N' it's as simple as that. View

I'm not too concerned with what R* will do next, I'm sure whatever it is will be worth while. Personally, I'm more concerned, no, concerned isn't the correct word here...anxious. I'm more anxious for the release of GTAIV's release (3 weeks away n' "they" want to know what's next...).

What comes next is just as irrelevant as which console the title will sell more on or which console will benefit more from the release, to me anyway, as the gamer. View

Media sharing is actually the most used feature on my 360. When you only have a 17" monitor and don't feel like converting multiple movies from divx or xvid format to DVD format (which takes about an hour), then burning the movies to DVD's (about another 10 min's each)...that streaming feature comes in very handy, I get to watch all my movies on a larger television set without all the extra work. View

I wouldn't worry. If you looked closely enough you'd notice that in each screen the playable character seems to be, once again, Marcus. Notice the bandana? View

I love this site, all my gaming news wrapped up in a neat package in one place.

Just wish I could comment n' interact w/the "gamers" on here more often.

Anyway, can't wait for the release, they're doing some great things with the UT3 Engine. I'm especially looking forward to the destructible environments, and soft body physics. It's going to be interesting to see how separate difficulty setting for each player in co-op will pan out. I'm not quite understanding how that could possibly work. The programming that goes along with that'll be a real b*tch. View

The original Saints Row was a good game. I enjoyed the customization you could wield over your character and vehicles (2 of the most important objects in the game), and the gameplay was fun. And while I do think THQ is stepping up their game and am liking many of the new features they're incorporating into it's gameplay, such as throwing people and the ability to deck out your place, I doubt I'll be purchasing the sequel due to GTA4, which I do ultimately think will be a better game. But to ignore the fact that Saints Row was the first next gen sandbox style game, and on top of that did a pretty damn good job at it is just asinine. As stated earlier, it's no GTA "killer", but on it's own it can more than stand on it's own 2, and I have no reason to believe why the sequel wouldn't do the same. View

Good read, but I have to disagree with one point that was made. No matter how much a developer or team member learned from the experience of one game that didn't sell too well or just didn't quite have all the makings to be a great game, it wouldn't make sense to make a sequel. No matter how much the sequel may have improved upon it's predecessor, gamers (imo) would stay away from it n' never give it a shot because of their sour memories or experiences of the sequel's predecessor. View

I'm diggin' the new page zoom feature, n' I've always wanted more controls of my downloads, 'specially if your dealin' wit' torrent files. Anyone know yet if this beta is compatible with the new yahoo mail? View

Personally, I have all the proof I need. I don't need anymore details, screens or trailers. All I need is April 29th and a full day with GTA4. View

Hoping the Condemned sequel is as good as it seems and at least as good as it's predecessor. View

T2 will be OKay, this I've always known. EA's already stated their shareholders wouldn't get a better offer than the $26 a share. So it appears this buyout wont be going anywhere, so long as T2 stands strong. If GTA4 is released and there's still no deal accepted I'm almost positive there never will be one. View

They wont be missed. View

Money talks.

That answers your question. But I agree, without Sony GTA or R* for that matter wouldn't have the success they bathe in Today. View

don't mean to interrupt the whole debate on "M$ paying R* for exclusive content/360 or PS3 ver. will sell more/this will convert a lot of folk on the fence to 360" conversation you all have had goin', but I kinda got bored with it after the first half page. Anyway, fk' the b.s., from a consumer/gamer standpoint, this is exciting news. Whether I have to pay for it or not is of no matter, free is better, but in no way/scenario can I imagine not paying for the extra content. "GTA3 Vice City and San Andreas were basically expansions of GTA3. Think of the DLC that way." Especially (and this is all we have to go on now) with it being put in those words. Would anyone have NOT paid the standard $50.00 for GTA: Vice City or San Andreas? Even tho they weren't true sequels? I think the sales of both games give us the answer. It is absurd to think your not going to pay for this extra content. I think folk just look at DLC as not being "real". If F.E.A.R. Files were offered as only DLC then there would be the same complaints, thinking it should be offered free, as it is, it's only avail. as physical media n' relatively speaking no one (who did) had a problem goin' out n' paying for it. Now if the DLC turns out to be not nearly as big as M$ has stated, that's a whole other story, but as it is..

