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The Console War – Why Gamescom Is Important

SheAttack: "Oh, the classic console war; where people can come together and take part in telling each other their choice of system is better and to go off and die somewhere. It is a lovely thing. In case my sarcasm was not clear there, I am of course joking. In a weird way though, console wars are part of a process that makes the competition better. The better the competition, the better the war, and the better the war… the better it is for gamers. Gamescom is approaching fast and the rumors and speculations are circulating. Will Microsoft announce a lesser-priced Xbox One? Will Sony announce we can use external recording devices? Will Nintendo make a big impression? Gamescom could answer these questions plus many more."

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ABeastNamedTariq4657d ago (Edited 4657d ago )

Gamescom seems like the last show that'll help people make their decision on what next-gen console they're getting (not that TGS isn't relevant).

I'm guessing Sony will announce some of those 12 new IPs (hopefully one of them is LBP 3), and some sort of show-stopper near the end (which very well may be a new IP). Sony already said they're focusing on PS4, so it's gonna be goooood.

Microsoft will probably reveal their last few new IPs/exclusives (unless they're saving some sort of JRPG for TGS.. Idk how likely that is.. but that would be cool..) and show more gameplay of their previously announced games. Entertainment of course.

Nintendo? Idek lol.

I know I'm exciting for that new Ubi IP. The Division, The Crew, Watch Dogs... Hit after hit. Bring on the next.

And thus ends my speculation.

LOGICWINS4657d ago

The decisions have already been made. Gamescom is about solidifying these pre-existing decisions.

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obelix774656d ago

There are alot of people who are still undecided.

LOGICWINS4656d ago

The people who havent decided yet dont care enough about these consoles to buy them at launch.

gaffyh4656d ago

Thing with GamesCom and TGS is that because the shows are smaller, MS and Nintendo hardly ever make any effort to do anything. Then when they want to announce something, they're ready to spend big on it. The consumer notices that you don't care about them the rest of the time, so they should always always exhibit, even if they're showing the same things again. Like Nintendo with E3, stupid decision to not do a conference.

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christrules00414656d ago

I already pre ordered the Watch Dogs limited Edition and Assassin's Creed limited edition. Please Ubisoft let my wallet have a break so I can buy something else. Lol.

I hope we either hear about Santa Monica's new IP or what Naughty Dog has been up to. Or even show 1 of those 2 and then show a teaser for what the other studio is up to. Then I believe I remember reading about Guerilla is going to show the multiplayer of Killzone: Shadowfall and possibly tease there new IP? Might also hear from Media Molecule and that would leave with 10 of the exclusives out.

I think Microsoft's big reveal is going to be Black Tusks new game and possibly show a couple others but they have already shown 10 out of there 15 that ship in the first year so I would kinda doubt that they would show everything.

Mr1Y4656d ago

I don't see why you put a cap on their exclusives nothing is holding them back from going past that 15 exclusive mark,well studios but that's it really.

christrules00414656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

@Mr1Y
I put a cap on Microsoft's and Sony's exclusives because it will be what will seperate the consoles. If they show 3rd party exclusives yay we get to see them but I can get them on any system.

I have the PS4 pre ordered because I personally like Sony's exclusives better. I did have an Xbox 360 so I have tried them both out.

There is also TGS plus these games being released within the first year are going from November 2013 to November 2014 so the games that launch more around the end of the next year so next years E3 they could unveil the rest. They don't have to blow all there cards in 1 conference.

The longer Microsoft and Sony can keep the hype trains going the better honestly. More people will jump aboard then if they just do it now and then it just falls off the tracks unless they cut off the PS3/Xbox 360.

captain_slow824656d ago

is there anyway to watch a live stream of the event? like the E3 live stream

christrules00414656d ago

No idea about that. I would watch sites like IGN and Gamespot but youtube also maybe have some live streaming going on there as well

Gamesgbkiller4656d ago

There will be for sure.

Its E3 EU edition.

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lcsapo4656d ago

We will be there for 2 days, so I really hope it will be huge. This is our (europeans) chance to enjoy the same fever the US guys have on the E3. Both big players have to bring the real boxes this time otherwise I don't know how they are trying to sell their consoles if they are not ready.

Heisenburger4656d ago

Gimme that release date prease!!

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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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FPSRUSSIA12d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY12d ago

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

Eonjay12d ago

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

Profchaos12d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7212d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY12d ago

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

TheColbertinator12d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum12d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z12d 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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SimpleDad13d ago

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

Cacabunga12d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot11d 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…

HectixRose12d 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.

JEECE12d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername12d 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.

Soy12d ago

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

DarXyde12d 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.

Ashunderfire8612d 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.

Ashunderfire8612d ago (Edited 12d 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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InUrFoxHole12d ago

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

pwnmaster300012d 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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-Foxtrot12d 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.

solideagle12d 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

Relientk7712d ago

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