is PC gaming is dying out!

[killer_khan]

is PC gaming is dying out or it's just a rumour.

 

[Snorkius]

Ahem,

"I heard a rumor that you're an idiot. Any truth to that?"

Thank you.

 

[Guest]

Ahem,

"I heard a rumor that you're an idiot. Any truth to that?"

Thank you.

Yep; killer quite underlined this point...

 

[red_onion]

(Man, what an angry and caustic group we have around here.)

I'll answer this one in good faith: no, PC gaming isn't dying out. Consoles may be gaining popularity, but not (necessarily) at the expense of the PC gamer. It isn't a race, after all. Probably the biggest casualty is in things like interfaces: as evidenced by Oblivion and other recent titles, game makers are trending toward interfaces that serve both consoles and PCs, sometimes to the PC gamer's disadvantage.

Thanks for asking and please don't be afraid to post again.

 

[Clarity]

I don't know whether this is sarcasm or pure stupidity.

 

[red_onion]

I don't know whether this is sarcasm or pure stupidity.

Oh, I'll go ahead and pick "pure stupidity." Thanks for that.

 

[Clarity]

I don't know whether this is sarcasm or pure stupidity.

Oh, I'll go ahead and pick "pure stupidity." Thanks for that.

Pure stupidity for you and khan.

Hey dumbass, go check out khan's other posts. Or are you too manifested in your pure stupidity to find that out.

 

[red_onion]

Oh okay, so it's not my response so much that's pure stupidity, it's the fact that I replied at all that's pure stupidity. Terrific. And don't worry, I'll add the response you're already thinking of so we can both leave this thread behind all cheerful-like:

Clarity says, "No, they're both stupid! You're stupid!"

Got it. Thanks. Leaving now.

 

[chuckshissle]

is PC gaming is dying out or it's just a rumour.

And why is that? huh, it seems all the console are closely becoming a pc itself. So that means pc would be the future in gaming. Whoever is spreading that kind of rumors is a complete retard playing with his atari.

 

[Clarity]

Oh okay, so it's not my response so much that's pure stupidity, it's the fact that I replied at all that's pure stupidity. Terrific. And don't worry, I'll add the response you're already thinking of so we can both leave this thread behind all cheerful-like:

Clarity says, "No, they're both stupid! You're stupid!"

Got it. Thanks. Leaving now.

I wasn't insulting your intelligence. The post was directed towards the thread starter. And I misread (?) your second post as choosing pure stupidity, then exploiting a grammar flaw to direct "pure stupidity" to me. If that's what you did, what I said stands. If not, then this stands. This third post of yours is slighting confusing.

 

[red_onion]

I don't know whether this is sarcasm or pure stupidity.

Okay, now I'm starting to think I may have totally misread this reply. Clarity, when you say "this is sarcasm or pure stupidity," does the "this" refer to my comment, or to the original post? I read it as referring to my comment, which I thought was neither sarcasm nor pure stupidity (but I went ahead and picked one since I only had 2 choices ... )

But now I'm starting to think you were actually telling me that you didn't know whether the original post was intended as sarcasm or stupidity. Which, obviously, puts a whole new spin on things.

Tell you what: you tell me which you meant, and I'll tell you whether I apologize or not.

 

[Clarity]

I don't know whether this is sarcasm or pure stupidity.

Okay, now I'm starting to think I may have totally misread this reply. Clarity, when you say "this is sarcasm or pure stupidity," does the "this" refer to my comment, or to the original post? I read it as referring to my comment, which I thought was neither sarcasm nor pure stupidity (but I went ahead and picked one since I only had 2 choices ... )

But now I'm starting to think you were actually telling me that you didn't know whether the original post was intended as sarcasm or stupidity. Which, obviously, puts a whole new spin on things.

Tell you what: you tell me which you meant, and I'll tell you whether I apologize or not.

Okay, the stinging remark was directed to the retarded thread starter. Not you.

 

[red_onion]

Theeeen I apologize! Simple misunderstanding. And an obvious sign that I need to cut back on the daytime caffeine.

 

[Clarity]

Theeeen I apologize! Simple misunderstanding. And an obvious sign that I need to cut back on the daytime caffeine.

Apology accepted. I saw your post as a kind and helping one, but it was wasted on the thread starter.

 

[llama_man]

is PC gaming is dying out or it's just a rumour.

PC gaming isn't, but grammar appears to be.

 

[sandmannight]

true computer gaming isnt over consoles but why would it die out. Almost everybody has a computer these days so it makes sense to play games on it. I decided not to waste cash on a 360 because a comp can also do a lot more things. Because of this everyone will have a computer and therefore it wont go away. Dont be mean to they guy he was wondering. Good topic for disscusion

 

[MxM]

I wonder if at any point in future the console and PC become one thing. I mean why the costumer has to have a PC and 3 consoles if he wants to get all the games - it does not make sense from overall point of view.

