ManaByte
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They already remastered Rise of Nations. So probably.So can I expect a Rise of Legends remaster?
They already remastered Rise of Nations. So probably.So can I expect a Rise of Legends remaster?
I don't think it's that simple. As far as I know their PS2 emulator isn't particularly accurate and as a result it's not like they can just let you put a PS2 disc in because...well it probably won't work. Another factor is licensing. They can't just release titles en masse on the store, they have to get permission from the rights holders first and a lot of older titles are in legal limbo where tracking down all the rights holders is next to impossible. Not saying they couldn't do more than they are, but it's easy to pontificate from the comfort of your sofa, it's another to actually put your ideas into action.Sony could program a PSX emulator over the course of a weekend if they wanted to, and they already have a PS2 emulator that barely anything gets released on.
For whatever reason, they don't want to support older games. If they did, they could add like 18,000 of them by Monday. (I can't believe between the PSX and PS2 there are 18,000 games lol)
Why does this Fortnite fan keep shitting up classic game threads? Every single classic gaming thread - there you are.Nope.
Old games are trash.
Doesn't matter who's doing them.
All I know is I had to rebuy Portal 2 in order to play it on a modern system and I was able to play Dead Space because I have Game Pass. I own both these games on PS3. Nobody wants to go back and play these games on the PS3 with that horrible controller. I would gladly play them on my PS5 if I could just pop the disc in like I can on the Series X.You guys can fall for PR all you want but requiring online to setup a console is TERRIBLE for game preservation. Backwards compatible games also REQUIRE a download authorization the first time they're played. Once the servers are taken off, a factory reset will basically brick the whole system. That isn't really game preservation.
Literally only Xbox requires online for setup, Sony and Nintendo don't. There's no reason for it and if they truly care about preservation they wouldn't do that.
Sure microsoft has made strides elsewhere making it easier for cross gen, I'm not disputing that, but the fact of the matter is that they aren't truly for game preservation until they rid of that online requirements. They're just pro-get everybody on our ecosystem.
Why does this Fortnite fan keep shitting up classic game threads? Every single classic gaming thread - there you are.
We get it you dont like older games - its well established.
Roblox just released a new costume pack for you to buy buddy, better get on that.
Trust me man I wish sony would have ps3 backward compatibility as well because there's a lot of games I missed out on. Hopefully, they remaster or remake those games to bring them back or allow for ps3 backward compatibility.All I know is I had to rebuy Portal 2 in order to play it on a modern system and I was able to play Dead Space because I have Game Pass. I own both these games on PS3. Nobody wants to go back and play these games on the PS3 with that horrible controller. I would gladly play them on my PS5 if I could just pop the disc in like I can on the Series X.
These two companies are not equal in this regard. I don't care how you try to spin this as a bad thing for Xbox. The fact of the matter is I CAN play my old games on my current hardware with one company and can't with the other. There's no way to spin that.
You guys can fall for PR all you want but requiring online to setup a console is TERRIBLE for game preservation. Backwards compatible games also REQUIRE a download authorization the first time they're played. Once the servers are taken off, a factory reset will basically brick the whole system. That isn't really game preservation.
Literally only Xbox requires online for setup, Sony and Nintendo don't. There's no reason for it and if they truly care about preservation they wouldn't do that.
Sure microsoft has made strides elsewhere making it easier for cross gen, I'm not disputing that, but the fact of the matter is that they aren't truly for game preservation until they rid of that online requirements. They're just pro-get everybody on our ecosystem.
To be fair, there is probably money moving from xbox to whatever division manages azure, that's how things work in big companies, divisions are the clients of others divisions inside the same company too.LMFAO, you do realize Microsoft is one of the world leaders when it comes to servers? Ever heard of Azure? You sure must have since the streaming part of PS Now runs on it entirely. They own the thing, in the grand scale of things Xbox Live only takes a tiny portion of Azure, they have absolutely no reason at all to take anything Xbox related down, they don't rent server space like Sony does, they own their own infrastructure.
Yeah that's known for ages, it's symbolic as the money stays in the company anyway.To be fair, there is probably money moving from xbox to whatever division manages azure, that's how things work in big companies, divisions are the clients of others divisions inside the same company too.
Maybe on your shelf.Old games collect dust for a reason.
You have the uncanny ability to find a way to turn anything positive or superior with regard to Xbox into a negative.Does Xbox ... have a choice right now?
I agree it's a better "philosophy" but it's also literally the only thing they can bank on right now.
I do not think so, why you should need an infrastructure to bring back ps classics that already exist? Why should be money an issue for a division that is breaking its own profit records year after year? I do not think you are making yourself the right questions.They lack the money and infrastructure to pull it off and compete at MS level. The Xnet has set a high bar with their gamepass and BC strategies and Sony simply isnt capable of matching it at this point. Will there even be a PS6 at this point is the question we should all be asking ourselves.
Microsoft was in the games business since early 1980, more than a decade before SonyThe company that has the shorter history in video games and barely build exclusives are the one trying to preserve old games. Ironic but it it is a good thing they are doing
but let’s face reality all this is to give the brand free publicity and good will!
Anyway I still remember how the narrative changes to suit everyone needs in just a short span of years.
