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[SenjutsuSage]

that's totally not true.

I think it's pretty clear that it is. Not like there's anything wrong with that, it isn't exactly a competition or anything, but it's hard not to get that impression reading most threads on here, even before I was a poster myself.

 

[derFeef]

Please be good.... I want to be. Badly


Nothing is better than a fucking epic reveal. Nothing.

No offense dude but sometimes I think you have schizophrenia. One angry rant, then one hype post... angry rant again.

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

I don't think the next gen will wow as much because it isn't pushing on past good pc's but also because it's getting more and more difficult to deliver the wow factor when even the old boxes can deliver something as good looking as the recent Tomb Raider game and the likes.

Which is fine by me and the reason I want the next gen to wow me with something other than horse power. I just can't see myself slobbering over pretty pictures anymore, current gen games already look beautiful to my eyes and it's all just a long road of diminishing returns from here on end.

 

[Galacticos]

Do not try and bend the hype. That's impossible. Instead... only try to realize the truth.
What truth?
There is no hype.

 

[kevcampbell]

Wonder if Sony will hold another conference before May 21 or after?

Anyone remember those rumours that there was going to be one more conference before E3? Maybe a couple of days before the Xbox conference would be good, or maybe a couple of days after

 

[TriGen]

Wonder if Sony will hold another conference before May 21 or after?

Anyone remember those rumours that there was going to be one more conference before E3? Maybe a couple of days before the Xbox conference would be good, or maybe a couple of days after

PC Mag said that their source involved with Sony's PR told them they would do another pre-E3 conference. I don't really know about that one, though, because no other outlet has backed that up. This'll be an interesting month-and-a-half no matter what, thats for sure.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Wonder if Sony will hold another conference before May 21 or after?

Anyone remember those rumours that there was going to be one more conference before E3? Maybe a couple of days before the Xbox conference would be good, or maybe a couple of days after

Sony will probably put out a few more youtube videos like they did with the recent dualshock one. But a full out event? Nah, I don't think so. Wait till E3.

 

[ThisWreckage]

Yep. I don't agree with people saying May 21st will be the day where they choose. Both will have their big guns saved for E3.

Microsoft might try to shake things up to get some positive press out there, but I feel like a vast majority of their event is going to be dedicated to Kinect 2.0, their OS/online strategy, the philosophy behind the box, and maybe 20 minutes of games. Sort of like Sony's event. Both of these events are mainly for the press.

 

[B4D1E]

Wonder if Sony will hold another conference before May 21 or after?

Anyone remember those rumours that there was going to be one more conference before E3? Maybe a couple of days before the Xbox conference would be good, or maybe a couple of days after

I read somewhere there was going to be a Sony Event in Brazil on May 7th. If i find the article, i'll link it.

 

[RiverBed]

Just listened to the Podcast.

They have something HUGE planned.

Words to the effect of: "Even if our coverage sucks, this will single handedly save it".

I think it's having a live Q&A with live game footage for some of the titles revealed.

I think it must only have had that impact if you're not gaming on a pc rig and already used to that level of graphics.

I don't think the next gen will wow as much because it isn't pushing on past good pc's but also because it's getting more and more difficult to deliver the wow factor when even the old boxes can deliver something as good looking as the recent Tomb Raider game and the likes.

I hold a completely opposite view from yours. Next gen will be a huge and immediately noticeable leap (like always, starting from the second year). As for looking better than PC games, I don't see why that tradition won't repeat itself. PC has been catching up faster.

 

[Impeccable]

I think the IGN thing will be the exclusive EA game at the end.

One more thing, "Mass Effect 4 trailer"

 

[Kaako]

I'm also thinking couple of timed(?) third party exclusives as well. Probably from EA or Bethesda.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Money hats will definitely be out in full force. It wouldnt be Microsoft if they weren't.

 

[ThisWreckage]

I'm also thinking couple of timed(?) third party exclusives as well. Probably from EA or Bethesda.

I think you'll see less of that this generation. You'll see more third party exclusives that were co developed by Sony or Microsoft, however.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

I don't get how having exclusive third party games benefits the user at all or why anyone should be excited.

What are you gaining exactly? Nothing. All you are doing is taking away from someone else. Now, if that money that is used for exclusives is used to create new IP's, then that is something to get excited over.

 

[ThisWreckage]

I don't get how having exclusive third party games benefits the user at all.

What are you gaining exactly? Nothing. All you are doing is taking away from someone else. Now, if that money that is used for exclusives is used to create new IP's, then that is something to get excited over.

