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Beyond: Xbox One Doesn't Need Kinect, So Do You Need PS4?

IGN - The Xbox One doesn't need the Kinect anymore -- does this mean the playing field between Sony and Microsoft is level?

raytraceme4657d ago (Edited 4657d ago )

I don't know I gotta ask Naughty Dog, Sony Santa Monica and JAPAN :D, Media Molecule, Guerrilla Games,Sucker Punch, Polyphony, Ready at Dawn, Evolution, and Quantic Dreams if I need a PS4 ;)

HammadTheBeast4657d ago

You forgot Sony Japan, not as well known in NA, but they make some amazing games.

iamnsuperman4657d ago

I agree Gravity Rush was really good (my first game of theirs) and Rain is looking pretty good. I heard Tokyo Japan was good but I never bought it

raytraceme4657d ago

Oh I know about sony japan I can't wait for pupeteer, Rain, and old school platformer Knack :D

redwin4657d ago

And they all will tell you that you should go with MS because they're getting out of the gaming business, they are going back to make the Walkman ... Lol ;)

Insomnia_844656d ago

So nobody is asking Cerny? :/

JokesOnYou4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

Keeping it in every box will ensure its supported over the lifetime of the console. Microsoft says they are still 100% committed to Kinect, they don't want to fracture the fanbase but honestly don't believe them right now until we get to launch with it in every box. If so, I'm in if not I'd be pretty disappointed with the new X1 just from a vision perspective, I still feel like X1 will have the games I care about the most but settling for a status quo xbox-like-ps4 would be a worst case scenario for me.
http://www.nowgamer.com/new...

buynit4656d ago

Insomnia..

Lol cerny is the one usually asking :/

buynit4656d ago

Jokesonyou...

Thats how i feel about it

Boody-Bandit4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

JOY
Who are you replying to? raytraceme and HammadTheBeast are talking about Sony developers and you are replying with why MS should keep Kinect in the box with the X1.

As far as what Microsoft says? I think they have proven themselves untrustworthy at best. Personally I would say flat out LIARS but I am trying to be nice here.

MS has very little credibility left. How can we trust a company that doesn't trust their initial vision for next gen? They are literally ALL over the place now.

A little more on topic:
Sony's devs are a given as to why this question is silly but it shouldn't even have been asked in the first place as to why consumers would want a PS4 if Kinect is no longer a requirement for the XBOX ONE.

The better question should be are you still willing to pay $499 for a console with an additional device most of their core consumers didn't want included in the 1st place?

If MS keeps the price @ $499 with Kinect included, when it's now no longer required, it will be worse than if they just never made it not mandatory in the first place. I don't know who is more confused. MS or the consumers trying to understand what in the hell MS are doing with the XBOX ONE when they themselves appear to have no idea.

This throwing what ever they can at walls to see what sticks looks horrible. Heads should roll in their R&D department.

jessupj4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

@ Jokes

I'm honestly beginning to believe you aren't a troll and genuinely hate games.

If I had to settle for an X1, I'd be ok with that. I'd hate the fact I'd be supporting a company that doesn't care about games at all, but even I'm not that fanboyish enough to say I wouldn't enjoy a lot of the X1 games.

When ever anyone disregards Sony's amazing first party games I immediately can't take them seriously.

JokesOnYou4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

lol Brutallyhonest, My comment is directly in response to the headline. Wow, now you care where I comment? As if there's some formality to n4g postings and comments. If so I'd think the mods would clean up all the duplicates and trolling comments first before worrying about where users respond.

On topic: I totally disagree with you about Kinect. Sure, it may not be what some want but I think many, many more do. They aren't necessarily as vocal as the naysayers though, either way the question is who do you piss off, those who DON'T WANT IT, which will effect the overall lifetime support and therefore are against what you spent tons of R&D to develop and bring to the market OR do you piss off the gamers who DO WANT IT and support your Kinect strategy for the platform? Now they've went as far to say if you don't like Kinect for privacy reasons we'll let you turn it completely OFF and still enjoy our great games, minus Kinect features but its still included because:

"We aren’t interested in splitting the development base." http://www.nowgamer.com/new... Nobody is asking Nintendo to sell a cheaper wii-u without the new tablet controller, because then it would just detract from Nintendo trying to bring new ways to interact on its platform, so why should micro be forced to do so?

