I usually make my own personal header images or image caption titles for my posts. However, I cannot take credit for this hilarious parody gif about yesterday’s Xbox One launch but it’s exactly how I feel about the whole situation. Yesterday’s launch, based on all the incoming news about how it works, really is not even worth a post. Because it’s becoming an increasingly irritating machine already. Just enjoy the show, haha.
[Side note: Photoshop Touch is such a bitch to use!]
Looks like my cable box
Microsoft announced it’s next console at a press event earlier today. I’ve been sort of following it through out the day, grabbing little tid bits here and there . From what I gather, it looks like it will be more than a gaming machine, it will be an all in one media type hub. It’s pretty much made to look to sit right next to your cable box and make it not so stand off-ish. I am not too crazy on the looks, but at the same time I don’t mind it. It’s made to be one with your home entertainment center, and it wont stick out like a sore thumb. Microsoft also announced a new Kinect to go along with the XB1, and you cannot have an XB1 without a Kinect since it sort of needs it.
Don’t like the fact that you are tied to the Kinect, but I guess you can view it as having a Wii Motion Sensor but beefed up. It’s another thing that will break, and in my mind, can be avoided, but somehow, you need a Kinect for the XB1 to work.
The controller looks about the same as the old XB360′s. Some changes of course, but overall, like the PS4, it retains that shape we all are used to already.
Hardware specs wise, it seems to be on par with the PS4. Both are running AMD chips on x86 architecture, both will have 8 GB of RAM (though PS4 will use GDDR5 as opposed to DDR3 on the XB1), DX 11.1 graphics capabilities, 500 GB of storage and a bevy of wireless signals, and USB 3 ports. It will be able to support 4k also. No real details on what the hardware can do as of yet.
They did show off some trailers, which look pretty impressive, but for some reason it didn’t have the same ‘oomph’ that the PS4 ones did. But this was a fairly short event, so I’ll hold my reservations on that for now.
To be honest, I’m not as wowed with this. It may very well blow my socks off later on, but as of now, I am putting my money on Ps4 first. The tied to Kinect feature was a bit of a let down for me, but other than that, it looks like it’s going to be a powerhouse of a unit. It’s up to the developers to really tie all what it can offer together.
I am excited to see what can be done with this and the PS4. Hardware specs wise, both seem to be going at it neck and neck, and it will be exciting to see what sort of edge each machine can offer to the gamers. Not all that media stuff, but on the games itself. I couldn’t care less if it can handle Netflix and what not, but I want to see what it will be able to offer to us, the gamers, on the gaming side of things. I need to do some more reading on this, and digest all the info that’s been outed. Update’s to follow.
Photo courtesy of Kotaku
Someone from Reddit pieced it together. looks PS3 ish. I kind of like the minimalist design. Who knows how close this is to the final product.
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Photo courtesy of IGN
Not to be outdone by Microsofts next gen XBox announcement set tomorrow, Sony teased us with glimpses of the PS4. We will still have to wait until June when they announce more info on their upcoming console.
I’m really curious also as to what Microsoft is set out to announce tomorrow.
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MGS: Legacy Collection is finally priced And dated (Again) at Amazon.com. When news first broke out about the Legacy Collection the release date was estimated to be sometime in June. Now however, Amazon has it at July 9th 2013 but at a seemingly decent price for $49.99. This is welcomed news for veterans of the franchise as well as newcomers alike. We will all get to relive and/or experience the MGS saga without missing a beat! Here’s a photo of what’s included:
The Legacy Collection contains:
• Metal Gear Solid
• Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions
• Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD Edition
• Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD Edition (which includes the MSX versions of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2)
• Metal Gear Solid 4: Trophy Edition
• Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition
• Two Ashley Wood digital graphic novels
• 100 page artbook spanning the 25 year history of Metal Gear Solid
That’s more Snakes than you can shake a plane at. And $50 bucks for all this is a definite steal. All you MGS heads can procure/preorder your own Legacy Collection at the source. Can I get a Fuck Yeah?!
Source: Amazon
To celebrate Gran Turismo’s 15th anniversary, Sony announced it’s 6th iteration. This sort of came out of left field, but I had an inkling that it will be announced when they started posting Gran Turismo History on FB. I’ve been a huge fan since it’s release, and have owned every Playstation release (sans PSP version), and I am just revving with anticipation. It is set to be released this holiday season, and perhaps a PS4 variant as well. I have to start workin extra OT, and save every penny for this coming holidays. Continue reading
Resident Evil: Revelation fans will be treated to a demo of the console version of the Nintendo 3DS released survival horror game. A bite sized demo will be released on PSN, XBL, and Wii U eShop May 14th. Here’s a trailer for the Wii U version:
Revelations for Wii U showcases the ability to use the GamePad in a few ways. One focuses on using the added screen to show the map as you walk thru corridors and dark hallways. The other option actually let’s you use the GamePad to play the game directly on it.
Having the 3DS version myself, it looks to play very similar to its source material. The 3DS version also lets players use the bottom screen to toggle the map and switch weapons on the fly. And might I say that Revelations is a fine Resident Evil experience OTG. Immersion is high as getting sucked into this game is pretty easy. Were it not for the terrible battery life of my 3DS I could play this all day.
Those looking to experience this game with sharper graphics and a bigger screen won’t have to wait for the console demo much longer. Just a few days, people.
Source: Joystiq
Well it’s not really satisfying but pretty obvious. David Hayter aka Solid Snake aka Old Snake aka Naked Snake ak-motherfucking-a Big Boss, himself spoke on behalf of IGN about the reasons why the recently announced MGS Legacy Collection will not be released on the Xbox 360. Signs point to the obvious caveat that the media capacity of the 360′s current system only being able to run DVD format versus the PS3′s bluray capabilities.
Even the title screen is so 80′s themed
When I was first told about this game by B-Money, I got totally excited, and now, the game finally dropped on April 30th. on PSS for $15.00, and XBLA for 1200 MP. (see my original post http://justwroteablog.com/2013/04/16/far-cry-3-blood-dragon-dlc/). I finally was able to get my hands on it earlier today, and I just finished up playing the first 2 levels. All I have to say is, it’s cheesy. So cheesy, it’s amazing. It’s a very weird sensation, seeing 8-bit style graphics on the cut scenes, (imagine NES) and yet, I’m hearing 80′s style post apocalyptic movie dialog and music. I did some capturing, but it’s a tad late, so I will divulge more info and some footage and screens tomorrow. (or in this case later).
There is a Demo available on the PlayStation Store if you are weary about spending the $15.00 on it. How can you go wrong though. It is based off of Far Cry 3 (at least the game engine), and it’s made by the same people. I’ve bought games that were less money, and were not as good. If anything, get it for the cheese factor. Right from the get go, it’s entertaining. More soon on this!
Load screens are hilarious too. It’s these little things that really separate a good game from a great game.
Yeah, it’s been a while since I actually posted something. Long story, won’t go into it. I have a few drafts pending, but I just can’t get in the time to finish anything at the moment. I will make it up soon.
Anyway, I will leave you with three new released trailers for the upcoming fifth installment of Grand Theft Auto. Enjoy (I know I did. I cannot wait for this game.)
Trevor
Franklin
Michael
