back, but whatever floats your conspiracy boat I guess.

Edit - You left out the part that implies what you're suggesting... "definitive version"... but I think that's about the consoles.

PoSTedUP3853d ago

PS4: bang! bang!

Xbox1: *falls down*

Skips3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

"PS4 holding back PC confirmed"

Then X1 must be holding back both... : /

XboxFun3853d ago

DedicatedtoSony is back and trolling as usual. Isn't this why you were gone for so long?

Where is the proof that X1 is holding PS4 back?

"And yet more proof that Xbox One will be holding back multiplat development."

And yet the article specifically says:
"Keep in mind, these are not confirmed numbers, just rumors from a trust source, so take everything with a grain of salt."

So some dips in 60fps that this UNNAMED source THINKS happens and it is automatically holding back multiplat development?

"at least last-gen developers had enough integrity to make the 360 version or PS3 version superior in the cases where they were able to better utilize the hardware"

What?! You did nothing but complain that 360 was holding PS3 games back due to DVD or some parity requirement. But it turns out it was PS3's own cell architecture that was doing it.

So many excuses and lame attempts.

the new FCC, hUMA and 8 gigs of RAM is upon us everyone. I expect a full blog from you too.

thechosenone3853d ago

oh look the examiner just so happened to write up piece explaining how the PS4 would get the definitive version of WD..what a coincidence. :/ hit whore, nothing more.

n4rc3853d ago

God... Is there anything else to report but rumors and unnamed and for all we know, fake sources..

Computersaysno3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

Wanna see the PC version topped out.

If this generation doesnt go PC>PS4>Xbone>Wii U for everything I'll eat my hat.

Devs better push each platform and not wimp out because of potential spec differences

Rageanitus3853d ago

how in hell is it becoming a PS series when its multiplatform???

It's like saying COD is a big Xbox series yet its found on all platforms.

buynit3853d ago

Don't you mean a great ps3 360 ps4 and xb1 great Series?

Last time i checked a great game is a great game it isn't all about resolution..

And its a Rumor! Lol

Eonjay3853d ago

TBD... um... at what point are they gonna decide because its almost show time.

Eonjay3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

When you buy a video card with more power you expect better performance. Its a shame that multiplat titles will shoot for parity instead of potential. When you buy a PS4 you buy better hardware but the political nature of the industry will keep the titles looking equal.

From the developer themselves:

"Big difference between last generation and next gen. You can see it. PC can hit up to 60fps 1080, but I think they are aiming for parity with PS4"

"Both hit 30fps easy. I think Xbox One suffers a few dips from 60fps. PS4 is pretty smooth. Definitive version"

I hope the Xbox owners are happy that that Microsoft has succeed in holding the industry back with weaker hardware.

Thanks A lot.

ShinMaster3853d ago

inb4 "best on PC" comments... oh too late.

JsonHenry3853d ago

They say "up to 60fps" most likely because they will put in a fps cap and top it out at 60fps.

Yes, you read that right. On the PC they cap off your max fps sometimes. Such an odd problem to have, huh?

5eriously3852d ago

["pedrof93 + 15h ago | Well said
Where is @Jokesonyou ?

I want him to read this, and save the URL to serve as argument in the future"]

He is standing in a queue line to cancel the one pre-order then will move to another queue line to do another pre-order. (wink)

DeadlyFire3852d ago (Edited 3852d ago )

Thing about the PC community is graphics cards have branches. Low cheap tier lands at low resolution. High tier lands at next wave high resolution.

"PC can hit up to 60fps 1080, but I think they are aiming for parity with PS4"
PC can actually do alot more than that, but if FPS is capped then it will be rock solid and stable for many resolutions. Average PC resolution likely is 1400, 1600 or so. 1200, 1080, 900, 720 are all acceptable as well. 2160 is the first set for 4K. Expensive as heck, but few do try to game at that resolution now as well.

My PC runs 768x1280 or something to that sort most of the time for my games. Not much higher than 720.

pixelsword3852d ago (Edited 3852d ago )

"If this generation doesnt go PC>PS4>Xbone>Wii U for everything I'll eat my hat.

(off topic)
Open wide, because it won't.

It's not even going that way in the 360/PS3 era.

Like I said earlier, it's all about the cash flow.

http://n4g.com/news/1361512...

