PC Best Multiplayer - We'll probably see 64 and 128 player games this "gen" (though PCs don't really have generations) - while the consoles probably won't break 32. More isn't always necessarily better for gameplay (only in large scale games), but it's nice to know it can be done on PC.
Best Community - The PC FPS community is dedicated to competetion (Ladders, clans) and modding to tweak and improve the game. Best Graphics - Console hardware remains at a standstill.
Best Controls - KB+M..but I guess you could dish out more cash to buy both for consoles.
Most Extra Content - hundreds of Mods, thousands of additional maps, models/skins, voice packs, all free of charge..map editors to create your own maps.
Best games in its respective "best" genres - FPS, RTS, MMORPG/FPS and WRPGs galore..all my favorite genres. ;)
You couldn't be more wrong. PC is the primary gaming machine. Consoles are turning into PC's. Online multiplayer has been around since what, 1994, and consoles just got it in 2001.
MtTheNothingtM
I have no clue on what side you think I am, pc or console. But i'll tell you right now that I'm on the PC side. I was just explaining how theres a debate between consoles and PC. Whether or not multiplayer has been around, which is more popular in the gaming industry? PC or the new next-gen gaming consoles?
Consoles obviously, not because they're superior gaming machines, but because they appeal to the masses. It's alot simpler to go out and buy a $200-$400 "gaming only" system than it is to make an investment of $1000+ with a machine you know next to nothing about - which is indeed the case for "casual gamers"..which probably describes over 75% of the console gamer population. PC gaming has a smaller total population, but you have alot more of moderate to hardcore gamers.
Consoles are heavily influenced by PC gaming, though. Look at the online services coming to the consoles, look at the hardware which is made up basically of modified PC components. Look at the controls - Both Microsoft and Sony are bringing keyboard/mouse support for many games. Magnetic storage devices (HDDs) are also being seen in consoles - something previously only found in personal computers. Microsoft is also taking advantage of this and distributing downloadable content via XBL, including things such as new maps and possibly in the future, mods..something that has been done on PC for many years. Games like Huxley - a MMO, a parent genre only established on the PC are being ported (or under parallel development) to the console platforms (while maintaining the PC version.) It works the other way, too..just to a much, much lesser degree. If the consoles become *too* PC-like, it could be their downfall.
SS2 is free? If it is, hell I'll try it. I'm cheap like that.rockn2thebeat
The publisher liquidated I believe..it's abandonware now. As I said above, you can get it at Home of The Underdogs which is a site that specializes in "Underdog" classic titles that never got the fame they deserved, and abandonware games. It's 148 Megabytes..not really big, but the download speeds aren't exactly like lightning.
Zombies or Neanderthals? Either way....nah. I need something that will knock a few hours off my sleep. I heard F.E.A.R was supposed to do that but if i can only play Doom 3 at the lowest resolution of Medium or low settings, then I probably cannot play that can I?rockn2thebeat
Nah, there's alot more to it than that..read the review at the link above - it's better than FEAR or Doom 3 at conveying atmosphere which utlimately results in much better scares. It also has very unique gameplay, you will be familiar with it if you played another top-notch FPS game called Deus Ex.
You're missing one of the best FPS/horror games out there if you don't try it. Also, how can you say "Nah" to a completely FREE abandonware game? ;)
Resident Evil and Silent Hill had a few jumps but as long as you have a gun you got nothing to be afraid of.
rockn2thebeat
System Shock 2 is a FPS/RPG hybrid..an extremely good game. It's very atmosphereic, and one of the scariest games I've ever played (later in the game).
>>}-Here-{<< Is a link to the download (At the bottom), along with a review by the Underdogs' staff. It's 148 MB, but their file servers tend to be quite slow. You may be better off d/ling it with the torrent link.
System Shock 2 if you don't mind playing older games. It's pretty awesome, and you will be familiar with the gameplay if you have played Deus Ex before.
Edit: It's also abandonware if I'm not mistaken..check The Home of The Underdogs ..just do a title search for "System Shock 2" and you should go directly to it.
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