Iacobellis
Junior Member
Nope, nope, nope! Guerrilla Games said 2013 would be their biggest year since the original Killzone came out on the PS2.
Where's that guy here working on Mercenary? I'm sure he knows what is going on.
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Sony : Vice President for Japan hints at possible PS4 announcement in May/June
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Nope, nope, nope! Guerrilla Games said 2013 would be their biggest year since the original Killzone came out on the PS2.
Where's that guy here working on Mercenary? I'm sure he knows what is going on.
Can Crusher
Banned
I know they have exclusives, all I'm saying is that they usually aren't the biggest of hits. Which leads me to conclude that unless it's something on the level of a Halo CE, then it won't be the difference between success or not.
My opinion.
I like this idea. It makes the PS4 system cost less due to not having old hardware built in just for BC, so people who don't care for BC don't have to spend extra money just for BC. Also I remember Sony had a patent for this idea.
Zombie James
Banned
I actually brought this up in a conversation with a friend of mine a few days ago and I think it's the most sensible option. Sony really put themselves in a tough spot with PS2 BC on the PS3. Some people wanted to play every PS2 game under the sun, other people just wanted a cheaper box. In the end, i don't think either side was very happy. I think offering a separate PS3 BC module makes the most sense (keep manufacturing costs down while offering a hardware BC option for those that want it).
What was so amazing about the original Killzone?
Or do they just mean they're going to show a new IP.
I admire your patience if you can do that. Barring the PS4 turning out to be awful or having a ridiculous $599 price again, I don't think I'll be able to not buy it day 1, I already can't wait for next gen.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Well, I imagine making and releasing the first game for what has been a moderately successful franchise a milestone for any company.
The original Killzone wasn't very good though.
Evolution_1ne
Banned
people keep talking about MS market share in America like it's 10 to 1 reality is more like 60/40, I highly doubt Sony gives that much of a fuck about fanboy talking points on the internet. So what MS fans will be able to beat their dicks in NPD threads, what matters or should matter is selling enough to ensure continued support of which they risk nothing launching a few months after MS. Sony should focus on nothing but providing the best product that they can, worse case scenario is they end up like this gen, dead last........selling 80+ million units, so so terrible especially when your closest competitor sells less (but more in one area)
that said, I want to hear concrete info on this thing in the next few weeks or I'm heading to Canada to freeze myself, I'm serious Sony I'll do it
that said, I want to hear concrete info on this thing in the next few weeks or I'm heading to Canada to freeze myself, I'm serious Sony I'll do it
Iacobellis
Junior Member
That's what I have heard. But, the series must mean something for Sony to let it keep going after nine years. Resistance got shafted in about half that time.
I don't think the launch line up makes the system but it is a big factor. I remember PS3's launch line up being crap with Resistance being the only big game and with Motorstorm coming out 2 months later. Then throughout the first year they only had flops like Lair and Heavenly Sword, then they managed to have mild successes with Uncharted 1 and Ratchet for it's 2nd fall line up. Where as MS launched with PGR3, COD2, Kameo, had DOA4 a month later, then had time exclusives like Fight Night R3, Rainbow Six Vegas and Oblivion. Then exclusives like Saints Row, Dead Rising, Viva Pinata. And of course Gears of War for it's 2nd fall title.
All the above titles were the games released in the consoles first year. It was obvious MS had the upper hand here.
Wickerbasket
Member
If they both launch around the same time it's going to be a really difficult decision for me. I really enjoyed both consoles this generation.
The Killzone IP sells well as far as Playstation titles go, that's enough a reason for Sony to keep making them.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
I can see Uncharted sticking around for a while, Naughty Dog and Sony have always had a good relationship. TLoU could get a sequel on the PS4.
I have always thought that if your next console will have great BC that would improve the AA or framerate then the earlier you announce that feature then the more likely you are to buy multi-plats for that platform.
If PS4 will definitely have BC and it was announced in September 2012 then I would have bought all of my games on PS3 and not the 360.
If PS4 will definitely have BC and it was announced in September 2012 then I would have bought all of my games on PS3 and not the 360.
ptuck874
Member
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
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Byakuya769
Member
Had you heard of GG before the first Killzone? That had to be a huge moment for them. They're not saying that the first Killzone was amazing.
seattle6418
Member
As a Brazilian i can say that this was a huuuuge Sonyland, more so than Europe. It's a shame our current tax system for games puts PC games on software taxes and console games under gambling taxes. So console games cost three times the PC counterparts.
Steam is making a huge initiative here, because they can sell popular games like Fifa at a reasonable price.
But make no mistake about it that Brazil is the next big thing in terms of the gaming market. People can spend a lot on leisure (middle class) our buying power is much more ready than the other BRIC countries (Turkey, India and China) so we could be a top 5 market for gaming for sure.
Sony is dropping the ball here. A little more lobby and the new tax law for games could already have passed, as the congressman working on the project once told me.
I hope they don't wait like 2-3 years to release the system here, because if they do that, they would be wasting one of the last huge Sonylands they have.
mejin
Member
Byakuya769
Member
Because I noticed they put out a mediocre product?
