PS4 screwed?

[Indra Echo]

Xbox1 and PS4 have PC architecture. While the 360 and PS3 versions would have to be "abandoned" as they are incompatible. It should make it easy to port the PC version to the new system, thus hopefully easier to update.

The only questions remains is how long will the old systems be supported, and whether or not Trion things it's financially worth it to port the games to two new system.

Oh and whether the PC and new console versions (if there are ones) get a graphical upgrade in any form.

Considering that the games for the PS2 continued to be developed well into the life of the PS3, it all hinges on the user base for any platform. I can create something meant for a defunct platform if there's a demand. If however there isn't and things switch over rapidly to next gen then yes those might get the attention. That's unlikely given the state of the economy and the questionable nature of any new product. Also, typically at launch units are in a rather short supply so devs are reluctant to put all their eggs in one basket. The PS4 and One may have a larger volume of units available, but demand and use will determine how quickly a past gen game's life diminishes.

I want a PS4 but only might get it right away based on a lot of things. I may one day want an xbox 1, but that has bigger question marks attached to it. When I get a PS4, I'd consider Defiance or just continue playing it as I do now. I won't play it exclusively since I rarely do that with games now (and Killzone-Shadowfall is calling my name). But I will play Defiance in one form or another. I'm interested in seeing where they go with it and I have fun playing it.

[Jay Common]

Because I enjoy the game...

Some people forget that games are made to be enjoyed


Glad there is someone else who just genuinely enjoys the game, rather than all the endless griping I read on the forums. Kudos to you sir.

[Indra Echo]

Some people forget that games are made to be enjoyed


Glad there is someone else who just genuinely enjoys the game, rather than all the endless griping I read on the forums. Kudos to you sir.

Exactly. A lot of this stuff reminds me of the kid who just got a new bike and can't wait for Christmas. People do need to do better at enjoying what they have rather than constantly looking for the next shiny thing. They end up never enjoying anything.

There was an article once that stated that less than half the people that start a game every finishes it. That means they either didn't like the game (possible) or just saw some new shiny thing to chase after that they'd never finish (equally possible). Other people have more limited finances and may get one game a year or have to sell all the ones they have to get a new one.

[Daholic]

Some people forget that games are made to be enjoyed


Glad there is someone else who just genuinely enjoys the game, rather than all the endless griping I read on the forums. Kudos to you sir.

You can enjoy the game till the cows come home, but if other people don't enjoy it enough to buy on next gen, then........

[Indra Echo]

You can enjoy the game till the cows come home, but if other people don't enjoy it enough to buy on next gen, then........

Well the same could be said back to you. You can dislike it till the cows come home, and if other people do enjoy it enough to buy on the next gen, then......

The thing is neither you nor I have any statistics on which to base any assumptions. But since this game was made by Trion and not under Activision's umbrella or EA's, they have more to lose if someone doesn't like it. Activision and EA can calculate that they don't care if a large segment of gamers hate one of their products so they have no vested interest in doing anything any better.

[Atticus Batman]

Exactly. A lot of this stuff reminds me of the kid who just got a new bike and can't wait for Christmas. People do need to do better at enjoying what they have rather than constantly looking for the next shiny thing. They end up never enjoying anything.

There was an article once that stated that less than half the people that start a game every finishes it. That means they either didn't like the game (possible) or just saw some new shiny thing to chase after that they'd never finish (equally possible). Other people have more limited finances and may get one game a year or have to sell all the ones they have to get a new one.

Seems like you know me, Indra!

I do sometimes manage to come up with enough for a cheap game later in the year, but only buy 1 big (or expensive game) a year due to finances.

[Defy]

is there backward compatibility

[Atticus Batman]

is there backward compatibility

No not from what I've seen

[JonDav]

I honestly don't see this coming to next gen platforms. It wasn't a big seller on the current platforms and has been a nightmare on three platforms. Why would Trion add two more? To add more financial disappointment? What incentive do the majority, who ignored defiance on the current consoles, have to buy it on newer ones? Nothing at all.

[Assasino]

Defiance for next gen consoles, i doubt it.
Plus would you actually want it on next gen? With all the great games coming out for the new consoles
i certainly would not care if it makes it there or not. Granted i will still keep my PS3 for a few more years
i just cannot see myself come back to Defiance.