Posted May 04, 2008 at 11:34PM by Abraham A.
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Rockstar North's Grand Theft Auto 4 (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) has made quite a splash by breaking sales records in the UK - not to mention a few controversies here, there and almost everywhere. Now, it's not a stretch to say that GTA IV has breathed new life to the two HD gaming consoles. But business publication Forbes wants to know: will Grand Theft Auto 4's effect on the Xbox 360 and the PS3 be enough to spell doom for the next-gen race leader, the Nintendo Wii? Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has this to say about GTA 4: "It's one of a series of good games that will each convince consumers that there is a lot of good content on the other two boxes." The "other two boxes" being the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360. Despite having top-of-the-line graphics and a superior online experience, the PS3 and the Xbox 360 are still inferior to the Nintendo Wii as far as sales are concerned. For the past fiscal year, Nintendo had profits of 115.6%. However, the popularity of GTA IV may have the chance to balance the next-gen equation. Nintendo is not selling the sandbox action-adventure game and Forbes notes that it's hard to recreate Grand Theft Auto 4 on the Wii given its graphics shortcomings. Moreover, Microsoft and Sony are in a premium position to maximize the benefits it can reap from GTA 4. Microsoft has already secured exclusive online content from Rockstar Games while Sony has just won the format wars. Now that Grand Theft Auto 4 is here to kickstart the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, will the Wii start to fade? Buy: [ GTA IV (PS3) ] Buy: [ GTA IV (Xbox 360) ] |
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by Buck469 - 2008-05-04 |
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» WoW
First they need to get the freezing ***** strait first on PS3 n 360. i have still yet to play 5+ min of GTA. ***** ROCKSTAR.
First they need to get the freezing ***** strait first on PS3 n 360. i have still yet to play 5+ min of GTA. ***** ROCKSTAR.
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Re: LordQuas431 - 2008-05-05 |
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» .
Really? I've beaten the story mode, done lots of side missions and have played quite a few multiplayer hours
Really? I've beaten the story mode, done lots of side missions and have played quite a few multiplayer hours
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Re: Shatterdome - 2008-05-05 |
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» yeah...
I've played with my buddy on his 360 and have had no problems....
Whether this game is good enough to get another 5+ million people to pick up 360/PS3's....don't think so...
I've played with my buddy on his 360 and have had no problems....
Whether this game is good enough to get another 5+ million people to pick up 360/PS3's....don't think so...
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by Silver-Tiger - 2008-05-04 |
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I think GTA4 won't influence the Wii AT ALL.
Like everybody should know by now, the Wii has a complete different target audience than GTA4. I mean, GTA4 is rated Mature and in some regions 18+. Most of the Wii games are Teen or don't need a rating at all.
It will help drive the sales of X360 and PS3 though.
I think GTA4 won't influence the Wii AT ALL.
Like everybody should know by now, the Wii has a complete different target audience than GTA4. I mean, GTA4 is rated Mature and in some regions 18+. Most of the Wii games are Teen or don't need a rating at all.
It will help drive the sales of X360 and PS3 though.
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Re: lavino - 2008-05-05 |
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» exactly!
I don't see why ppl even bother compare the 2... they are targetting totally diff group of people.
I don't see why ppl even bother compare the 2... they are targetting totally diff group of people.
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by Just_a_guy - 2008-05-05 |
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look here the wii is only going to do better because of this: all the people hating GTA games will come flying to the wii...
look here the wii is only going to do better because of this: all the people hating GTA games will come flying to the wii...
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Re: Mister Common Sense - 2008-05-05 |
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» huh?
Who hates GTA games? Why would somebody buy a Wii just because they don't like one game on another system?
Wii tard
Who hates GTA games? Why would somebody buy a Wii just because they don't like one game on another system?
Wii tard
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by BIH - 2008-05-05 |
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» .....
While as good a game GTA4 is, i doubt one game will change the Wiis momentum however good it is.
It would be nice to see GTA on the Wii and maybe we will in the future.