That doesn't sound like the best example to use, why not just say "the biggest thing since the killzone series"
seattle6418
Member
Yep, my bad on putting Turkey there, it's Russia, but still, the same can be said about Russia. As bad as it is, we already have games selling well, so it's just a matter of them putting the required effort.
Overall, I'm excited for the next gen but not so much the hardware. I'm hoping the power disparity between the two is minimal for 3rd party development. Where this gen multiplatformers usually fared better performance wise on the 360.
What I'm mostly looking forward to is the new games. Where I think the ultimate battle will be played. Blu Ray, Xbox live, feature differences won't be that important. This is where I doubt Microsoft in terms of exclusives, not so much them having good ones, just the type of exclusives. FPS and 3rd Person Shooters don't interest me much as I have a gaming PC, this is where I side towards the Sony Console.
Looking forward to the coming summer, and subsequent fall. With the PS3 and 360, I started College when they came out, so I couldn't take advantage of getting into consoles then. This time, it's different. Bring on the new consoles!
What I'm mostly looking forward to is the new games. Where I think the ultimate battle will be played. Blu Ray, Xbox live, feature differences won't be that important. This is where I doubt Microsoft in terms of exclusives, not so much them having good ones, just the type of exclusives. FPS and 3rd Person Shooters don't interest me much as I have a gaming PC, this is where I side towards the Sony Console.
Looking forward to the coming summer, and subsequent fall. With the PS3 and 360, I started College when they came out, so I couldn't take advantage of getting into consoles then. This time, it's different. Bring on the new consoles!
Kun Aguero
Member
Doing the official reveal after TLOU launches but before E3 makes sense, talk about the specs and the tech at the initial reveal, then E3 can be about the games, this year could be the best E3 ever.
Day One, I'm ready!
Day One, I'm ready!
Byakuya769
Member
Ok. So you're just misconstruing an innocuous comment to attack a game almost a decade old.
Yea, Turkey is definitely in the conversation though. I was just being nitpicky.
You're absolutely right about Brazil, and it does seem like Sony is best poised to treat that market on par with the others.
My wish list for PS4
Of course 3rd party needs to be there, I hope MS doesn't make time exclusive purchases which I expect tbh.
First/second party: Ready at Dawn IP(they said they want to be there day 1 once next gen hits), SSM IP(open world rumor, from guys that made GOW games- with their tech mmmm) and something from SCEJ (something like Demon Souls 2 would be insane), this would make it day one for me, well it is day one either way....
Of course 3rd party needs to be there, I hope MS doesn't make time exclusive purchases which I expect tbh.
First/second party: Ready at Dawn IP(they said they want to be there day 1 once next gen hits), SSM IP(open world rumor, from guys that made GOW games- with their tech mmmm) and something from SCEJ (something like Demon Souls 2 would be insane), this would make it day one for me, well it is day one either way....
Um, no. I'm just saying them saying the biggest thing since Killzone is a really dumb thing to do
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
I am getting so out of my mind hyped for this E3 that there is now way it can deliver.
My daydreams include:
-A new Jack and Daxter that is first and foremost a platformer.
-From Software shows a new entry into the Kings Field series that has adapted many of the lessons learned from the DS games into the ultimate fusion of awesomeness.
-Uncharted 4 melts my mind.
-Launching with TLG, and Versus.
Wow yo really don't like KZ. Killzone was the biggest release as a studio for GG. Them saying its the biggest thing since then points to a new IP. Makes perfect sense.
My daydreams include:
-A new Jack and Daxter that is first and foremost a platformer.
-From Software shows a new entry into the Kings Field series that has adapted many of the lessons learned from the DS games into the ultimate fusion of awesomeness.
-Uncharted 4 melts my mind.
-Launching with TLG, and Versus.
Wow yo really don't like KZ. Killzone was the biggest release as a studio for GG. Them saying its the biggest thing since then points to a new IP. Makes perfect sense.
Evolution_1ne
Banned
oh STFU seriously, it's their biggest franchise, the franchise that help them establish them as a top developer, you don't have to sell as much as Halo to be proud of your work
shinobi602
Member
I doubt they're "scrambling". They're most likely as ready as ever, and have planned for their reveal for a long time now.
How is that working out for you?
Id take a simmering PS4/720 launch over a smothered Wii U launch any day.
maverick40
Junior Member
Your post makes zero sense.
Punkster_NY
Member
"the announcement could take place that very minute--at E3--or even before it in May."
I like my translation better.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
And welcome to six pages ago.
Killzone was their first game. A game that had enormous hype and coverage, and one that set up a huge popular franchise that dictated their focus for the next 9 years.
Very few studios release games as high profile as Killzone, let alone as their first game. So GG as just saying that their year will be as big for them as Killzone was back in 2003. So they must be working on a major new IP, that will be massively hyped and have a ton of PR.
The quality of Killzone has nothing to do with their comment.
Uno Venova
Banned
I'm sweatin', woo.
Makes sense to wait until TLOU launches, tho I wouldn't be surprised if they fuck it and start little hints here and there by march.
3 pages ago bro, 100pp is king.
3 pages ago bro, 100pp is king.