"In fact, the reception reminds this author a little of the tepid response to Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune shortly after the PlayStation 3’s release. It took gamers a while to realise that they had something special on their hands".
I disagree. The reason why gamers weren't interested in Uncharted was because of the poor reception for the PS3. NOT Uncharted. Gamers became very cautious over buying games on PS3 because the console had no multi plats to speak of and it was surrounded by bad PR. As for the "reception", Uncharted: Drake's Fortune got excellent reviews. It's just that Assassin's Creed had just come out and was bigger and more expansive as a game.
It isn't arrogant to say Sony has already won. PS4 has had the biggest launch ever for the gaming industry. Yes, we can't tell the future. But Sony have had a flawless record when they are the market leader. Almost impossible for Microsoft to peg Sony back.
PS1 and PS2 proved that when Sony are ahead. They stay ahead for the entire generation.
PS3 is another issue altogether because it was Sony's first real foray into online gaming etc.
PS4 has started out big and will continue to break records left and right.
PS fans and Sony need not to worry. We've just witnessed the most successful launch in the history of the industry. So many great games to look forward to.
Sony are buoyant by the positive feedback. They'll continue doing what they do best. Give gamers immersive, exclusive GOTY winners. Year in, year out.
PS4 is all you need for gaming. Nothing comes close to it.
PS4 is the easier to develop for console, more powerful and faster. Not to mention, it will have the larger market share throughout the generation.
Why would any right-minded indie developer take up Microsoft's policies and ignore the PS4?
Not going to happen.
Unless, they're being paid behind closed doors.
I always ponder why Skyrim dlc was delayed for so long. Go figure.
P.S. Microsoft can do whatever they like. Sony will continue doing their thing and giving gamers what they want. Better multi platform games, better exclusives, free games and so on. PS4 is the console of choice for gamers. You can't beat the unstoppable force that is PS4. #dealwithit.
No problem bud. GT has most certainly gone downhill since GT 5. GT 6 is a step in the right direction, since it does make improvements over GT 5, but it's lacking in certain areas.
Gamers don't want 1200 cars. Who in their right mind will drive ALL 1200 cars?!? No one. What gamers want is a driving game which is technically awesome in every regard. GT 1-4 had that high level of awesomeness.
GT on PS4 is where the future of this franchise will be decided. If it turns out to be awesome then gamers will be in love with it again. If it turns out to be disappointingly weak in comparison to past GT games then gamers will steadily leave the franchise.
Well, it all boils down to the "actual" driving. Forza has fewer cars, tracks and so on. But, it plays better. The "damage" cars take in Forza is far more realistic and believable than GT 5 & 6. In GT 6, you hit a barrier at 200mph your car won't have a scratch on it and you can simply turn your car around and continue to drive. Awful.
Check out IGN's video review. They nailed down the positives and negatives of GT 6 really well. 8/10 sounds like a good score to give it. : )
Reviews aren't looking too good for GT 6. Metacritic has it at 75. Let's wait and see what the rest of the critics think of it.
Hold onto your hats folks. If the game gets mediocre reviews then the Xbox crowd will use it as an opportunity to say, "Forza is better than Gran Turismo".
I always chuckle at console wars. Entertainment to me. : P
It already has around 700k-900k worldwide (U.S.A and Europe only) sales lead over Microsoft's Xbox One. I can't see PS4 being caught up. It's a runaway steam train.
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Re: Japanese Sales Charts: PS Vita TV's Audience Shrinks Again
@Epic
Lol.
Back to the article. I think Sony should've released Vita TV worldwide.
Re: Video: Will PS4 Launch Title Knack Grow on Gamers Like Uncharted?
"In fact, the reception reminds this author a little of the tepid response to Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune shortly after the PlayStation 3’s release. It took gamers a while to realise that they had something special on their hands".
I disagree. The reason why gamers weren't interested in Uncharted was because of the poor reception for the PS3. NOT Uncharted. Gamers became very cautious over buying games on PS3 because the console had no multi plats to speak of and it was surrounded by bad PR. As for the "reception", Uncharted: Drake's Fortune got excellent reviews. It's just that Assassin's Creed had just come out and was bigger and more expansive as a game.
Re: Review: Putty Squad (PlayStation 4)
Wow. Putty Squad as a launch title for the PS4. Lol.
Re: Feature: For the Buyers - Push Square's PlayStation Christmas Shopping Guide
Am playing Guacamelee right now. Great game.
Can you please categorise it as (PS3/PS Vita). It will help any casual gamer realise that they can get it on PS Vita too.
