@Evanduil Excellent points! I was about to blab something similar. The first wave of games for the PS3 were sluggish, pixelated, and generally unoptimized, as compared to later games. It took a while for the developers to build frameworks that addressed the hardware properly.
The promise now, and the difference from then, is that now there is a level of standardization with the introduction of standard computer components. Hopefully this will translate in APIs easier to develop with, resulting in quicker and more stable releases for all platforms. One can hope.
@Navardo95 What fact are you referring to about peak level that you are asking us not to forget? I'm asking honestly.
One example of how the visual fidelity of next generation of consoles will be leapfrogged: 4K resolution. These consoles may support playback of some 4K content, but won't support 4K gameplay.
@TrueGB @Restivus The Sony patent regarding game blocking apparently utilizes a ruleset of permissions on the disc governing under what conditions the game can be played. http://www.gamespot.com/news/sony-patents-tech-to-block-used-games-6401992
Games won't be blocked if disc permissions are lenient/non-existent, or if there is no built-in tech to support blocking. It takes two to make a thing go wrong.
Sony itself may not be blocking play of used games, but if they follow through on their patent with PS4 they are putting in place a system that will allow for blocking of used games. It may be a subtle difference, but Sony can wash their hands of the issue by saying that they didn't block gameplay, but that permissions as set by DeveloperX on such-and-such a disc disallow play.
Whether you are for or against used games, the underlying technology involves tracking users. A smart discussion of this issue would ask the question: What personal user information is being tracked each game play session, and what information is shared with third parties? Under California Civil Code 1798.83 I'm entitled to request some of that information. This is acknowledged in the account terms of service on PS3. I've sent several requests to SNEI for this information and have yet to receive anything meaningful. *hint* Might make a good article, GS *hint*
Do you like being watched? I'll keep doggedly watching for some info to leak on this.
Good review! One thing I take serious issue with though is the extreme fisheye distortion on the camera. For me it looks a tad unplayable and a little nausea inducing with lateral movement.
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