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Pipedream24 on 09 October 2009
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CGI-Quality said:
Pipedream24 said:
It might move a few systems (much like the small bump ODST saw) but I would be surprised to see much more. The game looks fantastic and has the reviews to back it up. I personally can't wait to play it. But IMO, Nathan Drake isn't a strong enough lead character to push sytems.

It wouldn't be the lead character, but the overall game itself. The features (such as Co-op and multiplayer that were missing from the first) would be HUGE motivaters to pick up the system for the game, never mind the scores or word of mouth that would as well. The lead character doesn't always have to be responisble for system sales. You think Marcus Fenix was a reason to buy a 360 for Gears of War 1?

I'd be interested to see if you took a bunch of uniformed people interested in playing games, put Marcus Fenix and Nathan Drake side by side, which one they would choose to play?

You can only describe the features on the back of the box.  A lot games have online multiplayer and online co-op is starting to become more common place as well.  So I don't think the features are enough to push system sales (I am making the assumption that a good portion of the "Hardcore" gamers already own the PS3 or jumped on at the price drop).  What might push system sales is seeing the game  in motion on HDTV.  But I have yet to see a kiosk set up with the game.  Maybe after the game launches?