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This video for Trine 2: Director's Cut shows the graphics for the Wii U game before and after its January update. The update also added Pro Controller support and online multiplayer voice chat.

Since the game was updated, the graphics have to be substantially better, right? You tell us.

Gallery: Trine 2: Director's Cut (Wii U)

JoystiqSpot the differences in this Trine 2 graphics comparison video originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonFrozenbytegraphics-comparisonnintendotrine-2trine-2-directors-cutupdatewii-uSun, 03 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zone of the Enders HD Collection compared to source material]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-compared-to-source-material/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-compared-to-source-material/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-compared-to-source-material/#comments New comparison videos appear to show incongruities between Zone of the Enders HD Collection and its source games, Zone of the Enders and Zone of the Enders 2: The 2nd Runner, as well as disparities between the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the HD collection.

The most important issue, according to Enders fans that have contacted us, is that both games in ZOEHDC move more slowly than the original PS2 versions. The comparison video seen here shows that mechs, lasers and melee attacks all lack the amped-up pace of the original, as though the game were being played in slightly-slow-motion.

Other concerns have been raised over framerate inconsistencies between the 360 and PS3 versions of ZOEHDC, with video comparisons supposedly showing that the 360 version runs at a higher, more consistent average framerate than its PS3 sister. Regardless, neither version consistently runs at the 60-frames-per-second figure stated by the collection's official UK website, rather the majority of the game operates between 30 and 40 FPS.

Unfortunately, this isn't the first time such reports have come in regarding an HD rerelease of a Konami classic: Silent Hill HD Collection had its fair share of framerate issues, so much so that a patch was pushed for the PS3 version and Xbox 360 owners were given the option to exchange the game entirely. We've reached out to Konami for a statement and will update with any new information we receive.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqZone of the Enders HD Collection compared to source material originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonframerateHigh-Voltage-SoftwareKonamimicrosoftplaystationps3xboxzoe-hd-collectionzone-of-the-enders-hd-collectionThu, 01 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2 vs. Crysis 2: PC and Xbox visuals compared]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/crysis-2-vs-crysis-2-pc-and-xbox-visuals-compared/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/crysis-2-vs-crysis-2-pc-and-xbox-visuals-compared/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/10/crysis-2-vs-crysis-2-pc-and-xbox-visuals-compared/#comments Being the sequel to the game that famously brought even the most powerful PC gaming rigs to their knees, you'd expect Crysis 2 to be, how should we say, significantly streamlined for its release on Xbox 360 and PS3. Aw heck, we'll just say it -- how could the console versions even hold a candle to the PC? As evidenced by the video after the break, the 360 does a fine job of keeping up, at least in multiplayer.

In the split-screen footage, it's clear that the PC version sports higher-resolution textures, some higher-detail models and different (one might say improved) lighting. Other than that, though, the two appear fairly close to the untrained eye. Of course, this is multiplayer, so both versions are less fancy in order to keep the framerate up, but this should at least make for some good anecdotal evidence for console players afraid they're missing out big-time by not having a $3,000 PC.

Continue reading Crysis 2 vs. Crysis 2: PC and Xbox visuals compared

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonCrysisCrysis-2CrytekeaElectronic-ArtsgraphicsmicrosoftpcxboxThu, 10 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Foundry pits PS3 Mass Effect 2 against Xbox 360 original]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/digital-foundry-pits-ps3-mass-effect-2-against-xbox-360-original/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/digital-foundry-pits-ps3-mass-effect-2-against-xbox-360-original/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/digital-foundry-pits-ps3-mass-effect-2-against-xbox-360-original/#comments Not satisfied with its analysis of the PS3 Mass Effect 2 demo -- which was apparently based on old code -- Digital Foundry has posted a lengthy comparison of the PS3 and Xbox 360 retail editions of Mass Effect 2. There's a lot of information to digest in the article, including several videos and screenshots. The upshot: Most gamers won't notice the differences between the two games, though it seems the 360 version barely edges out the PS3 one in terms of a consistent frame-rate.

The only significant difference, which boils down to personal preference, is the lighting in the two games. DF notes that the PS3 version's lighting is generally brighter than the 360 game, though not necessarily improved from a technical standpoint. The article also examines the effectiveness of the PS3's "Genesis" comic intro, as opposed to actually playing the original Mass Effect on 360.

In the end, if you just have to own the most technically impressive version, DF suggests you choose ... the PC version, of course.

