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Eternal Sonata PS3 Version, Extras Confirmed
Just last week the unique RPG Eternal Sonata was confirmed for a PlayStation 3 launch. IGN is now reporting that even though PS3 roleplaying fans will have to wait until next year for the game, they're going to get numerous extras as a consolation prize. "New events are being added, to help give players a deeper understanding of the storyline. The game will also feature new playable characters. Crescendo and Serenade, who played a major role in the 360 version's storyline but were not playable, will now be able to take part in battle. Crescendo makes use of a mace and shield. Serenade is all about her heart-shaped staff ... Bandai Namco is also working a costume system that will allow you to freely change your characters' costumes. Accompanying this is an increase in costume variations."
I really hate JRPGs. I find them too linear and lacking in the "RPG" part. When I play a JRPG, it feels like it's just a movie with some interactive (but meaningless in the scope of the game) elements. Like someone developed a story and said "okay, let's throw in a few random fights and some minor and meaningless generic character stats stuff to break things up and stuff them between the scenes".
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I'll probably buy Eternal Sonata, because it does seem to have a unique story and I'm sure it will be beautiful on my 1080p. I'll just wait until I hear more on which platform I should buy it for and . . . until I can buy it used for half price.
I see.
So your saying, "Its not the same because I can get diamonds anywhere?"
Ah, so the only reason you don't buy their diamonds is because you can get them elsewhere? IE If they were the only ones with diamonds then you'd buy from them?
I'd think a saner choice would be to just forego diamonds and switch to rubies or emeralds, even though they are different.
And to carry that line of thought... if the blood diamonds people released a decent video game, apparently you'd buy it.
I mean, otherwise you'd miss out!! And as a gamer that should be paramount over any feelings you might have about things as a human being. Pretty sad.
That means buying stuff (in this case, consoles) from companies that I don't like.
Its your choice. But it speaks a volumes about the strenth of your conviction. All they have to do is offer you a shiny treat you can't get somewhere else and you roll over take it.
Me, I don't get bent out of shape if I find out my laptop has a Sony panel in it, or if my camera uses features sony's patented. But I won't buy anything with a Sony tag on it, or directly from Sony or their child companies. And that means I play Warcraft instead of Everquest, have a Samsung HDTV instead of Sony, and Wii instead of a PS3. Am I missing out some games? Probably. But so what. Those 3rd party publishers you mention are free to release it on a PC, and in fact I encourage them too.
If enough people refused to buy a PS3 and made it known that they'd play it on the PC or whatever, 3rd party publishers would refuse to sign exclusive agreements with Sony for PS3 games. You are part of the problem.
Besides...if I didn't buy ANY games from ANY company that I didn'tlike, that means I would be stuck...
Normal people don't back themselves into a corner like this. Me, I don't care for Microsoft much either but I still buy Windows because I need to run windows applications. I don't get bent out of shape about it. But I don't buy Microsoft keyboards, microsoft consoles, microsoft office, etc.