Well, if NeoGaf is a representation of the whole community I'd rather say PC gaming is for people who like to talk about games instead of playing them.
Stupid as this comment is, I fail to see how it could not be applied to "console" gaming as well.
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Pc gaming.... why wait for next gen when we have it now?
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Stupid as this comment is, I fail to see how it could not be applied to "console" gaming as well.
Really, anything but all-platform is scrub-tier.
I think it should be obvious to most reasonable people that if you have a nice PC and you can play a multiplatform game on it, it's the best way to play it. And it should be obvious that there are a ton of great PC exclusives.
But a great PC doesn't do everything.
Emulation is wonderful, but even the best emulators are often emulating original hardware delays, meaning you'll get either screen tearing or lag. Personally, I'm too picky and need to own the original hardware in some cases (but not all). And there are platforms where emulation simply can't cut it. Even Naomi/Dreamcast isn't really worth emulating, making the real hardware a necessity.
I think it should be obvious to most reasonable people that if you have a nice PC and you can play a multiplatform game on it, it's the best way to play it. And it should be obvious that there are a ton of great PC exclusives.
But a great PC doesn't do everything.
Emulation is wonderful, but even the best emulators are often emulating original hardware delays, meaning you'll get either screen tearing or lag. Personally, I'm too picky and need to own the original hardware in some cases (but not all). And there are platforms where emulation simply can't cut it. Even Naomi/Dreamcast isn't really worth emulating, making the real hardware a necessity.
GoofsterStud
Member
Next gen doesn't start tell I get my frog on!
jim-jam bongs
Member
oh dennis. we all wish we could live long enough to become a parody of ourselves.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I'm still surprised people don't think PC can "comfy couch" too at this age.
Heh I know. Just finished Prototype 2, Batman AC, and working on SR3.
All from my PC, with a 360 controller. Shit is not hard ...
A lot of people on consoles seem to think it's so hard to get this shit hooked up right, so they just don't bother. It really is not brain science, but if you enjoy 360/PS3 only more power to you.
I love my PC, and consoles. Nice to have options, prefer to play everything on PC though it's so much more enjoyable.
Never has a toad given less of a fuck.
MrNyarlathotep
Banned
Well that's a lot better than "here's some shit that isn't true ELITISTS!"
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
No, everyone should own a console. It's more like the only right answer for not owning a gaming PC is
Electivirus
Member
Not enough games that interest me on the PC. No Nintendo exclusives or Square RPGs or a plethora of other Japanese titles (particularly with handhelds) to be found. I don't care much about the graphical/performance upgrades that PC gaming offers, either. Few games that I find appealing = continued disinterest.
That, and my current laptop sucks for gaming, and I'm not upgrading for two or three games that I could get on consoles anyway.
That, and my current laptop sucks for gaming, and I'm not upgrading for two or three games that I could get on consoles anyway.
Actually, out of the vast majority of the major publishers. EA are one of the few who truly give the PC equal, if not better support. Ironically enough they are the most hated by PC gamers. It's shambolic.
Haunted
Member
That said and speaking from personal experience, it's quicker and more convenient to buy things on Steam than it is on Wiiware, XBLA and PSN.
Ease of use and convenience have stopped being in the favour of consoles and dipped towards the PC - with the right setup, obviously. The guy's setup lends itself better to consoles because he doesn't have his PC set up that way. And that's totally fine for him, just not applicable to other people.
I can say that I prefer playing Wii games over PS360 games because I have my Wii connected to the Plasma TV and my PS360 hooked up to a black and white 10" CRT, but people rightfully wouldn't let me make the general argument that Wii games are better than PS360 games because my personal setup is less than ideal.
The Omega Man
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EatinOlives
Member
Is the next Zelda game going to be on PC?
...just sayin'.
I remember when I used to care about graphics... seems like ages ago. Glad I grew out of that.
You must get nosebleeds from that high up your horse.
GoofsterStud
Member
I am guessing deteriorating eyesight is the culprit.