JoystiqDigital Foundry pits PS3 Mass Effect 2 against Xbox 360 original originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisondigital-foundryMass-Effect-2microsoftplaystationps3xboxWed, 19 Jan 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[See how Goldeneye 007 stacks up to its N64 predecessor]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/goldeneye-n64-wii-comparison/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/goldeneye-n64-wii-comparison/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/goldeneye-n64-wii-comparison/#comments If there were any question about how much the recently released Goldeneye title for Nintendo Wii closely resembles its N64 predecessor -- regardless of the source material -- this video from RewindReplayTV certainly cements it. Beyond the game's setting and characters, there are shot-for-shot moments that directly recreate the original game (albeit with far more detail and polish).

Also, if you needed a stirring reminder of how much a Nintendo 64 game can age over the years, Goldeneye 64 is perhaps the pinnacle among available examples. Seeing it against Eurocom's sterling Wii effort only serves to highlight the ravages of time all the more. See for yourself below the fold.

Continue reading See how Goldeneye 007 stacks up to its N64 predecessor

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncomparisoneurocomgoldeneye-007-2010goldeneye-64n64nintendorarewiiTue, 09 Nov 2010 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The worlds of Crackdown and Crackdown 2 compared]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/26/the-worlds-of-crackdown-and-crackdown-2-compared/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/26/the-worlds-of-crackdown-and-crackdown-2-compared/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/26/the-worlds-of-crackdown-and-crackdown-2-compared/#comments If the recent animated prequel didn't convince you that Pacific City, the setting for the Crackdown series, has gone to hell in a handbasket since the franchise's first installment, then perhaps this will do the trick. BitMob recently posted a panoramic comparison of the city as it looked in Crackdown to how it looks in Crackdown 2. In short, it looks like a really, really terrible place to live now.

Watch as some of the notable landmarks from the first game crumble, decay or simply become derelict due to the influx of violent mutants that plague Crackdown 2. It looks like Pacific City has become a generally more dangerous place to take up residence -- though, as a concern, we imagine that ranks second behind what this gruesome makeover has done to the city's property values.

JoystiqThe worlds of Crackdown and Crackdown 2 compared originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActioncomparisonCrackdowncrackdown-2Microsoftmicrosoft-game-studiosRiot-Act-2ruffian-gamesSandboxXbox-360Wed, 26 May 2010 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Foundry: 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII 'adequate but a touch disappointing']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/digital-foundry-360-version-of-final-fantasy-xiii-adequate-but/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/digital-foundry-360-version-of-final-fantasy-xiii-adequate-but/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/digital-foundry-360-version-of-final-fantasy-xiii-adequate-but/#comments So, you read our review of Final Fantasy XIII and are prepared to pick it up next week, but you're not sure which version to buy? If you're basing your decision on graphical fidelity, the A/V experts from Eurogamer's Digital Foundry suggest you go with the PS3 version of the game -- as seen in their quartet of video comparisons, the 360 version suffered a bit of resolution reduction during its trip between platforms.

No, the difference in quality isn't groundbreaking or anything. We just wanted you to know all the factors before making a decision. Both versions have their strengths and weaknesses -- for instance, the 360 version requires you to change the disc two times, but the PS3 version of the game is unplayable once every 1,461 days.

JoystiqDigital Foundry: 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII 'adequate but a touch disappointing' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DF conducted a thorough breakdown of the X10 video, monitoring the frames-per-second (fups, as us cool kids call it) in all of the presented gameplay. All in all, the ViDoc seems to have spoken the truth: Halo: Reach's engine is a significant improvement over that of Halo 3's. It looks like Reach should run at a smooth 30fps, the same as its predecessor, at a higher resolution: 1152x720 over Halo 3's 1152x640. Yep, you pixel-counters just read that right. Head on over and give the video a gander.

[Via HBO]

JoystiqDigital Foundry analyzes the Halo: Reach ViDoc originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>343343-industriesbungiecomparisondigital-foundryfpsframes-per-secondhalohalo-reachhalo-reach-videohalo-reach-vidocvidocTue, 16 Feb 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Big is the new small: Apple iPad vs. DSi XL]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/27/big-is-the-new-small-apple-ipad-vs-dsi-xl/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/27/big-is-the-new-small-apple-ipad-vs-dsi-xl/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/27/big-is-the-new-small-apple-ipad-vs-dsi-xl/#commentsToday, a major hardware company with wide appeal outside the usual hardcore gaming space announced a new device, which is basically exactly like a popular existing device but bigger. Sound familiar? It reminded us of the day in late October when Nintendo announced a new version of the DSi, called the DSi LL (DSi XL outside of Japan). Like the iPad, it's a version of a current device (in this case, the Nintendo DSi) that is distinguished by its size.

So how does Apple's inflated iPod Touch stack up against Nintendo's luxury sedan of a DSi? We've compared the two in several totally crucial vectors, based mostly on the changes from the previous model.

