"Everyone" thought Heavy Rain would bring in the next generation of game design? Ugh. I hope not. Maybe of technical/graphical prowess, but I'd rather not have the next generation of game DESIGN revolve interactive cutscenes and quick time events. I might be okay with such a game every now and then, if it's well done, but that's certainly not the direction I want the entire game industry to go in.
More on-topic, woo! Uncharted 2! Was hoping to finish getting pla...
It's about damn time. This is loooooooooooooooong overdue.
Now they just need to add search functionality to Netflix.
Toy Soldiers looks like it could be pretty damn cool. XBLA and PSN are easily two of my favorite aspects of this current generation of consoles.
Anyone other than Nathan Fillian as Nathan Drake would be a crime.
I hear ya. This was already a must-buy for me...but now it's a...double must buy? Or something? I got nothin'.
We'll find out when September's NPD numbers are released. Until then, everything is just pointless speculation.
YES! Awesome news.
Games have been immersive long before graphics of Uncharted 2's quality came along. Immersion has less to do with the technical quality of the graphics and more to do with the art design/atmosphere.
My point isn't to downplay Uncharted 2 or Naughty Dog - quite the opposite, since I believe it takes MORE talent to make a game immersive beyond just technical prowess. The impressive thing about the Uncharted series in general is not just the graphics, but how the graphics are ...
Interesting. Looking forward to seeing what is posted about this in the next couple of days.
I've been considering getting some sort of tablet/Netbook in the next couple of years, and while I'm not quite ready to trust proprietary Microsoft hardware on release day, I will definitely keep an eye on this to see where it goes.
"Regardless, Tycho at Penny-Arcade summed things up pretty succinctly yesterday when he said, “At this point, I feel like you know if you want more Halo.” If you do, this game seems plenty happy to oblige."
Exactly. That's what ODST really boils down to. Do you or don't you want more Halo? Me - I'm tired of the FPS genre entirely, so I doubt I'll even rent this. I just don't comprehend the hatred that non-360 owners have shown towards this game on N4G. It's clea...
Why would anyone expect it to be? It was clearly designed as a long-running franchise from the first game, hence the subtitle.
There were three Jak and Daxter games, so I always expected at least three Uncharted games. Especially since the PS3 likely still has a long life ahead of it.
After playing through the first game, and the MP demo for the second one, I welcome as many as they're willing to make, assuming they can make sure it always feels fresh - and so...
Wow, have we really reached the point where every review posted on N4G has to be compared to ODST? Even games that are entirely unrelated?
On topic - I don't really care if the gameplay and formula haven't changed, I still love the series and picked this up on Friday as soon as my Gamestop had it.
It is vital that Net Neutrality be protected and preserved. Luckily, that seems to be the direction that the country is heading in.
Be careful! Positive ODST opinions are not very welcome here.
There were rumors of a 360 price drop before the PS3's actual price drop. Even if it was in response...who cares? That's not desperation, that's just business - the 360 looks bad enough being $299 when it offers less than the PS3 does for the same price.
What exactly has Sony done to "improve the industry" that Microsoft has not? I don't understand the need for Sony fans to demonize Microsoft as trying to somehow "destroy" or "stagnate" the gam...
$250 should really be the standard price for the Elite, given that it simply offers less than the $299 PS3.
That being said, what's with the fanboyism?
PS3 price cut: "Sony is so great! They really know how to treat their customers and fans."
360 price cut: "LOL DESPERATE LOL"
Geez people. Just enjoy the fact we have two great consoles with two great game libraries to choose from and stop seeing the world in s...
Wow, off-topic, in the wrong Zone, AND making Sony fans look bad! In the same post, no less! All in a day's work for the N4G Comment Section Troll!
A Halo game? With amazing sales?!?
STOP THE PRESSES! WE HAVE OURSELVES A NEW HEADLINE!
Yeah, I really don't understand why Sony fanboys care so much about ODST's review scores. I swear there are more Sony fanboys than Halo fanboys in these comment threads.
Meh, whatever. I'll just enjoy owning both consoles and getting the best of both worlds. For the record, I'm not even really a Halo person, so I'll be skipping out on ODST myself. I just don't get the obsession non-360 owners have with these reviews. Get a hobby or something, yeesh.
Here, here. This "true gamer" fanboy crap needs to end.