You can find a short interview at 1UP on this very topic. We've been waiting FOREVER for Capcom to finally move to high resolution sprites. Completely re-drawn art in HD up to 1080P with online play? I will buy an arcade stick just to thrash punks online. Sign me up.
People, please buy this so we actually see a Street Fighter IV, lol.
Street Fighter FTW
Friday, April 13, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
A few choice morsels...
In no particular order...
Ilo HDTV = shit?
I'll admit it. Tonight I looked at the price tag of the Ilo 32" wide screen LCD HDTV at Walmart, about $600, and I started drooling. I started having visions of high definition gaming and watching 300 in glorious HD. Thankfully, I took the time to think back to when I was a slave for Walmart this past summer. Just about every week, there was a new Ilo brand television sitting in the defective pile. I took the time to hit up a few message boards and did a little digging on the brand. It seems as though Ilo, like many other off-brands, is notorious for defective products. None of us like to come to the revelation I'm about to make.
When it comes to HDTV, you get what you pay for. If you want quality, start saving. Given my living arrangement (and what I'll probably have in the next 2 years), I'll be shooting for the 26" - 32" HDTV range.
Devil May Cry 4 Coverage in May Issue of PSM
The new issue of PSM has a rather lengthly feature on the new Devil May Cry. I haven't finished reading it yet, but it looks like action gamers on PS3 should be very happy.
God of War 2... Ninja Gaiden Sigma... Heavenly Sword... Grand Theft Auto 4... Devil May Cry 4...
God, I need a towel.
Note: Aaron's favorite video game genre is action, could you tell?
Sony Kicks the 20 GB Playstion 3 Model to the Curb
Just about every gaming site known to man is reporting on this today. GameTrailers was the first place I stumbled onto the story, but you can find it pretty much everywhere else. My hope is that the 60 GB version drops to $500 before the holiday rush starts.
In response, MS announced the X-BOX 360 MASTER. In what we can only assume is a reference to Halo's beloved Master Chief, the new system will become the only SKU for the X-BOX 360. The Elite was actually a poor April Fool's joke and MS representatives apologized for the smokescreen maneuver. Hey, everyone makes a mistake, right? The X-BOX 360 MASTER will include:
- HD-DVD and HD-DVD ROM for high resolution movies and games, respectively, the new drive is just as quiet as the PS3 Blu-Ray drive
- new cooling system which eliminates the previous heat and noise issues
- HDMI 1.3 port
- HDMI cord
- combo AV/ HD cables
- 1 wireless X-BOX 360 controller w/ USB charge cable
- support for 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p displays
- free online gaming
- X-BOX Live Headset
- 60 GB HDD w/ support for external USB HDD expansion
The X-BOX 360 MASTER will retail for... Keep dreaming guys. I hope you caught onto my sarcasm earlier. I still can't tell whether MS feels regret for their multiple SKU strategy or not, but I'm leaning more on the side of "Screw you, consumers." *sigh* At least you guys have some cool games to look forward to for all your accessory purchase woes.
Hear me right now Sony, MS, and Nintendo. Next time, you give us 1 SKU for each one of your pretty little systems. You make online gaming a priority and you keep it free. You give us better graphics because graphics DO MATTER. Nintendo, if you don't want to play by those rules, Matt, myself, and millions of gamers know you could make a lot of money making 16 player, high definition Mario Kart next time around (you know, just as an example). In fact, I would applaud you for making such a decision. I'm sure Sony and MS would even give you a discounted royalty fee (not to mention drop money in your lap for exclusivity) were you to make this decision and make us game fans happy. It's okay, you could still dominate the hand held market where you know what you're doing, right?
Phew, that was a long rant. I'm sorry.
