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Online Consoles Marginalizing PC Gaming?

Posted by michael on from the gaming-unplugged dept.

MattW writes "The gist of this AP/Miami Herald article seems to be that consoles going online will mutate the MMORPG space. Already, there is word that PC game development is withering, even though as a preferential PC gamer I see the best games ever. Is the console destined for superiority, or will the ubiquitous need and superior user input of the PC keep it as a viable game platform?"

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  1. Re:Are there MMOGs that allow consoles AND PCs? by Maestro4k · · Score: 3, Informative
    • I love to be able to play against my console-loving nephews with a mouse-keyboard setup. Maybe I'd finally stop giving them the boundless amusement of slapping around Uncle Jim!
    Once FF XI is released here for the PS2 it's one that is playable by both PS2 and PC games. Currently it's only available for the PC since Sony is delaying the PS2 hard drive launch (required by FF XI) for some reason. The hard drive's been out in Japan for at least a year now, so I'm not sure what the issues are.
  2. Re:Disposable Income? by ajs · · Score: 3, Informative

    Recessions are classically a gold-mine for entertainment. Just look at the boom in hollywood during the great depression.