This Console Generation is Boring

This console generation is boring based on the fact that there are so little in exclusive content and innovation is severely lacking, with Microsoft lagging behind this year.

[guywazeldatatt]

I really hope this year picks up. we need it. horizon and zelda will hold me over, and hopefully red dead does come out, but i find myself playing older gen games more often than not.

[darthv72]

you and me both. I have been filling my time with games from generations past as well. Every generation has them but so far this one has really taken the cake. I'm talking about the three R's: remake, reboot and remaster. At least there is the huge increase in indie games but even those are starting to feel stale with side scrolling 8bit and 16 bit retro style games.

[freshslicepizza]

this is why there is some excitement for the switch and vr technology, many of us want something 'different'. problem is there is always caveats to it. nintendo makes fun games and some things sound cool like the hd rumble but then they dont give good specs, so its another half step measure. vr will get better but as of now the software is limited and some of the technology still needs a ways to go (wireless, better performance on some, prices to come down on some).

[Sparta07]

@ darth, how can you be bored this gen when you haven't even jumped in?
Correct me if I'm wrong but I could of sworn you don't have an PS4 or a xboxone.
Not unless you recently got one or the other.
I'm pleased with this gen. Not. Bored at all. This year alone ( and it just started) been amazing many great games that come and coming out in the next few months.
This person is out of their minds!

[DeadlyOreo]

Moldy Bread

I always find it funny how the majority of people who say anything negative about VR like "it's not ready", or "better performance on some" are just salty they can't play VR on their Xbox Ones.

And yep, that's definitely you.

[freshslicepizza]

@DeadlyOreo2m ago
"I always find it funny how the majority of people who say anything negative about VR like "it's not ready", or "better performance on some" are just salty they can't play VR on their Xbox Ones.
And yep, that's definitely you."

i would need an xbox one first. last time i checked the pc has a few options, so what exactly did you poorly attempt to counter with what i said?

[BizarroUltraman6]

@deadlyoreo,

Moldy is a PC gamer so why would he be salty about not having VR on Xbox One. Seems to me you just like hating on Xbox even when its not the topic. Moldy didnt even mention Xbox in his comment.

Lol...Moldy actually has the two best VR options available in the market to choose from, Rift and Vive.

[agent4532]

Do you play on PC because if so check out these games:

Hand of Fate
Consortium
Gianna Sisters Twisted Dreams
To the moon
Dread Out
Enola
Offworld Trading Company
Stellaris
Planet Coaster
Cities Skylines
Cook, Serve, Delicious
Blue Flamingo
Crimson Clover
Path of Exile

[candystop]

@deadlyoreo

So now Xbox fans are jealous? I swear the hate is real for some of you people.

[darthv72]

@sparta, no worries mate. I snagged a ps4 and xb1 within a month of each other just this past november.

2nd hand on both but still... im in the 8th gen with all 3.

[S2Killinit]

Not so boring if you have a PS4

[Sparta07]

Awesome! Welcome to next Gen!!! 👍🏻
Enjoy.

[freshslicepizza]

@agent4532
"Do you play on PC because if so check out these games:

Hand of Fate
Consortium
Gianna Sisters Twisted Dreams
To the moon
Dread Out
Enola
Offworld Trading Company
Stellaris
Planet Coaster
Cities Skylines
Cook, Serve, Delicious
Blue Flamingo
Crimson Clover
Path of Exil"

thanks for the list, i have cook serve which is fun with friend, path of exile, cities skyline, stellaris (have is in my steam account but havent played it yet), offworld, didnt like gianna. illl check out the others.

[Utalkin2me]

@moldybread

So if you only play PC games? Why are you always in console articles trolling? For something i dont have or care about i usually skip it.

[XanderZane]

Why do these opinion pieces keep getting posted? I think Morgan needs a new life. lol!! I really haven't been bored at all this gen. Had a blast playing great games like Bloodborne, Uncharted 4, Forza Horizon 3, Halo 5, Gears 4, Titanfall 2, Doom, Mad Max, Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Sunset Overdrive, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Ori and the Blind Forest, Dishonored, NBA 2K17 and a bunch of other titles. This guy needs to quit gaming if he's bored with all of these titles.

[BG11579]

Wait, you're a nintendo fan, right ?

[WelcomeToTheFamily]

Yet there is tons of AAA games coming out this year.

[Overload]

This site has come classic articles.

The Nintendo Switch Will Have The Best Launch Lineup Ever
http://n4g.com/news/1974239...

Uncharted is a Fraud
http://n4g.com/news/1907038...

Video Game Culture HQ - 2016 GOTY
http://n4g.com/news/2000041...

Boring?

Are you sure it's not just disappointing because it hasn't been going the way you wanted in to be going?

[thorstein]

If he's bored, then he's boring.

Not our problem. I'm having a blast.

[kenwonobi]

Yep. Translation: my preferred console is not doing good. So I'm bored. Well prefer another console. 😂

[Silly gameAr]

That's kind of what I was thinking.

[xer0]

He's probably playing on xbox one - that's why he's bored.

[Razzer]

LOL. wow. Thanks for the laugh.

[morganfell]

@Overload and Thorstein,

Thank you. That site has shown its colors time and again. As for Thorstein's remarks, yep. I am having a hell of a time and all signs point to the roller coaster picking up speed.

[XanderZane]

@kenwonobi
Well the Wii U is pretty much dead. So if that was his only console of choice, I can understand his boredom. Anything else, he shouldn't be bored at all.

[frostypants]

Boom. Roasted.

[Soc5]

yup, me too, luckily I'm playing Witcher 3, just got it this Christmas and that is making up for it, another thing though I am really surprised about is the complete lack of advancement of AI in games. Its basically the same it has been for the last ten years or more.

[oof46]

It's a difficult balance because if you make AI too hard, then the game won't be fun.

[TankCrossing]

@oof46 Good AI and challenging AI are completely different things. He's talking about more sophisticated, convincing, lifelike behaviours.

[Diffraction_Fos]

When big companies know they can make tons of money by "remastering" their older games and/or creating sequels that don't innovate in any way other than continuing the same storyline, there isn't really an incentive for them to work hard on something a lot of gamers overlook in favor of visuals and interactive cut-scenes.

[Soc5]

two people don't want better AI i guess lol.

@TankCrossing.
Yes, exactly, I meant more sophisticated AI, it's 2016 and we don't have any games with interesting AI that you can interact with or have novel experiences with. AI as it is now is just something that takes cover as you shoot at it and it doesn't even do that well!!

[XanderZane]

Can't wait for RDR2. Looking forward to Horizon: ZD and Days Gone as well. Hope there are more new IP's for my XB1 as well.

[WeAreLegion]

Are you being serious? Gravity Rush 2, Resident Evil VII, and Yakuza 0 just came out.

[notachance]

he only has xb1 that's why

[XanderZane]

@notachance
Most likely a Wii U. Every one I know who has an XB1 are not bored in the least. I'm not bored of it and play almost every day. Haven't played the Wii U in a couple of months. Need new games. Anyone who went with a Ouya, Steam Box or Wii U might definitely be bored by now. If you have a PS4, XB1 or gaming PC, you should be golden.

[moegooner88]

We can see your website uploads history. Rubbish is an understatement, might wanna start over again

[notachance]

just buy a ps4, imagining having one isn't the same as really having it.

and it's kinda lame to first-comment your own post isn't it.

