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EA: Project Scorpio Is a Powerful Platform that Is Coming at the Right Time; Shows Gorgeous Images

Electronic Arts talked about Project Scorpio, sharing some beautiful and ultra-detailed images of Madden NFL 18 running on Microsoft's new console.

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KingKionic 2935d ago

"To do that, we also need innovative new platform technology. So we were thrilled when we got our first Project Scorpio devkits from Microsoft. 6 TeraFLOPS and true 4K graphical fidelity."

EA cooking up some scorpio positives before Microsofts show.

Bring on the scorpion!

4Sh0w2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

Yeah, he gave a BIG shout out to Scorpio. I was like "daaayum". Can't wait to see more Anthem, its early but just from that teaser it looks like my kind of game.

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headblackman2935d ago

gamers are excited about scorpio. it's only a select group that isn't due to fear of what it could do to their console and beloved brand. but real gamers will be excited for it, will buy it, and will love it!

GAME ON

thekhurg2935d ago

@head

Real gamers already have their consoles.

Base PS4
Base Xbox One
PC

Bronxs152935d ago

@cupofjoe
What did the say about PS4 pro?

emad-E-three2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

Indeed excited for the paycheck! Now don't get me wrong Scorpio is damn powerful but the way EA said it just screams marketing deal AND Yes Sony did the same thing with PRO!

donthate2935d ago

@thekhurg:

You are right, and real gamers will also upgrade to Scorpio from XB1. The gap is just too big ahead of all the other consoles on the market to ignore.

Realms2935d ago

@head

Real gamers are cautiously optimistic about the Scorpio why in the world would I care for extra teraflops. MS where are the new IP'S that are going to push the hardware without them why would gamers be interested. Not buying the whole everyone will buy a Scorpio spin many MS fanboys are spewing the Scorpio will be a niche product much like the Pro.

NotoriousWhiz2935d ago

Real gamers play games and not specs or graphics. Some gamers may choose to upgrade for extra resolution and/or more stable framerates. Others may just enjoy playing the same games at a slightly degraded quality.

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MegaMohsi2935d ago

No actually that sounds like typical corporate PR talk

headblackman2935d ago

to you it sound like pr fluff. so how do you feel about the whole dynamic 4k titling that sony's pushing to consumers? isn't that a shady practice looking to trick the consumers or do you think that's just pr?

Bobafret2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

EA is a third party publisher, so not sure how this is "pr talk" as you so eloquently parroted.

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annoyedgamer2935d ago

Thats pretty much what this is, EA wants to sell EA play o the Xbox so they are just generating hype. I am excited to see the Scorpio but this is still PR.

Prince_TFK2935d ago

I wonder if it is still "PR Talk" when EA comes on stage during Sony's conference to talk positively about Sony.

its_JEFF2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

Shady... come on son. We taking this route again? Like both these corporations won't say everything they have to for you buy their stuff. Let me ask you this, if you were the copy writer for the Pro how would you have written it? Ps PRO... it's 4K, some of the times. Also, if you're gonna be critical about "dynamic" 4K, I hope you're there to call out the dev that uses tiling on the Scorpio. It's all PR talk, that's all it is. Some you fall for, some you don't.

Cuzzo632935d ago

Lol... So MS hasn't did anything worth being shady?

its_JEFF2934d ago

Xbox E3 conference... On screen "console launch Exclusive" over the loud speakers "EXCLUSIVE"... yea, that ain't PR talk. You can bet your ass Sony will be pulling some PR biz as well.

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Ashlen2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

Lets be fair they said basically the same thing when they showed Mass Effect at the Pro reveal...

EA is all business they are going to support anyone selling their software and making them money. That's why they have marketing deals with both of the big players. Hopefully they will support the Switch at some point as well.

Ashlen2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

https://youtu.be/egSECSTHtA...

Uh O.K. well here is the Pro event cut to EA's spokesperson revealing Mass Effect talking about how powerful Pro is.

