It looks like, and I'm being completely serious, the PS Box.
Sleek Sony design and large Microsoft start-up circle - perhaps an intentional reference to the market they are trying to dominate. Helps to be familiar, but not extensively so.
Either way - hope it does well and provides a viable alternative that enhances a sit-down gaming experience.
Oh, and where's Half Life 3, etc. etc.
If true, this would be the third major phase of Gamers Club in the past three years:
2010 - program began, with some titles receiving up to $30 back in pre-ordering incentive.
Winter 2011 - $14.99 fee introduced, then a maximum of $20 back in pre-ordering credit.
Winter 2013 - $120 fee for two years, 20% off new titles, and $10 pre-order incentive.
Just an odd progression, and a program that I can't see many people willin...
I'm not sure I'd even just want the online portion, to be honest. GTA V is multiplayer and single experience once; you can't have the online portion without some form of driving narrative to make it worthwhile.
Maybe I enjoyed the single-player more than most, but it's refreshing not to worry about someone killing for you for whatever little amount of money I'm carrying. They're both enjoyable, but it doesn't seem multiplayer would be as enjoyable ...
Let's hope the press release is more than just an initial promise. Sega and Atlus, on paper, sound like a great fit, but a smooth transition can't be guaranteed given how volatile the game market has been in the past few years.
Just outstanding scores really. Think about it - Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite, The Last of Us, and GTA V at the end of a console life-cycle.
Awesome going-away presents for this generation.
It's not exactly trolling when you realize that the most detailed character protagonist ever will be controlled through a single button in scripted events.
It's like having a corvette and driving in a straight line at 55 mph.
What's interesting about this is the name and picture differences. A user on NeoGaf noticed that the picture of the dog is slightly smaller here, and the original page listing links to RockStarGames instead of Rockstar Games.
I'm hoping for it to be true, but, until Rockstar confirms it, I'll let this dream run free along with my hopes for a PC version.
Soon and very soon, my friend. Can't see how RockStar wouldn't want the game on the next-gen consoles.
Now, let's just wait for a Wii U announcement.
... just kidding (it'll be on 3DS instead).
So one retailer confirms that all European retailers won't release it early?
Am I missing something, or does it seem that a single company can't legitimately make this claim?
Yep.
Prepare to Die (but only some of you for now).
Go in no-holds barred. GTA V is looking like a culmination of Rockstar's generation long pedigree, so you really just need to go play and enjoy it for yourself. Have fun. :-D
Oh, and as always - the cake is a lie.
When a cult in GTA V is more convincing than most cults in real life, you know you've done well.
I mean, I'm already dreading having to fight against these guys.
Overall standing now. The 360 didn't initially sell well at launch, and the 18 month delay for the PS3 has had no visible repercussions. It was basically a 1 1/2 year fluke.
Very interesting strategy on Microsoft's part. Their European presence suffered at the last launch, so they've ensured a week's head start on PS4 and Fifa 14 to build momentum regardless of what might happen in a week's time.
Here in the states, they're probably relying on an established consumer base that will wait a week to enjoy the next generation. The European model is solid, but I'm interested to see first month sales compared when we hit the new...
And all the people said, hallelujah. PS4 and Xbox One within a week of each other will be a gamer's dream come true.
Everyone wins.
That is true. Didn't catch that one beforehand - but, that particular date makes sense for Call of Duty. There were games in the 360/PS3 transition that were released before the system (Madden comes to mind), and the next-gen version was on the shelf before the system. I think that's what happening here; any game with a current-gen counterpart will either be released alongside it or have the Dec. 31 placeholder. Forza 5 is an exclusive, and it appears to have had an unexpected update ...
Man, this news really twerked with my mind.
Yeah. This is a perfect reason to buy a Wii U as well, along with the great lineup coming for the rest of the year.
Keep going Nintendo - first-party forever.
And we will not be denied.
Agreed. The Wii U might be a little low on titles at the moment, but there's never been a Nintendo console that's lacking in great games by the end of its lifetime.
Metroid, Zelda, Mario, Donkey Kong, Smash Bros - that's enough to sell me on any system, even if I have to wait for those games.