Console Gaming is Doomed!

*miru* · 12-01-2013, 11:13 AM

As of now, I am through with consoles.

Recent sales data for WiiU and Ps4 have been quite low, but the Xbox One's doing fairly well.
So this means the console on top is a pile of trash selling in brand name recognition alone. If that's the case, I'm done with consoles, which are probably doomed anyway. Anyone else agree with me about consoles.

*Cure* · 12-01-2013, 11:17 AM

No. Go away.

Peanut · 12-01-2013, 11:19 AM

Ugh. Drop dead, sh*thead. Your avatar means you know SH*T about games.

*CyberCubed* · 12-01-2013, 11:22 AM

This thread is only true for Japan.

pingclang · 12-01-2013, 11:22 AM

They aren't doing well because there's nothing to frickin play on them, not because they're dead. If you're not into shooters there isn't really anything other than Assassin`s Creed or Knack (sp?) soooo it's more the piss-poor release than the consoles.

tmnt transformer · 12-01-2013, 11:38 AM

Really.... the more pointless threads that come from uninformed losers like miru will mean the death of these boards...

*The Stryker* · 12-01-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pingclang

They aren't doing well because there's nothing to frickin play on them, not because they're dead. If you're not into shooters there isn't really anything other than Assassin`s Creed or Knack (sp?) soooo it's more the piss-poor release than the consoles.

3 out of 20 is 'Nothing but shooters?'

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 12-01-2013, 01:18 PM

..............................................

Console gaming is NOT dead. The PS4 and Xbox one are selling extremely well, so console gaming is not dead.

Mods, i request a lock down.

*CyberCubed* · 12-01-2013, 05:31 PM

Japan doesn't like the same games as the west. Everything EA, Activision, Ubisoft and Rockstar make is of no interest to Japan.

All Japanese companies like Capcom, Square, Konami, etc have struggled this gen.

Sony's The Last Guardian the sequel to Shadow of Collossus was announced back at the start of this gen and has been in development hell for like 7 years.

pingclang · 12-01-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

3 out of 20 is 'Nothing but shooters?'

I never said "Nothing but shooters," I said if you're not into them. Don't misquote me if you're gonna criticize. I just mentioned shooters since, at least where I live, those are the only games anyone talks about outside of AC and Knack.

Michelangelo · 12-01-2013, 05:49 PM

I actually wish console gaming was dead because that would mean that virtual reality would have been successfully implemented for all to get on board. Until that day console gaming will be around with the rest of the platforms. Atm, it is too soon to tell how things will play out for this generation of gaming systems. To a certain extent it will be those who are new to the generation, the young, that will play a large role in how things go.
I personally want to see some new ground breaking games this generation, however there doesn't seem to be much on the horizon atm. Still, there is always hope.

*The Stryker* · 12-01-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pingclang

I never said "Nothing but shooters," I said if you're not into them. Don't misquote me if you're gonna criticize. I just mentioned shooters since, at least where I live, those are the only games anyone talks about outside of AC and Knack.

People talking about those games doesn't mean that all of the others don't exist.

Saying that there isn't much to play for people who aren't into shooters is completely wrong since there are only three in the combined launch line-up. Unless you consider Forza a shooter.

pingclang · 12-01-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

People talking about those games doesn't mean that all of the others don't exist.

Saying that there isn't much to play for people who aren't into shooters is completely wrong since there are only three in the combined launch line-up. Unless you consider Forza a shooter.

I'm not arguing with you since no matter what I say I'm wrong. You're an insufferable piece of ****, you know that? Do you just sit around waiting for people to make mistakes or say something wrong so you can correct and judge them? Every post I ever see from you it's the same story. Must be a full life you're leading there. It's people like you with that attitude that ruin this forum.

Michelangelo · 12-01-2013, 06:02 PM

Within a year things will look very different from the way they do now with the xbox one and ps4 wrt to games. Time will tell as usual. I'm sure people will find something they like on the new generation consoles, for those that are into them, eventually.

*Cure* · 12-01-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pingclang

I'm not arguing with you since no matter what I say I'm wrong. You're an insufferable piece of ****, you know that? Do you just sit around waiting for people to make mistakes or say something wrong so you can correct and judge them? Every post I ever see from you it's the same story. Must be a full life you're leading there. It's people like you with that attitude that ruin this forum.

Geez, someone sure doesn't like being wrong and being called out on it.