You never got a game that was competitive with Crysis, even the following two Crysis games, although Crysis started and continued on the PC; If the PC's flagship game made concessions to jump through the console hoops, and the tech is not as close now (but kinda close), how much more will developers want to jump through the PS4/xbone's hoops just to get their hands on all of that cash when, if nvidia will be essentially alien in terms of graphical techniques compared to consoles, will make the console/PC differences even more pronounced?

Look at Rage from id:

Because of the 360, they took out one of their races and prevented that game from being open world. Not just the PS3 version, but also the PC version although BOTH of the other versions could be open world.

Look at Final Fantasy 13 from Square-Enix:

Final Fantasy 13 was supposed to be somewhat open world as well, but because of space issues we got a super-linear game and things were cut not to support the PS3 or PC, but to support the 360. The fact that the video was horrible on the 360 was due strictly because of the face that they and Microsoft wanted to have the game on one disc.

Look at Grand Theift Auto IV:

Compared to San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV was technologically inferior in terms of size and activities you could to in the game due to their lack of optimization techniques for consoles in general, but the blu-ray could have tipped the scales in favor of a larger city; but because that option wasn't available for the 360, the city was smaller than San Andreas.

Konami pushed hard against Kojima to make MGS4 multiplatform, although Kojima made it apparent in various cutscenes and plot devices (the PS3 controller, for example) that he wanted that to remain off of PCs and the 360 and on the PS3. I don't know if Ground zeroes is multiplatform because of that past pressure, but here we are.

All of these games could have had a larger map, better sequels, and an overall push in technological features on the PC, but none of them did that wasn't apparently easier to do for them as a port, which is better graphics.

(on topic)

Once again, if the xbone is supposed to have such advantages, it shouldn't be this hard to point them out; and as of yet, there's not one game anyone can point to to show them.

on the PS3, you could see the cell processor's advantages in their first games like Resistance, Motorstorm, and Warhawk; but unless I'm wrong, there's nothing yet to show any specific advantage the xbone has.

abzdine3852d ago

xbox one isn't gonna survive for too long, i'm telling you..

andrewsqual3852d ago

@dedicatedtogamers I guess Sony will just have to let their platform exclusives do the talking yet again. ^_^

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TomShoe3853d ago

Wii U? Lmao.

Anyway. Watch Dogs looks amazing. It's just too bad it'll be gimped to not make the folks at MS angry.

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LackTrue4K3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

@ article, what about pc?!?

and what is a Wii U, you speck off????

hduce3853d ago

Who "speck" of something? A Wii U is a console made by a company named Nintendo. It is really fun if you give it a chance.

duducus3853d ago

And if the graphics are closer to the PS4 or XBone version... It could have 720p and 30 fps, but it better look good...

ajax173853d ago

They'd better make damn good use of the gamepad to buy it over the PS4 version. I mean it'd better be revolutionary gameplay. Otherwise, what's the point?

weekev153853d ago

Um maybe because you dont have a ps4 aint aint willing to drop that much cash on a new console cos lets be honest you have a wiiu so have learned to be more tentative on day 1 console purchases.

Lior3853d ago

PC will always be the best version as i will be playing it at 1440p at 60fps hopefully with my gtx 680 SLI config. with the new consoles I can see that even if the ps4 is more powerful such as getting smooth 1080p 60fps and the xbox having many dips in the fps they will make it 30fps for both because its multi platform next gen console hardware and they cant make microsoft look bad.

only exclusive titles will really stand out for ps4 and I know that will happen easily. yes most likely ps4 multiplats will look better with shaders, textures and so on but the fps will always be the same on both consoles and microsoft really screwed up with the hardware which is already very outdated. ps4 less outdated but will perform better in the coming years.

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worldwidegaming3853d ago

Loved the disagrees you got! maybe they should buy you the PS4 version so you can save your money! come on guys, show some love and buy him a REAL GAME! O_o

TripC503853d ago

I feel like Meg from Family Guy.

Automatic793853d ago

This game will be the same on both next generation systems.

Locknuts3853d ago

Lol at all the disagrees. You get that Wii U version dude and enjoy whatever features it offers. Goddamn fanboys.

MasterCornholio3853d ago

Just because of the controller?

