Most recently, Hamamura (President of Weekly Famitsu) has taken to speaking about next generation gaming.
Hamamura dished out some surprising sales predictions, which he cited as being based off surveys, launch titles and shipping information. He predicts that Wii to take lead initially, then give way to PS3; 360 to dominate through 2007.
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.
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Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.
I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price
Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.
I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!
The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.
The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.
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Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.
I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.
Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.
They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.
Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.
Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-
Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.
Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.
No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!
If the president of gamepro released a statement of his predictions would it be news worthy? Famitsu is the same thing.
thi guy is somewhat accurate. That's the way I see it also. As I said before this is not th e PS2/dreamcast/Gamecube era. Sony won't and I predict will not see the same success as it did with the PS2.
How true gamers/fanboys/fanboyettes might see the consoles:
Wii - will do great at launch. Looks catchy and look at that price.
+price
+innovation
+virtual gaming(Nes,Snes,N64)
-seen as a kids console
-subpar graphics
Somehow nintendo knows how to stay alive just ask the Nintendo DS.
PS3 - Will be sold out the first coupld of batches.(we all know who will purchase it).
+gaming library of past 2 Gen consoles.
+Locust hordes of faithful followers
+Cell Chip(It still warrrants attention)
-Blue-ray(unnescassary price inflation)
-sony's strategy(online and flip-flop pricing)
Sony will do great at launch but will be a hard sell to casual gamers that have a PS2/xbox or both, and what they will purchase this time around. It's still a big Question Mark, and a tough sell. cough cough..$600
XBOX 360 - As the underdog and With a year under it's belt, I can only see the sales increase as it takes away some of sony's PS2 faithfuls. It will put a gash in sony's market regardless what "fanboys" or analyst will tell ya..
+Great backing with deep Pocekts.
+Strong gaming lineup for end of 06 to 07.
+Proven XBlive service(keeps getting better but not perfect)
- Too bad..."Not made in japan"
-Backwards compatibility..(could of been better)
-Top Japanese developers suport(it's coming along I hope)
With the xbox 360 ofcourse is far from a perfect machine but has a lot of steam ahead of it right now. Well with a year and great showings at E3, TGS and X06, I wouldn't doubt that. Unless you think so otherwise which is kewl. Seems to be the more support MS gets th e better the 360 will be recognizes in the video gaming industry. Still a tough uphill batter for MS, anyway you slice it.
Well this is what I think are the strong(+) and weak(-) points of all these consoles.
Only if you could put a super console together..hmm lets see
Now introducing the
wiiP360 - Greatest gaming console of all time(nuffsaid)
+Wii's intuative controler(with 360 controller as a back-up with tilt function)
+wii's nostalgic gaming lineup(zelda and others)
+X360' Live service(totally free, I mean everything)
+X360's Upcoming games
+PS3's gaming library of pst 2 consoles.
+PS3's Cell chip(hey why-not?)
-This sh!t will never happen...hehe
-Peace-