This thread is full of elitists. Page after page of "lol consolez". You just now bring up the horse thing?
Must have struck a nerve.
Now that's some extreme bullshit to the max. There are plenty of exclusives for each platform that are far from "scrub-tier".
EatinOlives
Member
Does it mean you too can be childish?
Not really being childish. Just wondering why you'd choose to call me out after 12+ pages of raw unfiltered PC elitism. That stuff is pretty thick.
I'm making a point that PC doesn't have games that everyone cares about nor do we all give a shit about polygon count and DX11.
D3RANG3D
Member
Is the next Zelda game going to be on PC?
...just sayin'.
I remember when I used to care about graphics... seems like ages ago. Glad I grew out of that.
Zelda hasn't been good at all this gen I don't expect that to change.
jim-jam bongs
Member
holy shit, you're right! that's another point for pc gaming, none of those shitty zelda games.
bully for you? apparently a lot of people do, if the threads about next-gen consoles are anything to go on.
GoofsterStud
Member
So why even visit the thread?
Touche.
Neither has Blizzard, and I don't expect that to change.
The title of the thread asked me why I would want to wait for next gen. I replied.
The Omega Man
Member
Is the next Zelda game going to be on PC?
...just sayin'.
I remember when I used to care about graphics... seems like ages ago. Glad I grew out of that.
you think you're better than us??!!!!
pfffffffffffff if you want to play your next Zelda you can play it right now, just choose whichever of the 4 previous ones
EatinOlives
Member
I think acting like caring about graphics is something you "grow out of", implying that people who do so are immature, is pretty childish, yes.
I'm not defending the insults from the PC gamers being hurled at other people. I've seen enough of those that I'm used to them, even if I think they're pretty low. This, though, is a pretty new bit of mental gymnastics.
MrNyarlathotep
Banned
Correcting misinformation or pointing out when someone is wrong doesn't make someone "elitist".
Gallilieo wasn't an elitist for telling people the sun doesn't revolve around the earth.
I dunno I'm pretty high up there on the console fanboyism scale and even I can admit PC gaming has plenty of great exclusives that cater to all kinds of gamers.
DX11 has an improved geometry shader support that includes tessellation. I still think this will be big for games.
I "grew out of it". I've moved on. It's something that doesn't interest me anymore. Sorry if that offended you. Was it a snide comment? Certainly. I found it deserving after sloughing through so much cliche anti console drivel. You're correct though. Two wrongs don't make a right.
Wow, just... wow. PC gamers being compared to Gallilieo. I thought I'd seen it all.
CitizenCope
Member
I do too. See my first post in this thread. I still prefer consoles. Call me crazy.
EatinOlives
Member
So what? I never said that PC isn't capable of delivering experiences that you will see next generation. The concept of generations doesn't really apply to PC in the same way, but that doesn't mean that PC gaming is not affected by the transition to next generation we are going to see on consoles.
PC gaming is indeed a great means for playing games, my problem with PC gaming is the vast majority of people who support it.
MrNyarlathotep
Banned
I got banned the last time I told someone making inflammatory and ignorant "ALL PC GAMERS ARE ELITIST!" posts to fuck off, so I went with a metaphor about how sometimes deeply held beliefs about something can be wrong instead.
And that when someone points out that someone is wrong about something, you can either choose to learn from it, or you can decry them as a heretic for daring to speak against your position.
Elitists.
It means something.
It's not just a "fuck you, how dare you tell me I'm wrong!" defence.
EDIT:
True, but I think it's possible to derive what 'next gen' experiences are likely to offer in terms of scale and capability by looking at things like 'high end' PC mods currently available.
I suspect it's not going to be long before the actual limits of game experiences are going to be the development costs (both financially but also in man hours required) rather than technical limitations anyway.
D3RANG3D
Member
Comparing a company (Blizzard) that quality offering have falling slightly to a company that doesn't know which way is up.
I never said "ALL PC GAMERS ARE ELITIST". Also, kudos to your subtle yet flavorful use of bolding. Creativity is always appreciated.