Continue reading Big is the new small: Apple iPad vs. DSi XL

JoystiqBig is the new small: Apple iPad vs. DSi XL originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Appleapple-ipadcomparisonDSdsidsi-xlipadiPodNintendoWed, 27 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DigitalFoundry compares Assassin's Creed II on 360, PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/digitalfoundry-compares-assassins-creed-ii-on-xbox-360-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/digitalfoundry-compares-assassins-creed-ii-on-xbox-360-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/digitalfoundry-compares-assassins-creed-ii-on-xbox-360-ps3/#comments Okay, if you want honesty: we can't usually tell the difference between Xbox 360 and PS3 clips when put side-by-side. We've been gaming since characters were less detailed than gingerbread men, so comparison clips always look like two gateways to the future chugging along next to each other. But if DigitalFoundry tells us there's juddering, then we're inclined to believe them, no matter what juddering actually means.

Luckily, the team seems to be pretty happy with the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed II, following the original iteration's disappointing performance on the platform. That said, though the two consoles versions are much closer to each other this time, the site still leans towards the Xbox 360 version of the game for its sharper picture and smoother performance.

For what it's worth, we think they're both winners.

JoystiqDigitalFoundry compares Assassin's Creed II on 360, PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-2comparisonMicrosoftubisoftXbox-360Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Inspect Kratos' HD facelift in God of War Collection]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/09/inspect-kratos-hd-facelift-in-god-of-war-collection/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/09/inspect-kratos-hd-facelift-in-god-of-war-collection/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/09/inspect-kratos-hd-facelift-in-god-of-war-collection/#comments
Sure, the upcoming God of War Collection is a lot more resolution-y than the original PS2 games, but does that produce a noticeably better-looking game? Bitmob tested the original God of War games on their backwards-compatible PS3 systems and took comparison shots of both. It's clear that the Blu-ray remastering is better than the PS2 original, even with the PS3 upscaler turned on.

It certainly helps that the original source material was so good. Looking back at the first game has us impressed -- we'd forgotten how much muscle the last generation could flex.

Source - Graphics Comparison (part one) God of War 1 vs. God of War Compilation
Source - Graphics Comparison (part two) God of War 2 vs. God of War Compilation

JoystiqInspect Kratos' HD facelift in God of War Collection originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actioncomparisongod-of-wargod-of-war-collectiongod-of-war-iiMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DSi XL FAQ: Sized up]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/dsi-xl-faq-sized-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/dsi-xl-faq-sized-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/dsi-xl-faq-sized-up/#commentsEarly yesterday, Nintendo of Japan announced the DSi XL (DSi LL in Japan), a larger, larger-screened version of the DSi. It's a big system, and kind of a big mystery, given that the only advance notice we had of the thing was a Nikkei blurb two days prior. While we can't answer the big questions, like how long this idea has been in the works, and whether a bigger handheld is a good idea as an alternative to the DS's continual miniaturization, we can round up what we know and can reasonably speculate about the DSi XL -- right after the jump.

Gallery: DSi XL

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JoystiqDSi XL FAQ: Sized up originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesbatterycolorscomparisoncompatibilityDSdsi-lldsi-xlfaqguideNintendonintendo-dsiscreenssizesoftwarespecsFri, 30 Oct 2009 09:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Bayonetta's PS3 and 360 iterations compared on video]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/bayonettas-ps3-and-360-iterations-compared-on-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/bayonettas-ps3-and-360-iterations-compared-on-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/bayonettas-ps3-and-360-iterations-compared-on-video/#comments You've likely been hearing reports about Bayonetta's graphically inferior PS3 version for quite some time -- now, you can see the two versions of the title side-by-side in a GameTrailers comparison video in order to make an educated decision for yourself. It's posted after the jump, and is rated NSFW due to brief partial nudity, blood and terrifying hair monsters.

For a more in-depth look at the game's graphical non-parity, check out Digital Foundry's collection of comparison videos as well. After studying up, let us know what you think in the comments -- provided "what you think" doesn't include any inappropriate musings on these videos' lustier segments.

Continue reading Bayonetta's PS3 and 360 iterations compared on video

JoystiqBayonetta's PS3 and 360 iterations compared on video originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bayonettacomparisoncomparison-videogametrailersMicrosoftplatinum-gamessegaXbox-360Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 interview (plus: screenshot comparisons)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/18/video-ninja-gaiden-sigma-2-interview-plus-screenshot-comparisons/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/18/video-ninja-gaiden-sigma-2-interview-plus-screenshot-comparisons/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/18/video-ninja-gaiden-sigma-2-interview-plus-screenshot-comparisons/#comments
Given an extra year of development, it's no wonder why the Sigma version of Ninja Gaiden 2 is so far improved over the original. The upcoming PS3 exclusive adds a ton of new features, ranging from awesome to downright ridiculous. GamesWire took screenshots of the original Xbox 360 Ninja Gaiden 2 and compared them with the new Sigma edition, noting, "The lighting and textures are just so much better this time around and there's much more detail to be seen now too."

