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How Much Do Next-Gen Specs Really Matter?

"In this video, DLB discusses next generation specs for the consoles and the difference in performance between the PS4 and Xbox One. How much does it really all matter?"

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Godmars2904664d ago

If games are going to be nothing but more FPS or first person perspective, not much.

georgeenoob4664d ago (Edited 4664d ago )

Here on N4G, A LOT. Even though they love mentioning past history, and PS3 being more powerful than 360 didn't prove anything.

thetruthx14664d ago

Software/Development tools is the key

Advantage: Microsoft

HammadTheBeast4664d ago

Apparently, to some people specs don't matter anymore. Now if Xbox One was more powerful, then obviously it would matter to them.

Same with PS+, blu-ray, etc.

FlunkinMonkey4664d ago

Well to be honest, i personally thought games like Uncharted, The Last of Us and God of War did look significantly better than anything on the 360, but i think that was down to the first party development teams.

Can you stop using your bubble to moan about the state of affairs on N4G, it's really quite boring.. If you don't like it you know where to go.

YNWA964664d ago

Games matter.... Also games matter, do not forget that. People more concerned about 1 releasing earlier than the other, losing sleep over it. I do not care about the fine details, just as long as its powerful enough....

zebramocha4664d ago

@geor halo didn't the killzone treatment until halo 4.

Godmars2904664d ago

@thetruthx1:
Pity they did eff-all with the 360 then. Left game development up to 3rd parties.

That's really the big unspoken question with the XB1: Will MS have any kind of attention span this time around.

YNWA964664d ago

@ Hammad, the cat calling the kettle black...

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SmokingMonkey4664d ago

Exclusive developers matter most;

Naughty Dog i'm looking at you.

fermcr4664d ago

I agree. Quality exclusives are more important then hardware.... at least for me.

Ezz20134663d ago

yeah i know but it also great to have the specs to give the dev's the freedom to do all you want with no cut backs

MrDead4664d ago

The more you got the more the dev's can do, it also help's with the systems longevity.

MechaGear4664d ago

Specs never meant much to me. A consistent experience was and still is much more important. On whatever platform.

mcstorm4664d ago

I agree. Yes its nice to have good looking games but its all about having fun. I have spent a lot of time on shooters this gen and I decided to get a Wiiu when it came out and it has made me realise that shooters are not that much fun its more about seeing how many kills ect you can get and that's it where I've just got pikmin 3 and this game is one of the most fun games I have ever played it challenging and rewarding at the same time where I have not felt this in a game for quite some time.

Thinking back to this gen and games that I have really enjoyed I would have to say they were Alan Wake, split/Second, lbp, Forza 4 and Horizon. For me theses 4 games are which I have enjoyed the most. But it will be different for other gamers but I think im going to look at less shooters this gen and look for different types of games and like I said before I like graphics but they don't make the game its the Gameplay and story that do this for me.

the_hitman30004664d ago

It matters but people complaining about ram should stop. Both Xbox One and the PS4 are going to be a lot stronger then the previous system and no matter what system you are going to be on you are going to be getting experiences that would not work under last gen limitations. Look at how current gen games look now. Games like The Last of Us still showed how you can improve on the same system after 7 years.

I say just wait for Launch games these look very good so just imagine 5 years from now when all systems get even better looking.

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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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FPSRUSSIA16d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY16d ago

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

Eonjay16d ago

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

Profchaos15d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7216d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY16d ago

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

TheColbertinator16d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum16d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z16d 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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SimpleDad16d ago

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

Cacabunga16d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot15d 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…

HectixRose16d 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.

JEECE16d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername15d 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.

Soy16d ago

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

DarXyde16d 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.

Ashunderfire8616d 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.

Ashunderfire8616d ago (Edited 16d 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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InUrFoxHole16d ago

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

pwnmaster300016d 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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-Foxtrot16d 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.

solideagle16d 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

Relientk7716d ago

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