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Firmware Update Nightmares

DualShockers writes,

I can guess that most of the people who are reading this have either a PlayStation 3 or an Xbox 360. I can also guess that a good majority of you update your console to the latest firmware whenever it is available. I would also like to believe that each and every one of you would have faith in that Microsoft and Sony would know what they are doing when they implement a new firmware. However, for quite a few people, the last statement may have caused a burst of laughter or a snort of anger.

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Tomarcus5325d ago

That is why I think that gamers need to get vocal and show that we are a community.

ghostxp5325d ago

I agree about downloading updates i have a 60g from day one and i never updated until the end of the week and now with these problems i have not download 3.00 and 3.01 cause of to many issues so i wait 4 next update and to see whether or not the problem is solved

Shendow5325d ago

No problems at all besides normal things, 3.00 I finish Uncharted on it and other games people said had problems I played and Bluray now? yeah right I been watching alot of movies on bluray an not problems their to.

The closest thing to a problem I get is my PS3 no getting the wireless net, but then again are ATT&T we get isn't the best and the wireless box is very weak vs NetGear.

Tomarcus5325d ago

The article is not written to say everyone has these problems, it is saying that we all need to know of these issues to be well informed gamers. I'm glad that you are not having issues though.

krauley5325d ago

i think most people having console problems is because they stick them in lil tight cubby holes in thier entertain stands and they get too hot. now update your console while its hot and now it doesnt succeed cause it resets or shuts down in the middle of the firmware running and bam you got a problem. both of the big consoles have fans but they cant handle the temp inside those caves your putting them in. ever put a pc in a computer desk cubby? didnt last did it.

iiprotocolii5325d ago

Firmware tests should definitely be done rigorously before releasing anything. A lot of the times, that's the biggest issue. Companies like Sony and Microsoft usually try to rush things out in order to patch things as quick as possible to prevent the community from exploding. Although I'm for releasing hasty fixes, I believe that taking their time on something that we can definitely TRUST, is much more valuable than having something that's fast and buggy. Not everyone experiences these bugs, but for those that do, it's a b1tch.

Tomarcus5325d ago

I fully agree with you on that. A quick job is appreciated, but a good job is worth much more in the end.

iiprotocolii5325d ago

If people are ok with waiting months for games to release even after they've been pushed back, I'm pretty sure they'll get over firmware X; simply because a stable console - which cost a lot more - is just as important as a stable game.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos1h ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto1h ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger8853m ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

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Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Video games are no longer just a simple past time. Today's games are evolving into true works of art. Offering intriguing narratives, cinematic setpieces, and profound messages, games can entertain us for hundreds of hours.

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Chard19h ago(Edited 19h ago)

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

Furesis18h ago

I would say it does. The combat is a bit shit for todays standards but everything else is great.

anast16h ago

It's worth a play through today.

gold_drake9h ago

the first one is abit the odd one out but after u finished it, believe it it gets tremendously better and better

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg1d 12h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv721d 12h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.