Since 2002, Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp have locked horns against each other in the console war. The original Xbox and PlayStation 2 were the first combatants. There was the underdog, with greater third party support in the PS2 and the powerhouse challenger in the Xbox and guess who won? Xbox was not a failure by any means, but it was unable to reach the heights that PS2 had set. As history proves in this industry, it’s all about the games.
It was an even contest between the PS3 and Xbox 360, as there was no clear winner between them. Both consoles had to contend with Nintendo as the Wii had become a surprise contender. There were equally good exclusives, from both Sony and Microsoft, but it wasn’t until November 2013, we saw a real console war.
This time we have a clear winner in the PlayStation 4. The way the PS4 has sold 22.3 million units and more since November 2013 has surprised Microsoft. Xbox One sold the same million units as the PS4 in the first 24 hours, but the la...
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Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-
I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.
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.
Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.
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.
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
Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments
End of the day
I am glad Sony is winning because Its made being a Xbox one owner a great place to be at the moment
Also looking forward to sonys exclusives next year
Its Just win win for gamers
Winner is a subjective term, one that hardly applies to the end user. If an Xbox One gamer continues to get great exclusives and third party support, exactly how are they "losing"??
Sales figures is a big deal to n4g. It fuels the war and keeps this site going.
Think back to 2006/7/8 there were gigantic console wars on n4g. We had both xbox and Ps fanboys creating multiple accounts to try and best each other. Non stop sales articles. Non stop trolling. Those where the days.
They need to bring back the casual and gamer zones.
Star wars Battlefront beta is coming to xbox one first and Divison and Rainbow 6 new game and xbox one is losing .
"Why Samsung Is Losing Phone War Against Apple"
See how dumb that sounds. So because Samsungs sales aren't around the same number as Apples, it's losing? No. Both offer features the other doesn't. Both offer games the other doesn't. Both offer controllers the other doesn't (lol). But really it's all about what you find enjoyment in. Which one have you and your friends (or by yourself lol) been playing together?
Competition is going to drive MS and Sony to create some amazing things and I personally can't wait until fall 2015 and beyond.