-This is exactly why we need Kinect, if it scares you or if there's not enough value for the price why not just buy a ps4 and or a pc?

@jessupj, nowhere did I disregard sony's games, what I clearly said is:
"I still feel like the X1 has the games I care about the most"

To be frank UC2 blew me away, but they are all great, TLOU is amazing, GOW3 was amazing, like the franchise, KZ(imo) is a mix bag of other better shooters which is my favorite genre, off the top of my head that's all I've played on my ps3, as I absolutely hate jrpg's and not a fan of Heavy Rain. This by no means "disregards" sonys exclusive game what it means is I really like some, some are OK, and some I'm not into, doesn't mean they are bad it means I DONT PLAY THEM, SAME AS THERE ARE 360 GAMES I HATED LIKE THE LAST FABLE GAME....what it does mean is that I just prefer MORE xbox games and the online community. Are you that much of a fanboy that YOU actually believe a lot of people like me like the AAA xbox exclusives more than the AAA ps exclusives? Well I do.

sevilha824656d ago

there was a little game called Demon Souls,you might of heard of it.

;)

mikeslemonade4656d ago

X1 is still $100
Controller requires batteries
XBL is $10msrp more than plus

guitarded774656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

Oh, this is cute... the trolls are showing up. Remember when they were burying their heads when MS announced their initial XBOX One policies? Yeah, that was funny. And remember how everyone was asking if we needed a PS4 when MS announced thier initial XBOX One policies? Yeah, that never happened. I'd just like to remind y'all that MS tried to screw devs... they tried to screw retail... and they tried to screw gamers. Remember that??? It was funny. If someone wants and XBOX One, more power to them. Just don't pretend that Sony doesn't STILL have the best policies on next gen from DAY ONE. Hell, I'll own both at some point, but how soon so many forget what MS tried to do. Right now, I have no trust or respect for MS. Sure, I'd like to play their games too, but they're going to have to do more than revert their policies to earn my money.

user55757084656d ago

I'm part of the niche jrpg loving crowd so yea i do need ps4...

disgaea and the new "tales of" series games are exclusive not to mention the random new ip's that get localized from time to time

Ju4656d ago

" Nobody is asking Nintendo to sell a cheaper wii-u without the new tablet controller,"

Right. That's why the WiiU sells like hot cakes.

...

Wait.

...

It doesn't.

mewhy324656d ago

So what if it doesn't have to have the spy camera to work. They're still making you buy it!!! You're still paying for the darn thing, paying 100.00 more for a piece of crap that you don't even want and getting an inferior console to boot LOL. The answer to the question is YES, you need a PS4.

kreate4656d ago

X1 is ok but Microsoft is inconsistant whith their policies.

Consoldtobots4656d ago

even if they we're both $399 it's not even a contest for me, ABSOLUTELY ZERO interest in the xbox brand. I learned my lesson with the 360 and will no longer buy a console that lives on 3 exclusives and multiplats for an entire generation.

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MizTv4657d ago

I like real exclusive games
They get the most out of the system

Rimeskeem4657d ago

And you have to ask all the teams separately

scott1824657d ago

I think eat sleep and play is doing stuff for sony still.... aren't they?

showtimefolks4657d ago (Edited 4657d ago )

Yes because it's $399

I know PSN plus is awesome still very under rated service

Sony has a long history of delivering games for whole generation instead of first 4 years

Cross game chat is free

Free to play games don't require plus account

Record footage without needing plus

Still not being charged $100 for a camera that I don't need

So yes I still need a ps4, BEYOND

It is one for for fanboys to have this always ongoing console war but now even major gaming sites are looking for hits.