Additionally, the PlayStation.blog took some time (10 minutes, actually) to show off the various features of Sigma. You'll get to see the Ultimate Ninpo in action, as well as an extended look at the new co-op mode -- and yes, you'll even see the franchise's notorious Game Over screen. Check that out after the break.

[Thanks, Jeremy B.!]

Source - Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - PlayStation 3 vs Xbox 360 Comparison
Source - Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Interview and Walkthrough with Team Ninja's Yosuke Hayashi

Continue reading Video: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 interview (plus: screenshot comparisons)

JoystiqVideo: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 interview (plus: screenshot comparisons) originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonninja-gaidenninja-gaiden-2ninja-gaiden-sigmaninja-gaiden-sigma-2team-ninjatecmoyosuke-hayashiFri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Firmware 3.0 loading times contrasted with 2.8]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/ps3-firmware-3-0-loading-times-contrasted-with-2-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/ps3-firmware-3-0-loading-times-contrasted-with-2-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/ps3-firmware-3-0-loading-times-contrasted-with-2-8/#comments
Aside from sparkly background support and an expanded XMB interface, we've yet to point-2 many of the smaller differences between the PlayStation 3's 2.8-version firmware and its latest 3.0 update. Thankfully, we have the internet for that, and it's given us some new pedantic comparison videos to mull over and possibly dispute!

Youtube user "PS3slimComparison" has documented console startup times, Blu-ray launch times and video game loading times on his PS3 Slim, first equipped with Firmware 2.8, and then Firmware 3.0. Waiting times appear to be shorter with 3.0 (and who doesn't want to get into Arkham Asylum as fast as possible?), but we were curious to discover if there would be a notable speed improvement on a 60GB PS3 with the latest software. Based on our informally derived test results (see them after the break), the answer appears to be a curt "no." It's possible that 3.0 is tailored to take advantage of the Slim's newer hardware, excluding longtime owners from any supposed speed gains.

Speculation aside, we were shocked to find just how much quicker 3.0 is when it comes to Uncharted -- on 2.8, the game takes forever to freeze.

[Via PlayStation forums; thanks, Garrett]

Continue reading Firmware 3.0 loading times contrasted with 2.8

JoystiqFirmware 3.0 loading times contrasted with 2.8 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonps3-firmwareps3-firmware-2.80ps3-firmware-3.00ps3-slimxmbWed, 02 Sep 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[XBLA Perfect Dark makes original look like an N64 game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/xbla-perfect-dark-makes-original-look-like-an-n64-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/xbla-perfect-dark-makes-original-look-like-an-n64-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/xbla-perfect-dark-makes-original-look-like-an-n64-game/#comments
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Ever since it was announced that Rare's spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007 for N64, Perfect Dark, was coming to Xbox Live Arcade, we've been wondering if it would simply see a bump in resolution (which it is). Now we also know that it's going to feature brand-new, high-detail textures and something the original release definitely didn't have: a fast, stable framerate.

Click on the above image to get an even better look at the improvements (and check the accompanying gallery for another impressive comparison shot). It's no Perfect Dark Zero, but it's still great to see the extra effort being put in for our precious Microsoft Points.

[Via Gamersyde]

Gallery: Perfect Dark (XBLA)

JoystiqXBLA Perfect Dark makes original look like an N64 game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We jokingly throw the word "technophile" around when referring to our colleagues over at Engadget -- but their most recent video preview of the PS3 Slim gives us serious cause for concern. You'll need to watch it (posted after the break) to see what we mean. We're not really disturbed by the way former Joystiq writer Ross Miller pries the svelte console's HDD from its innards. No, it's the soft piano music playing in the background and general tenderness exhibited by the cameraman that give the whole production an unsettling, Graduate-esque feel.

"Oh, hey, PS3 Slim. Look at you. You're looking mighty shapely this evening. Why don't you turn around for me. Yeah, real slow. Let me feel those buttons. That's nice, that's nice. Would you like some wine? We've got a lovely decanter of Garrafeira, imported straight from ... no? Are you comfortable? Good. Let's see that hard drive."

