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Tenchu.. fun game.
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Not sure if this will make you feel better, but I don't think of you as the Wii guy on here. I think of you as the Wii/Petrino guy.
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06-04-2008, 09:50 PM | #203 |
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haha it actually does make me feel better
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Yeah, but what resolution are they going to run? /getting throwing or gunshot distance away...
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06-05-2008, 12:06 AM | #206 |
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http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/8...er_060408.html
Not sure if that has been linked yet but a pretty good trailer for Saint's Row 2 taking a few shots at GTA4. Looks pretty good. Doesn't mention resolution in the trailer though, so the jury is still out. |
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Very nice. That pretty much has locked up my money already. I liked the first one and this one looks even better. Some of that stuff looks pretty cool.
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06-05-2008, 01:05 AM | #208 | |
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Wow, this is such horseshit. Hardware specs are the most important aspect of any system, everyone knows that. Fuck, I don't even buy games anymore, I just stick my dick in the disc tray and get jiggy with the system bus. Uhhhh, ya that's how you like it you dirty little cell processor! I'm gonna stick my hand right up your expansion port! Uhhh!
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06-05-2008, 06:22 AM | #209 | |
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That only looks like a shit ton of fun! |
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06-05-2008, 06:55 AM | #210 | |
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I didn't spin anything favorably. Most reviewers stated that exact same thing. Also, you didn't post all my thoughts on the situation. I also clearly stated that I didn't think it was acceptable that GTA4 was downgraded in resolution on both versions, yet it still had framerate performance issues. I also stated that it definitely was not the '10' game that some people were giving it. MS and Sony promised HD gaming when they produced these consoles. I don't think it's asking too much for them to deliver on their promises and they should hold the developers to the same standard. However, we all know that the almighty dollar trumps all and that's not going to happen. |
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06-05-2008, 07:11 AM | #211 |
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One of my favorites. Looking forward to seeing what kind of control scheme a Wii version has. |
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Interesting article about the PS3 harddrives potentially becoming full from games' mandatory installs. Sounds like another reason to go for the 80 GB version:
http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/3188.html Also, Sony is going to start charging for some optional access (certain downloads including Betas and interviews) on their online network: http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=1...tation+Network
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If anything, it's a good reason to upgrade your hard drive eventually. You can get 250GB hard drives for as little as $80-90 if you shop around. It's an even better idea if you're a PS3 user who plans on watching movies/TV shows off the download services expected later this year. Quote:
It's essentially the same thing as the MGS Online beta if you preorder or the Halo 3 beta if you buy Crackdown. Only difference is that they're doing that kind of thing online rather than in retail. It's a relatively lousy idea with very little bang for the buck. Also, some of the content will be release for free one week later. It's likely going to fall flat on its face and not be around for long. As long as online play and matchmaking continues to be free on PS3, I could care less about the other stuff. If they start charging for online play at any point, I'll be the first one in line to complain. |
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Fatal Frame IV is looking pretty good from these new screenshots released today. This and Wario Land Shake (yay for console 2D platformers) are coming out next month in Japan so hopefully they'll be out in the US soon after that.
screenshots I don't like Nintendo's new policy of not even announcing games until they are two or three months from release, I can't wait for E3 to officially see what else they've got coming. |
06-06-2008, 06:52 AM | #217 |
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Ars Technica has posted an updated review of the PS3 console. On release, they gave it a 6/10. New review score is now 9/10. Reviewer discusses the improvement from release 19 months ago compared to how much better the PS3 offerings are now.
http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardw...-3-blu-ray.ars Last edited by Mizzou B-ball fan : 06-06-2008 at 06:53 AM. |
06-06-2008, 09:35 AM | #218 |
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Really good opinion piece about third party development on the Wii...........
http://malstrom.50webs.com/birdman.html |
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Capcom announces new 3rd party Wii exclusive, reassures gamers that it will be as well-received as Zak & Wiki.
On Tuesday morning Capcom announced Spyborgs, a Wii exclusive action adventure coming in 2009. Developed by the newly formed Bionic Games, Spyborgs will emphasize the teamwork of five bionic superspies in saving the world, all while maintaining a Saturday morning cartoon theme that "refuses to take itself too seriously." Screenshots, etc. Last edited by MJ4H : 06-06-2008 at 09:59 AM. |
06-06-2008, 07:49 PM | #220 |
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Trailer for Afrika is out. Release date in Japan is August 28th. Should be a big seller in Japan due to its 'Pokemon Snap' play mechanics. They seem to like nutty gameplay like that.
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Game industry analysts at a recent conference now believe that the 360 is in for a struggle in the coming year. Only 9 months ago we were saying how well the 360 was doing and how poorly the PS3 was performing. Now, the PS3 has beat the 360 in worldwide sales for 5 straight months............
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At the rate it's going when will the PS3 pass the 360 in sales?
