Uncharted 3 is stated as filling an entire dual-layer 50GB Blu-ray disc. Goes without saying that games will have even better graphics, more complex animations, physics, increased AI intelligence, effects, etc. That takes up space which means games that will eclipse Uncharted 3 in the next generation.

So, does anyone really want to download a 90GB game? Don’t forget that your ISP is watching the amount of bandwidth you’re using and in most cases setting up hard and fast data caps.

Even being conservative at 40GB imagine having an entire library of full-retail games (15 games at 40GB would be approximately 600GB), a handful of smaller XBL games (averaging 3GB), demos, movies (1080p, lossy sound, 3D), full albums, pictures, apps; the HDD in this sucker would have to be no less than 10 to 20 terabytes with the ability to expand the memory to a petabyte.

Hell, maybe an exabyte (million terabytes for those keeping count) if we’re talking about a 10-year lifecycle. Maybe I’m overestimating but if the average game is 90GB instead of 40GB then you’ll need insane amounts of space.

Almost forgot about map packs and add-ons. Yeah, definitely an exabyte.

@Rydak:

I couldn’t agree more, you real life buddy of mine you. +1

Let’s take a look at Nintendo’s conference with the Wii U. I was interested in seeing what kind of games or possible system seller they were going to present, but Reggie took up a lot of time saying how they have so much to show and they don’t have enough time to show everything, and then we got NintendoLand.

These types of things can be neat and fun to mess around with, but I’m not sold on that stuff. I just want my games. T_T

At least it seems the developers have the devkits and will be able to show games along with the announcement of the new consoles… hopefully.

@yurixtaka: Microsoft is lame? How? What did you get from them that is lame? The only thing negative about them is not having an extensive portfolio of first party exclusives compared to Sony and Nintendo. What they do right is stand out in different ways though and still push some quality first party titles. I can tell you wont care since you seem to have a blind hatred toward Microsoft.

@mateuspradosousa: I agree, Agnis Philosophy looks really cool!

@yurixtaka: shut up please

Thanks man. I love you too!

/runs in slow motion towards Locksus, arms outstretched while chariots of fire plays in the background.

@rockman29: Yeah, that comment pushed it over the edge quite a bit. It’s even more disrespectful when you’re trying to be rational with someone, and you get a response like that.

I’ve gone ahead and banned his e-mail/IP (first ban of the site).

The situation’s making me consider looking into an alternative comment system for the site – one where users can moderate and force-hide comments like these. I’m thinking of Disqus – their new 2012 update looks gorgeous – but I want to see if I’d be able to integrate it with registration on the site.

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Edit: Staying on topic. This document leak is interesting. My guess is that a portion of it is indeed true. I still question the suggested release date and price point.

@rockman29: I think public mockery is a better deterrent against trolling. Unless this guy is serious, in which case a ban might be more effective.

@Rafi: But fanboyism is like nationality, so technically it’s not a civil war. The other countries/console kingdoms must be crushed!

Hail to the Empire!

@big drew: You can’t sit on the fence. You must take sides and FIGHT TO THE DEATH FOR CONSOLE HONOUR!

@Sal Romano: Sal, I think you should probably make a bit of an example here…

Calling people ‘gay’ in a derogatory form and stupid and such is probably prima facie enough to think of post deletion or even a temp ban.

Even just using the eff word in general towards other posters is not cool. Not something I want to see on this nice site.

Just saying. You’re the admin, so it’s up to you.

@Malcolm Reynolds:
Lol well at least you can be taken seriously whereas he cannot :D You’re really my favourite troll ever =D

No, seriously, I love you.

@yurixtaka: You DO realize Sal is the owner of this site, right?

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