While as good a game GTA4 is, i doubt one game will change the Wiis momentum however good it is.
It would be nice to see GTA on the Wii and maybe we will in the future.
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Re: Mister Common Sense - 2008-05-05 |
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» Not just one game
Lots of good games come to the real consoles, Ninja Gaiden 2 for XBOX and MGS4 for PS3 are good examples.
However since Nintendo and Wii tards have no quality standards for good production values or a lasting gameplay experience, I doubt it will affect the Wii that much. Everyone knows how depressing the upcoming 2008 Wii game linup is, but most people that buy Wiis don't care about quality games.
Lots of good games come to the real consoles, Ninja Gaiden 2 for XBOX and MGS4 for PS3 are good examples.
However since Nintendo and Wii tards have no quality standards for good production values or a lasting gameplay experience, I doubt it will affect the Wii that much. Everyone knows how depressing the upcoming 2008 Wii game linup is, but most people that buy Wiis don't care about quality games.
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Re: Silver-Tiger - 2008-05-05 |
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» ...
just how your comments have no quality standards...
but wait, you have a quality standard. You always try to make an even worse comment than the last one of yours, and you are successful with that...
just how your comments have no quality standards...
but wait, you have a quality standard. You always try to make an even worse comment than the last one of yours, and you are successful with that...
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Re: FreePlay - 2008-05-05 |
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» Hi, ISOHaven
How many accounts do you have here?
How many accounts do you have here?
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Re: Silver-Tiger - 2008-05-05 |
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» ...
Thanks for voting me down, but Isohaven and I are completely different persons. I think he's from USA while I am from Germany, so your statement is bull*****.
Actually I was for peace between ISOhaven and Mister Common Sense, I slowly begin to see what he always means about you and him.
You both bash Nintendo for no reason without any proof for the nonsense you are talking about. I don't know whatever has driven you to hate Nintendo so much, but I for one have grown with Nintendo AND Sony. While I played NES, SNES and Gameboy when I was a child, I played PSone and PS2 when I was mature and I still prefer playing on Sonys console because I rather pay a bit more for good graphics and sound and atmossphere than paying for more cute and colorful games. The reason is not that I hate Nintendo like you, but I have grown out from such games. Nevertheless, this is no reason to bash Nintendo just because they concentrate on child games. With this, other children can experience the great funny games on Nintendo I played years ago. Mario is just one example.
If you don't like Mario or the Wii, simply buy a PS3 or a Xbox 360 to support your choice of games. There is no reason to make bad comments about Nintendo 'cause there a lot children out who still prefer the cute look. Just because your opinions are different from most users doesn't mean they are better. It's called free opinion, buddys.
Thanks for voting me down, but Isohaven and I are completely different persons. I think he's from USA while I am from Germany, so your statement is bull*****.
Actually I was for peace between ISOhaven and Mister Common Sense, I slowly begin to see what he always means about you and him.
You both bash Nintendo for no reason without any proof for the nonsense you are talking about. I don't know whatever has driven you to hate Nintendo so much, but I for one have grown with Nintendo AND Sony. While I played NES, SNES and Gameboy when I was a child, I played PSone and PS2 when I was mature and I still prefer playing on Sonys console because I rather pay a bit more for good graphics and sound and atmossphere than paying for more cute and colorful games. The reason is not that I hate Nintendo like you, but I have grown out from such games. Nevertheless, this is no reason to bash Nintendo just because they concentrate on child games. With this, other children can experience the great funny games on Nintendo I played years ago. Mario is just one example.
If you don't like Mario or the Wii, simply buy a PS3 or a Xbox 360 to support your choice of games. There is no reason to make bad comments about Nintendo 'cause there a lot children out who still prefer the cute look. Just because your opinions are different from most users doesn't mean they are better. It's called free opinion, buddys.
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Re: ISOHaven - 2008-05-05 |
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» WTF!?!?!?!?!
This is HILARIOUS!!! Classic Mr. Nonsense and Freeplay BS! Neither one of them have ANYTHING to add to the ACTUAL conversation thus being inline with the term TROLL.
