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UMD 'never really got going', says Team 17

Team 17 Studio Head Martyn Brown has praised Sony's newest PSP console, adding that the platform holder has made a wise move in embracing digital distribution as opposed to UMDs.

"I think it's fair to say that the UMD as a media format never really got going," he said, "and I think it's clever for Sony to embrace digital distribution."

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Forrest Gump5439d ago

I think we can all agree on this,the PsP Go was an excellent decision.

TheTwelve5438d ago

Sony's successes and failures are well documented---and UMD was a failure. So yes, I agree with you.

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njr5438d ago

UMD was meant to be proprietary anyway, but that didn't prevent piracy. However, this is a step in the right direction. Now we will get to see smaller games developed for cheap prices online.

Tito Jackson5438d ago

I cant COUNT how many times I have heard that on this Site.
And I never believed it, but I started to. :(
I guess thats what I get for listening to a bunch of 15yr old experts, lol.

Black Maverick5438d ago

The argument was Direct Download will never work for huge next-gen console games that are between 9GB to 30GB+ of data. (At least not with today's broadband technology)

We're talking about smaller games for a handheld.

Time_Is_On_My_Side5438d ago (Edited 5438d ago )

What I find ironic is that the PSP offers digital downloads as well physical media but this is never mentioned with the DSi. Nintendo forces the handheld buyers to physical media but Sony offers users a choice, a big difference. When users have a choice one is going to dominate over the other but if Sony forced users toward one side, would the UMD have the negative attachment towards it today?

In my opinion one will never really terminate the other and will coexist because of one thing, not everyone will have internet or will want to connect to the internet just for some entertainment on their off days becoming more of a task than it should. The world population is said to be around 6,783,421,727 (in the billions, if every country was equal with technology) I don’t think servers can handle that much traffic; XBOX Live can barely handle the low millions.

Tito Jackson5438d ago (Edited 5438d ago )

and yet services like Steam, netflix, hulu, ect get more popular everyday.
and now the xbox is offering full size games to come directly to the console, via XBL.
I dont think it matter whether we are speaking about handhelds or consoles, the fact of the matter is--they were wrong. :)

@Someoneplays: low millions? so xbl is just MAXED OUT every night huh?

rockleex5438d ago (Edited 5438d ago )

Sony has been offering full PS3 games for download on the PSN for years now.

GT5 Prologue
Burnout Paradise
Warhawk
Etc.

Btw, the DD argument was based on Bluray quality movies. Not PSP sized games.

And if you don't see how unfeasible it is to download 50GB movies currently, then there's nothing else I can say to convince you otherwise.

Lets just say, if it was feasible enough right now, then there would be TONS of services offering Full HD 1080p uncompressed Bluray quality movies for download right now. And if it was feasible, millions of people would be downloading 50GB movies from those services each day.

Btw, Xbox Live's 1080p service will be compressed and low quality. For it to match Bluray's quality, their movies would have to be around 50GB... and I just don't see that happening. Not to mention, a 60GB hard drive for the 360 already costs $100.

Tito Jackson5437d ago

um no.
there have been a sh*t ton of areguements about DD in reference to games on this site. infact you should check black mavericks comment right under my previous. and i quote: "The argument was Direct Download will never work for huge next-gen console games that are between 9GB to 30GB+ of data. (At least not with today's broadband technology) ". So next time open your eyes(and read), before you open your mouth. :)

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TheMART5438d ago

Oreally?!?!

Like I didn't knew that.... meh

hatchimatchi5438d ago

"like i didn't KNEW that"

lol

Yea umd didn't "take off" but what did people think the umd would be used for besides a psp? I really doubt people were waiting in lines for an at home umd player.

Hows the zune going for ya?

1111115438d ago (Edited 5438d ago )

I may be a bit oldfashioned here, but isnt the difference between pirated games and purchased games for me is a proper cover, and a fancy storage medium?
I like to be able to hold something in my hands that i purchased.
Anyway, a bigger display would have been it; smart decisions there sony :p

hatchimatchi5438d ago

i agree completely with the satisfaction of being able to physically own something but in this case, a handheld, i don't mind having digital distribution. Now for my wii and ps3, i want all my games on disc.

Sayai jin5438d ago

Okay, so do you own more CD's or MP3's?

hatchimatchi5438d ago

The main thing i've been wondering is that because it's strictly digital distribution, are there going to be games that are available to download that otherwise wouldn't have fit on a umd?

I know sony isn't trying to divide the 2 systems (psp go/psp3000) but there has to be some exclusives eventually for the psp go, it makes sense to me.

Me personally, i can't wait for the psp go, i am definitely getting this thing the day it hits stores. In fact, i just checked amazon and it's available for pre-order. I'm gonna put mine down for pre-order either today or on my next payday. I'm not sure if amazon preorder charges you the full $250 immediately. Anyone know?

CRAIG6675438d ago

well amazon uk doesnt charge you untill they have or are dispaching said item

colossi165438d ago

I'm really considering getting this for GT PSP. With 16 gigs of memory it is a nice compliment to my PS3. So many awesome games.

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Acquire Joins KADOKAWA Group: Could This Mean A Revival for Tenchu & Way of the Samurai ?

Acquire, famous for games like Tenchu and Octopath Traveler, becomes KADOKAWA subsidiary. Can this mean a revival for beloved series?

