Gaming News

[Moody]

Earth Defense 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair is coming out on the 18th. This was the PS4 edition of the game and according to fans it was by far the best game in the series. It's got that heavily distinct Japanese "make-batshit-crazy-happen" vibe, a spectacularly goofy and terrible dub, Serious Sam-levels of enemies, and a dedication to being really stupid. So it's on my wishlist for sure.

[Tad]

Anyone else playing Pokémon Go?

I don't get it. You roam around, might bump into one and throw a ball. No skill, no real reason, no end goal. Think I'll stick to the actual games. Also, it really seems to depend on where you live, as I've found very little going on in terms of activity where I am.

[crackdude]

Anyone else playing Pokémon Go?

I don't get it. You roam around, might bump into one and throw a ball. No skill, no real reason, no end goal. Think I'll stick to the actual games. Also, it really seems to depend on where you live, as I've found very little going on in terms of activity where I am.

That's the point, the collecting.

[Tad]

I'll stick to the real games then. Less barriers, more content and more skill.

[Tad]

More reports on the NX: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-26-nx-is-a-portable-console-with-detachable-controllers

[JRcade19]

Honestly, I'm more than ok with this. If true Means I no longer have to choose between a console for exclusives and a handheld for a half decent Pokemanz game. Less money for more Nintendo(1 vs 2 platforms) is fine by me.

[Tad]

No chance they'll get much third party support though. It'll be interesting anyway.

[JRcade19]

Part of me just is wishing that they at least wait to till Tegra x2...but bleh.

[Tad]

Here's a video that helps to see where the NX will sit: https://youtu.be/C6cTt_nxTWo

It sounds okay, but we'll need to see price point etc.

[crackdude]

Sounds terrible.
How hard is it to make a normal console with high fidelity Nintendo games with a good online network.

[Clint Forrester]

Sounds terrible.
How hard is it to make a normal console with high fidelity Nintendo games with a good online network.

Nigh impossible for Nintendo I think.

They could have had good online play on the Wii U, but they willingly chose not to embrace modern features anyway.

[crackdude]

It frustrates me to no end.
If an equivalent to what the GameCube was came out today: power on-par with contemporary consoles, good 3rd party support, healthy relationship with Sega, great first party titles, relatively low price point, high quality hardware and build quality... Add in a good online experience and I'd be all over it.

As it stands, it's been gimmicks for 10 years now.

[Tad]

The Yooka Laylee toybox has been released. It's getting a lot of great praise for Play Tonic Games' efforts.

Also, PS4k Neo specs: https://youtu.be/vLyU_SqD_MQ

[Clint Forrester]

It's sort of amusing to see PS4 go from being way outperforming the Xbox One to now the Scorpio will be outperforming the Neo.

Yet I think I'll be fine sticking with the OG models anyway. (Hopefully)

[Centrale]

I think it's a stretch to say that either of these consoles 'way' outperforms the other one. When you have to literally use a magnifying glass viewing tool a'la Digital Foundry to detect slight differences in resolution and antialiasing, the only people who are seeing a major difference are those who are fanatically brand-loyal.