Please Massive, don't nerf the difficulty.
Timing is everything. We've all seen good games do poorly in the market due to poor release windows. Titanfall 2 is just one such example of this. Sony likely delayed the release of Days Gone to avoid congested release windows or other business factors. The extra time was probably put to good use to polish the game. Now it has a better release window and will perform better (sales wise) than had it been released last year.
I pay about $45 /month no data cap for 300Mb synchronous internet over fiber. I can get Gbit but don't have the need at this time for additional bandwidth. I think Gbit is about $75 /month for me. The key is also low latency. So proximity to a datacenter with few network hops.
I have a fiber high-speed low latency internet connection. I still plan to buy a console this upcoming generation. I'm all for competition but at the same time very wary of Google. If it seems too good to be true it probably is. "Come into my den" said the spider to the fly.
@rainslacker I was thinking the same thing. People so often think oh they have so much money they can afford to lose some. That is not how shareholders think. Companies like Google already have enough eyes on them from regulators worrying about antitrust concerns. The last thing they can afford is taking losses to force competitors out of the market so they can be the last man standing. I am sure Google wants to make money. A healthy market for competitors is a good thing. And frankly, in the...
I saw somewhere yesterday, info on a leaked memo that Stadia's subscription cost would be $0. If that is true that is really going to upset the industry. Of course, it is unknown whether this is true or not but it would align with how they make money elsewhere. Early to say what will happen but Google is a behemoth. If they are serious it could really impact the games industry. Not sure how I feel about that. I am a bit nervous that it will turn gaming into a mirror of mobile gaming. Ugh...
MS only wishes they had such a nice gaming garden. MS is the king of walled gardens. Look at MS Windows, Office, SQL Server, etc etc. MS has no fondness for open gaming. Let's not put MS on some pedestal either. MS fell pretty flat on their faces these past several years in gaming. They lost millions of consumers since the previous generation. MS protects their other gardens where they really make their money. MS is fighting a battle on multiple fronts now. I want MS to compete for sure...
Frankly, I have no interest in streaming games from Google. They have enough information about people's online habits as it is. I'll stick with my Sony, MS, and PC gaming devices for the foreseeable future.
Well said. I have no interest in giving Google more power and control over my online activities. This is shaping up to be a battle in the industry where traditional gamers are marginalized as companies like Google seek to expand gaming to casuals who don't care for the long term health of the industry. Sure it's important to change with the times, but it's also important to recognize the warning signs. If people blindly follow google they'll ask themselves someday "How di...
A poll is not considered statistically sound by surveying 40 people to represent millions. I smell a marketing rat. I think this poll is pretty meaningless.
When EPIC has all the features (especially user reviews) on their store, I'll consider patronizing their business. Until then, no way I buy from them. I'm all for competition if the products are offered at multiple sites. Sorry EPIC, but you're a wolf in sheep's clothing.
The fact you have to explain the name is not exactly smart marketing. I am already familiar with the meaning of the word Stadia. It's still a terrible name. Expect a future name change....
I am glad I held off on Anthem for now. Being a new IP I figured it might have the usual growing pains. But Div 2 so far for me is very good. Lots to do. Better enemy AI. All in all a solid gameplay experience for me in the early going. And the roadmap they articulated for this year's content drops is very promising.
This is definitely NOT the future. Streaming components, sure, but not the way google outlines. DOA.
@Nitro I was thinking the same thing. They are not human. They are "freakers". Such a silly headline about crossing some imaginary line. I guess if the subject matter bothers a person they don't have to play the game.
As long as it's not an EPIC store exclusive then I'll consider it.
The problem with EPIC is they have no user reviews and far fewer features. They are a business trying to prevent user feedback provided by user reviews. They'd rather hide shoddy business practices and poor products as that is what publishers want. EIPC and others want no opinions to be visible which prevent the sale of a product. Sure steam could be more competitive with their cost model for publishers but what EPIC does and is doing is not healthy long term for consumers. Clearly EPIC ...
Google has dozens or hundreds of VPs. VP at a corporation is not like VP of a country. There are many VPs in different divisions. Either way, as an executive at a company like Google, you can be sure she will be compensated well and be a decision maker in her area of concern.
I'd also say Nier Automata should be higher. But at least it's on the list. Nier is a great game. Really mixes up the gameplay and the story is good. And of course 2B.
I just can't support EPIC Store in its current form. The store is missing way too many features. Also, EPIC paying for exclusivity on PC is not something I support. If the game existed on Steam, EGS, and others I'd be fine as I have the choice to purchase from multiple places on PC. But forced adoption of EGS through paid exclusivity is just not for me. No purchase on PC for me if it is exclusive to EPIC.