Continue reading Engadget seduces PS3 Slim, removes hard drive

JoystiqEngadget seduces PS3 Slim, removes hard drive originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonengadgethands-onhard-drivehddps3-slimseductionunboxingvideoFri, 21 Aug 2009 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Activision vs. EA: Quarterly console performance of gaming's publishing giants]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/07/activision-vs-ea-quarterly-console-performance-of-gamings-pub/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/07/activision-vs-ea-quarterly-console-performance-of-gamings-pub/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/07/activision-vs-ea-quarterly-console-performance-of-gamings-pub/#comments
Alongside the release of their financial data for the quarter ending June 30, Activision and EA have also released detailed breakdowns of the revenue generated from their titles on each of the major consoles. Taking a look at the numbers tells an interesting story about each publisher. The bulk of EA's non-GAAP revenues come from the Wii, which generated $184 million for the company. The Xbox 360 takes the second spot at $136 million, followed by the PS3 at $99 million.

Meanwhile, Activision's portfolio was much more dependent on the Xbox 360 and PS3, both garnering non-GAAP revenues of $140 million and $104 million, respectively. The Wii, in stark contrast to EA, only generated $74 million for Activision. It's important to note that companies calculate non-GAAP numbers in different ways, but they are useful in judging the financial proportions of each console.

Joystiq reached out to EEDAR's Jesse Divnich for his thoughts on the results for each company. Find them after the break.

Continue reading Activision vs. EA: Quarterly console performance of gaming's publishing giants

JoystiqActivision vs. EA: Quarterly console performance of gaming's publishing giants originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionbusinesscomparisonconsoleeaelectronic-artssalesFri, 07 Aug 2009 18:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Compari-shot: Serious Sam's HD return]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/compari-shot-serious-sams-hd-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/compari-shot-serious-sams-hd-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/compari-shot-serious-sams-hd-return/#comments
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The upcoming PC and Xbox 360 re-imagination of Serious Sam: The First Encounter is more than an HD reboot of the classic Croatian FPS. Take a look at this comparison pic to see all the new enhancements made. Nearly every aspect of the game's visuals has been changed. The textures are sharper and cleaner than before. The original's perfectly flat lawns are now replaced with individual blades of grass -- and look at that foliage, rendered with some classy Crysis-styled soft focus. Notice the dynamic shadows over our pumpkin-wearing, chainsaw-wielding friend? Now, imagine this level of detail on hundreds of on-screen enemies. It's no wonder we're excited to see Serious Sam make his long-awaited return.

Gallery: Serious Sam: The First Encounter HD

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisoncroteamMicrosoftserious-samserious-sam-the-first-encounter-hdXbox-360Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[CryEngine 3 equal to CryEngine 2 'medium' settings, comparison video reveals]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/16/cryengine-3-equal-to-cryengine-2-medium-settings-reveals-comp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/16/cryengine-3-equal-to-cryengine-2-medium-settings-reveals-comp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/16/cryengine-3-equal-to-cryengine-2-medium-settings-reveals-comp/#comments CryTek's newest, shiniest piece of tech is CryEngine 3, which will be put to use in the upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Crysis 2. While the first footage of the console versions looks remarkably similar to what you'd get from a PC, a closer examination reveals how top-end gaming PCs are still capable of rendering better graphics with CryEngine 2. According to tehdaza on YouTube, "CryEngine 3 running on console hardware is about the same as CryEngine 2 running on 'medium' settings." The look of the console versions can be recreated on the PC by using low textures, high shaders and object geometry and medium on all other settings.

You can check out the video after the break. In it, you'll be able to compare the draw distance of the two engines and see the change in physics, texture work and more.

[Via N4G]

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JoystiqCryEngine 3 equal to CryEngine 2 'medium' settings, comparison video reveals originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisoncryengine-3crysiscrysis-2crytekMicrosoftXbox-360Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Splinter Cell: Conviction trailers: Then and now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/09/splinter-cell-conviction-trailers-then-and-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/09/splinter-cell-conviction-trailers-then-and-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/09/splinter-cell-conviction-trailers-then-and-now/#commentsWhen we saw the newest trailer for Splinter Cell: Conviction at last week's E3, we were a bit more than taken aback. A handful of glaring changes have been made to the game since we last saw it, and it's obvious that an enormous amount of time has been spent to mold Conviction into what it is today.

These changes became all the more apparent when we re-watched the original 2007 trailer for the title, featuring emo Sam Fisher in all his polygonal glory. What you see above is the closest approximation we could make of running both trailers concurrently, highlighting the incredible metamorphosis it has undergone in the past two years.

Gallery: Splinter Cell Conviction

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisone3-2009Microsoftsam-fishersplinter-cellsplinter-cell-convictiontrailerubisoftXbox-360Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Comparing filter options for Marvel vs. Capcom 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/video-comparing-filter-options-for-marvel-vs-capcom-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/video-comparing-filter-options-for-marvel-vs-capcom-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/video-comparing-filter-options-for-marvel-vs-capcom-2/#comments With a demo already out (exclusively on PSN) for this summer's Marvel vs. Capcom 2 revival, we thought it would be a great idea to compare the game's three graphic filter options in glorious HD video.

