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We don't need new consoles. We need better games.

The_Capitalist · 2012-01-25 07:03:17

There is no reason for Microsoft or Sony to even consider releasing a new console ever. The current consoles (with the exception of the Wii, perhaps) are completely fine. What can Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft offer consumers with new consoles? 1080p graphics without upscaling from 720p? Is that all they have these days? Is that all they got for the next generation of consoles? Has innovation finally ground to a halt?I believe that better games should be the priority for this industry. The FPS shooter genre are starting to see diminishing returns. People are getting bored of the rehashed crap that gets tossed out onto the marketplace without another thought. There is a reason software sales have been down year over year. A new console will only increase that sense of fatigue amongst consumers.If the console makers want to preserve console gaming, it is imperative that they start encouraging developers to use new design paradigms with which to generate fresh experiences for an audience that cares less and less about each new console release. The only reason the PS3 and the Xbox 360 succeeded was because they forced it down gamers throats. But, with alternatives to console gaming more of a viable option, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and big video game publishers must offer a compelling argument why people should buy their new consoles and back these claims up with viable features. Flash new graphics will not be enough.

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#51 savagetwinkie

Member since 2008 • 7981 Posts

[QUOTE="RickTophen"]Better hardware on systems = more innovative/better games.casharmy

except that didn't really happen this gen now did it?

wii older tech innovated more than PS3 & 360 higher tech but not necessarily =/= better games. PS3/360 better tech didn't really bring about innovative games either.

I agree with TC on better games and game quality.

depends on what you see as innovative, a lot of innovation went into getting rid of terrible game design, but in some cases pushed to far in too simple direction. Not to mention games were much more immersion with the extra power.

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#52 trollop_scat

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I agree with every word OP said. There isn't much difference between 720 and 1080, espcially not when pit against my Dell U3011's 25x16.

Recycles FPSers are the worst. If you have Counter Strike Source you don't need another one.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning looks great, if you haven't played the demo I absoluely recommend you try it. Play through it more than once though because the first time you play it you might not have enough time to get a good feel for the controls and everything due to the 45 minute time limit...

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