You do know that the framerate will be more stable on the PS4 right? If were you I'd go with the PS4 version for the superior gameplay experience.

Oh and about the second controller features. If you have a smartphone you can download the WatchDogs smartphone App for iOS or Android which is what I'm going to do with my tablet.

Nexus 7 2013

Omeganex99993853d ago

I just hope it won't be like iFruit. Damn Rockstar.

BallsEye3853d ago

Rumors for Gamers. Rumors rumors rumors without any sources at all times.

Bluepowerzz3853d ago

now that was the most funniest start to a comment section on n4g ever bubble + funny

SilentNegotiator3853d ago (Edited 3852d ago )

Cool entirely off-topic story, bro.

Of aaaaaaaaall the Watch Dog articles, you thought this was the appropriate place to post that you plan to get the Wii U version?

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney3852d ago (Edited 3852d ago )

wiiU?? LAME... Get the next gen version..

Meanwhile xbox is down grading exclusive games.. lol

"Meh. Wii U is on par with current generation, to be honest."

lol

clouds53852d ago

I agree :) Wii U is simply the best platform for open world games.

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ThatCanadianGuy5143853d ago

Get used to hearing the same thing over and over from here on out.

The gap between the two is huge.MS can muddy the waters for now, with their PR BS but the numbers, and soon the games, won't lie.

Can't wait for the 15th!

tuglu_pati3853d ago

Tables turned this time around. PS4 for multiplat-forms and exclusives and XBO for exclusives only and TV ;).

ThatCanadianGuy5143853d ago

Pretty much.Just a shame even xbones exclusives are shoddy.900p & 30 fps lol

being a $100 more doesn't help either! ;)

miDnIghtEr20C_SfF3853d ago

Yep.. just like how the PS3 is used for movies and blu rays and the occasional exclusive and the 360 for the mp games and exclusives.

MysticStrummer3853d ago

"PS3 is used for movies and blu rays and the occasional exclusive and the 360 for the mp games and exclusives."

...except by everyone I know, who got rid of their 360s in favor of PS3s years ago and never regretted it.

ovnipc3853d ago

Keep dreaming. Xbox will remain as the standard ps4 will only get ports! Ps4 its crap and by this time next year all this drones will be trolling in favor of xbox.

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Goku7813853d ago

That's very funny, a fly swallowing a bumble bee. I tried to tell them but they didn't believe me! Why didn't they believe me!!!!! Dayz you are so right!

worldwidegaming3853d ago

They both screwed everyone over with their low power with their chips. AMD custom made?
Are you kidding me!? Really!? I want shock and awe like last gen and we have the ability to do so but instead we settle...
ps3 and cell were no where near max when it first came out...PS4 and Xbone are hitting a wall starting! (yeah they will eventually climb said wall but still...)
The more PC parts you put in a Console the less Console it becomes to the point where its "PC like"
First people said
"PC is stupid! you gotta install"
then they said
"Why complain about 8gb install...make a sandwich and Deal with it!"
soon they will say
"The PC is ripping off from the Console!"
O_o

Automatic793853d ago

Please stop spreading lies. Some One please bubble this guy out of here. LOL

Automatic793853d ago

@ Day Z

Unless you show me proof. The only one doing PR talking is you. Are you getting paid by Sony? LOL

ThatCanadianGuy5143852d ago

Proof? What do you want? the fact sheet specs showing PS4 is double the GPU of xbone? the better ram? the list of Developers who say the performance gap between the two is significant?

The endless amount of MS PR nonsense?
Take your head out of the sand and look around, it's not hard to find.

fattyuk3852d ago

The 360 exclusives lol.

I bought a 360 for 1 exclusive. ... Alan wake.

then sold my console.

Whilst my ps3 collection is mostly exclusives I want to keep.

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joeyisback3853d ago

should be only on PS3 and PS4

-MD-3853d ago

Never go into business for yourself. You'll fail.

joeyisback3853d ago

so ur saying naughty dog failed since there games is ps3 and ps4 and vita only and ur saying bungie failed when they was 360 only nope they didnt fail Ubisoft wouldnt fail if watch dogs was PS3 PS4 only nice try

DOMination-3853d ago

They are/were first party studios. You can't compare them.

DigitalRaptor3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

If this turns out to be true...