Originally, our excuse for making the video was to play MvC2 at work, but it turned out to be pretty informative. The filters -- which can be changed at any time-- start extremely "jaggy" in the classic mode, but get progressively softer on the eyes from crisp to smooth. In the end, the consensus around "the office" is that MvC2 is so fast paced, it won't matter which filter you have it set to. But for arguments sake, which filter do you prefer?

Gallery: Marvel vs Capcom 2

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisongraphic-filtersmarvel-vs-capcom-2MicrosoftpsnxblaXbox-360xbox-live-arcadeFri, 01 May 2009 16:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years screenshot comparison]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/27/final-fantasy-iv-the-after-years-screenshot-comparison/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/27/final-fantasy-iv-the-after-years-screenshot-comparison/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/27/final-fantasy-iv-the-after-years-screenshot-comparison/#comments
What changes can gamers expect when the once mobile-exclusive Final Fantasy IV: The After Years comes to WiiWare? Siliconera decided to compare screens from the episodic mobile version of the game and new grabs from the upcoming WiiWare version to find out.

Apart from showing off more real estate on screen -- taking advantage of widescreen -- slight tweaks have been made to the game's menus. The WiiWare's version of the battle menu now displays maximum character health as well as the ATB bar (pictured above). As for the graphics, the game will reuse the sprites found in the mobile game, which Siliconera notes are actually borrowed from the original Final Fantasy IV adventure of the '90s. It's like a one-two punch of nostalgia and connecting your cell phone to a widescreen TV.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonfinal-fantasy-iv-the-after-yearssquare-enixwiiwareFri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[MTV teams up with Mega Man to compare console download speeds]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/03/mtv-teams-up-with-mega-man-to-compare-console-download-speeds/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/03/mtv-teams-up-with-mega-man-to-compare-console-download-speeds/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/03/mtv-teams-up-with-mega-man-to-compare-console-download-speeds/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Since the beginning of this console generation, one question has been on the minds of ... probably a few people, at some point: which home console is the fastest downloader? To answer that question, the staff of MTV Multiplayer engaged in an informal experiment using the one game shared by PSN, XBLA, and WiiWare: Mega Man 9.

The winner? It's kind of complicated! For one thing, it turns out that the Wii version of the game is much smaller: just 8.3 MB versus 63 MB on PSN and 88.7 on XBLA, necessitating a MB/sec measurement. In addition, the download speeds varied for the three members of the Multiplayer team, preventing a definitive answer. They tested the download speeds of various other (non-shared) games and got the same all-over-the-place results.

In the end, they were able to come to a useful conclusion: the PlayStation 3 downloaded games more quickly over a wireless connection, and the Xbox 360 downloaded games more quickly overall (because of its use of a wired connection). You guys can probably get some kind of fanboy boast out of that if you really want to.

Gallery: Mega Man 9 (WiiWare, PSN, XBLA)

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Checking our inbox this morning, we were greeted by an email from Sony cautioning us that, unlike PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and Wii aren't good values for our gaming dollars. There was even a chart (above) attached to spell it out in black & white (& red).

The informercial-esque message -- titled "Keeping Entertainment Simple" -- made our day with colorful accusations, including one that the Xbox 360 "requires ... multiple upgrades and additional external devices, putting a burden on the wallet and adds clutter to the entertainment center." That clutter would be the Wireless Network Adapter, which snaps onto the back of the 360, we suppose. So cluttery!

There were even lighthearted jabs at Wii, like the "fact" that its "lack of enhanced features comes at the expense of a comprehensive entertainment solution." Still, it was the ominous warning that Sony's competitors would "continue peddling add-ons in an effort to keep up" (what, like the PS3 Wireless Keypad and Bluetooth Headset?) that solidified this email as an office classic.

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Sony's latest press release is likely to stoke the ire of Wii fans by including this chart, a not-entirely-objective breakdown of the PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii. Okay, so we understand it is Sony's job to sell PS3s (though the company struggles with that, bless it), but various truths are being rather severely bent here. We're sure you don't need us to point out where facts are being stretched and contorted.

Further on in the release, Sony declares that the Wii's "lack of enhanced features comes at the expense of a comprehensive entertainment solution." A "comprehensive entertainment system," Sony fails to add, that only a minority of console buyers have shown any interest in. Far be it from us to sound petty, but past the break we have three more suggestions for Sony's "Functionality" column.

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SCEA has just sent out a press release detailing what readers of this blog already know. Although PS3 is an expensive machine, it's a better value than the other competing systems. In a press release called "Keeping Entertainment Simple," the company showed this chart showing all the things you get in the PS3 that you can't in other systems. Yes, it's a biased chart, but it's the kind of information that SCEA should spread in the first place. Imagine if they put this info in a retail store? Perhaps more consumers would think kindly of Sony's black box.

