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‘Assassin’s Creed 4’ director: Would you buy ‘Black Flag’ on Xbox One or PS4?

If you are the type of gamer who will be getting both the PS4 and Xbox One, but you're not sure whether or not to buy the Xbox One version of Assassin's Creed 4 versus the PS4 edition, we may have some insight to help with that.

In an exclusive interview with Examiner, Assassin's Creed 4 game director Ashraf Ismail talked about the differences between the Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game and which version of the game has more to offer gamers.

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PFFT3844d ago

Both probably. If i had both consoles the chances of me getting both version would be high.

TomahawkX3844d ago

Why would you get both? The xbone version doesn't have anything different, no kinect or cloud powerz. Unless you just want to play it using the xbone controller, or you're just rich and don't give a ****

AlexanderNevermind3844d ago

If I were getting both systems, I would get it for the system that has the extra content. I have no controller preference as I am one who is good with both the PS and Xbox controller. By all accounts the PS4 version offers more bang for your buck.

PFFT3844d ago

Well much of it would have to do with the Online portion. Play online with both my XBO and PS4 friends. I wish i was rich but i do work hard for my vices. And gaming is one of them.

xHeavYx3844d ago

I'd get the version with 1 hour of extra content

MrSwankSinatra3844d ago

Actually it does have kinect features.

thechosenone3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

PS4 version no question.

"Ubisoft Explains PS4 Version of Assassin’s Creed 4, Will Have Superior Waves And Wind Simulation"
http://gamingbolt.com/ubiso...

Legion213844d ago

@thechosenone they never said what he was comparing it to. For all we know they were comparing the PS3 version to the PS4.

nukeitall3844d ago

I would just get it on the platform I prefer. The extra hour of content is nice, but not worth agonizing over the controller I don't like.

The extra remote play is kind of useless unless you have a PS Vita, which I don't.

UltimateMaster3844d ago

The PS4 version will be even more incredible than the PS3 version.

It'll feature more realistic vegetation, better storms and rain effect, more realistic ocean naval combat simulation with better ocean waves.

Generally all around better.

But if you're only playing it for the story, then it may not matter much anyway. It's the same game story wise.

UltimateMaster3843d ago

Here's a good reason why to pick the PS version over Xbox:

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

Saviour3843d ago

@thechosenone - You Better read that article about Ps4 having better wind simulation again. He's talking about ps3 vs ps4 and not vs xbox. Xbox one next gen there will be no noticable difference interm of graphics and phsics.

PeaSFor3843d ago

pretty much ALL game on ps4 will be playable on psvita by remoteplay so its a no brainer, Xbone for exclusivity and PS4 for everything else.

minimur123843d ago

well, being as I'm getting a PS4, it'd be pretty silly to get the X1 version :)

mikeslemonade3843d ago

Neither this game looks robotic and too many scripted animations. I'm not here to play up-res current gen games.

dantesparda3843d ago

@Nuke

"I would just get it on the platform I prefer. The extra hour of content is nice, but not worth agonizing over the controller I don't like."

I agree, "agonizing" over having to use/put up with that 360 controller is just not worth it

"The extra remote play is kind of useless unless you have a PS Vita, which I don't."

Just like if you dont have a smartphone or tablet then smartglass is "kind of useless", oh wait, smartglass is just "useless" period.

Nuke you're a wannabe neutral joke, try harder. And to all the stupid fanboys who think there is such a big difference between dualshock and the 360 controller. There ISNT!!! they are far more the same than they are different. They both have the same number of buttons, in basically the same exact place and the same number and kind of control sticks/pads. And even have the same form factor/shape, the biggest difference is the reversing of the stick/dpad on the left-side of the controller.

badz1493843d ago

not buying the game as I'm not a fan but if you have PS Vita, PS4 version is a no brainer for the Remote Play, right? and not to forget the exclusive extra contents too.

Chrischi19883843d ago

and because it isnt any different, he has to take the PS version?

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hankmoody3844d ago

That game is way too big for me to dedicate two consoles worth of playing to, especially with so much else out there worthy of attention but hey, if it floats your boat then by all means.

RedDeadLB3843d ago

Wow, look at the freaking disagrees.

I guess some people honestly disagree you'll get the game on PC. Looks like they know you better than yourself. Tough luck homie.

sinjonezp3843d ago (Edited 3843d ago )

Forget the hate. I will be getting this on PC as well. Upgrading to gtx770 or rx290 sli or crossfire. So I can play at 1080p everything turned on with no frame rate issues. Just like I will get titanfall on PC. That game is meant for PC . the community will make that game incredible beyond its release. If you game on PC cool. You cannot knock the person for wanting the superior experience. I will get a ps4 but not for multiplat. Just exclusives. Any multiplat should be played on PC. Say what you want but once you do there is no going back.