[SR388]

My Switch with Zelda and a few other games will be great, I play alot of GameCube, Wii and PS2 latley :) ... Just want a new Metroid and F-Zero!

[Muzikguy]

I'm usually one to say that boring people get bored. No different here. Not to start flaming other consoles, but I've got a PS4 and I've not been bored at all. I can't even find the time to play all the games I own, let alone ones I want to get. There are so many coming out this year. Maybe if they're that bored they should go live a little. Life isn't only about vidya gaemz

(If I had a WiiU or X1 though I'd probably be bored with this gen too. Not trolling, that's the truth)

[C_Ali88]

I have 'em all and this gen is nothing to write home about... Honestly....

[Major_Glitch]

This generation is boring? Not for PlayStation 4 owners. We have more games, REAL exclusives, and better looking multi-plats. Plus, while other console makers are busy focusing on stupid gimmicks like motion control, bc, or "cloud Powerz," Sony remains focused on what really matters: GAMES.

[C_Ali88]

ps4 owner here.....BORED... speak only for yourself.

[Major_Glitch]

Uh...no. The people that ACTUALLY own a PS4 HAVE GAMES. You being bored is your fault. Speak for your boring self.

[LordMaim]

I do not accept the premise of your article. Overload has demonstrated that you have some clear bias issues, and you've made some pretty sweeping generalizations that support that assessment.

You might be bored. Don't think that you speak for the rest of us.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

this year is one month old...lets not make it sound like we are months into the year already.

[Deadpooled]

Clearly trollbait, surprised this got approved.

[Yui_Suzumiya]

Yeah, BioShock: The Collection was one of four game purchases that I made on day one last year.

[txboy05]

Wow you must have a ton of time on your hands or no games cause my backlog is still ridiculous. Oh well keep playing those 360 games lol

[AntonyMatthews]

But you're forgetting about all of those totally cool remasters and ports!

[guywazeldatatt]

those things drive me crazy. some are warranted but most are weak cash-ins.

[Spike20XX]

except when they go on sale for 5 bucks or 10 bucks.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Perspective buddy.

All are made for cash.

Its warranted upon your purchase based on YOU, it is subjective. Sorry but you can't just pick what you personally like or didn't play, then deem the rest "'weak cash-ins".

So warranted when you say so for all, but "weak cash-ins" when you don't think it should exist?

lol

Get over yourself bud. Don't like it, don't play it, but start focusing on what you want to play, not others. That is just irrelevant to the point.

What other titles are "weak cash-ins" master? Seems like you hold control over the entire community oh wise one... lol

[nitus10]

It depends on the remasters and ports.

I just recently got Dark Souls 2 on special for my PS4 which is a fairly old game (11 March 2014) and is multiplatform but it runs at 60 fps and there is a big difference between playing games like this at 60 fps to 30 fps.

BTW. I have Dark Souls 1 for my PS3 and although I don't think DS2 is as good (subjective) it is still a very enjoyable game. I actually held off buying DS2 for the PS3 since I knew I was going to get a PS4 after I had finished some of my PS3 backlogs.

[IAmLoki]

Zelda Breath of the WILD and Mario Odyssey will be two amazing games coming out this year that will be enough to entertain me until next year. Zelda with its massive gorgeous world and its solid action adventure game play is enough to keep me busy for the entire summer until Mario comes out. In addition to those two masterpieces, around the launch of Mario is Microsoft's Scorpio, which I am anticipating alongside the console will be the launch of Crackdown, Forza 7, a new Perfect Dark game, a new IP, and Voodoo Vince Remastered. 2017 will be remembered as one of the best years of gaming since 2009-2010.

[guywazeldatatt]

I hope Microsoft has a good showing. I Just look at the list of games coming out this year for them that have been confirmed and its a little depressing. I love my xb1 but I just don't want to put the money down for a new console tbh.

[XanderZane]

You may want to just quit gaming now. Over 1000 games on XB1 alone. More then 100 more coming in 2017. You the only one bored.

[BizarroUltraman6]

I know Scorpio is coming 2017 but Im looking forward to 2018 for that particular console as developers get used to it.

[Stogz]

Better get prepared to be disappointed then. Crackdown and Forza are almost guaranteed, but a new IP, new perfect dark at launch? No way.

[Bathyj]

BS. How many great games have we played this gen? How many are coming out in the first three months of this year? Boring?

Maybe the games media (and certain gamers) are just jaded. Go play a round of golf, take a break. Come back and remember why gaming is so awesome.

[darthv72]

"How many..." not as many as last gen. hell I'm still finding games to play from last gen on ps3 and 360.

[guywazeldatatt]

I've actually gone back to my PS3. so many good games on there...

[fenome]

Yeah, but they released 10-11 years ago so they've got their complete libraries to choose from. This gen is just starting to get into its groove.

[NapalmSanctuary]

@ Fenome

On year 4, bro... year 4. I agree that this year looks pretty good between the ps4 and the Switch, but the first year and a half of the PS2 puts this entire gen to shame. This gen should have been getting into its groove 2 years ago.

[buttcheeks]

No shihh dude it has over eight year of games the ps3 and 360 were not drowning in games the first three years

[fenome]

@Napalm

I hear you man, but I think it's just really starting to pop off. I agree that it's taken its time to get here, but I think it's about to steam roll.

I've had some really great experiences so far this gen and I'm anxious to see what else they can do with it. Here's hoping for a crazy ass E3 on all sides of the fence.

[Bathyj]

Well Im very satisfied. People sugarcoat their memories and act like all the classic games last gen came in the first couple of years but they didnt. And we've already got a lot of great games this and more to come.

Like I said, people are just jaded and should take a break if they feel that way.

[darthv72]

I've been taking a break... playing older games while i 'patiently' wait for newer ones to come out. did you know that each generation since the PS1 we have had two GT games per platform within that platforms time frame.
PS1: GT1 & 2
PS2: GT3 & 4
PS3: GT5 & 6
PS4:.... still waiting on the first let alone if we will get a second in this gen.

that is just one example of how this gen seems to be dragging its feet when it comes to the games people are used to getting. This gen is already half (maybe more than half) over and the only things I have to really look forward to are God of War 4, horizon and the eventual release of GT Sport (not even calling it GT7???)

I'm not jaded, I'm just anxious and itching for those AAA games that are taking their sweet ass time to get here. And this hardware is supposed to be easier to develop for than the PS3.... go figure.

[guywazeldatatt]

We're already like 3 years into this generation and honestly there's not a ton to show for it, though there are gems hidden away.

[Rodney25]

Couldn't agree more. Everyone likes to complain. I have a huge back catalog of games, but if the game isn't a 10/10 masterpiece, then it's not worth playing.

[NapalmSanctuary]

"People sugarcoat their memories"

Speak for yourself. Some people actually like and prefer the things they say they like and prefer.

[Kleptic]

It's not a matter of sugarcoating anything, imo.

Every console generation has multiple watershed moments, except this one...doesn't...yet...?

Name a single game that came close to rearranging the industry like FFVII, GTAIII, or CoD 4? Each one of those landed within 2 years of their respective console generation becoming a thing, and each one of those generations didn't have one title doing that...they had a bunch of them, we could easily pick different titles from previous generations that had the same effect. Looking back on how radically influential those games continue to be decades later isn't being 'jaded', it's simply admitting that the production side of the industry is so risk averse and scared of hanging anything out there right now...that they don't...and the overall lack of significance within this generation definitely shows.

