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Saturday Soapbox: Bring On The Next Generation

So what am I going to do about it? I'm going to buy a new PC, because I'm done waiting. It will be my next generation console. It will run Battlefield 3 at top settings so that I can peer into fog rather than trying to see round a mophead of particles. It will allow me to walk down a hill in Skyrim and look at the farm in front of me without having to imagine the textures until it's computationally convenient for them to appear. I won't have PSN or Xbox Live, but I'll have Steam, which will probably do the trick.

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Xof5277d ago

Gamers who concern themselves with the next generation of gaming machines because "game will look better" are the lowest sort of gamers out there.

There's a reason why most PC gamers with machines that can max out the graphics on any game typically own a PS3 and Wii, too.

cyguration5277d ago

I don't need a Wii, my PC can emulate the Wii so I can just plop the disc in and run the ISO. Runs Wii games at 100fps, with 8x AA and 16xAT, which is probably better than how Wii U will run Wii games.

I also game on PC more than console because consoles don't have and probably won't have a game like STALKER this generation. In fact, there is NO game on consoles like STALKER, which is a real shame.

I like gaming on PC not just for the graphics (but graphics do affect gameplay just like in the article he mentions that the plastered fog inhibits your view as opposed to being able to see through it like a real fog).

Free online support, modding (which is equivalent to DLC except without the price tag. Why you console gamers justify paying $15 for stuff ALL PC gamers get for free is beyond me) and multi-monitor support so split-screen games are actually on split monitors (no worries about screen sharing).

You can get a PC right now between $400 and $500 that does it all. An average laptop at $500 is twice as powerful as an Xbox 360, so just imagine what you get in a desktop?

My PC cost me less than $400 and I replaced the video card with twin XFire cards, so if I want to be a graphics whore I can but for me it's not necessary.

Game4life5277d ago (Edited 5277d ago )

I really wish everyone would just stop already with next gen this and next gen that. It's coming yes but who cares? We still got plenty of games coming out. Aside from the Wii U, I don't really see a need for new consoles. Im quite content where we are right now. I got my wii in 2007, got my 360 in 2008(no longer own) and my ps3 in 2010.I'm buying games faster than i can beat them.Especially with the vita coming in febuary and the 3ds already out, I don't need anything else. The games look fine to me, I'm still impressed (yeah I know there are better gpu's out there but who cares?) I don't know about anyone else but there just doesn't seem to be a need to me. I don't want to go and buy some console that's $500+ when the ps3 and 360 aren't even below 199 yet.

urwifeminder5277d ago

I agree with the article im upgrading asap .

SleazyChimp5277d ago

I am tired of waiting on next gen myself and I'm starting to feel more like he does. I can't help it that some people didn't get into this gen until 2010. I jumped on day one, so I've enjoyed this gen for 6 going on 7 years now. If the best rumors turn out true it could be 8ys total before we see the next consoles. That's almost a decade! That's too long. Things are getting stagnate to the point that the WOW factor and sense of wonder the writer was talking about is all but gone. If you stop to think about it the xbox is the oldest electronic device in my house. Besides maybe a dvd player I still have, because I've moved on to Bluray. Just look at how much tech has grown since 2005. TVs,phones,tablets,computers,h d cameras,ect. all doing things we only dreamed about in 2005. Hell nobody hardly had HD tvs! Point is, this gen of consoles are old a starting to get crusty! Bring on the new hardware!

cyguration5277d ago

I know a lot of fanboys don't want to hear it but it's true, the PS3 and Xbox 360 aren't just at their limits we're now getting repeat games where it's basically all the ame thing with new maps and weapons.

How many more CoDs do we need before people say "Enough, I want something bigger and better!"?

I just seen that game QUBE for PC made by students and it looks better than anything on the Wii and comparably as good to any big budget PS3/Xbox 360 game and was made on a nickel-and-dime budget.

Yes, we've gotten to the point where indie devs are even ready for new hardware. Now that's sad.

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Battlefield 3 Cut Missions From Campaign Detailed by Former DICE Dev

Battlefield 3's former Lead Designer has revealed that there were two cut missions from the main campaign

XiNatsuDragnel507d ago

I wish someone can get those EA game leaks to see all the cut content ngl

anast506d ago

Get rid of campaigns, move the game to mobile, and try to compete with warzone. They would save time and money.

Johnh5223506d ago (Edited 506d ago )

Bf4 was fun hope the new bf is just as good.

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Battlefield Needs the Glory Days of BF3 and Bad Company 2 Back

Whether it comes through remakes or a new game with a similar style, DICE should aim to revive the glory days of Battlefield 3 and Bad Company 2.

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masterfox1292d ago

hmmm I think there will be no old BF glory days for EA since they are loyal to their greediness and laziness :D

Knightofelemia1292d ago

You're asking for a miracle with EA that will never happen unless they can exploit the money making schemes behind it.

MadLad1292d ago

We'll see what happens now that Zampella is overlooking the series.

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Father__Merrin1292d ago

Anyone that wants to plat bf3 you can still go ahead and play it

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Battlefield 3 Reality Mod Installation and Beginner's Guide Released

This Battlefield 3 Reality Mod installation guide will show you step-by-step on how to install the new reality mod by Venice Unleashed.