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Topic: Question for Xodian or other Gamers
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Xodian
Moderator Posts: 1699
From: Canada
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted March 10, 2008 07:33 AM
 
True enough that the PS3 has a more powerful hardware backing along with quite an array of really nice quality games (both graphics wise and gameplay wise) but it lacks a solid multi-player platform with most of its games unlike the X-box 360, which kinda will hurt PS3 in the long run. quote:
The wii is an excelent example, it focus on gameplay rather then graphics.
Again yes but the Wii offers a VERY limited genere selection and a few shooter games that have been reformatted for Wii (i.e. Call of Duty) have gotten poor reviews which included problems with the Wii-mote. Wii is great as a starter console but overtime... It just loses its lusture. IP: Logged |
Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted March 10, 2008 01:53 PM
Thank you all so much for your advice!! 
I've learned sooooo much just from this small discussion here, and I really appreciate all your time spent in relating your thoughts  Update: We were at the store yesterday looking at the 3 main contenders. The kid gulped and his eyes got big when he saw the price tags 
It seems my decision can be postponed for awhile, which is probably a good thing, with the HD/blue-ray disc vs DVD disc (did I get that right??) format issue.....
He saw the display of Nintendo DS (in 6 colors and on sale  ) and that's what he wanted for his birthday  IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer
Knowflake Posts: 3944
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted March 10, 2008 02:14 PM
Just get him a pogo stick.IP: Logged |
Xodian
Moderator Posts: 1699
From: Canada
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted March 10, 2008 06:00 PM
Lol! Well Zala, if you're planning in using the game console as a DVD player as well, then my recommendation would be to go for the PS3 since Sony has won out on the HD format competition and from now on, all HD movies will be under Blu-Ray format.And Nintendo DS... Hmmm, if he wants a Handheld game station, then I would say go for the PSP instead since it offers many more features then the DS (and after reading a VGcats comic panel, I am not putting my fingers on a DS touch pad again... *shivers.*) IP: Logged |
Thethirdbenjamin
Knowflake Posts: 492
From: Ottawa / Toronto, Canada
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted March 11, 2008 01:00 AM
It depends on the person how important having a BlueRay player/ HD DVD player is.When I got my ps2 I paid $299 and i figured that since dvd players were going for about $100 i was technically paying only about $199. The only game i really liked for the wii was
Trauma center second opinion. Your right Xodian, about the control having problems, The first game I played with the wii was RedSteel and the controls were so terrible and left things to be improved on. but even then most of the big titles and good games become available on all the platforms anyway. Its funny because I'm taking Game Development but playing games and making games are a lot diffrent and I don't rally play that many games. Its a mix of art and programing. I'm just glad her son isn't addicted to and playing WoW. IP: Logged |
Xodian
Moderator Posts: 1699
From: Canada
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted March 11, 2008 10:57 AM
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Your right Xodian, about the control having problems,The first game I played with the wii was RedSteel and the controls were so terrible and left things to be improved on.
Lol! Actually the only decent "Action/Shooter" titles I love for Wii are: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (not to mention Samus Arron is a total babe Lol! : )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUtEJtJHy-U (I personally love Metroid commercials Lol! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0BHnm0IGBw
No more Heroes (Too bad Helter Skelter ain't one of the main characters and don't you just love that music! : )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGtgqw3IsVI
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but even then most of the big titles and good games become available on all the platforms anyway.
True but keep in mind that game engines are just gonna get more demanding and demanding for the big shot titles (which is why I usually say go for PC games but that's more the domain of the solo gamer Lol!) Just take Haze for instance (PS3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWv2O4jQmOg Don't think Wii can handle that Lol! quote:
Its funny because I'm taking Game Development but playing games and making games are a lot diffrent and I don't rally play that many games.
Funny you say that because that's the same comment most Ubisoft programmers have made during their interviews. I am curious to know why is that... quote:
Its a mix of art and programing.
Perfectly so. Prince of Persia series is a testiment of that.
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I'm just glad her son isn't addicted to and playing WoW.
And I personally hope he never does... *shivers.* IP: Logged |
Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted March 11, 2008 11:47 AM
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I'm just glad her son isn't addicted to and playing WoW.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------And I personally hope he never does... *shivers.*
Eeek!! What is WoW?? As a mother, I'd better be prepared to combat these insidious destroyers of youth.....
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Xodian
Moderator Posts: 1699
From: Canada
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted March 11, 2008 12:03 PM
Lol! Zala. WoW (World of Warcraft) is a MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game.) The appeal of these type of games is the fact that they just don't end... Its a forever continuing story game (well... as long as the servers stay online Lol!) You create your character and as the game progresses, you gain experience and earn gold through with you can buy better weapons, armor, etc. for your character to enchance their fighting or support capabilities. The virtual worlds created in these games are MASSIVE!!! (Think of it as having a virtual world version of your own continent to explore Lol!) so it keeps players occupied for quite a long time. The problem arises when people become totally addicted to the game; losing almost in touch with reality and engrossing themselves in the game to the point where they just almost start to cut off everything else from their lives. I personally refer to WoW as the "Soul Sucker" Lol! I do not blame Blizzad for creating WoW. Its a good game if played in moderation. But there are people who would take anything beyond a healthy limit.
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Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted March 11, 2008 01:34 PM
Thanks for the warning, Xod
And my little Arien is just the type to become immersed in this too 
He can play video games for hours!! I have watched him sitting in the chair in front of his computer wriggling for at least a half hour because he needs to pee, but he won't stop the game and streak for the bathroom until it's unbearable He doesn't have an internet connection (yet)..... I have a wireless router with antenna on his cpu, but I can't make the doggone thing work :-\ Suppose I'll have to call in the Geek Squad one of these days (holding that back as a reward for getting chores done ) Thanks again -- Forewarned is Forearmed!! IP: Logged |
Xodian
Moderator Posts: 1699
From: Canada
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted March 11, 2008 02:10 PM
Lol! I personally would recommend just holding out on network play for the time being. I personally love it having friends over and playing games with them face to face rather then network play these days; It allows better social interaction. But that's my personal take on it.IP: Logged |
Xodian
Moderator Posts: 1699
From: Canada
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted March 15, 2008 01:20 PM
Sorry for reviving old threads here guys but you know my personal policy on creating unecessary threads .Gals, this one's for you Lol! http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/02/female_gamers_h.html IP: Logged |
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