On this episode we talk about what Microsoft NEEDS to do with the 360 at this point and that is drop the Elite to $199. It's a year older than the PS3 and it shouldn't be the same price. Fans and Bitbaggers get into a huge debate with HHG about his claims that Heavy Rain is destroying the PC game industry. This argument goes on for about 30min. Candid Anthony comes on the show and smashes Hiphopgamer. We also discuss how Take Two is ripping us off by making us pay for the 2K10 Draft Combine making the total cost of 2K10, $65. Lastly we debate on whether or not a game should be completed 100% before it's reviewed. Also on this show:
* Why I'm not getting Batman AA until next year and why you shouldn't judge games off of videos (Torrence)
* I challenge Hiphopgamer to a Game Review Battle (Torrence)
* I ask the fans if they believe Uncharted 2 can't be done on 360 (Torrence)
* Game cost is too high (Chad B)
* Hulu possibly coming to 360 (Chad B)
* TGS possible FFVII and Kingdom Hearts announcements (Weapon X)
* GT car damage looks real (HHG)
* Possible Home update announced at TGS (HHG)
Companies, particularly public companies like Microsoft, need to grow.
i mean its pretty simple, they spent close to 30 billion in acquiring activision, they thought they'd make it bk no problem, and that didnt happen.
its just shit that because of MS's miscalculation alot of people lost their jobs.
They are going to use AI for a large portion of the game development process. Upper management need bonuses and the shareholders need more money. So, people will lose their jobs.
They shouldn't have bought any studios. Some is okay...but they went on a shopping spree...stupid
The better question is why did Microsoft buy publishers for a service they were subsidizing they knew couldn't support.
And why are so many websites trying to make people feel sorry for Microsoft instead of truly criticizing the fact they are closing studios and killing jobs that would have been fine if Microsoft themselves hadn't gotten involved.
Quit feeling sorry for Microsoft and start feeling sorry for the industry and the all the gamers who are actually losing out.
THIS IS MICROSOFTS FAULT.
The first thing that happens after any major acquisition or merger is a consolidation of the whole new portfolio, which includes cutting any excess, bloat or portfolios that don't fit the larger MO of the big boy. So far, it's been par for the course with Microsoft and that's why gamers have been so against this acquisition. Tango Gameworks is the beginning. You think Microsoft wants to pay to keep small timers like Ninja Theory in business?
There is absolutely zero evidence to suggest that Microsoft will improve any of these studios, but plenty to suggest that they will get rid of what they don't need and hold onto the IP. The real agenda of the acquisition was always to acquire The Elder Scrolls, Diablo, Fallout, Call of Duty, Candy Crush etc. that will create millions in passive revenue stream for Microsoft regardless of where the games release. Microsoft simply wants their cut.
Because of Games Pass Microsoft has no interest in investing in new IP which is risky and requires creative talent they can neither nurture nor manage. Game Pass has also not grown in the way Microsoft expected it to, even post acquisitions. Therefore the logical thing to do, without serious money makers to release, is to cut as much cost as possible.
Backward compatibility works for many games on newer consoles, but titles such as The Simpsons: Hit and Run have been left out.
From base building to swinging willies, here are the best survival games around, which include a couple of less than obvious picks.
M$ trying to get every nickel and dime they can, they take out the PRO models so that the bots are forced to buy the not-so-elite flopbox version.
Let me see how i can put this gently so i don't hurt your feeling. PS3 slim and the price cut will not make any difference in sales nor will ps3 slim ever be where the xbox360 is at. Microsoft is in the driving seat when they feel they have done enough for this Gen of Consoles they will be happy to hand over the car keys until them your stuck in the back seat.
Shout out to Torrence, hip hop g, Weapon X and the rest of the bitbag crew, keep it up guyz.
i would listen to it but fúck dat 4 hours
I'll listen to the first hour.Thats about it