LexHazard792935d ago

Well they were technically right. PS4 Pro was the best hardware when Mas s Effect came out. Now theres Xbox Scorpio which is even more powerful...

modelgod2935d ago

Support the Switch? R u serious or we're you being sarcastic?

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King Nezz2935d ago

36 losers and counting disagreeing with you. Wow, you can't even be enthusiastic. You get an agree from me. I'm excited myself.

modelgod2935d ago

I don't own a PS4 and I love MS to death, but NOTHING will satisfy me more than seeing a few exclusives. I understand that the Scorpio will be a beast, but to be totally honest w/you......if there's no games, then what's the incentive to uproot my entertainment center; spend 600-700$ on a 4k TV, and 429.99$(you heard it here first) on a system with no games? If you want to be truthful, the best bang for your buck is the original PS4, and the X-slim, those are the best consoles out, truthfully! !

madcowz642935d ago

"True 4K" it makes me laugh every time I hear it, it avoids the word native but sounds better than just 4k gaming on it's own. I honestly won't buy it but I'm excited to see what Microsoft is hiding over there, whether they're going to deliver or fall flat on their face.

BigWan782935d ago

Some coward named MagicBeanz proceeds to PM me... talks trash and then blocks me....

Keyboarded thugs amuse me...

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BlakHavoc2935d ago

If those screens are an indication of what we're getting, then I think I'll pass on Scorpio...

phoenixwing2935d ago

DId you use a 4k monitor to view them? I'm just asking because maybe it's your monitor. Although I'm not getting scorpio at all. I decided original nathan drake collection ps4 was my go to and don't plan on upgrading till the ps5.

MrCrabPuss2935d ago

I doubt Blakhavoc is clever enough to have considered that.

modelgod2935d ago

I feel you. I'm 100% xbox but I definitely feel you. I'm going to get a PS b4 the summer is over and that's the one I'm buying. I don't see the need for a pro or a Scorpio, I'm good w/ a reg PS4, and a X1 Slim; best bang for your buck!

KingKionic 2935d ago

The screenshots in the article are compressed JPG and clipped from a video so dont take them as the in game shots yet.

343_Guilty_Spark2935d ago

It must hurt so much. It's like when Frieza saw GOKU turn SSJ for the first time. He thought he had won until Goku took it to another level.

OoglyBoogly2935d ago

Horrible analogy. Why is Sony Frieza? They've been the less evil here if anything.

343_Guilty_Spark2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

Frieza was dominating Goku most of the fight and barely using 50% of his power.

Frieza was worshipped by hordes of loyal followers, conquered many worlds and ruled the universe.

Goku had to train considerably to even stand a change against Frieza. Even when he arrived on the planet Namek he wasn't even close to where he needed to be to even challenge first form Frieza. But battles against the Ginyu Force and a near mortal wound swelled his power but it still wasn't enough until he transformed to an SSJ.

The analogy is apt Captain Ginyu.

Frieza lost. He was no match for SSJ Goku.

BlakHavoc2935d ago

Not really lol. As I said, it's going to be a minor upgrade over the Pro.

Sunny_D2935d ago

Horrible analogy especially using something as awesome as SS Goku vs Frieza. Scorpio isn't going to go on to do anything. It will still only be bought by only the most dedicated Xbox fans and MS will probably still never reveal their numbers. It took 4 years into this gen and you think there's a chance? Good luck😂

AngelicIceDiamond2935d ago

Frieza returned for a 3rd time and got dominated again.

modelgod2935d ago

It was fairly early in the fight when Goku went SS. Frieza still thought he stood a chance for a while. Lol!!

ionzymbo2935d ago

frieza is sony cuz they killed sega. sega is krillin. its the best analogy!

Fullmetalevolust2934d ago

@ionzymbo: I Lol'ed so hard when you said Krillin was Sega, as much as I didn't want Sega to be Krillin, that was funny. But hey, much like Krillin, they ain't doin' much but they're still around lol
Let's see what this Sega Forever debacle turns out to be.

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_LarZen_2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

First the beast will come. Followed by 5 years of salty rain.

