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Why Graphics Comparisons are No Good

Many sites like IGN and Digital Foundry have been doing graphical comparisons of video games between PS3 and Xbox 360 and now with the next-gen consoles but now they are useless.

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user74029314550d ago

''but now they are useless''

no there useful now.

GameNameFame4549d ago

Compressed youtube video makes it harder to tell, but difference exist and are huge.

Sarcasm4550d ago (Edited 4550d ago )

The author is trying to articulate that compressed youtube footage isn't the best method of trying to view comparisons. I actually agree. In order for these comparisons to have any real weight, they need to start pumping out high bitrate videos for people to download just like the ones at gamersyde.com, or similar to the video Guerrilla games released for KZ Shadow Fall.

That's probably where a lot of these silly comments about "There's no difference between 720p and 1080p" comes from.

Z_-_D_-_34550d ago

Digital Foundry would be wise to start using direct feed methods of comparison. As visual fidelity improves, it will be harder to discern any real difference with those small patches of muddy pixelation.

Z_-_D_-_34550d ago

Unless there's a huge difference between any versions, I would only take a graphics comparison seriously if it were direct feed footage captured from both versions blown up on my '46.

Godmars2904550d ago

Because chances are XB1 is going to wind up losing most of them.

They really didn't matter all that much with the PS3 and 360, but they were still used as a deciding factor when buying games.

Detoxx4549d ago

It will always be PC > PS4 > X1

Aggesan4549d ago (Edited 4549d ago )

In my house it will be PS4->PC->PS3->Vita -> PSP->HTC Android->iPod->Texas Instruments Calculator->Microwave owen.

MasterCornholio4549d ago

@Aggesan

What!!!

You microwave Owen Wilson?

How can you do such a thing?

Your one horrible person.

Nexus 7 2013

AngelicIceDiamond4549d ago

"but they were still used as a deciding factor when buying games.'

Realistically not all the time. But you are correct this gen was the pinnacle or "deciding factor" when it came to which version to own.

But in the whole grand scheme of things it wasn't as black and white as many were thinking. PlayStation fans still bought COD for their system despite problems on that version.

And I think the word preference should be used strongly as well.

But again you are right though.

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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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FPSRUSSIA4d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY4d ago

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

Eonjay4d ago

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

Profchaos4d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv724d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY4d ago

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

TheColbertinator4d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Nacho_Z4d 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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SimpleDad5d ago

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

Cacabunga5d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot4d 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…

HectixRose5d 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.

JEECE5d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername4d 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.

Soy5d ago

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

DarXyde5d 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.

Ashunderfire865d 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.

Ashunderfire865d ago (Edited 5d 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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InUrFoxHole5d ago

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

pwnmaster30005d 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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-Foxtrot5d 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.

solideagle5d 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

Relientk775d ago

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