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Watch_Dogs: The PS4 difference

Find out why Watch_Dogs and PlayStation 4 are the perfect team

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Abash3709d ago

I'm loving inFamous: Second Son but can't wait to play Watch_Dogs in May

aceitman3709d ago

wheres the people that wrote the articles about watchdogs being downgraded at. I think they can go hide under a rock now. looks awsome

cellmember3709d ago

seriously? im sorry but those graphics look awful such a downgrade from the original e3 reveal.

Chrischi19883709d ago

All you guys always and only talking about graphics, you all got serious problems. Like the game is not playable or has bad gameplay, because of worse graphics. No wonder you all hype up the PS4 so much, because this is what it actually offers over the other consoles, graphics, the rest is just something you tell yourselfs to feel better.

youndamie3709d ago

Yea it still looks good for the PS4 version but it is definitely a downgrade from E3.

matrixman923709d ago

it was a demo made on PC showing hopeful graphics for consoles that werent even finished yet...the people bitchin are just straight up living in a dreamland

malokevi3709d ago

Anybody who watches that video and feels the need to find reasons to complain has smoked one too many rocks.

This is my next big game purchase. Looks fantastic.

thorstein3709d ago

Tutorial: For Youtube videos: in the bottom right hand corner is "gear." Click on it to put the video into 1080p.

Those that are still claiming graphical downgrade are now just trolling. This is definitive proof that it has not been downgraded.

1)Is their delusion just cognitive dissonance?
2)Or is there some other corporation sending its employees here to disparage this wonderfully beautiful game?
3)Do they just not possess a computer that can handle a youtube video (knowing full well that Youtube compresses video?)
4)Do they smoke too much meth?

There really can't be any other explanations. I honestly can't understand how delusional people are when they reject evidence and proof in favor of rumor.

webeblazing3709d ago

the funny thing is it was mostly this whole site acting crazy because of this so called downgrade. now people acting like it didnt happen because the devs show them for what they are gfx whores lol.

its crazy how this whole site had got turned upside down when the thought the gfx didnt look the same as the e3 demo, and saying the game isnt worth it, even with the same gameplay. now the gfx are up to par its worth it. it interesting again because of the gfx. gameplay always been the same.

console only gamer are starting to seem like the biggest gfx whores. fighting with other console owner cause you console does gfx better, then fight with pc gamers because their gfx dont count.

the new age gamers. the age of the gfx whores.

Sevir3709d ago

I have to laugh at the detractors who say The Original E3 demo looks the best! NO SHIT! when this wwas shown at E3 2012, there was NO PS4 or XBOX ONE... Concrete confirmed knowledge of that wasn't due for another 8 and 11 month respectively...

UBISOFT and announced a new IP and demo'd it on a single Nvidia Geforce GTX 690... which is more powerful than a pS4 and XBO.. There are NO VISUAL DOWNGRADES from the E3 2013 - Footage out now on PS4... The Watch_Dogs footage at the Feb 2013 PS4 Reveal looks slightly better than now because it was a PC emulating the PS4 specs but a tad better.

And I want someone to find something that says otherwise... Watch_Dogs Looks impressive on PS4 and it'll be the version to get if you own consoles. other if you have a GTX 690 or better you'll enjoy Watch_Dogs the way it was announced at E3 2012 when NO NEXT GEN CONSOLES were announced and everyone was certainly thinking that Next Gen was right around the corner.

abzdine3709d ago

i think this might be my next game after inFamous on PS4 in case nothing comes out in the meantime.

starchild3709d ago

There was a bit of a downgrade from the E3 2012 PC demo to the 2013 PS4 demo, but there has been no downgrade since then. All that happened is that people saw different lighting and weather conditions and freaked out. Same thing happened to Infamous Second Son.

Anybody still claiming there has been a downgrade I challenge you to demonstrate exactly what has been downgraded between last year's PS4 footage and this year's gameplay footage/trailers. I know you can't do it because I have analyzed the previous footage against the recent footage and can find no difference in graphical techniques or assets being used. It's the same game under different times of day and weather conditions, period.