There is, unfortunately, enough PC elitism on gaming forums that if translated in to something palpable would have the density of a black hole. It's a dark and destructive force that demands you assimilate or be purged in the name of Gabe Newell. Funny you should use the word "heretic" as PC gamers often bring a Christian like quality to a platform debate. You either worship and love our Lord Gabe Newell or you shall forever be banished from the realm and all presence of your being shall be erased from human history.
It just so has it that I like my console games, and I don't care for what the PC offers graphics or otherwise. I enjoy a good PC game here and there, for sure, but I'm not going to sit here farting in to a wine glass and drinking of this swill that "I've gots my next genz right hur so why I needs them consolez?" That's great you have a platform of choice. No need to feel that you must desecrate the holy ground of others to fight the good fight. We're all fine over on this side of the fence
RukusProvider
Banned
I'm back to PC gaming because the console generation went on too long.
Once new gen kicks off, i'll be back on the 360 replacement. Until then, it's back to your regularly scheduled, crashes, patches, shitty drivers and a touch of beta testing.
Once new gen kicks off, i'll be back on the 360 replacement. Until then, it's back to your regularly scheduled, crashes, patches, shitty drivers and a touch of beta testing.
I wasn't talking about multiplatform games when I said "all-platform", I was talking about the platforms one owns.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
No GamePad support.....are you high bra?
PCs have had GamePads for years.
Windows blows....are some people still stuck on Vista or something?
Get serious bra
Image Search GamePad and tell me the first 100 results.
Gamepad is just another word for Controller...actually its much more widespread than controller.
Pretty much everyone i know says "pass the pad"...so dont come here all smug and shit like Wii Us Gamepad is the only gamepad in the world and simply mentioning the word GamePad suddenly means you are talking about the Wii Us GamePad.
Who let these Juniors in, what the fuck is this shit......have you never played a game on PC....the average game is as plug and play as it gets.
Hahaha, this is a joke, nah this has to be a joke... you must not have touched a PC game in the last 20 years or some shit.
Seriously whats up with the new wave of juniors.....now they are just saying shit for the sake of saying it without any real evidence.
The 360s pad is pretty much setup in all major releases, it plays exactly as it would if you were actually on 360....the only "setting up" you need to do is invert the Y axis if thats what floats your boat.
P.S M/KB > Pad when it comes to FPS and RTS games.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I feel dumber having read this. Also, the bolded is a good part of PC gaming...
evil solrac v3.0
Member
and consoles also have games that not everyone cares about, see? it can be the other way too. and A LOT of people give a damn about graphics, a whole hell of a lot. it's the first selling point of a console/graphics card.
evil solrac v3.0
Member
and how could console owners feel attacked in this thread when we've had gems such as :
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and how about
or this doozy
or this little saucy number
this one is a probably a trolling comment (or just joking but in these threads you never know)
and finally, last but not least.
seriously now, still with the constant ipgrade bullshit? that is demonstrably false and I dare say it's people with an agenda that like to push this as if it gospel. so i ask again, who's attacking who? these threads always end the same, feelings hurt, bannings galore (21 the last time) and nobody learning anything from these increasingly bloody encounters.
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and how about
or this doozy
or this little saucy number
Well, if NeoGaf is a representation of the whole community I'd rather say PC gaming is for people who like to talk about games instead of playing them.
this one is a probably a trolling comment (or just joking but in these threads you never know)
and finally, last but not least.
seriously now, still with the constant ipgrade bullshit? that is demonstrably false and I dare say it's people with an agenda that like to push this as if it gospel. so i ask again, who's attacking who? these threads always end the same, feelings hurt, bannings galore (21 the last time) and nobody learning anything from these increasingly bloody encounters.
Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
Not one PC exclusive interests me. Lol Fortnite.
Need my last of us.
Need my last of us.
D3RANG3D
Member
Oh here's another doozy.
Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
Not interested in flight sims or anything like that either.