Board 8 > transience's video game topic -- fine, you win.

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From: transience | #198


can't wait for this one

This is the reason I need to learn Japanese.

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Some people got Gears of War 3 early as hell. I'm mad jealous. Some of the new additions are getting me hyped

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The Last Guardian will NOT be at TGS

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/08/ico-shadow-of-the-colossus-collection-hit-soon-see-final-box-art/

I was gonna make a joke here about Japan and HD game development hell but...I just don't have the energy

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hey did Nintendo happen to announce Xenoblade coming to America in the past week or so?

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I gotta wonder how Team Ico even stays in business. Their last game was 6 years ago, and it didn't exactly light up the charts. The Last Guardian got revealed in 2009, and we still don't even have a real gameplay trailer yet.

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They're a division of Sony Japan, and carry a certain level of prestige that offsets their long development time and budget expenses, so they don't have to worry about the financial situation like other studios might. The only have a team of about 50 people, too, so it's understandable.

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SOTC sold like a million copies or something. their games do better than people realize. they're not just critical darlings.

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Yeah. SOTC sold over a million worldwide, over 500k from America. Pretty good.

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First Uncharted 3 TV commercial. This will apparently run for the first time tonight during the Packers / Saints game.



I think this "Long. Live. Play." is the new PlayStation slogan, too. Like it more than the "it only does everything."

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It's been their slogan for over a week now

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sonys-kevin-butler-introduces-long-live-play-campaign/

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Has it? This is the first I'm seeing of it, anyway!

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they're saying on neogaf that Monster Hunter Tri G won't have online

so it's just like every other handheld MH but with no avenue to use adhoc this time <__>

I wonder if the Vita MH will have the same fate. Capcom doesn't seem to like to bother with making online for their games unless there's an infrastructure already in place. If I recall they want players to actually play together, rather than just connecting to people online. Fine for Japan, not so much for us!

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I'm not sure how it works on the 3DS, but Vita has been built around having a great online infrastructure. I can't imagine a Monster Hunter on Vita will stick to local multiplayer only. At least as far as Vita is concerned, I think the days of games having local multiplayer only are long gone.


Speaking of, Sony's holding a pre-TGS press conference on the 14th, a day after Nintendo. It'll be livestreamed and liveblogged -- http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/08/sony-to-hold-pre-tgs-press-conference-as-well/


Also, Persona Ultimate trailer --

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I have to wonder with their philosophy. From my experiences the 3DS online is faster and better than the Wii's and Tri's online is great. I think they just don't want to do it.

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also from my understanding Portable 3rd HD doesn't use regular PSN either, but just ad-hoc party like the PSP games do

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Maybe. I can't say I follow Monster Hunter developments too closely. I would guess that Vita would be easier to work with compared to the 3DS, as far as creating and supporting an online experience. It has all the functionality of PSN on the PS3. Tough to say with Capcom, and I'm not sure what their approach is with Monster Hunter. It's a misstep not to put real online in there if they can, even if Japan doesn't demand it in the same way America or Europe does.

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Yeah, those PSP Remasters are basically games run through an emulator created by Sony. They can look better, they can get control tweaks, but for the most part, they're the same as the PSP games only running on a PS3. If they do a port of the PS3 version onto Vita, it probably wouldn't have real online. Capcom really getting all they can out of MH3.

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this twitter fight is awesome

http://www.gamertagradio.com/new/2011/09/zen-studios-no-near-death-experiences-a-good-microsoft-experience/

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there's an argument that makes neither side look good

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professional.

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NPD

AUGUST 2011 US GAME SALES
OVERALL DOLLAR SALES
Total retail sales: $669.9 million (-23%)
Total non-PC retail sales: $648.9 million (-21%)
Non-PC hardware: $249.4 million (-12%)
Non-PC software: $264.8 million (-34%)
Accessories: $134.7 million (-1%)
Total software: $285.9 million (-37%)

TOP 10 GAMES FOR AUGUST 2011
Title (Platforms) - Publisher
1. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (360, PS3, PC) - Square Enix
2. NCAA Football 2012 (360, PS3) - Electronic Arts
3. Call of Duty: Black Ops (360, PS3, NDS, Wii, PC) - Activision Blizzard
4. Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension (NDS, Wii, PS3) - Disney Interactive Studios
5. Cars 2 (DS, Wii, 360, PS3, PC) - Disney Interactive Studios
6. Just Dance Summer Party (Wii) - Ubisoft
7. Just Dance 2 (Wii) - Ubisoft
8. Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (Wii, 360, NDS, PS3, 3DS, PSP, PC) - Disney Interactive Studios
9. The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS) - Nintendo
10. Zumba Fitness: Join the Party (Wii, 360, PS3) - Majesco