Gamers and the Gym
Okay, so this is my cheesy public service announcement. I am 6'3", 235 pounds, with a waistline of 45 inches. I doubt I could jog a mile without feeling like passing out. My arms that were once approaching 16" are now down to 13.5". My abdominal muscles are no where close to being visible. It's still chilly here in Buffalo, but the warm weather is coming. As a graduating college senior, life is busy right now and I know many of you are busy too. Do yourself a favor and make an effort to go jog, run, play sports, swim, or work out in the gym. You'll enjoy your summer months that much more if you're in shape and feeling good. I'll update you on my progress every month (yes Matt, I'll stick to this, lol). That is all.
Ilo HDTV = shit?
I'll admit it. Tonight I looked at the price tag of the Ilo 32" wide screen LCD HDTV at Walmart, about $600, and I started drooling. I started having visions of high definition gaming and watching 300 in glorious HD. Thankfully, I took the time to think back to when I was a slave for Walmart this past summer. Just about every week, there was a new Ilo brand television sitting in the defective pile. I took the time to hit up a few message boards and did a little digging on the brand. It seems as though Ilo, like many other off-brands, is notorious for defective products. None of us like to come to the revelation I'm about to make.
When it comes to HDTV, you get what you pay for. If you want quality, start saving. Given my living arrangement (and what I'll probably have in the next 2 years), I'll be shooting for the 26" - 32" HDTV range.
Devil May Cry 4 Coverage in May Issue of PSM
The new issue of PSM has a rather lengthly feature on the new Devil May Cry. I haven't finished reading it yet, but it looks like action gamers on PS3 should be very happy.
God of War 2... Ninja Gaiden Sigma... Heavenly Sword... Grand Theft Auto 4... Devil May Cry 4...
God, I need a towel.
Note: Aaron's favorite video game genre is action, could you tell?
Sony Kicks the 20 GB Playstion 3 Model to the Curb
Just about every gaming site known to man is reporting on this today. GameTrailers was the first place I stumbled onto the story, but you can find it pretty much everywhere else. My hope is that the 60 GB version drops to $500 before the holiday rush starts.
In response, MS announced the X-BOX 360 MASTER. In what we can only assume is a reference to Halo's beloved Master Chief, the new system will become the only SKU for the X-BOX 360. The Elite was actually a poor April Fool's joke and MS representatives apologized for the smokescreen maneuver. Hey, everyone makes a mistake, right? The X-BOX 360 MASTER will include:
- HD-DVD and HD-DVD ROM for high resolution movies and games, respectively, the new drive is just as quiet as the PS3 Blu-Ray drive
- new cooling system which eliminates the previous heat and noise issues
- HDMI 1.3 port
- HDMI cord
- combo AV/ HD cables
- 1 wireless X-BOX 360 controller w/ USB charge cable
- support for 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p displays
- free online gaming
- X-BOX Live Headset
- 60 GB HDD w/ support for external USB HDD expansion
The X-BOX 360 MASTER will retail for... Keep dreaming guys. I hope you caught onto my sarcasm earlier. I still can't tell whether MS feels regret for their multiple SKU strategy or not, but I'm leaning more on the side of "Screw you, consumers." *sigh* At least you guys have some cool games to look forward to for all your accessory purchase woes.
Hear me right now Sony, MS, and Nintendo. Next time, you give us 1 SKU for each one of your pretty little systems. You make online gaming a priority and you keep it free. You give us better graphics because graphics DO MATTER. Nintendo, if you don't want to play by those rules, Matt, myself, and millions of gamers know you could make a lot of money making 16 player, high definition Mario Kart next time around (you know, just as an example). In fact, I would applaud you for making such a decision. I'm sure Sony and MS would even give you a discounted royalty fee (not to mention drop money in your lap for exclusivity) were you to make this decision and make us game fans happy. It's okay, you could still dominate the hand held market where you know what you're doing, right?
Phew, that was a long rant. I'm sorry.
