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Weekend Hot Topic, part 2: Next gen game predictions



If Sony were going to use a killer series for their brand-new console then it would need a series that has been used for showcasing the best in graphics, the best in set pieces, and the best in story and character development.

The only game I can think of is a new chapter in the Uncharted series with either a new unknown lead character, which would be pretty cool, or using the already established characters to take the game series to new heights of gameplay creation.

Just imagine Sony having this to lead the launch of a new arsenal of next generation games for us gamers. For the Microsoft console, or Project Scarlett, it’s a bit more uncertain about were to lead from though.

The difficulty comes in the reliance on third parties, of which over the years they have usually been seen as temporary exclusives. PC owners would then wait for their own format’s release, which does not help the console industry much.

Halo, Sea Of Thieves, and Gears Of War for exclusive releases would be one thing, but maybe being more adventurous with a new intellectual property would be better for Microsoft. To also have new VR content coming out around the same time, to show a more diverse range of experimental experiences and grabbing the attention away from Sony’s new machine, would be another angle.

I do feel as though it’s the best and more popular titles which will grab the console victory, unless the hardware has features we did not expect. Nintendo are good at doing this and if it’s unique hardware design you want, then Nintendo are your guys.

With the success of the Switch, their next console would be a better version of that but with graphical technology on par with Sony and Microsoft. They can usually do their own things without having to look much at the other two for inspiration, but to step ahead of the pack they’ll need more unique games which make you look at their system with more interest and possibilities.

Either way it will be interesting for all parties involved, but to me it will be how long into the new consoles’ life streaming or downloading games take over from a tangible disc being needed. Maybe the next generation of consoles will signal the end for game discs forever.
Alucard





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