I'll believe this when Rockstar says it.
"Wow if 360 is doing not so hot there, and there was no big releases for PS3, then... wow."
Seriously, to be fair here. What game released for 360 in March? Everything was multiplatform so I don't think lack of releases on either side effected sales.
Yeah NPD is NA only.
Pretty sure NA is more like a third of WW total. Between Canada, Mexico and the US that's quite a few gamers but it can't be 45%.
Tried finding a source but couldn't quickly and I don't care that much. lol
I'm as hardcore a GTA fan as you can be. I preordered the 360 collectors edition for the DLC but still want to see the differences the install and sixaxis bring.
Plus I have friends on both PSN and XBL and want to be able to play multiplayer with any of them.
I think ultimately a lot of duel console owner hardcore GTA fans will end up buying both versions. Especially if the differences are "fairly" significant. These differences sound significant enough...
"it is awfully funny though how seriously you guys take DLC though"
In all fairness its awfully funny how much hardcore Sony fans try to dismiss DLC they no nothing about yet. Just like you said tit for tat buddy.
I'm no fanboy I'm just pointing out the truth. The back and forth is pointless. Its all opinion. No one is right or wrong. Both consoles have great games this year thats why for me having both consoles is the only option.
While I'm spoiled by PS3 and 360 graphics I'm very interested to try the Wii controls.
The graphics wh0re in me will probably win and I'll buy either the PS3 or 360 version then gamefly the Wii version.
Thanks for posting this blog. Like most I was highly offended when I saw the title but relieved when I read your message. You speak reason and truth and I support you for that.
While I'm proud to be American I would never say I'm better than anyone else in the world. We're all individuals doing the best we can to survive in this crazy world. No one should be categorized by the actions of a few of their countrymen.
No matter what happens in this election at least ...
Welcome to my ignore list. You obviously have NOTHING positive to offer this or any other discussion regardless of topic.
I for one HATE George W. Bush. That's right I said HATE. I voted against him TWICE and was so distraught when he was reelected I was ashamed and depressed for weeks. That being said you lump me into the same generalized category. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate people lumping you into the same category as everyone in your home country.
You si...
Tell that to destroyah. ^^^
Way to turn everything into a flame war.
There is no problem streaming enough data from the disk whether its DVD9 or Bluray. These issues have nothing to do with the disk and everything to do with lack of RAM.
The current generation consoles have very little RAM in comparison to even mid range PC's. Even with the extra overhead computer OS's require the extra RAM is needed for things like framerate slow downs.
But nice try. You may have failed but ...
These estimates are conservative.
The speculation is making the wait worse. Until Sony says something as far as I'm concerned its not coming for a long time.
I'd much rather have in game XMB at this point.
Only time I use EB or Gamestop is when I preorder a special edition game. There is no other point to their stores in my opinion. They're annoying and rip you off for trade ins.
"Both have had plenty of time to be ready, and Sony didn't make sure they had enough games?"
Neither Sony nor MS are publishing GTA IV. Take Two (publisher) and Rockstar (developer) estimate allocations. How important GTA IV is and how closely the platform holders have been watching has nothing to do with this. Platform holders don't rule the gaming industry no matter what fans think.
You know the saying about opinions right... Everyones got one just like...
Anyway back on topic. I think the word "ruined" is a little harsh. Halo 3 and COD 4 really set the bar higher. COD 4 introduced a unique leveling system that people really like with awesome graphics and gameplay. Its definitely set the bar much higher than the normal incremental increases... From that standpoint I agree with the article. Going to take something good to step over the new bar.
I'm a huge open world fan and the premise of this game sounds really interesting. Also looking forward to seeing what a PS3 exclusive open world game can do with the extra leg room Bluray provides.
Nothing is perfect... Even my precious GTA.
Odds are Rockstar won't release another official sequel until the next generation of consoles.
I'm hoping for GTA Carcer City or something.
No one thought that Mario 64 experience could happen again and GTA III did it. One of the great things about the video game industry is that its totally unpredictable. Just when you think you know whats going to happen something totally unexpected jumps out and bites you in the face.
If the Houser brothers think GTA IV is as big a leap as II to III then I'll take their word for it. These guys wouldn't say something like that just to sell their product. Its already going to sell...