*The Stryker* · 12-01-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pingclang

I'm not arguing with you since no matter what I say I'm wrong. You're an insufferable piece of ****, you know that? Do you just sit around waiting for people to make mistakes or say something wrong so you can correct and judge them? Every post I ever see from you it's the same story. Must be a full life you're leading there. It's people like you with that attitude that ruin this forum.

And there it is. Try not to say outright lies and maybe people won't correct you? Especially if you're going to be so damn touchy about it. You said that there aren't any games for people who don't like shooters on next-gen consoles. That just isn't true. Don't know how that's a problem.

*Ninjinister* · 12-01-2013, 08:24 PM

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 12-02-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I have a dog like that.

Bakushan · 12-02-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by miru

As of now, I am through with consoles.

Recent sales data for WiiU and Ps4 have been quite low, but the Xbox One's doing fairly well.
So this means the console on top is a pile of trash selling in brand name recognition alone. If that's the case, I'm done with consoles, which are probably doomed anyway. Anyone else agree with me about consoles.

I stopped playing console games in 1998 with the N64. Have not played since. No big deal.

*Zulithe* · 12-02-2013, 12:33 PM

PS4 is selling every unit that comes off the factory assembly line so far. It just did record sales in its European launches.

It's still early in the gen but so far it looks like sales are very favorable.

We won't know more till we have more data. When supply catches up with demand by mid-year and see how sales look next holiday. There was lots of pent-up demand from core gamers for new consoles so the early sales have been excellent, but we need more time to see what the legs are like.

I also saw a stat a couple weeks back that PS4/Xbone tops the christmas wish list for boys, above an iphone or ipad. It's a good sign.

That said, android, ios and windows mobile devices have big advantages in that their install base doesn't reset every 6 to 8 years with a new machine. A developer can release a game on those platforms and know the install base is already there, and constantly growing and hardware being upgraded since most people are on a two year upgrade cycle in the USA. Going forward, consoles have to consider how this impacts things. Just one of their many challenges.

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Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,007	.............................................. Console gaming is NOT dead. The PS4 and Xbox one are selling extremely well, so console gaming is not dead. Mods, i request a lock down. __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

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12-01-2013, 11:19 AM	#3
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Ugh. Drop dead, shthead. Your avatar means you know SHT about games.

12-01-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,894	This thread is only true for Japan.

12-01-2013, 11:22 AM	#5
pingclang Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 552	They aren't doing well because there's nothing to frickin play on them, not because they're dead. If you're not into shooters there isn't really anything other than Assassin`s Creed or Knack (sp?) soooo it's more the piss-poor release than the consoles.

12-01-2013, 05:31 PM	#9
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,894	Japan doesn't like the same games as the west. Everything EA, Activision, Ubisoft and Rockstar make is of no interest to Japan. All Japanese companies like Capcom, Square, Konami, etc have struggled this gen. Sony's The Last Guardian the sequel to Shadow of Collossus was announced back at the start of this gen and has been in development hell for like 7 years.

12-01-2013, 05:49 PM	#11
Michelangelo Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 244	I actually wish console gaming was dead because that would mean that virtual reality would have been successfully implemented for all to get on board. Until that day console gaming will be around with the rest of the platforms. Atm, it is too soon to tell how things will play out for this generation of gaming systems. To a certain extent it will be those who are new to the generation, the young, that will play a large role in how things go. I personally want to see some new ground breaking games this generation, however there doesn't seem to be much on the horizon atm. Still, there is always hope.

12-01-2013, 06:02 PM	#14
Michelangelo Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 244	Within a year things will look very different from the way they do now with the xbox one and ps4 wrt to games. Time will tell as usual. I'm sure people will find something they like on the new generation consoles, for those that are into them, eventually.

12-02-2013, 12:33 PM	#20
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	PS4 is selling every unit that comes off the factory assembly line so far. It just did record sales in its European launches. It's still early in the gen but so far it looks like sales are very favorable. We won't know more till we have more data. When supply catches up with demand by mid-year and see how sales look next holiday. There was lots of pent-up demand from core gamers for new consoles so the early sales have been excellent, but we need more time to see what the legs are like. I also saw a stat a couple weeks back that PS4/Xbone tops the christmas wish list for boys, above an iphone or ipad. It's a good sign. That said, android, ios and windows mobile devices have big advantages in that their install base doesn't reset every 6 to 8 years with a new machine. A developer can release a game on those platforms and know the install base is already there, and constantly growing and hardware being upgraded since most people are on a two year upgrade cycle in the USA. Going forward, consoles have to consider how this impacts things. Just one of their many challenges.