Poll: Does anybody give a shit about PC gaming anymore?

[TheRealCJ]

Here's the thing, Say I want to get Modern Warfare 2 prestige edition, but don't have a PS3/Xbox. What am I to do? Why do companies feel that special editions are only for console gamers? Mabye I'd like a metal hardcase to put my install DVD in.

Somtimes I feel like I'm being punished for being a PC gamer, I've got a half-dozen different Multiplayer programs that I need to run my various games on, I don't get any extra content usually, half the games are buggier than their console counterparts, and I'm being told that 'well, keyboard and mouse is fine, but you should probably use the Microsoft Xbox Gamepad (Sold Seperately)'. WHY?

Look at a game like Arkham Asylum. I've actually been TOLD by various gaming blogs to not buy the PC version, something about, oh, I don't know, a bug that won't let you install the game, or play past a certain level. Oh, it'll be patched soon enough, or I could download it on steam, but if I want a hardware copy... Well, too fucking bad.

EDIT: I was using the special edition argument as an example. Why don't you read my whole fucking article (including the bit about the unplayable-game bugs) before you comment?

*pant pant*

 

[tangylaser]

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[Kollega]

You know,it's hard to be PC gamer these days. But don't complain - you have RTSes,you have better version of Team Fortress 2,and you have abundance of flash and indie games.

So in general,it's not so bad.

 

[sms_117b]

PC gamers generally are getting shafted by some unlubed rather large instrument, it seems very strange to me as it's the base of a lot of game. PC gaming is one of the main driving forces behind improved home PC performance (Processor, RAM, Graphics).

But, with that being said, consoles are there to be played on, they're cheaper for similar/same specs, as a developer, it makes more sense to go with the flow. Which also explains the amount of sport and FPS games around.

 

[TheRealCJ]

Why the hell do you want that, its just useless fluff. Dont over generalize PCs cos you want to play with your plastic props. Stop complaining.

Nah, I was just using that as an Example. If I was really interested in the stuff, I'd just get the special edition and trade the game back in immediately.

 

[Johnnyallstar]

I have a gaming PC and a 360, and I understand the issues that have been coming down with PC gaming, but you have to realize something. Not everyone has a PC that is gaming quality, considering that a decent one can run you a grand, but a $300 console is much easier for most people.

And since more people will buy a $300 console over an expensive computer, game companies will generally pay more attention to the higher population area for a higher profit margin. But PC still has RTS & MMOs so it's not really that dead, just more niched out than it used to be.

 

[Canton]

I believe the bug in Batman:AA is actually an anti piracy measure so you should be fine if you have a legitimate copy . . . unless you're talking about a different bug.

As for the lack of MW2 prestige edition; I have no idea why. Let's face it, the money is in console gaming at the moment. At least we still have Valve, Bioware, Blizzard and Stardock(only ones I'm aware of) looking out for us. . .

 

[Odude]

Your poll is a bit skewed. I'm a PC gamer, yet I don't care for gimmicks such as the "prestige edition." I prefer to spend my game money on, well, games. I mean, I can buy three games for the price of that monstrosity. I dislike Steam though, as I hate digital downloads. The only game that I own that runs on Steam is Left 4 Dead, which is totally worth it.

My advice: We're superior anyway, so let the rest of the console crowd wage their petty war and waste their money on worthless extras. Oh, and we have mod tools for many games, so our content is potentially much greater.

 

[Clashero]

Bad poll. None of the answers apply to me.

Also, stop whining about not having a fancy box or a plastic prop. You still get the superior version of the game (usually with fewer bugs, better graphics, more/earlier DLC, more updates - like TF2 -, the ability to mod, RTS, MMORPG, the security of getting something through Steam and thus making sure you can play it at any computer, the option between gamepads and keyboard-mouse, and all the indie and Flash games)

 

[Clashero]

I believe the bug in Batman:AA is actually an anti piracy measure so you should be fine if you have a legitimate copy . . . unless you're talking about a different bug.

As for the lack of MW2 prestige edition; I have no idea why. Let's face it, the money is in console gaming at the moment. At least we still have Valve, Bioware, Blizzard and Stardock(only ones I'm aware of) looking out for us. . .

