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How would you like to see next gen play out?
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sixteen-bit
Member
Just give me my used games, thank you.
I just want my usual "boring" powerful consoles with the same controller as 360/ps3/ps2/xbox. I'd like a healthier industry though, like more successful AA games to go with the standard AAA stuff but at the end of the day you can't make people buy stuff they're not interested in. Those will probably end up being xbla/PSN exclusive since they'll be guaranteed bombs if they sell at retail.
The Mana Legend
Banned
More Japanese companies embracing Steam. I honestly have no idea what some of these companies are thinking. For example, do you know how little it would cost and how much money Square-Enix would make if they just released some of their classics on Steam?
As of now it looks like I'll be PC only since I play 90% of my games through steam sales and rentals so if they cut out used/rentals they can fuck off for all I care.
Same for Sony/Nintendo if their controllers are an ergonomic disaster again even if they don't block rentals/borrowed/used etc.
Same for Sony/Nintendo if their controllers are an ergonomic disaster again even if they don't block rentals/borrowed/used etc.
Phonomezer
Banned
Larger support for Indie/mid-tier developers on XBLA/PSN/etc
OldJadedGamer
Banned
I want more and easier ways to play and connect to my friends online.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Just give me powerful consoles, sequels to my favourite IPs and used games.
I want Sony brought to their knees. When they're on their knees, I want Sega to buy them, for 65 yen. I then want Sega to turn the business around (rebrand PS4 to Dreamcast 2) and stomp MS & Nintendo into submission. Then Sega can buy Valve and together, release the console that I really want. I'll stick with iOS for portable stuff and the PC, well, is the PC.
shadyspace
Banned
I would like an HD Nintendo console.
You will get Sonic 2013.
That's what you want to happen or that's your predictions for what will happen?
You're depressing if the answer is the former.
Ninja Moomin
Banned
Personally I'd like to see everyone do well....
But mostly I'd like to see Sony return to their former glory - they have so much in-house dev capability and so many amazing exclusive franchises that we would all be worse off if they don't turn it around.
Games like uncharted 2 and 3 push the whole industry to strive for better things. IMO.
But mostly I'd like to see Sony return to their former glory - they have so much in-house dev capability and so many amazing exclusive franchises that we would all be worse off if they don't turn it around.
Games like uncharted 2 and 3 push the whole industry to strive for better things. IMO.
badcrumble
Member
Sequels to my favorite franchises (e.g. Bayonetta) by good developers, total cessation of development on franchises I don't care about (e.g. Lost Planet) in in favor of new and interesting IPs.
If there's no backwards compatibility in the PS4, I hope Apple/Valve enters the console gaming industry as disruptively as possible and eliminates Sony for being so consumer-unfriendly as to obsolete everyone's old game libraries.
I want Kingdom Hearts' story to get even more convoluted.
If there's no backwards compatibility in the PS4, I hope Apple/Valve enters the console gaming industry as disruptively as possible and eliminates Sony for being so consumer-unfriendly as to obsolete everyone's old game libraries.
I want Kingdom Hearts' story to get even more convoluted.
NEOPARADIGM
Banned
No jaggies.
100% customizable controls standard.
100% customizable controls standard.
Streets Of Rage 4 is the real goal.
This.
I'd like to see all Japanese third parties start releasing their games on PC. Then I don't even need to bother with consoles.
But since that probably won't happen I'd at least like region locking to die. (Watch Sony re-introducing it and everyone else sticking with it. Nintendo will probably lock games to individual countries next)
But since that probably won't happen I'd at least like region locking to die. (Watch Sony re-introducing it and everyone else sticking with it. Nintendo will probably lock games to individual countries next)
semiconscious
Member
lots of affordable ($30-$40), well-designed (if not graphically-staggering) b-titles. yes, i can dream 
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MMaRsu
Banned
Jaded Alyx
Member
No closures.
I'd really like Nintendo's digital delivery service to do well enough that they start ramping up the amount and scope of first party games targeted at it, more akin to XBLA and PSN's top tier stuff.