First of all, GTA4 sucks. It's nothing but more of the same and frankly a LOT of the content is just flat out NOT entertaining. This kind of crap is getting old. I can see how people who've never played GTA or maybe only played one other one would like it. The game brings nothing new. No new aspect to keep a veteran focused and interested. Total waste of my money. Luckily I was able to resell it and I only lost $10. Now I'm going back to Gears of War on my PC. A game that truly brings a new perspective to us veterans. I'm almost done with it and I still love RUNNING....
Either way, as successful as the game is, it will do nothing to hurt the bottom line of the Wii. All it will do it boost the other two consoles. Which is awesome. Anything to boost the PS3 is ok in my book!
This is HILARIOUS!!! Classic Mr. Nonsense and Freeplay BS! Neither one of them have ANYTHING to add to the ACTUAL conversation thus being inline with the term TROLL.
First of all, GTA4 sucks. It's nothing but more of the same and frankly a LOT of the content is just flat out NOT entertaining. This kind of crap is getting old. I can see how people who've never played GTA or maybe only played one other one would like it. The game brings nothing new. No new aspect to keep a veteran focused and interested. Total waste of my money. Luckily I was able to resell it and I only lost $10. Now I'm going back to Gears of War on my PC. A game that truly brings a new perspective to us veterans. I'm almost done with it and I still love RUNNING....
Either way, as successful as the game is, it will do nothing to hurt the bottom line of the Wii. All it will do it boost the other two consoles. Which is awesome. Anything to boost the PS3 is ok in my book!
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Re: FreePlay - 2008-05-05 |
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» .
"First of all, GTA4 sucks. It's nothing but more of the same and frankly a LOT of the content is just flat out NOT entertaining"
Thank you VERY much for proving you never played the game.
Why do I bash Nintendo?
Because I paid for a console I expected to use, and it sits there collecting dust.
I'm keeping it just in case they come to their senses and realize that without taking hardcore gamers into account they're going to LOSE this battle.
"First of all, GTA4 sucks. It's nothing but more of the same and frankly a LOT of the content is just flat out NOT entertaining"
Thank you VERY much for proving you never played the game.
Why do I bash Nintendo?
Because I paid for a console I expected to use, and it sits there collecting dust.
I'm keeping it just in case they come to their senses and realize that without taking hardcore gamers into account they're going to LOSE this battle.
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Re: ISOHaven - 2008-05-05 |
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» WTF!?!?!?!?!
"Because I paid for a console I expected to use, and it sits there collecting dust."
Thank you VERY much for proving you never played the Wii.
Gee, that was hard...what's next?
"Because I paid for a console I expected to use, and it sits there collecting dust."
Thank you VERY much for proving you never played the Wii.
Gee, that was hard...what's next?
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Re: Uplink - 2008-05-06 |
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» lol@wii
lol i agree my wii sits there and collects dust more than my ps3 :-( i wish i could return it for my money back buck i modded it cuase i wasnt going to accualy pay for the low quality crap nintendo pushes off to the masses as inovative gaming.
lol i agree my wii sits there and collects dust more than my ps3 :-( i wish i could return it for my money back buck i modded it cuase i wasnt going to accualy pay for the low quality crap nintendo pushes off to the masses as inovative gaming.
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Re: Mister Common Sense - 2008-05-07 |
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» lol
Wow this should be funny.
"First of all, GTA4 sucks. It's nothing but more of the same and frankly a LOT of the content is just flat out NOT entertaining."
While that's your misguided opinion, gamers and reviewers everywhere disagree.
"This kind of crap is getting old. I can see how people who've never played GTA or maybe only played one other one would like it."
I played every GTA and this is the best yet. The games always get better in ways you couldn't imagine even if you really played it.
"The game brings nothing new. No new aspect to keep a veteran focused and interested."
Whole new sense of realism. Lifelike 3D re-creation of New York. At least 40 hours of gameplay. Improved fighting and gunplay. Realistic car handling. Just too many improvements to list.
