Gaming Systems Redux - Current Gen. - by Mr.Duck
Mr.Duck on 22/11/2010 at 21:59
Deciding to fix a bit and expand on Koki's thread, here's my poll. I think I covered most bases (I won't be cocky as to say all, I might have missed one).
As the title also implies, only current gen systems (any model of 360, PS3 and Wii), I'll skip portables on this poll, tyvm (PSP, DS, iPhone ad iPad).
:)
Hope no one minds the pseudo repeat thread, sorry.
SubJeff on 22/11/2010 at 22:18
I don't mind at all. I understand the point of both but I'm personally far more interested in details, not least because this will aid MP challenges.
As someone else said (dethtoll?) - I'm not about the system but about the games. I have a PS3 because I'm interested in the artfag games it gets like Flow, Flower, that new one by the same people and even stuff like Heavy Rain and Ico/Shadow of the Colossus. And it gets most of the big names like Batman and Dead Space anyway - though I have those both on PC because the other thing I like is have the option of PC (those two) or big screen console (like GTAIV).
june gloom on 22/11/2010 at 22:30
Yeah, I like having the option, too. Batman AA on 360, Dead Space on PC, I couldn't be happier.
Aja on 23/11/2010 at 07:09
I have an Xbox mainly for the artnigger games
Koki on 23/11/2010 at 08:59
This is a public poll
IT'S A TRAP
Malf on 23/11/2010 at 09:09
That's better :)
All 3 here, although I haven't bought a Wii game in almost 2 years now. That shit got old fast.
Of the 2 others, I resent Microsoft's decision to charge for multi-player, and so if I buy a multi-platform title that has online functionality, it's usually on PS3.
It's interesting how some publishers and developers are making ways of obtaining content for their games other than Live; see Super Meat Boy, Mass Effect 2 and Assassin's Creed 2 / Brotherhood.
Of course, because Microsoft have had success in this area, I suspect that in the next generation all 3 console platform makers will attempt to charge for multi-player.
Whether publishers follow suit is a different matter.
I think that's when I may abandon console gaming completely. I suspect a lot of publishers will too, unless they get a larger slice of pie from the platform makers.
Does anyone know if publishers get any money back from Microsoft for multi-player games played over live?
Enchantermon on 23/11/2010 at 13:20
Quote Posted by Malf
Does anyone know if publishers get any money back from Microsoft for multi-player games played over live?
Just speculation, but I highly doubt it, unless Microsoft pays for licenses to host game servers for the specific game, which, again, I doubt. The money probably all goes directly to Microsoft to pay for the servers, maintenance and so forth.
Malf on 23/11/2010 at 16:00
What servers?
See, that's what pisses me off; the majority of multi-player services for the 360 are peer-to-peer, so it's a double hoodwink. They're making you pay for the privilege of hosting your own games.
Enchantermon on 23/11/2010 at 16:23
Quote Posted by Malf
What servers?
See, that's what pisses me off; the majority of multi-player services for the 360 are peer-to-peer, so it's a double hoodwink. They're making you pay for the privilege of hosting your own games.
Admittedly, I'm not aware of how XBox multiplayer works; there are no Microsoft servers involved in the process at all?
Renault on 23/11/2010 at 16:25
Gotta admit, I'm surprised by the number of "None" responses. While consoles aren't good for all types of games, they work great for some and are a damn good value considering their lifespan. And sometimes it IS nice to just sit on the couch in front of a 50+ inch screen and play some games.
Plus, there's always streaming movies, via Netflix (or whatever else) through my PS3. Couldn't live without that.
I sense a lot of stubborn, old school haters in the house. :p