360 - 308,000
3DS - 235,000
Wii - 190,000
DS/DSi - 165,000


260% increase for the 3DS. 78% of those sales coming after the price drop. Sony not revealing numbers as thier PS3 price drop apparently didn't work out too well for them, but they're blaming supply constraint over consumer apathy. I'm hearing 218,000 though but I'm not 100% sure. I'm sure HM knows

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From: transience | Posted: 9/8/2011 7:06:32 PM | #222
this twitter fight is awesome

http://www.gamertagradio.com/new/2011/09/zen-studios-no-near-death-experiences-a-good-microsoft-experience/

what in the world

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From: GuessMyUserName | #226

what in the world

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From: ZFS | #213
First Uncharted 3 TV commercial. This will apparently run for the first time tonight during the Packers / Saints game.



I think this "Long. Live. Play." is the new PlayStation slogan, too. Like it more than the "it only does everything."

Drake on horseback?

Nathan Drake da Firenze confirmed

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this is what got me. i don't even.

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some console totals from NPD

2011
1) Xbox 360 -- 3.00 million
2) Nintendo DS -- 2.52 million
3) Wii -- 2.12 million
4) PlayStation 3 -- 2.06 million
5) Nintendo 3DS -- 1.15 millioin

Lifetime
1) Nintendo DS -- 49.82 million
2) Wii -- 36.27 million
3) Xbox 360 -- 28.40 million
4) PlayStation 3 -- 17.52 million
5) Nintendo 3DS -- 1.16 million

more people are gonna own a 360 in america than owned a n64 worldwide.

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Deus Ex sold 244k. that's miserable for a best selling game of the month.

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Console gamers shunning Deus Ex, pretty expected! Disapointing, nonetheless.

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Played through all of Zelda 1 in it's entirety on my 3DS while watching that NFL game


your move Aonuma

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http://www.gameinformer.com/games/ico_and_shadow_of_the_colossus_collection/b/ps3/archive/2011/09/08/review-time-can-t-touch-team-ico-s-classics.aspx

9.75 from GI

I don't know if any HD collection deserves to be rated that high

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Media Create Aug 29 - Sept 5th


01./00. [PSP] Grand Knights History - 64.630 / NEW
02./01. [PS3] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 HD Version - 52.792 / 340.621 (-82%)
03./06. [WII] Rhythm Heaven - 22.762 / 422.314 (-9%)
04./04. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 3: Empires - 21.604 / 91.858 (-69%)
05./00. [3DS] Devil Survivor: Overclocked - 20.809 / NEW
06./08. [NDS] Kirby Mass Attack - 15.804 / 197.028 (-16%)
07./00. [PSP] Corpse Party: Book of Shadows - 15.249 / NEW
08./03. [PSP] Mobile Suit Gundam: New Giren's Ambition - 14.656 / 90.267 (-81%)
09./07. [PSP] Monster Hunter Diary: Pokapoka Felyne G - 12.924 / 175.340 (-44%)
10./05. [PSP] Dynasty Warriors 7: Special - 12.209 / 37.516 (-52%)
11./09. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble Blast - 11.773 / 145.974 (-25%)
12./11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus - 11.598 / 526.684 (-9%)
13./10. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - 11.430 / 360.394 (-15%)
14./02. [PSP] Black Rock Shooter: The Game - 11.186 / 116.463 (-89%)
15./00. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops - Dubbed Edition (Reprint) - 9.104 / NEW
16./00. [360] Monster Hunter Frontier Online: 2011 Anniversary Premium Package - 7.953 / NEW
17./27. [PSP] Song of My Prince: Repeat - 7.090 / 61.211 (+26%)
18./15. [PSP] Toriko: Gourmet Survival - 6.290 / 124.503 (-35%)
19./17. [PSP] Taiko Drum Master Portable DX - 6.049 / 193.104 (-25%)
20./12. [NDS] Suite PreCure: Melody Collection - 5.715 / 18.281 (-55%)

3DS - 54,744
PS3 - 33,831
PSP - 30,192
Wii - 11,606
DSi XL - 3,177
DSi - 2,453
PS2 - 1,394
Xbox 360 - 1,228
DS Lite - 80
PSP Go - 7


who are these 7 people

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From: SHINE GET 64 | #235
3DS - 54,744
PS3 - 33,831
PSP - 30,192
Wii - 11,606
DSi XL - 3,177
DSi - 2,453
PS2 - 1,394
Xbox 360 - 1,228
DS Lite - 80
PSP Go - 7

That PSP still so strong.

