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An interesting look at what Crytek's move into consoles might do for all gamers, be they PC or console. The whole issue is not one of games being exclusive to one platform any longer. It's about fighting piracy, and getting their products out to a broader audience.
This looks at some of those issues and asks you for your thoughts on the matter.
It had to happen sooner or later, as more and more developers see the advances consoles are making in This-Gen and now heading towards even more advances in the Next-Gen iterations which should be beginning to arrive around 2010.
It would be foolish for developers to no longer consider consoles as a main platform for delivering their excellent products. Not only are the getting more advanced, but they have a huge market share that they want to share with other console developers. But the added bonus of reduced piracy is definitely influence many, especially Crytek whos Crysis game was one of the most pirated games last year.
What are your views on the move, not only by Crytek, but other Ex-PC only developers. Personally I think its great for gaming as a whole. Rather than allowing games to remain in the bedroom, they will have access to the HD Entertainment and Lounge Rooms of the modern day gaming family.
Why not share say Crysis as an example, on your brand spanking new 46″ - 50″ (or bigger) HD TV with your friends. All in the comfort of your own lounge room, feet up on the leather recliner, drink at your side and 7.1 Surround Sound scaring the bejikens out of the next door neighbours. Who by the way, have just happened to call the police because they thought WWII just started next door. That is much better than being huddled over a rickety old office chair, or slumped in a bean bag in a smelly bedroom with no room to swing a cat, let a lone a mouse (pun intended)
Additional sources:
- Crytek Warms Up to Consoles (edge-online.com)
Comments
Sure, there are some really high profile PC games that have huge user bases, WOW etc etc, and they are excellent, but with the huge investments that they have to put into these games now, to be up there with so many other titles, they must get their returns, and the one way to do that is open up their user base.
Of course PC gamers will not, actually, do not like it, as they often see it as loosing something, when in fact they are gaining - not loosing.
It was interesting to read the interview in full and see the slight digs the interviewer was making about "leaving PC gaming" . . . when in fact they aren't leaving it, simply broadening their possibilities.
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