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[sestrugen]

I know that Sony's philosophy seems to be on a complete different direction than what Microsoft is trying, what do you think it might happen to the gaming industry?

Edit:

To clarify, the same regarding:

Online checks at any period of time
Treatment of used games

 

[ExigentContact]

This topic is pretty vague.

 

[PhatSaqs]

People who ultimately love to play games will fall in line.

 

[trmas]

The beginning of the end...

 

[Baldwin_the_First]

But they won't.

 

[jmdajr]

as I said before....


At least it's more powerful, no Kinect, Uncharted

 

[dragonflys545]

What if they won't?

 

[Marcel]

If Sony takes a similar stance on used games/DRM, then my saved $1000 will pay for a nice PC.

 

[FStop7]

I'll find other stuff to do. Just started getting into RC helicopters. They don't require online activation.

 

[73V3N]

PC + 3DS.

 

[Aguirre]

does the same what? o.o

this is a vague topic indeed...

 

[Dragon]

Then I will upgrade my PC.

 

[TacticalFox88]

If Sony does what MS does, they can get fucked too.

 

[gofreak]

The question needs a bit more clarity - does the same what?

MS seems to be doing many things that are agitating people.

 

[Evolution_1ne]

But they won't.

this, so why even ask

 

[bidguy]

this was probably some closed doors bs.
azure=gaikai. at least for me.

 

[squidyj]

I know that Sony's philosophy seems to be on a complete different direction than what Microsoft is trying, what do you think it might happen to the gaming industry?

what if sony is populated exclusively by lizardmen?

 

[ciridesu]

Regarding used games and connection: They've already said it is optional. And the thing with optional is that it's optional. I.e. not every publisher wants to risk their brand by attaching such restrictions

Regarding PS Eye etc: Likely will pack it in (though cheaper) so motion games should be available

Regarding the overall direction of the platform: Likely to be much more focused

 

[AHA-Lambda]

People who ultimately love to play games will fall in line.

lol nope, I'm switching to PC gaming at this rate.

 

[Terra Firma]

People who ultimately love to play games will fall in line.

Same answer applies to the following hypotheticals, then:

"What if game prices are increased to $100?"

"What if you have to pay real money to reload a gun in a video game?"

"What if you must have always on requirements like SimCity but for all games?"

If Sony pulls the same crap that Microsoft has, I'll be a PC-only gamer next generation.

 

[Monty Mole]

But they won't.

They will if PS4 fails and Xbox One is successful. Although that's looking like a parallel universe right now.

 

[Marcel]

If Sony does what MS does, they can get fucked too.

.

 

[Loudninja]

Online connection is not required.

They confirmed 2 times now.

“Did we consider it? No, we didn’t consider it. The main reason being that many countries don’t have robust Internet connections. It makes sense for people to have Internet connections to play online games, but for offline games there are many countries that we saw do not really have robust Internet.”

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=554906

 

[clubstoic]

PC, steam, oculus rift, + good guy Nintendo.

 

[ExigentContact]

The question needs a bit more clarity - does the same what?

MS seems to be doing many things that are agitating people.

What if Sony was run by evil robots just like Microsoft?

 

[Ace Harding]

Playstation 4 doesn't what Xbox 1 does.

 

[Guevara]

Then I'm out. I'll wander the earth like Caine.

 

[Steroyd]

I'm not even sure what exactly Microsoft is doing right now.

 

[commedieu]

does the same what? o.o

this is a vague topic indeed...

>.<

 

[daxgame]

not a big problem. PC + WiiU it is, then.

 

[ChronoX]

I personally think Sony is going to have a similar used game architecture put into place just like Microsoft. It makes no sense for one manufacturer to do something that drastic and not the other.

 

[Ezalc]

Then Nintendo wins.

 

[PhatSaqs]

lol nope, I'm switching to PC gaming at this rate.

Sure. I liken this to all the peeps who yelled and vowed to never buy horse armor back in '05 lol.

 

[Rawket Lawnchair]

If they decide to pull a SEGA, we know what's gonna happen.

 

[fabricated backlash]

I know that Sony's philosophy seems to be on a complete different direction than what Microsoft is trying, what do you think it might happen to the gaming industry?

Edit:

To clarify, the same regarding:

Online checks at any period of time
Treatment of used games

Then I won't buy a PS4 simple as that.

Sure. I liken this to all the peeps who yelled and vowed to never buy horse armor back in '05 lol.

The XBO isn't the console we want, but it's the console we deserve.

I for one don't go along with this any longer. But feel free to ridicule me by acting as if falling for a worthless DLC item and turning over your consumer rights is the same thing.

 

[JoeInky]

People who ultimately love to play games will fall in line.

Would that line be the queue for PC gaming? Because that's sure as hell where I'd take my money if all 3 platforms went this route

 

[gngf123]

If Sony do what Microsoft announced yesterday, then I'll finally decide to buy a Wii U.

 

[Samyy]

PC + 3DS

 

[Mr. Return]

There will be always PC Gaming.

 

[Flatline]

They've already said they won't.

 

[Duxxy3]

If they do, then my future is entirely about PC games, portables and maybe a Wii U (if nintendo gets their shit together).

 

[SniperHunter]

what is the online check for? I don't get it? Is it some sort of anti-piracy measure?

 

[Alchemy]

Wii U.

 

[Carl]

Online checks at any period of time
Treatment of used games

Then it's time to pack up and find a new hobby, because i sure as fuck aren't buying either of them.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I'm sure there are some who hope this happens with Sony just so they can get clowned on as well but right now, we have almost absolutely nothing about their plans for online and used games. Nothing definitive at least.

 

[WrenchNinja]

Then Sony can get fucked like Microsoft.

 

[Gadirok]

I'm more concerned over a constant online connection over used games.

The used games thing will still be a bummer, only because bringing games to play over at a friends house won't work like it used to. Disappointing.

I buy all my games new, so this is a step backwards and punishing people who buy new.

 

[jmdajr]

They've already said they won't.

Quote?

 

[BruiserBear]

PC gaming would begin to look a whole lot more appealing to me.

 

[Marcel]

They've already said they won't.

Passing the buck to publishers is not a real answer.