Way back in the technological dark ages (that'd be the '80s), VHS and Betamax competed to become the format of choice for people watching movies at home. The former eventually won that battle, while everyone who had bought a Betamax player became the proud owner of a very expensive paperweight. Then DVDs came along and replaced tapes altogether.
Now, couch potatoes everywhere face another choice in format: HD DVD or Blu-ray. Both offer discs and players with far superior picture and sound quality. But the companies supporting each (Toshiba, Intel and Microsoft for HD DVD; Sony, Samsung and Pioneer for Blu-ray) show no intention of making their baby compatible with the rival format -- meaning that, yes, one will most likely follow Betamax into the netherworld of eBay antiques.
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.
have the exact same picture clarity.
Ad HDDVD is far cheaper. The only advantage that Blu ray has is more storage. If Toshiba wanted more storage they could easily add it.
HDDVD is cheaper for consumers as well as film studios. HDDVDs can be stamped out on regular DVD lines with minimal upgrades. With Blu ray requiring a whole separate line.
The only reason Bluray even has support is bc of PS3. HDDVD was on the market a full year before Bluray. Thank you Sony for screwing us consumers by creating another format war. Which if my history is correct you have lost every time.
Who ever picks the loosing format is gonna get screwed, Mostly the Consumers....
If Toshiba Had any morales they would kill HD-DVD, Now. There are already 6 million Blu-ray ps3's(check IGN) to the like 1/4 million HD-DvD players(give or take a bit). Toshiba at the point just seems to be milking ppl for more money.
Sony beat Toshiba to the punch by including Blu-ray into a console. Sure I don't need blu-ray yet, But I didnt need DvD when i got my ps2. In time that will change...
If you're one of the few gaming freaks still on the fence about whether to buy a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, consider this: The PS3 comes with a Blu-ray player (and has shipped more than 5.5 million units, helping the format seriously outpace HD DVD), while the Xbox 360 offers an external HD DVD attachment for about $200.
Both game systems are cheaper than most of the conventional players on the market. And if one format goes obsolete, you can still play Microsoft's Halo 3 (which drops in September) or Sony's Resistance: Fall of Man.
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yea with a install rate of blu-ray players being in all the ps3s it outpaces the hddvd players by millions, so if anything, it looks like blu-ray is to stay, for hddvd we really dont know