NO_PUDding

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GTAIV Hysteria. And how I have overcome it.

Don't get me wrong. I love the hype, and I am part of it, but to calm myself down, I drew on one of those online walls.

I am scared my viral marketing campaign on R*'s benefit has already been destroyed by Internet terrorists, here's the
 
link

(http://gamerush.zoomshare.com/files/news/002568_GameStop_Arrive_6_hours_before_GTA_IV_comes_out.htm)

And if not I will post up an upload.

So find yourself something time consuming to do (preferably which does nothing to improve your general being) and sit and rot till it arrives. 

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A History of PS1 Graphics in Five Games

PlayStation wowed gamers from day one, but developers managed to push the console much further - TechStomper tracks the progress made over the PS1's years at the top through five games that show how programmers and artists unlocked the legendary grey box's potential.

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GotGame81820h ago

Look, I loved my PS1. Graphically though N64 delivered a better overall experience. The difference that gave PS1 an advantage was CD storage PS1 had some beautiful cut scenes, but in terms of graphical power N64 hands down was better. PS1 had WAY more GAMES though. I think Developers preferred the tstorage over squeezing everything onto a cartridge with VERY limited space!

GameCube same thing Nintendo went with storage that was limited, but had games using multiple disks. RE4 is one port that clearly showed GC advantage. Rouge Squadron 2 and Luigi's mansion were beautiful launch games. Again PlayStation didn't Limit developers storage space. Nintendo's mini discs were expensive, and developers went with PS2! PS2 I am pretty sure has the largest game library of all consoles. Maybe not if you in include the vast amount.of.shovel wear on current consoles.

After that ugh, Nintendo seems to have given up on graphical power. Switch 2 games look really good, but I am usually going to buy ports on PS5/Series X.

PrimeVinister18h ago

N64 had some stunning games, but a lot of the library ran poorly. PS1 games tended to hit a playable 30 more often, albeit with less complex geometry and less/no filtering of textures, and the inherent flaws in how PS1 rasterises graphics.

I played loads of both back in the day and I definitely preferred the solid geometry and smooth textures of N64.

Terry_B1h ago

Most N64 games looked pretty bland compared with PS1 games.

gaffyh10h ago

PlayStation 1 Devs were so innovative back in the day utilising so many techniques to achieve the best results. I think this article needed to focus on the games that used pre-drawn backgrounds like Resident Evil, In Cold Blood and FF8 to produce visuals that surpassed anything at the time.

PrimeVinister9h ago

I think you are right and I might add in an honourable mentions to at least discuss pre-rendered backgrounds in the visual history of PS1. It was hugely important and should have been in there.

I was going to include Resident Evil for 1996 but I wanted to talk about a second-generation 3D engine versus Ridge Racer, and I also wanted to talk about Lara's animation.

I was also going to put FF8 for 1999 on the list, even wrote a sentence. But then I figured that Driver would say more about how far programmers (and artists) had come in getting the most from the console.

PrimeVinister9h ago

Could even do an 'alternative PS1 graphics' history. Focus on atypical presentations, like pre-rendered, 2D, BSP engines etc.

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Mewgenics Review - Twisted Voxel

A grotesquely brilliant odyssey of feline eugenics, Mewgenics pairs deep DNA-driven mechanics with biting wit.

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WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Premium Includes New DLC Wrestlers, But Will Cost $600+ to Unlock Everything

WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass introduces a battle pass system that could push the game’s total cost to $675, sparking major backlash from fans.

MetroidFREAK2111h ago

Why do people keep buying these yearly sports games?

TheDreamCorridor10h ago

Not everyone buys them every year.

Chocoburger6h ago

What a pathetic, scummy joke. Fortunately we can play the amazing PS2 / N64 games, with newly created fan mods, and not support 2K or WWE anymore, they don't deserve our money.

Terry_B1h ago

Nah..won't buy another WWE game before 2030. Got '25 with all dlc..which are over 300 wrestlers and whatnot..and am sure this and the next 3-4 wwe games will all be pretty much just more copies of the same old shit.