As outlets push out WiiU coverage and gamers make room for another console in their living room, new review precedents are also being set. Game reviews are nothing new for the industry, but overnight a few notable outlets attached scores to it. I don't think a 1-10 score is necessary for a console launch. I would love to hear other people's thoughts about the subject whether you agree or disagree. The outlets that scored the system had really good coverage, so i'm not disparaging them, but i wonder how people feel about scoring the launch unit, especially when the functionality will change over the next few years.
With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.
It was worrisome to begin with.
It's a niche genre with only a handful of hits that can stand the test of time.
I like the sound of that!! I will for sure never support these gaas games.
Sony must be shocked at gamer's reaction, making them cancel a few of these and hopefully go back to the good heavy hitters they had us used to..
now bring on that PSPro reveal and show us some SP 1st party awesomeness.
It's pretty ridiculous.
Imagine having a breadth of data at your disposal to see the statistically low success rate of these games, only to be laser focused on the exceptional case studies.
Only a few will catch on. You need a perfect storm to be successful in GaaS and a bit of luck on top of that. But a potential cash cow will keep them trying and some will go out of business because of it.
Helldivers 2 manages just fine…
Keep production costs low… don’t just make custscenes until the mechanics and enemies are perfected first.
Make so much content that you can drip extra content for years, and the game already feels complete without them.
Most importantly: make weapons, enemies, levels, and mechanics that will stand the test of 1000 hours. This might require more devs embracing procedurally generated leveled, which I think separates Helldivers 2 from Destiny’s repetitiveness.
Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."
I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.
I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.
battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional
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."
why not? that is the question.
I personally think it matters, but not for the sake of laying out its performance or potential as that is evaluated throughout its cycle. What we care about is the product like how well is put together and how is its aesthetic and functional design. Is it appealing? Is the quality good? Are there enough usb ports? Flexibility? Does it come with an HDMI cable? When "design" or even engineer is brought in, you are bound to get critics from the customers. This way they can improve on it for the next console. It ain't easy getting a high score either. I personally care about its efficiency rather than how much features it has.
...Because reviewing hardware at launch is nothing new?
FROM ARTICLE:
"Last time I checked, the success of a console is determined by it’s software."
Then the author hasn't been around very long... the other HD consoles were critiqued for apps, services, hardware failure rates, video playback, etc. People don't buy consoles to just play games anymore... they are multimedia centerpieces for the living room.
boo hoo hoo
hasnt hardware always been reviewed...I guess this console genteration has been so long that people are forgetting. Personally id give the wii and 8.5 out of 10. It would be a 9 but the memory compacity sucks so it gets a downgrade. We really shouldnt have to be buying a seperate hard drive