Ravenprose said:

That's hilarious.

So PS4 just eclipsed Gamecube in lifetime sales.  That's so weird to think about given the two different libraries.

bugsonglass said:

aspro said:

So PS4 just eclipsed Gamecube in lifetime sales.  That's so weird to think about given the two different libraries.

Exactly!

Besides Bloodborne and a handful of re-released PS3 games what are people playing on the PS4?  I guess people buy it on promise alone.  Cruel for systems which have an actual decent library of games yet sales are so underwhelming.  WiiU will be the same in terms of sales though due to complete lack of 3rd party software from the outset its library will be smaller

Dreamcast only sold 10 million (PS4 now at 22 million). That's bizarre too.

I am only just now starting to play PS4 games. Second Son, Driveclub. But mostly I just use it for Netflix. I could probably spend 3-4 years going through my gamecube library if I had no obligations.

Playing the DLC levels on MK8 for the first time.  There is one which reminded me of a game we used to play on my friend's Mega Drive called Micro Machines.  I used to love that game though it was probably not very good.  I liked anything back then.

I need reviews of splatoon before I dive in and I need a contract from you guys that you will play online

Dvader said:

You get a PS4 to play every major game in the generation. The PS4 library will destroy the GC, it's going to have ever third party game, GC did not. So unless you think this gen will be far worse than that generation PS4 will have a better library.

Sadly I do think this console generation will be the worst one yet overall.  Every major game this generation will most probably be very mainstream and play it very safe.  And there will be far fewer of them because it's harder to take risks.

bugsonglass said:

Playing the DLC levels on MK8 for the first time.  There is one which reminded me of a game we used to play on my friend's Mega Drive called Micro Machines.  I used to love that game though it was probably not very good.  I liked anything back then.

No, your memories are correct, it was a well loved game, as was RC-Pro Am on the NES and Gameboy:

bugsonglass said:

Dvader said:

You get a PS4 to play every major game in the generation. The PS4 library will destroy the GC, it's going to have ever third party game, GC did not. So unless you think this gen will be far worse than that generation PS4 will have a better library.

Sadly I do think this console generation will be the worst one yet overall.  Every major game this generation will most probably be very mainstream and play it very safe.  And there will be far fewer of them because it's harder to take risks.

Small team games (what others call indy) to the rescue. It's the coronation of the AAA elite, there will be about 6 AAA games a year and they will sell like hot cakes.  They will all be good, safe, highly produced games, enjoyable and very mediocre games.  Then for everything else we'll have Nintendo, small team games released on every platform and PC.

bugsonglass said:

aspro said:

I am wondering if Splatoon is $80 good.

https://ebgames.com.au/any/any?q=splatoon

Game already has a bundle and amiibos. Nintendo is serious about this one.  I like the idea of a new IP from Nintendo and also an online shooter that is appealing to a different crowd (much like the PvZ shooter).

I pre-ordered it but more as a sign of support than anything else.  I can't say that the previews look all that appealing or promising to me.  I ordered the solus game.  The amiibo bundle if nothing else will be collectible.  Those are sold out before they even appear on European online stores.  Though I decided to steer clear of the amiibo craze so I'm not fussed about that.

aspro said:

Dreamcast only sold 10 million (PS4 now at 22 million). That's bizarre too.

I am only just now starting to play PS4 games. Second Son, Driveclub. But mostly I just use it for Netflix. I could probably spend 3-4 years going through my gamecube library if I had no obligations.

I counted 55 Gamecube games on my shelf, though regrettably I am missing some games which I wanted but have since become hard to find and/or hugely expensive.  I don't have Skies of Arcadia LEgends, the two Baten Kaitos games, Geist, Odama, Kirby's Air Ride and probably some others which I should have got while I could.

I know it's needless to say, but I have all those (except KAR). Gamecube had a gilded library, and for a few years even third party support. Nice controller too.

The PS4 will come around.