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[LivewiresXe]

If you want to discuss it, move it to the SOPA thread in the Pool Room.

I think we've reached the point where both of us probably know all it's going to do is devolve into both of us posting long paragraphs trying sway the other into agree with something that they're never going to, so I question if there's really a purpose or point.

 

[ZIO]

There is no purpose, but there are going to be replies to it still form this point.


So if that's the case, rather than post it here, it should be posted where it belongs.

 

[Crimson King]

Yes, listen to ZIO.

 

[LivewiresXe]

Yes, listen to ZIO.

Don't worry Crimson, I think we've both made our points and I'm fine just leaving the subject, at least for now.

 

[theeboredone]

Both 720 and PS4 expected to be at next E3 according to this source.

http://games.ign.com/articles/121/1215948p1.html

 

[F8AL]

I can definitely see the PS3 going past it's "ten year life cycle" as Sony has invested a lot of money into the development of the console and games. They also need to make more money to turn a profit. (Since the PS3 launch.)

 

[LivewiresXe]

I can definitely see the PS3 going past it's "ten year life cycle" as Sony has invested a lot of money into the development of the console and games. They also need to make more money to turn a profit. (Since the PS3 launch.)

True, but they could just be announcing that they'll work on it soon. For all we know a PS4 might not come out for another 3 or even 4 years.

 

[theeboredone]

I hope that is true. I only see these next consoles being more based on motion controls/Kinect

I hope Sony sticks to its lifecycle. The Unreal Engine 3 is expensive to run right now, but in 5 years...

 

[Ryu Shimazu]

Honestly the hardware getting old, so I'd like to see a ps4 XD.

 

[LivewiresXe]

Yeah, I know what you mean, but it also kind of makes a bit of sense since there's been about a 6 year difference between Sony consoles. For example (and these are North American dates):


PS1: Released 9/9/1995 (9 months earlier in Japan)
PS2: Released 10/26/2000 (7 months earlier in Japan)
PS3: Released 11/11/2006


Notes:

-While a lot of mainstream/popular/good games for the PS1 were released during the 2000-2002 period, the last game for it actually was released in 2005.

- The PS2 was being still sold and supported as of 2009.


I'm kind of saying that it's about that time if you look at the schedule that Sony would think on producing or working on another console. With that being said though, they'll likely produce, make, and push out a lot of super-anticipated PS3 games for the first year or 2 until they've got a steady lineup of PS4 games after launch.

 

[theeboredone]

Well they initially said they wanted a 10 year life cycle. They are on year 6? So I'm hoping it's at least another 2 years before PS4.

 

[LivewiresXe]

That's true. And apparently they've cut down the production costs on the PS3 by about 70% by now. Personally, I think the 360's going to likely be the system that has its follow up come out first. It was out for...what, a year and a half before the PS3 came out, and a lot of its games are having to be on multiple discs and stuff like that.

 

[theeboredone]

I hope they don't introduce some sort of "Cloud Gaming." That's asking for consoles to have 500 GB+ of space AND unlimited high speed internet.

There's nothing better than the smell of a new game + case.

 

[LivewiresXe]

I hope they don't introduce some sort of "Cloud Gaming." That's asking for consoles to have 500 GB+ of space AND unlimited high speed internet.

There's nothing better than the smell of a new game + case.

Didn't they already try that with that would-be system called "The Phantom"?

 

[theeboredone]

Lol, I don't even remember this.

 

[LivewiresXe]

See here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_console#Phantom_console

 

[SSBMLahti]

Graces f in March. Get hype.

 

[F8AL]

I rented Portal 2 for my PS3, I love it how I can link up my Steam account up with my PSN!

Cross-platform play is also a huge plus! Sucks how the 360 version is the worst out of all of them. =/

 

[Ryu Shimazu]

Since I'm about to finish Skyward Sword, I need to play Portal/2 x.x. I have them, but never got around too it.

 

[LivewiresXe]

I rented Portal 2 for my PS3, I love it how I can link up my Steam account up with my PSN!

Cross-platform play is also a huge plus! Sucks how the 360 version is the worst out of all of them. =/

Waitwaitwait....people still rent games these days?

 

[theeboredone]

I do it all the time. Redbox is 2 bucks a night. Works great for short games like Portal 2.

 

[ZIO]

Red Box is awesome, and since developers find it okay to make short games, it works out very well.

Love that thing.

 

[SupaSairentoZ7℠]

Waitwaitwait....people still rent games these days?