SHINE GET 64 posted...
260% increase for the 3DS. 78% of those sales coming after the price drop. Sony not revealing numbers as thier PS3 price drop apparently didn't work out too well for them, but they're blaming supply constraint over consumer apathy. I'm hearing 218,000 though but I'm not 100% sure. I'm sure HM knows

I wonder how many sales were during that 2-3 day period when you could buy an Ambassador 3DS for $170.

I'm not surprised about the PS3, I think they've marketed it into being a tough sell right now. It's selling OK, don't get me wrong.

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Well, a $50 price drop was never going to completely change the game. I don't know that $250 becomes a much more enticing price point over $300 for people who didn't want one before. It'll do better during the holidays by being cheaper, but it isn't going to set the world on fire. The PS3's problem right now, in America, is that it doesn't have a big casual catch like the 360. It's not the go to for people who want to play dance games.

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Namco announced 500,000 copies of Tales of Xillia shipped


why report shipped numbers anyway

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To show demand!

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Well, a $50 price drop was never going to completely change the game. I don't know that $250 becomes a much more enticing price point over $300 for people who didn't want one before. It'll do better during the holidays by being cheaper, but it isn't going to set the world on fire. The PS3's problem right now, in America, is that it doesn't have a big casual catch like the 360. It's not the go to for people who want to play dance games.

not for lack of effort on Sony's part. it's also not the go to for people who want to play typical games, not in this country anyway.

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http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-ships-2-million-units/
2 million shipped, 200k+ sold? hello $30-40 price point by november.


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I'd strongly consider a PS3 if they added BC back in(even at a higher price point), PS2 is broken...there are going to be ICO/SotC and MGS HD collections at least but still a few other games I'd really like to have

the icon ownz all posted...
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-ships-2-million-units/
2 million shipped, 200k+ sold? hello $30-40 price point by november.


plus how many of that 200k was on steam? Or is that not counted?

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I think Sony miscalculated with Move, about how much people would care about real accuracy with motion controls. Its been successful enough, and it's the most legitimate motion controller in terms of giving you pinpoint accuracy, but that's not what the casual audience wants. I was always pretty down on Move versus Kinect, from a sales perspective, because it felt too much like an evolution of the Wii, where Kinect was lowering the barrier of entry even further and completely removing the controller.

Current sales between the PS3 / 360 would look very similar without Kinect. Before it came out, the PS3 was selling more on a monthly basis -- and that's still the case worldwide. I wouldn't call it the go to console in America, but its fortunes certainly shifted when the Slim came out. The 360 owes its current successes to Kinect more than anything. I think Microsoft had the right product at the right time, when the Wii was fading away, and swooped up that big casual market. Sony should probably just keep doing what they're doing now. It's not a bad idea to focus on the more 'hardcore' experiences, just to differentiate themselves from the route Nintendo and Microsoft have taken. Move just isn't going to turn into that breakout device that wins over casuals in a significant way, not in America.

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The Move reminds me of Microsoft's HD-DVD setup... just the wrong product for the wrong console, but thanks for playing.

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Yeah, I'd agree. I can understand why they still push it, but it's never going to get people to buy PS3s. I don't know that Nintendo's tablet controller is even really going to be good enough to pull people away from Kinect. Microsoft has something good there.

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From: SHINE GET 64 | #244
the icon ownz all posted...
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-ships-2-million-units/
2 million shipped, 200k+ sold? hello $30-40 price point by november.


plus how many of that 200k was on steam? Or is that not counted?

Steam doesn't release sales numbers

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Sony and Microsoft are going to get some nice lessons learned about the next gen, thanks to this Wii U. HD Zelda with some touchscreen map interface will be cool, but I'm really looking forward to what the other two companies figure out. there's a lot of products out there, from handhelds to smart phones to touchpads to waggle gimmicks to Kinect and so on. A lot of ideas about how different people play games.

In today's day and age there will always be a market for like 25+ million people to just stick a game into a console and play. The focus now seems to be on expanding the market, but I think there's room to sell product to typical gamers. Upstream is a myth, but they've done a decent job with downstream selling. Outside of some exclusives and pricing, what really separates a 360 from a PS3? I have both, like both, play on both, no real big difference in the experience (I prefer 360 controller but I am happy with either one). I'll be curious to see if the companies try and do something (outside of marketing and advertising) to really dominate the typical gamer audience, or if that can even really be done.

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