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You may or may not like the changes that are coming for the Play on Wii release of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, but we're willing to bet that you'll like at least one thing -- the game's updated look. While the changes aren't particularly obvious at a glance, when they're side-by-side with the originals, you can easily see the refinements and additions, which is why we've got a few comparisons here, just for you. You can even see some of the refinements in the tiny image above, like the scales, but if you want the full effect, you're going to want to step into our gallery below.



[New images via Dengeki; old via GameSpot]

JoystiqNew and (graphically) improved Donkey Kong Jungle Beat originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In their desire to compare things meticulously, our tyrannical masters good friends at Joystiq have put together a handy chart that compares the new DSi to the iPhone, as well as the new PSP Brite that has yet to release. Want to know who's king of the hill? Head over and check it out!

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Observation
Harmonix has claimed that Rock Band 2 will have "quieter and more natural feeling drum pads" and guitars with "quieter buttons" than their original Rock Band counterparts.

Hypothesis
Rock Band 2 instruments are quieter than their original Rock Band counterparts.

Continue reading for our experimental method and results!

Continue reading Are the Rock Band 2 instruments really quieter? (A semi-scientific study)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonharmonixinstrumentloudnessrock-bandrock-band-2sciencescientificstudyXbox-360Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tomb Raider: Underworld vs. Legend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/tomb-raider-underworld-vs-legend/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/tomb-raider-underworld-vs-legend/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/tomb-raider-underworld-vs-legend/#commentsFiled under:


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Lara Croft's latest handheld adventure looks, well, dark. Not necessarily in tone, but in color. As in, it's sometimes difficult to make out just what the hell is going on. If it's brown, does that make it next-gen? What's it mean if it's blurry?

Does Tomb Raider: Underworld look better than the DS's last tomb raiding experience? The backgrounds have a little more definition, but that leads to the murky quality in the screens. In our gallery below, not only do we have screenshots from the new game, we've also put together a few comparison pieces for your perusal. Which one looks better? Of course, as long as Tomb Raider: Underworld is playable, it will probably trump the DS version of Legend.

JoystiqTomb Raider: Underworld vs. Legend originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisoncrystal-dynamicseidoslara-croftlegendtomb-raiderunderworldWed, 20 Aug 2008 19:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq's Instrument Compatibility Matrix, v3.0]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/joystiqs-instrument-compatibility-matrix-v3-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/joystiqs-instrument-compatibility-matrix-v3-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/joystiqs-instrument-compatibility-matrix-v3-0/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

With Sony shedding some new light on the sea of plastic instrument compatibility nonsense, we thought it was time to update our compatibility charts for the Guitar Hero and Rock Band series, as well as newcomer Rock Revolution. Introducing the Instrument Compatibility Matrix, version 3.0. We'll keep updating this page as new information percolates out, hoping one day to fill in every square with a green "yes." Until that time, check out our chart skills.

Update: Now with more green care of Microsoft's compatibility commitment.

JoystiqJoystiq's Instrument Compatibility Matrix, v3.0 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's an old adage that goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." GameTrailers user WiiSixty has compiled a video featuring segments of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5 gameplay to showcase the similarities between everything from reload animations to enemies spinning like a top from a well-placed bullet from both titles. The question lighting up message boards is whether or not Resident Evil 5's continuation of "the same thing" is well advised or not. Is it possible we're jumping to conclusions and calling the Resident Evil 5 gameplay mechanics old because of the substantial changes RE4 made to the series? Maybe with games like Gears of War and Army of Two borrowing those mechanics we're all a little burnt out on them. Honestly, it doesn't matter much to us. Resident Evil 5 looks solid so far and with the addition of online co-op play we can't wait to check it out this March.

Ordinarily we'd embed the video in this post but GameTrailers seems to be having some embedding issues. Check it out here.

[via Joystiq]

JoystiqComparison vid showcases similarities between Resident Evil 4 and 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd like to share the game comparison video one person dared to create. One person who goes by the nom de keyboard of "WiiSixty" on GameTrailers, which is fitting since they've created a short subject film pitting Resident Evil 4 for Wii against Resident Evil 5 for 360.

The video runs on a bit, but it nevertheless does a solid job of comparing everything from weapon reload animations to door opening animations (helpfully shown above) to the way enemies react when shot. We'll give you one guess which game's prettier overall, but we think the gameplay similarities between the two might surprise you. Well, maybe they won't, since we've already talked about just how much won't be changing from RE4 to RE5.

(Note: Looks like the embeddable video has caught a bad case of the T-virus; you'll have to hit up GameTrailers to watch it.)

