I wouldn't be surprised if they integrated a more social aspect to the console. Maybe some sort of Android interface where you could use apps. We're still calling out for things like cross game chat and I would assume that development of such things would have been shifted from PS3 onto the PS4.
I would also suspect we'll get more integration with TV services.
It's pretty easy (relatively) to produce a top spec console to play games but the machine needs to be more than just a games machine, in this day and age, where people want an entertainment hub in their homes. The PS3, for it's faults, did a very good job of that and now it has to improve on that.
@GamespotSux_IKR I hope they make multiplayer an open free for all. For example rather than a race where the only people racing are in the city, it happens while other groups are playing a deathmatch. Imaging the two combining so that the deathmatchers could start shooting at the racers while the racers can run over the DM's.
It's always a shame when you get a decent game that you can tell has been rushed at the end to fit a deadline. Take the last MOH. The single player was fairly decent but the multiplayer seemed like a BF cast off just tacked on for good measure. I don't mind a long wait if it means that the game is developed properly and is a polished experience. Whatever your views are on the GTA playing experience you can't fault the work and effort that they put into it.
@bigcrusha I would assume he hasn't tipped off anyone. As we know it's common practice for news agencies to scour public resumes and social sites to try to glean any slither of "new" information.
@blackace You're not reading my post properly. The main issue is developers getting paid for their work. That's what the industry (not you or I) are moaning about. Yes, in essence it would be a rental then if you liked it you pay up to have it in complete form. People who buy and sell in the used game market have to wait 3-6 months before a game becomes available at say the £20 price. If they don't like it they will only get £5 or less trading it back. It's an ever decreasing amount when you trade in. So, someone buying second hand for £20 = developer get's nothing. Someone buying it on temp download will still only pay the £20 = Developer gets the money.
It also means we don't have to pay full whack to find out a game is crap and then be stuck with it.
I've spoken about used games before but just had an idea. You basically have three categories of customer.
1. People who buy the game full price and keep it.
2. People who buy the game full price then trade it.
3. People who buy the game used.
So with digital downloads here's what you could do. Say a new release in the shops costs £40, Sony/Microsoft etc sell it via download for £20 with a one month time limit after which you lose access to all features. If you like the game, multiplayer, etc then you can decide to pay an extra £15/20 and they send you a hard copy or give unlimited access. Those that don't like it have only paid the same amount they would have if they'd bought it for £40 and traded it for £20.
This means the developers will get paid from all three categories of customer, instead of just two as they do now. Customers will also not pay more than what they do now.
@gay4pandas Each to their own but you don't need a headset. You only have to see what others are doing to form a strategy. It's not that difficult. If you see a person with a flag and you're in a jeep then you pick them up or defend them. What's good about this game is that you can be a lone wolf to sneak behind enemy lines to cause havoc or set up a spawn point near to the enemy base.
Warhawk was one of my first PS3 titles and one of my first forays into online MP. It blew me away that this was what MP was all about. It wasn't the greatest graphically etc but I loved the fact you could just jump right in, no perks, no classes and have it out with everyone. It was damn good fun. I bought all the map packs and personally thought they were worth the value. Being an MP only game there wasn't any scope for any other type of DLC. That said, it did have an affect on the game as the servers dried up and soon the pack were mostly redundant.
I wholeheartedly commend Lightbox for learning from previous experience and making the changes that benefit us gamers. They were always proactive in enhancing the Warhawk experience day to day and it looks like that fantastic ethic will be shown in Starhawk.
I don't see why people get so het up over reviews. Yes they are good to get a gauge for a game but at the end of the day the best reviewer is one's self. In this day and age where you can demo or beta most games for free there's no excuse for not trying a game before you buy and rating it yourself.
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