90Supra3709d ago

Ur kidding, right???

E3 gameplay = car explosions with fire

New gameplay = car explosions with what looks like dirt or dust

and that's just the beginning...

starchild3709d ago

@90Supra

You're ridiculous. I mean, how can you be serious?

There are lots of fiery explosions in the following recent videos.
https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Minute marks 0:44, 0:51, 0:57, 1:06

https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Minute marks 1:16, 1:22, 1:26

I hope you aren't comparing to the E3 2012 demo. For one thing, everybody knows that there WAS a downgrade from the E3 2012 demo on a high end PC to the PS4 footage in 2013. Second of all, the big fiery explosion of the service station in that demo is a set piece moment.

I re-watched all the 2013 PS4 gameplay footage and there were hardly any explosions at all. And certainly none that looked any better than the explosions in the new footage.

So you failed miserably in your first attempt. What are these other supposed differences? I'm waiting.

Ashunderfire863709d ago

I was at E3 2013 and I can tell you that this game look just as good, or even better than the E3 version I saw. I literally saw the game developer play the demo with the PS4 controller. Plus another developer was using the smart glass feature to help him by remotely shutting down power, so he can escape the cops. I saw that all in real time. No its not a downgrade like Dark Souls 2 is with the graphics.

kamisama3709d ago

If graphics didn't matter we'd still be playing on 1st gen systems it's a combo of graphics story and gameplay so if your lacking in 1 area yes people are going to point that out

Radentangr3709d ago

They can downgrade the graphics all day (not saying they have), just give me enough of a new experience so that I don't feel like I am playing the same old same old. I want a game that draws me in and makes me want to play... Nothing, and I include Infamous SS does that right now. The Collectables on iOS is getting more play time!

ShinMaster3709d ago (Edited 3709d ago )

@ matrixman92

Is it fan delusion when a company says "this demo is running on PS4" last year and then shows a downgraded version the next year? It's called a lie.

Also, if the PS4 version won't look like last year's demo, neither will PC.
Remember Far Cry 3?(also Ubisoft). The final PC version completely maxed out did not look as good or detail as the demo from the year before.

DragonKnight3709d ago

@kamisama: That's the most pathetic logic in all existence. Good graphics are a bonus, they literally do not matter. Any old school gamer worth their salt will tell you that they can still have a hell of a lot of fun playing Super Mario Bros. on their NES and it has nothing to do with graphics. Graphics are literally only necessary to the most shallow of people.

Old McGroin3708d ago (Edited 3708d ago )

@ aceitman

"wheres the people that wrote the articles about watchdogs being downgraded at. I think they can go hide under a rock now."

Man, seriously check out the original reveal again, there is a very noticeable downgrade. Still looks good but not the massive next-gen leap we were lead to believe it was going to be. Game looks like it's gonna be great all the same!

EDIT: Damn N4G won't let me embed the video for the original reveal! Look it up though, big difference!

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RebelWAC3709d ago

I was never hyped to begin with but I am gettin there bro. While others can´t stop nagging about the "graphical downgrade" I´m thinking "I´ll play this over games like KZ & Ryse anyday".

ZombieKiller3709d ago

It seems as if everyone is the perfect team with Playstation 4. I'm soooo glady Sony REALLY learned from last time and I'm even happier that I have a PS4. This generation will be awesome as we will see the true kings of gaming hit their stride!

What would I do without one?

I'd get a PS4 :)

Akuma073704d ago

Playing inFamous has actually made me really excited for Watch_Dogs.

Maybe it is the open world feel, maybe I miss the open world genre.

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SteamPowered3709d ago

I'm willing to wait for Wii U. I think the gamepad could add some depth to watchdogs.

youndamie3709d ago

I thought Ubi already said they won't utilize the gamepad.