OoglyBoogly2935d ago

From all the people crying because there's nothing to do on it?

Shouldn't the planet already be flooded by you and your peoples tears since 2013?

JasonKCK2935d ago

Nothing to do but play all the games that look as good, and better than these screenshots do on my 4k screen right now.

Not playing checkers here.

_LarZen_2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

Damn that was some sweet salty snot. It's just a handfull of gaming hipsters that thinks the best games are exclusives.

Speaking of a plannet flooded by salty tears. It will take a while for the pony tears to appear as first the basements around the world need to be filled up before it floods out in the streets for all to see.

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modelgod2935d ago

Not really. You do understand that the average gamer is 34 years old and more ppl overy the age of 34 game more than ppl between the ages of 18-34? Meaning. ....by now ppl are busing what they are accustomed to. It's true that exclusives are indicative of how great a system is, but some ppl like REAL Americans understand that MS is an American company, some ppl actually like competition and xbox online is the best place to game. Sony has amazing single player games, MS has great MP games. Sony has little controllers for all the miniscule( in all areas) ppl, MS has bigger controllers. A few exclusives is cool and it offers nice fuel for N4G Fanboys, but 3rd party games is enough to keep my interest. I hope ppl understand that even though Sony is killing MS, both companies are making money. All I want is 3 games from MS and I'll be happy; A ninja Gaiden exclusive, A new KTOR, and Lost Odyssey 2. I hope that's not asking too much....is it? Are L2 and R2 triggers now? I remember them just being buttons on the PS3, did they grow up? Do ppl still stuck at COD on the PS? I'm honestly just asking a legit question because the last time I played it on the lamestation, they we're horrible! ! It was so bad, that it wasn't even fun anymore, I mean 24 and 2, 26 and 1 wasn't even fun. Oh well.......not everyone has a competitive ferver, some ppl like to play single player games on normal, beat it, and looking for the next exclusive. Did you REALLY get your money's worth? Did you get ALL the collectibles? Oh yeah.....you probably did. I think it was MS who added a reward system for doing so, I think it's called...Mmmm....I can't think right now. ...Mmmm...oh yeah, ACHIEVEMENTS! ! thanks MS for giving average games meaning; helping me get my money's worth, and bringing back my NES like gaming skill. Boy are games easy nowadays, but with achievements, try to beat this level without dying, try beating Ninja Gaiden on the hardest level (not too many Sony dudes can do that), win 20 ranked matches in a row, beat the game without firing a shot, beat the game stealth killing everyone(splinter cell). Cut it out ppl!!

Jaypi032935d ago

Do you really have to turn every discussion into a console battle?

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Ashlen2935d ago

Do you really think it will be five years before there is something more powerful aka PS5? Realistically the better Scorpio does the sooner PS5 will release.

Sharky2312935d ago

Let's be realistic! I watched the EAplay. The images running on Scorpio look good! They don't look that much better than the pro version from last year. Saying that... it probably will run a little smoother with the extra power. I'm definitely not gonna sit here and say it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!! It's EA!! It's gotta run on multiple platforms! That's gotta take away from the most powerful in the end!

thekhurg2935d ago

@sharky

Let be realistic, you couldn't tell the difference between a PS4 Pro, Scorpio, PS4 or Xbox One screen shot from that stream.

modelgod2935d ago

@ASHLEN the Scorpio that I saw was 20 T-FLOPS!! Obviously it's only 6 but the one they we're using was strong AF. Basically what I'm saying is that they have PS8 tech out right now, but fortunately for us Sony and MS aren't modeling their products like cell phones. Oh wait. ....PS4 and X1- - - PSPRO, SCORPIO, Hmm....we might be in trouble as gamers. That's EXACTLY what they're r doing. They are basically saying " I phone 6, iPhone 6s, Mmmmm..." It's sad to say but I think from here on out, there's going to be PS and MS .5's, and X's, and +'s. :_(

MagicBeanz2935d ago

Kind of ironic an xbox fanboy talking about salt but whatever makes you feel better I guess.