Re: Round Up: Gran Turismo 6 Reviews Drive to the Starting Line
@Scollurio
I agree. Less cars in GT and more premium ones.
I really like Drive Club. It looks awesome. Free on PS PLUS too. What a bargain. Lol.
Re: Pachter: November PS4 Sales Are 66 Per Cent Greater Than Xbox One
@rastamadeus
No problem.
It isn't arrogant to say Sony has already won. PS4 has had the biggest launch ever for the gaming industry. Yes, we can't tell the future. But Sony have had a flawless record when they are the market leader. Almost impossible for Microsoft to peg Sony back.
PS1 and PS2 proved that when Sony are ahead. They stay ahead for the entire generation.
PS3 is another issue altogether because it was Sony's first real foray into online gaming etc.
PS4 has started out big and will continue to break records left and right.
Re: Guide: How to Earn Millions of Gran Turismo 6 Credits in Minutes
@get2sammyb
Well, everything has to come to an end.
Let's hope that games are more polished on PS4 and beyond. Glitches like this were far too apparent last gen.
Re: PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Has Already Exceeded Trailer's Visual Quality
Expect first gameplay footage to surface at E3 2013 along with Uncharted 4 and The Last Guardian.
E3 is going to be awesome.
Re: Video: Watch As We Recap November's Best PlayStation Games
Tearaway! Best game of the month.
Re: Rumour: Sony Working on Touch Powered PS Move for PS4?
I thought the DualShock has built in Move?
Re: How Microsoft's Hostile Indie Policies Could Impact PS4
@Shellybird27
If you say so.
3 million Wii U's sold in over 12 months. Woeful.
Mario can't save Wii U. Knack (YES KNACK) is outselling Super Mario 3D World. LOL.
Re: Indie Survival Horror Kodoku Sneaks onto PS4 and Vita in 2015
Magnifique!
Exclusive to PS4 and PS Vita.
Have that Microsoft.
Re: Pachter: November PS4 Sales Are 66 Per Cent Greater Than Xbox One
Game, set and match to PS4.
Sony have re-taken the States and UK in just 2 weeks.
Poor Microsoft. All that hard work over 7 years undone in 14 days.
I still remember when Official Xbox UK Magazine tweeted "Greatness Awaits?" when PS4 launch titles got mediocre reviews.
Not so cheeky now are they? LOL.
Re: How Microsoft's Hostile Indie Policies Could Impact PS4
@XCWarrior
PS fans and Sony need not to worry. We've just witnessed the most successful launch in the history of the industry. So many great games to look forward to.
Sony are buoyant by the positive feedback. They'll continue doing what they do best. Give gamers immersive, exclusive GOTY winners. Year in, year out.
PS4 is all you need for gaming. Nothing comes close to it.
Re: How Microsoft's Hostile Indie Policies Could Impact PS4
I don't think this will be an issue.
PS4 is the easier to develop for console, more powerful and faster. Not to mention, it will have the larger market share throughout the generation.
Why would any right-minded indie developer take up Microsoft's policies and ignore the PS4?
Not going to happen.
Unless, they're being paid behind closed doors.
I always ponder why Skyrim dlc was delayed for so long. Go figure.
P.S. Microsoft can do whatever they like. Sony will continue doing their thing and giving gamers what they want. Better multi platform games, better exclusives, free games and so on. PS4 is the console of choice for gamers. You can't beat the unstoppable force that is PS4. #dealwithit.
Re: Game of the Month: November 2013 - Resogun
Tearaway for me. Resogun is best played in short bursts.
Tearaway is a full on adventure game.
P.S. LOL@ Flower 10/10 review score. Er, ok.
Re: Prey On Sixty Seconds of PS4 Stunner The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Looks good.
Not my cup of tea, but I can see why people are excited about it.
Re: PS4 Gives Lara Croft's Hair a Lift in Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Oh no.
The multiplayer is still in it.
I'm NOT grinding to level 60. I'm a pro trophy hunter. Besides, the multiplayer is awful without the discussion revolving around trophies.
I'd rather gladly suffer constipation all day than touch the multiplayer. LOL.
Re: Tom Clancy's The Division Hints at What Your PS4 Can Do
I really liked the demo of The Division shown at E3. It showcased great tactical and co-operative gameplay.
I still think Uncharted 4 will set the bar for all shooters to adhere too.
Let's see if any game comes close to Uncharted 4.
Re: Sucker Punch Clears the Smoke on inFAMOUS: Second Son's Morality System
Good guy for me.
I'll embrace the dark side just to get the trophies.