I really think they could excel in that space. They've got a ton of IP to play with that might not have the relevancy to do well at retail anymore, but that would be perfect for the $10-15 DD platform. Or they could actually allow some of their teams to use that platform to float new IP. And while not the most original avenue, the prospect of HD remakes/reskins of some of their most sacred cows could be pretty amazing if done right.
I really think they could excel in that space. They've got a ton of IP to play with that might not have the relevancy to do well at retail anymore, but that would be perfect for the $10-15 DD platform. Or they could actually allow some of their teams to use that platform to float new IP. And while not the most original avenue, the prospect of HD remakes/reskins of some of their most sacred cows could be pretty amazing if done right.
Angry Fork
Member
No motion controls.
No on-disc/day one DLC.
Dedicated servers on games that need it and can afford it (COD).
PSN to remain free to play online.
No on-disc/day one DLC.
Dedicated servers on games that need it and can afford it (COD).
PSN to remain free to play online.
StAidan
Member
My likes are pretty simple. I've rarely been more than mildly interested in the games available on Microsoft and Sony consoles, so as usual I'll only be buying Nintendo's hardware, if any.
At the same time, I'd like to see all three companies do well enough to maintain a healthy sense of competition.
More and better uses of motion control would also be nice. After playing Skyward Sword, I don't ever want a new 3D Zelda without motion controls, but there were serious moments of jank in SS's controls that need to be remedied.
EDIT: Oh, and if Nintendo jumps on the "DLC everywhere" bandwagon then I might just stop console gaming altogether.
At the same time, I'd like to see all three companies do well enough to maintain a healthy sense of competition.
More and better uses of motion control would also be nice. After playing Skyward Sword, I don't ever want a new 3D Zelda without motion controls, but there were serious moments of jank in SS's controls that need to be remedied.
EDIT: Oh, and if Nintendo jumps on the "DLC everywhere" bandwagon then I might just stop console gaming altogether.
Jasper Avenue
Member
Good games.
DimmuBurgerKing
Member
Honest to goodness online with gamer tags, multiple accounts, etc for Nintendo's console
Backwards compatibility so I don't have to keep my old consoles to play old favorites
Regular controller options
JRPGs
Backwards compatibility so I don't have to keep my old consoles to play old favorites
Regular controller options
JRPGs
You a PS3 only gamer?
As for me, I just want AAA's to have a bigger emphasis on gameplay, characterization and storytelling than the presentation carnival we've all had to endure and be apart of this Gen.
And yes, this is a stealth NieR post.
Alx
Member
Dreamcast 2.
No seriously, I don't know if I'll really bother with next gen. I'll probably take what's available if I'm interested enough, but I don't think I'll spend too much time gaming any more. As a consequence I'll probably favor small games available as digital download... if anything I hope it will help arcade games coming back.
I wouldn't mind getting some fresh blood too. Sony/Playstation is a tired brand, Nintendo is still stuck in its own little world, MS hasn't been bad as a new contender but since it enters its third generation it could become conservative. If the rumors of Apple and/or Valve hardware become true, things could become interesting.
No seriously, I don't know if I'll really bother with next gen. I'll probably take what's available if I'm interested enough, but I don't think I'll spend too much time gaming any more. As a consequence I'll probably favor small games available as digital download... if anything I hope it will help arcade games coming back.
I wouldn't mind getting some fresh blood too. Sony/Playstation is a tired brand, Nintendo is still stuck in its own little world, MS hasn't been bad as a new contender but since it enters its third generation it could become conservative. If the rumors of Apple and/or Valve hardware become true, things could become interesting.
Host Samurai
Member
-Middle of the road games
-Better Japanese support
-Pricing structure for certain titles based on budget. Not every game should be $60
-100% BC. New Xbox should play OG, 360 and XBLA titles and PS4 needs to support PS1,PS2,PS3,PSN and for bonus points make it a docking station for PSP and Vita to play on the big screen.
-Better Japanese support
-Pricing structure for certain titles based on budget. Not every game should be $60
-100% BC. New Xbox should play OG, 360 and XBLA titles and PS4 needs to support PS1,PS2,PS3,PSN and for bonus points make it a docking station for PSP and Vita to play on the big screen.
