Alan Wake To Be Natal's Launch Title?

qface64 - 139 days 17 hours ago

fun at first then after a while it dies down like allot of things lately

id stick to the control myself

oh wait i just noticed hiphopgamer
nevermind
i know people shouldn't judge a book by its cover but when it comes to HHG i can't help it
at least lately i can't

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KionicWarlord222 - 139 days 17 hours ago

Obviously hiphopgamer likes what he does. Thats all that matters. HE trys to be informative and base his shows off his opinions.

But this isnt hhg it`s his staff member master Samo.

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djevolve420 - 139 days 17 hours ago

THis would kick all sorts of Arse. let hope they use it in a new conker game, that I have been, waiting, waiting, waiting,
come on.

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Master Samo - 139 days 17 hours ago

@ djevolve420

There are several AAA titles that Rare is currently working on. Don't be surprised if one of them shows up this year. After all, Shane Kim did say at E3 09 that they still have several titles that they did not announce yet for 2009!

In addition, Rare is, in fact, working on something special for Natal, and Conker 2 is rumored to be one of the AAA titles in the works, so sit back and enjoy the rest of the year. Microsoft is not done yet!

God Bless You

Master Samo

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GWAVE - 139 days 16 hours ago

If true, this would be so sad for so many reasons.

For one, a potentially awesome hardcore title like Alan Wake would be getting a healthy beatdown with the "gimmick stick", and we ALL know that's exactly what hardcore gamers want, right? I mean, if Nintendo had announced that Smash Bros Brawl would only use motion controls, would you be celebrating? And if Sony announced that your level of "sneakiness" in MGS4 was based on your facial expressions through the Eye, would people be singing Konami's praise?

For another, it goes to show how pathetic our video game media is. You could take any game. Literally ANY non-Natal game and run the headline of "such-and-such will be Eye/WiimotionPlus/WiiFit/etc launch title" and you'd hear the chorus of hardcore gamers crying out in agony. Yet, because these motion controls are on the 360, it MUST be hardcore, right? WOW, just wow. We've fallen so far. What's next?

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really duh - 139 days 16 hours ago

It's also goofy ass speculation too. Natal or Alan Wake don't need to stand up to Sonys lineup alone Mass Effect 2, Crackdown 2, Risen, Halo Reach, Gears of War 3 will release on 2010. These are the games that we know of so far. I might of left some out. I would say Sony has to step it up next year. Natal will launch with games designed for it.

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MazzingerZ - 139 days 16 hours ago

"neutralize"? Does that mean make X360 owners believe they get the same type of games?...otherwise I don't see why GoW or GT5 fans would get a X360 Natal to play a new franchise like Alan Wake that even if awesome is the total opposite to the mentioned games...

By the way, launch title for natal is HALO:Reach (OF COURSE!)

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gaffyh - 139 days 16 hours ago

How come every single 360 title seems to be a Natal launch title? None of the announced games will be Natal titles, they may support it (doubtful), but it won't be the primary controller.

They will make specific games for Natal, who the f*** wants to play Alan Wake with no controller? Plus Natal is coming Late 2010, Alan Wake is coming Early 2010 (or at least I hope it is).

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memots - 139 days 16 hours ago

Is Natal is the only left for 360 owner? Why is it every other article is about natal this and natal that.

You guy are so desperate and you need a Mii and Wii controler clone and sudenly now its hardcore and waving you wand around is for real gamer?? I though Nintendo fan were not real gamer ..

I have a 360 and i think natal is stupid. i want games. i am happy that Halo addon is coming out but what else is there ?

Ill be playing the rest on my pc.

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really duh - 139 days 16 hours ago

The world is talking about Natal hence the articles. PS3 fans post just as many Natal articles for obvious reasons.

