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Game Over, Microsoft

Rich Bloomfield of Nizulo writes: "Personally, I think that we as a community need to take a stand against such policies, and vote with our wallets. Otherwise, companies like Microsoft will continue to infringe on our rights more and more, using false enemies such as ‘piracy’ to justify and solicit their means.

To top it all off, Sony announced the opposite; the PlayStation 4 is free of limitations on used games, will not need an always-online connection — or any online connection for that matter — and, almost as if to deliver the final blow, the PlayStation 4 will be $100 cheaper than the Xbox One, and will be region-free.

Now, as much as I love my Xbox 360 and all of its exclusives — hell, I’d even label myself an Xbox fanboy — I have to admit Microsoft’s defeat. All loyalties aside and facts considered, Sony’s PlayStation 4 is not only superior in terms of hardware but is also much more consumer-friendly. That’s fact. Not opinion."

FrigidDARKNESS4705d ago

Lmao at the titlr very classy.

Nizulo4705d ago

Haha, upon further discussion, we've decided to actually keep things classy and change the title.

ORIGINAL TITLE: Game Over, Microsoft - Sony Bitch-Slapped You in the Face

360degrees4705d ago (Edited 4705d ago )

Honestly are we still on this "Doom and Gloom campaign" where clearly "The sky is Falling" and all is lost for Microsoft's Xbox One? Really my fellow gamers, regardless of your console of choice, or even personal bias, one has to admit that this amazing console is going to sell tremendously as indicated by all brick and mortar/online sources and their current pre order numbers. The masses will voice their opinion much much louder with their hard earned dollars, than the minority can holler their mental scenarios of Microsoft somehow going up into a poof of smoke and disappearing forever due to a few miniscule and inconsequential issues(nitpicking really ).

xHeavYx4705d ago

You have been spamming the same comments all over the place

Shadow Flare4705d ago (Edited 4705d ago )

Why are you defending them?

Actually baffled whenever I see xbutts defending the X bone

rmedtx4705d ago

@360degrees, As a consumer should be against what Microsoft is doing. If you don't have a problem with their restrictions, their higher price and the type of info Kinect can collect from you; by all means buy the console. But is up to us to tell the gaming industry which way we want them to go. If we support MS with this, the message that we are sending is that we are okay with their policies and I for sure am not.

Hicken4705d ago

Might have been a little classless. Good thing the contents are irrelevant, right?

... right?

GamersHeaven4705d ago

More like got knocked the F out.

Narutone664705d ago

MS should take note when hardcore 360 fans are complaining. These are the people supporting their console and if MS ignore them, then it's game over for you. Don't bet on the casuals buying many games for your console.

NameRemoved00174705d ago

All my the people I know who still have xboxs are switching to PC or PS4 or both :D

SpinalRemains4705d ago

of course they are.

They know they're not actually part of MS and they don't take this personally. They use their brain and make the wise purchase.

I think it's funny seeing ppl vehemently defend it. Like they're part of the family. :-o

NameRemoved00174705d ago

Whens the Xbox getting buried and Microsoft giving up on the gaming industry to go hide behind what is left of their even worse platform games for windows.

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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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FPSRUSSIA2d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY2d ago

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

Eonjay2d ago

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

Profchaos2d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv722d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY2d ago

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

TheColbertinator2d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Nacho_Z2d 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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SimpleDad2d ago

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

Cacabunga2d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot1d 17h 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…

HectixRose2d 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.

JEECE2d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername1d 23h 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.

Soy2d ago

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

DarXyde2d 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.

Ashunderfire862d 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.

Ashunderfire862d ago (Edited 2d 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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InUrFoxHole2d ago

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

pwnmaster30002d 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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-Foxtrot2d 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.

solideagle2d 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

Relientk772d ago

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