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Let me come right out and say that I do I have a favorite in the battle for next-gen console superiority. My favorite is un-important at this point and the perspective from which this opinion piece is written will hopefully reflect that. At this point, having a fair amount information about each big three next-gen consoles, let’s take a look at how they may potentially fare in the coming months and years.
All available May 5.
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
Unless Microsoft brings stunning new games to E3 (highly doubtful) this system could be dead in the water with gamers. There is no question I'm picking up a PS4. I'm still on the fence about the Xbox One, but Microsoft is trying very hard to push me clearly over to the "no" side of the fence. I am not impressed by one thing they have shown thus far. They have made a tactical error in the design of their console and how it's memory and capabilities will be utilized. You can only do so much when your design limits the possibilities compared to your main competitor. And if your main selling points are functions I can already perform with my tablet and entertainment system, and not great exclusive games, you're in trouble because I have no reason to purchase your device.
The Illumiroom idea is the only thing that could make me buy a new Xbox. I think that looks interesting. I know it is years away, but making a cool new gaming experience is what I'm after. Not watching Basketball or the Price is right by waving my arms around.
Listen to Joe - Xbox One is DOA
http://angryjoeshow.com/201...
This leaves PS4 (unless they monumentally screw consumers like MS - very possible) and Wii U (a known quantity).
Consumers are now starting to get off the fence, and both Wii U and PS4 will gain from Xbox One's total fail. However, since both PS4 and Xbox One provide no backward compatibility, it is highly likely that initial sales will be low (or dismally non-existent for Xbox One,given its "consumer friendly features")
Wii U is actually looking much stronger. They haven't brought their "A" game yet for either the hardcore audience which they haven't exactly been known for (Bayonetta, Watchdogs, etc) or their casual audience (Wii Fit U?).
The lag that we now see with Wii U delivery of product will also hit other first gen consoles. PS4 might make it, but first year isn't going to be good. PS4 is now competing with PCs and Steam.
Nintendo was actually smart. Lower price point, a year's jump on the competition to get game development cranking, ability to bring across mobile games, asymmetrical gaming, off screen gaming (and maybe TVii - someday). Nope, they didn't bring hardware, but it remains a complete unknown as to whether the PS4/Xbox1 hardware will make a significant enough difference to the game experience to move us off PS3/360.
Surprisingly I think Wii U is now likely to win, despite its slow start. Ohh ... and Steam/PC will too.
Like Windows 8, the reveal dissed their existing base in service to some 'greater unified future' vision.
And got approximately the same response.
Sony has yet to put a foot wrong while Microsoft stumbles about like a drunken sailor ending up in the rose bushes.