There are some great games this gen...but it's border line sick to honestly sit back and think that this generation has really gone toe to toe with anything before it overall. There are obvious objective reasons for that, too. MS fumbled this gen on a scale that will be puzzled over for years. Nintendo rode a gimmick to the stars last gen, then fumbled almost as badly as MS, then recovered through a freaking game for smart phones. Sony is running away with it, but there are clear costs to 'us' with that. Zero competition. Sony keeps doing their thing, they're making money, and it's fine...but I have a hard time keeping a straight face when people act like this generation has not been the weirdest hardware wise, most predictable software wise, and overall lacking gaming situation we've ever been involved with.

[_-EDMIX-_]

@Darth- sooooooo why compare those gens that are over, to one in the middle?

GT5 didn't come out until ending 2010.

That was about 4 years after the PS3's release.....

So why are you comparing the middle of PS4's life cycle to that of ones already completed? What? lol

The games you are even looking for are in development and coming.

[Kleptic]

@ED

Calling the Ps4's life cycle around 'middle' right now is entirely part of the argument...Then firing back with GT as an example of what not to include?

GT1 1998
GT2 1999
GT3 2001
GT4 2004
GT5 ......2010; reused huge amounts of PS2 assets
GT6.......2013; better asset wise, but too little too late (and I loved both)

Ps1 released 94/95
Ps2 released 2000
Ps3 released 06/07
Ps4 released 2013

Which of those generations had a significantly more powerful 'version' released 3 years later...? So your evidence of this generation being 'great' centers around the PS3 having to wait 4 years for a full GT game...yet the PS4 got a sku twice as powerful within 3, which has NEVER happened in the history of the brand...so, i'm lost...

[_-EDMIX-_]

@Kle- continue to be lost bud.

I never heard Sony ever officially say a certain 100% solid timeline of all the future releases of GT.

Sorry but that series doesn't get a yearly or bi-yearly release like clockwork, it never has.

Regardless....the generation isn't over, you can't judge 3 years into a gen, with past generations in terms of completion.

Doesn't work that way bud, I mean...unless you can tell the future! lol

Consider in 2010 we got GT5, Red Dead Redemption, Heavy Rain, Fallout NV, Super Meat Boy, Mass Effect 2, Limbo, Bayonetta, God Of War 3, Halo Reach, Mario Galaxy 2, Alan Wake, etc..that is just some, LMFAO! THAT IS JUST 2010!

Sit down somewhere. We are far from done from this gen buddy. I don't recall ANY publisher having some solid, ironclad release of titles deep into the future. You know not of what is coming out in the next 3 or even 4 years.

"Name a single game that came close to rearranging the industry like" You can only be first once bud.

No game at that time was AS revolutionary as PONG. Will you die? How will you live? Consider no title as of yet to release that is as IMPORTANT as some of the games of all time.

Soooo does that mean we are doomed? DO you not get that they are simply the first and pioneers and that can only go so far?

PONG is a revolutionary game for the industry, period, no debate...that doesn't mean neither is Shenmue, or Virtua Fighter or the work the AM2 team at Sega did with 3D, or Nintendo with SMB or with 3D or Rockstar with open world design etc.

Its not an either or, we can have many smaller industry changing titles bud. Look at Minecraft. That released EVEN LATER then GT5, that came out officially in 2011.

My point is simply you are crying about a generation 3 years old bud and comparing OTHER revolutions in gaming. You know NOT of when the next one will come. VR could be that for all you know.

We could be talking about this 20 years from now where VR is packed into all consoles and pretty sure you might say

"uh bro, we got RE7 in VR in 2017, 3 years into PS4, yet with PS7" lol

You don't know just how far some of the titles that release this gen will carry the industry in the future. No one does.

Just like many didn't know just how HUGE the impact was of SEGA's many designs with online, 3D gaming etc. For all you know, you are living through it right now and people will say the same crap you are saying about VR.

If brain implants are the future, you really think in someones little time line of gaming they won't bring up the PS4 gen with VR? REVII? Sure bud. Sure.....

[BIGBOSS08]

Finally someone who lives in reality. Some of best games last gen came after 3-4 years. Don't you people know that games are bigger than ever and take time to make? Your all spoiled impatient little whiny bitches if you ask me. There plenty to already play and there's a alot to come.

[kenwonobi]

The media itself is bored because there is nothing to write about with Microsoft. It's all a Sony slaughter fest. Not our problem as gamers.

[Nathan_Hale53]

Seems like half of the releases are remasters this gen. Last gen and the gen before especially had a plethora of games and some of the best games of all time.

[FallenAngel1984]

I've been enjoying the generation

[SourtreeDing]

Generation has been great to me thus far.. have over 40 games more then any other generation..

including.. Destiny,Bloodborne,Witcher3,Fa llout4,DBZ,Halo5,FF15,MGS5 just to name a few. i have not played any last gen games formore then 2hrs...

ppl on the internet i swear.. if you think about it to much you may start to think they are the only ones that exist lol
a bunch of complainers

[Nintendo4Lifex]

40 games thats it? Half of those are probably games with gold.

[modelgod]

You named a bunch of games that would have been just fine on the Xbox 360/ PS3. Halo 5, Fallout 4,MGS5, and Witcher 3 would have been just fine last Gen, that's the point the author is trying to make. Nothing revolutionary. Final fantasy, DBZ,and Destiny is trash....point proven!

[gwumper987]

@modelgod the witcher 3 could not have been the same game on previous consoles. i see your point but just because you didn't like certain games does not mean they're trash.

[Fist4achin]

I think it has been good so far, but feel like it has finally hit it's stride. There is some awesome stuff coming soon and my wallet is going to take a beating!

[thorstein]

The sheer number of brand new IPs have made this generation one of the best. The sequels from previous generations has also made it great.

The fact that Deus Ex did poorly, not because it is a bad game, but because it was awash in other gems released in the same window just testifies to the fact that this gen has been great.

[blackblades]

It's the journalist this gen that's the problem.

[trooper_]

Me too.

[porkChop]

I think, overall, gaming has suffered from a lack of innovation for the past two generations. That doesn't mean we haven't seen any innovating, of course we have, but we've seen a lot less.

We've become so focused on pixels, and graphics in general, that in many cases the gameplay itself has been overlooked in too many games.

That's why I'm personally excited for the Switch. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that's fine. A lot of people don't like the system, and that's totally ok. But for me, it looks like just plain fun. And I'm getting to the point in my life where I really just want to have fun again. And with stuff like HD rumble, the gesture sensor, and really accurate motion controls, we could see some really interesting and innovative games.

Here's hoping.

[guywazeldatatt]

Graphics are only half the story. IMO art style trumps the number of pixels every time

[porkChop]

Oh I agree. A good art style will do more for the game than the technical side of graphics.

[BizarroUltraman6]

Gameplay and a great art style always helps.

[ILive]

Game play will not advance as fast as graphics, it just wont. In every game, the same thing is being done game play wise, even the ones considered a masterpiece. But its just how its executed. Both are equally important in my opinion.

[gangsta_red]

Great comment Porkchop, I agree completely. I think a few people miss the overall topic of this article by instantly getting somewhat offended by the title.

This gen has had some good games to play but overall it hasn't been anything new or exciting like it was last gen or the previous before that. This gen has been overshadowed by delays, remasters and resolution/framerate. Not to mention a focus on mid gen upgrades for consoles.

There has yet to be a real break out title as most of what we are looking forward to are sequels from last/past gens.

