tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post7529271247657686648..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: Raise your hand if you're looking forward to the PS4 reveal on Feb. 20Bryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-86483927517784781062013-02-13T08:34:35.657-08:002013-02-13T08:34:35.657-08:00Ha ha! Well, at least it's a good--or at least...Ha ha! Well, at least it's a good--or at least yummy--reason, right? You'll probably find this silly, but one of the things I really miss about Wisconsin is being able to go to Culver's on a regular basis. Sigh.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-79078615280586466522013-02-13T08:06:17.780-08:002013-02-13T08:06:17.780-08:00Ollie's Frozen Custard. It's been around ...Ollie's Frozen Custard. It's been around since I was tiny. It's probably the reason I never lose my winter weight in the summertime.Justin Difazziohttp://www.facebook.com/justin.difazzionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-23148298702841917722013-02-12T08:37:56.395-08:002013-02-12T08:37:56.395-08:00I'm guessing a lot of folks are in the same bo...I'm guessing a lot of folks are in the same boat as you are, Chalgyr. Anyway, it's going to be interesting to see what's revealed at this event, isn't it?thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-21306197607098636072013-02-12T06:23:16.370-08:002013-02-12T06:23:16.370-08:00I probably won't get to watch the event live, ...I probably won't get to watch the event live, but I'll be watching it after and reading about it I'm sure. Of this next generation of consoles, the PS4 is probably the one I'll invest in first - but there are a ton of points I'll be considering too. I'm sold on nothing yet. :)Chalgyrhttp://chalgyrsgameroom.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-49278589619393593062013-02-10T20:42:17.906-08:002013-02-10T20:42:17.906-08:00Can I join you in that corner, Espiga? I'll ev...Can I join you in that corner, Espiga? I'll even bring my handhelds :)<br /><br /><br />Seriously, though, I agree with you. I'm starting to feel like I'm too old for this shit, too, and that's not because I think people over 30 shouldn't play games. I'm just tired of some of the stuff that the bulk of devs and publishers seem to want to focus on these days.<br /><br /><br />I'm really, really hoping these rumors of the PS4 and next Xbox requiring an Internet connection and not allowing used games to played aren't true. If they are, though, both MS and Sony can count me out as an owner of their respective next-gen (blech) consoles.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-10618248396276439072013-02-10T20:39:21.402-08:002013-02-10T20:39:21.402-08:00I can see that, Kevin. I'm still interested in...I can see that, Kevin. I'm still interested in what they put out, but that doesn't mean I'm going to buy it. Should they ever return to the mindset that prompted them to produce the PS1 and PS2, though, I may be tempted back into their fold.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-13324740777320793182013-02-10T20:38:06.032-08:002013-02-10T20:38:06.032-08:00I think you may be right, Simply_Awful. Sigh. Alth...I think you may be right, Simply_Awful. Sigh. Although in a way, I think these consoles will deserve to be forgotten if this news is proven true in the end.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-35783348692417849242013-02-10T14:47:35.099-08:002013-02-10T14:47:35.099-08:00The more I hear about the next gen systems, the le...The more I hear about the next gen systems, the less interested I become in them. At times, I feel like Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon, and I just want to say "I'm too old for this shit."<br /><br />But here we have a current generation of consoles that want to rip people off. We have:<br /><br />1. Terrible DLC that should have been included in games to begin with (Capcom, I'm looking at you)<br /><br />2. An online service from Microsoft that charges you $60 a year to use your own console as the server to host games (ironically enough, the only two games you could play on XBL for free, Final Fantasy XI and Phantasy Star Universe, had you connecting to Square Enix's and SEGA's servers rather than using your own console as the host).<br /><br />3. A toxic focus on graphics over gameplay, to the point of reducing a game's framerate to 30 FPS so you can fit in more sparkly graphics. Games that are gorgeous now won't always look that good. But a great gaming experience is great forever.<br /><br />The next generation looks to be more of the same, but worse if the rumors floating about prove to be true. I'm pretty much on the verge of being a handheld-only gamer when it comes to recent consoles.