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Why Pre-Order?

Posted on October 19, 2013 at 08:55 PM.

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"Why Pre-Order"

With only a few weeks to go before the launch of the PS4, gamers are finalizing decisions on which games to purchase for their new system. Recent footage of sports games like NBA2K14, NBA Live 14, and Madden 14 have helped with that process, but some are still skeptical and for good reason.
One new feature that may help with this process is the LiveCast feature on the PS4. If you are not familiar with it, take a look at it in action at Gamescom here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaPoLJyDZmM

"Can You Wait, Suckas"

Very few details have been given for this feature since that demo, but if it works as shown, all you need is a friend broadcasting their game and you will be set. Those not willing to drop $60 on a title can now view the retail version and judge for themselves. I am sure there will be several people that will not wait and pick up titles others may be on the fence with, so why pre-order or take a chance on a game that may not pan out? Finding friends in the PS4 threads will be a good idea as there should be plenty of members broadcasting their exploits from day one: http://www.operationsports.com/forum...iscussion.html

Again, we need to see this in action to be sure it works as intended as there could be a number of restraints that go along with it. Like the amount of viewers a single feed may allow, how the network may react once numbers increase after release, and other potential issues. However, imagine what this could do for sports leagues. Spectator mode has always been wanted features for many, now the potential is here from the system itself without the game developers having to execute it themselves. Now the only question to ask, will it work?