PS4 widely expected to be unveiled this evening! (no bull****).

[Kenny MF Powers]

As far as graphics if some games looked better on the xbox
vs the ps3 or were similar that's on the company making
the game.

Further its well documented how Microsoft dumbed down
the industry and threatens or blackmails gaming
companies from releasing better versions on the PS3.
Microsoft basically states the game must be at the very
least equal to Sony's or they have the right not to release it
on the 360 meaning millions of lost dollars for said
gaming company. Microsoft really Fd up the entire game industry.

You got any links about this?

All Ive ever really heard about it was that developers didnt prefer programming for PS3 due to the more difficult architecture, and that in general they had a tendency to program for a lower powered console and port/upscale from there.

Ill entertain a conspiracy theory though if you can provide some links. Sounds interesting.

[???]

The stream has started.

[onechance87]

As far as graphics if some games looked better on the xbox
vs the ps3 or were similar that's on the company making
the game.

Further its well documented how Microsoft dumbed down
the industry and threatens or blackmails gaming
companies from releasing better versions on the PS3.
Microsoft basically states the game must be at the very
least equal to Sony's or they have the right not to release it
on the 360 meaning millions of lost dollars for said
gaming company. Microsoft really Fd up the entire game industry.

this cant be true

[Kenny MF Powers]

Best Ive found is this article. Im not seeing anything about threats or blackmails, or any behavior specific to Microsoft though...

""That being said, these policies are not absolute as we have seen many games release with 'exclusive' content available on non-Microsoft platforms. I am sure Microsoft takes things on a case-by-case basis to maximize the value they provide to their consumers," he continued. "I definitely believe Sony is in the right to at least express these concerns to the industry, but I do not blame Microsoft for having these policies, which are optionally enforceable, in place. And while Sony may chagrin, I do believe that conflicts like these ultimately result in new business strategies that enrich the consumer experience."

Unfortunately for Sony, from a practical business standpoint, publishers are going to cater to the lowest common denominator, which among high-definition consoles would likely be assigned to Xbox 360. So even if a developer would like to leverage certain PS3 features, it's often easier to just create the game for Microsoft's system, notes Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter.

"As a practical matter, devs don't often make multi-platform games that have different content for each platform. It just doesn't make sense to build a game bigger than the 360 can handle. This is just competition, and I doubt many (if any) publishers care," he remarked, adding: "Plus, why can't games be on 2 DVDs? I don't think that is a constraint."

What do you think? Is Microsoft wrong to insist on parity among releases, or is it just smart business sense?"

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/m...-says-analyst/

[Bob Boss Monies]

I take xbox over ps3 anyday of the week. Never got my CC info hacked, and Xbox live ****s on anything sony has ever done.

[~AK49~]

youve never owned one?

Not a ps3. Growing up i spent/wasted alot of my time vegging out on n64/ps2, so i decided to hold of on video games for a while.

Theres always some bored nights tho, im just not a moderation kind of guy

[ИATAS]

You got any links about this?

All Ive ever really heard about it was that developers didnt prefer programming for PS3 due to the more difficult architecture, and that in general they had a tendency to program for a lower powered console and port/upscale from there.

Ill entertain a conspiracy theory though if you can provide some links. Sounds interesting.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...Sloppy-Seconds

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...rom-publishers

"Titles for Xbox 360 must ship at least
simultaneously with other video game platform,
and must have at least feature and content parity
on-disc with the other video game platform
versions in all regions where the title is available.
If these conditions are not met, Microsoft
reserves the right to not allow the content to be
released on Xbox 360."

[???]

PS4 will have 8gb of memory, wow...

[Bob Boss Monies]

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...Sloppy-Seconds

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...rom-publishers

"Titles for Xbox 360 must ship at least
simultaneously with other video game platform,
and must have at least feature and content parity
on-disc with the other video game platform
versions in all regions where the title is available.
If these conditions are not met, Microsoft
reserves the right to not allow the content to be
released on Xbox 360."

I figure Sony is just as bad. Didn't they use clauses in their contracts with the developers to prevent several titles from being released on Xbox (like the early GTA series)?

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

http://newmediarockstars.com/2013/02...-at-6-p-m-est/


Watching live. The controller is NICE.

8GB