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Master Samo - 139 days 16 hours ago

@ Gwave
I only mentioned Natal possibly being in Alan Wake because the answer that the Remedy representative gave me. Furthermore, I understand your concern regarding Natal, but I assure you that from what I know, it will be huge. The problem with the Wii-mote is that most games were directed towards the casual gamer. Calling the Wii-mote a casual controller, and calling Natal a hardcore one simply because it is on the Xbox 360 is ridiculous. I believe that both are just ways of controlling games; they are neither hardcore, nor are they casual. What determines that is the game that utilizes them. Zelda: Twilight Princess is a hardcore game; I played it with the Wii-mote; it was an incredible experience. It was also a hardcore one. I doubt that they would make hardcore games using only Natal; they will certainly give yo the option to choose. More importantly, they will do something that Nintendo did not do. They will create games that will allow you to play with the normal Xbox 360 controller, and at the same time, utilize the Natal technology as well.

@ really duh

I know that Alan Wake will not be the only title for Microsoft in 2010. I was simply talking about it being the most important title to be released for Microsoft in early 2010. Most of the games that you mentioned will probably be released later on. As for Gears of War 3 and Halo Reach coming out at the same year. I doubt that Microsoft would do such a thing due to the fact that such an action would lead to a very weak 2011 line-up. The only reason that would push Microsoft to do it is if the PS3 started to catch to them by the end of this year, and if they already have something very special to blow us all away in 2011.

@ MazzingerZ

I agree that Halo Reach would be the best choice for a Natal launch title; I even mentioned that in the article. However, wouldn't be smart to launch Natal earlier than expected?

@ Odion

claiming that a site is "crap" doesn't really help anyone. If you want to be objective, I will listen to you. Criticize the site, criticize my article, but at least make your criticism constructive. In other words, tell me what you think needs to change, in your opinion, for the site and my articles to improve. I will grateful for that because feedback is one of the most important ingredients for success.

God Bless You All

Master Samo

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n4g-gamer - 139 days 15 hours ago

Help Ban HHG, his bs nonsese stories need to be purged from n4g.

Controversial tittle with a ? mark at the end.

Absolutely no proof anywhere in his article to support his views

Butchering of the English Language

These are the holy 3 traits of HHG

Only you can Ban him

http://www.petitionspot.com...

Spread the WORD.

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likedamaster - 139 days 15 hours ago

"Natal or Alan Wake don't need to stand up to Sonys lineup alone Mass Effect 2, Crackdown 2, Risen, Halo Reach, Gears of War 3 will release on 2010."

I was thinking the same thing. This guy is definitely delusional.

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Jaces - 139 days 15 hours ago

I really don't see Natal going anywhere. Just because it's on the news doesn't mean its revolutionary or going to be a hit. Hell, I could tell them you had an alien living in your ass and they'd bite.

It's like a fad really, great for a month or two then it dies down. Just like the PS Eye toy, never really found anything fun about it. If you guys want to jump around singing your heart out while playing a game, then that's fine by me but it's not exactly my cup of tea.

360 Fanboys can speculate all they want, you guys are no better than the PS3 fanboys. Gears of War confirmed for 2010...did'nt see that in any article I've read so far. Halo: Reach in 2010...oh they mean Christmas right?

Give it a rest.

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really duh - 139 days 15 hours ago

Why do you stalk me? This is a Xbox room why are you in here. We already know how you feel about everything Xbox your opinion isn't valid. Thats some rant considering all I said was Natal or Alan Wake won't be alone next year.

"give it a rest" stop tracking my comments man, in here trying to convince people Natal is fail before launch no one cares how you feel about it. Your reply doesn't even make sense nor does it relate to my comment but you did that to have an excuse to rant you fanboy rubbish.

Go get your head checked and give it a rest.

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Rob0g0rilla - 139 days 14 hours ago

It wouldn't make sense to put Natal against Sony's lineup. They are going for two completely different crowds(hardcore and casual) on two different systems(360 and PS3). I'm sure if they had plans on using Natal with Alan Wake, we would of seen it demonstrated at E3.