Sure do. I think it is quite handy especially on a game I debate on buying.

 

[Ryu Shimazu]

Anyone here get all the Brotherhood trophies? Assassin's Creed, that is. The multiplayer sounds annoying...

 

[Lore]

Graces f in March. Get hype.

Really? That's amazing, haha. I've been waiting to play that for ages.

 

[SwampertTheGreat]

Anyone here get all the Brotherhood trophies? Assassin's Creed, that is. The multiplayer sounds annoying...

You wont be able to platinum it without boosting.

 

[SupaSairentoZ7℠]

That is why I try to avoid games like that. Or at least if half the trophies involve more online in terms or ranking and getting a certain number or matches, kills, etc I just won't bother to pop the game in. I'm trying to find offline games to Platinum. So far I'm almost done with the Sly Collection. 3 is all that is left. Then I'll work on God of War.

 

[Master Xanthan]

That is why I try to avoid games like that. Or at least if half the trophies involve more online in terms or ranking and getting a certain number or matches, kills, etc I just won't bother to pop the game in. I'm trying to find offline games to Platinum. So far I'm almost done with the Sly Collection. 3 is all that is left. Then I'll work on God of War.

But assassin's creed brotherhood is an awesome game.

 

[SupaSairentoZ7℠]

But assassin's creed brotherhood is an awesome game.

Don't get me wrong. I played Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and it is definitely a great game and there are others as well. I just don't like how if you're wanting to complete the trophies how they can be tedious or extremely time consuming. Resistance 2 is a good example with that gold trophy that requires 10,000 kills. That trophy alone is why I don't have the Platinum on that game but I easily gotten it for the third title. It is so time consuming and boring. I enjoy playing online. I just don't like dumb trophies like that.

 

[Crimson King]

Anyone here get all the Brotherhood trophies? Assassin's Creed, that is. The multiplayer sounds annoying...

If you, or anyone else, wants to boost for the platinum, I will be free to do so.

Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 was what broke me on trophies. Before those two, I was seriously working on platinuming every game I owned. Then, I saw those, and said "Welp, there goes any illusion of that."

The Blitz: The League 2 was the nail in the coffin. Now, I, generally, refuse to do multiplayer trophies, and call the game 100% once I do everything offline.

 

[F8AL]

Is the online MP for Killzone 3 any good? Just got the game.

 

[Ryu Shimazu]

I've actually had a change of heart. I'm all for 100%ing, but I'm done only buying games I can 100%. I plan to get UMVC3, I know that'll be 85%. I got super meat boy on pc...yeah. With online barely done, I'll get roughly 90% of ACB. We could boost, but tbh, I can't say if its worth it. the online is just plain confusing. I tried to boost and failed at boosting!

 

[SupaSairentoZ7℠]

That is why I will stick to offline games with trophies. I won't force myself with multiplayer trophies if they are tedious.

 

[Ryu Shimazu]

I'm all about %. I love to try and get at least 80%+. MvC3 being at 92% makes me happy, UMVC3 being 85% is fine, and ACB being a 91% is okay too.

What bothers me, however, is SSFIV19%.

 

[LivewiresXe]

Is the online MP for Killzone 3 any good? Just got the game.

It's okay. I mean, the only problems I had with it were the random lagginess at times, sometimes getting dropped out of games for no reason, and the typical "I'll watch the blood splatter from 3 full clips only for them to live and then shoot me twice" thing that always happens in FPS's.

 

[theeboredone]

So Sony reported at CES that they have sold 500k Vitas as of January 5th. Thoughts?

 

[Ryu Shimazu]

Pretty terrible. Nintendo pulled a fast one me thinks... List3DS at 200+ so sony will match it, drop 3ds way down.

Iunno, maybe I'm overthinking?

 

[ZIO]

So Sony reported at CES that they have sold 500k Vitas as of January 5th. Thoughts?

Probably sugar coating the truth.

They've SHIPPED 500,000 units to retailers, but according to media create, they never even hit 400k sold units. That was last week, though.

Who knows. They make have finally got over that hurdle.

 

[SupaSairentoZ7℠]

I also think it might be sugar coating it a bit. I believe somewhere around the 400Ks sounds about right.

 

[theeboredone]

Probably sugar coating the truth.

They've SHIPPED 500,000 units to retailers, but according to media create, they never even hit 400k sold units. That was last week, though.

Who knows. They make have finally got over that hurdle.

Well, I definitely made sure they didn't say "shipped." My guess is they are also taking into account US and Europe reservations as sales?