Gen1 Console game - Devastation

[Gutsman Heavy]

I could never find the PC versions in stores, and whenever I asked, they told me that it wasn't even on their databases. I got the PC version of WFC imported from the US, and I gave up on finding the PC version for FoC.

It's all digital distribution for pc these days, only the biggest releases and shovelware targeted at my mum gets a physical release.

[kup]

It's all digital distribution for pc these days, only the biggest releases and shovelware targeted at my mum gets a physical release.

Yeah, PC gaming has nearly totally moved out of shelves.

[Handsprime]

It's all digital distribution for pc these days, only the biggest releases and shovelware targeted at my mum gets a physical release.

hahaha yeah pretty much the only PC Games that get released physically are either really big, really popular, or are just really crappy point and click games made for mums :P

[DELTAprime]

Console gaming is following suit with this console generation (I own only 3 disk for my Xbox One and PS4 but over 40 games digitally). It's why EB Games' parent company Gamestop acquired Think Geek two weeks ago and has an Apple Authorised Retailer called Simply Mac that they are expanding internationally.

The physical games business is going away and will only be around for games like Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Lego Dimensions, Rock Band and Guitar Hero that have to get physical goods to the consumer. All other games can be downloaded quickly and there is no need to visit a brick and mortor store to do it.

[Handsprime]

Console gaming is following suit with this console generation (I own only 3 disk for my Xbox One and PS4 but over 40 games digitally). It's why EB Games' parent company Gamestop acquired Think Geek two weeks ago and has an Apple Authorised Retailer called Simply Mac that they are expanding internationally.

The physical games business is going away and will only be around for games like Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Lego Dimensions, Rock Band and Guitar Hero that have to get physical goods to the consumer. All other games can be downloaded quickly and there is no need to visit a brick and mortor store to do it.

Yeah but there is 2 reasons why it will be a while to the Physical market is gone

1. Internet

Obviously not everyone has access to the internet, or at least doesn't have good internet. The one at my place likes to disconnect at times so if I'm downloading a game and the internet disconnects, don't expect me to be a happy bot

2. Licensing

The biggest problem with everything going to the Digital market is actually, Licensing. Why? Look at Netflix and Steam. When Deadpool came out it was only available on steam for a few months till Activision's license ended with making Marvel games so they had to pull all the games off store, which meant the only way you could get this game is through the Physical Market (if someone had it pre-owned though)

[DELTAprime]

Yeah but there is 2 reasons why it will be a while to the Physical market is gone

1. Internet

Obviously not everyone has access to the internet, or at least doesn't have good internet. The one at my place likes to disconnect at times so if I'm downloading a game and the internet disconnects, don't expect me to be a happy bot

2. Licensing

The biggest problem with everything going to the Digital market is actually, Licensing. Why? Look at Netflix and Steam. When Deadpool came out it was only available on steam for a few months till Activision's license ended with making Marvel games so they had to pull all the games off store, which meant the only way you could get this game is through the Physical Market (if someone had it pre-owned though)

1. Just because you have bad internet doesn't mean everyone does. And if the bloody politicians can stop bickering about it and just finish the dam thing the NBN will give us great internet just like people in Europe and parts of Asia and Africa have. Also if your downloading a game and the internet disconnects the download doesn't start from scratch when you reconnect, it just starts again from where it was interrupted.

2. I can still buy digitally many games that are now out of print, like the Lego Star Wars games. And if Disney decides to not renew those licences then no big deal because I own them and can play them, delete them and redownload them as much as I like. Like it or not, physical retail is going away. At the store I work at every time we get a new planagram for the entertainment section Games, DVD's, Blu-rays and CD's get less space. People are not buying them, they are buying digital.

[Tober]

From TFW2005

Best Buy Canada have put up preorders for the new Transformers video game, Transformers Devastation, which we first learned about earlier today. From these listings, we can confirm that:
The game will be released on Xbox One, Xbox 360, Playstation 4 and Playstation 3
Five Autobots are confirmed to be playable - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Sideswipe, and Grimlock
The original voice cast will be reprising their roles, including Peter Cullen, Frank Welker and Dan Gilvezan
The game will feature five difficulty levels to provide an appropriate challenge to all fans
The plot involves Megatron harnessing Plasma Energy in an attempt to cyberform the Earth
The game is being developed by notable studio Platinum Games. It is reported that they will be bringing their signature fast action to the game, for instant robot to vehicle attacks, slam downs, counterattacks, and infinite combos

It is also reported that Transformers Devastation is coming on October 6th, 2015 - so not too long to go before we get to experience this game!

There's also a few more new images attached to the listings - one of which shows a purple Ramjet, so it looks like the Decepticon Air Warriors are also in as enemies to fight.

The Best Buy link seems to have been removed

[Gofigure]

From TFW2005



The Best Buy link seems to have been removed

Yeah seen that.....

[CBratron]

https://youtu.be/5nqo4cwctqg
Trailer from E3.
Nevermind, didn't notice the 2nd page.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I'd really like a decent single player mode as well. I just don't have time anymore for 'proper' gaming, so something I can pick up for a half-hour or so, blow thorugh some mooks in, and then put down again is perfect for me.