No, nothing new.
"Total waste of my money. Luckily I was able to resell it and I only lost $10. Now I'm going back to Gears of War on my PC. A game that truly brings a new perspective to us veterans. I'm almost done with it and I still love RUNNING...."
Wow I beat Gears of War 2 years ago on the 360. Don't worry, after waiting an extra year for the PC version you at least get 2 new levels and improved character models, LOL!
Wow this should be funny.
"First of all, GTA4 sucks. It's nothing but more of the same and frankly a LOT of the content is just flat out NOT entertaining."
While that's your misguided opinion, gamers and reviewers everywhere disagree.
"This kind of crap is getting old. I can see how people who've never played GTA or maybe only played one other one would like it."
I played every GTA and this is the best yet. The games always get better in ways you couldn't imagine even if you really played it.
"The game brings nothing new. No new aspect to keep a veteran focused and interested."
Whole new sense of realism. Lifelike 3D re-creation of New York. At least 40 hours of gameplay. Improved fighting and gunplay. Realistic car handling. Just too many improvements to list.
No, nothing new.
"Total waste of my money. Luckily I was able to resell it and I only lost $10. Now I'm going back to Gears of War on my PC. A game that truly brings a new perspective to us veterans. I'm almost done with it and I still love RUNNING...."
Wow I beat Gears of War 2 years ago on the 360. Don't worry, after waiting an extra year for the PC version you at least get 2 new levels and improved character models, LOL!
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Re: ISOHaven - 2008-05-07 |
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» WTF!?!?!?!?!
"While that's your misguided opinion, gamers and reviewers everywhere disagree."
OMG!!!! I was HOPING your ignorant ass would fall head first into this one. This comment of yours makes you the worlds BIGGEST hypocrite!!!! Check it out everyone, so now that Mr. Nonsense "likes" something that "I" do not he now uses REVIEWS and USERS as a base of what is and is not good. Even though the flipside with the Wii it's OUT OF THE QUESTION to use reviews and users as a base of what is and is not good.
OH MAN, your pathetic BS has no end!!!!
"I played every GTA and this is the best yet. The games always get better in ways you couldn't imagine even if you really played it."
Then you're a GTA-tard.
"Whole new sense of realism."
HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are the hookers REAL enough for you? HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!
"Lifelike 3D re-creation of New York."
Not really. I visit there often. They didn't make LA look real either. Even if only BASED on the LA area.
"At least 40 hours of gameplay."
That's it???? WHAT A RIP OFF!!!!!!!!!!!
"Improved fighting and gunplay."
Wow, that says a lot! There are plenty of games that do it better.
"Realistic car handling."
Ditto.
"Just too many improvements to list."
Just because GTA3 sucked worse doesn't mean GTA4 is all that.
"Wow I beat Gears of War 2 years ago on the 360."
That's YOUR problem. GoW looks MUCH better on the PC and plays much better as well.
"Don't worry, after waiting an extra year for the PC version you at least get 2 new levels and improved character models, LOL!"
Everyone on the PC gets MORE then the 360. All the more reason the 360 is a total waste of money. So, another new 360 is on it's way out. Are you ready to shell out ANOTHER $350? HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!! So what is that now? $400+$450+$450 equals $1,300 for ONE console...HILARIOUS!!!! AND....it's STILL LESS then the PS3.....OMG!!!!! You can even spend LESS on a PC that looks BETTER!!!!!
Also, for those that missed it you have GOT TO check this out:
http://wii.qj.net/No-PKE-meter-DS-support-for-the-Wii-version-of-Ghostbusters/pg/49/aid/119227
It's too bad GTA doesn't improve your intelligence. Maybe GTA is why you're damn ignorant!
"While that's your misguided opinion, gamers and reviewers everywhere disagree."
OMG!!!! I was HOPING your ignorant ass would fall head first into this one. This comment of yours makes you the worlds BIGGEST hypocrite!!!! Check it out everyone, so now that Mr. Nonsense "likes" something that "I" do not he now uses REVIEWS and USERS as a base of what is and is not good. Even though the flipside with the Wii it's OUT OF THE QUESTION to use reviews and users as a base of what is and is not good.