[thisismyaccount]

.. no WONDER you find this gen to be sucky :

PS4 exclusives
http://gematsu.com/exclusiv...
XB1 exclusives
http://gematsu.com/exclusiv...

Darklink28 "quotes"
"I just wish PS4 had more original content"
"2016 GOTY — Most Disappointing: Uncharted 4"
"2016 GOTY: Best Action/Adventure Game: Quantum Break"

[thorstein]

Yeah. This guy is the journalistic equivalent of a latrine.

[BizarroUltraman6]

Oh crap 😂

[saint_seya]

Dude im considering reporting you for offensive... #towards the latrine ofc, what wrong the latrine did to you to compare it with that guy...

[MasterCornholio]

Can we flush him?

[Yui_Suzumiya]

This guy must be taking the piss then xD

[XabiDaChosenOne]

This generation only sucks if soley game on Xbox or Nintendo platforms.

[MRMagoo123]

well with the pc and ps4 combo I'm pretty happy with this gen /shrug maybe because I'm not an entitled millennial tho so that may help my situation

edit: awww I hurt a millennials feelings 😭 do you need a safe space bizzaro?

also post one example of me saying anything entitled 😂 don't worry I'll wait ........

edit: still waiting bizzaro .......any time you're ready

[BizarroUltraman6]

"Im not an entitled millennial" you sure act like one on threads.

[truechainz]

I don't know emma watson... I'm pretty sure you're a millennial. Let me check your imdb to be sure.

[EmperorDalek]

The quality has faded. I played through Deus Ex: Human Revolution for the first time a few months ago... And I've got to say it's better than pretty much everything I've played from this gen. A 5 year old game. From what I've played, this gen hasn't had a game with mind-blowing story, great gameplay and an interesting world/setting all in one. That's why I have high hopes for games like Persona 5, Mass Effect Andromeda, and Red Dead Redemption 2... because no game has blown me away yet in all three of those departments.

In terms of FPS - I also played through the Master Chief Collection a few year ago, and all of their campaigns are better than any FPS from this gen. That was my first time playing through 1-3, so no nostalgia. Doom is supposed to be one of the best shooters this gen... but it's a bit of a repetitive grind honestly. Call of Duty's gone down big time, Halo 5's campaign sucked, Killzone Shadow Fall was a mess. Wolfenstein is pretty solid, but it's disappointing that's the best of the lot this gen.

[OldGuyStillGaming]

This is very true
I have over 80 games installed on my Xbox one and my original ps4 is top off at 500GB and I still go back to playing Diablo 3 and Borderlands 2 handsome collection.
I've played damn near all exclusive games on each platform including my Wii U
The only game that's stood out for me have been Bayonetta 2 and Bloodborn
Edit: also loved Sunset Overdrive

[NapalmSanctuary]

Playing through Bloodbourne right now. That game is twisted. Its also really good. Just beat that giant thing at the end of the nightmare frontier level on NG+. took all freakin night at level 99-114. People say that game has no easy mode. The default game IS easy mode and NG+2 must be reverse god mode. Couldn't imagine even trying it, much less NG+3-9.

[Goldby]

hopefully you have beaten the old hunters or you are f*cked

i went into old hunters on NG+ at 160 and was having soo much difficulty

[C_Ali88]

@goldby You just aren't very good...

[RosweeSon]

Someone went with Xbox 😋😂
No innovation no exclusive content... can't be Sony or Nintendo then. VR? Ps Now, Switch with its home handheld hybrid and this new HD rumble is it? Plenty of innovation if you look in right places.
Xbox yearly subscription still... standard. At least they finally caved in and started offering games for the monthly cost, still compared to Xbox 360 Xbox1 really did go backwards.

[BizarroUltraman6]

PS Now is innovative? Lol...

@milkshake, who said xbox one bc is innovative? I never mentioned Xbox. Thats the problem with you guys if someone says something about PS you automatically think they're Xbox fanboys. I dont even have a Xbox. I rock a PS4 Pro now. And PSNow is not doing anything that hasnt been done before.

But if you think PSNow is innovative hey thats you. I dont see how a service to play old PS3 games is innovation.

[RosweeSon]

For a games console yeah. Nintendo do their Virtual console sure where you download the games but Netflix style streaming of games id say that's pretty innovative, even if borrowed from On Live.

[kenwonobi]

Yep. Sony has VR. So instantly they have to talking about Xbox. Someone just made a bad choice. Sucks to be them.

[modelgod]

When did Nintendo suddenly just usurp the Xbox 1?

[RosweeSon]

When did Xbox ever usurp Nintendo Xbox 360 sure.
Nintendo are second place maybe not in hardware sales but have you seen their attach rates also 3ds has cleared 60 million Xbox 1 can dream of those numbers this generation. Nintendo is an unknown entity could be major success or flop again. I'm hoping it's a success Xbox needs to step their game/games up Massively!
Xbox will never have a console sell 100 million units. Not with the games they releasing for the system.

[TheColbertinator]

PC has been good to me this gen. The Witcher 3,XCOM 2,Civ 6,Rainbow Six Siege and FFXV on Xbox have all kept me busy.

[Rodney25]

Boring? Seriously! Maybe if ya'll stopped compllaining on N4G and played some good games like the FIVE that came out in less than a month (Yakuza 0, Gravity Rush 2, Tales of Beseria, Nioh, RE7) then maybe you wouldn't be bored. But no everybody loves to complain about the few bad companies and just whine and talk about how everything is always better last gen when we had this same argument about the over saturation of FPS games, but nope everything was better back in the day. This site is killing me, shit I thought this was N4G not CAE (Cry about Everything).

[ILive]

I mean, seriously, right. I go into games i am interested with the sincerity of enjoying them, despite what anyone says. It becomes my own experience. That is what games are about. We experience the same things differently.

[medman]

Must be an xbox only gamer.

[OldGuyStillGaming]

I have all 3 and this article is pretty spot on

[DragonDDark]

What ps4 games did you play ?

[OldGuyStillGaming]

You can check my trophies dude.. too many to list

[Major_Glitch]

Lol. Cool story bro.

[Doopy]

This generation is alright so far. RE7 was great. Halo Wars 2 ,ME3 and State of Decay 2 are my most anticipated games.

[The_Sage]

This article was boring. Save yourself the time and don't click.

[riibhu]

"Exclusive" excuse is the trend these days.Were there really that much exclusive games in previous generation? I mean not the exclusive quantity wise(otherwise everyone would jump aboard PC) but quality wise . How many quality exclusive actually release in a year that are really worth it? Like 3 to 5 ? And apart from fanboys how many of these games do an average gamer actually buy and play considering there are a lot of better multi platform games too released in the same year?
And besides, ps3 and Xbox 360 lasted 7 to 8 years so no wonder there exclusive library is vast as compared to 4 years of this gen consoles.
Also one more thing what defines the exclusive? The games are exclusive to a single platform right? So in a way Microsoft is making that single platform windows 10 in the form of uwp. They are just shifting there exclusivity from hardware to software in the form of OS. Fanboys are gonna fight anyway but what they won't see is that Microsoft is now earning more. Not as much as Sony but nonetheless enough to stay in competition.

[Skankinruby]

Speak for yourself I'm having a damn good time with the ps4 this whole gen

[zsquaresoff]

The opening statement pretty much says everything about this opinion piece, "Microsoft lagging behind this year"
The author is downplaying all the great games we've played so far just because is favourite brand is lagging behind this generation.

