Sony: We Should Probably Develop Less Games
In spite of becoming 1 of the best publishers in the industry, and managing to bring out vital hit immediately after critical hit, Sony has failed to produce massive chart-topping games like Gears of War and Halo. Outside of Gran Turismo, Sony’s IPs have however to hit the large time, partially due to poor marketing – a thing that Sony’s Globally Studios President has taken discover of.
When questioned by GameInformer why Microsoft were able to sell just one game in 2011, Gears of War 3 (despite the fact that, to be fair, they did have other games), and it still managed to sell more than all of Sony’s products combined, Shuhei Yoshida admitted that their elevated lineup stretched marketing and advertising funds and concentrate (emphasis added):
It’s a combination of many things. Initial, we have to be extremely sincere about our games’ high quality as properly. We adore our games, but we can point out several problems when you appear at the titles individually.
Another thing is focus. When you have ten games coming out in a year compared to two or 3, how significantly concentrate you get from our enterprise and marketing side is extremely tough. From a portfolio side, we had been really excited about the games we had last year, but we possibly diluted support for every single title.
A Simple Question: Sequel Before Prequel
Mass Effect 3 isn’t the first game to do it (not by a long shot), but a single of the much more fascinating features it will have is the ability to import your character save file from prior Mass Effect games. This means that, for players who have journeyed by means of space with Commander Shephard, they will be able to see the consequences and rewards of actions in prior games. To many, this will possibly give the feeling of a sense of ownership over the decisions they created (and continue to make). You can really start off to feel like you are component of the universe that is created when you know your actions will have consequences. You comprehend the worlds, the characters, the scenarios. You get the inside jokes. You know how your crew behaves.
But what about for individuals who haven’t played any of the prior games? Are you missing out by not playing prior entries in a series? Does playing Halo three prior to Halo make it much less of a game? Saints Row: The Third? Gears of War three? It made me wonder:
If earlier games of a series that you haven’t had an interest in (till the most recent version) are accessible on your current console, what do you play initial?
Nintendo’s Q3 Investor Meeting: 3DS/Wii U Info Round-up
Nintendo’s Q3 Investor Meeting occurred last week for Fiscal Year 2012. Throughout the meeting, we learned much more about Nintendo’s approach with regards to both the Nintendo 3DS and the upcoming Wii U. All I can say is, “dont count Nintendo out just yet”. Check out the list of new stuff immediately after the break:
3DS – The following titles (amongst other people) will be dropping this year:
In order to sell the 3DS for $ 169.99, Nintendo has had to take a loss on each and every program. Their solution for ‘returning the 3DS to profitability’ is ensuring that a steady flow of high good quality games will be obtainable for the program. We currently have Kid Icarus: Uprising, Resident Evil: Revelations, Metal Gear Solid: 3D and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance dropping this year, but we also discovered out the the games above (with Square-Enix assistance) will also be dropping. Fan favorites like Luigi’s Mansion and Paper Mario can be seen, as nicely as the two new I.P’s of Heroes of Ruin and Bravely Default (each RPGS).
3DS – Accordingly, 3rd parties are ‘changing their thoughts’ on the 3DS
Microsoft Takes Action Against Halo 4 Beta Scam
Despite the fact that 343 Industries’ creative director David Ellis has debunked and published a warning about fake Halo four beta testing invitations, the phishing internet site associated with the scam (halo4beta.net) remained active.
Fusible reported yesterday that Microsoft was filing a complaint with the National Arbitration Forum with the hopes of having the domain name transferred to its ownership. To do this, Microsoft would have to prove to the Forum that the internet site was registered maliciously. Though the web site went down immediately after Ellis’ warning, leaving a message of “This Account Has Been Suspended,” Microsoft nonetheless plans to pursue the case.
Of course, phishing scams are sort of a Lernaean Hydra kind of deal, where if you cut off one head, two much more will develop back in its location. Always be careful – check hyperlinks and e mail addresses for legitimacy or Google them initial if you are suspicious or unsure.
The 11 Best Games of 2011
After recovering from the overwhelming amount of content released during the holidays, GameRabies.com finally weighs in on its selections for the best of the best in 2011*. Without further adieu, it is “Game of the Year” time: keep reading after the jump, as Cliff breaks down his top 11 picks released in arguably the best year in gaming history.
*Disclaimer: Each GameRabies.com staff member will present his own list of selections for the best games of the year, based on which games were actually played over the course of the year. In this instance, Cliff would like to point out that he never got a chance to play Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Dark Souls, Saints Row: The Third, or Bastion – four games that easily could have been featured among his picks.
Here are Cliff’s choices for the 11 best games of 2011, starting with…
#11) Portal 2 – PS3, 360, PC
Microsoft leaks new internal studios
Microsoft has been setting up new internal studios, if current job listings are something to go by.
1 job listing seeks a Human resource Business Partner “in assistance of two of our important internal studios, 343 Industries (responsible for the Halo gaming franchise) and Platform Next Studios (pioneering experiences on Kinect).”
343 Industries is the studio behind Halo. Platform Subsequent Studio has but to be announced.
A second job listing seeks a level style for “Microsoft Studios-LEAP,” which Microsoft has also but to announce.
Thanks, FateBreaker.
Piki Geek’s Most Anticipated of 2012, Part 3
2012 is nicely on its way, but its jaw-dropping selection of games has however to fully hit. Every day this week, we’ll be listing off 5 new titles we can’t wait to get our hands on. Right now, Ben talks about a bunch of sci-fi, fantasy, shoot-and-slice-and-boom crap.
Regardless of your video game proclivities, 2012 is going to be the year for you. If you’re a classic retro gaming fan, we’ve got the return of a specific iconic angel warrior. If you are interests are a bit a lot more modern day, we’ve got the largest sci-fi, space-ring-exploding series of the past two console generations.
There will be slow-motion dives although shooting two pistols, clashing characters from large franchises, and even possibly fighting the devil himself.
