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Scazza on Apr 19, 2008

Hey, just a message to every friend on Kotaku. There is a social network-type site that has been put together for Kotakuites to get together and play games and exchange friend codes/gamertags etc. Check it out at [kotakuites.ning.com] and join up. When I get my PS3 I need some people to add!


GameraTheGreat on Jan 16, 2008

Sorry b...thought this was a private message space and I meant for you to read that last bit personally (in case you didn't return to the article...my bust!

GameraTheGreat on Jan 16, 2008

@Baberg My provocative statement seems to have extended this thread a bit. I am always amazed at status quo's reaction to any concept that diverges from the "norm". Here we go..in answer to your question....this article reports (in essence)that EA is moving to corner/monopolize yet another genre of athletics. We have already seen their handy work with Madden and the NFL. They squeezed out the competition (2k5 - which many argue is still superior to today's Madden game) and have rewarded their fans with games that have only seen marginal (at best) improvement. As it turns out, the competition with Sega's 2k may have better for their creative effort than the sole proprietorship they now enjoy. Regardless, we as the consumer lose the most in this battle because there are fewer voices hence fewer choices in football games. I take issue with your equating industry success with sales numbers. Yes more games are being purchased, but that does not mean that the quality for the consumer is also increasing. Most games being developed in this current gen are little more than drivel. Big license, great eye candy, but often lacking in gameplay and length. We as consumers are paying more for less. Yes, corporations are cashing in but we won't see that returned to us in the form of improved game experiences. Many gamers are already noticing that our "quality" experiences are lessening even though we are spending more money than we ever have. It is totally natural for corporations to turn even greater profits by decreasing the money spent in investment/overhead (skilled developers/innovative ideas). The decline in overall quality may be a large factor for this recent surge in retro gaming. Many gamers pine for older games and while much of that may be nostalgia, a good amount might be attributable to the feeling of emptiness after playing this gen's latest offerings. Of the 15 games I purchased in 07, there are only three I hold up to the standard of game experience I enjoyed in past generations….and I know I am not alone in this sentiment. Baberg, please remember that others are just as entitled to their opinions as you are and spouting knee jerk reactions to the concepts of others is not what discourse is about. I understand your opinion, I just do see the matter the way you do. I actually hope I am wrong, but my understanding of corporate practice leads me to believe otherwise.

Witzbold on Jan 1, 2008

Thanks for the support!

EnigmaNemesis on Nov 30, 2007

Ooops, can you shout me the details for your drumkit mod?

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