You mean to tell me that Witcher 3, uncharted 4, doom etc have all been so dissapointing becasue, "microsoft is lagging behind this year".?

[buttcheeks]

This has been a little slow so far but 2017 really get my body hot in all the right ways I haven't been this excited for a lineup in over ten years I mean can you look at what's coming and feel nothing just from Jan to June alone has yakuza,gravity rush,resi7 ,horizon,for honor ,nioh,tales,prey,the surge,outlast2,nier,yookalayle e,injustice, tekken,persona,ghostrecon,sout h park,sniperelite,mlb,mass effect and a lot more.

There is at least 3 more years left this gen and the future looks incredibly bright so people to stop comparing ps3 to 4 each gen is different I'm just going to play the games as the come I'm pretty happy right now

[joab777]

I think you are speaking as the rocket begins the countdown launch. Apart from from a few games I'd agree, TW3 was damn good, BB and quite a few others, but it will take off soon! Nioh comes next week, and then we get Horizon and Persona 5. I'm pretty sure Mass Effect will be good and Nier doesn't look too bad. We have South Park and Zelda, and many, many others over the next 18-24 months. Fingers crossed!

[KakashiHotake]

That's because 2016 too much fuss was made over hardware and services: PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, PSVR, PS Move, PS Now, PS Vue, Xbox One S, etc. All the fuss over hardware is a distraction for developers. So for one game a dev has to make various iterations for the majority of all these different platforms. Take COD for example; Not only do they have to make a PS4 version, they then have to give it some kind of PS4 Pro Support, add some VR content, make Xbox 1S version, and don't forget about PC. That's 5 different platforms for 1 game which is alot more work than people realize. That's time they could have been developing something else. All these extra platforms are mostly just distractions and many of the devs don't even like it. Now here comes Nintendo switch and Scorpio. this gen would have been better had it just stayed 2 or 3 console platforms and PC but now it's getting way over crowded by the same 3 companies.

[BlahFlahNo]

Whine

[EyeAmTJ]

It was boring cause Nintendo sucked nuts, & Sony & Microsoft pretty much had trash ass indie games out the ass & subpar AAA games an not to mention delayed & canceled games...Oh yeah don't forget the remastered/definitive games

[UCForce]

I'm pretty happy about this generation. So many good games come out this year.

[MrSec84]

The list of awesome games that have already released this gen is huge, I think if you're making this kind of a baseless statement then gaming may not be for you anymore.
You only have to google "(insert year) games" to see the list, it's massive and guess what? There's nothing stopping you from playing a mixture of new and old games from this gen and previous ones.

[showtimefolks]

i think so far it's a okay generation with fee exceptions but 2017 looks to change that

one thing is clear as we move forward we will get unfinished games that will require many more months of patches

witcher 3
uncharted 4
halo 4
gears 4
infamous
bloodborne
sunset overdrive
forza horizon 3

these have been great

[brich233]

inf'ndeed

[Youngindy21]

I actually agree. That's why I'm hoping Xbox Scorpio turns things around. The only game I've played this gen that I fell in love with is probably Sunset Overdrive. Everything else is just the same ol stuff. That's not to say there hasn't been solid games, just nothing mind-blowing. It's been so boring, I've started playing old games from previous generations.

[Majin-vegeta]

How will Scorpio turn it around??it's gonna play the same crap as the X1

[Youngindy21]

They said it will be 4.5 times stronger than the Xbox One though. If that's the case we might actually start seeing some next-gen games.

[modelgod]

How? More 3rd party support. Developers have been salivating at the prospects of a console with the type of raw power that is the Scorpio. If gamers and Critics are doubting this generation of gaming how do you think developers feel? I'll bet my life that Scorpio will turn things around putting pressure on Sony to release the PS5 in 2019 as opposed to 2021. Yes.....inside information!!

[Silly gameAr]

I think you and a few other "bored" gamers are hoping Scorpio turns it around.

[modelgod]

I guess Infamous, Driver's Club, Killzone, the Order, Street Fighter, No man's SKY are so great. (Laughing). Uncharted 4 and TLOU (a remake) are the only games that would attract someone to the PS4. Get over yourselves!! Titan falls destroys killzone, Forza Horizon 3 might be the best driving game ever, Killler instinct and Street figher cancel each other out, Bloodborne is a good game but it's a niche title ; Sunset Overdrive and Quantum Break is more " ENJOYABLE." Sony may have more exclusives and better single player games but most of their games are pretty duds; like a beautiful female wit the IQ of Martian dust. Your Battlefield, Witcher 3, Shadows of Mordor, Fallout, and Dragon Age experience is no better than ours. Nintendo is a gimmick and the Switch won't do well at all in the states. They should focus on a new Eternal Darkness and Metroid and give the 1,000th Mario a rest. Seriously....how many Mario games dogs Nintendo make? Honestly. ...and this is my first time saying this, Ever, I think I'm going to get a PC. Consoles are trash right now, just like the state of music. I'm a gamer so I'm not going to stop, but I have money and I'm a little older so I'll be good. I feel sorry for those with a limites budget, better yet I don't feel sorry for them because there's not much to choose from so they shouldn't have to feel the burden from financial limitation. I purchased a Wi just to play Zelda and then sold it, this time around I'll buy Zelda and run through it when my nephew gets the Switch.

[StrawberryDiesel420]

Not for me. I thoroughly enjoyed Battlefield 1, Rise of the Tomb Raider, MW Remastered and Uncharted 4 on my PS4 just this year alone as well as Quantum Break, Gears of War 4 and Recore on my Xbone. Currently playing Resident Evil 7 on my Pro which has been quite a pleasant surprise and I'm picking up Nioh next week and probably Horizon Zero Dawn at the end of the month. For me, there has been too many good games to keep up with. I sunk over 200 hours into Bloodborne alone this gen. Some people are so unappreciative of games these days, nothing is ever good enough. Coming from someone who started playing a lot of games with NES, this is just baffling to me.

[InTheLab]

Meanwhile.... I'm siting here playing Dishonored 2, with Deus Ex up next. Recently replayed Wolfenstein... which is a fantastic game. Overwatch blew up. Doom came back in a major way. And uncharted 4 was phenomenal.

Articles like these make me laugh. The gen just started and we are comparing it to a gen which lasted 10 freaking years.

Also, console sales are down because the wiiu tanked and the x1 is struggling.

[Onenyte]

Been satisfied with gravity rush 2 so I can't really complain

[Petebloodyonion]

The problem with this gen isn't the number of games available or the time spent on a game it's about the lack of new experience or a new style of play. This gen seems keen on repeating the same game as last gen with better graphics and resolution but 0 novelty.

Honestly last gen we saw the birth of innovative games before the 4 year
games like:
Gears of war, Call of Duty, Deadspace, Batman Arkham, Mass effect, Uncharted, Little Big Planet, Dead rising, and I'm missing a lot

All theses game brought a new style of play or mechanics that is now a foundation in many games.

Aside from the Outlast survival horror trend what's new in this gen?
Thankfully VR could potentially change that.

[GameHead85]

I hate to admit it, yes, its boring. Dying even. Its so bad, players left there consoles and built gaming PCs. The market for PC reached $30 billion 2 or 3 weeks ago, thats more then consoles. Microsoft really does need to make some moves here but also Sony. When Horizon Zero Dawn comes out, it better be damn good for other gamers before they leave the console gaming,

[ILive]

Wow! Really! Goodness, you people never cease amaze. You what, you are right. Let gaming just die, so you can start making your own games. I look forward to that.

