GamePro: A new survey by research firm Newzoo reveals that U.S. gamers are not shifting to new platforms, but expanding the number of platforms they play on - based on need and situation. The data also shows that gamers are spending more money on games and game content.
Newzoo's US National Gamers Survey 2010 shows that the 160 million Americans playing more kinds of games on multiple platforms.
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.
console wars are only on the web. Outside we dont give a f1ck. We just play all consoles.
Console wars? They still exist?
lol agreed I can't believe this honestly still goes on. I have all 3 current gen system and love em all :)
But in the interwebz, fanboys make no difference, even if they think they would.
companies that are putting up the MOST effort.
i used to own all consoles pretty much.all they way to xbox which i still have and enjoy.but this generation came out different.i'm older,wiser,like when things are packed in,and try to avoid companies that put no effort in their work.i don't have as much time because of work,i spend time with my girlfriend,family,friends and getting out of the house.
i chose ps3.because it truly was sony's best effort at a reasonable price.i bought it at launch.it does what they said it would and has constantly improved since i bought it.i was looking for next gen and that partly was because of graphics.we ALL jump to next gen because it looks better and it's closer to our imaginations.no matter how people deny it,we jump forward because of graphics and technology.
but it wasn't just that.sony said it was built to last 10 years and will improve.i've seen their 10 year predictions TWICE.and i have seen the quality.when i spend money i also look for quality.ps3 was it.it may have looked steep 4 years ago.but it was actually a BARGAIN.
but the other two companies did not put up their best effort.nintendo redesigned the gamecube and added a new controller.that's not jumping forward.that's staying the same and not putting in effort.they released a motion controller that was not their best effort.and had to release an add-on to improve what should have been standard at launch.their online blows.the graphics are gamecube quality.i had those looks already.i had 3 gamecubes.
WHY WASTE MY MONEY WHEN NINTENDO WAS NOT WORKING HARD ENOUGH?
same with microsoft.they cut corners to make 360.we seen the results of that.for a company with billions,they decided to keep it in the bank.they charge for online gaming when i can play for free.they overcharge for wifi,hdds,dlc,flash drives,microsoft points,add-ons(odst,forza ultimate,crackdown 2,etc)and the console cost just as much as a ps3.WHY?ps3 has more built in but 360 is $299...WHY?
sony on the other hand,spends more on the creation of games instead of marketing.puts their best effort forward on 1st and second party.has the best 3D online community(home).nintendo did 2D miis.and microsoft phoned in arcade.and will charge you for games you already have for it.i'm not going to WASTE my money.
same with motion.nintendo had to fix theirs.microsoft again with their billions,went cheap on kinect by pulling sh!t out.while move is sony's best effort again.it's 1:1.not fake wiimote motion.not lag kinect motion.not buying six sense to just have motion.they WORKED on it for years.
i'm not saying those systems can't be fun.but why waste my money?ps3 now has beyond wii capabilities.so i didn't have to BUY wii.and move is more accurate than kinect.all that hand waving can be done on pseye.
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and 3D is not coming to wii or 360.
it's not fanboysim.it's smart consumerism.why buy a hot dog with no relish(wii?)why buy a hamburger(360) that cost the same price as a juicy steak(ps3)?it's not about just picking sides....