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Have acquired Football Manager 2011. Just loading up a new career.
Hey everyone, just wondering if any of you have played Ju-On The Grudge. I wanted to know if it's a good game as i read the write up for it on amazon and sounds like my sorta game. I don't wanna buy it to be disappointed with it.
I hate Hotmail in general!
Morning all. Still so dark out there and I feel so tired. Still, got to get going.
Morning all. Still so dark out there and I feel so tired. Still, got to get going.
I hate not knowing my own stupid hotmail account details (like, any of them, password, secret answer, everything). Especially because this one is linked to me EA account that is linked to my PSN ID. So I can't do anything with it, it sucks.
Sonic Chris wrote:
The next step for consoles is presumably going to be some sort of virtual reality. A helmet that enables you to view 360 degrees perhaps? .
I'd be there at launch for that too :)
The next step for consoles is presumably going to be some sort of virtual reality. A helmet that enables you to view 360 degrees perhaps? .
I'd be there at launch for that too :)
Edgy wrote:
Thanks pb :)
But if I'm reading it right that it costs £35 per unit to make,.
The parts cost £35 alone, manufacturing, advertising etc costs more, plus it has a game with it. Still possibly more than it should cost, but people seem to be buying it and it costs only slightly more than 2 Wii Remotes and 2 Nunchuks or several batches of Move controllers and the PS Eye, which is what you'd need for several players.
Thanks pb :)
But if I'm reading it right that it costs £35 per unit to make,.
The parts cost £35 alone, manufacturing, advertising etc costs more, plus it has a game with it. Still possibly more than it should cost, but people seem to be buying it and it costs only slightly more than 2 Wii Remotes and 2 Nunchuks or several batches of Move controllers and the PS Eye, which is what you'd need for several players.
The next step for consoles is presumably going to be some sort of virtual reality. A helmet that enables you to view 360 degrees perhaps? They really can't be too far away from such a console. They've already proven that they can measure human movements very precisely and replicate them on screen, next step would be to incorporate the environment into a gamer's vision. Technology sure is exciting.
I'm quite pleased I stuck up for the Wii from the very beginning (got one at launch). Got the Move at launch and then got Kinect at launch.
I totally agree that Motion controls are not a substitute for traditional controls and Motion games are meant to be different, a seperate sub-genre in themselves really. However, they're damn fun when done right, as Kinect Sports, Dance Central and many Wii games will prove.
I totally agree that Motion controls are not a substitute for traditional controls and Motion games are meant to be different, a seperate sub-genre in themselves really. However, they're damn fun when done right, as Kinect Sports, Dance Central and many Wii games will prove.
I think I'm saying quite the opposite to what you thought I was saying...
I think motion-controlled gaming is a great idea...when used right.
I don't consider it a replacement for traditional control pads but there is certainly room for motion controls, regardless of which method is picked.
What I meant was that when the Wii was announced/released, many gamers slated the motion controls - some even before trying them, claiming they'd never catch on. Sony themselves referred to it as a gimmick. But now motion controls are on all systems (even if it was on Game Boy Advance first*...) and each system has its unique qualities.
I will try Kinect when it comes down in price, I probably wont ever have Playstation 3's Move controllers - as I don't have a PS3, but if it wasn't for the success of Wii and Wii Sports (etc) we probably wouldn't be seeing motion controls on other formats now.
I just wonder if those who were slating the Wii and motion controls as a gimmick still have the same opinion whilst using Move or Kinect?
My own opinion: As I said, they have their place in gaming. Mario Kart Wii is a brilliant example - and its simple. I like the choice of using traditional controls though - again I could use Mario Kart Wii as a brilliant example where it allows for almost any controller type available on the system.
*To the best of my knowledge
I think motion-controlled gaming is a great idea...when used right.
I don't consider it a replacement for traditional control pads but there is certainly room for motion controls, regardless of which method is picked.
What I meant was that when the Wii was announced/released, many gamers slated the motion controls - some even before trying them, claiming they'd never catch on. Sony themselves referred to it as a gimmick. But now motion controls are on all systems (even if it was on Game Boy Advance first*...) and each system has its unique qualities.
I will try Kinect when it comes down in price, I probably wont ever have Playstation 3's Move controllers - as I don't have a PS3, but if it wasn't for the success of Wii and Wii Sports (etc) we probably wouldn't be seeing motion controls on other formats now.
I just wonder if those who were slating the Wii and motion controls as a gimmick still have the same opinion whilst using Move or Kinect?
My own opinion: As I said, they have their place in gaming. Mario Kart Wii is a brilliant example - and its simple. I like the choice of using traditional controls though - again I could use Mario Kart Wii as a brilliant example where it allows for almost any controller type available on the system.
*To the best of my knowledge
Edgy wrote:
Thanks pb :)
What amuses me is how fickle people are when it comes to gaming...when Wii came out there was lots of crap about how motion controls are a gimmick. Now Sony have copied and Microsoft have adapted Sony's Eye-Toy so that they have their own versions of motion controls, it's the best revolution in gaming!
I'd have to disagree. For a start, the Wii was somewhat a success (despite my personal hatred for the console). Microsoft and Sony have essentially taken the motion controlled idea, and in my opinion made it their own. The amount that could potentially be achieved with the Move and Kinect are what put it a class above the Wii. The fact that you can incorporate fantastic graphics alongside, in the Kinect's case, controller-less gaming makes it more than a gimmick. I couldn't see the Wii achieving much (you could say it was a 'gimmick' if you wish), but I can only see Microsoft and Sony releasing many updates over the next few years.
Although all above is irrelevant anyway, as I hate motion controlled gaming! :D
Thanks pb :)
What amuses me is how fickle people are when it comes to gaming...when Wii came out there was lots of crap about how motion controls are a gimmick. Now Sony have copied and Microsoft have adapted Sony's Eye-Toy so that they have their own versions of motion controls, it's the best revolution in gaming!
I'd have to disagree. For a start, the Wii was somewhat a success (despite my personal hatred for the console). Microsoft and Sony have essentially taken the motion controlled idea, and in my opinion made it their own. The amount that could potentially be achieved with the Move and Kinect are what put it a class above the Wii. The fact that you can incorporate fantastic graphics alongside, in the Kinect's case, controller-less gaming makes it more than a gimmick. I couldn't see the Wii achieving much (you could say it was a 'gimmick' if you wish), but I can only see Microsoft and Sony releasing many updates over the next few years.
Although all above is irrelevant anyway, as I hate motion controlled gaming! :D
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