Everytime I go into a game shop i see a smaller shelf for the PC games. It seems that its only use is MMO's and I can see consoles getting them. I was just wondering whether people believe computer will be needed for gaming and if they thought it was sad that PC gaming is in its last years.
The fall of PC gaming
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People have been predicting the end of PC gaming for almost as long as they have been predicting the end of the world.
Neither are going to happen.
Neither are going to happen.
PC gaming isn't dieing because Game stores don't have a zillion copies of PC games ordered, hell at Fry's they have the biggest collection I've seen, but anyway, that doesn't mean shit, game stores have always been more console based because that's how you get console games, you go to the store and buy it...no alternatives except ordering online.
EDIT: Oh, PC games are abundant in Fry's and they are always restocking, you may want to start going there, because it's the opposite for consoles, and then "vice versa" for Gamestop and such.
EDIT: Oh, PC games are abundant in Fry's and they are always restocking, you may want to start going there, because it's the opposite for consoles, and then "vice versa" for Gamestop and such.
Right, people have been saying 'PC gaming's dying' for so long, it's lost all meaning. Things don't die over the course of that many years. If I shoot you in the heart, you're dead in a second. You don't walk away and die ten years later. As for the first post, only MMOs?? Sim games, Civilization, does this mean nothing to you? PC gaming is, in my opinion, stronger than it was five years ago. Plus, do you think WoW's subscriptions are shrinking every month??? As long as computers get stronger every year, so will the games market for them.meatloaf231 post=9.68964.645064 said:
You see, there are many people who would completely disagree with you right then and there. They'd pull up charts, they'd tell you that there are plenty of games on the PC, they'd show you that big ass long list of PC exclusives on that one website.agerdemon post=9.68964.645121 said:
I'm no PC gamer, I have my reasons, but even I know that the statements you're making (with no offense to you personally) are completely idiotic with no back up on your theory except for PC games on shelfs.
and these types of threads test 94% positive to start a flame war between PC and Consoles even though they are both merging anyway to make the Ponsole or the Con...celles?
You make a good point obviously PC games are sold online and the PC will always have the best graphics. But if there is a game on a console I find myself getting it on the xbox and there are very little exclusives for the PC (Crysis and STALKER me thinks). I've just always loved PC gaming and felt like its not as required as it used to. Sorry for every putting up the thread.Jumplion post=9.68964.645149 said:
i don't have enough money for a future PC with an angry face drawn on it. my current gen laptop barely runs BF2 and iTunes at the same time. i could mod or add parts, but i fear breaking the computer and losing my warranty.
Thats because Steam has essentially taken over the smarter end of the pc gaming market.
Isn't it sort of pointless to have a shelf of games at a store that can be downloaded from home for much less?
Isn't it sort of pointless to have a shelf of games at a store that can be downloaded from home for much less?
I just order online when I do buy a PC game. On a brighter note I have recieved my replacement laptop mainboard I'll be able to play The Witcher again soon! *Dances*
I think some of the reason for the fact that PC games have gotten less shelf-space (sp?) is due to the popularity of steam - who in their right mind would go outside to buy something when they can just stay inside with their trusty PC
oddly, the last time I was in a games shop most of the PC games on the shelves were "old" blizzard titles like Diablo II, Warcraft III and Starcraft.
oddly, the last time I was in a games shop most of the PC games on the shelves were "old" blizzard titles like Diablo II, Warcraft III and Starcraft.
Seriously, don't ever say that. You will probably be flamed by PC fanboys. the PC is not dead and will never be dead. In fact, PC has more of a chance to survive then the consoles, because everyone has a PC, there are plenty of cheap to make, indie games and games bored housewives play. World of Warcraft has probably made more money then any other game in history and has over 10 Million subscribers. PC gaming is a true gem of the industry, as it avoids a lot of the problems with consoles and is far more accessible. Oh, and N.K, I always get a hard copy of a game, its more convenient and I don't download it again if I need to uninstall it.
People were saying the same thing over a decade ago when Playstation showed up.meatloaf231 post=9.68964.645064 said:
Accessible? Surely you jest. One of the distinct advantages of console gaming is its great accessibility compared to PC gaming. Just press the power button and start playing.Crazybuddha56 post=9.68964.645632 said:
Actually, the world is definitely going to end. Even before the sun goes nova, it'll expand to be a red giant and Earth's orbit will be inside it.meatloaf231 post=9.68964.645064 said:
Fortunately, we've got a few billion years yet before that happens.
As long as people use personal computers, they will play PC games.
If I don't have to go to a store to buy them, so much the better.
They will. The problem is that those games might be pretty mediocre and dull.Razzle Bathbone post=9.68964.645691 said: