pboreham
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I know we have kinda touched on this before, but lets have some names of games you consider next-gen.
Dont have to have the best graphics, cinematics etc. Whats the 'feel' of next-gen for you?
For me, surprising choice probably, but its "MLB 08: The Show". Before everyone canes me, hear me out!
"The Show" to me IS next-gen as it offers over and above what could be done old-gen. The amount that has been crammed onto the BluRay is nothing short of incredible.
* Hours of commentary - which helps keep the game fresh
* Individual commentary for hundreds and hundreds of players. Ditto above
* Crowd chants specific to players
* Superb graphics
* Crowd reactions specific to situation (i.e. if you are losing at home, fans drift away before the end of the game).
* More animations than in any game I've ever seen. Each player virtually has their own (true to them IRL) animation.
* True TV Style presentation
* Massive career modes
* Make your own playlists with MP3s
* Highlight reel of EVERY play ever played - searchable.
* Streaming news, commentary and graphical real-time displays of live MLB games.
Just goes on and on. The little touches in the game are incredible and that to me sums up Next-Gen and what I've been calling out for. Not just improving graphics to match the hardware, but leaving the gameplay as it was in 1995.
For me, Next-Gen is about using that extra horse-power to enhance a gaming experience, not just the audio and visual. And thats what "The Show" does.
Shame it has to be imported as I doubt many people (over here) will ever get to see or play it (I would recommend renting even if you dont like Baseball!), but even if you just hunt it down on YouTube, I recommend experiencing this game!
I'd probably put Gran Turismo 5p in and around this area too. Glad some real next-gen games are beginning to be realised!
Dont have to have the best graphics, cinematics etc. Whats the 'feel' of next-gen for you?
For me, surprising choice probably, but its "MLB 08: The Show". Before everyone canes me, hear me out!
"The Show" to me IS next-gen as it offers over and above what could be done old-gen. The amount that has been crammed onto the BluRay is nothing short of incredible.
* Hours of commentary - which helps keep the game fresh
* Individual commentary for hundreds and hundreds of players. Ditto above
* Crowd chants specific to players
* Superb graphics
* Crowd reactions specific to situation (i.e. if you are losing at home, fans drift away before the end of the game).
* More animations than in any game I've ever seen. Each player virtually has their own (true to them IRL) animation.
* True TV Style presentation
* Massive career modes
* Make your own playlists with MP3s
* Highlight reel of EVERY play ever played - searchable.
* Streaming news, commentary and graphical real-time displays of live MLB games.
Just goes on and on. The little touches in the game are incredible and that to me sums up Next-Gen and what I've been calling out for. Not just improving graphics to match the hardware, but leaving the gameplay as it was in 1995.
For me, Next-Gen is about using that extra horse-power to enhance a gaming experience, not just the audio and visual. And thats what "The Show" does.
Shame it has to be imported as I doubt many people (over here) will ever get to see or play it (I would recommend renting even if you dont like Baseball!), but even if you just hunt it down on YouTube, I recommend experiencing this game!
I'd probably put Gran Turismo 5p in and around this area too. Glad some real next-gen games are beginning to be realised!