2012 Predictions

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Peter Crisp** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:23 pm

Meep wrote:There's a thought. If there is a depression next year, which is quite likely, the global interdependence our economies have developed will likely make it a bloody terrible one and it will probably be quite a few years before anyone releases a new console.

Given that games take so long to plan and make I don't think anything less than complete economic collapse will stop any of the big 3 from whatever release plans they have.

Something Fishy · PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Something Fishy** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 7:10 pm

Peter Crisp wrote:
Meep wrote:There's a thought. If there is a depression next year, which is quite likely, the global interdependence our economies have developed will likely make it a bloody terrible one and it will probably be quite a few years before anyone releases a new console.

Given that games take so long to plan and make I don't think anything less than complete economic collapse will stop any of the big 3 from whatever release plans they have.

if the cashflow dries up they just might not even have the money to pay staff to finish them.

We could see the end of a lot of major corporations.

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Peter Crisp** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:15 pm

Erm, I know the outlook is slightly gloomy but you're talking about some of the worlds largest companies not being able to pay staff which would mean almost total global economic collapse and I'm not sure the 720 would be all that important at that point anyway. I'm rather hoping that doesn't happen if I'm honest as it sounds like a bit of a downer.
Do you watch a lot of Fox News Fishy to be so glum?

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Peter Crisp** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:23 pm

NickSCFC wrote:SkyRim on Wii U? Nah

Anyone who wanted to buy it would have done so by now. It wouldn't sell much on Wii U anyway.

The Skyrim: GOTY Edition will be out at about the same time as the Wii U wont it?

NickSCFC · PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **NickSCFC** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:51 am

Peter Crisp wrote:
NickSCFC wrote:SkyRim on Wii U? Nah

Anyone who wanted to buy it would have done so by now. It wouldn't sell much on Wii U anyway.

The Skyrim: GOTY Edition will be out at about the same time as the Wii U wont it?

Can't see why it'd sell more on Wii U than it would on PC, 360 or PS3. Not the right audience.

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Peter Crisp** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:08 am

I'd maybe buy it again if the Wii U provided enough of an upgrade :shifty:

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PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **jamcc** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:29 am

How powerful is the Wii U? About the same as the 360 and PS3?

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Alvin Flummux** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:32 am

Terry Christmas wrote:How powerful is the Wii U? About the same as the 360 and PS3?

Roughly, but as the technology is going to be much more recently developed than the PS3 or 360, it may be capable of pushing slightly nicer visuals, or doing other things more efficiently and quietly.

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Damian** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:37 am

No non-handheld console will be download only just yet. My monthly Internet usage restriction is 40GB. There are single games of nearly that size...

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Peter Crisp** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:20 pm

Alpine Flurry wrote:
Terry Christmas wrote:How powerful is the Wii U? About the same as the 360 and PS3?

Roughly, but as the technology is going to be much more recently developed than the PS3 or 360, it may be capable of pushing slightly nicer visuals, or doing other things more efficiently and quietly.

If that is all it is then I'm really not interested as while I am intrigued by the touch screen controller it's not enough to tempt me by itself but I have hope it's more than that and at least a slight power upgrade.

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **mic** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:36 pm

Peter Crisp wrote:Erm, I know the outlook is slightly gloomy but you're talking about some of the worlds largest companies not being able to pay staff which would mean almost total global economic collapse and I'm not sure the 720 would be all that important at that point anyway. I'm rather hoping that doesn't happen if I'm honest as it sounds like a bit of a downer...

Great stuff, peter!

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Starquake** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:49 pm

Peter Crisp wrote:
Alpine Flurry wrote:
Terry Christmas wrote:How powerful is the Wii U? About the same as the 360 and PS3?

Roughly, but as the technology is going to be much more recently developed than the PS3 or 360, it may be capable of pushing slightly nicer visuals, or doing other things more efficiently and quietly.

If that is all it is then I'm really not interested as while I am intrigued by the touch screen controller it's not enough to tempt me by itself but I have hope it's more than that and at least a slight power upgrade.

Nobody actually has a clue of this yet, and Nintendo never give out tech specs. It's pure speculation. But in the theme of speculation, I would be suprised if it didnt have significantly more RAM

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Dave** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:07 pm

I'll make some wild guesses...

- GTA V launches in June - smashes week one sales records set by Call of Duty.
- BioShock Infinite, The Last Of Us and GTA V divide critics over their choice for Game of the Year.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 launches in November - doesn't beat unit sales records set by the original.
- Respawn announces new game at E3. It's a futuristic sci-fi steampunk shooter.
- Criterion releases Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Wins numerous Racing Game of the Year awards.
- Syndicate is poorly received by critics, flops at retail.
- Medal of Honor 2 fails to match hype of Battlefield 3, uses Frostbite 2, multiplayer is developed in-house at Danger Close.
- I Am Alive = 2012's Hydrophobia
- Army of Four revealed/released, uses Frostbite 2.
- Dead Space 3 announced in first half of year, gets October release.
- Half Life 3 gets a surprise reveal, releases within days of announcement.
- Wii U gets a minor hardware upgrade over E3 2011 reveal.
- Assassin's Creed III takes players to Victorian London.
- 3DS Lite launches in June/July.
- Third Xbox shown at E3, launches on 7th anniversary of Xbox 360.
- Vita attach rate is lowest in handheld history, despite hardware selling a respectful volume.
- Splinter Cell 6 revealed at E3. It's a reimagining of the original.
- Killzone 4 shown at E3
- Halo 4 regarded as the best Halo since the original, is 360's swan song, launches in September.

Something Fishy · PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Something Fishy** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:20 pm

Peter Crisp wrote:Erm, I know the outlook is slightly gloomy but you're talking about some of the worlds largest companies not being able to pay staff which would mean almost total global economic collapse and I'm not sure the 720 would be all that important at that point anyway. I'm rather hoping that doesn't happen if I'm honest as it sounds like a bit of a downer.
Do you watch a lot of Fox News Fishy to be so glum?

Nope, just the normal news

I keep having this horrible feeling that history is repeating itself so I tend to notice the analysts who predict financial doom.

I am a bundle of joy right now. :lol:

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Albert** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:49 pm

I can't believe how pony parts of that KZ2 Video now look.

7256930752 · PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **7256930752** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:25 am

Albear wrote:I can't believe how pony parts of that KZ2 Video now look.

Same here. Hard to believe we didn't think that would be possible.

NickSCFC · PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **NickSCFC** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:32 pm

Hime123 wrote:
Albear wrote:I can't believe how pony parts of that KZ2 Video now look.

Same here. Hard to believe we didn't think that would be possible.

The guy's hair movement at the beginning still isn't possible.

lewismistletoenin wrote:Just think what will happen if nothing - not even a hint - of Half-Life 3 information comes out by this time next year.

- Someone will post "Half Life 3 will definitely be revealed this year" in the 2013 prediction thread.

- Sony forget to turn up at E3. Jack Tretton later declares "E3 doesn't start until we say it starts"

PostRe: 2012 Predictions by **Cattanomics** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:50 pm

The Last of Us to be a dissapointment
Gears of War Prequel announced
Resident Evil: Revelations to be announced for Vita, X360 and PS3

And just maybe a new Fifa......

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