"Consoles are a problem..."

[Neon25]

Hi, here's an article I thought you might find interesting. The point of this topic is not to bash any of the console users, but just give your opinion on this interview.

 

 

http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/consoles-are-a-problem-says-lorne-lanning/?biz=1

 

[Fnorg]

Consoles aren't a problem. Sure, they're holding our PC games back graphically - but today's games still look great - and they delay each new GTA. Consoles allow people to play (expensive) games at medium GFX (high once upon a time) for half the price of a great DIY gaming PC. I'd get one if I were more into gaming, but then again I'm getting me a new PC next month. And it ain't cheap.

[AlianAnt]

Consoles are a problem in the same way The Black Album was a problem for Metallica. On one hand, it's appealing to the masses on a much bigger level than it was before. On the other hand, however, it's appealing to the masses on a much bigger level than it was before. Because it does that, it sells like f*cking hotcakes. All of the sudden it's mainstream, it's selling millions of copies, and it's a phenomenon. Unless you're one of those guys sitting there wondering what the hell happened to the old ways, it's awesome.

 

And I liked The Black Album. I really hope the games industry doesn't come out with a Load.

 

 

 

 

 

I gotta stop thinking about everything in analogies to Metallica.

[Blackadder.]

I gotta stop thinking about everything in analogies to Metallica.

Whilst you're at it quit talking to yourself eh?

 

Obviously this twit has never heard of XBLA, which provides a footing for a lot of indie developers to go on and make retail games. If I'm not wrong the Playstation Store does something similar too?

 

Consoles are great for what (most) strive to achieve, a gaming platform with all the cut crap.

[Creed Bratton]

I wouldn't say that consoles are a problem. There are games that are better in every way on console then on any PC. Fighting games, adventure games like God of War, Devil May Cry etc, stealth games like Splinter Cell and Metal Gear Solid and a lot more games. The bad thing is however, that games that play better on PC are being made to play better on consoles and then they screw up the PC version. Those are mostly FPS games.

[Hart]

On one hand, it's appealing to the masses on a much bigger level than it was before. On the other hand, however, it's appealing to the masses on a much bigger level than it was before.

 

 

 

 

Err, what?

 

But I know what you meant to say.

[AlianAnt]

What I was saying was that, because it's going mainstream, the old fans are being left behind for a new style that they may not agree with.

[Abel.]

I gotta stop thinking about everything in analogies to Metallica.

Whilst you're at it quit talking to yourself eh?

 

Obviously this twit has never heard of XBLA, which provides a footing for a lot of indie developers to go on and make retail games. If I'm not wrong the Playstation Store does something similar too?

 

Consoles are great for what (most) strive to achieve, a gaming platform with all the cut crap.

However, consoles are holding back PC games.

[AlianAnt]

I gotta stop thinking about everything in analogies to Metallica.

Whilst you're at it quit talking to yourself eh?

 

Obviously this twit has never heard of XBLA, which provides a footing for a lot of indie developers to go on and make retail games. If I'm not wrong the Playstation Store does something similar too?

 

Consoles are great for what (most) strive to achieve, a gaming platform with all the cut crap.

However, consoles are holding back PC games.

That's a problem because....? Look, you can tell yourself that PC's are better, that PC's are the pioneering system, that PC's are a bigger market, that they're more powerful, faster, always state-of-the-art, whatever. The fact of the matter is that everyone and their mom (seriously, what with that Wii) plays games on consoles. Consoles are easier to use, and that about sums it up. Plug it in, put the disk in, and you're off. Not to mention how integrated that whole internets thing is with consoles while PC's struggle to keep up with that kind of integrated functionality.

 

Suck it up, because consoles are going nowhere as long as they keep printing money. Oh, and if you're on about the idea that consoles are holding back PC graphics specifically, then make sure you never say "graphics don't make a game!" because it grinds my gears.

[Fnorg]

Graphics don't make a game, but I sure as hell won't it play it if it looks like it's supposed to be for the Gamecube.

[nutboy]

Graphics don't make a game, but I sure as hell won't it play it if it looks like it's supposed to be for the Gamecube.

The gamecube had pretty good graphics. I loved it and didnt stop playing it until a couple weeks ago when I got my ps3.

[poopskin]

Well, i game on both consoles AND pcs because my computer is incompetent, and if i recall the components one should upgrade may or may not be integrated.

[Fnorg]

Graphics don't make a game, but I sure as hell won't it play it if it looks like it's supposed to be for the Gamecube.

The gamecube had pretty good graphics. I loved it and didnt stop playing it until a couple weeks ago when I got my ps3.

Sure, Super Mario looked great, but "realistic" game couldn't measure up to the PS2 or a PC for that matter. Source was released in oh-four, ya know. Well before the Wii - which still doesn't have good graphics for "realistic" games.

[agent17]

Certain games can only be played on the console. God of War on a PC would feel strange with the clunky keyboard controls. In my opinion the onlyPC games which don't fail are First person shooters, some third person shooters, and MMORPGs.

 

Hasn't anyone ever noticed how the PC fails when dealing with vehicles? Even on newer games like Crysis driving felt just wrong. Back in the day when I played SAMP I would swap my keyboard and mouse for a PS2 controller (connect via ps2-USB adapter) every time I entered a vehicle. Not only did it make flying x10 easier, but driving was a breeze.

 

 

Console gaming isn't the problem here.

[TheSamurai Hobo]

Certain games can only be played on the console. God of War on a PC would feel strange with the clunky keyboard controls. In my opinion the onlyPC games which don't fail are First person shooters, some third person shooters, and MMORPGs.

 

Hasn't anyone ever noticed how the PC fails when dealing with vehicles? Even on newer games like Crysis driving felt just wrong. Back in the day when I played SAMP I would swap my keyboard and mouse for a PS2 controller (connect via ps2-USB adapter) every time I entered a vehicle. Not only did it make flying x10 easier, but driving was a breeze.

 

 

Console gaming isn't the problem here.

You're right.

 

People without a PC game controller are.

 

[Drunk Russian 9]

/\/\/\/\ Strategy, RPGs, Racing, etc. You're not a PC gamer. Don't tell us what you think works. PC's don't fail with vehicles, either. Yes a controller makes it that much easier BUT that's why their compatible with the PC. Keyboards weren't meant to play games, and everything that they cant do, a controller can. So a PC isn't the problem, it's the failure to recognize that you can connect anything you want to it to make your life easier. [Please don't start a console/PC fanboy war]

 

Consoles have a complicated situation. The hardware they use is outdated, and is updated every 4 to 5 years. IMO, consoles should be alot like PCs, with upgradable graphics cards and CPUs. That way developers won't be limited in designing games. However, upgrades should only come from Microsoft/Sony, and packaged very simply as Level 1 - Casual Upgrades; Level 2 - Normal Upgrades; and Level 3 - Serious Upgrades. All packages would have only the GPU and the CPU. I guess upgradable hard drives is a start.

 

 

[Wanted Assailant]

Since when were Consoles new age?