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Complex Gaming PS4 Review: A Powerful and Simple Game Console

The Xbox One looks like it might have something of an identity problem, wanting to rule the living room and be a hardcore gaming console at the same time. But the PlayStation 4 has no such dilemma; it's a machine for playing video games. That's really all it is. And that's totally OK.

Sure, the PS4 has some entertainment apps, like Hulu, Netflix and Crackle. And it's sure to get many more over its lifespan. It has an internet browser too, of course. But you won't be plugging your cable box into the back of the PS4, or calling out the names of Skype contacts. On PS4, you'll be playing video games.

MatrixxGT4581d ago

This I noticed right out of the box. PS4 is 100% a gaming console. And that's clearly sonys new mission. How it will fair with x1 remains to be seen. Its missing things the ps3 did fine but all that kinda went out the window when I put in bf4 and it installed instantly and started playing and thought to myself..hell yeah!

GiantEnemyCrab4581d ago (Edited 4581d ago )

Give it a little time and Sony will get lots of features back from the PS3. They didn't have everything the PS3 has now on launch day. One of the biggest things I noticed from the PS3 to the PS4 is just how fast it is now. The store, the game launching, the UI is all seamless and fast.

Soldierone4581d ago

They are probably just working with license to get stuff on PS4. You can't get licenses, release a new product, and auto transfer everything. It's a new product, a new deal needs to be put in place to get it there.

Sony will soon just use "well its your loss then" and features will come back.

Ju4581d ago

I am not sure if it is "just" the licensing. I think Sony was on a tight deadline as well, and put the resources where they needed them most: writing an OS first and services later. The kernel is obviously a very functional FreeBSD, but what makes the huge difference is what else is there: graphics kernel, SDK, development tools, etc. While you see a machine to play games today, nothing was there just 2 years ago. And this includes none of the tools to actually allow developers to make those games. To release at the same time with the HW requires the OS to be well defined and stable at launch. With minor changes coming to not break future and current games. Not an easy task.

Porting media services now that it is launched is a lesser task, IMO, and can just release along the way. I don't think that it'll take long to get those out. It's not much that's missing anyway. Netflix is there - the best version.

PS4isKing_824581d ago

@matrix sorry for the disagree, my phone kinda sucks lol I meant to hit agree for everything you said. It feels as amazing as ps2 did when it launched.

Go PS4!!!

MatrixxGT4581d ago

Its fine bud. I don't pay attention to them anyways. It is amazing and remote play is really nice feature.

ILive4581d ago

It sucks cuz mine died on arrival. Sony has to acknowledge this problem. It just takes the excitement away. It didn't even last five minutes.

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TheFallenAngel4581d ago

I love my ps4. its hands down the best console I have ever played. I love the little music on the background.

Mr-Dude4581d ago

But how are the games? I'm very curious about those

TheFallenAngel4581d ago

I only bought FIFA and cod. Fifa is great, cod is OK. I download resongun and is great too.

Soldierone4581d ago

Awesome, the new controller is so comfortable to play with. COD is fun because its a lot more responsive.

Killzone is very vibrant and has all kinds of stuff going on to show you what next gen is. BF4 honestly has scenes that look as if they are photo realistic.

Resogun is like a cool Blast Factor too haha

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Sarcasm4581d ago

If you want to see what the PS4 is capable of, KZ SF is THE title to get. That and Resogun. And these are just launch titles, imagine seeing a game with a solid 3 years of development.

Ju4581d ago (Edited 4581d ago )

Games are great, what I really like is how fast and fluid everything works. Background downloading is awesome - this even works in stand-by mode.

NFS looks great, feels great, plays great (just had a half day with it).

All the shooters are great - controller just works. And I did not think I would have said that, but L2/R2 actually works. Surprise, surprise. I thought I'd never switch from buttons to triggers - it is the default config in games, BF4 doesn't even allow you to switch (which is disappointing - and not so great with remote play).

Blacklight is a great positive impression. I like that game - free to play and sure can keep up. Nicely done! It "stole" quite a bit from other games "Unstoppable" (lol), sound is the closest to "Black" I've yet seen in a shooter. Rest is Unreal-CoD-Mech play. But still. All this makes it unique.

Warframe for those who prefer (online) co-op.

My favorite is AC4. What a great game.

Played NBA and Madden. Not so my cup of tea. But Ok.

Contrast is a fresh idea. Need to take the time to play it :)

And well, Resogun. Not much to say about that. Arcade HQ.

Loving that machine; will make me happy for a long time. Almost thinking, that is what the PS3 should have been. But of course, the time wasn't there just yet in 2006.

IRON883 4581d ago

I got bf4 shadow fall and ghosts shadow fall looks insane!!!! And bf4 also looks very good and ghosts looks pretty ok not to bad

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xXxSeTTriPxXx4581d ago

*Playstation 4, simply powerful* would be a great pr campaign.

DrRobotnik4581d ago

I have to wait till the first of the month to get/find mine.

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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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FPSRUSSIA36d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY36d ago

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

Eonjay36d ago

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

Profchaos36d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7236d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY36d ago

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

TheColbertinator36d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum36d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z36d 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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SimpleDad37d ago

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

Cacabunga37d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot36d 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…

HectixRose37d 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.

JEECE37d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername36d 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.

Soy37d ago

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

DarXyde36d 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.

Ashunderfire8636d 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.

Ashunderfire8636d ago (Edited 36d 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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InUrFoxHole37d ago

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

pwnmaster300037d 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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-Foxtrot37d 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.

solideagle36d 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

Relientk7736d ago

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