No one has mentioned yet the effect this deal could have on the future Xbox. Ati, owned by AMD, manufactures (created the architecture?) the GPU of the 360 currently. If Apple buys AMD, Microsoft may be forced to use Nvidia as their future GPU. Either that or Apple will create their own console...
Some people obviously care about game manuals, however, how many games have you played recently that didn't have an in game tutorial? Its much easier to learn from example/step by step instruction than reading a manual.
Game manuals have only shrunk with time. It's one thing to not include a game manual in a very complex game (rpg maybe), but another for "most" games.
If you take into consideration that there are FREE game walkthroughs with all the basics c...
@ Anorexorcist
I will never look at ANY Disney film the same... :-p
I updated my 40 gig. No problems. Although one example doesn't say much I doubt the issue is as widespread as the internet would have anyone believe. The most internet savvy, a minority of internet users, generally are the most loud.
Honestly though...I've never had a problem updating firmware for ANY console (knocks on wood). My former Blackberry (Storm) is probably the only exception in regards to botched firmware updates.
People need to use it before they pass judgement. With that said, I checked it out at Best Buy today.
My impressions: The device is perfectly comfortable to hold, although heavy enough so that you might want to sit down with it in your lap after a dozen minutes or so. The touch responsiveness is extremely accurate and the presentation of the device is top notch Apple grade. The little flourishes they add to iBooks (turning a page) and other input gestures is quite nice. The brush...
@making damage-
If it was up to Itagaki, there never would have been a PS3 Ninja Gaiden. No multiplatform for you. (facepalm)
Why do the men all look effeminate/haven't went through puberty?Seriously...
I'm excited for this game as much as the next person, however the design choices (Japanese games in general) has me shaking my head :-/
Thats right...rent an SD movie from the PSN store (and XBL) for $3 or HD for $5...thats such a good deal (dur!).
The reason most people stick with Netflix is attributed to saving a ton of money. It takes at most 3 days for me to get a movie (usually 2). Instant streaming is wonderful if you have a decent internet connection. Watching the Office in HD is very nice. If you don't have at least a 3 Mbps connection you need to upgrade...
Remember Stardock and Demigod?
No DRM and look what happened...everyone pirated the game and pirated gamers flooded the servers, bogging down game play for legit gamers.
It is optimistic to think people won't pirate for this reason or that, however you miss the point. It is wrong. People who want things for free will pirate regardless. Why do you think there is DRM in the first place?
The only way to prevent piracy is a hardware solution. Sony and the PS...
I really wish there were games like this available for Android. I would buy them. I have the Droid and aside from all the social networking and productivity apps I'm quite disappointed by the game selection at present.
I know I'll be waiting for "Deal of the Week" before I buy these maps. I'm not sure where Activision finds the nerve to charge such an outrageous price. DLC is more or less pure profit on the part of publishers. I really hope Medal of Honor replaces CoD as the premier FPS...
Instead of buying overpriced maps, I'll be buying (rebuying?) Perfect Dark :-) Can't wait.
I remember Funcoland fondly...it had a soul before changing to Gamestop...even though it likewise screwed gamers on trade-ins.
Really? This article is more than lame.
There is plenty of activity in Gears 2. Thousands of people still play it everyday. How do I know this? My brother is one of those thousands and all of his friends play it. He always gets into a match and most of the bugs have even been ironed out.
@ Saaking- I don't understand your obsession with the 360 and trying to convince everyone its a failure. Oh, and Sony is a god that makes lead turn to gold... A while ago I had the false impression you changed your tune, only to see you get progressively worse. Give it up, and if you hate the 360, find another article to read. Everyone knows your one of the worst trolls on N4G. Feel honored? You shouldn't.
On topic- I think its much too soon to say that Natal is a failure. How ab...
@Information Minister- Thanks for talking some sense into me :-p I don't need trophies/achievements but have come to appreciate them. Considering that trophies/achievements are arbitrarily decided its silly to think of them as the end all and only way to "beat" a game. Now I need to practice what I preach...:-p
I prefer Japanese voice over and English subs myself.
I just purchased the game but haven't opened it yet. Still waiting for a trophy patch. A dumb reason for not playing it yet but there are too many good games to play as it is. Please Sega...
Got to love it...
PS3 fanboys cry at the inaccuracies of VGchartzomgitsbiasedxbotsite yet whenever it favors the PS3, they change their tune.
It would seem as though it doesn't matter whether the website is legit or not. Case in point:
http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...
Vgchartz is listed as a source yet the mob doesn't care...interesting.
Regarding sold to consu...
Poor Pennywise...he's been losing sleep for 3 years now because of the console wars...boohoo
I didn't know obsessing over sales data was sooooo much fun!
Regardless of victor, the consequence has little relevance for consumers. There are tens of millions of consoles of BOTH 360 and PS3. Heck, PS3 + 360 (HD consoles) are still ahead of the Wii. Be thankful for that. As long as the 360 and PS3 keep selling there will be plenty of games for everyone.
My pre...
I would definitely be interested in an Arc controlled Killzone 3. Metroid Prime Trilogy on the Wii is awesome although it could be better. Killzone 3 if released this year or the beginning of next could be the killer app for the device. 3D would be nice too. Good thing the PS3 is able to get a 3D update to its firmware :-)
Day 1 buy for me. I've been interested in this game since I learned of the concept.
I wonder how expensive it will be on account its episodic? If there are four episodes for $15 that could effectively make the game the same price as retail. I'm not a fan of episodic games myself and would appreciate a "buy all" option and for a slight discount.
Otherwise, very excited.