Physically unplugging Kinect doesn't automatically boost the machine by 10%.
The actual removal of Kinect means nothing. The important part is devs now have the software tools to 'remove' Kinect and therefore increasing available power.
So if a dev decides that they want utilise that '10%' extra power, they will need to 'switch off' the functionality they don't want. From what I understand they could decide to remove the came...
And how will it work in multiplayer, where one person has a better connection than another...?
Surely it means in this scenario that cloud compute could only be used for cosmetic improvements and not game play impacting.
I'm excited and interested in this tech, and hope that in real world application it does work consistently for all... But until MS actually release some games that really leverage cloud compute I'll remain sceptical
The problem is, that if MS don't compete in Japan they are basically saying they give up on a region that has historically been a very important part of the industry.... Less so from a consumer point of view, but still vital from a developer point of view.
That made me laugh.
I was thinking 'why launch with an FPS?', I didn't think of the giant robot angle :) And yeah, tentacles... Is Octodad coming to XB1????
Any boost is good news. But every other competitor is doing the same - looking for performance gains.
Thanks for the info.
+bubble
Part of the problem for PSTV will be breaking down the walled garden of AppleTV users. It's going to be hard to get them to move away if they have a iTunes Match.
I'd love to buy a PSTV, but I already have a Vita and PS4 - but I could still see a niche that PSTV fills for me (second screen gaming) - unfortunately I am also entrenched in Apple restrictions, and honestly can't be bothered to sort out my music collection to move away from iTunes Match.
@spence
In another Destiny news story, someone posted that Bungie have stated that PvP will be skill based, not gear based.
But I've also read that gear used in the game will 'tell tales of the players deeds', so depending on which modes you focus on your gear will reflect that in some way - I assume by the collection of the different 'currencies' you can see on the Bounty board in the Alpha.
Ideally matchmaking will take ...
Yeah, I have kept away from as much Destiny info as possible.
So the graphics were a nice surprise. The game play was awesome too - I can feel the Halo influence, but it is different.
How many players are you seeing Lukas?
In my experience in the Tower I see between zero and a dozen or so.
In the open map I see very few other players. Maybe three per session max.
@neonridr.
I turned up at one of these events, and it was me and one other guy... Was brutal, but fun
Hopefully the final release matchmaking is better. I'm hopeful these level mismatches are simply because the alpha has a fairly limited population.
I have a similar gripe about TitanFall. Where I'll often find myself in a team of other low level players facing far more experienced people. It's ridiculous and completely unbalanced.
@Bennibop,...
What's the quality like when streaming PS4 to a second screen? I read in the tech specs that the device outputs 720p/1080i
How sensitive is it to your wifi connection?
Also, have you tried using it to stream from outside of your network, as the article describes?
I'm very interested in this device.
Bodes well. I got a lot of hours out of that 'less than 10%' this weekend.
I'm very intrigued by Below as I played Sword & Sorcery on iPad, but Below looks to scratch more of the old school 2D top down Zelda itch to me (even though this game appears to mix perspective).
I'm (also) after the Ocarina of Time style that was more in-line with Kameo / Banjo.
Or failing that, Ubi should finally get Beyond Good and Evil 2 out the door - that game is quickly turning in to another Last Guardian!
Slightly off topic... These non-committal 'kinda', 'maybe', '?' articles that seem endemic in gaming press at the moment are starting to annoy.
Jeez, have a strong opinion, risk the ire of your audience, nail your colours to the mast! These constant on the fence 'meh' articles deserve no respect. It's like the apathy of the generation in written form.
Yeah, get Rare on it (if they're not already).
MS definitely need a Zelda style game on XB1 - this would be good, or a new Banjo Kazooie title.
@Linchpin,
Rumour has it all you'll find left are dusty corridors, cobwebbed computers, and if you listen carefully the quiet sobbing of Conker, Kameo, Banjo, and Joanna Dark....
@Mikelarry
Yeah, it is slightly concerning.
I can see why it's being done though.
This gen is turning out to be particularly bad for launch window / Year 1 titles - so churning out HD / Remastered versions is a nice way to fill the gaps with well established IP. They must be quicker to produce than new games.
Hmm, lot of FUD from EA on this. If the sales were mind blowing we'd have heard about it for sure.
The game is solid, but it does lose appeal quickly. I bought it on PC. Played it a fair bit, even bought the season pass as I really liked it... And have barely played it since the first extra maps launched. It just really quickly faded.
If I'd paid full price (I got Origin codes from G2A) I'd have been a little disappointed - but I got my money&#...
Unfortunate. I hope they see sense, patch the vulnerability, and reinstate the developer.