With supply increases, the expected inevitably happens.
Switch Lite is the just as capable as the non-Lite version. See previous reply above.
In the end, it’s fine. I’m very glad that supply constraints are finally getting resolved so that true demand can be met.
There’s a difference in that argument since the PS4 and Switch launch base models were the original flagship hardware. MS saw an opportunity to chase their new business philosophy (subs) by launching a cut down version of the flagship model and trying to convince the faithful that it will be capable and viable for the entire generation. The jury is still out there.
It’s probably smart from at least a short term perspective. MS is a business and their goal is to make money...
It’s been tiresome to hear the same skewed metrics during an unprecedented supply shortage. In many ways, until the supply field is leveled, the metrics are only useful to understand that people are still buying up all the supply that’s out there. As those supply constraints are finally starting to abate, the real competition is about to begin. This will be telling about how well the game strategies/philosophies of each brand are meshing with the population.
I’m still not understanding how we can get any meaningful apples to apples comparisons with Microsoft counting the the Series S in the mix. The Series S has been available far more readily in retail, has been far less impacted by chip shortages, and is half the machine that the X or PS5 are. It’s a clever spin for sure.
And yet, paper manuals still exist, you just have to pay for them with premium offerings. Despite what most companies claim, cutting paper manuals (renewable resource) from plastic cases (non-renewable) was done only to cut costs. Game companies pocketed the change while force-feeding condescending in-game tutorials that we now have to slog through.
Cheers to the brilliant game manuals of the past that helped brighten my childhood days and drive the anticipation of playing...
But yet, the interpretations varied and there was no objective proof that the previous redesign was actually worse for thermal headroom or long term reliability.
Something about the last two generations has me thinking that this reluctance and half-baked approach to Home Screen organization is very deliberate. Starting with PS4, paid content, advertising, and product placement took center stage with UIs, and getting the ability to organize your entertainment has become frustratingly difficult. This has to be on purpose. You can’t tell me that the ability to create folders, for two generations in a row, is a surprising demand. And just as now, when you...
More like, they're about $2 a piece if you're doing the 3 month plan. Either way, still a laughable offering.
Just pick this up when it goes on sale in 3-6 months. It’ll be $30 and no longer be a $70 “overpriced” cash grab.
The movie industry re-releases movies in different formats or editions every few years for full price. It’s their right to do so and it’s the consumer’s decision to buy it or not.
No one is forcing you to buy anything. It you’re interested and the product has value to you, buy it. If it doesn’t, don’t buy it or wait until it reaches a price t...
At the end of the day, it’s only a cash grab if people buy it. Agree or not, the movie industry re-releases movies on newer formats at full price (or more), and rarely do they include going back to the source material and remastering the assets and content. For an important franchise like TLOU, I can see the thought process to doing this…. Refreshing the content for newer audiences to stay relevant and coincide with the TV show and upcoming sequels/spin-offs.
If the price ...
The stink of Crackdown 3, Sea of Thieves, and Halo Infinite lingers heavily. Like burned popcorn, it takes a while to air that out of the room.
It’s not just delays but also underwhelming results that lead to this reputation. MS is quite high up the list for hitting both factors on a regular basis.
I believe that reputation and track record is the main problem here. There is an overarching perception that MS is largely incompetent with managing its game studios based on a long history of false promises and game cancellations/failures. There should be the expectation that an experienced publisher has the understanding of how to lead/guide/manage its portfolio of products in a way that maintains some level of balance and success. MS's reputation leads many to insinuate that it is t...
The MS spin machine are masters of the hype game. Promise the world, be vague, and lure the faithful to the eventual disappointment. Rinse and repeat.
Yes, that’s how things work. Sony will always bear some responsibility from the various levels of business that it operates. GT7 is far from a disaster and will be iterated upon for years to come.
It's the only viable strategy from a financial standpoint. Harvesting old games on the PC platform will generate enough revenue to make up for the high cost of making modern games and will ensure that continued investment will happen for future titles.
Once a game is 2 or 3 years old, there is very little financial gain from that title... breathing new life into it by generating a few extra $millions in revenue from PC sales is a no-brainer from a commonsense standpoint...
So much drama. If you don't mind waiting 2 or 3 years (or more) for a PS5 game to release on PC, and don't care for the convenience of the Playstation game environment (ease of use on a big screen TV, the controller, the network/community), then you can certainly get by just owning a high-end PC for all your gaming needs.
Agreed. REmake is great, but it's inherently just a videogame from 2002. Capcom might as well bring back the original game in a more modern fashion (3rd person or even 1st person like the original 1996 began development as). Would be an opportunity to refine the story elements that never made it to the original game.
Secondly, if Capcom is looking for more ways to milk the franchise and stoke the fanbase, they should reimagine a proper prequel that follows Bravo Team...
Let’s not overdramatize everything. Is the game good now? Then enjoy. To act like the disappointment for this game was akin to awaiting a cure for cancer or investing your life savings into a house is quite sad. At the end of the day, it’s a very complex piece of software that can provide weeks of enjoyment if you so choose. Or you can choose to perpetuate this silly charade of hate. Move on.