Regardless, from debating n' being on the fence on whether or not to purchase a 360 or PS3, thinking at the time: "Halo 3..or GTA4, choose." To knowing I made the right decision when it the game was going multi-plat day 1, to getting (what seems like) some great DLC in addition is spectacular news. Can't give a fk less about either console, I just like games and care that the money invested on n' decision in selecting a console was (for me) the best choice considering there was money for just 1. Had it my way I'd have all 3.. View

Looks great. Also looks like I'll get my in-game hands on a DE. View

Let's see, all of their new album releases are censored. And now I wont even know what games they have in stock because half the games will be covered in black sleeves. Am I getting all of this correct? Now this isn't make or break for myself because I know what I'm buying, particularly when it comes down to 60 dollar new releases. But this will deter many folks, such as many of the gamers in my family, from purchasing any form of media from this retailer. Not everyone rents, downloads demo's, reads article n' are up to date on gaming media. Many simply like to walk in, ask what's the hottest thing out n' cop it. But if those folks can't even see the freakin' cover... Whatever, makes no difference, I haven't purchased any media (other than blank writable media) from these idiots in years. Walmart will definitely feel this idiotic decision. View

Achievements, imo, are cool. Gives you something to look back on while browsing the dashboard. I can't tell you how many times I've went to my games played n' reflected on some of my past achievements, not only the ones the earn you points, but all of them. For instance, I was playing through F.E.A.R. for the first time n' killed myself 5 times, unlocking a no points achievements. It doesn't give you anything, but it was cool to see.

I never have n' never will play a game simply for achievements, if I were that person my score would be much higher than 3,000 some odd points. I wouldn't get a kick outta the above mentioned killing yourself x amount of times achievement. That isn't to say it can't be a legit competitive thing, I've been trying to catch my cuz for a minute now (he's at 3600), but, by no means am I going to go to his crib n' snatch those burger king games his kids has, take them home n' unlock the points then throw my score in his face. I'm sorry, but that's b*tch shyt in my books. He wont even know if/when I catch him, it's more of a competition I'm having with myself. Achievements are what the gamer makes of them; either legitimate accomplishments earned from logging many hours of gaming and conquering tough (sometimes easy) feats, or pointless, mindless, achievement horing for whatever reason to make one feel better or grant them a false sense accomplishment. View

I don't see why you should get any disagrees, the statement is true.

Anyway, if I'm selling something, I don't think I'd want to sell something my competitors are already selling, makes sense? I think I'd want to offer something a little different. And I think I'd make a lot of money (being the only one offering such a thing), doing it. Gaming is still a business, albeit a fun one. But at the end of the day, the biggest one in business right now is Nintendo. View

I'm not even going to read this article (as I have done as well with all the other "The Wii is done" type articles). Instead, I'm just going to comment on this new trend to speculate that the Wii's success is "done", "over with", or was just a "fad".

This, imo, isn't what gaming is about. I see these articles, particularly on this site, it seems like 3 times daily. I'm not sure why one would insist on "picking on" the most successful gaming hardware this gen (so far). OBVIOUSLY, the Wii isn't going anywhere anytime soon. OBVIOUSLY, there is quite a large niche for casual gamers (hell, my mother wants one), as the Wii's monthly sales are proving, for almost 2 years now. I don't own a Wii n' don't plan on ever purchasing one, not for myself anyway. But I've seen a few titles I'd be interested in playing that are only available on the Wii. The Wii is a viable next gen console, just as much as the PS3 and 360 are. Simply because the company chose to pursue a non traditional route and doesn't bolster such ferocious features as those of the PS3 n' 360 doesn't mean it "isn't next gen".

Obviously, if your purchasing this console, you know what your getting (or not rather - hardcore games), or don't (new comers). Whereas those of us who've been gaming for some time already, know what we want n' we'll only find that on the other 2 consoles.

The Wii's success doesn't tell me this is the new fad, however, it implies, to me, that gaming in general is growing, quickly. It tells me there are millions of people who've been wanting to get into it for some time. And if the Wii is the console to allow them to finally do so, then that's great. View

Just got back from pre-ordering this game. I simply can't wait. The damage modeling looks a lot better (check out the car chase w/the black car). Lighting looks great, graphics, everything. Just keeps gettin' better n' better. Heck, I haven't even mentioned any of the games features or play mechanics. View