Gamers and the Gym
Okay, so this is my cheesy public service announcement. I am 6'3", 235 pounds, with a waistline of 45 inches. I doubt I could jog a mile without feeling like passing out. My arms that were once approaching 16" are now down to 13.5". My abdominal muscles are no where close to being visible. It's still chilly here in Buffalo, but the warm weather is coming. As a graduating college senior, life is busy right now and I know many of you are busy too. Do yourself a favor and make an effort to go jog, run, play sports, swim, or work out in the gym. You'll enjoy your summer months that much more if you're in shape and feeling good. I'll update you on my progress every month (yes Matt, I'll stick to this, lol). That is all.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
What I giveth, I can taketh away
I removed my previous post after reading it over a few times today. There just seemed to be an obnoxious tone there and a little too much in the way of speculation. I realize speculation plays a role in our choice of consoles, but more than ever, publishers are simply not being as forthcoming with information as they were even 2 years ago. In speaking with Matt earlier today, I called myself "Flip-Flop." I was referring to how one minute I lean towards the purchase of a 360 and the next minute I lean towards the PS3. Realistically, both of these next gen systems are out of my financial grasp right now.
So what if money was not an object? Is it an object? Is the price advantage of the X-BOX 360 really valid? Hmmm.
Let's say the following controls are in place for our test subject gamer. I'll try to keep things reasonable.
1. Game fan owns a bedroom size HDTV capable of 720p and 1080i
2. Game fan has a broadband internet connection available for online play and would rather keep things wireless
3. Game fan buys 5-7 games a year (this seems to be the average I keep coming across)
4. Game fan owns a Bluetooth headset already for his/ her cell phone
Each next generation gaming option should include HD cables, HD movie playback, wireless internet access, a voice chat device, a HDD, 1 controller, 1 game, internet gaming service, and the ability to charge wireless controllers.
So what if money was not an object? Is it an object? Is the price advantage of the X-BOX 360 really valid? Hmmm.
Let's say the following controls are in place for our test subject gamer. I'll try to keep things reasonable.
1. Game fan owns a bedroom size HDTV capable of 720p and 1080i
2. Game fan has a broadband internet connection available for online play and would rather keep things wireless
3. Game fan buys 5-7 games a year (this seems to be the average I keep coming across)
4. Game fan owns a Bluetooth headset already for his/ her cell phone
Each next generation gaming option should include HD cables, HD movie playback, wireless internet access, a voice chat device, a HDD, 1 controller, 1 game, internet gaming service, and the ability to charge wireless controllers.
X-BOX 360 Premium Option
X-BOX 360 Premium $400
X-BOX 360 HD-DVD Player $200
X-BOX 360 Wireless Internet Adapter $100
X-BOX 360 game $60
X-BOX Live 12 Month Gold $50
Wireless Controller Play and Charge Kit $20
Total: $830 plus tax
X-BOX 360 Elite Option
X-BOX 360 Elite $480
X-BOX 360 HD-DVD Player $200
X-BOX 360 Wireless Internet Adapter $100
X-BOX 360 game $60
X-BOX Live 12 Month Gold $50
Wireless Controller Play and Charge Kit $20
Total: $900 plus tax
Playstation 3 60GB
Playstation 3 60GB $600
Playstation 3 game $60
Playstation 3 HD cables $25
Total: $685 plus tax
Even if you subtracted the $200 cost of the HD-DVD player from the Premium setup above, it would only cost our test subject less than the price of one game to have Blu-Ray in the PS3 option ($55). The 360 would set back our poor game fan $370 in accessories just to match the Playstation 3 option (Matt, check my math please). It stinks that PS3 owners are not given a HD cable right out of the box, but $25 in accessories is a far cry from $370. If you do not own a bluetooth headset, that will set you back about $50 (just a guess, mine came with my phone), but again, you're still talking minimal accessory purchase here. Online play on the PS3 is free and you need to remember 5 years of Live play will set you back $250 (4 games).
I loved my X-BOX, but I want my game console to come in one package, not piece meal. Some absolutely awesome pieces of software are coming for the 360, but I will not be picking up this system first. Maybe the price is worth it to you, but for my part, the value right now is with the Playstation 3. I will have to pick up a 360 later down the road.
Matt, what's up with the cheesy grin on your face?
These are dark days indeed...
Peace.
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