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The next-gen's potential isn't defined by the launch games

MMGN: "The launch lineup for both the PS4 and Xbox One is easily the best we’ve ever had (both first and third-party) for at least three generations. We've still got a little bit to go before first and third-party developers realise the full potential and technical power behind both machines, and missing out or being overly critical on either console from misjudgment of their launch titles would be a mistake."

jc485733830d ago

launch games do not define a console's legacy.

Gazondaily3830d ago

Indeed, although they can be an important part of it. In a few years however, people will associate the likes of Infamous and Drive Club with the launch titles considering how soon they will be releasing.

jc485733829d ago

I don't know. Some of them had little effect on how well a console did.

darthv723829d ago

I've been to this circus many many times. the opening acts are exactly that. they are the warm up for the main attractions.

games like super mario world, altered beast, battle arena toshinden...etc are all great games in their own right but we all knew that better ones would come along.

Launch games are meant to give people something to play while patiently waiting for the heavy hitters to make their entrance. This is only the beginning.

AngelicIceDiamond3829d ago (Edited 3829d ago )

Since people recognize what these consoles are fully about, they're buying it because they know what's in store when it comes to the games.

I wouldn't even say hardcore PlayStation or Xbox fans are buying the consoles solely for the post launch.

Any gamer buying the console are looking for that Uncharted or God Of War or Gears and Halo.

Plus new Ip's from both Sony and MS. And that's the secret sauce here. Gamers are full aware of new Ip's and new franchise that are being made and brand new experiences, from the None hardcore crowd. The crowd that's between hardcore and core

Imo that's who's buying the PS4 now and X1 next week. The gamer has grown and more aware then previous gens.

Sarcasm3829d ago

It doesn't get through fanboys heads though.

The reason I'm sold on the PS4 without hesitation is because of what they provided last generation with the PS3. Despite the technical hurdles, the PS3 ended up delivering some of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. A judging by the way the PS4 has already started, we're in for another PS2 era of gaming.

Plagasx3829d ago (Edited 3829d ago )

Exactly. If that was the case then PS3, PS2 and PS1 would have all been failures...

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kratos_TheGoat3829d ago

so far I'm liking xbox first party line up no shooter just driving, open world, fighting, & my second favorite genre h&s

RPG_Lover3829d ago

This site is so hypocritical

MidnytRain3829d ago (Edited 3829d ago )

I'm guessing I should put off my PS4 purchase until then.

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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_Observer177d ago

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

Vengeance1138177d ago

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

Cacabunga177d ago

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

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Notellin176d ago (Edited 176d ago )

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

Rimeskeem177d ago

“Dumped”

I think it’s called moving on.

Barlos176d ago (Edited 176d 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.

1Victor176d 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.

ChasterMies176d ago

“Sadly”?

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

Shane Kim176d ago

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

Mr_cheese176d ago

Dumped and shelved are two different things

Tacoboto176d 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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GoodGuy09177d 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.

Flawlessmic177d 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.

blackbeld177d 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.

Rynxie176d 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.

Lightning77177d ago

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

Sharky231176d ago

@Lightning77

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

thorstein177d 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_Bomb177d ago

It’s been a decade? Now I’m sad.

LiViNgLeGaCY176d ago

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

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20 Years of Guerrilla: The Story of a PlayStation Studio

The Amsterdam-based studio reflects on its humble beginnings, beloved franchises, and growth through the years.

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SullysCigar367d ago

Up there with the top tier in the industry. Love Guerrilla Games - Horizon Burning Shores is simply STUNNING.

1Victor367d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar367d ago

Same. They nailed it with Horizon. The trouble is I also want a new Killzone! Can't I just have it all?!

jznrpg367d ago

I’m with you I want Horizon 3 , Killzone and new IPs

badz149367d ago

I have yet to play Burning Shores as I just started Forbidden West (bought at launch, just unwrapped last weekend LOL) and playing on PS5.

man...I still can't believe the graphics especially now I'm playing it on my LG OLED. that graphics and with stable performance backing it up, GG really is the master of their craft!

Vengeance1138367d ago

32.7M sales in the Horizon franchise! With 8.4M coming from Forbidden West alone! Truly a hugely successful game and franchise as a whole. Looking forward to Horizon III

Shane Kim367d ago

That's kind of a huge drop though. It's only been two games.

VersusDMC367d ago

One year after realease HZD sold 7.6 million.

https://www.noobfeed.com/ne...

So not a drop off.

Unless you're saying a HFW should have sold as much now as HZD sold in 5 years?

Vengeance1138367d ago

It's been 3 games, this includes Call of the Mountain. Also no, its a great improvement over HZD.

solideagle367d ago

lol you are comparing:

HZD: 28 February 2017 - May 2023 (6 years+)

HFW: 18 February 2022 - May 2023 (1 year+)

We will see if it surpass original number.

Phoenix76367d ago

@shane, 2 full main games, 2 DLC add ons, 1 VR spin off game, oh and a an official LEGO set.
Not too bad for an ip that's only been on market for 6 years

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REDGUM367d ago

Wow, very impressive. I didn't know the numbers were so high for Forbidden West. Still playing through it myself

thesoftware730367d ago (Edited 367d ago )

Yooo, when I first saw that Killzone 1 footage at E3, my friends my brothers and I were like, Holy shit! When it came out, it didn't look exactly like it, but we sunk so many hours into 1 & 2.

I even liked Killzone: SF, it was a spectacle to look at, and even today it looks good. I hope they make a new one. Can you imagine how that will look, and they can get some modern FPS pointers from Bungie.

blacktiger367d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca367d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

The Decima Engine is absolute 🔥 I'm just mad they have abandoned Killzone.

OzzY-waZZy367d ago (Edited 367d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

potatoseal367d ago

They are probably working on mutiple projects. One of them is Horizon 3, but another is a multiplaer game and probably somehting else.

Imalwaysright367d ago

There were rumours that they were working on a Socom reboot.

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15 Best Ancient Rome Games of All Time

From underrated Xbox One launch titles to absolute emperors of the strategy genre, history heads will love these games based around Ancient Rome.

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Leeroyw385d ago (Edited 385d ago )

There's fifteen ancient Rome games?

LG_Fox_Brazil384d ago

Shadow of Rome was so freaking good

Sashamaz384d ago

I'm still waiting for the sequel.

HyperMoused384d ago

Ryse was awesome, i have no idea why it wasnt recieved well and why we havnt seen another, Rome conquered so much, you could take the action anywhere, and it looked great when xbox one came out, now would be even better.