"If true, the decision to block pre-owned games could have big repercussions for GAME and other businesses built around the sale of second-hand games software." (From the article)
If (and I mean big IF) Sony/Microsoft blocks used games, one suggestion would be to sell vintage games used like some other businesses do, and still maintain profit. From a customer standpoint just wait till games go bargin-bin then pick em up, that way if you don't like the game the ...
I'd argue Goldeneye at 1 and OoT at 2; however that's one argument that will never come to terms.
“I’d bar anyone from playing with me if they said I had to pick a team.” (From the article)
If they ask because they only own one (if someone only owned one of the 2) that's one thing; however if they ask just to start some type of stupid fanboy war I can see him banning someone.
At least post 5 per week, that would make a lot more sense than just one; someone's desperate for hits.
Whoever approved this needs to read the article first, unless it's multiple accts. needing their site broadcasted; which then they all need to be banned or stripped of their approval status.
Fallout New Glitches 2
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I liked both 3 and NV equally (despite people arguing one better than the other), and I hope this time they can add some type of continuation after the main story instead of "ok that's it, reload a previous save." I understand why Bethesda did it (although I like how it was handled in 3 better with the Broken Steel) however there's those moments where we would like to clean up missed side quests without that naggin...
A lot of people have this big thought that digital is "faster loading" than regular disc, which isn't always the case.
The only time I'd go digital if it's a game I know I'd keep and not have any intentions to sell (I'm talking disc-based games like Tekken Tag 2).
The Bouncer was one game I enjoyed, despite what a lot of people say about it (or Square).
The way I see it, your either a gamer or not, no in between. I've met people who play video games and not a gamer, and I've met people who don't own consoles yet they are gamers (various reasons like bills, can't afford, etc.). This whole guy/girl gamer bs needs to stop; regardless of gender, nationality, or background we are all gamers - it's one thing to say "I know this girl who plays video games" as opposed to "I'm a gamer girl."
I agree 100%, so many people "think" they know how to run a business, and they "know" how Sony "should" run their practices, yet these are also the same people who never took any sort of business class; just read online, watch a couple of videos, and boom they know what to do.
To the author; the Superbowl isn't the only sporting event here in the US, and there's also much cheaper alternatives to promote products without spending high $ ...
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
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The biggest problem I've seen is too many people ask for something, then when it comes out they have to find something wrong with it, then make countless blogs and stories about how the Vita is "failing" to live up to the potential. I currently own a Vita, and my only real complaint is it cramps my hands; game wise there's some I like, and some I wouldn't even touch. I'm not gonna doo...
There's WAY more deserving games to get cartoon tv series, and Farmville (WoW for rednecks) gets it's own show? What's next, CoD to be a GI Joe knock off?
I never played Sunshine or Galaxy, if it was 3D Mario games I'd give it to 64; if its 2D Mario I'd vote 3.
A year ago I'd vote for a Borderlands MMO, or even to continue with Borderlands 2 DLC; after recent events of playing it, I'd say let the series die out.
"I think the "tricks" come from marketing and secret things they do. Notice how developers will "hype" up everything, before jumping to something new."
I feel like that with Borderlands 2 at the moment (I'm probably going to get flak for this) especially with the recent attitudes about what's coming in the future, and how quick they are to MMO an FPS yet be slow to release DLC that fans want instead of making a quick $ out of a 90 min exp...
They could have at least kept the article to 1-2 pages, not have one on each slide.
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Very few times I preorder, regardless of what the sales guys say at the store I can still refuse, and wait till someone else either has a copy to test out or I'll wait till there's some sale that screams "this is as low as it gets." Last game I preordered ended up burning me bad, and ever since unless it's something I really look forward to, they can ...
The reason I chose VC/SA is the story was improved with some sort of drive to keep playing; also the mini games were fun. I did play 1 and London 1969 (didn't play much of 2) and yes there was missions however I didn't really know much of the story outside making a character. GTA 3 did have at the beginning what was going on, and I did complete 3; when I completed VC there was more conclusion to what was going on, same with SA.
I did like 3 when it first came out, a...
I'd add Tekken 3, Resident Evil 2, Silent Hill 2, and GTA VC/SA
I don't normally talk about politics or pick sides when the D and R words are thrown around, however one thing I will say is this:
"Kotaku, you still suck as a blog site."
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What gets me, the same people who put blame on video games, I guarantee when they were younger (since the age of everyone taking the poll is 45+) argued violence wasn't caused by movies, tv, comics, books, etc. but it's ok to vote games as more impo...
If companies want to complain about used game sales, here's a few things to do to help curb it - won't end it 100% but slow it down:
Stop assuming you know what your fans want
Day 1 DLC is NOT the answer; especially with GotY editions only a year off from initial release
Stop releasing limited copies of certain games to boost hype/demand; Amazon/Ebay prices show how ignorant certain companies can get
Discount digital ...
A lot of stores will have no choice but to do sales to clear inventory; however some companies I can see them being stubborn enough to sell 3+ year old games at full price when no one is buying them. Online I can see a lot of sites bundling games together so instead of buying separately your still paying $60+ but for more games.