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| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=15434 |  inspectrex (101) May 10, 2007 - 01:59 pm » Edited on May 10, 2007 - 02:00 pm
| Yea! Now onto The Last Remnant XIV-3
What is with Squenix and game titles that are oxymorons:
FINAL fantasy (even though there never is a final one)
The LAST Remnant (which I'm sure will be sequeled to oblivion) Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=15251 | inspectrex (101) Apr 27, 2007 - 10:55 am
| It wont' be called PS4 (they'll come up with some 'new age' sounding name like Sony Home Hub or some other rubbish) but there will be another console.
My 2 cents; 2010 or 2011 (which is likely when it will come out) it will definitely be some kind of all in one device (computer, game console, dvd player, media hub for downloadable content, cable/satellite box).
The hardware and software might even be built into a Sony device (TV or receiver?). If the vision comes to fruition, it likely will talk to any Sony device with a cell chip wirelessly as well.
I feel we're still one gen away from a true convergence device that doesn't blow chunks. Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=15118 | inspectrex (101) Apr 18, 2007 - 10:06 am
| oohh,,,wow. Not sure where to start here...
Zeatrix, First off what EU countries are you talking about with the same wealth as the US? If you're talking GDP size, or imports/exports I don't think any one EU country comes close to the US. Combine a few (Germany + Britain + ???) sure. Second, while gun crimes are non-existent, other violent crimes (beatings, stabbings, rapes, etc) are just as high if not higher.
Lobotomizer, I assume you're NOT from the hood. Take any 'suburbanized' kid, put him/her in 'rap clothes' and drop him off on the wrong side of the tracks and see where it gets him/her. "But I'm down, I have the clothes and I talk like you!" RIGHT... I guarantee you they won't sell that person a gun but they will beat the crap out of them for fun and take their money. Didn't you see 8-mile and Malibu's Most Wanted? If you're not from the hood, please for your own safety STAY OUT! They can spot marks like that a mile away. Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=15118 | inspectrex (101) Apr 18, 2007 - 09:58 am
| I agree with your sentiment that a vast majority (99%) of legal gun owners are not psycho but I think you have a fact incorrect.
He DID in fact buy the gun legally.
He filed off the numbers himself for some odd reason. It begs the question if he was worried about getting caught why did he turn the gun on himself? Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=15084 | inspectrex (101) Apr 16, 2007 - 09:58 am
| W3rd!
Finally, a little (very little at $92k)justice.
However, where will that $92k come from? The taxpayer who ends up getting shafted on both ends since they paid for the legal fees in the first place.
Some would argue they elected the ignorant officials who brought the case in the first place so they deserve what they get, but I'm sure there are at least 40% of the population who DIDN'T vote for those idiots who suffer too... Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=14848 | inspectrex (101) Mar 29, 2007 - 10:08 am » Edited on Mar 29, 2007 - 10:09 am
| Of course Big N knew about the scarcity of the Wii r they knew within a month (TOPS) after launch...
...and of course they are intentially keeping supplies low. Especially given the relative simplicity of the hardware (they definitely can produce more).
But if you were them, why? It's not like they won't sell whatever they produce (Demand is still sky high). The last thing they want is a glut of inventory hanging out there.
It's just a matter of keeping it a 'wanted' item. Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=14715 | inspectrex (101) Mar 19, 2007 - 10:35 am » Edited on Mar 19, 2007 - 10:35 am
| That's exactly why M$soft will use Halo 3 as a BIG A$$ club to combat Sony & Nintendo.
Once its certain when the biggest Nintendo & Sony games are coming out for Holiday season and you can bet dollars to doughnuts Halo 3 will be there at the same time, or shortly before.
I think they'd sacrifice one of their other franchises in a heartbeat to retard Sony or Nintendo's growth for Xmas 07. Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=14706 | inspectrex (101) Mar 16, 2007 - 10:33 am
| Caution, 360 fanboy alert:
Sony better be quakin' in their boots, cuz this is the game that will cement 360's place as winner of the console war. This game could easily sell 5 million consoles worldwide by itself. In fact, I'll predict here that Halo 3 sells more consoles...BEFORE CHRISTMAS...for Uncle Bill than the entire first six months of PS3 shipments.
Plus think of it this way. Even if M$oft ends up tying Sony for market share lead (or a 3-way tie with Nintendo) over a 4 year period it means Sony has lost. Coming from such a dominant position for two generations down to a tie is a disgrace.
In addition, four years from now if/when Sony catches up we'll be talking Xbox3 since Sony launched a year late. Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=14644 | inspectrex (101) Mar 12, 2007 - 10:41 am
| It's more expensive because we (as consumers) are willing to pay more. Stop buying games at $60 or $50, and they WILL drop the price until people start buying. It's called supply and demand.
