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Garriott: “Consoles’ days are numbered”

The console business – including Steam Box – isn’t sustainable in its current form according to Richard Garriott.

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TheLyonKing4833d ago

Its obvious they are numbered the idea of console as we have known them wont be around but I will be damned if I have kids they wont be sat down and shown how gaming was like back in my days.

T9004833d ago (Edited 4833d ago )

Well people like it or not, the last consoles were the PS2, Xbox and the Wii.

PS3 and Xbox 360 were a bit PC like. However with PS4 and Xbox 720 its completely PC architecture. So yes the next consoles are essentially locked down PCs just branded by Sony and MS.

Not that this is a bad thing in anyway.

schlanz4833d ago

Consoles aren't defined by their architecture. They are simply machines designed to play games (primarily anyway) on a TV.

yess4833d ago (Edited 4833d ago )

Edit: Beaten by above^^

A PC is much more than a piece of electronic for gaming.

A consol is purely for gaming and media.

Just because the architecture of a consol is more PC like dosn't mean it's a PC at all.

Irishguy954833d ago (Edited 4833d ago )

PC's have much more features

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DragonKnight4833d ago

"“Tablets are becoming so powerful, your television is already connected to the internet and frankly it’s powerful. And there’s a cloud of computing behind there that’s easily accessed, so I’m going, ‘Why in the long run do we need a console? All you really need is a controller’. It’s going to be interesting to see how consoles evolve in the next few iterations to see if they can find some new compelling reason to exist. Because, at least from my perspective, I think their days might be numbered.”

Another pro-tablet "everyone has the same internet connection" individual. Nothing new to see here folks. It's just the same bull that's been proven wrong for years now.

And of course a developer is going to love something like Steam, where you have an a** hard time getting refunds and where you don't own your game. Seriously, we've heard all this stuff before, and yet people are still buying consoles in large numbers, the pre-orders wait lists for PS4 are huge, actual evidence proves these sentiments that mobile gaming isn't destroying the console market.

Really, these developers and publishers and analysts just need to stop. People like physical copies, people like consoles, the network infrastructure doesn't exist to completely switch to digital distribution and cloud gaming only, and tablets have terrible controls and lacklustre experiences when compared to dedicated handhelds and consoles. Just stop already.

MysticStrummer4833d ago

"Well people like it or not, the last consoles were the PS2, Xbox and the Wii."

Like it or not, you're wrong.

PSVita4833d ago

I just bought a new graphics card and more ram for for my ps3....oh wait no I didn't because its a console!

SnotyTheRocket4833d ago

Yeah, a PS3 is about as far from a PC (for a console) as you can get. *cough* the Cell *cough*

Corax4833d ago

The days are numbered but yet I plan on buying the PS4 when it does drop...why can't we look at gaming at its core instead of stupidly dividing gaming as a console or PC? People have preferences, do they not? It's stupid to say console days are numbered.

shoddy4833d ago

Fuck that I ain't playing games with only touch screen.

Who every say console is deadis not a hardcore gamer.

BitbyDeath4832d ago

Everything is numbered, even when you're born you are numbered.

Consoles/PC/life as we know it are all numbered.

Utalkin2me4832d ago

@PSVita

Yeah you added more ram and memory to your PC to play "Uncharted, GT, Gow" oh no wait it's a PC.

mechlord4832d ago

T900, i think you need a date with the dictionary.

nukeitall4832d ago

I see a lot of fanboyism here. I love my console and what it offers over a regular computer when it comes to gaming, but I do see a lot more competition.

The days of super high priced hardware subsidized by the manufacturer is probably on it's last generation. Why?

Because the hardware almost no longer drive the experience, but the software now. We will soon come to point where there is very little limitation in hardware that prevents developers in creating an experience, and something that better hardware doesn't necessarily bring anything worthy.

What do I mean by that? Well, do you care if your game runs at 1080p or some higher resolution?

Most likely not, because the cost is tremendous, yet the gain is negligible. That is happening with PCs already. A PC from 5-years ago can run almost anything today for the general public. They no longer care to upgrade, so the only way is to make it a fashion statement like Apple does.

So yes, I think "game" consoles are numbered even though I love gaming on them and hope not.

andibandit4832d ago

Consoles days are numbered, but not in a doomsday like way. As long as there is a need for games there will be some sort of device to take care of it.

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CoolBeansRus4832d ago

lol. The only thing i think is going to die is the handheld market due to phones. I dont see consoles dieing any time soon.

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Y_51504833d ago

by over 11 million days...

LarVanian4833d ago

Let's enjoy the next 30,000 years then! :D

Chuk54833d ago

I was listening to dtoid's podcast and they were right about one thing. People in the industry are too damn hungry for blood in regards to destroying markets within gaming.

portal_24833d ago

The real question is in favour of what? Tablets? Smartphones? I just don't see it. For me and many others I'm sure, I require a traditional control method, not tilt, shake and tap.

MysticStrummer4833d ago (Edited 4833d ago )

Consoles as we know them will be around until high speed internet is common across most of the world market. Then all digital and cloud gaming will take over, but there will still most likely be a box that people will call a console. Eventually, TVs will be like big iMacs so no box will be needed anymore. That's when consoles will really die, but there will still be controllers.

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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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FPSRUSSIA38d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY38d ago

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

Eonjay37d ago

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

Profchaos37d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7238d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY38d ago

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

TheColbertinator37d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum37d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z37d 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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SimpleDad38d ago

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

Cacabunga38d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot37d 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…

HectixRose38d 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.

JEECE38d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername37d 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.

Soy38d ago

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

DarXyde38d 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.

Ashunderfire8638d 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.

Ashunderfire8638d ago (Edited 38d 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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InUrFoxHole38d ago

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

pwnmaster300038d 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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-Foxtrot38d 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.

solideagle38d 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

Relientk7738d ago

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