[Tokasmke]

I disagree

[Malice-Flare]

too bad for you. i'm having fun...

[kenwonobi]

Blame Microsoft. As you said Microsoft lagging behind. Come join the excitement on Sony then. Stop expecting Microsoft to turn it around. Put on a PSVR helmet and enjoy yourself.

[SCW1982]

After I play a newly released title I usually just go back to playing Soulsborne again. That is why Nioh has me pumped!

[VersusDMC]

Just played final fantasy xv, the last guardian, let it die and RE7. Four totally different type of games. Now looking forward to gravity rush 2, yakuza 0, tales of berseria, Ni oh, persona 5 and horizon. All different types of games of the most unboring kind. Now was not the time to release this article...

[C_Ali88]

Those are all games in their "enth" iteration. Point of the article was to exemplify exactly that...more of the same....

[VersusDMC]

They are all unique experiences besides tales and yakuza. Those two follow the same formula every year I'll admit. If you're bored playing all of those games you're not into games anymore...

[C_Ali88]

Yes, I have little interest in FF, beat the last guardian in 2 (very much like Ico) days and have played resident evil reboot or no, Now I will most likely enjoy Nioh but that does not make it a new experience (dark souls or souls type ) or something i'm terribly excited for. Final Fantasy has a new fighting system/story but that in and of itself does not make it a "NEW EXPERIENCE"... LOL and Persona 5 is a new experience?? between what? Persona or SMT???? So no maybe i'm not into the SAME games anymore.... Which is what I said!!!

[BadElf]

Overwatch though. I would have agreed if it wasnt for that game.

[ONESHOTV2]

I have to agree. This gen has been realy stale on both sides. Not enough Variety too much half bake games with stealth

[Npugz7]

Yes I would have to agree!

[Silly gameAr]

Boring? This console cycle isn't even half over, and it's been pretty good for me. This year seems like it's going to be the year where it's going to kick into high gear though.

[agent4532]

PC gaming on the other hand is kicking ass. I was broke last year so I missed out on Planet Coaster 😫. I really enjoyed Offworld Trading Company and The Revolution 1979. I also bought Abzu but I have not played it yet. Last year, it was a couple of indie horror games: monstroum, Fran Bow, Enola, etc. I also enjoyed crimson clover. 2014 was the best year of this generation for me; just look at these games:

Among the Sleep
Outlast
Consortium
The Banner Saga
Blue Flamingo

So far is been a good gaming generation for me. The console generation, yeah weak as ever I agree. Only on consoles do gamers pay $60.00 plus tax for old ass games. On PC with native 1080p, 60 frames per second, free online, etc. on old ass games for $5.00 or less. I got Deux Ex Human Revolution directory's cut for $5.00. I got the remastered editions of Metro 2033 franchise for $25.00.....

[namEuser]

i agree...to a certain point. I could of stayed with a PS3 or 360 and would of been still happy.

[spartan112g]

Sunset Overdrive
Horizon: Zero Dawn
RE7
Destiny
Overwatch
Halo 5
Gravity Rush 2
FFXV
Doom
Zelda: BOTW
Ori and the Blind Forest
Uncharted 4
Bloodborne
Quantum Break
TitanFall
Should I keep going? There is also a bunch coming right over the horizon.
There have been plenty of hard hitters this console generation. I honestly think that if you're bored right now, you should take a break from gaming because I doubt you've played everything. You may just be burned out, which I kinda am right now as well, but saying that this generation is boring is ridiculous.

[saint_seya]

If you look at this comment section, and see the ones who agree with this troll site that gave us crap like "uncharted 4 is a fraud".. Its easy to notice that 99% of them are always in the X-box side.. coincidence.. Dont think so..

[yeahokwhatever]

I don't have an XB1, but aside from launch, it seems like, from the outside at least, it hasn't had too many unique things. As for the PS4, I think it started pretty bland-ish, but its really picked up in the past year. I'm kind of thinking about booting up Destiny again. Been a while, old friend.

[zodiac909]

This article was boring...

[McGlinchey12]

Not for PS

[xetiro]

I can't complain. Finished MGS5, just finished UC4 and starting The Last Guardian and Ratchet and Clank, which will keep me busy until Mass Effect and Horizon this March...

PSVR is next whenever they re-stock...

Meanwhile, it seems many people have more time to write all sort of "crying" articles instead of actually playing and enjoying video-games.

[scofios]

I agree this is indeed the most boring gen ever .

[DanteVFenris666]

The people who think this are the ones buying the yearly trash. Tons of great games this gen and as easily better than at least last generation same time

Honestly take a gamble and play something you never would have.

[TheGamez100]

Sure there have been many disapointments this gen and not much innovation but definately not boring. Video game events always excite me and there have been great games that have released this gen. So far this year has been a great start with them ps4 games and more coming (looking at horizen, breath of the wild, persona 5, and nier automata)

[MasterCornholio]

I didn't find it boring at all. I'm always playing great games on my console so I can't agree with the article.

[WeAreLegion]

Based on that opener, this is a poorly written article.

[Dragonscale]

Boring hmmm. Think that depends on which console you have.

[bluefox755]

Nah, I'm having a blast with it. Maybe you're just losing interest in gaming?

[Last_Boss]

AKA, I don't play games.

[DashArrivals]

PS4 fans do not feel this way at all. No one I've spoken to is bored at all with PS4 and it's exclusive offerings, of which there is plenty compared to it's direct competition in the Xbox One.

[Tross]

As a PS4 owner I've been enjoying this gen just fine.

[ILive]

This is such a stupid article. We've had so many greats games come out and the generation is still considered fresh. World of final fantasy and last guardian just to mention a few. But, hey, everyone will always try to justify their opinion. Gaming might as well die off and we get only mobile games to play. If he wants "innovation" and all this other stuff, go make your own game. Really,. go make your own game. And show us all what "innovation" really is. I do agree with him on the remake front though, but that also happened last generation.

And also, this year started off with three great games! Gravity rush and Yakuza being primary examples! The best line up to the beginning of a year in a while! And please stop comparing ps3 already vast library to one that is yet incomplete. Come on people use your heads.

[Profchaos]

No last gen was boring with only a handful of memorable titles it's when sequels and yearly releases started destroying the industry's creativity.

[totalrecoilzz]

i have a ps4 but wont soon ill sell it because i havent played one good game on it yet!been gaming for 20 years so ive seen everything and nothing is new anymore..if anything gaming has become 2 easy that my gran can play and complete the games of today..where did the skill and challenge go?i only play iracing now!

[NickAwesome]

I'm enjoying this gen but i would like some new ideas and some new gameplay mechanics please, enough with the ubisoft style open worlds, enough with the radio towers climbing and base capturing, i swear every game is starting to feel like an ubisoft game

[Starman69]

Ps4 is the best playstation for its time. Hence sales figures. We're only playing remakes down to ps3 being sooo rubbish for developers. Ps4 has loads of grunt, and with the pro as well!! Yell yes

[C_Ali88]

no

[sin7279]

This console generation is boring bacause is ps console is nuber 1 right?/s

[Trez1234]

Exactly.

[C_Ali88]

No, personally ps1 and ps2 era top this gen.... Ps was number one those gens too right? Argument is facile.