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KionicWarlord222 - 139 days 13 hours ago

Ok... your right. Didnt think about it that way. But it`s possible. Thinking about now does`nt seem likely.

:(

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Jaces - 139 days 12 hours ago

I have better things to do rather than "stalk" you.

Convincing? Who's convincing, I'm just giving an opinion...oh yea forgot I can't say what I feel without getting accused of being a part of the "SDF".

I don't care if it's a 360, PS3 or Wii topic, I'm still going to comment on their articles. You just happen to be in the right place at the right time, sorry I pick on you seeing how a lot of what you say is nothing but garbled words with a little fanboyism added in for effect.

It's funny that you missed my comment on how I found the PS Eyetoy boring and uninteresting, obviously I must be a fanboy if I don't constantly praise the 360, GTFO. Whatever though, your points and opinions are just as invalid as mine considering you've nothing good to say about everything Sony.

Must be annoying having me correct you on your factless and unimportant rants.

Good day.

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Alvadr - 139 days 7 hours ago

These Natal stories get more and more ridiculous.. I would bet my life savings, house, car & job that Alan Wake does not even utilise Natal in the slightest.

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Master Samo - 139 days 1 hour ago

It does not matter how far-fetched certain arguments are as long as they are backed up by logical reasoning, and initiate a healthy discussion. You can argue anything you want. You can even argue why something as far-fetched as Activision acquiring Microsoft! just give your evidence, and make it an interesting read; regardless of whether or not your reasoning was strong enough to convince me, I will read it, and might even enjoy it.

Lastly, sometimes, writing articles is not about stating facts but about exploring new possibilities and ideas, and backing them up with points that could make sense. This is where many readers flip out when they shouldn't. Just read the article, enjoy it, then give your counter-argument. In other words, many readers are taking the fun out of the whole exploration experience that some writers provide. Regardless, I have nothing but respect for you, and I wish you all the best.

God Bless You

Master Samo

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Master Samo - 139 days 1 hour ago

To everyone that disagrees with the article, you are claiming that it is normal for developers to avoid commenting on things even if they are, in fact, not true. However, as a journalist, I am telling you that when they choose not to comment on something, it is probably because there is something in the background that they are not ready to share with the public. Developers can say: "No!".

For example, when there were rumors regarding Gears of War 3 coming out as a multiplatform title, Hiphopgamer asked Cliffy B directly whether or not we will see GOW 3 on the PS3, and his reponse was "NO!!". Another example, when Ubisoft was asked regarding the possibility of Splinter Cell: Conviction coming to the PS3, their response was even stronger than just a "NO!!"; it was "NEVER!!".

God Bless You All

Master Samo

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Tito Jackson - 138 days 23 hours ago

eat sh*t.

I dont care how Alan Wake is played, i just want to play it :)

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Giriath - 138 days 20 hours ago

I'm not clicking an HHG link, but God no! Don't mess up Alan Wake, pleeaase! It looks great!

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Xwow2008 - 139 days 16 hours ago

the hate in hhg.
hes doing his job, also whats wrong with the article.
IF he talk about good things for xbox360( 360 fans like him and sony fans hate him) and if he talk about good things about ps3 the opposite happen.
PPL are retreaded these days, if u don,t like his articles don,t bother writing comments here K .

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Odion - 139 days 16 hours ago

His site has as much quality as a 6th grade paper, just because he likes to write crap, doesn't change the fact that it is crap.

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jessehaysfl - 139 days 3 hours ago

Xwow normally I'm with you stop the hate and all,

But this article is utter bullsh!t.

How is a PR response plugging a device Remedy isin't using a conformation that Alan Wake is a LAUNCH TITLE?

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Steven Colbert - 139 days 16 hours ago

Yeah I was thinking of pre-ordering Alan Wake in the next few months for PC.I even upgraded to a new graphics card this month,a new Nvidia Geforce 9800.

