THE BORE

General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: abrader on January 16, 2008, 08:58:26 PM

Title: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: abrader on January 16, 2008, 08:58:26 PM

Seems so....

- Most successful XBLA/PSN games would make good coin-op

- smaller amounts of money spent for less complex more instantly gratifying gaming experiences.

From a sales standpoint - the pricepoint easily positions this market to take off and really enhance current/next gen console software sales and profits.

I dont include virtual console in this. I am talking new exclusive games that are downloadable only.

What say you?

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: Rman on January 16, 2008, 09:12:10 PM

In a sense.  The best DL games are very reminiscent of the arcade experience.

-Quick burst of fun
-Scores matter.  Beating everyone else's score moreso
-Addictive gameplay

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: hyp on January 16, 2008, 09:15:22 PM

all that's missing are the physical fights and pushing/shoving to get a glance of who's playing.  that's the shit i'll miss.  i almost got into a couple fights back in the day when SF2 was hot.

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: abrader on January 16, 2008, 09:31:40 PM

yo remember when the new premier games of the week would come out and the arcade owner or machine distributor would put that extra display monitor up top so passers by and the crowd could see?

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: demi on January 17, 2008, 02:19:39 AM

And much like Arcades, nobody is playing them! :lol

I can't find shit for matches on Puzzle Fighter

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: drew on January 17, 2008, 02:26:35 AM

It's a shame they only really have a 1-2 month lifespan in that regard.  I still haven't finished space giraffe, it's like after that one month period all motivation dies in a fire.  Same with Geometry Wars.   :(

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: MCD on January 17, 2008, 02:40:59 AM

Quote from: Groo on January 17, 2008, 02:29:01 AM

Yeah, there needs to be a central lobby so you can look for opponents.

HOME  :o

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: drew on January 17, 2008, 02:46:14 AM

Preferably something that doesn't induce douche chills.

;D

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: Powerslave on January 17, 2008, 08:57:54 AM

Home gives you douche chills?

Title: Re: So arent console downloadable games the new coin-op?
Post by: abrader on January 17, 2008, 10:56:01 AM

Toxic shock syndrome?