That isn't Microsoft's strategy. I disagree with it entirely, but it worked for them last generation. A lot of times it comes down to companies leaving money on the table. That goes for Insomniac and Epic, for example.

 

[Raide]

I'm also thinking couple of timed(?) third party exclusives as well. Probably from EA or Bethesda.

CoD DLC.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

That isn't Microsoft's strategy. I disagree with it entirely, but it worked for them last generation. A lot of times it comes down to companies leaving money on the table. That goes for Insomniac and Epic, for example.

I'm specifically referring to this quote.

"Words to the effect of: "Even if our coverage sucks, this will single handedly save it".

and people responding that it would be an exclusive game. Not sure how that would save anything or why that should get someone excited.

I think the quote is referring to getting hands-on time with the actual box, going through the OS, etc etc.

 

[Kaako]

I think you'll see less of that this generation. You'll see more third party exclusives that were co developed by Sony or Microsoft, however.

Agreed.

CoD DLC.

I believe that's a given at this point.
I'm wondering if Respawn's new game will also be a timed exclusive for MS.

 

[Maximilian Kolbe]

I think they will announce next-gen version GTA5 in the event,since MS China implied that(#1088)

 

[Dabanton]

I think they will announce next-gen version GTA5 in the event,since MS China implied that(#1088)

I would highly highly doubt that.

 

[ThisWreckage]

I'm specifically referring to this quote.

"Words to the effect of: "Even if our coverage sucks, this will single handedly save it".

and people responding that it would be an exclusive game. Not sure how that would save anything or why that should get someone excited.

I think the quote is referring to getting hands-on time with the actual box, going through the OS, etc etc.

Yeah, if anything that is a major turn off. I know that practice has been around for a long time, but I disagree with that approach entirely. I can think of a single third party title that I would have to rush out and buy a console for.

 

[Raide]

Agreed.

I believe that's a given at this point.
I'm wondering if Respawn's new game will also be a timed exclusive for MS.

Yeah, I am sure MS or Sony would love to grab that. Just being able to put "From the makers of CoD" on a box will do wonders. Doubly so if the game actually turns out to be good.

 

[derFeef]

Respawns shooters, Black Tusks shooter... I'm not sure man.

 

[Doffen]

So who's going to go on stage with a new tattoo this time?

 

[Leflus]

So who's going to go on stage with a new tattoo this time?

Phil Harrison.

 

[gaming_noob]

So who's going to go on stage with a new tattoo this time?

Cliffyb.

Just listened to the Podcast.

They have something HUGE planned.

Words to the effect of: "Even if our coverage sucks, this will single handedly save it".

The podcast predicts MS not showing any actual games until E3...

 

[Auto_aim1]

I kind of feel they will show the console (main box) at E3 and not at the reveal event. They have a great chance to make a really good impression by showing box and the controller, but I guess E3 is close anyway so it shouldn't really matter.

 

[JaggedSac]

So who's going to go on stage with a new tattoo this time?

Daft Punk will play Get Lucky and then One More Time while Peter Moore announces the new Xbox EA exclusive game that is tattooed over his Halo 2 one.

 

[ShinAmano]

I would highly highly doubt that.

I wouldn't...would be the perfect game to push a new box...exclusive next gen version of GTA5 would be huge.

 

[Globox_82]

I can't go through every page. have there been some posts with "source" comments about what might happened?

 

[Anfony O]

No offense dude but sometimes I think you have schizophrenia. One angry rant, then one hype post... angry rant again.

I don't think you know what schizophrenia is...

 

[Reiko]

There are a lot of people who don't believe the leaked specs for the 720 and believe that it is stronger then the PS4.

The crazy ones like Reiko who believe MS changed the leaked specs after the PS4 announcement are a bit nutty though...the logistics for that would be insane.

If the 720 is announced and it is stronger then the PS4, then it was stronger all along.

I like that you called me out.

BTW... I never actually said that. That is horseshit. Whatever changes probably were initiated a long time ago.

 

[Globox_82]

No offense dude but sometimes I think you have schizophrenia. One angry rant, then one hype post... angry rant again.

more like Bipolar disorder

 

[gaming_noob]

I can't go through every page. have there been some posts with "source" comments about what might happened?

Nothing at the moment...all just speculation.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Cliffyb.



The podcast predicts MS not showing any actual games until E3...

and Phil Spencer says there will definitely be games. From here until the 21st, I'm not believing any positive or negative news about this console. Based on all the back and forth nobody knows squat.

 

[gaming_noob]

and Phil Spencer says there will definitely be games. From here until the 21st, I'm not believing any positive or negative news about this console. Based on all the back and forth nobody knows squat.

