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Jakuza · 07-02-2007, 04:24 PM

Before I get into the topic, i'd like to address my avatar.
Its new.
I thank Xynh for it.
People assumed I was emo or goth, so I decided to change it.
Ok, back to the topic at hand...

Taking on the ol' "book and cover" judgment analogy, Phil Harrison recently spoke about the untapped potential of the PlayStation 3. Going so far as to say it's "dangerous" to judge a console by its launch software, Phil wanted to get the point across that every console has large discrepancies in visual quality from year one to year five. We can't help but agree -- we've made this argument ourselves. Multiple times. So what's Phil trying to say?

Exclusives? Let's dance, then. However, Phil moves his feet to a different beat, saying exclusives from first or third-party companies really don't matter: " ... as long as the games they get are great, [Consumers] don't care if they are third-party or first-party ... We have a larger platform-dedicated development resource than our competitors combined. So all of that goes towards the fact that the best games with the best technology are coming exclusively to [Sony] platforms."

Basically, Phil says that most exclusives don't matter, but internal Sony exclusives will probably show off the PS3's assets the best. We tend to agree, especially if the fellows behind Ico and Shadow of the Colossus try really hard. We suppose that we'll just have to wait until a truly landmark title pops up. There are plenty of contenders, but if none of them are getting praise from Phil Harrison, then what are we in store for a few years down the road?

Stabkiller0 · 07-02-2007, 04:39 PM

They're trying to play us

Danuve · 07-02-2007, 04:47 PM

This feels like something he should have stated a few weeks after launch.

Jakuza · 07-02-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danuve

This feels like something he should have stated a few weeks after launch.

I agree.

Its quite late in the months to say this.

Mr. First Name Basis · 07-02-2007, 04:59 PM

Seriously. The Fanboy era is over. Pretty much, until the holidays, everyone who planned on getting a console, has got their console...

Jakuza · 07-02-2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. First Name Basis

Seriously. The Fanboy era is over. Pretty much, until the holidays, everyone who planned on getting a console, has got their console...

Not everyone.

On top of that, I still didn't get a Wii.

GOD DAMNIT.

Cereal&Milk · 07-02-2007, 06:39 PM

Mr. First Name Basis · 07-02-2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakuza

Not everyone.

That's why I said "pretty much everyone."

Dominus dominium servulus.

Word...

Jakuza · 07-02-2007, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cereal&Milk

They sure do love their Wiis.

Cereal&Milk · 07-02-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakuza

They sure do love their Wiis.

Yep, but only because it's shaped like a stick and vibrates.

07-02-2007, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jakuza OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flower City, NY. Posts: 10,737 Reputation: 152	Phil H says, "don't judge a console by its launch software!" Before I get into the topic, i'd like to address my avatar. Its new. I thank Xynh for it. People assumed I was emo or goth, so I decided to change it. Ok, back to the topic at hand... Taking on the ol' "book and cover" judgment analogy, Phil Harrison recently spoke about the untapped potential of the PlayStation 3. Going so far as to say it's "dangerous" to judge a console by its launch software, Phil wanted to get the point across that every console has large discrepancies in visual quality from year one to year five. We can't help but agree -- we've made this argument ourselves. Multiple times. So what's Phil trying to say? Exclusives? Let's dance, then. However, Phil moves his feet to a different beat, saying exclusives from first or third-party companies really don't matter: " ... as long as the games they get are great, [Consumers] don't care if they are third-party or first-party ... We have a larger platform-dedicated development resource than our competitors combined. So all of that goes towards the fact that the best games with the best technology are coming exclusively to [Sony] platforms." Basically, Phil says that most exclusives don't matter, but internal Sony exclusives will probably show off the PS3's assets the best. We tend to agree, especially if the fellows behind Ico and Shadow of the Colossus try really hard. We suppose that we'll just have to wait until a truly landmark title pops up. There are plenty of contenders, but if none of them are getting praise from Phil Harrison, then what are we in store for a few years down the road? __________________ Last edited by Jakuza; 07-02-2007 at 04:54 PM.

07-02-2007, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
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07-02-2007, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stabkiller0 OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,757 Reputation: 26	They're trying to play us