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Wii U, Xbox One, and PS4

Essel Pratt On May 22nd 2013 with 3 Comments
Wii U, Xbox One, and PS4

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Yesterday’s Xbox one reveal (Click here to see my report on the reveal) was pretty fantastic, compared to the PS4′s lackluster announcement.  We were able to see actual game play for Call of Duty Ghosts, quite a few additional features, and an actual console (although it sort of reminds me of an updated CDI in appearance).  But how do the three compare to each other from a tech standpoint?

As you can see from the chart above, there are some similarities as well as some obvious differences.  So what will be the deciding factor in the success, or failure of the console.  It seems that this generation is all about what the console can do besides gaming.  Nintendo started the trend with incorporating TV and entertainment into the console.  Xbox One seems to have followed the lead, and Sony is still secretive about the additional features.  Nintendo is doing a fantastic job at allowing backwards compatibility, Xbox One will not even allow you to play a pre-owned game without charging a nominal fee (yet to be released), and Sony is still fairly silent on the matter.

I will leave this one open to you, the readers.  What are your thoughts on the Xbox reveal, and where does Nintendo stand at this point in your opinion?  My opinion is stated in the link above (in the first sentence).  Remember, at this time there is no right or wrong answer, and we will not know for certain until there are solid sales to compare.

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So, apparently EA says it is still developing games for the Wii U

Harrison Milfeld On May 21st 2013 with 3 Comments
So, apparently EA says it is still developing games for the Wii U

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After last week’s surprising comments from Electronic Arts spokesperson Jeff Brown about the company not having any titles in development for the Wii U, many current owners of Nintendo’s latest console were none too pleased about their sentiments. Some analysts and critics labeled this as the Wii U’s “Dreamcast” moment, in which it would be the first domino to fall in Nintendo losing more third-party support for the console. Now, EA’s chief financial officer, Blake Jorgensen, has stepped forward saying that the company is indeed developing games for the Wii U, but in a limited capacity.

Speaking at the Stifel Nicolaus 2013 Internet, Media and Communications Conference, Jorgensen stated that EA plans to develop games for the Wii U but intends to focus its efforts on unreleased consoles such as the PS4 and the recently unveiled Xbox One.

“You know, I think Nintendo’s business was more [an] extension of their last console,” Jorgensen states. “We are building titles for the Nintendo console, but not anywhere near as many as we are for PS or Xbox.”

Jorgensen also mentions that consumers, not publishers, would be the ones who decide the outcome of this generation’s console war.

“I think what the consumer will find is a lot more powerful gameplay with the new boxes that are coming out, and a lot of excitement, but it’ll remain to be seen as to the services associated with those as to how consumers decide which direction they might want to go.”

Does Jorgensen’s retraction of Jeff Brown AND even Bob Summerwill’s thoughts change your perspective of EA and/or the Wii U’s relationship with third parties? Does their limited support re-clarify your beliefs? Let us know in the comments below.

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Wii U System Update Version 3.0.1 U

Essel Pratt On May 21st 2013 with 3 Comments
Wii U System Update Version 3.0.1 U

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Today, Nintendo will release system update Version  3.0.1 U, which will bring “Further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility”, according to Nintendo.  The update is smaller than last month’s update and should take considerable less time to download and install.

The next update is expected to be available this summer.

If you do not yet own a Wii U, and would like to see the update in process, check out the video below.  I must warn you though that this is a system update, so by watching the video you will never get the 4:10 back.

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