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memots - 139 days 16 hours ago

Agreed

Alan Wake looks like its gonna be awesome...

On my PC !

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militant07 - 139 days 15 hours ago

i dont think you will see alan wake on pc same time as 360 mabye 6month later ?

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ApocalyPS3 - 139 days 14 hours ago

keyboard and mouse don't have rumble. and having to boot into Windows and log in means others will be playing the game before you've even clicked the icon on your desktop.

the pc version has the POTENTIAL of looking better...if you have $1000 to build a system that's good enough to play it.

you can probably build a phenom x2 quad/radeon hd 4870x2 system pretty cheap nowadays, given that you don't have to buy a monitor, speakers, or input devices. and don't forget a LICENSED copy of Windows while you're at it!

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Pandamobile - 139 days 13 hours ago

Wow, some people have no freaking clue...

@militant07
Remedy are PC devs at heart and aren't going to shaft PC gamers by making us wait 6 months. Where the hell'd you hear that?

@ApocalyPS3
You can build a $500 PC that will completely max any game on the market (with the exception of Crysis).

And my PC starts up a lot faster than a console does.

From off to in game in about 30 seconds.

Also, rumble is useless. I'll be playing with my Novint Falcon by that time.

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PLAYSTATIONGENRATION - 139 days 16 hours ago

Mod nation is AAA....i would argue its the lbp of racing

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Odion - 139 days 16 hours ago

I would argue that there is nothing amazing or new about the game, every racer with a track editor is about as easy as theirs.

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Steven Colbert - 139 days 16 hours ago

Odion is right.F-Zero on the N64 had a track editor

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ApocalyPS3 - 139 days 14 hours ago

it probably WILL be the lbp of arcade racers. but honestly Forza 3 is what I'm waiting on. it combines the best of sim racing and user customizations.

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PLAYSTATIONGENRATION - 139 days 16 hours ago

Mag looks like it needs more development time....it looks could like when warhawk it first came out...but it is not the same game it was when it launched..its a super AAA game now

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DeathroW22 - 139 days 16 hours ago

I don't get the disagree's, zipper said november 24th at E3 themself. What is it? People don't want it to come out this year?

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Tony Scarboni - 139 days 15 hours ago

In the journalistic world, we have a name for people like the HHG, they are called MUCKRACKERS.They are one rung below tabliod reporters on the food chain, they rely on sensationalism and contrivances because they are incapabe of writing anything truly relevant due to their lack of brain power. HHG is nothing more than a shameless opportunitist.

The theory of Alan Wake utilizing NATAL is completely baseless. Alan Wake is supposed to drop this year, not in 2010. For how long this game has already been delayed, it would be pretty illogical for them to delay it further to give it NATAL support.

HHG, why don't you stick to what you do best, writing hand-me down rhymes.

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KionicWarlord222 - 139 days 15 hours ago

Alan wake comes out next year.
http://xbox360.ign.com/obje...

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silverchode - 139 days 14 hours ago

he got u

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Tony Scarboni - 139 days 14 hours ago

First one to comment, he starts off by doing damage control.

Whether or not Alan Wake comes out this year or next, to say it will have Natal support is obviously just stretching. The fact still stands, Natal is supposed to release at the end of 2010, not w/ Alan Wake in Q2.

Anyone can make a bunch of 1/2 ass'd observations. This guy is a bottom feeder.

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KionicWarlord222 - 139 days 14 hours ago

Speculateing is good . It might not be the truth but gives us a clear view of the future. This isnt hhg its master samo the writer.

Lol

I just wanted you too know that

"Alan wake will see the light in 2010"

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ZOMBIEMAN1 - 139 days 14 hours ago

you are correct Koinic Warlord222 or should i say ML Koinic Warlord222 is a member of HHG community i know because i was once a member before i opened my eyes and tried to get banned by insulting ppl and demanding to get banned

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Master Samo - 139 days 13 hours ago

@ Tony Scarboni

Alan Wake has already been announced for Spring 2010! Wow! for a jounalist,(if, in fact, you were one)you are way out of practice.

