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Gut reaction – Xbox One vs PS4

Stuff TV: "I'm leaning towards the PS4. Shoot-in-the-face fests and football franchise updates don't excite me; Quantic Dream, Media Molecule and Jonathan Blow excite me, and each presented a demo at the PS4 event that left me wanting more. Sony's trumpeting of 2013's more esoteric gaming elements (and my non-journalistic assumption that it's doing so for anything other than cynical reasons) has caught the attention of my Amiga-addicted inner child. Permit me to completely change my mind once E3 rolls around."

BigFnHooters4747d ago

Doesn't sound that smart to me.

"Permit me to completely change my mind once E3 rolls around"

Anyone who is clinging to the delusion that somehow Microsoft is going to magically blow people away at E3 just isn't very bright.

Three years of epic failures at E3 for Microsoft are exactly what will take place once again:

* Halo, Halo, Halo...
* The same tired small batch of other Xbox franchises
* 'Exclusive' PC ports
* Third party 'exclusives' that aren't actually exclusive
* Lame payed for DLC
* Faked Kinect demos
* Kinect shovelware

ltachiUchiha4747d ago

Lol I just read the paragraph above. Didnt read his article but im not going to fall for microsofts tricks again until they show the gamers come first before stockholders.

Grap4747d ago (Edited 4747d ago )

u keep writing this list nearly in all xbox one news. i don't like xbox one either but u should give MS a chance in E3. and plz stop trolling.

silverbeld4747d ago

@nix

That is brilliant!

Hahaha

kneon4747d ago

Microsoft could still change course on the drm, that would be a big step in the right direction. But I'm not counting on it.

b163o14747d ago

I've never owned a Xbox, for good reason. My friends original Xbox ate his disc in front of us, his 360 got the RRoD...twice, the exclusives are getting milked, you have to buy the game, just to pay to play. While my PS has been nothing but good to me. It's brought me KZ, HeavyRain, PSASBR, infamous1&2, journey, GT5, netflix(I say netflix cause you dont have to pay to play lol)free online gaming. I tell people all the time my PS3 was one of my best investments cause it just keeps giving. PS4 launch I will be standing in line for that.

S/N how will the Xbox work for people with illegal cable O.o? Cause I fall under that category. I haven't had a cable bill in 3yrs ;)

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thereapersson4747d ago

What if, in a purely hypothetical sense, Sony somehow adopted a similar format to used software? Sony has obviously stated they never considered any sort of always-on mechanism, however they are still somewhat unclear on the used games application, as one previous article reported. I am just saying we should wait for E3 before we put all our eggs in one basket.

CRAIG6674747d ago

Sony have said they are going to leave the decision on used games down to the publishers, this I find to be a much scarier prospect than that of microsoft.
Atleast with microsoft if I choose to sell a game the proceeds will go back to microsoft and the people who DESERVE it,the game creators.
With Sony's current stance well... can you foresee a massive publisher like EA saying sure play our games for less than price of retail and we get nothing.
Microsoft are putting there foot in the rite direction and it's best for the industry as a whole, sure they aint perfect but Sony's decision to leave the publishers in charge is a half arsed attempt to look like the better guy, they aint,they are a business focused company just like any other corporation.

kneon4747d ago

The ps4 doesn't have mandatory installs and mandatory Internet so they can't implement effective drm. The only thing they can do is online passes and I don't have a big problem with those

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4747d ago (Edited 4747d ago )

ps4tw!!

will next next gen have xbox 2?

they trying to reboot xbox and forget the past meaning of it.

NewEra74747d ago

One the guys said they couldn't finish Uncharted "because the tiny controller and stubborn sticks meant my shooting was about as accurate as a dog with an Uzi" ?? What a mediocre reason. Definitely the definition of a true gamer! /s

WeaseL4747d ago

Has MS not seen all the new TV's that are coming with Skype and allot of other things built in and FREE to access.

MRMagoo1234747d ago

coming ? my boss at work has had a tv for over a year at least that comes with skype and a camera in built, the things xbone are doing have been around for ages

MikeyDucati14747d ago

First of all, E3 means nothing. People need to omit that thought from their minds. That's why we have the problem with Aliens: CM-for people believing such nonsense.

IronFistChinMi4747d ago

I'm going for Xbox One first and will get the PS4 as soon as they release an exclusive I'm interested in.

theDECAY4747d ago (Edited 4747d ago )

The only exclusive game we know of on Xbox One is Forza...

IronFistChinMi4747d ago

Plus Quantum Break and Ryse...

Omegasyde4747d ago

Technically they announced "Fantasty Football to stream statistics while watching an NFL game".

With the rise of people watching TV and movies at home while researching the show via a tablet or smartphone - Its not really that impressive as it will block part of my TV view area.

MonkeyNinja4747d ago

@Omegasyde

People still watch TV? Seriously?

Where I live, basic cable is $45, digital is $55, both through Bright House. Still nothing to watch.

Netflix + Hulu Plus is $20, and I can watch what I want when I want. All you need is internet. So unless you don't have internet, why would anyone still watch cable?

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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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FPSRUSSIA25d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY25d ago

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

Eonjay25d ago

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

Profchaos24d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7225d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY25d ago

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

TheColbertinator24d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum24d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z24d 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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SimpleDad25d ago

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

Cacabunga25d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot24d 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…

HectixRose25d 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.

JEECE25d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername24d 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.

Soy25d ago

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

DarXyde25d 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.

Ashunderfire8625d 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.

Ashunderfire8625d ago (Edited 25d 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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InUrFoxHole25d ago

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

pwnmaster300025d 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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-Foxtrot25d 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.

solideagle25d 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

Relientk7725d ago

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