OoglyBoogly2935d ago

I like how comments like yours and mine are downvoted despite this...remember...being a major Playstation jerk off site filled with a bunch of Sony Ponies.

_LarZen_2935d ago

Not long ago I was stapled as a PlayStation fanboy. It's funny how the truth can sometimes make people draw the fanboy card as they fall short.

Zabatsu2935d ago

Completely agree larsen!

Sunny_D2935d ago

So the rain from Xbox fanboys will stop since 2013?

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alb18992935d ago

MS didn't pay for MARKETING exclusive but had better presence than SONY..... curious

343_Guilty_Spark2935d ago

Sony blowing money for nothing tbh

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DragonDDark2935d ago

PS5 wont be announced anytime soon...

343_Guilty_Spark2935d ago

You might as well cry now PS5 ain't coming this year bub.

Death2935d ago

@rico,

Sony has already released a slim and a Pro within the PS4's first three years. Don't you think announcing the PS5 just months after the Pro would be kind of suicidal?

Suave_Langosta2935d ago

Yeah I've never really understood why they or micro spend money on marketing. It's really a waste of money, like I'm sure some people see the companies logo blurps at the end of commercial and think they are only for that system, but it can't be that many.

They game developers and publishers are probably sitting around laughing at the money they get paid for sony and micro to market their game for them, unless I am misunderstanding the marketing agreements?

AmUnRa2935d ago

O, just like Microsoft, paying for marketing and DLC first for Xbox360.
So they where also blowing money for nothing??
So you see their are always 2 sides of one story.😋

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Vasto2935d ago

I have been saying this for awhile.

Sony's marketing deals would be awesome if there was no such thing as the internet.

FullmetalRoyale2935d ago

That's a good point, and very true. It used to be hard to get information about a game.

Ashlen2935d ago (Edited 2935d ago )

I'm not saying money changed hands but I'm curious how you can be so certain as to use caps to say it didn't.

I'd just like to remind you EA was also at the PS Pro launch event with Mass Effect.

alb18992935d ago

SONY is the one talking about their marketing deals.....so, there you go.

danielc19912935d ago

they obviously have a deal for anthem

WeAreLegion2935d ago

No, they didn't. Almost every EA trailer was shown with the PlayStation logo at the beginning.

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Vasto2935d ago

This is all the marketing we need.

Can not wait to see real gameplay videos of Project Scorpio games.

MagicBeanz2935d ago

They'll look even better on your PC.

URtheWalrus2935d ago

Not if you dont have, or want a PC.

JasonKCK2935d ago

A lot of new PC's will magically pop up on this site this E3.

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jmetalhead778122935d ago

I guess I'll never find out since I'll never game on a PC... Oh well, at least I'll still be blown away by the games on Scorpio

timotim2935d ago

Depends on the individuals PC wouldn't it?

BigWan782935d ago

So every pc gamer has a i7/16+GB/1080 setup ...🤷🏾‍♂️ԍ 35;🏾‍♂️🤷ㇿ 8;‍♂️

Suave_Langosta2935d ago

ThEy'Ll LoOk EvEn bEtTeR oN yOuR Pc.

But come on dude, not everyone likes or wants a PC. Why bother commenting on this thread?

Condemnedman2935d ago

I'll take a Scorpio with my 60" 4k tv magidbeanz thanks

modelgod2935d ago

I'm sorry to break it to you but the general consensus is that the PC has the worse exclusives! Nobody cares about, nor wants a PC if they want to game. Take your high Res, and shove it! No matter how strong your PC is, it'll NEVER, I mean NNNNNEEEEVVVEEERRR be considered the First, second, or 3rd option for gaming!

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JasonKCK2935d ago

This is MagicBeanz: Sends JasonKCK a message whining, then blocks replies.

You're going to have a rough day today dude :-) Enjoy that magical unicorn powered PC, that mysteriously popped up just in time for Scorpio.

