Walking simulator is a real industry term bro.
E3 2018
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The last of us 2 isn't a groundbreaking AAA title. Its a sequel to a game we have all played before, not a new IP. No different from Gears 2 to 4 or Halo 2 to 5. Which are exclusives to their own platform getting ANOTHER sequel.
Spider-Man looks but its going to be the same mechanics from Sunset Overdrive, which used the same mechanics from Ratchet and Clank because they are all from the same developer. Again something we have all played before. Nothing AAA or groundbreaking there.
The indie scene is where its all happening at the moment and has been for a while.
The second you mention TLOU/Uncharted/God of war etc in anything but a perfect 10/10 score you awaken demons apparently.
I assume you haven't played any of the above games? they are not walking simulators....
Soldato
I thought it was a good conference from MS, it was quite long but I wasn't bored at any time and most of the games I was interested in, really pleased there's a new Devil May Cry.
It feels like MS have used their deep pockets to try and win gamers back. Hopefully they will allow Ninja Theory creative freedom with their games as I think they're a great studio.
It feels like MS have used their deep pockets to try and win gamers back. Hopefully they will allow Ninja Theory creative freedom with their games as I think they're a great studio.
Again, walking simulator is a real industry term.
I've completed TLOU, and horizon zero dawn.. only part played a few of the uncharted games and i don't claim any other god of war other than the latest is a walking sim.
Soldato
Well thanks for that Bro, but you obviously have no idea what one is bro.
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My point is not just new ips , it more about interesting Games which have deep stories and immersive worlds also showing off next gen technology, Microsoft made the Xbox one x but no real groundbreaking exclusive content to exploit it ? All Microsoft have is the hardware and thid party titles which harness the Xbox one x power which is good and Xbox 360 backward compatibility.. but my point is where are the AAA exclusives like what Sony has to offer ..
Credit where credit is due - they were panned for XBox One not being as powerful as PS4 and so fixed that, next was not enough titles and they seem to be sorting that, not least with the 5 new studios. Add Xbox Play Pass and that I play on a PC as well so "play anywhere" works well for me and I'm happy enough. Interesting to see they announced next gen Xbox hardware in development as well - I wonder if Sony have deep enough pockets to compete next time out if MS are serious about gaming again.
Soldato
They don't have any, they know that hence the reason they are now buying studios. Unfortunately we wont see those games for another 2-3 years which will then probably tie in with the new Xbox they announced was in development (strange why they choose to mention that as there wasn't really any need).
In the meantime they are using the MS money to buy exclusive content etc from third parties. They messed up on this generation but I think Phil Spencer is putting them in the right direction for the next.
Sorry, for me Sony have a couple of interesting games I can't get on Xbox otherwise everything else is cross platform and generally inferior to the Xbox X version so "meh".
Hopefully this brings Sony back investing heavily to compete which is only good news for every one
Caporegime
Haven't followed Cyberpunk but my initial thought was it looked a bit like Deus Ex. Hopefully it'll be a game worthy of being compared to Deus Ex in terms of game play unlike the dumbed down sequels.
Strange comment to make considering the sales figures for the hardware and cross platform games. Surely it's MS that need to start investing, which is what they now seem to be doing, to compete again?
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Indeed, and with MS quite clearly spending and being serious in competing hopefully it spurs Sony to invest going forward rather than resting on their laurels as they did somewhat with PS4 Pro.
I don't think sony have any chance of competing with xbox in terms of "spending" i read somewhere that with their aquisitions budget, microsoft could buy sony 17 times over each year.
Yea i know its a term and TLOU and HZD had a lot of interaction its not classed as walking simulator....
Soldato
Credit to MS, they could have backed down and accepted second place but they've shown they're serious and willing to spend. I've got all 3 consoles and anything that keeps the leader (Sony imo) competitive has to be a good thing. I still think Sony have the current generation pretty well sewn up in term of the best exclusives but MS have bought some very interesting studios and hopefully will give them the resources to kick out some top notch games in the future.