With the announcement of the Ps4 and XBox 720 later down the line, I started wondering if the next generation of consoles are going to be that much better. What does the future hold for these consoles and what are they seeking to achieve within their generation? What will be so different about them in comparison to what we have now?
Taking a step back and looking at the current generation, there were some major changes compared to the generation before it. Such as graphical upgrades, online networks, and downloadable content. The online advancements opened up a new gateway of connecting with the world and giving us the ability to play games with anyone, anywhere. We can also access extra content through DLC. Achievements and Trophies that show what you accomplished in your games. The ability to access streaming media with applications. Last but not least (depending on how you look at it) motion sensing technology. Not only did it give us the ability to interact with games in a physical way, but also created a new audience for gaming as well.
Probably wasn't everything but, that was kinda the current console generation in a nutshell.
The information given to us by Sony about the Ps4 seems to streamline everything that this generation has done. Everything is going to be improved and downloading will be instantaneous. The additions on the Ps4 controller were interesting and could integrate well into adding something new into the mix of the game play. The share button is probably the most interesting addition. How often will people use the share button is a question that time will only tell. The games look impressive for works in progress and I hope to see more as the year progresses.
As of right now, I'm not too impressed, but that doesn't mean I won't be. As more information is released, hopefully the differences between generations will be more prominent. Until then, slightly above average Gamers such as myself, will be enjoying this gen for a little while longer.
Nintendo may be working on a brand new Legend of Zelda game featuring Zelda as the main character, based on a new rumor.
It works
The cycle of hatred can't always be exactly the same
Maybe in one reincarnation the Hyrule family name their son Link in honour of Hylia's chosen hero and some village woman name their daughter Zelda in honour of Princess Zelda from the old tales of the lands past.
This rumor, or variants of it, appears pretty much every time there is a gap with a non-announced Zelda game in the works. So I would take it with a grain of salt."
That said, I have always wanted a game where you play as her. Not exactly a "Zelda game", mind you, I always see her making more sense in something like a city builder/management or strategy game.
There's a rumor that another Zelda Musou game in the works. I'd sooner believe that one over this.
A character select screen would work just fine. If RPG developers, with far more complex gameplay everything, have been able to do this, why is Nintendo still dragging their feet?
This ain't Baldur's Gate nor Morrowind, so lets get to it already.
Here is a look at the Closed Alpha for the game in action.
Keep in mind that regardless of your stance or interest in this, be it good or bad; the ToS agreement makes it so you can't leave negative reviews once accepted.
Land on any planet in Star Citizen currently and you’ll be greeted by things like weather patterns, flora, and very possibly a derelict or two. What you won’t find are any animals, however. That’s going to change with alpha 3.23’s release, as CIG has finally put together two animals to populate certain planets. That’s not quite three, but it’s more than one!
Two brand-new animals? Fantastic. This game should be ready by the time the Vault Dwellers come out from their Vaults Two Hundred years after the Apocalypse.
Any minute now...
"Instantaneous downloading"
I don't think you understand how the internet works.