[philm87]

*there is so little in exclusive content

Maybe try some of the awesome games that have been released rather than picking out the bad ones. There's been a ridiculous amount of great games, I feel spoilt for choice at the moment to the point where I'm willing to not buy Horizon Dawn as soon as it comes out even though I'm really excited about it.

[Hayabusa117]

Everything will change once the Scorpio arrives...NOT.

[FinalFantasyFanatic]

Not if you've got a ps4, the games library is getting crazy, we just got got VR (not that I care for it) and Nintendo is making the Switch which is something different to what we're used to. How can this gen be boring?

[C-H-E-F]

If your on Xbox perhaps, I have been buying games left and right 1st/3rd party on PS4/PSVR/PSVita, perhaps if you don't have the funds to enjoy the games as well. Also, people like this author tend to stay in one genre expecting to play something mind-blowing. I bought FFXV first FF game I ever played and guess what i'm addicted. I've bought a slew of games from different genres this year and i'm addicted to all of them. I even bought that batman game on launch day and I don't even like batman and I enjoyed the heck out of it. Staying in one genre will guarantee you to be EHH with this gen.

[C_Ali88]

psvita is DOA

[C-H-E-F]

PSVita still have solid games that come out, stop with the cliche hate. lOl Vita may not have a HUGE skew of games but the ones that come out are of quality.

[Liqu1d]

Not on the PS4.

[_LarZen_]

Nonsense! If you think this generation has boring games. You either need to start looking at other games then the typical AAA game. And realize that you dont have the same interest in games as before. Try something new. Take a a break or move on.

Because one thing is for sure. This console generation is far from boring.

[feedthereaper]

For my own personal opinion, Aside from Overwatch I have found nothing gaming wise has kept my attention very long for the past 3 or 4 years now. The closest to it was Star Wars Battlefront but even that lost my attention after 4 months.
I dont think its the lack of games, but more the lack of new and varied games. I am sick of the same tired recycled Call of Duty, the same FIFA with a new feature bolted on, I just want some epic games that push hardware limits, not remasters and rehashes. At the moment, everything feels exactly the same with just a different cosmetic look about it.

[tulholdren]

Not been bored been loving the Sony exclusives I have been playing. Hope things get better for those that have been bored.

[SynestheticRoar]

X-box only will do that to you.

[modelgod]

This generation absolutely sucks! A Witcher 3 or a last of us remake, or a FH3 wouldn't have been much different on a PS3 or 360. Xbox one owners can bloviate over FH3 and Gears, aND Sony with TLOU remake, and Uncharted but outside of that, This generation sucks! If you think about it, if you owned a X1 and wanted to purchase a PS4 what games would you buy? TLOU (remake), street fighter? Trash! Bloodborne? Yes, Uncharted?of course, the order,infamous,DC,No mans sky? Pretty but not great games. Conversely, if you owned a PS4 and wanted to purchase an X1, what games would you buy? FH2 and 3, Gears of War, Tomb raider? (During the year if exclusivity), Titan falls? All of the above mentioned games would have been just fine on the Xbox 360 and PS3. 3rd party games such as Shadows of Mordor, the Witcher 3, and Dark Souls would have been just fine. I'm currently playing bioshock infinite, Okami, and the Stick of Truth, and to be perfectly honest with you; outside ok Okami (being that it's a PS2 game), it's not that much of a difference. This generation is defines by Remakes,Sub 1080P/60FPS games, PATCHES, DLC, and the promise of 4k. That's this generation in a nutshell. I'm a avid gamer, and I feel sorry for the ppl who shelled out 400$-500$ just to repeat 2K,Madden, Fifa, and COD. PSVR and Switch isn't helping for both console and peripheral is COMPLETELY out of tune wit American gaming. We're into at home, raw gaming, no gimmicks l, no over powered handles. The next Bioshock, Red dead, and Mass effect would have been just fine on my 360/PS3. Do you think it's a coincidence that all 3 companies decided to ditch their product and make 3 consoles 2-3 years after their original launch consoles? They all knew that they messed up this generation. They should have waiting until they we're able to run games native 4k/60 FP, otherwise I was perfectly fine wit my last Gen console, being that developers damn near mastered the tech and each console(Nintendo you don't count, join SEga and make a "Master system. Lol) had an extensive library. THIS GEN IS ABSOLUTELY GARBAGE!!

[modelgod]

@Darthv72 you seem to be the only one that gets it.

[geddesmond]

I was thinking about this last week. Its not boring but a lot of games get boring due to there size and lack of rewards. Big games are good but if you don't fill those games with lots of fun things to do it gets repetitive. Plus season passes and DLC took away rewards you would get for doing things is favor of having us pay for the rewards.

[Last_Boss]

Those who say PS4 it this gen has no games to play, means one of 3 things

1.You only play Western games.
2.You only play Eastern games
3.All you think there are is remasters.

Get out of your feelings

[mochachino]

I'm playing a lot of older gen games as well. RIP story this gen. There're a couple of gems but mostly it's gone.

Doom, which many consider one of the best SP games of the gen has almost no story at all. It's a good game, but it's more arena shooter than anything else.

[AndreR]

this gen is the most fun i ever had in years. i first bought PS VR but could not stand being sick all the time. So i sold it and bought PS4 Pro and a ton of ps4 games instead, Battlefield 1, COD IW, Overwatch, GTA V, Titanfall 2, Destiny collection, Watchdogs 2, Doom. So me and my GF is playing COOP online with 2 ps4s and only one copy per game(greatest feature of all time) its insane so much fun i had this gen..

[Elda]

Smart move.

[BIGBOSS08]

If you only own xbox one than Yeh this is worst gen in history. Microsoft are already moving on and it's only been 3 years and they only released halo 5, gears 4 and a bunch of forza games. No wonder it's been boring! Go complain to microsoft

[SillyBastid]

#truth - I still play PS3 and PS Vita more than my PS4

[andrewsquall]

You're boring. NEXT.

[MilkMan]

I've been saying this since the beginning. I was told I was stupid...etc.
guess I'm not alone.
all my friends are playing last gen stuff, including myself.
fact is very few games are worth playing, remasters killed us, and every single freaking game is open world, with Minecraft thrown in.
BORING and fatigued.

[Elda]

Crazy as hell! I'm having a ball playing games on my PS4 Pro & looking forward to playing most of the incoming first to third party exclusives for it.

[Thunder_G0d_Bane]

I've been saying this for a while. This gen really sucks. so called next gen machines that launched with dated hardware and cant run games at 60fps for the most part.

Remastered games and now to top it off we have remastered consoles loool

[LastCenturyRob]

Hmmmm...hate to admit it, but this last half gen was pretty boring. As with others on here I am playing a significant amount of last gen games (thanks X1 bc) and retro games through classic systems or emulation. Don't get me wrong, enjoyed Gears 4, Titanfall 2, Forza and Tomb Raider recently, but overall this entire gen has just been "OK".

[GamePeace]

True. This gen has been a little bit lackluster so far, let's hope the future brings more exciting games. The only game that got me truly excited this gen is Bloodborne, everything else was good, but far from surprising. With games like Ni-oh, Horizon, God of War 4, maybe new Zelda and Xenoblade I have the feeling that this gen is going to become more exciting ...

[nevin1]

I predicted this gen could be worse than the 360/PS3 era.

360/PS3 era was ok but the PS2 era was really the last good era.

[onisama]

The worst i ever leave on the ps2/xbox still the best ever

[shinoff2183]

I have a ps4 and wiiu, Im far from bored. With the 3rd party games and indies on ps4 and the wiiu exclusives im far from it. Apparently the writer doesnt have much taste.