<br /><br />If you need me, I'll be in the corner crying while hugging my SNES, Genesis, and PCE Duo in a big group hug.Espiganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-3417908110310589652013-02-10T14:46:37.461-08:002013-02-10T14:46:37.461-08:00Haha, your passion about the subject is making me ...Haha, your passion about the subject is making me angrier about the whole thing. It really comes down to "once we've made our money on it, we don't care if it brings joy to anyone else in the future" which makes sense in a business sense but it just means that in the future the console will be forgotten because no one will be able to play it (barring the obvious digital PS4 Classics re-releases on the PS5).Simply_Awfulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-54981001495623947462013-02-10T14:41:00.942-08:002013-02-10T14:41:00.942-08:00Not me... I'm sure it'll be cool, but... S...Not me... I'm sure it'll be cool, but... Sony's just so blah to me now...Kevin B.http://twitter.com/sonic128128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-30870351993430281662013-02-10T14:30:15.153-08:002013-02-10T14:30:15.153-08:00Ha ha! I love this response, Justin :) What's ...Ha ha! I love this response, Justin :) What's the name of your local frozen custard place, BTW? Man, do I miss frozen custard :(thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-81585939331141369082013-02-10T14:28:25.865-08:002013-02-10T14:28:25.865-08:00Let's just say that I'm excited for one th...Let's just say that I'm excited for one thing and one thing only on the 20th. The local frozen custard place is opening for the season! Hooray!<br /><br /><br />I'll be sure to follow coverage of this, but I'm not really excited...Justin Difazziohttp://www.facebook.com/justin.difazzionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-17447310406046432152013-02-09T22:37:33.479-08:002013-02-09T22:37:33.479-08:00Good thinking, 2D2Will, and I agree--that Sony may...Good thinking, 2D2Will, and I agree--that Sony may once again be trying to go too big, too soon with the PS3 successor.<br /><br /><br />That's one of the things that's going to be really interesting in this transition from the PS3 and 360 to the Ps4 and the next Xbox, I think--will the games on these systems really look that much better? I have a hard time imagining it myself. Oh, sure, there are elements that could be improved in a lot of current-gen games, but overall I think it may be difficult to discern a PS4 game from a PS3 game for some time, and if that's the case Sony and MS are going to have some problems on their hands. <br /><br /><br />Now, clearly, a good number of hardcore gamers are going to buy these systems regardless, but after they've had their way with them, what will the masses think? If they think the PS3 and/or 360 are good enough for them for a while, the PS4 and next Xbox are going to suffer--much like the Wii U is suffering at the moment.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-47230027331032704492013-02-09T22:33:37.497-08:002013-02-09T22:33:37.497-08:00Yes, there's certainly something to be said fo...Yes, there's certainly something to be said for that, Igor. Also, the Wii U basically contains all of the Wii's guts, too--which is pretty amazing when you consider how small the Wii U is compared to, say, the PS3 and the 360.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-62256327134351490042013-02-09T22:32:39.211-08:002013-02-09T22:32:39.211-08:00What you say makes a lot of sense--although, again...What you say makes a lot of sense--although, again, I'm someone who doesn't understand much about what's under the hood of today's PC and consoles.<br /><br /><br />That said, I think you hit the nail on the head near the end when you said "this might not be where we're at right now." I'm sure someone much more educated than I on such matters could explain why, but that's my feeling--that console tech hasn't progressed to the point where backwards compatibility could be so easily achievable.<br /><br /><br />I hope I'm wrong and that on the 20th Sony announces the PS4 is completely and totally compatible with all PS3 software, but I'm willing to bet that won't be the case. And the same will be true of MS' next console.<br /><br /><br />And if they are backwards compatible, it will be because they literally included the guts of the PS3 and/or 360 in the new hardware--which I also don't think is entirely possible at this point. <br /><br /><br />Regardless, it'll be interesting to see what's revealed on the 20th (and whenever MS finally unveils the next Xbox).thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-54210676485782956642013-02-09T21:28:49.330-08:002013-02-09T21:28:49.330-08:00I'm split. I'm interested in what Sony has...I'm split. I'm interested in what Sony has to show, but I don't think now is the time for the PS4. The PS3 is capable of displaying games in 1080p, meaning the PS4 will have to be more powerful. This means the PS4 will likely display games in 4K resolution to coincide with their 4K TVs since no 4K TV channels or blu-ray players exist. It feels like, much like the PS3, this would be Sony going too big too soon.