OH MAN, your pathetic BS has no end!!!!
"I played every GTA and this is the best yet. The games always get better in ways you couldn't imagine even if you really played it."
Then you're a GTA-tard.
"Whole new sense of realism."
HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are the hookers REAL enough for you? HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!
"Lifelike 3D re-creation of New York."
Not really. I visit there often. They didn't make LA look real either. Even if only BASED on the LA area.
"At least 40 hours of gameplay."
That's it???? WHAT A RIP OFF!!!!!!!!!!!
"Improved fighting and gunplay."
Wow, that says a lot! There are plenty of games that do it better.
"Realistic car handling."
Ditto.
"Just too many improvements to list."
Just because GTA3 sucked worse doesn't mean GTA4 is all that.
"Wow I beat Gears of War 2 years ago on the 360."
That's YOUR problem. GoW looks MUCH better on the PC and plays much better as well.
"Don't worry, after waiting an extra year for the PC version you at least get 2 new levels and improved character models, LOL!"
Everyone on the PC gets MORE then the 360. All the more reason the 360 is a total waste of money. So, another new 360 is on it's way out. Are you ready to shell out ANOTHER $350? HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!! So what is that now? $400+$450+$450 equals $1,300 for ONE console...HILARIOUS!!!! AND....it's STILL LESS then the PS3.....OMG!!!!! You can even spend LESS on a PC that looks BETTER!!!!!
Also, for those that missed it you have GOT TO check this out:
http://wii.qj.net/No-PKE-meter-DS-support-for-the-Wii-version-of-Ghostbusters/pg/49/aid/119227
It's too bad GTA doesn't improve your intelligence. Maybe GTA is why you're damn ignorant!
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by Nevers - 2008-05-05 |
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» TWO MAN ENTER--> ONE MAN LEAVE
Niko vs. the Wii
huh... that's basically like those Living Dead dolls vs. Tickle-Me Elmo.
Niko vs. the Wii
huh... that's basically like those Living Dead dolls vs. Tickle-Me Elmo.
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by BRAV04 - 2008-05-05 |
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» I WAS READING anddddddddd
you guys are a bunch of losers omg. i check this website to see whats going on with the ps3 and to see when coll stuff is coming out and you guys are crying about wii and how crapy it is and how we care if we put the wii down. well if u think u can say *****t about me well its not going to happen...... own all 3 systems and put it this way if u cared about the wii so much or other system should u be playing them right now. ok then shut up Wii is bad get over it and brawl put me down it just like mellea see i dont even know how to spell that. Wii is not fun and not cool its only for kids who cant aford any thing and just are happy with what they got. thank you i just rocked you guys alll... peace
you guys are a bunch of losers omg. i check this website to see whats going on with the ps3 and to see when coll stuff is coming out and you guys are crying about wii and how crapy it is and how we care if we put the wii down. well if u think u can say *****t about me well its not going to happen...... own all 3 systems and put it this way if u cared about the wii so much or other system should u be playing them right now. ok then shut up Wii is bad get over it and brawl put me down it just like mellea see i dont even know how to spell that. Wii is not fun and not cool its only for kids who cant aford any thing and just are happy with what they got. thank you i just rocked you guys alll... peace
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Re: ISOHaven - 2008-05-05 |
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» WTF!?!?!?!?!
¿Que? La mayoria de nosotros hablan solamente ingles
¿Que? La mayoria de nosotros hablan solamente ingles
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Re: Nevers - 2008-05-05 |
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» didn't need to talk $h!*
you spoke volumes already ;P
you spoke volumes already ;P
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Re: Billie - 2008-05-05 |
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» pssh...
I think that we are all dumber now, just from trying to comprehend your idiotic rant...
I think that we are all dumber now, just from trying to comprehend your idiotic rant...
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by DisposableDweeb - 2008-05-06 |
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» simple answer
yes
yes
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