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There's a lot of speculation about Resident Evil 5 coming to the Wii, especially after a statement made by Simon Jeffery added some fuel to the fire. Perhaps because of such rumors, or perhaps for fun, one fan decided to make a comparison between Resident Evil 4 and what we've seen so far of Resident Evil 5.

After watching the video, we don't see why the game couldn't come to the Wii. Granted, the graphics won't be as pretty, but everything else should translate simply enough. With that said, we wouldn't be surprised if Capcom one day ported the game, especially after announcing Dead Rising: Chop 'Til You Drop for the Wii.

Of course, RE5 still has a long way to go in development, so there maybe something else under the title's zombified sleeves that will end up surprising us.

[Thanks, Adam!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcomparisonre4re5resident-evilresident-evil-4resident-evil-5Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Space Invaders Extreme: DS vs. PSP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/space-invaders-extreme-ds-vs-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/space-invaders-extreme-ds-vs-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/space-invaders-extreme-ds-vs-psp/#commentsFiled under:


Space Invaders Extreme has been out in the U.S. and Europe for about a month now, so if you haven't bought this gem yet (and according to certain chartz, most of you haven't), we can only assume it's because you're still deciding which version to pick up.

As you probably know, the game released for both the DS and the PSP. One of the reasons that certain bloggers (namely, this one) were so excited for the U.S. release of Space Invaders Extreme in the first place was because its downloadable demo for the PSP was nothing short of awesome. You can imagine, then, how torn we were when it came to choosing between the DS and PSP versions of the game. We only figured that some of our readers were going through the same dilemma, and thus we ended up trying out both just so that you don't have to.

If you want to see how Space Invaders Extreme DS and PSP stack up against each other, just click on past the break for a pretty chart and in-depth category breakdowns.

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JoystiqSpace Invaders Extreme: DS vs. PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadearcade-shootercomparisonjoystiqfeaturespaddlepspshooterspace-invadersspace-invaders-extremesquare-enixtaitoWed, 23 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[The unbearable smallness of E3 2008, in pictures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/the-unbearable-smallness-of-e3-2008-in-pictures/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/the-unbearable-smallness-of-e3-2008-in-pictures/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/the-unbearable-smallness-of-e3-2008-in-pictures/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

After last year's detour to Santa Monica, E3 returned this year to its traditional home at the L.A. Convention Center. But the more things stay the same, the more they change, as they say (if they're a bit confused). Despite the return to the old location, much of this year's E3 had an empty, ghost town feeling when compared to E3s past. The general lack of participating developers and publishers, combined with the strict, invite-only attendee list combined to make a show that seemed incredibly small in the incredibly large convention center. To see just how small, check out our "E3, then and now" gallery, which compare scenes from previous E3s to similar scenes from this year's show.

Gallery: E3, then and now

The unbearable smallness of E3 2008, in picturesThen ...... and NowThen ...... and Now

JoystiqThe unbearable smallness of E3 2008, in pictures originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A comparison video between the original SNES game and new DS remake of Final Fantasy IV is available for your viewing pleasure above. As one might expect, the DS title dwarfs the SNES game graphically, showing us a much more alive game world and bringing the events to life in better fashion. But, hey, we're not knocking the SNES game. We're all for the retro around here.

With the release of Final Fantasy IV getting closer and closer, who's ready to ignore their responsibilities for a week to play through this one?



[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqComparing the old and the new: Final Fantasy IV originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No more than a week after Shiren 3 for the Wii shipped in Japan, Chunsoft already has a teaser site and screenshots out for its next Shiren the Wanderer game for the Nintendo DS -- Fushigi no Dungeon: Furai no Shiren DS 2: Sabaku no Majou (Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS 2: Demon Castle in the Desert). It's a long title!

Seeing that this roguelike is a remake of a Game Boy Color title, we thought that this batch of new images would make for a great opportunity to compare the updated game's visuals to the original's. While we expected Shiren DS 2 to look pretty much exactly like the first Shiren DS game released in March, we're surprised by how similar Shiren DS 2 and Shiren GB2 (GBC) look based on the shots released so far.

Jump into our comparison gallery to see what we mean!


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JoystiqShiren GB2, Shiren DS 2 compared originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you happen to also follow our shenanigans over at DS Fanboy, you might have noticed the yogathon we just wrapped up, courtesy of Let's Yoga, a DS yoga trainer. With the release of Wii Fit, we've now got a great opportunity to compare two entirely different games that include yoga lessons. Five years ago, did you think you'd see that on a gaming site? Viable exergaming options -- we never thought we'd see the day. But how do the two titles stack up to one another? Check out our handy comparison chart, available after the break.

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JoystiqWii Fit vs. Let's Yoga originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 May 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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