Sony Will Showcase Over 40 Games at E3

[windlenot]

I want to see a console do something a PC can't beyond have exclusives. At the moment it's "is cheaper... just".

Well, I like split screen. It means a lot to me, being a college student.

 

[windlenot]

I want to see a console do something a PC can't beyond have exclusives. At the moment it's "is cheaper... just".

Well, I like split screen. It means a lot to me, being a college student.

PC already does it.

http://www.pcsplitscreen.co.uk/

The availability of split-screen depends more on the developer than the platform.

Huh. I didn't know that, and now I do. Thanks!

But still on my point, it's not nearly as widespread and excpected. And as I just started getting into PC gaming with my laptop, it's not even good enough to process split-screen, probably. But hey, it's out there and it's kinda my fault for having a piss-poor computer. Or is it?

 

[The_Echo]

So Sony plans to fill their stage-time with talk about a multitude of games? Probably the best thing they can do. That way, they won't have time to talk about the restrictions and limitations they're planning for PS4 console owners.

I still can't see Sony suddenly becoming magnanimous towards customers and their right to freely use what they've purchased. I bet it won't be a month after the release of the PS4 that they're suing someone for jailbreaking the console.

Well that's awfully cynical. Sony's doing a lot of one-upmanship with regards to Microsoft, and a lot of damage control with regards to the PS3's failures. They're being very aggressive this time around, and doing something to upset their potential customers (especially decisions which a certain other company has already received much flak for) doesn't seem like the grandest idea.

OT: I'm excite. That's a lot of games, which means a lot of actual news from E3 this year. (As I recall, last year's was really... just an advertisement for games we already knew about..)

 

[Arawn]

Both Sony and MS will be putting their best foot forward to be sure. The fact Sony also said no backwards compatibility is very odd to me. I for one would think it great for a system to play the previous gen. I forget if that extended to the PSN games as well. None the less if they're that focused on making PS4 it's own system without relying on past games; then they better floor everyone at E3. No holding back. MS is on thin ice (and hot water) with it's fans. Won't be too hard for Sony fans to join in on the rage. Problem is if expectations are too high, nothing Sony does will matter. Self hyping ourselves isn't going to do any good. Just got to wait and see. MS might pull out of the apparent nose dive, but not having a chat session after their presentation makes me doubtful. Nintendo might surprise everyone, Sony could flop. Nothing is guaranteed. 2 more days.....

 

[Caiphus]

When they try and do something a PC doesn't, they tend to come up with things like "watch you masturbate."

And "require you log in every 24 hours."

That provided my keyboard with a handy shower. Thanks, Zachary, it needed a good clean.

On topic: Not hugely interested in any of the games in the news post. I hear The Last of Us is pretty good, but isn't an exclusive... So we're back to exclusives being the only selling point again.

I guess GT6 could be good. Haven't got a steering wheel, so racing games on the PC are a bit pants. Would like properly destructible cars this time kthx. Won't get it though. Just weird bumper car physics again, I'm sure.

 

[RicoADF]

Right now, I just feel like clutching my old systems and never letting go. Sony, just say you aren't going the MS route and you'll have the next gen locked down. Otherwise it'll be just Wii U and PC for me.

May I direct you to these fine links:
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-ps4-won-t-block-used-games-246220.phtml

http://kotaku.com/5985874/ps4-will-not-require-an-always+online-connection

The PS4 doesn't require the internet to play games and doesn't block used games, there are other sources that say the same, a quick google search or even search of this website will show it.

OT: Good to hear, I look forward to seeing what I'll be picking up with my new PS4

Both Sony and MS will be putting their best foot forward to be sure. The fact Sony also said no backwards compatibility is very odd to me. I for one would think it great for a system to play the previous gen. I forget if that extended to the PSN games as well. None the less if they're that focused on making PS4 it's own system without relying on past games; then they better floor everyone at E3. No holding back. MS is on thin ice (and hot water) with it's fans. Won't be too hard for Sony fans to join in on the rage. Problem is if expectations are too high, nothing Sony does will matter. Self hyping ourselves isn't going to do any good. Just got to wait and see. MS might pull out of the apparent nose dive, but not having a chat session after their presentation makes me doubtful. Nintendo might surprise everyone, Sony could flop. Nothing is guaranteed. 2 more days.....

Unfortunately because their switching from the cell chipset to the x86 that PC's use it isn't possible (atleast not within reason) to do backwards compatibility. They would need to build a PS3 into the PS4, which would drive costs up something Sony is trying to avoid. I wish they would offer such a system but I can understand why that isn't viable. On the bright side, they have said that it will help in future which sounds like they plan to stay with standard PC chipsets for the next console/s, which would remove the issue in the future.

 

[Foolery]

You forgot the 90 minute conference of Pokemon X and Y.

Seriously, this'll be awesome.

Woah, hold on. A 90 minute conference on X and Y? Kick-ass. I'm actually excited for E3 this time. I hope they the evolution chains of the starters.