Some will pick Xbox one and will be very happy

Some will pick ps4 and will be very happy

Some will pick both and be super duper happy

End of the day gaming for me is to relieve a lot of stress and just get lost in different gaming worlds. Both consoles will be identical only exclusive content will differentiate

Godz Kastro4657d ago

Didn't need a PS last gen. Wont need it this gen. Do I want one? That will be determined when I see an interesting game. So far, I haven't... If KZ is all they have going for them at launch they are in trouble.

Deividas4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

Yea...from all the pre-order numbers and all the stores running out of stock and Sony can no longer guarantee a day one arrival due to the number of orders....yea, they are in trouble. Nailed it

n4rc4656d ago

Well.. Taking preorders they can't fulfill.. I'd call that trouble

stage884656d ago

1. Both have 8-core x86-64 CPUs and similar GPUs, although PS4's faster.
2. Both have 8GB of RAM, although PS4's faster.
3. Both have improved controllers, although PS4's is rechargeable and can recharge with the console off.
4. Both have a 500GB hard drive, although PS4's is user-upgradeable.
5. Both come in black boxes, although PS4's is much smaller and doesn't require a power brick.
6. Both go on sale around November of this year, although PS4 is $100 less expensive.

Why would I possibly want an xbox one?

colonel1794656d ago

Excellent points! and also this proves that the field between Sony and Microsoft is NOT level. PS4 is still a better option and a better value. Choose whatever console you want, but facts are facts.

Rhinoceros4656d ago

It's like choosing between the speed snowboard and the tricky snowboard. Microsoft is better for multitasking, Sony has more raw power.

n4rc4656d ago

1.. In one or two aspects.. Dx11 etc can't be discounted

2..nope.. Incredibly slower but with higher bandwidth.. Proven as gfx memory, never been used as system memory

3.. Xbox has always had powered USB ports and can get a rechargeable for $15

4.. External storage makes this a moot point

5.. Irrelevant

6.. One goes on sale in November.. And its less expensive because you get less in the box.. Kind of a no brainer

Point is.. Its all subjective.. I'm not going to convince you to not get a ps4.. But at the same time, what can you say to convince me my choice is wrong?

Nothing..

Lunarassassin4656d ago

@n4rc
WOW
You just fanboyed all over that, didn't you?

Ju4656d ago

XBone deserves n4rc (++)

mcstorm4656d ago

I really all depends on how you look at it. Lets say you want a console for you and the family and there are 4 of you in the family. Now you want a core game so lets say Drive club and Forza is the choice. Then You want a dance game for the family so we just say just dance is the game for this. Now the xbox one will be £428.95 Then you need to get Just dance for £49.99 and Forza is £49.99 and you also need gold to play on line £36.98 so this will = £565.91 (Zavvi.com Prices)

Now for the PS4 you will need to spend £348.95 on the console then £44.99 on the camera then £25.66 x 4 for move controller (Amazon price as not on Zavvi) Plus Playstation + £36.99 (Amazon price again as not on Zavvi) then your games Driver Club £49.99 and Just Dance £49.99 this comes to £633.55 which would make the PS4 £67.64 more expensive to use for core and family games.

Im not saying one is better than the other but it all depends on how you look at it on which is better value for money.

Deividas4656d ago

@Mcstorm
Most people who are getting the playstation 4 are not getting the camera. So get rid of all those prices that have anything to do with it and then check your numbers again...

ravinash4656d ago

@Mcstorm
Why 4 controllers? Why not get 2 and take turns?
Plus you can use the controllers you got with the PS3.
If your worried about cost, you'd probably just get 2 controllers.

I think your just playing around with numbers here.

