E3 2011 Thread

[erocker]

You don't have to get it. It's what the market wants. Turns out, there's a $hitload more people in the 1-70 demographic, than the 12-25 demographic. Wii proved it's viability in marketing games that appeal outside of the tween/teen/20 something area.

Companies, make money. Microsoft, cares more now about that market than they ever have in the past. The future of shooters/PC/good multiplayer games for the 13-25 area, lies in Steam, where DRM functions(to a certain extent).

I understand that, I guess I'm just disappointed in society then. I also don't fall into any of those demographics, except the 1-70 one, which I don't think is really a demographic.. sounds more like a lifespan.

 

[BumbleBee]

I don't like motion gaming, but i'm excited for it. Wii had a weak library and stalled out.

 

[Damn_Smooth]

In my opinion, that was one of the worst conferences in E3 history. It ranks right up there with Nintendo when they unveiled Pac-Man for Gamecube. I can't be bothered to look up what year that was.

At least they set the bar low enough for Sony and Nintendo to have a good show, even if they don't bother to show up.

 

[erocker]

Wii had a weak library and stalled out

Indeed, their best game was Wii Sports which came with the system for free.

 

[shk021051]

On a serious not (though I'm never really that serious when it comes to games) it will be intereting to see what more they can come up with. They still need a better console in my opinion.

I think is too soon for a new console
why should 720?say your mind

 

[BumbleBee]

I don't think Microsoft or Sony can compete with Nintendo's press conference tomorrow. unveiling of a new console is always exciting

 

[bpgt64]

Well but thats the point. lets say, you can make Crappy Soccer Game Y, has a market of close to 200 million with a 10% chance of purchase. But Super Awesome Halo 7, has a demographic of 20 million people, with 50% chance of purchase. You collect a pay check based on sales. Who do you spend your money marketing, developing, and designing games for, if you like money? Oh, Crappy Soccer Game Y costs about 1/5th the development costs.

 

[erocker]

I think is too soon for a new console
why should 720?say your mind

Xbox: November 2001 - 2005 = 4 years

Xbox 360: 2005-?? = 6 years

The 360 is showing it's age. It's old and is hindering gaming progress. Time for something new.

 

[AltecV1]

cant someone rename this thread do a General E3 2011 thread or something like that ?

 

[erocker]

I don't mind as long if it's cool with shk021051

 

[CDdude55]

Well but thats the point. lets say, you can make Crappy Soccer Game Y, has a market of close to 200 million with a 10% chance of purchase. But Super Awesome Halo 7, has a demographic of 20 million people, with 50% chance of purchase. You collect a pay check based on sales. Who do you spend your money marketing, developing, and designing games for, if you like money? Oh, Crappy Soccer Game Y costs about 1/5th the development costs.

Both, those games cater to different markets and the goal is to fill each market with what people want. If the lesser developed game seems to keep casual gamers happy and you spend less, then you roll with it, while you have Halo in the more hardcore market.

cant someone rename this thread do a General E3 2011 thread or something like that ?

I agree, Sony's E3 2011 Conference is actually today too, so it would make it a lot easier.

 

[shk021051]

Xbox: November 2001 - 2005 = 4 years

Xbox 360: 2005-?? = 6 years

The 360 is showing it's age. It's old and is hindering gaming progress. Time for something new.

I know that
but you now new console of nintendo just about 20% powerful than x360?
i think studios can make good game on this generation like crysis 2 gears 3 etc...
suppose microsoft release x720 ! companies could Top Investment ability to make perfect game?so why are not doing now?

 

[erocker]

so why are not doing now?

It's cheaper to sell what they got and if the masses are still buying, they have no business reason to make a new console.

 

[BumbleBee]

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary edition will be single player and co-op only. no multiplayer. you will be able to play 6 Halo: Combat Evolved maps in Halo: Reach multiplayer.

and cloud storage, game saves and profile on the go are coming to XBOX Live.

 

[shk021051]

It's cheaper to sell what they got and if the masses are still buying, they have no business reason to make a new console.

i mean was if we have new console game studios cant Investment to make perfect games,like now!

 

[erocker]

i mean was if we have new console game studios cant Investment to make perfect games,like now!

They can. It's been done since the advent of video games. Games are made with PC's or developer consoles supplied by Microsoft, Sony, etc. Just because a game can have better graphics doesn't change the way games are made.

 

[BumbleBee]

Microsoft is making money hand over fist.

Mike Hickey of Take 2 believes the new GTA 5 could sell 16 million copies and generate 750 million dollars.

A major reason for the high sales expectations is the increased combined Xbox 360 and PS3 installed based in the United States, which Hickey thinks will be 41 million units by the end of 2010. That compares to 14 million in 04/2008, when GTA IV came out.

 

[Damn_Smooth]

http://e3.gamespot.com/press-conference/ea-e3/?tag=topslot;img;1

Battlefield 3 is on now. Sorry I'm late, I just started watching.

 

[shk021051]

They can. It's been done since the advent of video games. Games are made with PC's or developer consoles supplied by Microsoft, Sony, etc. Just because a game can have better graphics doesn't change the way games are made.

But pc is unlimited so why they don't make on pc?




edit:

Omg.

nfs and bf3 was amazing

 

[Damn_Smooth]

October 25th. Perfect, I'll be able to run it great by then.

 

[Damn_Smooth]

But pc is unlimited so why they don't make on pc?






Omg.

nfs and bf3 was amazing

I missed NFS, but BF3 goes beyond words.

 

[erocker]

But pc is unlimited so why they don't make on pc?

Consoles sell more. Pay and play and no need to take up PC hardware as an involved hobby.

 

[BumbleBee]

Need For Speed looks awesome!

 

[ShiBDiB]

OMFG, MW3 looks incredible!!!!!1

Are you on drugs? it looked like MW1/MW2/crap ops.. with a new map.. except this map pack will cost u $60

 

[shk021051]

I can not explain
Bf3 was awesome and desert look was reality (cod killer)