Is The Computer Gaming Industry Finished?

PvK · #1 November 8th, 2003, 01:01 AM

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Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:

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Consoles offer concepts that attract suits, like built-in obsolescence and difficulty to pirate.

Modern console games are not that hard to pirate...

I was mainly talking about what suits think. Maybe I should also have said, "frequency of pirating", since younger kids into console games may be less likely to also have a DVD burner.

PvK

deccan · #2 November 8th, 2003, 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by Katchoo:

Why exactly are console games cheaper to produce than on PCs?

Development costs are obviously cheaper because you have a standard, predictable platform. PCs can be outfitted with all sorts of devices, video cards, CPUs, sound cards, screen sizes, etc. and run all sorts of different OSs and other programs in the background, which makes it hard to accomodate all of the variety of different configurations possible.

Also, technical support costs for this reason is probably very much more expensive for PCs than for consoles.

deccan · #3 November 8th, 2003, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by PvK:
BTW, Myst is a puzzle, not a game. It only seems like a game for as long as the player doesn't notice he's just watching a bunch of QuickTime animations linked with hot-spots to click on.

I agree, which was why I ws puzzled by Atrocities' ravings about Myst. Sure, the animations look nice, but it's not much of a game.

narf poit chez BOOM · #4 November 8th, 2003, 01:41 AM

yeah, but if you like puzzles, it's great.

Atrocities · #5 November 8th, 2003, 02:49 AM

I have to be honest with you all, I really see no need in my life for a console game system. I am sure that something might change my mind in time, but right now I prefer my PC. I will admit that I have had great fun with console games before, especially games like Zelda and stuff, but that would be the limit. I like games that are far more challenging and have a purpose and not just some midway game designed to rewrite history over the battle of middway. (Old NES game that you could not win)

Consoles are moving away from the two dementional Duke Nukem 2 side scrollers into the PC era of 3d high quality 3d graphics. (Been coming for year now.)

Console games are a family gaming system, baby siter, and after school kiddy toy more then they are for adults. Adults prefer the privacy of a computer. (And the internet)

One day I am sure both systems will completely merge into one system and your Console PC gaming Internet platform will be all you will want or need.

Jack Simth · #6 November 8th, 2003, 02:49 AM

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Originally posted by Cyrien:
Jack Smith: Even Nintendo has stopped using cartridges for their consoles except the Gameboy. The Gamecube uses a mini-DVD. Both the PS2 and the X-Box use full sized DVDs that can even be used as DVD movie players. Game Consoles don't even use CD's anymore.

Ah, I see. Well, you can tell how long ago I Last looked at console gaming....

Cosmos · #7 November 8th, 2003, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:

Console games are a family gaming system, baby siter, and after school kiddy toy more then they are for adults.

I couldn�t say it better, that's exactly what they are. And I'm glad!!!...in a way...More time for me on the computer. I hardly ever touch the PS2 unless I want to watch a movie or play a co-op game with my son . But I have to say it is a little creepy how all the good game designers are going over to the console.