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[ShadowWolf712]

I can't help but notice how these hot takes never came up when people thought Xbox was rearing to go and PlayStation was quiet because they "had nothing" or just general concern about them.

Now that it's clear PlayStation is ready and Xbox is launching with pure Third-Party & BC support, the entire gen needs to be delayed? Really?

 

[ShadowWolf712]

Doesn't seem like either are ready. No price, no launch lineup, very thin details all around. Let's be real here, Covid fucked over next gen.

"No Launch Lineup"

Well that's certainly true for at least one of them.

 

[Hendrick's]

"No Launch Lineup"

Well that's certainly true for at least one of them.

It's certainly true for both of them.

 

[JustP_Gaming]

Microsoft would be best off tying their launch strategy to Cyberpunk with same Day 1 release. Have advertising seem that it is an Xbox Series X exclusive. Pay for either exclusive DLC or DLC is first on Xbox. Spencer has fuck all else in the bag.

Wow you seriously think Cyberpunk is the only game for the system? You've either turned an obvious blind eye to what's really coming or you are truly clueless.

 

[Aguero9320]

Where is all this ‘Sony is ready’ shit coming from? R&C won’t be out at launch it seems, and they haven’t shown anything of Spider-man? Hopefully that’s ready for launch, but what if it’s not?

(buying both day one btw)

 

[MasterCornholio]

Where is all this ‘Sony is ready’ shit coming from? R&C won’t be out at launch it seems, and they haven’t shown anything of Spider-man? Hopefully that’s ready for launch, but what if it’s not?

(buying both day one btw)

From Sony?

Is Kotaku aware of this?

PlayStation: Launching a console during a pandemic “is a massive challenge on every front”

PlayStation has debuted its first PlayStation 5 ad, which makes the pitch that the next generation is all about how gam…

www.gamesindustry.biz

"We will launch this year -- that will happen -- and from my end we will absolutely make sure that we will bring all of the magic and all of the excitement of launches that we have had in the past."

 

[Iced Arcade]

Maybe fuck off Kotaku

 

[FlyLo]

+1 for maybe STFU Kotaku.

 

[ShadowWolf712]

It's certainly true for both of them.

It's really not, but hey.

 

[Hendrick's]

It's really not, but hey.

Oh, so you know what the PS5 launch lineup is?

 

[dottme]

Seriously, the marketing campaign is running like crazy. They are probably already working with retailer and console are in production.
They have to release them. You don’t delay hardware like you delay software.

 

[Mokus]

What a nonsense. People are ready to buy the next generation consoles.

 

[drganon]

Maybe, just maybe, everyone at Kotaku can go fuck themselves.

 

[Chronos24]

I didn't have to come in to this thread to already know the response the poll has. Shut the fuck up Kotaku... Seriously. 2020 needs something good to happen and the PS5 and XSX are those things

 

[Rien]

His twitter:



Translation: Politics are ruining his life thus everyone else should be just as unhappy.

Kindly, fuck off.

Yeah sure.. just because Americans cannot figure out to find a way to get along with each other the whole world should wait.

 

[Clarissa]

His twitter:



Translation: Politics are ruining his life thus everyone else should be just as unhappy.

Kindly, fuck off.

We should all sit around, be miserable and self-flagellate.

 

[Chromium.Wings]

Would the delay come with adjustments in the specs in either of the boxes?

If the answer is no, then don't delay it. If they're as powerful as they're gonna get, might as well release them as soon as they can. We'll be playing on them for 7 years.

 

[makaveli60]

Maybe just go fuck yourself then die, fucking destructive propaganda site.

 

[ShadowWolf712]

His twitter:



Translation: Politics are ruining his life thus everyone else should be just as unhappy.

Kindly, fuck off.

My Twitter.


Translation: put on the big boy pants.

 

[drganon]

His twitter:



Translation: Politics are ruining his life thus everyone else should be just as unhappy.

Kindly, fuck off.

What a bunch of bitches.

 

[YeulEmeralda]

Delay in the US. Let the rest of the world play. But then Americans would sneak across the border to buy a game console

 

[16bitwarzvet]

sites like Kotaku and Polygon make me wish for the old magazine days...EGM, Gamepro, and others, who were actually excited about all things vidoegames and didn't politize everything.

 

[CrysisFreak]

His twitter:



Translation: Politics are ruining his life thus everyone else should be just as unhappy.

Kindly, fuck off.

This guy has a mental illness I think.
Focus on what brings people joy, not only on what triggers you. If you don't want to focus on joy, then at least don't judge people who do.
Jeez haha.

 

[deriks]

People saying "fuck Kotaku", and some will buy one game and will just wait for something long after, or won't even buy a new console

 

[Nickolaidas]

Kotaku, maybe just shut the fuck up.