[King_Lothric]

Just because is boring on Xbox does not mean is boring for everyone else so the title should have read: This console generation is boring on Xbox.

I am pretty sure Playstation fans are having lots of fun with many exclusives and Japanese games.

[modelgod]

@gwumper987 I feel you, I just wouldn't use those games in particular to define this generation. I didn't mean that last Gen consoles could have done Witcher 4, by rather the fact that the consoles couldn't run the Witcher 4 was a testament to how lackluster this generation is. When they made the PS4 and X1 they knew that the systems weren't able to perform at a steady 1080p/60 FPS so both consoles had a " Contigency" plan with the Scorpio and Pro. I've never in my life seen a generation that had 1.5 consoles, especially after 31/2 years into its life cycle. Heck, all 3 companies. It just doesn't happen. I guess the point I was trying to make is, they should have stayed with the 360/PS4 a few more years until they finally got it right. Obvioulsly these current Gen systems are stronger so a Fallout 4, or a Uncharted 4 was going to look better but the overall state of gaming is far worse than it's ever been. Not to mention that games are " dumbed down" in order to cater to the general public. Thank God for my BC PS3, my 360, NES, and TG-16 (I know, I know, but I LOVE Darkwing Duck and Devil's Crush).

[Einhander1971]

Talk about boring crack off!! Oops crackdown and forza again !!!
can't wait for Scorpio all show no go :(

[Einhander1971]

Zelda on switch will be more playable and imaginative than anything on Xbox 1 or Scorpio regardless of power

[GrimDragon]

Open the gates to adult games. That should spice things up on home consoles.

[cd1]

Hmmm?....Salty PC gamer or simpleton? Either way no click from me.

[Vizigoth04]

I stopped reading as I don't share this author's opinion. I'm always overwhelmed with games. It's a really good thing.

[Cobra951]

This console-generation's opinion pieces are negative.

[SliceOfTruth888]

This console generation might have been the best ever
1) Overwatch
2) Sunset Overdrive
3) The Last Guardian
4) Resident Evil 7 (returns to its roots in a whole new way)
5) Halo 5 (game is great haters gon hate)
6) The Witness
7) Donkey Kong Country Returns
8) Mario 3d world
9) Mario Maker
10) Rocket League
11) Doom
12) Splatoon
13) Bloodborne
14) All of the Forzas
15) Quantum Break

I can do more but iam lazy...kind of like this article

[s3arch]

I agree, only for the fact..free games with PS + and XBL are always wack and never are games that people want, who wants kids games? Not me, I want blood, sweat and tears...

[Kaneki-Ken]

Little exclusive content? So what about all the PS4 exclusive coming out soon which many are innovative. Man are you very ignorant.

[DJ]

This article is boring

[MattE]

But not as boring as these nonsensical click bate articles..

[DaveO_TZR]

I'm sorry that you're not enjoying this generation because I certainly have been. Lot's of fantastic games and more to come this year.

Games I've Enjoyed A Lot This Generation
Witcher 3
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Rocket League
Overwatch
Yakuza 0
Halo 5
Sunset Overdrive
Resogun
Titanfall 2
Titanfall
Battlefield 1
Gears of War 4
Mario Kart 8
Super Mario 3D World
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Battleborn
Final Fantasy XV

I could go on but, honestly, I can't help but straight up disagree with your sweeping notion that this console generation is boring. Everyone's entitled to their opinions though.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

I disagree... I have found this to be a great generation with the rise of indie devs taking if not center stage, equal footing to the larger publishers. We have had good solid exclusive games come out and more importantly high quality 3rd party games that rival what 1st party has been doing on a quality level.

[Nintenzo]

Where to start with such a statement

[Josuey]

if you are on xbox then it surely is boring, on PS4 its an amazing time for me tons of amazing games! anyways NIOH and horizon zero dawn here i come! next up nier then persona 5!

[iofhua]

This author is boring. He writes so little in content, and I don't care to read his article.

[W1ldWolf]

After just playing through RE7 entirely in VR I would have to disagree. For the games I like this year has been great, too many games to play even. This half generation has gotten me to take the leap to 4k and in the process I upgraded my receiver and speakers as well, love my setup and wish I had more time to game on it.

[foxdie2k15]

This guy that wrote this bs piece owns only a xb1 cuz ps4 is on a roll with exclusives this first quater alone

[Warshade]

Right now I have:
Gravity Rush 2
KH 2.8
Yakuza 0
Tales of Berseria

I just hope I can get through them before Zelda BOTW comes out.
I'm not a fan of shooters so I am really enjoying this generation so far and the turn it has taken.

[txboy05]

Boring ? GTFOH. Bloodborne Witcher 3 and UF4 are better than 99% of games last gen

[snoopgg]

I enjoyed the ps3 gen alot more then this gen of consoles. There were alot more games of every category. This is my opinion. I really enjoyed the motorstorm series, resistance series, socom, uncharted series, god of war, the last of us and all the multiports we had last gen. There were so many more games released last gen.

[christian hour]

He lost me at "FFXIII-2", if thats his idea of a good game then I can see how vastly our opinions differ.

[Realms]

Wait what? Boring?

Funny then what the hell have I been doing then oh right playing games the PS4 has tons of them. I guess it's boring if you have no games to play.

[NotAfanBoyy]

...and buggy

[Puertorock77]

Find a new hobby then. I'm having a blast and my backlog is ridiculous let alone all the games coming out this year. I don't have enough money nor time to enjoy all this gaming goodness.

[strayanalog]

The author isn't board so much as he is fatigued from lack of originality or new IP. A lot could stem from a gamer's age or how long you've been playing, but I think the main reason is that a lot of Gen 7's bad habits, like remasters/remakes and sequel exploitation carried over a bit too much.‎
Let's face it, there's not but so many times you can see an explosion, shoot a gun, or dive deep into a story without eventually feeling board and the game feeling like a "job." The fault rests on publishers and developers' lack of new IP and relying too heavily on sequels.‎

[curtis92]

This gen isn't boring. Gamers are just more entitled than ever and harder to please.

[Chaosdreams]

I tried to read this but it's very, whiny.

[ion666]

I think its because people get older and have seen it all. People become cynical with their been there done that attitude. If I was a kid now, i'd be sh!ting myself. My mind would be exploding of the awesomeness.

[Lilrizky]

Ctrl+F witcher 3 in that article. Wasnt mentioned.

He also used ff13 to prove a point that last gen was good.

Pass!

[3-4-5]

* The Nintendo Switch should help make it a bit less boring. It's different enough that I think it will fill a need for a certain type or certain types of gaming that the PS4 & XB1 aren't offering this gen.

[Nintendo-or-Nothing]

Only the boring are bored. Give me any system and I would find tons of games to play. Videogames used to be about skill, you could always inprove your game. Too many people play a game and move on to the next game like a drug addict needing a fix.

[modelgod]

I agree. That's why I love achievements, they give me incentive to explore every nook and cranny in the game. Playing on " Hard" was like playing on normal back in the days; games are too easy, the AI sucks!

[DrShoe]

Sure it is, I find these sort of articles boring and pathetic

[Razzer]

Things Xbox and Nintendo fans say. Wish it were different for you guys.

[Void000]

I agree. This has been a generations of sequels. Very little new blood to stir things up.

[Dangerous]

NO,there still some good games thought.