Razer states the obvious today: PC gaming is not dead, promises more on 8/26.

Taking out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal and launching a new website pcgamingisnotdead.com today, Razer, the computer peripherials maker, declares that PC gaming is not dead, and tells us that they have a big announcement coming on August 26th.

I am not a Razer fan (more of a Logitech guy), but what does this mean? Are they planning to release some new niche product?

At any rate, I am not holding my breath.

Link: http://kotaku.com/5833247/death-of-pc-gaming-scheduled-to-be-disproven-on-august-26

How many threads about this are necassary? It's quite obvious that PC gaming isn't dead.

I think Razer did a very good job with the site. But isn't a full page ad in the Wall Street Journal a little bit overkill?

How many threads about this are necassary? It's quite obvious that PC gaming isn't dead.

turtlethetaffer

This is the first time this has been posted(at least, on SW)

How many threads about this are necassary? It's quite obvious that PC gaming isn't dead.

turtlethetaffer

This is going to be an announcement from Razer... This hasn't been done before.

I think Razer did a very good job with the site. But isn't a full page ad in the Wall Street Journal a little bit overkill?

Phoenix534

I have a subscription to the WSJ and I saw the ad in it today when I picked up my paper from the front door. But, honestly though, I rarely ever look at the ads, and the WSJ's main audience (white collar professionals) probably wouldn't know what Razer is unless they work in the computer peripherals industry.

They did it just to pad the hype some for gamers reading Kotaku. "Oh look, we even took out an ad in the Wall Street Journal (which you probably don't even read) to prove how serious we are!"

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How many threads about this are necassary? It's quite obvious that PC gaming isn't dead.

Phoenix534

This is the first time this has been posted(at least, on SW)

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How many threads about this are necassary? It's quite obvious that PC gaming isn't dead.

djsifer01

This is the first time this has been posted(at least, on SW)

That isn't what this thread is about. Did you even glance at the OP?

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This is the first time this has been posted(at least, on SW)

Phoenix534

That isn't what this thread is about. Did you even glance at the OP?

People never read the OPs... A sign of how widespread short attention spans on the Internet are.

this goes to show what a sad state PC gaming is in...I mean a peripheral manufacturer is releasing ads to tell people PC gaming is not dead..wow just wow.

Probably a device.. Remember that laptop thingy before?

Or a......... mouse pad????!!

Some have been saying this since like 1985. Yet, here the PC is not only developing games but having the most AAA/AA exclusives every year. Ironic that such a thriving platform is considered "dead" by some.

this goes to show what a sad state PC gaming is in...I mean a peripheral manufacturer is releasing ads to tell people PC gaming is not dead..wow just wow.

Harisemo

this goes to show what a sad state PC gaming is in...I mean a peripheral manufacturer is releasing ads to tell people PC gaming is not dead..wow just wow.

Harisemo

It's called PR. They're obviously releasing some kind of peripheral and are trying to get people to notice. I suppose you can't expect everyone to understand business practices. :roll:

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[QUOTE="djsifer01"]Seriously? People having been saying PC gaming is dead for years on this board.The_Capitalist

That isn't what this thread is about. Did you even glance at the OP?

People never read the OPs... A sign of how widespread short attention spans on the Internet are.

It's a sad place this Internet we live in.

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this goes to show what a sad state PC gaming is in...I mean a peripheral manufacturer is releasing ads to tell people PC gaming is not dead..wow just wow.

_VenomX

They have Razer. Well, 360 does at least.

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This is the first time this has been posted(at least, on SW)

Phoenix534

That isn't what this thread is about. Did you even glance at the OP?

If they got the intel atom out of the Razer Switchblade Handheldand replaced it with a AMD apu I might consider then :P

Taking out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal and launching a new website pcgamingisnotdead.com today, Razer, the computer peripherials maker, declares that PC gaming is not dead, and tells us that they have a big announcement coming on August 26th.

I am not a Razer fan (more of a Logitech guy), but what does this mean? Are they planning to release some new niche product?

At any rate, I am not holding my breath.

Link: http://kotaku.com/5833247/death-of-pc-gaming-scheduled-to-be-disproven-on-august-26

The_Capitalist

Perhaps they'll use the new netbook AMD C-60 or E-450 APUs.

AMD C-60 replaces C-50 in 9 watts space. Existing C-50 moves under C-60.

AMD E-450 replaces E-350 in 18 watts space. ExistingE-350 moves under E-450.

Most of the improvements is towards the GpGPU.

Next stop, AMD Hondo i.e. the next Z APU series.

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this goes to show what a sad state PC gaming is in...I mean a peripheral manufacturer is releasing ads to tell people PC gaming is not dead..wow just wow.

_VenomX

actually razer does has some console peripherals

Of course a PC accessory maker would declare that PC gaming is not dead, that's how they sell their products.:roll: Using my own two eyes I can see PC gaming is dead, even with the lies of this company trying to convince me otherwise. For instance, did you notice all the huge Steam sales recently? They were clearing stock, all most like a going out of business sale! Proof that PC gaming, if not completely dead, is mostly dead.:lol:

Of course a PC accessory maker would declare that PC gaming is not dead, that's how they sell their products.:roll: Using my own two eyes I can see PC gaming is dead, even with the lies of this company trying to convince me otherwise. For instance, did you notice all the huge Steam sales recently? They were clearing stock, all most like a going out of business sale! Proof that PC gaming, if not completely dead, is mostly dead.:lol:

Giant_Panda

There's no"actual" stock with Valve's Steam DD service.

There's nothing abnormal with Steam's sales pattern.

It's a sad place this Internet we live in.

Phoenix534

What? A world where people choose avatar's marking their intelligence?