Oner4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

I hope you don't mind stage88 but I adjusted/expanded upon your list ~

1. Both have 8-core x86-64 CPUs & similar GPUs, although PS4's is faster/better.
2. Both have 8GB of RAM, although PS4's is faster/better.
3. Both have improved controllers, although PS4's is rechargeable and can recharge with the console off.
4. Both have a 500GB hard drive, although PS4's is user-upgradeable.
5. Both come in a new form factor, although the PS4 is much smaller and doesn't require a power brick (actually looking "nextgen" in its design as well).
6. Both go on sale around November of this year, although PS4 is $100 less expensive.
7. Both have great games although the PS brand continues to support it's last, current and next gen systems with constant titles being released across the board vs the Xbox brands known history.
8. Both need LIVE!/Plus although PS+ is not needed for F2P and access to apps that are behind a paywall like LIVE! (Netflix, Hulu, Skype etc) not to mention you get PSP, Vita, PSN, PS3, and PS4 games with Plus at $10 less a year.
9. Both use accessories although the PS4 is the only one compatible with not only previous gen items (Pulse headsets, Steering wheels etc) but with almost ANY Bluetooth device (i.e. keyboards, mice, earpieces + more) thus saving the consumer even more in the long run.

So now I ask/say this ~ which one offers more value to the consumer? I think it's quite obvious...

wynams4656d ago

To Stage and Oner ...

also not listed is:
PS4 is not overclocking components

ziggurcat4656d ago

@ n4rc:

"4.. External storage makes this a moot point"

it would be a moot point if you were able to access all of the external storage. they've just said, as far as i know, that it "supports" external media. i have not seen anything indicating that if you plug in a larger external drive that you have access to the whole drive. there's also been no indication that you can install, and run games from the external device. X360 also "supports" external media, but you only have access to (i think) 32GB.

so if it's anything like the X360, plugging in, say, a 1TB drive will be utterly useless if you can only use a fraction of the space.

_FantasmA_4656d ago

And the Comment of the Year Award goes to...Stage88!

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scofios4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

The question is do you need Xboxone because every 180 turn it becomes more and more Playstation 4 .
It doesn't have its on identeny anymore it's getting pathetic

negative4656d ago

The PS4 identity: a PS3 with better graphics.

wynams4656d ago

@neg entirely different beast than PS3 (no more cell processor, 16 fold increase in RAM, etc.)

Dude Dutch4656d ago

@negative: i think your name says is all......

Dude Dutch4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

@ negative: on the positive side i think we certainly need the ps4

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YNWA964656d ago

Cerny gives you all a warm fuzzy feeling that you want to bottle...

MysticStrummer4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

One doesn't need Kinect, and neither do all that many people if you go by Kinect's sales on 360, but you still have to buy Kinect if you want a One.

I don't want a camera on my console at all, and One's TV features are worthless to me because I haven't watched traditional TV in years, so it's still not a contest for my money.

PS4 me.

ZBlacktt4656d ago

Ubisoft is giving the PS4 exclusive content. So not just first party devs.

ShabbaRanks4656d ago

Ill ask her if need a PS4...

http://killzone.dl.playstat...

She said yes, but I didnt have much of a choice :/

blackbeld4656d ago

She looks almost real! Wow!

PS4 it is. M$ can kiss my (++)

adorie4656d ago

That character model always impresses me. I just hope that's what we get when KZ:SF is released.

It's razor sharp and has nice, fine details.

Only complaints I have is her lips need to be just a bit smaller, even just the bottom lip, and a more proportioned nose.

badkolo4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

all devs who made games that dissapeared in weeks, none of those games form any of those devs has any staying power, gears , halo, ccod, all games that people still play

for the love of god, even with sony's hit they are still preying to get a game like halo, nmothing on the ps3 lasted more then a month before it was forgot no matter how good it was

ravinash4656d ago

Thats mainly because PS has a selection of games to pick from.
Outside Gears & halo, what other IP are the to play that PS does not have it's own similar thing?
COD is on both, Forza PS has GT.

