EngadgetHD: We'd expect nothing less from some, and honestly 90 percent of the time we just ignore these types of posts, but when our friend CmdrTaco from Slashdot gets in on the fun we just can't help ourselves. It all started with that Harris Poll late last week in which stand-alone Blu-ray players got their own box instead of being grouped in with the PS3.
So of course it's more fun to point out that only 7 percent of Americans own a stand-alone Blu-ray player than it is to recognize the fact that twice that many can actually watch Blu-ray Discs thanks to the PS3. So while it is true that HD DVD managed to sell more stand-alone players than Blu-ray, even today, it is still true that Sony's PS3 strategy was successful in selling more more Blu-ray Discs than HD DVDs. Which is in the end what really matters.
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
Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."
A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.
Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.
15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.
i know a couple360 owners who bought the HD-DVD add on at £100... ouch
Netflix is a U.S. product Blu Ray isn’t this is why the American media constantly attack Blu Ray and the PS3 and praise the 360 and Netflix. This accounts for the poor sales we see in the U.S. of the PS3 and Blu Ray its not down to the quality of the product its down to the media siding with a company that benefits them finically
Even after torrenting an 8gig hd rip I still end up buying the BD for true HD picture and sound DTSMA and pcm multichannel has been just as big an upgrade as hd picture quality.
I do not think anybody is blown away by bluray.Its not like going from vhs to dvd and the way the economy is nobody can really see the point.The majority of people with HDTVs is 720p and I can say theres not a $300 to $400 worth difference with 720p tv.If you can afford a 1080p tv then I am sure buying a bluray player is not a problem.I only know a few people with 1080p tvs and none of them care about bluray.Its just not that important to people.DVD movies will not be replaced anytime soon.Sony has tried forcing a format thats not needed right now.
...as will "Cloud-like" gaming.
It took SOOO long for DVDs to overtake video tapes. And look at how dramatic the difference was between THOSE two formats. The differences between DVDs and Blurays are quite honestly, minimal, compared to the differences between VHS and DVD. The turn-over rate will, I believe, take so much longer.
Meanwhile, you have this streaming format striving forward. The sheer convenience of this format appeals to all, with obvious dramatic differences between DVD and Streaming.
Blueray is just a reiteration of what the Laserdisc format was during the early 90s.