And Funcom! And TellTale!

 

[TheRealCJ]

I believe the bug in Batman:AA is actually an anti piracy measure so you should be fine if you have a legitimate copy . . . unless you're talking about a different bug.

As for the lack of MW2 prestige edition; I have no idea why. Let's face it, the money is in console gaming at the moment. At least we still have Valve, Bioware, Blizzard and Stardock(only ones I'm aware of) looking out for us. . .

You're right, it was an anti-piracy measure implemented while the game was unreleased. Oh, they forgot to remove it from the retail copies, oh well, I guess I'll just spend another 50 dollars to buy it as a digital download.

 

[FURY_007]

I have a gaming PC and a 360, and I understand the issues that have been coming down with PC gaming, but you have to realize something. Not everyone has a PC that is gaming quality, considering that a decent one can run you a grand, but a $300 console is much easier for most people.

And since more people will buy a $300 console over an expensive computer, game companies will generally pay more attention to the higher population area for a higher profit margin. But PC still has RTS & MMOs so it's not really that dead, just more niched out than it used to be.

I could understand that logic in the early 2000s but most common computers now are at least decent gaming computers, laptops it depends, but most people have computers anyway, to use the web or other non-game applications, so the way i see it why get another machine when i can do everything on my computer, computers have gone wayyy down in price, if developers besides valve and blizzard realized this abd focused on the PC/payed equal attention to the PC as well as the console, PC gaming would be back to or better than its glory days.

I am somewhat of a PC fanboy, but I dont really mind the consoles, I just never saw the point of them

 

[Clashero]

...stop whining about not having a fancy box or a plastic prop. You still get the superior version of the game (usually with fewer bugs, better graphics, more/earlier DLC, more updates - like TF2 -, the ability to mod, RTS, MMORPG, the security of getting something through Steam and thus making sure you can play it at any computer, the option between gamepads and keyboard-mouse, and all the indie and Flash games)

Hehe, so true, it's totally worth the extra 1500$ we spend on rigs! Of course, we get games 10$ cheaper.

Hear, hear!
I do concede that fighters and racers are more comfortable on the console (assuming the default controls. That is, no driving wheel and no gamepad plugged to your USB port).

 

[Johnnyallstar]

I have a gaming PC and a 360, and I understand the issues that have been coming down with PC gaming, but you have to realize something. Not everyone has a PC that is gaming quality, considering that a decent one can run you a grand, but a $300 console is much easier for most people.

And since more people will buy a $300 console over an expensive computer, game companies will generally pay more attention to the higher population area for a higher profit margin. But PC still has RTS & MMOs so it's not really that dead, just more niched out than it used to be.

I could understand that logic in the early 2000s but most common computers now are at least decent gaming computers, laptops it depends, but most people have computers anyway, to use the web or other non-game applications, so the way i see it why get another machine when i can do everything on my computer, computers have gone wayyy down in price, if developers besides valve and blizzard realized this abd focused on the PC/payed equal attention to the PC as well as the console, PC gaming would be back to or better than its glory days.

I am somewhat of a PC fanboy, but I dont really mind the consoles, I just never saw the point of them

Agreed about the price. I picked up a $1100 laptop that plays Crysis on high, and looks fantastic, but you're missing something.

You're probably not a parent are you? To be honest, why would you want a child on the computer you use for work, or whatever when you can buy a cheaper computer and a console, so the kid will be more apt to go to the console rather than the computer you may need? It's amazing what parents will do for a little peace haha.

 

[Wakefield]

I will always prefer games on the PC, I just enjoy xbox cause I'll my friends are on it.

But I much prefer the PC versions of games. Warts and all.

 

[bushwhacker2k]

If they don't make the game good on all platforms it is released on then I get the impression they are just money-grubbing assholes.

Consoles are completely devoted to games, while computers can often be anything but. Just a point, I play tons of PC games.

 

[thiosk]

screw consoles man

baby games for baby imo

 

[Canadamus Prime]

I wouldn't worry about it. It's only a matter of time before the line that separates PC and console gaming disappears completely.