Signaling the pent-up demand for next-generation gaming consoles that's simmering in the market, GameStop (NYSE: GME ) indicated that it expected demand for the new Sony (NYSE: SNE ) PlayStation 4 to drain the supply. That's great news for the retailer, which has been struggling to keep up with changes in customer buying habits. But it's also good news for Sony, which is launching a new console into a market that's soon to be thick with second-tier gaming systems.
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Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-
I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.
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.
Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.
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.
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
Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments
Simple:
-By putting out good release games
-A 'sweet spot' price tag
-Good exclusives
-Good interface
-Good and powerful hardware
We already know a lot about the PS4 and it is up to MS to see what they reveal but so far my money is on the PS4. CANNOT wait until E3. Also, people that think the OUYA and the android consoles are going to put a dent in the console market are people that don't know gaming, it's like saying the muscle car market is going to be damaged by the hybrid market because there are two completely different buyers in two different markets.
EDIT: "the PlayStation 4 controller actually looks very similar to the OUYA controller" lool, no not really they are kinda opposites, they may have 2 analogs sticks and buttons and touchpad but both are quite different
I think the PS3 sales and exclusives will kill the PS4 launch.
Sony will keep providing great customer service a great quality built machine and a great solid line up of titles. Games coming from Gurilla, Sucker Punch, Quantic Dream to name a few. And the fact they have a customer loyalty that has been around since the PS1 days. And Sony has also learned from their mistakes when they launched the PS3. Plus its up to personal preferance and what the customer wants Xbox 720 and what they have to offer and PS4 and what they have to offer.
Sony will dominate with keeping core gamers at the forefront. Sony are the only company that did not abandon the hardcore gamers so how can they lose?
So far, it looks like its the system to beat. If you look at everything they have announced so far. PS1,PS2 generation domination incoming. Microsoft couldnt beat Sony at their weakest, they stand no chance against them firing at all cylinders.