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Ezz20133853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

it SHOULD/MUST be true ...and for all multiplat games as well
it should be pc>ps4>xbone
if not....then 3rd party devs deserve to get blamed for that

BallsEye3853d ago

@Ezz2013

Because you, an n4g dev have the final kits with all the specs and know the architecture of the systems perfectly to say so while Mark Cenry, the maker of ps4 is struggling to keep 30 fps in a revolutionary game Knack that will set a benchmark for devs like Crytek for next 10 years.

DigitalRaptor3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

@ BallsEye

We've been told that 360 multiplats have been better than PS3 versions for years now. Why, when evidence points towards PS4 hardware being significantly better, easier to use with more mature dev tools, and a quicker turn around for development - all based on FACTUAL specs and devs coming out their information, why can people like yourself not handle it when it's this way around?

Secondly, Knack is what it is. No need to cover this again.

Meanwhile, Killzone: Shadow Fall -> 1080p/60fps in multiplayer. open-world style gameplay, expansive and detailed environments, tons of particle effects and impressive lighting, detailed character models.

inFamous: Second Son -> 1080p/60fps. open-world game, incredible animations, great detail, impressive particle effects, dynamic weather and lighting (day and night), environmental destruction, tight fluid gameplay and incredible visuals.

_QQ_3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

uH Oh indeed, there is an obvious typo that sjould say PC.

jhoward5853853d ago

I was looking forward to 60fps on WD. Oh well! I guess I'll have to settle for 30fps.

But something bugs me about Ubisoft claim....

I starting to get the feeling that the reason why Ubisoft went with 30fps is because they don't want one platform to outshine the other platform. That way Ubisoft can make more money.

n4rc3853d ago

That excuse is so ridiculous...

Was there parity when multiplats all ran better on 360?

If the ps4 really is capable of running WD better then the x1, then it will.

If it cant, then it wont... Trying to.claim one platform is the reason it cant is pretty inaccurate

jhoward5853853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

@n4rc
Was there parity when multiplats all ran better on 360?
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No, this situation is different from last GEN. there weren't a huge gap between the 360/ps3 in term of power.

But the x1/ps4/wii U are different as far as computation. In other words, there's a huge gap between platform this GEN.

So there nothing ridiculous about that. Its all about money.

MasterCornholio3853d ago

That's strange I thought Dishonored was better on the PS3 than the Xbox 360 and the same goes for Vanquish and several other multiplats.

So you see not all multiplatform games are better on the 360.

You lose.

Nexus 7 2013

-MD-3853d ago

"I guess I'll have to settle"

The console motto.

MysticStrummer3853d ago

Meanwhile PC gamers settle for emulations of games that don't come to PC. Everyone settles in some way, even those who keep their PC on the bleeding edge settle for the reality that most games won't take advantage of all that power.

-MD-3853d ago (Edited 3853d ago )

"Meanwhile PC gamers settle for emulations of games that don't come to PC."

Sounds like a pro rather than a con to me.

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The entire WatchDogs series is 87% off and it's not even Black Friday

If you are looking for a bargain, check out the huge discounts across the entire WatchDogs series on Steam.

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Watch Dogs Deserves A Remake, More Than Ever

With the world of information and technology, privacy and security growing every day, Watch Dogs deserves another chance in the spotlight, now more than ever.

RaidenBlack992d ago

The only Ubi title that deserves a faithful remake right now is Splinter Cell 1.
All 2014+ Ubi titles are just underwhelming. Especially ones from 2016+ are just cancer.

LucasRuinedChildhood992d ago (Edited 992d ago )

Seriously, are we so far removed from Ubisoft actually making good games that people now praise Watch_Dogs in retrospect?

"Watch_Dogs has remained one of my favourite games of the last ten years." Jesus Christ.

HankHill992d ago

I remember being so disappointed in Watch Dogs when I played it at release. It was alright, but I think I fell for the hype and I needed a game to play on my new PS4.

obidanshinobi992d ago

This is what happens when mediocrity gets praised as good.
Standards are slipping across the whole entertainment industry.
What was once considering rubbish is now considered as OK, what once was OK is now being praised as good etc etc.

LamerTamer992d ago

Everyone has their own likes. I liked it a lot myself. I played through it twice and liked the car chases and the open world with fairly decent environments and missions. It suffered from the whole downgrade thing where they showed graphics that weren't actually there. No game will appeal to everyone but it was still ambitious for it's time.

