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Your move, Microsoft - Welcome to Next Gen

Welcome to Next Gen writes: "Sony has drawn first blood in the next chapter of the console war. The Japanese company announced its PlayStation 4 on February 20th in New York City with an extensive, focused, gamer-oriented press conference. PS4 was mentioned over a million times on Twitter alone that day, and since then, even more details, features, and game announcements have come out regarding it. Sony is riding a tremendous wave of hype."

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Sidology4835d ago

To be fair, Sony did offer Microsoft the chance to go first. A lot of things do not bode well for the console, however, if rumors turn out to be truth.

3-4-54835d ago

If Microsoft switches to 8Gb DDR5 ram or ups the DD3 to 16 GB then everything will be ok.

Aside from that, we are getting consoles that at the very least will be 3-4x as powerful as what we have now.

New consoles offer smaller companies a chance to shine. Everyone gets a fresh start and I'm excited to get some New IP's.

SDF Repellent4835d ago

Ram is only part of the equations so 8GB of DDR3 will still be good enough IMO, combining it with the rumored 32mb of Sdram and the move engine. Software, operating system, and other parts also play a vital role in a console other than Ram. Lets wait and see, shall we.

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NewMonday4835d ago (Edited 4835d ago )

the all architecture needs to be in-sync, the 720 supposedly has a complex set up of DDR3+SDRAM so the pipelines are designed for that, and the dev kits distributed correspond to that. any change will need to be consistent with the design and that will swell the cost.

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Knight_Crawler4835d ago (Edited 4835d ago )

What do you mean if MS switches? Are you people that naive to believe every thing on the internet.

These leaked specs were never confirmed by MS, for all we know some dude with too much time on his hand just made all this crap up.

But of course if the leaked docs were making the 720 look like some beast power PC then this leaked specs would be BS to you Sony gamers.

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AngelicIceDiamond4835d ago

Yeah but MS is still yet to announce anything despite the rumors. So technically nothings "boding well for the console."

We have to wait on MS official world on everything.

Sidology4835d ago

I did make sure to specify by saying that IF the rumors turn out to be truth, then it does not bode well for the console.

Bigpappy4835d ago (Edited 4835d ago )

As I am reading the article, it sounds to much like gloating and bashing for me to finish reading. It is true that it is M$'s move. But, Sony did not force them to "rush" the 360 and it is not like Sony never released a console that had faults at launch. To say that M$ release 360 with RRD and is likely to do the same with this release is speculative at best, and seems more like an attempt at low blow.

"While studios like Naughty Dog will ultimately do things with the PS4 that the Durango can’t match". How do you know what developers with do with each even before you know what M$ will offer. You say it is M$'s move, but you already know that they can not possible match or exceed Sony. Very fanboyish and offers no insight or anything new to the debate. Might as well be any comment posted here on N4G, rather than an approved article.

nukeitall4835d ago

Unfortunately, most opinion pieces are really low quality, For some reason people keep voting them in on n4g.com....

It's been swarming with fanboys here lately.

Outside_ofthe_Box4834d ago

lol @ nukeitall flipping the script. When it comes to PS4 criticism and bashing it's "people are just excited and want to know more." When it comes to the next box apparently that doesn't apply. It's just fanboy talk, lol @ you.

Snookies124835d ago

I really really hope Microsoft does a good job! I may not prefer them for my console of choice, but I want them to succeed as well. :]

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thebigman4835d ago

Did this writer really say that the 360 had a Cell processor in it..?

N0S3LFESTEEM4835d ago

360 will have so many flops it'll be floppy

vegasucram4835d ago

But that's not to say it won't be hard for them

first1NFANTRY4835d ago

Don't agree with many of M$'s agendas BUT competition is good so i hope they offer a similar hardware to Sony.

This will only make Sony work hard which in turn benefits me the gamer :)

Hicken4835d ago

Agreed. I don't care much for how they do many things, but if they double down on their focus of the core gamer and show us something nice next gen, I'll be quite happy.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA31d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY31d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay31d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos31d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7231d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY31d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator31d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum31d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z31d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad32d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga32d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot31d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose32d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE32d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername31d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy32d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde32d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8631d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8631d ago (Edited 31d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole32d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300032d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot32d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle32d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7732d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments