I think the views takes a while to tabulate.Originally Posted by CLW
I think the views takes a while to tabulate.
Video game insights and research firm Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) has weighed in on this morning's PlayStation 4 reveal.
EEDAR's vice president of insights Jesse Divnich said the industry has been starved of new technology and new properties for so long that Sony's timing in announcing its next-gen console was "perfect".
"We're excited and anxious," Divnich said.
"Judging by today’s presentation, Sony is putting a strong focus on game content and connectivity, which is the lifeblood of any platform, and we are ecstatic that an entirely new generation of content is right around the corner. Today's announcement is a silver lining in what has been a somber year in the news for console gaming."
Divnich also weighed in on Sony's decision to announce their next-gen console ahead of competitor Microsoft, saying that while there are pros and cons to being first on the market, the current climate shows there was a definite need for innovation. With console sales stagnating and consumer interest in high-definition gaming waning, Divnich said Sony made the right decision to announce the PS4 now.
"Sony's best chance at changing momentum is being first to market. We can't stress enough to our third-party publishers [that] if you take a wait-and-see approach to the next-generation of HD platforms you will be left behind."
On the new DualShock 4 controller, Divnich expressed some concern that it could become a gimmick. However, he stated that if developers could find a way to use the controller to give players an edge in certain games (quicker grenade tosses, camera angle movements, inventory access, etc.), the controller could become a deciding factor in consumers purchasing a PS4 version of a game over another platform.
However, Divnich praised the PS4's pause/resume feature, saying it will become one of the most "heavily utilized features" on the new platform.
Finally, Divnich said he was not surprised that Sony did not announce pricing for the PS4 just yet.
"For competitive reasons, I am not surprised that pricing was not discussed," he said. "I think Sony learned a valuable lesson with the launch of the PlayStation 3 and I wouldn't expect the same mistakes to be made next generation. We wouldn't expect pricing announcements until closer to launch."
Link: http://au.gamespot.com/news/analyst-...04237?skipmc=1
Nothing really jumped at me to make me want to go out and buy this on release day. I'm only getting one new console this go around. I will wait and see what Microsoft has up it's sleeve before I comment to one or the other.
I don't see the controller as a gimmick, but more of a ease of use similar to the Vita when you toss a grenade in Call of Duty (for example).
I didn't watch the conference because the streaming was shitty as hell and lagging constantly. But sounds interesting from reading the last 9 pages. I'll have to go watch the videos of the conference later on, get the full details. Still no way in hell I'm buying a new console before 2015, but when I do jump to next gen, depending on how things actually are with the PS4 after it is released, I might have to give some serious consideration for a change to actually buying a PS4 along with a 720. Then it'd just be deciding what system would get what game purchases, because no way in fuck am I pissing away hundreds (and thousands) of dollars for two copies of the same damn game.
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The PS4 still has a Blu-Ray drive, now has 802.11n, USB3, but only Bluetooth 2.1. Ew.
Last edited by cdj; 02-20-2013 at 08:13 PM.
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Watch_Dogs out this year. Coming out for PS3, 360, WiiU, & PS4 (I'm sure 720 will be announced as well).
Wow release day delivery might save me from having to camp out 3 weeks in advance before Black Friday.Signed up
never brought up "used" games i'm sure that "issue" will come up @ E3
Nothing made me want to go out and buy it especially since I don't care about sharing anything.
Other ?: How does streaming the old PS1; PS2; PS3 games work? Do you have to buy the game again? Do you just pay for a service that gives you access to all these "classic" titles?
They didn't clarify (that I heard), but it sounded like it might be a while before those old games are available.
yeah they definitely made that clear it wouldn't be 100% at launch but the ? remains how the hell do they know i own/owned a specific PS1; PS2; PS3 title.
I'll just be keeping the PS3 in the living room....for the time being at launch.
Amazon PS4 pre-order for Watch Dogs current price = $99.99
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