M-M3843d ago

@dmitrijs88, @Buljo, @sinjonezp

This is an article about next generation consoles, not PCs.

KazHiraiFTW3843d ago

Obviously PC. An article about PS4 vs Xdone is just pointless, the sheep have already chosen what money grubbing corporation they've bent over for, for a much lesser quality experience mind you. They will basically end up the same.

Sinjonexp you might want to wait for benchmarks before you upgrade apparently Ubisoft has a huge contract with Nvidia so their games may perform better. However if you like Battlefield AMD has the new Mantle API so you have to weigh your options.

Bolts3843d ago

The PC version is crippled by Uplay. I would rather buy the console version just to have my achievements go to my Playstion Network id instead of the Uplay blackhole.

badz1493843d ago

@KazHiraiFTW

"Obviously PC. An article about PS4 vs Xdone is just pointless, the sheep have already chosen what money grubbing corporation they've bent over for, for a much lesser quality experience mind you."

sheep? aren't you a smartass! PCs that can outperform the PS4 and Xbone at this point in time is easily at least double the price of either console! the real question; is there any $400 PC that can run the game better than next gen consoles? I don't think so! so STFU! damn....I absolutely hate PC elitist like you!

I play most multiplats on my PC too and my PC cost 3 times the PS3, so of course I'm expecting games to look better, right? there's really no need for name calling for what people prefer, plus this is next gen discussion! go bring your PC ego somewhere else!

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Goku7813844d ago

Who thinks like that? I have all systems (still waiting on Wii U) but only get which one i deem best or best preference (I prefer PS controller). In this situation PS4

Lior3844d ago

You can buy the ps4 controller and play it on pc, Sony confirmed you can use the new controller on pc on release

ZodTheRipper3844d ago

^ I'm preferring to play on a console - so PS4 for me as well.

Cloudyday713844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

I'm getting it on the Xbone because it will be better balanced.

Back-to-Back3843d ago

tooMuchBalance.jpg

DealWithIt.avi

sinjonezp3843d ago

@cloudy

Best comment I have read all day Lol.

Cable2kx3843d ago

I really think he was being sarcastic

Pope_Kaz_Hirai_II3843d ago

Cloudyday71 + 10h ago
I'm getting it on the Xbone because it will be better balanced.
#1.5(Edited 10h ago) | Agree(5) | D#

Never go full retard.

rainslacker3843d ago

Sarcasm often goes unappreciated, or unnoticed on N4G.

GezForce3843d ago

Here's a bubble for being funny :)

solidjun53843d ago

LMAO!!! People lighten up. This was classic sarcasm. +1

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Lior3844d ago

neither I would make the sensible decision with the pc version and play it at 1440p

Studio-YaMi3843d ago

If you have the rig to support it then by all means,knock yourself out,it's your money.

Till I build a decent rig with duel 780 SLI I'll just stick with the PS4 version which happens to have exclusive extra content.

Bhuahahaha3844d ago

let me guess xbone version you'll be getting from papa
ps4 is from mama right?

PlayStation_43844d ago

PS4 has exclusive content (not much but a deciding factor), and according to Ubisoft better wind/water simulation.

So I'd go for that personally, and unless your friends are on X1 you probably should too.

Beastforlifenoob3843d ago

I would buy it on ummmm...
either PC or PS4 its a hard choice, probs the PS4.

showtimefolks3843d ago

i gave up on AC series after the 2nd because of boring combat, i understand many love this franchise so more power to them. if i was interested i would buy it for ps4

KontryBoy7063843d ago

wow... just throwing money in a hole

Gamer19823843d ago

Id get the wiiu version due to lack of DLC XD. Seriously though the PC version all the way..

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cell9893844d ago

Let's be realistic, I'd buy the PS4 version #superior #betterresolution #framerateisking

torchic3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

#dontyougetit #its2013 #weputhashtagsineverything

PrimeGrime3843d ago (Edited 3843d ago )

Well said. This hashtag stuff makes me cringe. Reminds me of really ignorant acronyms.

"I dont see whats the problem with #hashtags, they come handy, you dont have to write a whole sentence"

Just when I thought I couldn't see anything more stupid than what I have already.

GryestOfBluSkies3844d ago

i just face palmed so hard that i almost broke my nose.

cell9893844d ago

I dont see whats the problem with #hashtags, they come handy, you dont have to write a whole sentence

GryestOfBluSkies3844d ago (Edited 3844d ago )

you dont have to write a whole sentence? please tell me about how much time you saved.

http://i.imgflip.com/1bim.j...

cactusjack3843d ago

cell, you just wrote a whole sentence, with the hashtag.

NexGen3844d ago

Because hashtags aren't sentence substitutes...they're twitter search words. You might have missed the memo, but this isn't twitter, and the hashtag does nothing here other than make you look like a tool.

Legion213844d ago

It hope so, in the E3 demo there was some terrible framerate issues.

