You guys are over complicating the definition of a hardcore gamer. A hardcore gamer is a person who really likes video games. That's it. I am a hardcore gamer. I adore video games. When I'm not playing them, I'm reading about them and discussing them with other gamers online.
As a hardcore gamer, I own all three consoles from the previous generation. However, out of the current generation consoles, I currently only own a Wii. I would love to own a PS3 and a Xbox 360. However, I can't afford the damn things. The Wii is currently the only console that I could afford, so there are other factors to the number of consoles you own other than desire.
It is absolutely pathetic to see you people wanting that radio station to be sued. The decision to drink that much water and not piss was the choice of that woman, and that woman alone. It's not the DJs' fault that she died. Maybe she should have thought about what would happen if she went through with it. I'm sick of seeing people always blaming someone else because of a person's personal actions. It is sad that she was killed and her children no longer have a parent, but it is completely her goddamn fault.
I don't see anything wrong with letting prisoners play video games. They need something to pass the time every now and then. They did commit crimes, but it's okay for them to have some fun every now and then.
Ubisoft isn't going to waste their time developing a Splinter Cell game solely around the Wii remote. The Wii will always get a port version of the latest SC title, so don't expect to see that.
I don't think that we have even come close to experiencing what the Wii remote is capable of. Nintendo obviously knows how to implement a proper control scheme with the remote, which is one of the reasons why Zelda works so well on the Wii, but third party developers are still experimenting with the controller. As they learn how to use it effectively to create immersive and compelling experiences, we'll start to see a plethora of superb third party games. However, it's going to take some time and dedication on the part of the developers.
I'm not interested in a Playstation 3 at all until Metal Gear Solid 4 is released, and that won't be until at least 2008 (I don't buy into this nonsense that it's going to be released late 2007.) If it is released on the Xbox 360 as well as the PS3, you can count me out for a PS3.
The Playstation 3 is a piece of shit, period. I don't care if it's an over-powered computer, it doesn't have the games to justify such a huge investment.
I love how people cite games like Final Fantasy as the titles that will save the PS3. Let's face it. Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid did not win Sony the last console war. It was games like Grand Theft Auto, which is going to be on the 360 as well as the PS3. Many more people own 360s and 360s are much cheaper, so can you honestly say that people who don't own a next-gen console will purchase a PS3 to play GTA4 when they can save $200 bucks by getting a 360?
BloodRayne flick up for six awards (hint: not Oscars)
Jan 23rd 2007 8:30PM (Joystiq)Sadly enough, that's not exactly redeeming when the movie sucks so bad that it's embarrassing.
Note to Sony and Microsoft: Nintendo is your competition
Jan 22nd 2007 11:26PM (Joystiq)As a hardcore gamer, I own all three consoles from the previous generation. However, out of the current generation consoles, I currently only own a Wii. I would love to own a PS3 and a Xbox 360. However, I can't afford the damn things. The Wii is currently the only console that I could afford, so there are other factors to the number of consoles you own other than desire.
Nintendo "might" be named in Wii wrongful death lawsuit
Jan 22nd 2007 11:14PM (Joystiq)Japan gobbling up Gears of War?
Jan 22nd 2007 11:07PM (Joystiq)Final Fantasy XIII demo expected at E3
Jan 18th 2007 8:36PM (Joystiq)Killer, nudist bond over video games in prison
Jan 17th 2007 11:50AM (Joystiq)Wii remote holds much more potential says developer
Jan 16th 2007 7:21PM (Joystiq)Ubisoft isn't going to waste their time developing a Splinter Cell game solely around the Wii remote. The Wii will always get a port version of the latest SC title, so don't expect to see that.
Wii remote holds much more potential says developer
Jan 16th 2007 7:14PM (Joystiq)IGN picks PS3 as best new console of 2006
Jan 16th 2007 1:28PM (Joystiq)The Playstation 3 is a piece of shit, period. I don't care if it's an over-powered computer, it doesn't have the games to justify such a huge investment.
Gates now sees Nintendo as primary competition
Jan 11th 2007 11:58AM (Joystiq)