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Keep Your "Next-Gen." Mine's Already Here.

A frank discussion on why I'm waiting out the next generation console launches.

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Gozer4577d ago

So a guy playing games on a tablet is telling me not to jump on the next-gen consoles?Riiiight...

Im ready for the next-gen of consoles and have been for some time now. I get hyped up every time a new gen begins.

Brien4577d ago

Technically, a guy who has a PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Wii, 3DS, Vita, and yes, a tablet, is telling you to wait.

nveenio4576d ago

These reason are true for any new platform. But it's definitely the wrong reason to wait. The more people who jump on board early, the sooner devs get to work on that platform. They go where the money is.

Brien4575d ago

@inveni0:

I agree with your point. :)

nusilver4577d ago

I'm glad you're ready for the next generation of consoles, but I think you're going to find they're not ready for you, yet. Just like the Wii U, they're being rushed out of the gate to capitalize on holiday sales, and it's going to be a long time before there's any good reason to buy one other than it's what Sony or Microsoft want you to do.

Bigpappy4577d ago (Edited 4577d ago )

You must realize that at least 90% of the commenters here mostly game on CONSOLES. If not mainly gaming on PC and some console games. These guys are hard core gamers.

From your comments I would say you are more casual to soft core. Meaning you just need something to kill the time you don't have to have the full experience. I have Ipads and cell phones around me all the time and I have zero interest in gaming on them. I have toyed with them to see what it was like, but it is by no means the same experience of using an actual console. With the money you spent I could get a PS4 and an X1

I am looking to grab a surface pro at some point. But I have no interest in playing AAA games on that either.

I_am_Batman4577d ago (Edited 4577d ago )

Well the PS4 has been in development since 2008. I wouldn't call almost six years of development "rushed out". Also a good reason to own a console differs from person to person. For me Killzone, Knack, Watch Dogs, The Witcher 3, Outlast, Infamous, Destiny, The Witness, Shadow of the Beast, Rime, The Order: 1886, Mirror's Edge, Metal Gear Solid V, DriveClub and Contrast are a couple of good reasons to own a PS4. Others might be interessted in BF4, CoD or AC4 and other games.

nusilver4577d ago

Bigpappy. I've got everything under the sun in my entertainment center, from a Wii U to a PS3 to a Sharp Twin Famicom, and everything in between. I'm going to go out on a limb here and state that I'm probably a more dedicated gamer than 90% of this site's readers. But you're missing the point, like so many other commenters. I'm not arguing the iPad versus PS4/Xbox One - I'm arguing for buying the platform that has games you want to play.

And by the way, if you'd played XCOM on an iPad, you'd be eating your words. It's a superior experience in every way.

nusilver4577d ago

I_am_batman right! those are all good reasons to own a PS4. But how many of them are coming out this year, and is it worth the investment?

kwandar4577d ago

I've been saying this for a while - people are getting hyped up about PS4 and Xbox1, and they will find the SAME PROBLEM as the Wii U - lack of AAA titles. Happens every time.

Worse, this generation may end up competing with a Steam Box.

In about 6 months, hardcore games who purchased those systems are going to start whining about lack of software.

I_am_Batman4577d ago

@nusilver: Most of the games I've listed are expected to launch within the first year of the playstation 4 life cycle.

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jsslifelike4577d ago

Couldn't agree with the author more. With the launches of these machines/software getting messier by the day, I'm glad I gave my PS4 preorder to a friend.

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OrangePowerz4577d ago

That`s how console launches go. Actually the PS4 and Xbone have better launch lineups than consoles in past.

I would never spend 900 bucks on a tablet, but to each what they like :)

kwandar4577d ago

That is what they say with every launch, and with every launch it is a fail.

Heisenburger4577d ago

What's with all of these "too cool for school" articles?

Twelve days brah.

gpturbo814577d ago (Edited 4577d ago )

we in this thing breh . twelve more days until red lines and red rings. meheheheweeewedd

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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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FPSRUSSIA17d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY17d ago

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

Eonjay17d ago

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

Profchaos17d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7217d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY17d ago

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

TheColbertinator17d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum17d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z17d 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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SimpleDad18d ago

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

Cacabunga18d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot17d 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…

HectixRose18d 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.

JEECE18d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername17d 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.

Soy18d ago

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

DarXyde17d 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.

Ashunderfire8617d 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.

Ashunderfire8617d ago (Edited 17d 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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InUrFoxHole18d ago

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

pwnmaster300018d 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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-Foxtrot18d 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.

solideagle18d 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

Relientk7718d ago

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