SteamPowered3709d ago (Edited 3709d ago )

I read that that's part of why Wii u version was delayed. So they could take thier time with it.
http://www.cinemablend.com/...

parentoftheyear3709d ago

Hope ps4 version utilizes second screen so we get this also.

SteamPowered3709d ago

I'm a wait n see kind of guy. I'd rather wait a bit and see which is the better version of the game. If it sucks for Wii U, I can always get it on another platform. Prolly for cheaper. 2nd screen can seem like a gimmick, so hopefully they do it tastefully. Takes away the immersion if you're looking at your controller more than the tv.

ZombieKiller3709d ago

You have to wait to see the PS4 version will be better than the Wii U version? I know you're about the controller and all but...Screw the controller! What about frame rate, graphics, loading, and all the other stuff? This game was designed with the next gen consoles in mind. I wouldn't think twice about not getting the Wii-U versions with all the next gen goodness out there! Ya know?

Themba763708d ago

yea they should let you use the vita as a second screen

metatronx3709d ago

Well unless Watch Dog sells good on wii u, or ubisoft might drop the support for Wii as they already mentioned

ShowGun9013709d ago

this game looks awesome, cant wait! good thing i got infamous now, cause id hate it if these two games came out the same week! LOL

parentoftheyear3709d ago

That would have given me an aneurysm.

GentlemenRUs3709d ago

Definitely a visual difference since last E3.

Sigh...

ramiuk13709d ago (Edited 3709d ago )

its still gonna be epic

thorstein3709d ago

Do you have proof of this? There is a video in the playstation blog that shows it looks as good as the E3 video. So, since here is proof positive that it hasn't been downgraded for PS4, what are you going on?

Or are you just trolling?

GentlemenRUs3709d ago (Edited 3709d ago )

You have eye's don't ya? I know that there's been a downgrade.

You just need to use them to compare them!

thorstein3709d ago

So, no then? Just trolling. Good for you.

What does my perfect vision, looking at a 1080p video from SONY of the game running on a PS4 have to do with your misguided opinion based on what exactly?

Above video:
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

E3:
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Those look the same to anyone with a PC that can handle them. Sorry yours can't.

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The entire WatchDogs series is 87% off and it's not even Black Friday

If you are looking for a bargain, check out the huge discounts across the entire WatchDogs series on Steam.

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Watch Dogs Deserves A Remake, More Than Ever

With the world of information and technology, privacy and security growing every day, Watch Dogs deserves another chance in the spotlight, now more than ever.

RaidenBlack1024d ago

The only Ubi title that deserves a faithful remake right now is Splinter Cell 1.
All 2014+ Ubi titles are just underwhelming. Especially ones from 2016+ are just cancer.

LucasRuinedChildhood1024d ago (Edited 1024d ago )

Seriously, are we so far removed from Ubisoft actually making good games that people now praise Watch_Dogs in retrospect?

"Watch_Dogs has remained one of my favourite games of the last ten years." Jesus Christ.

HankHill1024d ago

I remember being so disappointed in Watch Dogs when I played it at release. It was alright, but I think I fell for the hype and I needed a game to play on my new PS4.

obidanshinobi1024d ago

This is what happens when mediocrity gets praised as good.
Standards are slipping across the whole entertainment industry.
What was once considering rubbish is now considered as OK, what once was OK is now being praised as good etc etc.

LamerTamer1024d ago

Everyone has their own likes. I liked it a lot myself. I played through it twice and liked the car chases and the open world with fairly decent environments and missions. It suffered from the whole downgrade thing where they showed graphics that weren't actually there. No game will appeal to everyone but it was still ambitious for it's time.

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gantarat1024d ago

assassin's creed 1 should get a remake.

ExBee1024d ago

For certain! AC1 was brilliant at the time but with new graphics and gameplay it would be amazing! Do you prefer old combat or new though?

