Goronmon

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Goronmon,

You have the PSVR2 which is comparably priced but requires a PS5 console. You have the Valve Index which is $1k.

So, it may not be "cheap" but it's definitely cheaper than some of the alternatives.

Goronmon,

Support real journalism.

Who is doing that?

Goronmon,

I actually enjoyed the game quite a bit, but then BG3 and Starfield released and I just haven't come back to it.

I did feel like the first season stuff was a little bare, so that didn't help things.

Goronmon,

He's not saying he prefers 30 fps over 60 fps. He's saying he prefers higher fidelity at 30 fps versus sacrificing quality to hit 60 fps. Given how people seem to enjoy such options in games I think he's far from alone in that opinion.

Goronmon,

Can anyone confirm that my understanding of the source article is correct?

The "Windows 12 may require a subscription" is coming from the fact that the word "Subscription" exists in a Windows config file somewhere?

That seems like a pretty big leap to me. Not that I don't think it's impossible that Microsoft would do this, but the evidence here seems thin to say the least.

Goronmon,

The competition should be about having the best platform, not exclusive content.

Those both sound like competition to me. What you are really asking for is "I want things to be cheaper" which is a separate and sometimes related issue to competition, but separate nonetheless.

The path to lower prices the way you want would be government-mandated price controls on the industry.

I got a PS2 last week and I'm still amazed by how easy it was to set up

So I’m a Gen Z’er, a bit on the older end of the spectrum. Currently finishing my bachelor’s degree, if that gives you some perspective on my age. My dad actually owned a PS2 when I was born, but by the time I started playing video games it was on an Xbox 360. We didn’t get the first “new” console that I actually...

Goronmon,

Only problem was that I forgot to get a memory card so I couldn’t actually play the games that my coworker gave me, but hey it works!

That's an interesting take on "works" for a game console. Being able to play games seems like a pretty important piece.

Goronmon,

Only downside imo is that the actual storyline is short, like just a few hours.

People tend to understate how short the campaign is. Phrases like "it never gets old" are used, but it's true because, as you mentioned, the campaign is one of the shortest you'll find in anything close to a AAA game.

Edit: Not to say it's not a great game, because I think it is. But it's a great game that you'll finish in potentially a single sitting.

Goronmon,

How often do people expect developers to release AAA titles?

Guerrilla Games released Horizon Forbidden West in 2022, and the only previous title in 'recent' history' was the prequel 5 years earlier.

Larian released BG3 this year, and the only previous title in recent history was Original Sin 2 was 6 years earlier.

Goronmon,

In other words, they release games at a similar rate to most AAA developers that aren't making CoD or yearly sports titles?

Goronmon,

This post implies that Sony has more trust is ridiculous. They refuse to secure their online services, leading to recurring hacks. There was whole rootkit fiasco which was crazy bad.

They defended the ridiculous launch prices of the PS3 by saying that they think consumers should just work more hours to afford one.

They still do shit things like hide basic features like cloud saves behind a paywall. That have no problem paying for exclusive games and exclusive content and if they had the money MS had they would do the same thing MS is doing.

Goronmon,

The X falls short of the PS5 in almost every category that a premium consumer cares about...

What are the other categories aside from exclusives?

Goronmon,

I'm unsure of these "premium" consumers caring about proprietary vs non-proprietary storage. Or caring about VR in the context of consoles instead of PCs. Or that the charger stand being a concern when the PS5 looks like it does.

Goronmon,

In short, it could be argued that Microsoft worked with investors to tank Nintendo so they could buy it. That’s a huge deal and will probably result in a shitstorm.

I mean, Nintendo selling shares of their company is a specific decision they have made. Do you think they are confused that people other than Nintendo employees are buying these shares? Or that the investors would have an agenda other than just being "Nintendo fans"?

Goronmon,

The term "activist investor" exists for a reason. And nothing from that email suggests that MS was looking to "tank" Nintendo in some nefarious plot.

Goronmon,

Also large AAA budgets and early access are now a good thing as well. Funny how it must took one game to turn those from negatives to positives.

Goronmon,

What information in the leaks do you think prove how dangerous Microsoft is?

Goronmon,

Those two are surely pretty valuable. But I doubt they are, on their own, billions of dollars a year valuable.

Goronmon,

Are you sure it was the FTC and not Microsoft that posted the materials incorrectly?

https://twitter.com/cecianasta/status/1704155135662821763

Goronmon,

Heck, Sony might be more realistic by comparison, at least their gaming/console parts!

I mean, judging from the quotes, even MS considered it pretty unlikely back when the email is sent.

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