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**old_gregg** · 06-16-2010, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by falafel View Post

Its clear that Sony needed to add some sort of revenue stream to the PSN. While the free online play model is nice, it apparently isn't sustainable. This is the first move towards charging for online access. It probably won't come for the PS3, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a new revamped (and fee-based) PSN rolled out for the PS4.

I don't get why people dislike psn. Games are either hosted by players or a third party; sony does not host anything but the dlc. Matchmaking is also provided by a third part, ie activision. The ball is in their court to eliminate lag.

**falafel** · 06-16-2010, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by camleish View Post

I don't get why people dislike psn. Games are either hosted by players or a third party; sony does not host anything but the dlc. Matchmaking is also provided by a third part, ie activision. The ball is in their court to eliminate lag.

I didn't say I didn't like it -- however I will say it is inferior to XBL, as would most gamers.

As to whose court the ball is in, gamers are going to hold Sony, not Activision, responsible for problems in online gaming. Sony needs to take responsibility for what it calls "PlayStation" network.

**old_gregg** · 06-16-2010, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by falafel View Post

I didn't say I didn't like it -- however I will say it is inferior to XBL, as would most gamers.

As to whose court the ball is in, gamers are going to hold Sony, not Activision, responsible for problems in online gaming. Sony needs to take responsibility for what it calls "PlayStation" network.

Why is xbl superior? A game hosted by players can only be as good as the host's connection. This is not unique to psn, and a premise to the argument that mw2 or other decentralized games is intrinsically better on xbl would have to include a generalization regarding ps3 and xbox owners' connections. Naw wut I mean?

**FN Phat** · 06-16-2010, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by camleish View Post

Why is xbl superior? A game hosted by players can only be as good as the host's connection. This is not unique to psn, and a premise to the argument that mw2 or other decentralized games is intrinsically better on xbl would have to include a generalization regarding ps3 and xbox owners' connections. Naw wut I mean?

Someone who can afford a yearly fee for online gaming can usually afford a good connection. What about someone who gets it for free? I'm just sayin'!

**falafel** · 06-16-2010, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by camleish View Post

Why is xbl superior? A game hosted by players can only be as good as the host's connection. This is not unique to psn, and a premise to the argument that mw2 or other decentralized games is intrinsically better on xbl would have to include a generalization regarding ps3 and xbox owners' connections. Naw wut I mean?

Sure, I know what you're saying. I don't know why the connection is better, why the games hosted on XBL are more reliable, or why the voice communication is superior. My experience using both networks tells me XbL is just better. I haven't ever cared to understand the technical reasons why is XBL is better.

Ftr, I'm not saying that XBL is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better that there's no comparison. But for me, its worth the $2.68 a month I pay for XBL.

**FN Phat** · 06-16-2010, 08:00 PM

Black Ops gameplay recorded from this weeks E3 show:

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**falafel** · 06-16-2010, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by FN Phat View Post

Black Ops gameplay recorded from this weeks E3 show:

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Graphic. The part where that dude that was knifed was hardcore.

**FN Phat** · 06-16-2010, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by falafel View Post

Graphic. The part where that dude that was knifed was hardcore.

I thought the tunnel sequence was pretty intense. I liked the part when they slowed down the bullet. As someone mentioned in the comments of the video, it would make for a cool kill cam.

**RobinFinderson** · 06-16-2010, 11:17 PM