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Sony and Microsoft’s Focus on Motion Control Feels Futile

"The news that leaked out about Sony not only having developed a next generation PlayStation Eye, but looking to package it in with the PlayStation 4 (also called Orbis) has the internet talking about motion control yet again and how this will rival the next generation of Microsoft’s Kinect for Xbox. " | Explosion.com

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Gimmemorebubblez4092d ago

I hate gimmicks!(I would rather have the Money to be spent on hardware specs.) But at the end of the day both companies are there to make a profit.

Root4092d ago

I don't mind it, it's just the rumours that say they are going to be included with next gen consoles...making it sound like you HAVE to use them....then your paying more since they are included.

stragomccloud4092d ago

That's the only way that developers will actual start to take advantage of the devices. I know you'll disagree because of the comment you made, but I would really like more games to support move. If only for accurate aiming.

USEYOURFIST4092d ago

i can see potential for awsome motion controlled gaming experiences, however we are nowhere near that at the mo.

crimsonfox4092d ago

I hate motion control. with a passion.

Conzul4091d ago

I hate it IN games, but I'd like to be able to do the following with hand motions on a gaming system:

>> Change tracks/ raise/ lower volume of music.
>> Navigate menus
>> Pause/ rewind/ FF/ chapter select of movies.
>> Yes, keep it out of the actual games, please.

tehpees34092d ago

It depends on the motion control in question. I like the DS, Vita and Wii U. I can tolerate Wii and Move (though I think the controller does the job better) but Kinect just sucks.

BitbyDeath4092d ago

Motion games are fine as long as it's 1:1, otherwise it's just a frustrating mess.

Can't wait for Until Dawn.

AJBACK2FRAG4091d ago

Motion controls are tapped. Nintendo leads everybody follows and fails. Ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages let me present to you, true market disruption!

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Microsoft Seemingly Closes Bethesda France

As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people

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Hereandthere8h ago

Microsoft should have left them stay 3rd party

GamerRN5h ago

If they are let go, they can be whatever they want. They ARE 3rd party now... 🤦

Barlos3h ago

Yeah, they're also jobless.

PassNextquestion8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much

Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region

blacktiger5h ago

that's a shame for you to say that, i'm sure Elite loves hearing what you just said.

Profchaos8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.

I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games

Tacoboto7h ago

It's France too, there's a high likelihood only 1-2 people on the team even had an Xbox.

Profchaos7h ago

Possibly guven all the leaks we know the Xbox brand is really struggling in the region.

Yi-Long4h ago

Well, if your consoles and games are barely found in any stores any more, of course you're gonna struggle finding consumers ...

XiNatsuDragnel6h ago

Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo

Profchaos5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

I think it would have been better for all parties really especially gamers

TheColbertinator5h ago

The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.

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Sony Could Increase Your Game's Difficulty If It Sees You Complain About It

Sony has recently published a new patent that wants to dynamically handle the games' difficulty and gameplay based on the player's emotions.

jznrpg9h ago

This is something I might use. Sometimes I play some good games but they don’t have difficulty option and are a little too easy.

Profchaos8h ago

Souls games will be like that players struggling make it harder

PassNextquestion7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

I think if used correctly it could work well

jambola4h ago

cool idea
cool idea for horror games especially
the way it's explained here sounds like it could never be forced hopefully, so that's ok with me

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Nintendo's Massacre Of The 3DS And Wii U Is Finally Complete, Regrettably

Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."