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gantarat992d ago

assassin's creed 1 should get a remake.

ExBee992d ago

For certain! AC1 was brilliant at the time but with new graphics and gameplay it would be amazing! Do you prefer old combat or new though?

RaidenBlack992d ago

I'd say a reimagining of AC1.
I direct AC1 remake would be a bad idea. It'll need better story pacing and significant better world building.

BlaqMagiq1992d ago

Old. Let it play like how it did with AC2-Syndicate style gameplay but refine the setting and story.

Profchaos992d ago

It would need a lot changed for it to be enjoyable again as even back in 2007 on launch we were all complaining about it's repetitive gameplay go here perform one of three side quests repeat then assassination now do it over and over until a big battle with a unforgiving checkpoint system.

BlaqMagiq1992d ago

Absolutely. It needs it. The only AC I truly didn't enjoy.

chicken_in_the_corn992d ago

I'd prefer it didn't. Ubisoft would make it so bloated, it wouldn't be anywhere near the original

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smolinsk992d ago (Edited 992d ago )

Absolutely, this watch dogs legion was terrible boring.

Profchaos992d ago (Edited 992d ago )

As a fan of the franchise legion was garbage and I regretted my purchase for the first time in the franchise the entire thing felt like an experiment in NPC behaviour and released without the writers input on what makes a good story.

I don't think I'm alone in that feeling though as wrench and Aiden are brought back and the campaign was rewritten to fit them.

I am tempted to buy the season pass to play it again with Aiden but fool me twice shame on me I'm waiting for a deep sale

camel_toad992d ago

Agreed. Despite the annoying hipness of the characters in part 2 I thought it was a really fun game. I was extremely disappointed and surprised at how many steps back they took with Legion. You'd think it was made by an entirely different team. Or was it?

It was just so devoid of fun.

LamerTamer992d ago

Honestly one of my biggest annoyances with Legion is that they took out the camera views for the driving. I mean the behind the car view that they stuck us with is near unplayable. I always used a first person driving view. After two releases why did they take OUT features? I don't get it.

TheSinsibleOne992d ago

The fist watchdog game was the best by far
After that they weren't weird and annoying with that hipster stuff. Aiden was a badass.

LamerTamer992d ago

I thought so at first too. I got used to it and it ended up being good after some play time. I just had to give it a chance.

TheEnigma313992d ago

Remake the PoP series from xbox/ps2/gc era

RaidenBlack992d ago

They are remaking Sands of Time.

TheEnigma313992d ago

That's good news. Hopefully it's done right.

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Inside the Driver game that died so that Watch Dogs could live

From VG247: "When cars slide, they leave tyre marks. In a game like Driver, they’re an aesthetic touch, part of the inherent cool of a handbrake turn. But those dark shadows in the road also tell a story. From tyre marks, you can determine the speed of a vehicle, when it started to skid, and its ultimate direction of travel – long after the car itself has vanished into the distance."

vallencer1057d ago

Different spellings in different parts of the world friend. Tyre is a correct way to spell it.

Pridefall1057d ago

Dunno why you got downvpted when tyre is correct in Australia.

mikefizzled11056d ago

The mystery that is En Fore Gee

neutralgamer19921057d ago

Give us driver San Francisco remastered

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen1057d ago

Why did they stop making some of the best games ever? Driver was one of them.

Gameseeker_Frampt1056d ago

Assassins Creed 2 showed Ubisoft how to make money and Far Cry 2 showed them that gamers don't like complex ideas. Now Ubisoft just turns out games that are just variations of the same thing.

WeAreLegion1057d ago

Best driving mechanics ever made. Nothing has come close.

Gardenia1057d ago

A story driven game with pure driving gameplay. I'd love to see a new Driver game or a remake of the first one.

ApocalypseShadow1057d ago

Yes. This one. A definite remake of the first without adding any ridiculous fluff. The first game had great physics and sound for its time. The start of the car in the beginning cinema I watched constantly. My father and uncles were big muscle and classic car freaks. Only thing crazy about the game was the relentless cops in the last level. Insane the way those police cars were and launched at you.

Bleemcast made it look better just like PC emulators. But would definitely take a remake.

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