I never got into the preordering thing either. I don't see why you'd pay up front for a game that you don't know reviews for, possibly haven't seen gameplay for, or a console you don't yet know a whole lot about. It's not like you even save money. The preorder is $400 for a PS4, or you could just go get one when it releases for $400. But I'll wait a while until more games come out along with reviews and the like
you must have never bought a console at launch if you think you can just walk into the store on launch day and pick one up. as far as preordering games go, i don't do that myself either i just go get them when i want to since there are never shortages of games. it has nothing to do with reviews of games though.
you must have never bought a console at launch if you think you can just walk into the store on launch day and pick one up. as far as preordering games go, i don't do that myself either i just go get them when i want to since there are never shortages of games. it has nothing to do with reviews of games though.
I know the whole switch to mobile gaming is something I hear a lot from people inside the industry. I somewhat expect that we're nearing peak in the lifespan of consoles. That doesn't mean that gaming won't go on, just that it wont always be with a box tied to your TV.
you must have never bought a console at launch if you think you can just walk into the store on launch day and pick one up. as far as preordering games go, i don't do that myself either i just go get them when i want to since there are never shortages of games. it has nothing to do with reviews of games though.
I know the whole switch to mobile gaming is something I hear a lot from people inside the industry. I somewhat expect that we're nearing peak in the lifespan of consoles. That doesn't mean that gaming won't go on, just that it wont always be with a box tied to your TV.
There's a reason why less people in my social circle (upper class) are playing console games. They just aren't appealing and are child-like. I'm not joking. Most adults associate console gaming with childhood.
Of course you will have 10 year olds playing console games, that's not what I'm arguing against.
I have no intention to play child-like fantasy games.
I'm betting that it wont sell nearly as much as the previous Playstations.
And rightfully so. Console gaming is pretty much dead and I don't see how console manufacturers can revive console gaming back.
What mobile game offers the same gameplay, graphics, and experience of the last of us?
Im sorry but I don't see mobile as the future. Everyone plays stupid candy crush now but that's totally not replacing my console games.
I think what the projections are showing is that the segment of the market that gets the newest, best phone every 2 years is very large. And with that, the quality of games available on that platform that pretty much everyone already has, is increasing rapidly. 10 years ago, I had a phone that couldn't handle a game from the NES era (1986...). Today, my phone can do a lot more.
The big problem is developers are trying to use conventional controls (buttons) with a different technology (touch screen). That has yet to translate very well. They really need to rethink how we control games and design games around that. Point and click adventures would be a good place to start.
What could change it though is universal bluetooth controller compatibility and good controller support. Silly products like the Ouya/Shield are paving some of that ground, but I think it will take an Apple/Sony/MS to really get that done right. Dropping your phone next to your TV, having it wirelessly link 4K to the display and sound system, and linking automatically to your BT controllers = instant console replacement, as long as the video/sound quality are up to par.
I think something like that is likely. Even if its a dock that charges your phone and provides full size HDMI out, etc. We're just starting to see devs take mobile games seriously along with stuff like controllers, etc. Give it a year or two to work itself out and we might have something interesting.
Everyone knows consoles are a mature market in the US/Europe/Japan (which historically is the main target).developers which platforms they had last developed for, which platforms they were developing for now, and on which platforms they planned their next game
What mobile game offers the same gameplay, graphics, and experience of the last of us?
Im sorry but I don't see mobile as the future. Everyone plays stupid candy crush now but that's totally not replacing my console games.
Indeed but they will still be years behind of a Console or PC.
There is just no way around the "more watts = more power" problem.
I think what the projections are showing is that the segment of the market that gets the newest, best phone every 2 years is very large. And with that, the quality of games available on that platform that pretty much everyone already has, is increasing rapidly. 10 years ago, I had a phone that couldn't handle a game from the NES era (1986...). Today, my phone can do a lot more.
The big problem is developers are trying to use conventional controls (buttons) with a different technology (touch screen). That has yet to translate very well. They really need to rethink how we control games and design games around that. Point and click adventures would be a good place to start.
I think what the projections are showing is that the segment of the market that gets the newest, best phone every 2 years is very large. And with that, the quality of games available on that platform that pretty much everyone already has, is increasing rapidly. 10 years ago, I had a phone that couldn't handle a game from the NES era (1986...). Today, my phone can do a lot more.
The big problem is developers are trying to use conventional controls (buttons) with a different technology (touch screen). That has yet to translate very well. They really need to rethink how we control games and design games around that. Point and click adventures would be a good place to start.
That's what my problem with ipad/tablet/phone gaming is. I don't care if it's the greatest game in history, if it's touch, I won't play it. It's waaaaaay too wonky for serious games. Imagine trying to play CoD, or Madden, or Forza on touch. Horrible.
What could change it though is universal bluetooth controller compatibility and good controller support. Silly products like the Ouya/Shield are paving some of that ground, but I think it will take an Apple/Sony/MS to really get that done right. Dropping your phone next to your TV, having it wirelessly link 4K to the display and sound system, and linking automatically to your BT controllers = instant console replacement, as long as the video/sound quality are up to par.
I looked at the shield, and it looks like utter garbage. PS3/360 put it to shame, even though their purposed specs are supposed to be better on the shield. What a failure. Ouya is too odd/useless to matter. But Apple comes out with a good playing/looking setup that turns iPad 5 into a console with real controllers? Boom, instant entry into the console wars.
There's a reason why less people in my social circle (upper class) are playing console games. They just aren't appealing and are child-like. I'm not joking. Most adults associate console gaming with childhood.