Could be in future we have a single entertainment/computer center with multiple input/outputs in multiple rooms (through wire, fiber or wireless). Instead of new "console" you just plug a new card into it which gives you those extra functions you want for the new games. But it is still the same system. And the plugging part should not be more complicated than say connecting VCR to TV now-days.

 

[Snorkius]

I wonder if at any point in future the console and PC become one thing. I mean why the costumer has to have a PC and 3 consoles if he wants to get all the games - it does not make sense from overall point of view.

Could be in future we have a single entertainment/computer center with multiple input/outputs in multiple rooms (through wire, fiber or wireless). Instead of new "console" you just plug a new card into it which gives you those extra functions you want for the new games. But it is still the same system. And the plugging part should not be more complicated than say connecting VCR to TV now-days.

No. Consumers having to own 3 consoles and a PC is a good thing from any point of view but the consumers'. Even if one company dominated the gaming market (say a Sony-Microsoft-Nintendo-Nvidia-ATI-EA-etc conglomerate) there would still be two or three competing, totaly uncompatible, products.

 

[Savage]

People raise this question all the time, more so when a console launch is recent. The answer is simply no...as others have have pointed out......in a variety of ways.

There will always be PC games developed, it's simply too powerful a tool to just use for doing your taxes, or downloading porn. The big draw of consoles is ease of use and a static environment. Console hardware doesn't change...ever, until a new one comes out. So game developers can pump out games with greater ease since there isn't nearly as much testing involved. It's a much easier platform to use as well, kids just turn it on and play, no need to update drivers, fiddle with troublesome errors, deal with software conflicts, or think to start playing (had to slip that in :twisted: )

The trend seems to be affecting both consoles and PCs. Consoles are getting more complex (such as having HDs and allowing games to be patched) and PCs are becoming more simplified. I think we'll reach a happy middleground soon and all games will be available for all consoles and PCs alike....with exceptions of course.

 

[llama_man]

is PC gaming is dying out or it's just a rumour.

Yes! Yes! It's all true. nVidia and ATI have scheduled a press conference for next week, but I've managed to get a sneak preview of their statement...

"Following the recent launch of the XBox 360, both nVidia and ATI have decided to give up making graphics cards and go and play golf. Unfortunately for our investors, we've spent hundreds of millions of dollars on technical development that will now never see the light of day. However, the President of my local squash club is delighted, so I guess it all evens out. We have to be out of this building by 5pm, so I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you all to leave now. I'm going down the Dog and Duck if anyone fancies a pint"

Don't worry though - I'll buy your PC off you for 20p and a bottle top.

 

[sandmannight]

one more thing is PC RULES and XBOX 360 SUCKS
not that I am done with that. the only thing that xbox 360 has going for it is that if you buy it every game that comes out you will be able to run. Not the case with a computer

 

[Meperidine]

I have to admit, I am getting concerned. I'm sure you people have noticed the ever dwindling shelf space that major retailers (EBGames comes to mind) are giving to PC games. I usually don't buy from these guys but, I bet this trend can be used as a barometer to let one see what is going on in the market. The people who read and write these post are obviously PC users and as a long time PC Gamer (I started on a Commodore 64) I believe nothing compares to PC gaming. I hope it never goes away, just keeps on evolving. Maybe the only thing that could be the death of PC gaming would be the evolution of the console to that of a . . . you guessed it, PC.

 

[Flakes]

opposite in HMV/game here in the UK, the PC and PS2 games taking up the most space with xbox next then PSP/nitendo handheld thing and last the xbox 360.

 

[BomberBill]

is PC gaming is dying out or it's just a rumour.

The actual sales figures for global gaming suggest that PC gaming has never been healthier.

Of course, console gaming has shot through the roof and is producing enormous figures for established companies, but PC gaming is still the proverbial Mecca for innovative and new game developers who appreciate the rather non-restrictive nature of the PC platform.

I look at the growth in the last 10 years in specialist "gaming" stores and I know the industry is flying.

 

[MxM]

I wonder if at any point in future the console and PC become one thing. I mean why the costumer has to have a PC and 3 consoles if he wants to get all the games - it does not make sense from overall point of view.

Could be in future we have a single entertainment/computer center with multiple input/outputs in multiple rooms (through wire, fiber or wireless). Instead of new "console" you just plug a new card into it which gives you those extra functions you want for the new games. But it is still the same system. And the plugging part should not be more complicated than say connecting VCR to TV now-days.

No. Consumers having to own 3 consoles and a PC is a good thing from any point of view but the consumers'. Even if one company dominated the gaming market (say a Sony-Microsoft-Nintendo-Nvidia-ATI-EA-etc conglomerate) there would still be two or three competing, totaly uncompatible, products.

It is not so on personal computer market (Macs are now using Intel processor, and I suspect Mac OS will die out in a couple of years), why could not be the same on the game console/PC market?

PS. Your avatar Cheburashka with the red star is cool!