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« on: January 31, 2015, 08:55:15 AM »
While I do think that the loss of jobs is quite unfortunate, it's a good move in the long run.
Consoles are quickly becoming outmoded by the PC. Essentially, a PC is capable of doing anything on and beyond the capabilities of a console, its scope of games isn't locked by the manufacturer, and its software covers a much wider range than just games. In addition, the PC allows for the development of user based content and modifications, as well as community interactivity. In all honesty, the only real reason to buy a console is for the exclusives, but that means that your budget can only give you access to some exclusives and block you off from the exclusives of the consoles you just couldn't afford to buy.
I REALLY hate the marketing of exclusives because it's the reason why gamers can't get the fuck along and instead argue over which console has a bigger dick size.
I remember seeing an extra credits video called "Consoles are the New Coin Op". I was in disbelief at first, but they were right. I've grown less and less fond of console gaming over the years just because of how inconvenient, inefficient, and costly it is compared to PC gaming. Much to my surprise, I've been seeing "pay by the minute" console booths in arcades that I've gone to.
Despite the total flop that was Sonic Boom, it's really good that Sega is trying to modernize their approach and realize that the very free and open market that is the PC is a great direction to go.
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