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Okay, i've just been reading the latest Gamesmaster magazine, I wouldn't normally buy it because it's more for the younger gamers but it was the only games magazine I could afford. So heres so news I read that you might not already know about.
Next Gen Console News
Reasons to be happy:
- The games are going to look incredible. We're going to have photo-realistic graphics that often surpass anything you can get on PCs.
- The Xbox 2 will support High Definition again increasing the visual quality of games. The Revolution will be backward compatible whcih suggests the big three see this as console standard.
- Online will continue to play an important role ingaming. Microsoft hope to increase the amount of downloadble content avaliable for Live users and Nintendo will have Wi-Fi technology built into the revolution.
Reasons to worry
- To make the most of these powerful new machines developers will have to have larger teams. Experts reckon the cost of producing an AAA title will be around $20 million, compared to $5 million it costs now.
- Higher development costs will mean companies are likely to take less risks, which could lead to more sequels and possibly less innovation.
- Higher development costs could also mean higher game prices, next gen games could cost £160 - £170. (that must be a typo)
- Higher development costs will mean smaller companies will struggle to make games, so expect firms like EA and Activision to get more and more of the market.
- To get the most out of your next console you'll need a HD telly, broadband and possibly Wi-Fi capabilities, which for many gamers just isn't possible.
- Microsoft want you to pay for gaming bonuses and extras. With real money. Is this what gaming is all about?
New Sonic game
It's called Shadow the hedgehog and you will play as Shadow, it's not like the usual Sonic game as Shadow has a gun and looks similar to a Ratchet and Clank type game.
[URL]http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/03/08/news_6120012.html[/URL]
Marvel Nemesis : The Rise of the Imperfects
EA are making a new game featuring all/most of the Marvel characters, theres not much info about it but Gamesmaster say Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Thing Elektra and EA's specially designed Niles Van Roekel will definately be in it. It will be released for the PS2, Xbox, Cube and PSP.
[URL]http://www.gameinfowire.com/news.asp?nid=6001[/URL]
New Need For Speed game announced
When I first heard this, I was like "Cool!" but then I found out that it is another Underground one and I was like "Oh...".
[URL]http://ps2.ign.com/articles/602/602976p1.html?ui=rssFeed[/URL]
World Tour Soccer 2006
Is this game out yet? I saw the site and it doesn't look great but apparently it's out and i've heard nothing about it. Has anyone played it?
[URL]http://www.us.playstation.com/Content/OGS/SCUS-97463/Site/[/URL]
New Matrix Game
Not The Matrix Online. Heres what it'll feature according to Gamesmaster:
- You're Neo himself in every scene straight out of the films (60% is based on the first Matrix movie). The story skims through the whole series and by the end of it you're capable of taking on thousands of Agent Smiths without getting so much as a scratch on the lens of your shades.
- The first game could handle around four characters on -screen at once . This can have a whopping 1000 Agent Smiths surrounding Neo. We saw him knock over 20 at once!
- You'll have the option to enter different training programmes to master new skills.
- The Wachowskis will not only be making a cameo in the game, they'll also be writing a brand new ending to it.
- It's got all the charcaters from the film in it - Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, Agent Smith, The Oracle, Ballard and Bane.
- Coming to PS2, PC and Xbox before the end of the year.
The New MOH
- Will not be online now, EA have changed their minds. (Lost them too)
- And has changed it's name from MOH : Dog's Of War to MOH : European Assault
- You will be able to give other soldiers commands.
- You will be able to use a bit of stealth in the game.
- Should be out around Autumn.
Black Hawk Down
I think this is out already or near it's release but I saw an advert in the Gamesmaster magazine and it said that it allows 50 players online on the Xbox and 32 for the PS2 which would be great, but whats the actual game like...?
Other news
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory game announced to be released in time wit the film.
- Rome Total War is coming to the PS2, Xbox and Cube this Autumn.
- Stridman is sexy.
Next Gen Console News
Reasons to be happy:
- The games are going to look incredible. We're going to have photo-realistic graphics that often surpass anything you can get on PCs.
- The Xbox 2 will support High Definition again increasing the visual quality of games. The Revolution will be backward compatible whcih suggests the big three see this as console standard.
- Online will continue to play an important role ingaming. Microsoft hope to increase the amount of downloadble content avaliable for Live users and Nintendo will have Wi-Fi technology built into the revolution.
Reasons to worry
- To make the most of these powerful new machines developers will have to have larger teams. Experts reckon the cost of producing an AAA title will be around $20 million, compared to $5 million it costs now.
- Higher development costs will mean companies are likely to take less risks, which could lead to more sequels and possibly less innovation.
- Higher development costs could also mean higher game prices, next gen games could cost £160 - £170. (that must be a typo)
- Higher development costs will mean smaller companies will struggle to make games, so expect firms like EA and Activision to get more and more of the market.
- To get the most out of your next console you'll need a HD telly, broadband and possibly Wi-Fi capabilities, which for many gamers just isn't possible.
- Microsoft want you to pay for gaming bonuses and extras. With real money. Is this what gaming is all about?
New Sonic game
It's called Shadow the hedgehog and you will play as Shadow, it's not like the usual Sonic game as Shadow has a gun and looks similar to a Ratchet and Clank type game.