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Not surprisingly, it appears that the worst kept secret about the 360 will soon be officially announced. Microsoft on Monday is expected to announce a 360 with integrated Blu-ray drive, finally making it obvious that the talk of Blu-ray being a dead media was nothing more than Microsoft PR talk. This is big news for both consoles as the likely increase in production of Blu-ray drives should allow for much cheaper prices on the consoles sooner rather than later.
http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/08...ive-on-monday/ Last edited by Mizzou B-ball fan : 06-08-2008 at 02:55 PM. |
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I guess they were supposed to endorse blu-ray and say screw it to their interest in HD-DVD? I know Sony NEVER has bs PR talk? |
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I never said that. It's just funny how MS has pr bullshit and Sony is teh shit. FYI I have a psp and 3 Sony TV's and 2 ps2's. I could care less as I think Sony has great products, but I'm exhausted at MMBF's attempt to spew crap like MS would promote BR when it supported HD-DVD. |
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http://gizmodo.com/5014393/robbie-ba...-other-devices and the source of the Gizmodo article: [url]http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/06/08/BUPF11383J.DTL[/irl] Granted, they took a comment out of context a little bit - the question was about 'next-generation,' and Bach dismissed that as being 'so far out there's nothing to talk about.' And I think Gizmodo probably took that as "so far out [there] that..." as well as being about the 360. But...if he's not willing to talk about Blu-ray in the next generation, that suggests there isn't anything imminent, either. We'll see tomorrow. |
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Microsoft is going to try to upstage Apple by announcing the Xbox 360 BR deal about an hour before Jobs takes the stage at WWDC 08 to introduce the new iPhone. Interesting.
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I'd agree. I don't think it's going to happen tomorrow due to the dismissal. They surely wouldn't do that the day before they announce that there is a BR 360, but we've seen both MS and Sony be in firm denial mode previously in this generation only to reverse themselves a week later on various announcements. The only part that surprised me was that they said in the original comment that it would be cheaper than the Elite, which doesn't seem to add up at all. If nothing else, MS now has themselves a bunch of interest viewers of the announcement tomorrow. Definitely much more than they would have had otherwise. Last edited by Mizzou B-ball fan : 06-09-2008 at 06:28 AM. |
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They're closing at around 200K a month right now worldwide. Sales are basically even in North America. Sony is outselling the 360 in PAL territories and is only about 700K behind in PAL territories. Sony is ahead in Japan, but really hasn't seen nearly the sales they need over there. Obviously, they're hoping for a big MGS4 boost in Japan this month. |
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Is the Walmart deal with the $100 Gift Card the best deal right now for the PS3?
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Actually, you can get an even better deal if you sign up for the Sony Style credit card. You get $100 off a Blu-ray purchase with that credit card. Couple that with the $100 Wal-Mart gift card and you're basically getting a 80 GB PS3 with MGS4 for $299. You can do the same thing with the 40 GB machine and get it for $199. You can cancel the card right after you pay it off. It's a bit of work, but really good savings. |
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Which is still a loss for them, given all the "will beat by 300K+ per month" predictions we had at the turn of the year that would have them catching the 360 in overall sales soon...
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Yep, Japan has been the main problem for Sony. They're struggling over there without any games that appeal to that culture. As mentioned, it'll be interesting to see how MGS4 boosts console sales. I think the announcement of Afrika being released over there is another indication that they're trying to find ways to pull Asian consumers off their portable devices. It's taylor-made for Japanese culture, but who knows if it will be successful. |
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Does that $100 discount on a Blu-ray purchase include the PS3? That seems hard to believe. |
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Noticed a great deal over at Amazon.com for 360 owners. The 120 GB HDD is being sold for $134.99, which is a $40 discount. Good deal for those who have older systems and want to boost the HDD.
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Yes, it includes PS3's in the offer. They've been offering it for about a year now. In fact, the advertisement online actually has a picture of the PS3 in the ad. http://sonycard.sony.com/sonygateway...ID=&PROMO=DF01 |
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It might be time to start negotiations with the accountant.
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The May sales thread is coming on Thursday, this Gamepro article tells us some of what to expect:
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So it looks like both HD consoles will be around 200k or less and that most people interested in GTA4 had already purchased their console. I don't expect much of a bump for MGS4 in June either, and what little there might be could have more to do with the return of backwards compatibility than the highly anticipated game. On a non-sales note, is GTA4 as good as the reviewers would have me believe? The game has been getting a lot of criticism on other forums I frequent but then again everything gets ripped to shreds on the Internet... |
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Maybe it did boost sales. Maybe if GTA IV had not have come out then sales for both untis would have taken a huge nose dive. Maybe not one single PS3 or 360 would have sold last month if it wasn't for GTA IV. They can't prove otherwise now can they? Nope. I win. GTA IV is teh bom.
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Does anyone know if GTAIII provided any sales boost for the PS2?
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People like to poo-poo the sales numbers, but they are actually extremely good when compared to similar timeframes of the last generation. Console sales are explosive right now. The industry is shockingly doing well given the general economic downturn. Personally, I wasn't all that happy with GTA4. It was a fun game, but got VERY repetitive as you moved along. I've stated before that the game wasn't worthy of the perfect scores it was receiving. After playing it for quite a bit of time, I've seen little to change my mind, which is honestly disappointing. Edit: I'm also interested to see if MGS4 provides a boost or not. GTA4 was multiplatform. It'll be interesting to see if a big exclusive title falls on its face or provides a substantial boost. Last edited by Mizzou B-ball fan : 06-09-2008 at 12:50 PM. |
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I don't have access to it here, but you could look it up on the VGChartz archives. Their old numbers are changed to reflect NPD numbers. If you can figure out when it was released, you could look it up pretty easily. |
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That is an odd report talking about the "next generation" Xbox. Why not just ask if the Xbox360 will support Blu-Ray? |
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I don't think GTA IV is perfect, but it has been quite fun to play and definitely one of the better "next gen" games imho.
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