Sony: PlayStation Move Is For The Hardcore
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Fuck I'd buy a PS3 for a motion controled version of Shadow of the Colossus. That game was brilliant.Hubilub said:
Simple-minded I guess was a harsh way of putting it, it's more that I'm firmly against the division of gamers into "hardcore" and "casual" demographics because the labels are used to demean others based on what they like as opposed to what others like.Donnyp said:
Andy chalked it up nicely right in that final line. I look forward to Sony Hardcore Sports Resort, and Sony Hardcore Carnival Ring Toss. Sony's tried this before, it failed, and just because they're not half-assing things this time doesn't mean devs will suddenly get more creative with their ideas. All these years and most of the Wii stuff is still forgettable garbage? How will these game being on the PS3 make them better?
I'm a college student. My room is crowded when nobody is in it, I can't imagine having to get far enough away from the tv and then swinging my arms around. When I want to play video games, or my friends want to play video games, we use controllers because they don't require movement. Not requiring physical activity is one of the selling points of video games. I left my wii at home for a reason other than it sucks (and at the cost of this PROTIP: having a wii is great for picking up chicks).
I don't see why they don't skip the motion control altogether and declare it a failure to the hardcore demographic. It won't work, it's already been proven by the Wii. Just because it's a different color and has "Sony" written on top of a hastily scratched off "Nintendo" won't make it appeal to hardcore gamers.
The only time I can see motion control working on the hardcore demographic is when we have full-fledged virtual reality. if you have a full surrounding of the game and have a reason to move about, then it will work. As it is, we're still looking at the same screen we already enjoy ourselves on. Why change what works?
The only time I can see motion control working on the hardcore demographic is when we have full-fledged virtual reality. if you have a full surrounding of the game and have a reason to move about, then it will work. As it is, we're still looking at the same screen we already enjoy ourselves on. Why change what works?
It's always fun when Sony spouts out hyperbole that would make Peter Molyneux cringe in shame. Anyone else remember how we shouldn't be critical of the PSP since we aren't crititcal of The David?
Brightly coloured suspiciously similar looking to a sex toy motion control system say what?
Motion controls are not for the hardcore. "Hardcore" players would just use it to beat people to death with. Hardcore gamer is such a stupid word
Motion controls are not for the hardcore. "Hardcore" players would just use it to beat people to death with. Hardcore gamer is such a stupid word
Hmm, Sony's cried wolf a little too many times. Besides wasn't the SIXAXIS suppose to do this or something like that when market it...
Wow there is a lot of unnecessary cynicism here...
Look, motion controls are a good idea. it's a different kind of game experience that is worth exploring, and could have (And has had a limited number of) applications amongst more serious gamers. We already had a rough draft with the Wii, and Sony just needed to fine tune the concept. Saying that Wii, "Proved" that motion control isn't for hardcore gamers is kind of like saying that all those ludicrous flying machines that failed before the Wright brothers proved that man will never fly. Certainly I'm not saying that Move is a guarantee home run, but it has a shot, and its worth waiting to see what it actually does. For starters, it appears that Sony is at least considering their more dedicated fan base, and will therefore focus on that Demographic, which is a good first step.
Motion Control isn't what sunk Wii for the more dedicated gamers. Shovelware and Nintendo's marketing did that.
Look, motion controls are a good idea. it's a different kind of game experience that is worth exploring, and could have (And has had a limited number of) applications amongst more serious gamers. We already had a rough draft with the Wii, and Sony just needed to fine tune the concept. Saying that Wii, "Proved" that motion control isn't for hardcore gamers is kind of like saying that all those ludicrous flying machines that failed before the Wright brothers proved that man will never fly. Certainly I'm not saying that Move is a guarantee home run, but it has a shot, and its worth waiting to see what it actually does. For starters, it appears that Sony is at least considering their more dedicated fan base, and will therefore focus on that Demographic, which is a good first step.
Motion Control isn't what sunk Wii for the more dedicated gamers. Shovelware and Nintendo's marketing did that.
Well ... well ... they started it!!xavierxenon said:
Actually, in this particular sense, Sony did start it by claiming it was going to provide an engaging experience for the core gamer as well as the more casual. What you say is true, the hardcore v. casual wars, along with the console wars are a titch lame. But in this blurb, I think we're just saying this likely won't work. A movement-based control scheme on PS3 likely won't capture the hardcore any more than did the Wii. OK, maybe a few more may jump on the bandwagon simply because the letters S-O-N-Y are plastered on it, but calling it thus will not make it so.
Unless you're Captain Picard. And you, Sony, are no Captain Picard!
The problem is that if there's a tide of shovelware on the back of the Move's release, pretty much every cynic will say "We told you so".
Although the fact that the thing costs the wrong end of $100 should be Sony's primary concern at this moment in time.
Although the fact that the thing costs the wrong end of $100 should be Sony's primary concern at this moment in time.