 

[UnNamed]

I agree with them. But fuck Kotaku in any case.

 

[Nickolaidas]

I am *so* sorry the entire world doesn't go on 'pause mode' while America attempts to get its shit together.

 

[Portugeezer]

I sent Sony this article. They are now delaying next gen.

 

[whitesugar]

the hardware is ready, and that is what is important. 2021 is not shaping up to be a stellar year for software, but launch years rarely are in modern gaming. but it's up to the hardware makers to push things along and it's been 7 years already.

 

[The Hamburglar]

Isn’t it funny Since the Xbox showcase people are coming out of the woodwork to delay next gen.
Sony has no reason to delay next gen

 

[kraspkibble]

dont post Kotaku shite again

 

[KungFucius]

FFS at the very least people can play the best console versions of multiplats. There is no fucking reason to deprive millions of that. Also there are millions of each systems/components in some state of manufacturing already. It would be a phenomenal waste to hold on to that inventory and then halt that manufacturing line. Whoever wrote this is a fucking fool.

 

[thelastword]

"The Xbox Series X comes out in November, probably around the same time as the PS5 if Sony ever gets around to announcing its release date. But they don’t need to come out then. In fact, maybe it would be for the best if they were just delayed until some time next year."

No Kotaku, PS5 is ready. The games are looking good and demoed. Bring next gen on in November......Those who are not ready with games can delay of course.....but PS has the next gen games are are ready to go. No need to wait for others....

 

[trikster40]

I love how in the same sentence they give Sony crap for not announcing a release date but not Microsoft.

 

[oagboghi2]

Oh, so you know what the PS5 launch lineup is?

I know it looks better than MS?

 

[JackNightblade]

Umm one of them is ready to go. Not so sure about the other

please tell me how Sony is any more ready? Its big launch game is a ps4 game dlc.......

youre just being silly.

 

[JackNightblade]

Sony is in prime position to take a commanding lead especially with having a launch line up and you're telling them to delay it?

if your enemy is drowning in a pool you simply dont help them up, you stick a hose in their mouth and turn that sucker on.

what launch lineup?

 

[BlackTron]

Well if a new gen started, they risk having to do some actual journalism, or have to try and fake it at least.

 

[Warnen]

Gotta get them out before cyber punk at least please

 

[McHuj]

At least for the Xbox, I don't think a delay would really matter. Honestly, Halo looks like it needs more than a year. And everything else they have shown looks to be 2+ years out. It's not just Covid, bad management and planning. Things aren't going to be better next quarter or the one following that so either you launch now and hope people buy it for COD and start building an install base.

For PS, I don't know. The next two weeks should answer everything with the next show. I'm sure they have their own problems, but if they can get Rachet launched in November and Demon Souls by end of Feb, then there's no need for a delay. If they were even entertaining the idea of a delay, I doubt they would increase console volume production.

 

[GeorgPrime]

"The Xbox Series X comes out in November, probably around the same time as the PS5 if Sony ever gets around to announcing its release date. But they don’t need to come out then. In fact, maybe it would be for the best if they were just delayed until some time next year."

Woketaku again? No.... just shut the fuck up

 

[Neofire]

Yeah shit yo ass up Kotaku.

 

[MasterCornholio]

what launch lineup?

You don't think they will tell us the launch games? It's coming since they already told us that it will launch this year.

 

[TheMan]

Personally I think they should come out because we need the distraction and the demand is there.

That said I fully realize that neither system actually has anything resembling a compelling launch library. And btw, to me, “launch window” doesn’t count...if a game is a launch game then it needs to be something I can play on the same day the console comes out. And right now, I have no idea what either launch game list looks like, but nothing shown so far is really exciting to me- at least not exciting enough to justify dropping hundreds of dollars. Plus, with COVID-related delays, it will probably take 1 to 1.5 years before the post launch drought passes. So I guess what I’m saying is, if it makes people happy then release the damn things, but personally I’m probably going to wait a while anyway before buying.

 

[Kamina]

Made my choice before even opening the thread:

"Maybe" STFU Kotaku

 

[Camreezie]

Maybe just shut down Kotaku already

 

[TimFL]

Maybe we should delay Kotaku.

 

[ksdixon]

I thought Hollywood Hogan killed these wastes of space off?
Time to hit that Leg Drop again, brother!

 

[hemo memo]

Very slow week for Kotaku that’s why they looked for clickbait. Sadly it’s effective as it got them this thread and more clicks.

 

[LittleBusters]

From what I've gathered here (didn't bother reading that either) the journalist is saying nothing shown so far is impressive. Sums it up to faster loads and up-rezed texture. Then goes on to say that the world is depressing right now, the upcoming election and national turmoil over shadow any next gen hype

Spiderman looks like a next gen title.