[URL]http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/03/08/news_6120012.html[/URL]
Marvel Nemesis : The Rise of the Imperfects
EA are making a new game featuring all/most of the Marvel characters, theres not much info about it but Gamesmaster say Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Thing Elektra and EA's specially designed Niles Van Roekel will definately be in it. It will be released for the PS2, Xbox, Cube and PSP.
[URL]http://www.gameinfowire.com/news.asp?nid=6001[/URL]
New Need For Speed game announced
When I first heard this, I was like "Cool!" but then I found out that it is another Underground one and I was like "Oh...".
[URL]http://ps2.ign.com/articles/602/602976p1.html?ui=rssFeed[/URL]
World Tour Soccer 2006
Is this game out yet? I saw the site and it doesn't look great but apparently it's out and i've heard nothing about it. Has anyone played it?
[URL]http://www.us.playstation.com/Content/OGS/SCUS-97463/Site/[/URL]
New Matrix Game
Not The Matrix Online. Heres what it'll feature according to Gamesmaster:
- You're Neo himself in every scene straight out of the films (60% is based on the first Matrix movie). The story skims through the whole series and by the end of it you're capable of taking on thousands of Agent Smiths without getting so much as a scratch on the lens of your shades.
- The first game could handle around four characters on -screen at once . This can have a whopping 1000 Agent Smiths surrounding Neo. We saw him knock over 20 at once!
- You'll have the option to enter different training programmes to master new skills.
- The Wachowskis will not only be making a cameo in the game, they'll also be writing a brand new ending to it.
- It's got all the charcaters from the film in it - Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, Agent Smith, The Oracle, Ballard and Bane.
- Coming to PS2, PC and Xbox before the end of the year.
The New MOH
- Will not be online now, EA have changed their minds. (Lost them too)
- And has changed it's name from MOH : Dog's Of War to MOH : European Assault
- You will be able to give other soldiers commands.
- You will be able to use a bit of stealth in the game.
- Should be out around Autumn.
Black Hawk Down
I think this is out already or near it's release but I saw an advert in the Gamesmaster magazine and it said that it allows 50 players online on the Xbox and 32 for the PS2 which would be great, but whats the actual game like...?
Other news
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory game announced to be released in time wit the film.
- Rome Total War is coming to the PS2, Xbox and Cube this Autumn.
- Stridman is sexy.
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Yes, we know Gamesmaster are a bunch of newbies.
It looks like Sonic Adventure WIV GUNZ!!1!11!!
Sega are doing it right?
I've seen footage and it looks interesting.
I've seen footage and it looks interesting.
Finally someone said something about the other news I posted. :D
MORE MATRIX GAMEZ!!111!1
And sitting at a Computer for hours WILL start to hurt. I'd rather pay much less for a console that I can play while lying down on my bed.
:)
:)
I don't want to have to change some settings just to get a game to work.
There's so many reasons.
Mouse + keyboard really isn't fun either.
I shall give WoW a go though.
There's so many reasons.
Mouse + keyboard really isn't fun either.
I shall give WoW a go though.
I just think PC Gaming is a rip off.
I would happily pay £60 for Oblivion and Perfect Dark Zero.
The mileage you should be able to get out of both makes it very worth it.
The mileage you should be able to get out of both makes it very worth it.
Stridman wrote:
> Not everyone wants to spend hundreds of pounds to upgrade their PCs
> though because 1) It's not worth the money
Oh but it is, as long as you don't go buying from the first place you see, paying over the odds. PC components aren't as expensive as most people think.
> 2) In a few months
> you'll have to upgrade again just to keep up with the latest
> graphics cards and all the other stuff you need to upgrade to make
> your PC play games.
A few Months? Perhaps that'd be true if you paid over the odds on inferior hardware. My GeForce 4 graphics card I bought yonks ago is still pretty damn good and allows me to play WoW, CSS, HL2 etc. at decent specs. I still don't really intend on upgrading it for some time, I'm confident it'll handle the next batch of games adequately too - I'd say there's still at least another year in my graphics card.
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Don't get me wrong, I'd choose an Xbox over a PC anyday for a good bout of Splinter Cell online, but it the game prices are going to push up to £60+, I'd rather stick with my PC and it's £25-30 games.
> Not everyone wants to spend hundreds of pounds to upgrade their PCs
> though because 1) It's not worth the money
Oh but it is, as long as you don't go buying from the first place you see, paying over the odds. PC components aren't as expensive as most people think.
> 2) In a few months
> you'll have to upgrade again just to keep up with the latest
> graphics cards and all the other stuff you need to upgrade to make
> your PC play games.
A few Months? Perhaps that'd be true if you paid over the odds on inferior hardware. My GeForce 4 graphics card I bought yonks ago is still pretty damn good and allows me to play WoW, CSS, HL2 etc. at decent specs. I still don't really intend on upgrading it for some time, I'm confident it'll handle the next batch of games adequately too - I'd say there's still at least another year in my graphics card.
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Don't get me wrong, I'd choose an Xbox over a PC anyday for a good bout of Splinter Cell online, but it the game prices are going to push up to £60+, I'd rather stick with my PC and it's £25-30 games.
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