I think taking Phil's word is the better choice.

I did not know he tweeted the following 12 hours ago:

Phil Spencer ‏@PeeeThree 12h
@derFeef #XBoxReveal will definitely include games.

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

I don't get how having exclusive third party games benefits the user at all or why anyone should be excited.

What are you gaining exactly? Nothing. All you are doing is taking away from someone else. Now, if that money that is used for exclusives is used to create new IP's, then that is something to get excited over.

Isn't that giving you a legitimate reason to choose one console over the other even if they are sequels or whatnot? Obviously it is to persuade consumers to choose their primary console. I mean if they both had the identical same games with the same graphics, why even wait for the other console then? It gives people who decide to procure both consoles a reason to do so also.

 

[stryke]

I kind of feel they will show the console (main box) at E3 and not at the reveal event. They have a great chance to make a really good impression by showing box and the controller, but I guess E3 is close anyway so it shouldn't really matter.

They're going to show the box at the reveal event, otherwise MajorNelson will be the biggest idiot in the industry on that day.

 

[FuturusX]

They're going to show the box at the reveal event, otherwise MajorNelson will be the biggest idiot in the industry on that day.

Yeah what colossal mistake by Sony. Guess it will be plain sailing for MS this generation. Thanks General Nelson, for that amazing insight.

 

[travisbickle]

I like that you called me out.

BTW... I never actually said that. That is horseshit. Whatever changes probably were initiated a long time ago.

crazy in a good way.

 

[pharmboy044]

26 days.

Hopefully as we get closer to the announcement date, MS starts releasing some teasers.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

I think taking Phil's word is the better choice.

I did not know he tweeted the following 12 hours ago:

Phil Spencer ‏@PeeeThree 12h
@derFeef #XBoxReveal will definitely include games.

Oh most definitely, I'm saying I'm not putting much stock into anything posted before the May 21st event unless its from somebody like Phil. Every tidbit of info on Durango(except for the specs) has been flip-flopped to hell and back.

 

[Doffen]

Yeah what colossal mistake by Sony. Guess it will be plain sailing for MS this generation. Thanks General Nelson, for that amazing insight.

From a marketing perspective its a lot easier to sell the hardware by showcasing the hardware. That's why you've got game trailers/ads that ends with a picture of a console.

 

[Majanew]

26 days.

Hopefully as we get closer to the announcement date, MS starts releasing some teasers.

25 days

 

[FuturusX]

From a marketing perspective its a lot easier to sell the hardware by showcasing the hardware. That's why you've got game trailers/ads that ends with a picture of a console.

Which is why Sony held off on showing it early? Save it for the big reveal at E3 perhaps, but either way it's arbitrary. It wasn't a huge mistake to not show the box. Perhaps an odd one, maybe jarring. But at E3 they'll have that as an element of curiosity.

 

[Doffen]

26 days.

Hopefully as we get closer to the announcement date, MS starts releasing some teasers.

They will without a doubt start airing teasers on Spike TV.

Which is why Sony held off on showing it early? Save it for the big reveal at E3 perhaps, but either way it's arbitrary. It wasn't a huge mistake to not show the box. Perhaps an odd one, maybe jarring. But at E3 they'll have that as an element of curiosity.

Sure, having a element of curiosity is good, but it does (to some degree) contradict the marketing strategy I explained.

 

[Reiko]

Which is why Sony held off on showing it early? Save it for the big reveal at E3 perhaps, but either way it's arbitrary. It wasn't a huge mistake to not show the box. Perhaps an odd one, maybe jarring. But at E3 they'll have that as an element of curiosity.

Would be cool if the PS4 was powered by the controller:/

 

[Miles Quaritch]

http://xbox360.ign.libsynpro.com/podcast-unlocked-ep-093-it-s-happening

Thank you. It definitely sounds like they know something, their 2hr pre event show must be something really special if they don't intend to waste people's time/not a filler pre-show.

Also interesting comments about MS possibly not showing any games at this event, but instead waiting until E3. Not sure how believable that is, but I certainly don't expect there to be more than one or two games shown with a reel teasing other games.

It will probably be announcements of games, exclusive content, etc.

 

[jaypah]

Yup, that sounds like the sane thing to do. Now let me ask you, if MS does indeed require mandatory online connection to play games as well as block used games, will you still put money down for a 720?

I don't know. On the one hand I know I shouldn't, just as a consumer. On the other hand I like buying shit and a new console is the biggest purchasing temptation there is for me.