tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post9214435592175778317..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: A few thoughts on the rest of E3 2013Bryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-18842339734834932482013-06-15T18:39:45.258-07:002013-06-15T18:39:45.258-07:00Who knows, it could be quite possible. A few years...Who knows, it could be quite possible. A few years ago, I was hoping the "3DS" before it became the 3DS, allowed GameCube disk playback ;)<br />But who knows, in a few years time, it might be possible. Or there could be some "detachable" component that allows for mobile gaming.<br />Will be interesting to see where it goes :)diaglyphhttp://diaglyph.igor.id.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-20261475839996114772013-06-15T18:23:38.205-07:002013-06-15T18:23:38.205-07:00That's true--especially the last part. Persona...That's true--especially the last part. Personally, I wish they'd make a hybrid handheld-console next time around (so, a handheld that can be connected to the TV), but I'm not sure that's what they'd want to do or even should do from a business standpoint.<br /><br /><br />The reason(s): 1) I prefer handheld gaming these days, 2) it would allow them to focus their game development on just one platform, which I think would be *very* helpful both for their designers/developers and for us gamers.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-62451917836909348272013-06-15T16:05:07.385-07:002013-06-15T16:05:07.385-07:00It depends on how they'll go with the next sys...It depends on how they'll go with the next system. I can understand from a tech point of view, if the internals are too different, then back compat can be too difficult/almost impossible. If something is kept from previous gen, then it's possible.<br />It's hard to say what Nintendo will decide for their next consolediaglyphhttp://diaglyph.igor.id.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-8549437406447712862013-06-14T11:53:36.496-07:002013-06-14T11:53:36.496-07:00I ... I didn't even know such a thing existed ...I ... I didn't even know such a thing existed before now, Tom! Thanks for making me aware of it. Hmmm, I'll definitely have to check it out. If it's cheap enough, it may be something for me to consider next year, as it likely would be a good way for me to enjoy PC games without having to sit at our computer.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-56720034067196666952013-06-14T11:28:06.811-07:002013-06-14T11:28:06.811-07:00Another thing you should look at is the Steam Box,...Another thing you should look at is the Steam Box, Steam's new console coming. Or so I've heard. I'd love to see a post about it with your thoughts.Tom Badguyhttp://www.tombadguy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-28957631331969116032013-06-14T07:54:31.570-07:002013-06-14T07:54:31.570-07:00Yep, that's why I'm currently more interes...Yep, that's why I'm currently more interested in the PS3 than the PS4. Really too bad that Nintendo's the only company that seems to care about backwards compatibility these days. I wonder if they'll still care about it next gen?thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-66095370283491291822013-06-14T06:05:18.313-07:002013-06-14T06:05:18.313-07:00Yea and don't forget PS4 won't have back c...Yea and don't forget PS4 won't have back compat with PS3 games.diaglyphhttp://diaglyph.igor.id.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-61737680907338369362013-06-13T14:46:59.988-07:002013-06-13T14:46:59.988-07:00Thanks for the advice. I'm not planning to sta...Thanks for the advice. I'm not planning to start using Steam anytime soon, though. Just not a PC gamer for a whole host of reasons...thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-44281248948038151122013-06-13T14:41:57.331-07:002013-06-13T14:41:57.331-07:00lol You just have to be picky and patient. Eventua...lol You just have to be picky and patient. Eventually, you'll find a game you want for 10% off, then two weeks later it's 75% off. It's all about timing.Tom Badguyhttp://www.tombadguy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-20589230806071106182013-06-13T14:02:05.609-07:002013-06-13T14:02:05.609-07:00Ah, yes, STEAM! Honestly, I'm glad I'm not...Ah, yes, STEAM! Honestly, I'm glad I'm not a PC gamer, as I'm sure Steam deals would bankrupt me :)thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-83393073051569811012013-06-13T13:44:46.049-07:002013-06-13T13:44:46.049-07:00The Steam deals make it easy. Unbelievable deals o...The Steam deals make it easy. Unbelievable deals on great, new games!Tom Badguyhttp://www.tombadguy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-46634445603155391072013-06-13T09:13:05.918-07:002013-06-13T09:13:05.918-07:00Out of the two, I have much more interest in PS4, ...Out of the two, I have much more interest in PS4, Igor. That said, I can't imagine I'll buy a PS4 before about two years. I still have to get a PS3! Maybe this winter...thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-76947533831920308382013-06-13T08:39:25.133-07:002013-06-13T08:39:25.133-07:00Not really. The only reason I have a PSP was so I ...Not really. The only reason I have a PSP was so I could hack it and play other stuff on it, lol.Tom Badguyhttp://www.tombadguy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-50209678796846667492013-06-13T05:53:49.009-07:002013-06-13T05:53:49.009-07:00Just in case you haven't heard: in Australia t...Just in case you haven't heard: in Australia the xbone will be $599 and PS4 will be $549.