I personally don't buy console games until they are $30 or less. It sends a signal as to where the sweet spot is. That's why I've seen more Tier 2 & 3 games launching at $29.99. If you want to play the blockbuster games (Halo 3, MGS Guns of the Patriots) right away you'll always pay $50 or more. However, those types of games are far and few inbetween.
I'm glad most of the people on this thread get it. It's all about the money.
When there are 6-10 million 360's, 2-4 million Wii's ,and 1-2 million PS3's, all with a low piracy rate only a FOOLISH PC developer would ignore that market. Especially the 360 with XNA allowing them to port their games easy. Not to mention Xbox Live & other services that offer an outlet for $5.99 & $9.99 mini-games. Flag this | Edit this post |
| Siteseeing Link » /news/siteseeingarticle.asp?searchid=3962 | inspectrex (101) Mar 08, 2007 - 11:44 am
| Fable 2... lol.
Peter does deserve all the good natured ribbing he gets considering how much he shoots his mouth off.
Good news is we're getting to the point hardware wise where some of his lofty ideas would be possible.
Imagine what he will be able to do w/ Fable 3 in about 4-5 years (...actually come close to fulfilling the promises of best game ever from 3 years ago). Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=14574 | inspectrex (101) Mar 05, 2007 - 11:07 am
| If I'm correct in saying the Playstation division has been the only thing making money for Sony in the past 10 years then he has a right to be a prick...
...of course on the flip side that arrogance may be what lead to the PS3's current precarious state. Flag this | Edit this post |
| Matrix Blog Link » /matrix/blog.asp/61831/198 | inspectrex (101) Mar 01, 2007 - 11:33 am
| Your points are valid but I think you're missing the crux of the article.
Arguing specifics about UT2004 and whether or not all his points are correct does not change his point.
To me the point was hardcore 'elitist' players are ruining the game for the majority of players by thinking winning is the only goal of the game. I think any developer would tell you the real goal of any game is to have as many people PLAY and ENJOY their game experience as possible.
Winning is only one way to get such enjoyment, and furthermore when someone uses lesser known exploits or cheats outright to win they can rob the greater majority of their right to enjoy the game (and in many cases cause a loss in their desire to play the game entirely which hurts the WHOLE community).
Some of us get pwned often (like myself) but the difference of whether I play again is if I enjoyed the experience regardless (did the person(s) berate me with profanities, act like 2 year olds, & gloat? Was there a gg at the end? If I asked for help/advice did they offer any? Did I even stand a chance or do I suspect they were cheating?)
That to me was the point of the article. A small bunch of elitist pricks can ruin a game real fast. Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=14407 | inspectrex (101) Feb 21, 2007 - 11:50 am
| Until you are the market leader, by a convincing margin, you haven't won anything.
Wii has made an impressive showing no doubt, but to say Wii has won this round is ridiculous. I'm not even sure what 'round' you're talking about.
The Wii has been very good at altering the market (think making the pie bigger instead of trying to get more). It really doesn't compete head to head with 360 or PS3.
Truth be told the Wii should be in its own category (as the clear winner). Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=14389 | inspectrex (101) Feb 20, 2007 - 10:56 am
| Yeah, that's what the next generation (Xbox 3, PS4) should fix.
Everything does look too plastic.
The next step are truly realistic looking people and environments. If we got a Gears size jump this gen, just imagine what things will look like in 2010! Flag this | Edit this post |
| Siteseeing Link » /news/siteseeingarticle.asp?searchid=3889 | inspectrex (101) Feb 16, 2007 - 12:17 pm
| Seriously. I fear (and rightly so) the printed material will be watered down WAY too much.
Plus, part of the beauty of the Tower series is if you've read other SK, then you see how it almost fits into one cohesive universe.
A feeling I know a movie (or even a series of movies) would not be able to portray.
A game would be sweet. Cover what happened before Roland's parents were born, then take you through the books. Flag this | Edit this post |
| Siteseeing Link » /news/siteseeingarticle.asp?searchid=3874 | inspectrex (101) Feb 12, 2007 - 11:15 am
| W3rd.
It never ceases to amaze me what we will elect in this country. Politicians are people too, but they don't have to be DUMB, PANICKY, ILL-INFORMED (yet still highly OPINIONATED) people.
I'm not one for corporate greed but this is one case where I do hope the guy got a HUGE golden parachute.
He deserves it for taking a bullet for the rest of the idiots in Boston. Flag this | Edit this post |
| News Link » /news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=14147 | inspectrex (101) Feb 01, 2007 - 10:44 am
| Makes sense, and unfortunately until enough small-mid retailers stop selling games no one will notice a rip. Wal-Mart & Best Buy are smiling right now because they're big enough to still make a profit.
Development costs are higher, I get it. But those increased costs overall haven't resulted in better games. You still get your A level, B level, and C level games. You still get your products that ship so buggy they're unplayable.
The console example is flat out ridiculous. No sane business person would chose to carry that product unless they were certain to make money on other items (hint, the games) and it sounds like they aren't. Flag this | Edit this post |
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