"Demand is outweighing supply, hence the shortage, and the shortage will result in lost sales. It's simple economics. "
I do believe Sony is likely losing sales due to supply restraints in some markets within the EU. Absolutely.
However, I don't think it's entirely fair to state "it's simple economics", respectfully. Consider Apple and it's new IP releases. They are consistently 'guilty' of amping up demand b...
@Dread & truefan
Quit caring so much about what others say and think. If something really is a good product/service it'll sell itself. To this non fanboy, (IMO) you come across as doing more harm than good as far as the Microsoft brand is concerned
I've noticed a few otherwise 'provocative' posters around here a bit better behaved recently. A plausible explanation to be had now, haha.
Is HAVAmedia the same company as HAVASmedia?
http://www.havasmedia.com/w...
If the answer is yes, good on N4G (I suppose) for naming the company. Note - one of HAVASmedia 'services' is Reputation Managemen...
@stuna1
Look into Genepax (That's only 1 of a handful doing this stuff)
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
That's odd. What are Microsoft's (MS) initials doing in the website that published this article on the net. /s
"Thanks for making my choice to not buy ur game easier "
+1
"They're putting in effort, but they're still using someone else's copyrighted material, their intellectual property to make money."
I fail to see how that is any different than someone creating a 'how-to-play-this-song' ; video for guitar, piano, drums etc. Let alone, some 'Joe' reviewing movies or music, or creating tutorials on how to use a given piece of software.
It leaves the consumer feeling like the developer is ...
Amongst other features in the game, I really hope they improve the commentary/vocabulary. Example, I'm winning a game 15-3 at which time I score my 16th goal. At this point I hear "That goal has likely just put this game out of reach".
There have been some well received improvements IMO over the years with NHL games. Though, all in all I find it annoying how little the games have actually changed. Not that I feel the 'wheel' needs be reinvented with ...
"MS doesn't care about overall market share as much as it does those profit numbers. "
Did you intend to imply there isn't a direct correlation between market share and profits?
News bulletin, they are in fact directly linked. That isn't an opinion. A statistical marriage exists between the two
"Titanfall sold 2.9mm units. 1.9mm were on Xbox 1. "
Can you please provide a source?
Even what I'm about to link to isn't proof. Though, it's more than what you have provided I'm afraid. I'm all eyes if you can back up your claims
http://www.neogaf.com/forum...
Lifetime sales as of the conclusion ...
"I jUST came from gamestop, there's a pile of Xbox Ones preowned building. That's not a good look. They need to get that resolution up, but 900 seems the norm if they don't cut corners. "
I've noticed the same thing at EBgames. As well as Amazon. However, I genuinely think that likely has a lot to do with the kinect-less sku. I wouldn't be surprised if people are just being thrifty/frugal. Better deals
"Your TV is also 60Hz."
I can't speak for WMANUW
But many of us have 120Hz and 240Hz Tele's tyvm.
I've had a 120Hz since 2007
I'll add, 120Hz TV's are far from high end anymore
"Already annoyed by this claim and then delivering 30 fps, these developer need to learn how to stop teasing. "
Amen. Keep expectations/hopes realistic would be my request. In every single instance
I feel it's a certainty that we will see another (several) Dead Space games in the coming years. It has done quite well IMO. I enjoyed the installments very much. I can't see EA ditching the series. It's just not EA's style
haha "Possibility".
Come on, it's a very successful game. Obviously they are making further releases
"Lastly, for people still trying to downplay Titanfall, you do realize it easily passed 2 million physical copies and is the number 1 selling XB1 game. Not to mention it is still ranked in the top 10, months after release. Titanfall did its job."
Care to source that info *easily 2 million discs sold*
I call BS. It's sold well. Just not quite that well.
If it really did it's job as you claim, why couldn't Microsoft prevent TF2 from bein...
Respectfully, I've read XboxOne overtook WiiU in the US as of May NDP. Not 100% if that is true but..
Hardware US LTD's as of May 31st, 2014
PS4 ~ 3308k
XB1 ~ 2741k
WIU ~ 2408k
In any case, I'm optimistic after Nintentos E3 their sales will see a healthy boom worldwide, let alone the US.
Edit
To be clear, these numbers are NOT related to VGlols. They are posted on GAF FWIW
I'm with MightyNoX on this one. As well as cyclindk
"He had marching orders."
Anyone who has worked in a large company is fully aware that it's board(s) of directors/execs (numerous individuals) who ALWAYS decide up/make all these types of strategic moves in their respective industries.
IMO the XboxOne reveal felt like 5 pounds of s*&+ wrapped up in a 3 pound bag (Policy wise specifically). Phil, let alone ANYONE else, ...
Valid points JBSleek. I can't disagree with anything you said.
"So is that it? DRM is okay until a certain line is crossed? If so what is that certain line? "
That is exactly the case. The gaming consumer market clearly does have a line. Where that line precisely begins and ends will come to realization over the next decade IMO. There are a few talking points that I feel contributed to the XboxOne backlash. A: Always Online (Daily, to be ex...
Place as much or little stock in this data as you like. As posted on GAF related to NDP for MAY. Also some additional info
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Hardware Monthly Sales
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PS4 ~ 197k
3DS ~ 97k
XB1 ~ 77k
Wii U ~ 61k
360 ~ 57k
PSV ~ 56k
PS3 ~ 36k
Wii ~ 11k
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Hardware US LTD's as of May 31st, 2014
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"Demand is outweighing supply, hence the shortage, and the shortage will result in lost sales. It's simple economics. "
I agree Sony has likely lost sales due to supply constraints in the EU. Potentially elsewhere too. Absolutely.
However, I don't think it's fair to state "it's simple economics" with all due respect. Consider Apple's new IP releases. Apple is consistently 'guilty' of intentionally creating p...