RaidenBlack1024d ago

I'd say a reimagining of AC1.
I direct AC1 remake would be a bad idea. It'll need better story pacing and significant better world building.

BlaqMagiq11024d ago

Old. Let it play like how it did with AC2-Syndicate style gameplay but refine the setting and story.

Profchaos1024d ago

It would need a lot changed for it to be enjoyable again as even back in 2007 on launch we were all complaining about it's repetitive gameplay go here perform one of three side quests repeat then assassination now do it over and over until a big battle with a unforgiving checkpoint system.

BlaqMagiq11024d ago

Absolutely. It needs it. The only AC I truly didn't enjoy.

chicken_in_the_corn1023d ago

I'd prefer it didn't. Ubisoft would make it so bloated, it wouldn't be anywhere near the original

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smolinsk1024d ago (Edited 1024d ago )

Absolutely, this watch dogs legion was terrible boring.

Profchaos1024d ago (Edited 1024d ago )

As a fan of the franchise legion was garbage and I regretted my purchase for the first time in the franchise the entire thing felt like an experiment in NPC behaviour and released without the writers input on what makes a good story.

I don't think I'm alone in that feeling though as wrench and Aiden are brought back and the campaign was rewritten to fit them.

I am tempted to buy the season pass to play it again with Aiden but fool me twice shame on me I'm waiting for a deep sale

camel_toad1024d ago

Agreed. Despite the annoying hipness of the characters in part 2 I thought it was a really fun game. I was extremely disappointed and surprised at how many steps back they took with Legion. You'd think it was made by an entirely different team. Or was it?

It was just so devoid of fun.

LamerTamer1024d ago

Honestly one of my biggest annoyances with Legion is that they took out the camera views for the driving. I mean the behind the car view that they stuck us with is near unplayable. I always used a first person driving view. After two releases why did they take OUT features? I don't get it.

TheSinsibleOne1024d ago

The fist watchdog game was the best by far
After that they weren't weird and annoying with that hipster stuff. Aiden was a badass.

LamerTamer1024d ago

I thought so at first too. I got used to it and it ended up being good after some play time. I just had to give it a chance.

TheEnigma3131024d ago

Remake the PoP series from xbox/ps2/gc era

RaidenBlack1024d ago

They are remaking Sands of Time.

TheEnigma3131024d ago

That's good news. Hopefully it's done right.

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Inside the Driver game that died so that Watch Dogs could live

From VG247: "When cars slide, they leave tyre marks. In a game like Driver, they’re an aesthetic touch, part of the inherent cool of a handbrake turn. But those dark shadows in the road also tell a story. From tyre marks, you can determine the speed of a vehicle, when it started to skid, and its ultimate direction of travel – long after the car itself has vanished into the distance."

vallencer1089d ago

Different spellings in different parts of the world friend. Tyre is a correct way to spell it.

Pridefall1088d ago

Dunno why you got downvpted when tyre is correct in Australia.

mikefizzled11088d ago

The mystery that is En Fore Gee

neutralgamer19921089d ago

Give us driver San Francisco remastered

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen1089d ago

Why did they stop making some of the best games ever? Driver was one of them.

Gameseeker_Frampt1088d ago

Assassins Creed 2 showed Ubisoft how to make money and Far Cry 2 showed them that gamers don't like complex ideas. Now Ubisoft just turns out games that are just variations of the same thing.

WeAreLegion1089d ago

Best driving mechanics ever made. Nothing has come close.

Gardenia1089d ago

A story driven game with pure driving gameplay. I'd love to see a new Driver game or a remake of the first one.

ApocalypseShadow1089d ago

Yes. This one. A definite remake of the first without adding any ridiculous fluff. The first game had great physics and sound for its time. The start of the car in the beginning cinema I watched constantly. My father and uncles were big muscle and classic car freaks. Only thing crazy about the game was the relentless cops in the last level. Insane the way those police cars were and launched at you.

Bleemcast made it look better just like PC emulators. But would definitely take a remake.

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