Furthermore, we don’t really know when, exactly, will Natal launch, and that by itself indicates that anything is possible. Meaning, as long as you don’t know when Natal will actually launch, then it could in fact launch at anytime; maybe even as early as Spring 2010. After all, as I mentioned in the article. Microsoft is done with the development process of Natal. Thus, they can launch at anytime. The problem is that they don’t have games yet, and that the technology is still too expensive to launch now.

As for your stereotyping of Hiphopgamer, I'd rather not respond to such immaturity.

God Bless You

Master Samo

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Tony Scarboni - 139 days 13 hours ago

Natal will launch at the end of 2010, and Alan Wake is slated for a Q2 release window. The only way this speculation would hold water would be if they were to release NATAL support post launch, which you don't seem to be implying here.

And please, when you through around a loaded word like 'stereotyping', you should really clarify yourself. Just what are you insunuating? How am I stereotyping HHG, is he not a sensationalist? If not, then who is a sensationalist? How many of HHG's predictions have ever come to fruition?

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Master Samo - 139 days 12 hours ago

2 weeks prior to E3, I wrote an eight-chapter article, it was to silence all the Sony fanboys that kept criticizing the Xbox 360 for not having games in 2009 even though I knew that it did, in fact, have plenty. If you would like to look back at it now, I would tell you that many of my assumptions and predictions turned out to be true.

I stated that God of War 3 would be coming out in 2010. In fact, I also provided the link to a previous article that explained in detail why God of War 3 will be coming out in MARCH 2010! Anyone that read that article and still believed that GOW 3 will be coming in 2009 needs to be examined because that article had everything necessary to convince anyone that GOW 3 is a 2010 title. I also stated that Heavy Rain, Quantm (Quantum Theory at the time), MAG, and The Last Guardian (Team ICO title at the time) were all coming out in 2010.

More importantly, I stated that Crackdown 2 will be announced at E3, Alan Wake will be shown at E3 and even though I expect it to come in 2009, a February 2010 release is a very tempting alternative for Microsoft(which turned out to be a Spring 2010 release), Peter Moyneux will reveal Project Dimitri(which turned out to be Milo), Microsoft will unveil the new motion camera controller(which turned out to be Project Natal), and Kojima will take the stage to announce either a new IP for the Xbox 360 or a Metal Gear title(which turned out to be Metal Gear Solid: Rising). In truth, I did state that the kojima title would be an Xbox 360 exclusive, and I did mention Zone of the Enders 3 as a possibility, but the fact of the matter is that I was right about a Metal Gear title coming to the Xbox 360, and I was right about Kojima taking the stage during Microsoft's press conference.

In fact, My sources in Japan informed me about Itagaki forming a new studio composed entirely of the main team that started Team Ninja in the first place, and working on an Xbox 360 title. I mentioned that in the final chapter. On the next day, 1up posts their interview with Itagaki. To be clear, we were the first to break the news of Itagaki's return. I actually knew about it since March, but chose to keep it until I write the eight chapter article.

In addition, if you would like to argue that many of my other assumptions didn't come true, all I can say is this: we still have six more months to go, and Shane Kim did state during E3 09 that Microsoft still has several unannounced titles for 2009. More importantly, many of my assumptions that did not yet come true were not regarding an E3 09 announcement, and were simply directed to 2009 as a whole; meaning, it also included what I expect for TGS and Leipzig as well. What is very interesting about the eight chapter article is that many have mentioned in the comments sections of several sites that they were some of the best articles ever written in gaming journalism, and those readers were the ones that disagreed with me, yet they extremely enjoyed the article. Also, I was complemented regarding these articles by a SONY representative that was very impressed with the quality of my writing. He was specifically impressed with how thorough and informative the articles were, and was actually reading it on a daily basis.