<br /><br /><br />When the PS3 launched, about 10% of US households owned HD TVs. I imagine the number of households owning 4K TVs right now are even less. I fear this direction will only result in Sony losing more money, something they can't afford to do any more. If Sony continues to go in the direction on high powered machines, I fear Sony may cease to exist before it'll be time for generation 9.2D2Willnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-88538154076423535802013-02-09T19:46:38.173-08:002013-02-09T19:46:38.173-08:00One thing I'll say, regardless of how powerful...One thing I'll say, regardless of how powerful the CPU/GPU of Wii U, I think Nintendo always "crafts" an efficient system. It's amazing that the Wii U uses the same power a light bulb!!diaglyphhttp://diaglyph.igor.id.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-16632060574217692732013-02-09T18:41:34.291-08:002013-02-09T18:41:34.291-08:00I don't really know that much about hardware a...I don't really know that much about hardware and this is mostly speculative, but I just don't think it makes sense to make hardware that's completely different from the previous iteration. You have to change all your tools (or Unreal or somebody has to custom build you a new version of their engine), developers have to learn new stuff, it's all a big waste of time, you want them to hit the ground running from your old hardware. It shouldn't even be a matter of power or even emulation, it should literally be the same thing, just more powerful and with some new features. It made sense when your hardware might have been something ridiculous like the Saturn, cobbled together out all those different processors--you don't want to be stuck with that--but as consoles become more and more PC like I don't see any reason for them not to enjoy the same features in terms of developer friendliness and backwards compatibility.<br />This might not be where we're at right now, it requires setting down a really good foundation at the start, and obviously part of why PCs can do it is because they're more expensive, consoles have to squeeze a lot of power out of a lot less money so it makes sense to design something a little more clever and less brute force. But if new hardware is still such a radical departure from the old that backwards compatibility isn't an easy thing to accomplish, then it still doesn't seem worthwhile because as a consumer I'm not really seeing the difference. Maybe they'll show me how wrong I am on the 20th!michaelstearnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-70768504980091569552013-02-09T17:43:35.809-08:002013-02-09T17:43:35.809-08:00Hmmm, your first point is interesting to me, Micha...Hmmm, your first point is interesting to me, Michael. I certainly don't understand the guts of today's systems (as in, the specs that are trotted out by folks on NeoGAF and elsewhere are completely lost on me), so you're probably much more knowledgable in that area than I am. I always thought, though, that making the PS4 compatible with, say, the PS3 would be pretty difficult at this point. Making it compatible with PS2 and PS1 games should be fairly easy, of course, but I thought doing so with the PS3 would be pretty tough--unless, like the Wii U and Wii before it--the PS4 actually includes a mini PS3 inside of it.<br /><br />Correct me if I'm wrong, though, as, like I said, I know very little (possibly even nothing) about the guts of today's systems.<br /><br />All that said, I think you're 100 percent right that MS and Sony are likely to turn their noses up at backward compatibility even if it's possible at this point because all they can see is the $$$ they'd gain by re-selling PS3 games on more time (either as digital titles or as 'HD remakes').<br /><br /><br /><br />Also like you said, such a tactic is so short-sighted (and self-desctructive) it's nearly silly. Like I said earlier, though, so many game companies seem to be happy to march to their doom these days.<br /><br /><br />Anyway, I'm still curious about this event, just as I'll be curious about whatever event MS holds to announce the next Xbox. I have a feeling, though, both companies are going to disappoint me far more than they're going to thrill me.