GoodnessGreatness4656d ago

There's too much selection of games on PS3 to remember everything. I'm sure people will remember how the 360 sucked so bad with its lack of games.

kenshiro1004656d ago

What kind of a stupid question is IGN asking? I don't see why anyone who's already getting a PS4 would just change their minds because Microsoft decided to do a 180 spin on their policies.

assdan4656d ago

Nope nope nope. I'll just go play Ryse: son of lame. If they were the same price, the playing field would be level. Yes, I truly think PS4 and Xbox one would be about the same value if they were both the same price and the xbox one still came with kinnect.

abzdine4656d ago

you've said it all! Bottom line!!!

MehmetAlperTR4656d ago

Yes i agree.. Because of Sony Exclusives. I need PS4 and 5 -6 - 7 forever.

xXSilentXx4656d ago

ign is joke! they are trolling again. Xbox one is and will need kinect to be turned on. and even like that the Xbox one will en be shipped with the kinect. Same price less bullshit. we all know that IGN is pro Microsoft because MS is paying IGN as a sponsor.

Trolllollllololl

ziggurcat4656d ago

you must have missed the part where MS announced that you don't need to plug the kinect into the console anymore.

Aceman184656d ago

yes i need a PS4 because it has the franchises that i love, and i know new IPs will release for the system over its lifespan.

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xReDeMpTiOnx4657d ago

This don't really mean anything, kinect or no kinect mandatory it don't matter if the price is still 500$. The only people who wouldn't buy the x1 for the kinect reason must be lying to themselfs or trolls because almost everything we do is monitored in some way or another.

Microsoft should rename the Xbox one to the xbox720 due to the amount of 180's

180 no drm
180 no online checks
180 stance on indie support
180 no mandatory kinect

180+ 180+ 180+ 180= 720
= conspiracy theory boom mind blown :P

But seriously Microsoft should ditch the Xbox one name and reintroduce the console as the 720 talking about what has changed and apologize to how they treated consumers.

While yes they have gained ground from when they started and alot of ground at that, the consumers will still remember what they did and the damage has been clear since may. The only thig they can do at this point is ride out the storm.

admiralvic4657d ago

"This don't really mean anything, kinect or no kinect mandatory it don't matter if the price is still 500$. The only people who wouldn't buy the x1 for the kinect reason must be lying to themselfs or trolls because almost everything we do is monitored in some way or another. "

That doesn't mean people want a literal camera watching them. Also I wouldn't buy a XB1 over kinect, since I don't think kinect is that awesome. Just like I would definately rethink a $500 dollar PS4 if it forced me to buy an updated move.

"Microsoft should rename the Xbox one to the xbox720 due to the amount of 180's "

Depending on how you look at it, they're actually doing 360's. 180 for the first change and another 180 to go back to where they were before. Either or, I never liked the 720 name.

"But seriously Microsoft should ditch the Xbox one name and reintroduce the console as the 720 talking about what has changed and apologize to how they treated consumers. "

Terrible idea. Not only would that require M$ to formally admit they were screwing over consumers (who would buy from a company that openly admitted they were trying to scam you?!), but it would kill the whole point of the Xbox One. It was meant to be the one device you need. I don't agree with it, but it makes more sense than the 720, which basically means they're not progressing in any way.

"While yes they have gained ground from when they started and alot of ground at that, the consumers will still remember what they did and the damage has been clear since may. The only thig they can do at this point is ride out the storm."

Sadly or thankfully, people tend to quickly forget when push comes to shove. M$ really just has to beat Sony on the price, since they can't really win people bad with the negative press, higher prices, and dubious future. However, people still post how much they love / support Gearbox on N4G and they screwed up just as bad.

Darrius Cole4657d ago

You forgot the mandatory headset. That's another 180. So it adds up to 900.

xReDeMpTiOnx4656d ago

Didnt include headset because it was so back and fourth between having one and not. Never seemed like it was super set in stone.

Ju4656d ago (Edited 4656d ago )

The more the merrier. Eventually they'll reach 1080. One more price drop and they are almost there.

ziggurcat4656d ago

@ Ju:

the 1080 would be the fact that they now include a HDMI cable in the box (it wasn't included originally).

