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Universal May Go With Blu-ray & More News on IGN PS3 Podcast

On the IGN Play B3yond podcast it was stated right at 7 minutes 15 seconds that Universal studios is reconsidering their stance on HD DVD and are considering going Blu-ray. They also discuss other PlayStation topics such as Paramounts decision is a mistake, Madden issues, what should be included in Home, Upcoming Lair Review, Call of Duty 4 PS3 version vs 360 version, God Of War 3,& more.

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nomuken6119d ago

Well if this happens HD DVD is DEAD.

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cdzie16119d ago

Universal has been HD DVD’s biggest supporter, releasing over 100 titles on the format. Their corporate vice presidents have been open that they remain committed to the HD DVD format. Not to mention these guys had other facts wrong.

Bottom line: these guys don’t know what they’re talking about… forget it..

Rageanitus6119d ago

But all that is needed is Warner brother to go exclusive one side.

Warner brothers is the juggernaut of movies.

Omegasyde6119d ago

I don't think Universal will just jump sides and only got with Blue-ray. THey will go neutral like Warner Bros perhaps? Its a win win for the consumer but a loss for HDDVD. Universal then could re-release the movies in Blu-ray and more money.

Its all about the "scrill".

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EZCheez6119d ago

If (and that's a gigantic if) this is a possibility then it really is the only news that could possibly upstage the Paramount announcement.

I really doubt it though because i'm pretty sure some of the senior guys that work at Universal are also heads in the HD-DVD Association.

However, it would really, really kick ass. For me, that is.

Siesser6119d ago

Yeah, I thought Universal was strongly entrenched into HD-DVD. It would be great if they went both ways though, because Universal is the one studio who's lack of support affects me. Not because of their movies, mind you, but because NBC is Universal. I want HEROES.

LeonSKennedy4Life6118d ago

Heroes is good...

But who really cares when Blu-ray gets LOST???

ReBurn6118d ago

I don't watch Lost. But I do watch Heroes.

Optimus Prime6118d ago

HEROS! love that show. only one more month till that show starts back up, its going to be delightful. while we have to wait for lost to start next spring... sheese.

Bloodmask6119d ago (Edited 6119d ago )

"HD DVD is the most recognized brand name worldwide for high definition packaged media and we now have a strong group of companies behind it, from hardware manufacturers to studios and distributors."

Ken Graffeo, Executive VP, HD Strategic Marketing, Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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Xbox 360 Will6119d ago

so that when Universal goes Blu-ray you won't cry as much!

Hatchet your comment is not even worth a response.

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Ri0tSquad6119d ago (Edited 6119d ago )

What the hell is HD DVD? Lmfao years down the road ppl are going to be saying that. But I can understand why ppl feel the need to protect it and bash on blu ray because if it fails it becomes a paperweight basically 200 bucks wasted. Even if Blu ray loses its name will still live on for about 10+ years by PS3. But when blu ray wins well then gamers basically win seeing that all M$ has to do is make a blu ray add on for about 200 bucks.

Gizmo_Logix6119d ago (Edited 6119d ago )

Did you miss the point of that "old" link, completely?

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s8anicslayer6119d ago

thats a nice stab in the back by universal, i saw a post on another site that mgm was going blueray, being that mgm universal is together it would make sense on universals part!

Fighter6119d ago

Sony owns rights to MGM, that is why Bond was made by Sony pictures after they purchased MGM a year or two ago. I THINK Sony sold MGM to Fox right after but still own certain MGM rights.

Omegasyde6119d ago (Edited 6119d ago )

um big poppa .. Sony owns like a giant stake in MGM. MGM has been exclusive already and is one side that can't switch sides.

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Wolfenstein: The New Order - A Highly Rated FPS That Hasn't Stood the Test of Time

Wolfenstein: The New Order launched 10 years ago today, but can it stand up to the modern FPS titles it inspired?

Seth_hun1h ago

I disagree. Its still a fantastic game, with very good gunplay and a surprisingly loveable cast of characters and a good story trough many different and interesting setpieces

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Why Is No One Making AAA Horror Games Anymore?

Saif from eXputer inquires, "Despite the everlasting popularity of the genre, why hasn't there been a good AAA horror game in a while now?"

Jin_Sakai2d ago

Because the gaming industry is obsessed with live service games.

Cacabunga1d 16h ago

Even FPS are rare nowadays

Rynxie1d 14h ago

Because he touches himself at night to characters like lady Dimitrescu.

Crows901d 11h ago

You're the one still thinking about her

Rynxie1d 11h ago

@crow

Did I give away your secret? It's okay, if you sit on your hand and numb it, you can pretend it's her playing with your little stick.

MaximusPrime_2d ago

Good for me, I have no interests in horror games

-Foxtrot1d 18h ago

Even when they do it's first person trying to copy Outlast, Five Nights, P.T etc

I think the Dead Space / RE2 / RE4 Remake and the Evil Within 2 showed you can have a good story based, third person survival horror game.

jeromeface1d 15h ago

remakes is another good reason

thesoftware7301d 14h ago

Calisto Protocol was also fun with fantastic presentation.

FinalFantasyFanatic1d 7h ago

I feel like we haven't had much in the way of horror games for years, I think it became rare after the PS2/PS3 gen. Maybe i'll pick up that Crow Country that recently came out, that looks good.

Venoxn4g1d 5h ago

Crow Country needs some more love.. and more exposure

Redemption-641d 16h ago

Because outside of a fee games, most don't sell that well

Crows901d 11h ago

So in other words...AAA publishers don't have creativity or passion for games.

CrimsonWing691d 16h ago

Didn’t we have Dead Space Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake last year?

thorstein1d 16h ago (Edited 1d 16h ago )

Among others

And isn't Dying Light 2 a horror game?

Scissorman1d 15h ago

And Alan Wake 2 and Alone in the Dark.

on_line_forever23h ago

I like Alone in the dark but it's not AAA game

richardmmorales1d 7h ago

We also had The Quarry and The Dark Pictures The Devil In Me.

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