Gamasutra, 09.05AM PST, 01/18/08 - Brandon Boyer
Following yesterday's U.S. sales report from NPD, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter and simExchange's Jesse Divnich have commented on still surprisingly strong PS2 sales, as well as continued troubles for third parties due to the PS3's relatively small installed base.
Divnich said 2008's momentum will likely indicate the 'true' console war winner.
Some PS3 software sales figures exclusive to simExchange highlight the problems third party publishers are having on the system.
SimExchange's report also offered figures for eight titles outside the top 10.
The PS3's future might also be aided by recent victories in the Blu-ray/HD-DVD battle, Pachter concluded.
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I expected nothing and I'm still disappointed
Like with Fallout, it's starting to feel studios are using TV / Film adaptations when they have no game info to talk about.
I feel the same way.
I mean, how difficult would it be for them to release SOMETHING of substance? Another short trailer? A couple of proper hints? A short story set during the original trilogy, but focused on fringe characters?
Hopefully they're working so hard on the game that they don't have time. But still, with every passing year and so little to show, the franchise will be slipping further and further from people's minds.
Yeah agree it's almost a cop out since Dev times are 5 to 10 years just throw out a few seasons instead you get them done in a year
So the TV show will take place after the OG trilogy. I wonder which ending they’ll use?
Should’ve just posted a picture of an Elcor saying “regretfully, we have nothing to share.”
TimeShift had a fairly muted launch in 2007, and while it doesn't rewrite the FPS rulebook it does offer an enjoyable campaign even now.
Never heard of this game until someone mentioned it here last year. Played it and it basically represents most games from the PS3/Xbox360 era—good graphics, amazing physics, and extremely fun gameplay (time powers rock), but barely any story, weird pacing, and at least one annoying AF level. I finished Prototype last week and the same applies, except Strike Teams. Fuck Strike Teams.
I miss when ganes used to experiment with physics and world interaction
Thanks to their innovative approach to gaming, RPGs like Dark Souls, Final Fantasy VII, and Dragon Quest left a significant impact on the genre.
The problem is the installed base of PS3 which most likely will increase in 2008 and totally will be different. So, what's the solution for this big issue ??! BINGO YES! more great games (1st party & 3rd party execlusives ), home service, bluray's lead and early success and of course cheaper price will do that.
That's the only reason for this post
its simple fact that ps3 will be last this generation.. all that hoping 08 will be better will solve nothing... wii will be the winner this generation
but yes PS3 will be in last place, I used to think getting the installed base up would solve PS3 problems, but this i more than just that, they have a problem selling games on that platform. I think the typical PS3 buyer fits a profile, and that profile of gamers dont buy games, then there are the guy who own PS3 and 360, they tend to buy for the 360 for several obvious reasons includung achievments.