QSPR4656d ago

you are right, I'm telling you guys on gamerscome they gonna say: this is the new Xbox 720, with no Kinect for just 399.99 how about that?? you can't compete with us now, better exclusives and de cloud!!! lol....

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Foxgod4657d ago (Edited 4657d ago )

Can i play Dead Rising 3, Halo, Forza 5, Quantum break, Killer instinct and Ryse on the ps4, no?
Then i still need to get an XB1.

On the other hand, can i play MGS5 on the X1? yes i can, so i am all set with an X1.

HammadTheBeast4657d ago (Edited 4657d ago )

I find that amusing about MGS V. MGS as a series has been exclusive to PS brand for a while now, and got ridiculous hate from the competition. Now that MGS V is multiplat (which is awesome btw, MGS really is an amazing series) the reception is different.

Edit: Ran out of bubbles, but this wasn't for you personally, just an observation I've seen.

I could say the same about Bungie and Destiny.

Rimeskeem4657d ago

Bro just wait for naughty dogs next game

True_Samurai4657d ago

Lmao you guys act like the only reason to get a ps4 is ND
Whoo glad MS amping up on the exclusives

kneon4657d ago

Actually Naughty Dog games alone are a good enough reason to buy a PS4, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

FlunkinMonkey4656d ago

@ TrueNinja

Well it wouldn't be a bad decision to buy it for Naughty Dog considering 3 different games last gen made by them shat over 360's entire elusive exclusives line up.

Foxgod4657d ago (Edited 4657d ago )

@Hammad
Am i everybody else or something?
I played Metal gear games before most people here even heard of it, on the MSX.
I even bought a ps3 for it, just for Metal gear Solid 4.
I played all of them, except Metal gear VR on the psx.

scott1824657d ago

That's a lot of money to buy a console for one game, you're either rich or obsessed with metal gear solid. I bought a PS3 for all the great exclusives. And I am still being rewarded for my purchase by Sony still supporting it with fantastic games such as The Last of Us.

Foxgod4657d ago

I waited till the ps3 came down in price to play MGS4.
I simply really like the series.

ZHZ904656d ago

Can I play KZ:SF, Order: 1886 and InFamous:SS on XBO? Or play unannounced Naught Dog game, unannounced Media Molecule or Santa Monica game or Japan Studio game on XBO? Or Uncharted 4 on XBO? Nope, so that's why I am looking more at PS4.

I'll get XBO if it will have many great games that PS4 lack but right now the only XBO game I am really intersted is just KI(and I'll also wait for Gamescom).

Btw did you buy/play any game on PS3 other than just MGS4?

kenshiro1004656d ago

Anything to justify that purchase, huh?

Hicken4656d ago

Is MGS the ONLY game you'd get a PS anything for?

Or is it the only one you're willing to acknowledge, since it's gonna be on XB1 as well?

How about the next Naughty Dog game(s)?
Next Gen Gran Turismo?
Killzone?
LittleBig Planet?
Whatever Quantic Dream's cooking up?
The next Disgaea?
Drive Club?
Almost any JRPG Namco, ATLUS, GUST, Level 5, or NIS makes(and probably Sega, too)?
God of War?
Yakuza?

Won't be getting any of those on an Xbox.

And there are plenty more games, too.

What kind of list can you put together to counter all that? Gonna need more than what you've got so far.

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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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FPSRUSSIA15d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY15d ago

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

Eonjay14d ago

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

Profchaos14d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7215d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY15d ago

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

TheColbertinator14d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum14d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z14d 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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SimpleDad15d ago

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

Cacabunga15d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot14d 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…

HectixRose15d 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.

JEECE15d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername14d 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.

Soy15d ago

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

DarXyde15d 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.

Ashunderfire8615d 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.

Ashunderfire8615d ago (Edited 15d 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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InUrFoxHole15d ago

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

pwnmaster300015d 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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-Foxtrot15d 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.

solideagle15d 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

Relientk7715d ago

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