*looks at 360 release schedule*
*looks at bank account balance*
Oh well, there goes food for the next couple of months. Gotta make room in the budget somewhere...
Absolutely no comments were necessary after the first one was made. It was truth, and nothing further to this rumour.
I'm only posting because I get to say "Yes! Post #69!"
I certainly agree with your thoughts about the industry pushing for more photo-realism over gameplay, but at the same time I attribute much of the OVER emphasis on consumers demanding it when they shouldn't be.
You can have a great game that has non-photo realistic visuals and great play value (i.e. New Super Mario Bros for the DS), but great graphics and poor gameplay will NOT amount to a great game. Take Eragon, for example, which actually had poor graphics and gameplay. Ev...
I won't be able to commit the time required to gain the 1,500 points or even come close to the 2nd level, but I'll certainly give kudos to MSFT for implementing this. Taking the incenvtive system in the community one step further will only strengthen XBL.
All I want is a Gundam: Crossfire port to the 360. Dream come true!
As with apples and oranges, you'll never have an objective comparison on every point because they're different products. Some will tout PS3's look, built in functionality and storage flexibility. Xbox 360 advocates put community and Live on a pedestal over Sony's online network. Major differences aside, when comparing what both are capable of doing and claim to do well, which is play video games, there is very little difference. I'm confident that a majority of people out there bought the...
I don't see how anybody can go back to GTA after playing this game. I mean, unless the crime aspect or the GTA story grips you more, Crackdown has everything GTA has plus more. And yes, jumping from rooftop to rooftop...it's been said so many times already, but it really is just so damn fun...
I had no idea PSP had such amazing graphics!
I'm as excited as the next guy about a Ghostbusters title hitting the 360, but I don't think Sony did anything wrong. Sure, they've proven to be a big bully at times (lik-sang?) in their legal processes, but this instance of removing the videos and references is completely within their rights, and is done all the time.
Fingers crossed that they'll let Zoot release it and collect the royalties instead of turning it into a mud flinging battle.
...that there is not single formula for a successful game in Japan, or any particular region for that matter.
MSFT poured money into Mistwalker and Blue Dragon b/c RPGs are generally popular in Japan, but it doesn't mean a non-RPG can't be successful. Gears moved units and consoles b/c it was a great game overall. When a title is that good, beautiful and fun, it should have an element of mass appeal.
Either that, or everybody just loves Cole Train!
I made a similar comment a few weeks ago. It all comes down to how you define "winning." If you're looking at demand, Wii and PS3 easily beat out the 360. If you're looking at total number sold, then the ample supply of 360s fueled by demand from Gears of War will crown 360 the "winner." But it all comes down to dollars, so the bigger number trumps all.
Don't forget that this is still relatively short term. Next generation gaming is only 1 year old. By...
...gamestops were as nice and inviting as his place. TopGamer's crib > any gamestop any day.
I reckon the 2-3 copies of the same title are for multiplayer gaming on different systems set up?
Yes, launch titles generally aren't as polished and don't utilize all the strengths of the console. Yes, GoW is a "2nd gen" title for the 360. Ultimately, the question is "Why is it better," not "how much time was it in development."
Graphics was one of the seven or so criteria, and both look pretty damn good already. Both genres are pretty tired and old, so it comes down to what was done creatively to enhance the gameplay experience and FUN val...
I don't care which format overtakes the other, or if there is some sort of "merge." I just want one, single format. Somebody please win this damn war. As with all wars, almost everybody loses one way or another. In this case, the consumers, the backing studios, and the damn producers of each technology themselves.
What a waste.
Naturally high sales reflect high demand, and high demand reflects either hype and/or quality.
Nobody has to give a damn about any opinion other than their own, but if many people are ranting and wanting it then it's difficult to deny that there might be something there.
There are some out there who do not like Gears of War, but sales of 2mm says it's worth giving a shot (if you haven't already).
In all honesty, I expected this to look awful and completely campy. So far, however, it's not looking too bad. Better than I expected. Optiums, and the other colorful Autobots, could have used a darker shade of color, as the reds, blues and yellows show up a bit too brightly in their digital creations.
Still holding my breath, but I'll give Mr. Bay a chance...
I played this game at Best Buy. It's pretty good! Does anybody know when it is releasing on the Xbox 360?
Indeed this game looks great so far. I would love it if it weren't a fixed camera for 3rd person view like GoW. Give it the option for a further camera distance and 360 rotating (such as in Ninja Gaiden) and you've got a nice hybrid action/shooter game that can compete with Gears and Devil May Cry.
And speaking of "Jump[ing] in," can they give the character the ability to jump please? I've grown weary of my protagonists being stuck to the ground.
...statistics show the 360 to be the hottest seller, but a look at the bigger picture shows the 360 to have had the largest available inventory. I'm sure there could have been more than 511k Wii's and PS3s sold if the inventory was there.
But MSFT knew this, and milked it for what they could at the teet of GoW. Props to them for strategic planning.
I guess the Pachter was wrong.
I'm guessing a price cut near the release of Halo 3...