Of course a PC accessory maker would declare that PC gaming is not dead, that's how they sell their products.:roll: Using my own two eyes I can see PC gaming is dead, even with the lies of this company trying to convince me otherwise. For instance, did you notice all the huge Steam sales recently? They were clearing stock, all most like a going out of business sale! Proof that PC gaming, if not completely dead, is mostly dead.:lol:

Giant_Panda

Considering they brought in an estimated 1 billion US dollar revenue in 2010, and over 200 million US dollars in Q1 2011, I think they're doing just fine :roll:

Of course a PC accessory maker would declare that PC gaming is not dead, that's how they sell their products.:roll: Using my own two eyes I can see PC gaming is dead, even with the lies of this company trying to convince me otherwise. For instance, did you notice all the huge Steam sales recently? They were clearing stock, all most like a going out of business sale! Proof that PC gaming, if not completely dead, is mostly dead.:lol:

Giant_Panda

[QUOTE="_VenomX"][QUOTE="Harisemo"]

this goes to show what a sad state PC gaming is in...I mean a peripheral manufacturer is releasing ads to tell people PC gaming is not dead..wow just wow.

Harisemo

actually razer does has some console peripherals

I wonder what razer would do if they opened up a studiostarted making games for PC

Pc gaming has been dead for 30 years according to the analysts.

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this goes to show what a sad state PC gaming is in...I mean a peripheral manufacturer is releasing ads to tell people PC gaming is not dead..wow just wow.

_VenomX

YEs, its called madcatz. See the 'Z', that makes it cool.

its like im really in 2009

people are saying console gaming is dying now, get with the times

It's not gonna die due to hardware manufacturers ALONE. There are also things like MMO's, competivive gaming which will ALWAYS be superior to console MP gaming. The most sold game of ALL TIME was on PC. PC gaming is alive and well, evolving every year. It's amazing really, how die-hard consolites can be ignorant.

It's not gonna die due to hardware manufacturers ALONE. There are also things like MMO's, competivive gaming which will ALWAYS be superior to console MP gaming. The most sold game of ALL TIME was on PC. PC gaming is alive and well, evolving every year. It's amazing really, how die-hard consolites can be ignorant.

SovietsUnited

Some consolite told it's dying because the PC doesn't have Block buster exclusives (AKA interactive movie :lol:)

Of course a PC accessory maker would declare that PC gaming is not dead, that's how they sell their products.:roll: Using my own two eyes I can see PC gaming is dead, even with the lies of this company trying to convince me otherwise. For instance, did you notice all the huge Steam sales recently? They were clearing stock, all most like a going out of business sale! Proof that PC gaming, if not completely dead, is mostly dead.:lol:

Giant_Panda

Digital distribution services don't have a "stock".

And the PC market alone is greater than all the console and handheld platforms markets combined. Yes, ALL console and handheld platforms, combined together. "Mostly dead" lolwut.

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Of course a PC accessory maker would declare that PC gaming is not dead, that's how they sell their products.:roll: Using my own two eyes I can see PC gaming is dead, even with the lies of this company trying to convince me otherwise. For instance, did you notice all the huge Steam sales recently? They were clearing stock, all most like a going out of business sale! Proof that PC gaming, if not completely dead, is mostly dead.:lol:

N30F3N1X

Digital distribution services don't have a "stock".

And the PC market alone is greater than all the console and handheld platforms markets combined. Yes, ALL console and handheld platforms, combined together. "Mostly dead" lolwut.

I think he was just joking. Don't take it too seriously.

ya the 18th quintillion post from hermits saying pc gaming is not dying. Only people who keep taking about it are hermits.

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Of course a PC accessory maker would declare that PC gaming is not dead, that's how they sell their products.:roll: Using my own two eyes I can see PC gaming is dead, even with the lies of this company trying to convince me otherwise. For instance, did you notice all the huge Steam sales recently? They were clearing stock, all most like a going out of business sale! Proof that PC gaming, if not completely dead, is mostly dead.:lol:

N30F3N1X

Digital distribution services don't have a "stock".

And the PC market alone is greater than all the console and handheld platforms markets combined. Yes, ALL console and handheld platforms, combined together. "Mostly dead" lolwut.

um there are more phones then pcs so hand helds are bigger

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[QUOTE="Giant_Panda"]

Of course a PC accessory maker would declare that PC gaming is not dead, that's how they sell their products.:roll: Using my own two eyes I can see PC gaming is dead, even with the lies of this company trying to convince me otherwise. For instance, did you notice all the huge Steam sales recently? They were clearing stock, all most like a going out of business sale! Proof that PC gaming, if not completely dead, is mostly dead.:lol:

Icarian

Digital distribution services don't have a "stock".

And the PC market alone is greater than all the console and handheld platforms markets combined. Yes, ALL console and handheld platforms, combined together. "Mostly dead" lolwut.

I think he was just joking. Don't take it too seriously.

Yeah, I was joking.:P Really I love Steam and their sales, and PC gaming isn't dying.

ya the 18th quintillion post from hermits saying pc gaming is not dying. Only people who keep taking about it are hermits.

dontshackzmii

This is an announcement from Razer, not a "PC gaming is not dying" thread. It just so happens, that Razer have changed up the age old adage.

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[QUOTE="N30F3N1X"]

Digital distribution services don't have a "stock".

And the PC market alone is greater than all the console and handheld platforms markets combined. Yes, ALL console and handheld platforms, combined together. "Mostly dead" lolwut.

Giant_Panda

I think he was just joking. Don't take it too seriously.

Yeah, I was joking.:P Really I love Steam and their sales, and PC gaming isn't dying.

Oh good cause I would have killed you with my mouse and keyboard! :P

um there are more phones then pcs so hand helds are bigger

dontshackzmii

It seems you have missed the pie chart from page 2 of this very thread.

Since 51%>6%, you fail at math. Hard.