<br />I found it amusing how Sony took some jabs at MS :p (but they deserve it! such hubris)<br /><br /><br />In any case - I have absolute zero interest in xbone. I doubt I will ever get that tivo looking box (oh and did you hear how xbone wont be available in all countries? eg Poland - the developer for Witcher is in Poland, but no one in Poland will be able to play Witcher untill it comes there and they can't import from a different country, it seems it will be region locked!)<br /><br /><br />PS4 - while I have low interest in the PS4 I may consider it in the near future, say a year or 2 after release.<br /><br /><br />My Wii U/3DS and PC are sufficient for my gaming needs :)diaglyphhttp://diaglyph.igor.id.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-58960391031885922352013-06-12T14:19:38.005-07:002013-06-12T14:19:38.005-07:00Probably not the worst of ideas, Tom. I couldn'...Probably not the worst of ideas, Tom. I couldn't do it myself, but that's another story. Are you a handheld guy, though? I can't remember...thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-21106719463292883252013-06-12T13:28:00.534-07:002013-06-12T13:28:00.534-07:00My thoughts about the new console reveals at E3: I...My thoughts about the new console reveals at E3: I'm going 100% PC. =DTom Badguyhttp://www.tombadguy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-54243273215876793722013-06-12T11:43:40.402-07:002013-06-12T11:43:40.402-07:00I agree completely. $300 is too close to PS4's...I agree completely. $300 is too close to PS4's $399, because they're both in the $300 range, among other things. It'll be very interesting to see what Nintendo does here, and when...thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-61699505633769346292013-06-12T11:42:39.625-07:002013-06-12T11:42:39.625-07:00Oh, that's too bad :(Oh, that's too bad :(thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-25287019220089617132013-06-12T11:14:19.893-07:002013-06-12T11:14:19.893-07:00Also on costs, I feel like going down so low (not ...Also on costs, I feel like going down so low (not exactly the "bottom" at $250, you can still go lower) it just puts it at a place that's really safe psychologically for consumers and really, REALLY drives home their core point, which is that you can have a great game experience without paying out so much. Maybe that's not feasible right now or they know the market better than I do (seems reasonable that they would!) but just dropping to $300 to me isn't far enough away from the PS4, which has so much more going for it in terms of "newness" for only $100 more.michaelstearnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-15658776512885940962013-06-12T11:07:28.011-07:002013-06-12T11:07:28.011-07:00I agree wholeheartedly, Justin. Sadly :(I agree wholeheartedly, Justin. Sadly :(thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-34170636035364700402013-06-12T11:06:46.041-07:002013-06-12T11:06:46.041-07:00Well, maybe we'll be able to play together, th...Well, maybe we'll be able to play together, then -- assuming I get a PS3 before the end of the year, of course :Pthegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-54736243341949961152013-06-12T11:05:50.638-07:002013-06-12T11:05:50.638-07:00Actually I have just looked into a bit more and it...Actually I have just looked into a bit more and it sounds like the Xbone doesn't do DVR, so I guess he wouldn't be getting one! It would have allowed him to ditch the cable box, which combined with his "smart TV" (his set up is way better than mine, haha!) is an unintuitive and unresponsive mess. No console manufacturer or anyone in games would ever make something so awful! But if the Xbone had all his apps (Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, etc) and DVR and it could play games, he was pretty interested.<br /><br /><br />I guess that isn't the case though, but it certainly shows there's interest.michaelstearnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-35895385934165328022013-06-12T10:29:33.318-07:002013-06-12T10:29:33.318-07:00Yes, cheaper consoles are always a good thing, IMO...Yes, cheaper consoles are always a good thing, IMO :)<br /><br /><br />And the Wii U at $250 would be perfect, I think--especially compared to the $399 PS4. But will Nintendo do that? Probably, but when?<br /><br /><br />It's interesting that your dad is interested in an Xbox One just for the TV features. Do you think he'll actually buy one as a result?<br /><br /><br />I'm pretty sure my parents don't even know the Xbone and PS4 exist. They likely know little about the Wii U, too--although they probably know a bit about it due to owning a Wii.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-84625733697044325482013-06-12T10:19:04.324-07:002013-06-12T10:19:04.324-07:00Yeah, I'm planning to buy the PS3 version of F...Yeah, I'm planning to buy the PS3 version of FF14. I've never been much of a PC gamer (other than FFXI), and my current machine probably couldn't handle it anyway.Zaphod65https://twitter.com/terry_estepnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-72042118571208215462013-06-12T10:12:22.915-07:002013-06-12T10:12:22.915-07:00I also would like cheaper consoles. :) I really ho...I also would like cheaper consoles. :) I really hope WiiU drops to the $250-$300 range, at $250 I think they'll really start moving them.<br /><br />And yeah, I don't know if people would really avoid the Xbone based on its online stuff (honestly I figured PS4 would do the same thing), but both that and its TV features are unique factors that we haven't seen before, so yeah, how much effect (if any) it will have is something I'm real curious about.<br /><br />On the TV side of things, my own dad is really interested in that, just as a cable box alternative, so clearly there is a market that wants that feature as well.michaelstearnsnoreply@blogger.com