MagicBeanz2935d ago

@ JasonKCK

You seem upset about something. You're referring to yourself in the third person which is weird but not surprising. And my day will be great but I'm not the one hyping yet another console cause Microsoft had to go back to the drawing board for a third time. But hey if you think you've somehow won something by touting expensive specs then by all means carry on. Oh and FYI powerful PC's aren't magical they exist and many people have them and can play those xbox "exclusives" on them, I know sad face right?

JasonKCK2935d ago

Meanwhile in reality. Scorpio outpaces 95% of gaming PC out today. Those Miraculous PC's (see the first comment)
Source: Steam Survey http://store.steampowered.c...

Don't feel bad man, you can always send me more PM's and block me right after if it makes you feel better. I find it funny that people actually still do that. What were you thinking? "I'm going to show him for making a fool out of me" click!

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MagicBeanz2934d ago

@ JasonKCK

You dont need any help from me to make you look like a fool Jason. Meanwhile in reality your made up numbers aren't based in reality at all. Don't feel bad man I realize its your mission in life to sell everyone a Scorpio, its just not my fault people aren't buying kiddo.

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Yoshida claims PS believes Xbox is their only competitor, truth is they don’t have one any more

Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida claims PlayStation still believes Xbox is their only true competitor, not Nintendo.

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Terry_B5d ago

True, they have pretty different audiences..and some People just have both at home or a PS and a PC that emulates more or less everything from Nintendo.

Knightofelemia5d ago

Xbox hasn't been a competitor since the XB360. Last generation and this generation Sony has been running circles around Xbox. As for Sony vs Nintendo Sony runs circles yes but I don't really see Nintendo as competition. Nintendo does their own thing and it works.

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Lightning774d ago

Details are important. Console sales yes. Overall games Xbox seems to be doing fairly well in that department.

LoveSpuds4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

MS were doing so well that they had to start selling their games on their main competitors system which in turn results in around 30% of each sale going to Sony as the platform holder.

I do think tjat MS' fortunes will improve now that they are actually selling games rather than giving them away for pennies on the dollar.

Something that occurs to me is that the more success MS published games have elsewhere, the more stark it will become that selling games is much more profitable than renting them. If that becomes highly noticable, I wonder what the shareholders (who ultimately run the show) will make of a service which has stagnated for years?

crazyCoconuts4d ago

PlayStation doesn't compete with third party games, they compete on consoles. They profit from third party games. If you're not comparing consoles there's no point in comparing.

drivxr5d ago

Console wars are over.

Eventually, everyone else will catch up to this fact.

attilayavuzer4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

I think it's all PS fans have left at this point. Console wars were always a competition for fourth place behind Nintendo, PC and mobile. If Xbox evaporates into a hybrid virtual platform, then PS will be perennially left in last place.

Christopher4d ago

Strange, I recall all those FCC documents and witness testimonies saying the exact opposite... Guess Microsoft doesn't know what it's talking about?

PanicMechanic4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Great analysis. Just joking.

Pretending like companies give a f about where they “rank” against each other is just super retarded. This isn’t the World Cup.

Tell me, how does “PC” compete against a brand like PlayStation? It just doesn’t make sense at all. What you just said, is complete and utter nonsense

BlaqMagiq14d ago

I don't think PS cares about being in this so-called "last place" you came up with when they're making profits hand over fist.

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Destiny10805d ago

microsoft wanted to crush sony into dust and they had the money to do it, but with such weak leadership it was always going to fail

Reaper22_4d ago

Had the money? They still have the money but the industry has changed since xbox 360. Microsoft is the number one publisher in gaming. I'd hardly call that failing.

IRetrouk4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

The industry hasn't changed though, just ms, Microsoft was the no1 publisher for a month in december 2024, the actual no1 for fy2024 was tencent if game sales are all that's being counted.

Profchaos4d ago

Money doesn't mean you'll be successful large corporations have entered and failed before like Nec

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The score for the first Plants Vs Zombies is such great, iconic music that it has a timeless quality. Not quite the level of Minecraft, but wonderful in its own right.

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