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Has Console Digital Downloads Clouded Chart Success

This Week the UK Top 40 All format charts are dominated by Infamous Second Son.

But Xboxplayers debate that digital download codes contained within bundles are vastly outweighing the boxed releases.

Xboxplayers also ask you to vote on whether this trend is the right way to go.

Or would that be admitting that boxed sales are now inferior to Downloads?

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mhunterjr4443d ago

There's simply know telling... Just wait for the official numbers... Not that it really matters anyway.

Applejack4443d ago

I agree, it would be hard to have an accurate number without official sources. But I would say sales figures do matter to gamers and developers alike since it usually determines if there's a sequel to be made or not.

mhunterjr4443d ago (Edited 4443d ago )

Right, but developers/publishers have immediate access to the sales data. They don't need the charts to tell them if they should make a sequel or not. The charts are just so fanboys can size each other up.

SliceOfTruth8884443d ago

I own 9 xbone and 3 ps4 games all digital

Gozer4443d ago (Edited 4443d ago )

Being able to switch between games within a couple seconds with "Xbox Goto" command is cool as s***. I blew my 2 cousins minds by doing this on the X1. That's one advantage digital has over physical.

RadioActiveTwinky4443d ago

That's funny, I did the same with my ps4. With a headset and my camera. It also makes it a whole lot easier to switch games if your doing the remote play.

malokevi4443d ago

That's my primary reason for going all digital on my x1. It was built for it. No discs, instant switching on command... awesome. My friends always gawk at the awesomeness.

So far I've only got one retail ps4 game and its physical. Will probably go digital whenever possible, but without a camera it's not the same. Would be a pain in the @ss to put on a headset to switch games.

I friggen love kinect. Improves ease of use and accessibility ten fold. I dont even remember how to turn on my tv. Probably dance at it or something.

jspsc1234443d ago

lol, why all the disagrees. he probably does

iamnsuperman4443d ago (Edited 4443d ago )

Firstly, that would be extremely difficult to track on consoles with third party tracking websites.
Secondly, does it really matter? Isn't it best to wait for the official numbers. Sony, Microsoft, EA.....will know roughly how many they have sold (definitely know how many they shipped to retailers and how many they have sold on their online stores)

sic_chops4443d ago

Neither is inferior. It's all personal choice. The game plays off the hdd no matter how you obtain it

Belasco4443d ago

At least digital would decidedly negate any "shipped vs. sold" arguments hehe.

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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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FPSRUSSIA24d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY24d ago

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

Eonjay24d ago

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

Profchaos24d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7224d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY24d ago

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

TheColbertinator24d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum24d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z24d 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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SimpleDad25d ago

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

Cacabunga25d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot23d 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…

HectixRose25d 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.

JEECE25d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername24d 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.

Soy25d ago

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

DarXyde24d 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.

Ashunderfire8624d 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.

Ashunderfire8624d ago (Edited 24d 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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InUrFoxHole25d ago

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

pwnmaster300025d 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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-Foxtrot25d 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.

solideagle24d 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

Relientk7724d ago

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