MWUAHAHAHAHAAHA!
Ahem... sorry.
Re: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Moors on PS4 in January
Please don't include the multiplayer on PS4. Otherwise, I'll pass on it.
Re: Your Destiny Will Be Fulfilled on 9th September
Nice.
I can see FPS gamers buying this game in spades. It's going to be awesome.
I fell out of love with the FPS genre after all the yearly doses of COD etc.
I'm still sticking with Uncharted for PS4 as my only launch day purchase of 2014. Provided it comes out then of course. Lol.
Until then, PS PLUS on PS4 will keep me entertained. Can't wait for Out Last. : D
Re: Round Up: Gran Turismo 6 Reviews Drive to the Starting Line
@Scollurio
No problem bud. GT has most certainly gone downhill since GT 5. GT 6 is a step in the right direction, since it does make improvements over GT 5, but it's lacking in certain areas.
Gamers don't want 1200 cars. Who in their right mind will drive ALL 1200 cars?!? No one. What gamers want is a driving game which is technically awesome in every regard. GT 1-4 had that high level of awesomeness.
GT on PS4 is where the future of this franchise will be decided. If it turns out to be awesome then gamers will be in love with it again. If it turns out to be disappointingly weak in comparison to past GT games then gamers will steadily leave the franchise.
Let's see what happens.
Re: Round Up: Gran Turismo 6 Reviews Drive to the Starting Line
@Shellybird27
Well, it all boils down to the "actual" driving. Forza has fewer cars, tracks and so on. But, it plays better. The "damage" cars take in Forza is far more realistic and believable than GT 5 & 6. In GT 6, you hit a barrier at 200mph your car won't have a scratch on it and you can simply turn your car around and continue to drive. Awful.
Check out IGN's video review. They nailed down the positives and negatives of GT 6 really well. 8/10 sounds like a good score to give it. : )
Re: Round Up: Gran Turismo 6 Reviews Drive to the Starting Line
Reviews aren't looking too good for GT 6. Metacritic has it at 75. Let's wait and see what the rest of the critics think of it.
Hold onto your hats folks. If the game gets mediocre reviews then the Xbox crowd will use it as an opportunity to say, "Forza is better than Gran Turismo".
I always chuckle at console wars. Entertainment to me. : P
Re: PS4 Stock Sells Like Lightning at Amazon in North America
@moomoo
The launch of the PS4 has shown us how popular it is.
Sony are fully prepared for what lies ahead.
Let's see what happens.
Re: First Impressions: Shining a Spotlight on Free PS4 Shooter Blacklight: Retribution
Why does this and Warframe not have trophies?
Is it because they're Betas?
Re: PS4 Stock Sells Like Lightning at Amazon in North America
Awesome.
Again.
PS4's price tag AND superior hardware over the competition is too irresistible.
I'm saying it now.
PS4 will become the first console to sell over 200 million worldwide.
Re: Review: Warframe (PlayStation 4)
Er, I think that applies to me and not to you. Bruce Wayne! : D
Let's not stand on ceremony here. Mr. Wayne.
Re: Talking Point: Why the PS4 Is Well Set for Success
Sony have listened to the gamers and delivered.
They are now reaping the rewards.
Simple.
You listen and act.
Can't say the same for Microsoft.
Re: Phase 3 PS4 Stock Seeping into UK GAME Stores Now
Sony are killing it.
I said to everyone that the price tag "alone" would make the PS4 a big seller and I was right.
The games will come over time.
Right now, it's all about getting the PS4 out into the public domain with people giving positive feedback and spreading the word.
Word of mouth has proven to be the best method of selling a console. This seems to be the case with PS4. EVERYONE wants to buy it. : D
Re: EA CEO Thinks the PS4 Will Face Some 'Fairly Stiff Competition'
PS4 is going to run away with next gen.
No contest.
It already has around 700k-900k worldwide (U.S.A and Europe only) sales lead over Microsoft's Xbox One. I can't see PS4 being caught up. It's a runaway steam train.
Choo-choo! : P
Re: Review: Angry Birds: Star Wars (PlayStation 3)
Loving the reviews of this site.
Not afraid to pan games.
This is why I joined. Honesty breeds integrity. : )
Re: PlayStation 4 Stock on Its Way to Argos in the UK Soon
Sweet. Anyone who hasn't got one can get one in time for Christmas.
Hallelujah! Not for Jesus. For PS4. Dummies. : P
Re: Review: Warframe (PlayStation 4)
This game has no trophies. Not only that, it's not a good game too boot.
I'll pass on it.
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