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Re: PS4 Parkour-'Em-Up Dying Light Shines in New Trailer

Ginkgo

Despite its MANY faults, dead island was strangely addictive. This looks like a real evolution on that front, and could be really good. Certainly interested and watching for more info. Have seen game-play videos before and the parkour looks pretty slick. The graphics while looking good could benefit from some AA though.

Re: Video: Shining a Light on Lara Croft's Light Bar Torch in Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Ginkgo

I really can't see what all the fuss is about. Decals etc.

The light bar hasn't been used brilliantly yet (still gimmicky), but it is not intrusive in any way. I never even notice it. LEDs don't consume much power and it does not reflect noticeably off the TV, (unless you are in a darkened room and sitting about 1 meter from the screen). In normal gaming situations, it is a non issue. What is all the fuss?

Re: Blimey, PS4 Sales Are More Than Double the Xbox One in Germany

Ginkgo

its not just Germany. I know VGChartz is not completely accurate, but assuming they are even in the ballpark, you can clearly see that PS4 is outselling XBO 2:1 everywhere in the world but the US.

Platform US EU JP Oth Tot
PlayStation 4 (PS4) 2.29 1.64 0.00 0.45 4.38
Xbox One (XOne) 2.12 0.80 0.00 0.19 3.11

Re: Soapbox: Sony Is Depriving Players of the Optimal PS Vita Experience

Ginkgo

Love my Vita, but really need a 64GB card. Just can't justify the cost.

The 16GB that I have (which was full the week after I got it) means there is no space for songs, movies etc etc, so half the great features on my Vita go unused, because I no space for content.

Swapping backwards and forwards wouldn't be so bad if Content Manager was a fully functional as iTunes with a sync option, but it so far from that its not funny.

Re: Beyond: Two Souls Leads an Extraordinary Life Over One Million Times

Ginkgo

Personally I really liked Beyond, though not quite as much as Heavy Rain. Glad it is selling well. I hope it has long legs.

Certainly not deserving of much of the hate it received from some quarters, but I do understand what some people found frustrating about it, its not perfect, I just think they missed the great things about it. People are missing a good (and different) experience if they haven't played it.

Re: Feature: Thinking of Throwing Out Your PS3? These Upcoming Titles Should Change Your Mind

Ginkgo

I'm not sure I will get any of these, though Dark Souls II is tempting. I haven't picked up GT6 yet and may not.

Honestly, my PS3 is just sitting there minding its own business, collecting free PS+ games, oh and playing the odd old Dr Who episode. PS4 and VIta are getting the most use.

What's funny is that I sold off most of my PS3 collection to buy the PS4 and feel like I will get many of them back for free over time on PS+. Already have about 10 of them in my digital library.

Re: Japanese Sales Charts: PS Vita Stretches Its Legs with Strong Sales

Ginkgo

Vita sales in Japan are going really well, it is slowly gaining some market share. I actually believe it has the "possibility" to start regularly selling more than the 3DS in Japan in 2014. I said possibility. It is heading in the right direction and will depend on games.

EU sales are also doing well (though not as well as Japan) and if the continuing PSP sales started transferring across to Vita it would be really healthy. More games needed.

US sales are rubbish, and something needs to be done. The PS4 factor has done something, but honestly given the market size, the sales are still pitiful. US oriented games and a re-launch are necessary.