fi3rypho3nix
Banned
"stright...ignorance"
What did you say that?
What did you say that?
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'Microsoft's silence at CES could be the start of a tough year for the Xbox.'
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davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
Fredescu said:
isn't it linked to his tag?
No, that's his GAF for dummies guide. He did a few longish stories characterising all the consoles as people, and applying the story to the sales news of the day. It started out in the MC threads, but he was asked not to put them in there anymore, so he started hosting them offsite.
Edit: Here it is http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2353571/1/
Edit: Here it is http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2353571/1/
Psychotext
Member
Talking of sales age... I've noticed the general tension and fanboy activity levels are definitely heightening as we close in on this month's NPD. Later part of the week is going to be explosive.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
ok, so the 360 doesn't have Halo in 08 (actually it sort of does but anyway), the lineup is still better than the Wii's for 08 and only slightly behind the PS3s.
I fail to see them seriously struggle this year.
The only thing I see as a real killer is the lack of standard HDD. That really WILL catch up with them and bite them in the ass.
I think the RROD thing is overstated. I worked at EB during the PS2 launch and we got a shitload of them back at EB stores around Australia and no one cared, people still bought them.
I know a few mums who have bought their kids 360s for Christmas, and they wouldn't even know of the RROD issues. The article has some points, problem is, those points only apply to people like us, they don't actually apply to the masses he/she is referring to.
I fail to see them seriously struggle this year.
The only thing I see as a real killer is the lack of standard HDD. That really WILL catch up with them and bite them in the ass.
I think the RROD thing is overstated. I worked at EB during the PS2 launch and we got a shitload of them back at EB stores around Australia and no one cared, people still bought them.
I know a few mums who have bought their kids 360s for Christmas, and they wouldn't even know of the RROD issues. The article has some points, problem is, those points only apply to people like us, they don't actually apply to the masses he/she is referring to.
dirtmonkey37
flinging feces ---->
This thread is far too large for something that is absolute bullshit.
But hell, let me add another post to it
But hell, let me add another post to it
Revelations
Banned
Shpeshal Ed said:
Peter Jacksons Halo Chronicles might be annouced this year. Also we have Halo Wars coming out this year as well as a good assortment of western and japanese rpgs slated for the box.
Neither of them got a chance to answer. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU KIDS DOING?" All three of them cringed--it was the voice of the school's truancy officer, Mr. Recession. "New rules in effect--you can't use the football field for personal use without my permission."
"It--it was all Sony's idea!" said Microsoft. "He's been making fun of us for years!"
"Doesn't matter. Microsoft and Nintendo, get to the principal's office. I have a feeling there'll be a lengthy suspension for both of you."
As Microsoft and Nintendo headed off, Mr. Recession's hand slid down to Sony's bottom. "Your latest projects have been quite disappointing, Sony. You'll be serving your suspension in my office, where you'll get some...hard...lessons in discipline."
"Yes...sir." I have enough lube to ride this out, thought Sony. I hope.
THE END
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carbonbased
Member
you sir are amazing.WinFonda said:
Psychotext
Member
/steps away from the threadDeadTrees said:
The Faceless Master
Member
:lol :lol :lolWinFonda said:
LiveFromKyoto
Member
Next week on DeConsole Jr. High, Nintendo is caught with mushrooms in his locker, Microsoft has a heart attack but the ambulance will only come after a 25 minute phone call to 9-11 India, and is NGage...teenpregnant??
TheArchitect
Member
This is ridiculous, no doubt to incite Microsoft to take some form of action to hurt itself. They are far in the lead of the PS3. To succeed all they need to do is maintain the advantages they already have. Doing any more than that wouldn't be very smart on their part.
A smart man would look for what is missing in the picture, not assume the absence of presence at CES is due to failure. Companies have budgets, and resources. Those resources just don't vanish into thin air. Things are much more gradual than that in real life. Most likely they are funneling their resources in their games division somewhere else in the games division. Where in the games division... now that is the question?
A smart man would look for what is missing in the picture, not assume the absence of presence at CES is due to failure. Companies have budgets, and resources. Those resources just don't vanish into thin air. Things are much more gradual than that in real life. Most likely they are funneling their resources in their games division somewhere else in the games division. Where in the games division... now that is the question?
TheArchitect
Member
Additionally, if I remember correctly, Sony did 1.5 billion, Nintendo did 2.5 billion, and Microsoft did 3.5 billion dollars in 360 related business. Granted the article is talking about the "tough" road ahead in 2008. But from looking at the bottom line, I just don't see it.