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Snookies1213d ago (Edited 13d ago )

I would kill to have a Way of the Samurai game with a huge budget and modern tech... The first game was one of my greatest joys on PS2 back in the day. And I really hope From Software will do something with Tenchu... I hate that they're just sitting on the IP like it doesn't even exist.

Relientk7712d ago

Don't play with my feelings like that.

Also, new Tenchu please!

TheColbertinator12d ago

Tenchu would be superb in this day and age. Ninja and samurai games are hot right now and more is better.

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Original Final Fantasy 7 - Is it Worth Playing in 2024?

Final Fantasy 7 has come back under the spotlight thanks to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but is it worth replaying the original?

ravens5215d ago

Got to Zacks part in 7 Rebirth. Said f it. Finishing my game in 7 og. Just got to part 2 yesterday. I also got Crisis Core... So it'll be a while before I'm back to Rebirth. I just keep thinking about it too smh, want to get back to playing it. Not till I know Zacks story though. I beat 7 og sooooooo long ago, it's crazy going through it again and remembering things.

MrNinosan15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

Got to Zacks part in Rebirth?
You mean you started the game and turned it off?
The game starts with Zack...

ravens5215d ago

... Really 🤓 lol. His second part, I've played for 80hrs lmao. <---- PS5 Run time, probably not all game time. You guys know how it goes.

VIK212115d ago (Edited 15d ago )

Did you not ever play the OG FF7? After you recruit Vincent, later in the game, disc 3, return to that basement and look at the pod, there's a whole Zack story that'll trigger as a memory.... it's well hidden in the game and a lot of things regarding Zack are cleared up. FF7 Crisis Core is basically an extend feature of that hidden flashback... It took me years to discover it back then lol

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

MrNinosan15d ago

@ravens52
80 hours in Rebirth by doing everything, and you should've reached Zacks story about 5 times 🤣

ravens5214d ago

Ye I kno that's y I said not all gameplay time. But also I am very anal when it comes to exploring.

ravens5214d ago

Not to mention fighting Titan at his full strength. Hours spent trying still haven't succeeded. Found all 3 ruins but I'ma masochist when it comes to games.

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Barlos16d ago

Very much so. Graphically it's dated but the story and the gameplay haven't aged a day. It's still one of my all time favourite RPGs and for me is better than Remake in some ways.

Barlos15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

It always takes me back to Christmas 1997, I got it as a gift and I was blown away when I played it. I couldn't believe games could look that good. The combination of pre rendered backgrounds and FMV really made it stand out. It definitely still has a certain charm that modern games can't replicate.

I can't imagine people will still be talking about Remake and Rebirth in 27 years.

Tapani15d ago

Fully agreed. To me the atmosphere, pacing, gameplay and music are all better than in the remake.

Rebel_Scum15d ago

Yes, play this, skip remake, start rebirth for new players.

I_am_Batman15d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim15d ago

Remake is so amazing, pure FFVII Love, play it on PS5 please! aww the graphics the battles, the music... a dream come true.

Rebel_Scum15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I disagree Batman

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FF XVI Producer Is Interested In Working On A New Final Fantasy Tactics Game

Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida is interested in working on a brand new Final Fantasy Tactics game.

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GoodGuy0918d ago

It's insane its been this long since the last release.

CrimsonWing6917d ago

Not from you.

Knowing how you handled FF16 by trying to make it appeal to non-fans and changing the entire gameplay design I can see you changing Tactics to appeal to non-fans.

If they’re going to do this please give it to someone who wants to keep the game and genre in tact.

VersusDMC17d ago

He worked on tactics ogre reborn. Was there changes? He wouldn't make an FF tactics game an action game. It will be AA but faithful. Probably what the Diofield Chronicles team and some of the FFXVI team is probably working on already and he is just keeping a secret.

And FF hasn't had a set gameplay design since X. I disliked the MMO, 12, 13 FF's but didn't mald for years. I played other games. Stop crying as he probably won't make a single player FF again and will be busy with the next FF MMO.

EternalTitan17d ago

I can feel your hatred. Keep it up.

Ataraxias17d ago

Tactics Ogre Reborn was an overall solid product but almost eliminated the concept of builds in the game.
So we'd probably end up with a system where character jobs like Mercenary for Ramza is 80% of the character instead of being freeform.

SegaSaturn66917d ago

Tactics Ogre Reborn changed a lot of gameplay mechanics for the worse. The class system is weird and hard to lock in roles, and they shoehorned a new "random card appearing" mechanic on the maps which makes no sense. Previously you obtained those boosts from killing powerful opponents, not spawning randomly.

There's a way better way to play Tactics Ogre: the fanmade onevision mod of the psp version.

EternalTitan17d ago

16 was just a terrible mess.
Its not even a JRPG let alone a final fantasy game.
Yosi piss(who said he hates JRPGs) should not touch another Final Fantasy game ever again.

VersusDMC17d ago

87 metacritic can't be a terrible mess.
If Kingdom Hearts is a JRPG then FFXVI is a JRPG. And he said he hates the term JRPG as it carries a bad stereotype with western journalists.

So you're just incorrect on several fronts...

Asterphoenix17d ago

I wouldn't mind a new FF Tactics longs they keep the tactical elements of Tactics in it as well as a very in depth story. Which FF Tactics years ago has by far one of the best stories in the series.

Tapani16d ago

Yes, alongside with Vagrant Story. Playing FFT, then Vagrant story and finally FFXII is a bliss. Deepest lore and best stories ever made in video games.