Studio-YaMi3843d ago

They did show another gameplay from EuroGamer and it was fairly smooth.

Probably an old build or a damaged PS4 on the E3 demo.

Feralkitsune3843d ago

A demo months ago of a game in development on brand new system had having issues? WHAT?!

Legion213842d ago

@Feralkitsune I'm just saying the I hope they optimized properly for the release, no need for the sarcasm. No one wants a broken game.

TechMech23843d ago

#superiorisamatterofopinion

TechMech23842d ago

@badz149
Yes it is. I believe that the overall internet features allowed by Xbox one make it a superior system for me. See. Opinion. Quit being a fanboy.

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ufo8mycat3844d ago

That boxart made my decision for me
"60 minutes of additional gameplay"

MasterCornholio3844d ago

According to the developer the PS4 version is superior due to the extra content and remote play.

Sounds about right but we won't know the difference in visuals until the launch of this title.

Nexus 7 2013

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Leaked Early Prototype Footage Reveals Development Stages Of Several Assassin's Creed Games

Prototype footage from several of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed titles has leaked, revealing early stages of their development.

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The Best Pirate-Themed Video Games (Not Skull and Bones)

BY JASON MONROE: The very best pirate-themed video games that you should play instead of the disappointment that is Skull and Bones.

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thorstein46d ago

PoE: Deadfire, Unless you have a or PS5 or an SSD don't bother, loading times are insane. A minute and a half to go into a room to investigate a desk in an inn and then an additional 1 1/2 minutes to leave the room and then load to leave the inn???

And they never fixed it.

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Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag vs Skull and Bones Video Comparison Is an Eye-Opener

Ubisoft has just released Skull and Bones on PC and consoles. And, from the looks of it, the game wasn’t received well by some gamers. Not only that but it appears that Skull and Bones can be worse than Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, a game that came out a decade ago.

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OtterX60d ago (Edited 60d ago )

I wanted a Black Flag sequel so bad. It's still my favorite AC entry. The fact that they ignored everything that we loved about that game in this "spiritual successor" is making me enjoy watching this game crash and burn quite a bit. Either do it right or don't do it at all. (I understand the legal binding they got themselves into with the Singapore government to release this game at all costs)

/grabs popcorn

isarai60d ago

My thing is, if the Singapore govt was forcing you to do it at all cost, why not make what people wanted? How did ubi delay it for 5yrs, then again for 1yr and not just make a similar experience to black flag? How do you spend so much time and make so little?

Chocoburger59d ago

Ubisoft did make a sequel, Assassin's Creed: Rogue. It has a short campaign, and its packed with filler side quests for upgrades, but it's still a decent time.

It released on the same day as Assassin's Creed: Unity, so it was mostly forgotten.

porkChop60d ago

11 years of development. Multiple restarts. All the while people have been saying they don't want some pirate game where you can't even get off your ship. 11 years of people telling Ubisoft all they want is a pirate game that's basically Black Flag without any of the assassin or animus stuff. Yet they still served up this trash that no one wanted, charged $70 for it, and had the balls to call it AAAA.

The Guillemot family honestly needs to be forced out of Ubisoft. They've doubled down on everything players don't like about their games, they want AI to create "rough drafts" of their stories rather than letting their writers do their jobs, and they literally do not give a shit what their playerbase actually wants. 5-6 years ago their stock was worth more than 4x what it's currently worth. The company is dying.

Jin_Sakai60d ago (Edited 60d ago )

What has happened to developers? How can you possible make a worse looking game 11 years later? It’s honestly mind boggling.

darksky59d ago

It's because the older developers were better at it. The new generation pass most of their exams by copying code from around the web so are not nearly as good at understanding what they are developing.

LucasRuinedChildhood59d ago (Edited 59d ago )

No, here's the truth:
https://www.channelnewsasia...
This was made in Singapore and it's the first game of this scale to be made there. Ubisoft would probably cancel it normally since it clearly wasn't shaping up well but they were getting government grants to try build up the industry there.

Do you really think game developers are radically different than just 10 years ago? And this game has been development since Black Flag released.

Using one crap game to trash a whole industry of developers is stupid. It's like saying "Alien Colonial Marines proves that game developers suck now."

yeahokwhatever59d ago

i know this to be at least part of the puzzle from experience.

senorfartcushion59d ago

It's the multiplayer aspect of the world. MP games look worse than single player games, period. Every comparison we keep seeing are for games like Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad and Skull and Bones. They all have multiplayer focusses.

SyntheticForm60d ago

God, I'd love a remake of Black Flag.

Yi-Long60d ago

Enough has been said about this game already. The gaming world shrugged when it was announced so many years ago, and instead of listening to all the criticisms from the community back then, Ubi just sailed on and kept making a game nobody really wanted. What a waste of money and effort.

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