I dunno, that's setting the bar quite high.
same here.
- MS and Sony both launch at the end of 2013
- MS goes for a more moderate jump in power compared to Sony but still dominantly outclasses Nintendo with taking a relatively minor loss
- MS focuses much more on services, apps, windows 8 integration, kinect, etc. over game development. XB3 has a handful of console exclusives but mostly becomes the defacto console for multiplatform games.
- Sony focuses on another beast of a machine but prices more aggressively than this gen, taking another huge loss per console.
- PS4 sales trail woefully behind XB3 because it targets only the hardcore without properly addressing the expanded market
- The Wii U tablet is a hit with the expanded market but falls short of matching the same excitement and fervor created by the original wii-mote.
- Both XB3 and PS4 sales trail behind Wii U for the first 3-4 years primarily due to higher price and missing the tablet controller boat. However, XB3 and Wii U sales are closer than 360 and Wii sales were this gen. At the end of 5 years, the worldwide LTD are roughly 85 mil - 60mil - 40 mil for Wii U, XB3, and PS4 respectively.
- Launch prices are $300 and $400 for Wii U and XB3/PS4 respectively. MS and Sony both also have $500 SKUs but they are more premium packages and the $400 SKU is not a tard pack.
- 360 continues to sell moderately well for the first few years of the next gen, bringing it's final LTD to 80-85 mil. Wii tops out at a little under 105 mil
- After 6 years on the market, Wii U's successor is released in 2018, is only marginally more powerful than XB3 and PS4
- Both MS and Sony decide to follow the same pattern they did this generation and keeps XB3 and PS4 successors off the market until 2021
- Final LTDs in 2021: Wii U: slightly less than 100 mil, XB3: 90 mil, PS4: 55mil
- Nintendo dominates Japan, MS dominates NA, tend to go back and forth in Europe
- MS goes for a more moderate jump in power compared to Sony but still dominantly outclasses Nintendo with taking a relatively minor loss
- MS focuses much more on services, apps, windows 8 integration, kinect, etc. over game development. XB3 has a handful of console exclusives but mostly becomes the defacto console for multiplatform games.
- Sony focuses on another beast of a machine but prices more aggressively than this gen, taking another huge loss per console.
- PS4 sales trail woefully behind XB3 because it targets only the hardcore without properly addressing the expanded market
- The Wii U tablet is a hit with the expanded market but falls short of matching the same excitement and fervor created by the original wii-mote.
- Both XB3 and PS4 sales trail behind Wii U for the first 3-4 years primarily due to higher price and missing the tablet controller boat. However, XB3 and Wii U sales are closer than 360 and Wii sales were this gen. At the end of 5 years, the worldwide LTD are roughly 85 mil - 60mil - 40 mil for Wii U, XB3, and PS4 respectively.
- Launch prices are $300 and $400 for Wii U and XB3/PS4 respectively. MS and Sony both also have $500 SKUs but they are more premium packages and the $400 SKU is not a tard pack.
- 360 continues to sell moderately well for the first few years of the next gen, bringing it's final LTD to 80-85 mil. Wii tops out at a little under 105 mil
- After 6 years on the market, Wii U's successor is released in 2018, is only marginally more powerful than XB3 and PS4
- Both MS and Sony decide to follow the same pattern they did this generation and keeps XB3 and PS4 successors off the market until 2021
- Final LTDs in 2021: Wii U: slightly less than 100 mil, XB3: 90 mil, PS4: 55mil
- Nintendo dominates Japan, MS dominates NA, tend to go back and forth in Europe
i think games of today are so concerned about good graphics that they regret the most important part... gameplay
next gen... i want GAMEPLAY!!
also... BUG/GLITCH-FREE games!
wait... how next gen plays out?
uh... Nintendo gets its niche loyal fans... Sony and Microsoft toe to toe with their multiplats... Apple makes a console entrance that bombs all three...
next gen... i want GAMEPLAY!!
also... BUG/GLITCH-FREE games!
wait... how next gen plays out?
uh... Nintendo gets its niche loyal fans... Sony and Microsoft toe to toe with their multiplats... Apple makes a console entrance that bombs all three...