No and even if you throw some non existent points at it, they definitely still have no portfolio compared Nintendo, Sony or Sega!Microsoft was in the games business since early 1980, more than a decade before Sony
Prove it (the bold). And just because microsoft owns the infrastructure doesn't mean one day the servers for xbox won't be shut down. Stop trying to provide excuses for them requiring online for the Xbox setup when there's literally no reason for it.LMFAO, you do realize Microsoft is one of the world leaders when it comes to servers? Ever heard of Azure? You sure must have since the streaming part of PS Now runs on it entirely. They own the thing, in the grand scale of things Xbox Live only takes a tiny portion of Azure, they have absolutely no reason at all to take anything Xbox related down, they don't rent server space like Sony does, they own their own infrastructure.
Microsoft is getting back at Sony for dunking on them during the PS4 reveal.
It seems Xbox has a different and opposite philosophy to Ryan and PlayStation when it comes to previous generations. I much prefer the Xbox philosophy. I'm still playing and enjoying so many of the games from the 360 era instead of begging for remakes in order to be able play great games like Fallout 3, Mass Effect or Dead Space.
Maybe what Ryan meant when he said "we believe in generations" was let's pretend previous generations never existed.
And this is why competition is great, MS can easily put pressure on Sony for BC and preservation as times goes by and they continue raising the bar. Much like I doubt MS would even bother with proper BC if they were the lead console by a mile for years and years.
LOL. Funny how MS will PR after bad Sony news comes out. Like 2013 but the other way around
True. Especially if you are really bad at creating new ones.
I agree.Thanks Captain Obvious. Nobody has ever said the opposite.
And making new great games is also super important, actually more important and the most important thing to do for a videogame brand.
Also azure doesn't really matter considering that hasn't stopped them from shutting servers down in the past:LMFAO, you do realize Microsoft is one of the world leaders when it comes to servers? Ever heard of Azure? You sure must have since the streaming part of PS Now runs on it entirely. They own the thing, in the grand scale of things Xbox Live only takes a tiny portion of Azure, they have absolutely no reason at all to take anything Xbox related down, they don't rent server space like Sony does, they own their own infrastructure.
You have the uncanny ability to find a way to turn anything positive or superior with regard to Xbox into a negative.
Your perseverance is amazing. Carry on warrior.
I know back-compat isn't just an Xbox thing but I've just finished Deus Ex: Human Revolution on my Series X, which has run with auto HDR and quick resume features. That, combined with the almost zero loading times mid-level when transitioning from one area of a hub etc make it a radically different performance. The only thing that's felt dated is the control scheme, designed for the 360 and missing some FPS standard stuff we've gained over the last 12 years - that's a pretty strong endorsement of the work Microsoft have done.
As with others, I just want to see more OG titles now.
While this generates good will among the hardcore, BC only became important for the wider audience this gen because of digital. For MS it's a good way to increase the gamepass library I guess, but BC is almost worthless in terms of average user play time.
Good on MS though.
Psx and ps2 era licenses are a pain in the ass they don't want or care to handle. There isn't some sort of conspiracy, they just have other business interests.
It's good that they published this on 1st April - some of us have good enough enough memory to remember Microsoft completely abandoning Games for Windows live store customers and leaving everyone at the mercy of developers to update their games to work at all.
Why? So they can abandon them in a couple years?Thanks Captain Obvious. Nobody has ever said the opposite.
And making new great games is also super important, actually more important and the most important thing to do for a videogame brand.
Yeah, i mean, maybe back in PS4 days there was the excuse of PS3 architecture and stuff, but they never even brought back the PS1 and 2 games so now it's just obvious that they don't care since there isn't much money in it.I'm a PS5 owner and Microsoft is right. There's no reason PS5 couldn't play all playstation games except Sony holding it back.
About time they started doing something!! They didn’t seem to care about it and their fans were ok with it!The future of Xbox first party games are looking pretty bright at the moment.
Yeah, i mean, maybe back in PS4 days there was the excuse of PS3 architecture and stuff, but they never even brought back the PS1 and 2 games so now it's just obvious that they don't care since there isn't much money in it.
He's just flossing on you. Pay him no mind.Why does this Fortnite fan keep shitting up classic game threads? Every single classic gaming thread - there you are.
We get it you dont like older games - its well established.
Roblox just released a new costume pack for you to buy buddy, better get on that.
I'm pretty aware that there are license hurdles to overcome and that , that, compared to the tech side, it's the hard part. But that has always been the case, it's not new and never stopped any company to attempting BC.As I keep pointing out, contracts dating back to times preceding digital distribution as a given can be messy due to any sublicensing agreements in place.
For commercial purposes its not as easy as you'd think; the emulation scene has it relatively easy because it lives in a grey area (legally speaking) where IP holders tolerate the infractions because there's no money to be chased through the courts.
Yeah my money and your money for games you will loose access to
At least you're consistent. I mean you're wrong and there's no way I could agree with you but it's good to see someone around here being consistent.Nope.
Old games are trash.
Doesn't matter who's doing them.
Sony and Microsoft team up on cloud-based gaming and entertainment | EngadgetProve it (the bold). And just because microsoft owns the infrastructure doesn't mean one day the servers for xbox won't be shut down. Stop trying to provide excuses for them requiring online for the Xbox setup when there's literally no reason for it.
Also azure doesn't really matter considering that hasn't stopped them from shutting servers down in the past:
Alert: Last Day to Get Some Halo 2 In
Microsoft will shut down the servers for original Xbox games on April 15. That makes tonight your last chance to play Halo 2 on Xbox Live. According to Bungie’s live tracking system, there are a little over a thousand gamers enjoying a final deathmatch as of this writing. When the game was first...www.wired.com
343 Industries shutting down legacy Halo servers at the end of 2021
343 Industries say online support for Halo 4, Halo: Reach, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Spartan Assault and Halo Wars ends in …www.vg247.com