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Fragenstein on 21 April 2020
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sales2099 said:
Fragenstein said:

If you want the best version then how can you not care if it will be cross gen with Xbox One? The ps4 might not have had great launch titles but that doesn't mean it's some kind of rule that the good stuff only starts coming out 2 years in. You have to look at the time lines of Sony's 1st party studios. When the ps4 came out, most of them just released a big game like The Last of US, GOW Ascension. Guerilla Games were doing Killzone (which was never that great a franchise to begin with) and Insomniac was still 3rd party, making Sunset Overdrive.

Next gen seems to be different since most of Sony's major studios are due for releasing their next game or have at least been working on ps5 games for years now. Sony also has swapped out some of their weaker ip's like Killzone and Ratchet & Clank for Horizon Zero Dawn and Spider-man and had one of the most successful reboots in gaming history with God of War. This puts Sony in a much better position to kick off next gen with a bang compared to when the ps4 came out. 

Until Sony officially announces these games I’m afraid it’s all speculation as to when they release. Doesn’t change the point I made about the first couple years of a gen. 

The best version is on Series X. I’m happy the game will get to be enjoyed by more people, even if it’s on Xbox One. As a Halo fan I want the franchise to grow. I’m sure the Series X version will be worth it. Digital Foundry comparison videos should more then show the next gen difference when it’s all said and done. 

Given how the first 2 years are just practice for devs of all consoles, this whole cross gen controversy is making a whole lot about nothing. I’m sure the quality will speak for itself. 

I agree, it's hard to get excited about next gen games when we haven't even seen a proper tech demo yet. But as someone already mentioned, part of the excitement is not knowing what to expect from the SSD and extra horse power. With cross-gen games we already know exactly what to expect. Halo Infinite, for example will be just like Halo 4 when it released on Xbox 360 and Xbox One. It will look and play identical with a bump in framerate and resolution on Series X. Digital Foundry will say Series X/pc will have the best versions but its last gen roots will likely be apparent, at least compared to games that skipped current gen.

I also agree that the quality will speak for itself. But for arguments sake, lets say studios like Naughty Dog, Santa Monica, Insomniac, Guerilla Games all have a game out early on, what makes you think they won't be top quality? All those studios have a pretty amazing track record and strong ip's that'll be a perfect fit for this next gen tech.

Last edited by Fragenstein - on 21 April 2020