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-1127999645458550392013-02-09T17:19:54.072-08:002013-02-09T17:19:54.072-08:00I really don't get the lack of backwards compa...I really don't get the lack of backwards compatibility moving forward. As these consoles get more and more powerful, they don't need to be weird and quirky anymore with individual hardware ticks to squeeze out the power (there's no point in pushing them "to the limit") and in making games easier and easier for developers to make games for them (and attract their multiplatform titles)--essentially, becoming PCs--they're going to hit on something consistent enough that the only thing holding back backwards compatibility is literally just a switch that says "yes" or "no."<br /><br /><br />I actually started this post out kind of optimistic because I have such a hard time believing that they could throw the "no" switch, but now I'm feeling what Simply_Awful said about disallowing used games--it's planned obsolescence plain and simple, if you aren't playing the hot new thing then you aren't giving them money (any more).<br /><br /><br />It's so, so, so short sighted and self destructive, too! I usually apply this to "Nintendo charges too much for games" argument, which is that Nintendo makes a game and then plans to continue to sell it for a while, it has "legs," as they say, which is again something that is counter to industry trends in general. But you look at the movie industry, there's periodic format upgrades that they love to milk (on a totally different timescale), but when Pixar makes a movie, that movie stays on the shelves FOREVER. They have all these different ways to continue to make money beyond the initial release, and it doesn't mean exploiting someone who already bought it (ie, I own six different versions of Sonic CD)! They always talk about how the audience for games is expanding but at the same time, on the scale of individual games, they still aren't reaching as many people as they could. I mean, you have to assume when they re-release a game it's meant for a new audience, which makes it all the more ridiculous that it comes at the expense of shutting out the old version.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anyway, rant happened. I'll be interested in the news but probably not too excited about any of it. :/michaelstearnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-1708673579866670142013-02-09T16:38:18.927-08:002013-02-09T16:38:18.927-08:00Sounds like we're in the same boat, Zaphod65. ...Sounds like we're in the same boat, Zaphod65. I'll always be interested in these kinds of announcements, but that doesn't mean I'm going to buy the resulting hardware on day one (or ever, to be honest).<br /><br /><br />Also, I understand completely being a bit gun shy after Sony's mishandling of the Vita. Hell, they still haven't addresses any of the issues that are holding that system back from even a bit of success.<br /><br /><br />As far as backwards compatibility goes: I'm fully expecting neither the PS4 or the next Xbox to allow folks to play games from previous hardware. I'm just not sure how it could be economically feasible for them to do that at this point.<br /><br /><br />What I do think we'll see, though, are digital re-releases or even HD 'remakes' of some older (PS2/3 and Xbox/360) games.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-13244870248054607752013-02-09T16:34:24.486-08:002013-02-09T16:34:24.486-08:00Yes, it's hard to make too much of late ports ...Yes, it's hard to make too much of late ports that are poorly received, isn't it? Why not try an original game--and actually market it--just as you do on other platforms?thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-64633210955627377902013-02-09T16:28:12.318-08:002013-02-09T16:28:12.318-08:00Forgot to say, the games they are likely to releas...Forgot to say, the games they are likely to release on Nintendo is a port! Not an original game.<br />Actually when was the last time a major release an original game?<br />Nintendo seems to have more original games (I'm not counting Mario series, for me they are starting to feel stale)diaglyphhttp://diaglyph.igor.id.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-15444651045951704482013-02-09T16:15:20.245-08:002013-02-09T16:15:20.245-08:00I'm looking forward to the presentation, but I...I'm looking forward to the presentation, but I'm not buying their machine at launch. I love my Vita, but Sony's epic mishandling of such a great little machine is going to make me wary of any new offerings. Also, I'll want to know their plans (or lack thereof) concerning backwards compatibility.Zaphod65https://twitter.com/terry_estepnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-67296508988129881762013-02-09T16:03:22.462-08:002013-02-09T16:03:22.462-08:00I couldn't have said it better myself, Igor. T...I couldn't have said it better myself, Igor. To say I'm sick of third-parties whining about their lack of success on Nintendo platforms would be the understatement of the century.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.com