I believe that it is the most comprehensive series of articles for the Xbox 360 line-up for 2009. In fact, you can use it as a reference for all the possible titles to come out throught this year, and you will see many of the titles that I mentioned, that were not announced at E3, come to life in the coming months.

As for Hiphopgamer himself, he mentioned a week prior to E3 that Twitter will be announced for the Xbox 360(which turned out to be true). I think I made it clear that many predictions coming out of the Hiphopgamershow website turned out to be true.

God Bless You

Master Samo

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Tony Scarboni - 139 days 11 hours ago

Those rumors have been widely speculated for some time now. As a matter of fact, people were critisizing E3 because so many of the 'big' announcements leaked.

That doesn't change the fact that 90% of the crap that comes out of your web site is complete lies. Like the time you guys were saying the COD series was going to be 360 exclusive.

I could fill an encyclopedia with all the mistruths you people have spread, but unfortunately your web site does not keep a very long history of its content.

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ZOMBIEMAN1 - 139 days 8 hours ago

HHG is like a disease infecting the web a disease that must be removed . alot of his articles are bullsh!t and flamebait articles and alot of the times there wrong like Ninja Blade MS GOW and everyone knows that it wasn't ii looked like a Ninja Gaiden wanna be with GTE and the GTAV PS3 exclusive rumor and than HHG just goes giving a list of things that came and said Agent was GTAV i say bullsh!t he just said that to make it look like he was right but he's not ,most of the sh!t that he says is rumors and alot of the times he's wrong, HHG and Torrence and all there staff should leave and let gaming journalism to the professionals like IGN , X-Play , GameTrailers , GameSpot , Game Pro , Gaint Bomb there real game journalist you're all wanna bees that got lucky. and to HHG , you know why sites like IGN are #1 and your not because IGN doesn't do the sh!t you do and that's why there #1 if you got serious no more BS rumors or flamebait articles or headline than well respect you

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Master Samo - 139 days 1 hour ago

First of all, I was the one that wrote that article. You can disagree with it, but as long as it was supported with logical reasoning, it would be worth checking out. In addition, the fact that it was exploring a new possibility does not automatically make it a bad article.

Second, it does not matter how far-fetched certain arguments are as long as they are backed up by logical reasoning, and initiate a healthy discussion. You can argue anything you want. You can even argue why something as far-fetched as Activision acquiring Microsoft! just give your evidence, and make it an interesting read; regardless of whether or not your reasoning was strong enough to convince me, I will read it, and might even enjoy it.

Lastly, sometimes, writing articles is not about stating facts but about exploring new possibilities and ideas, and backing them up with points that could make sense. This is where many readers flip out when they shouldn't. Just read the article, enjoy it, then give your counter-argument. In other words, many readers are taking the fun out of the whole exploration experience that some writers provide. Regardless, I have nothing but respect for you, and I wish you all the best.

God Bless You

Master Samo

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da720izcumin - 138 days 17 hours ago

man, your comments today are full of trolling....
when HHG first came out, the sony kids were all over him....i remember there were times when 10-25% of the links on this page were for that site.
now, that the site tends to balance out the ps3 news with 360 news...n4g wants to ban it.
grow up.
I for one welcome the proportionated news and rumors for all consoles, and applaud them for that.
this does not mean that I am advocating everything that is happening there, as the site does write many opionated articles.
nevertheless, what is journalism without the bullshit?

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ZOMBIEMAN1 - 138 days 11 hours ago

HHG has contributed nothing he's a joke but i can't expect those like you who are blinded by his articles it's easy for him to gain the support of ppl from N4G he only needs to say what fanboys want to hear but the truth is hes done nothing he didn't give any news or revealed any details of upcoming games we didn't know about he only goes on about his opinions if i wanted someones opinion about certain games i'd ask my friends opinions as i said he's disease infecting anyone that comes in contact with him and we need to remove him by banning he gets banned from N4G and bye bye traffic and bye bye HHG and crew .

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