Re: Kh & the xbox
Uh, they are completely optional. You wouldn't be able to connect online with it, but Square doesn't even have to apply the update if they think the game does work. The only time an update is applied mandatory is when the OS changes. And even then, if there's something wrong with the game, it's up to Square to fix it. That's why we have Patches.
It is a cheap shot. But everyone has to admit that the 360 handle updates and online connectivity much better than the PS3. PS3 just have the advantage of being more open than the 360.
How so?
Actually the main point of this topic is whether Kingdom Hearts should be multiplatform, like FFXIII. This meaning that neither PS3 or 360 get any exclusive KH game. They both get a KH HD Collection. They both get KH3. Etc. As for the audience being 'numb skulls', it's called the 'lowest common denominator'. A large audience is going to be 'casual', as in they want a game that's accessible. That is where the money is and whilst yes, dumbing down a game can be detrimental (in this case, Kingdom Hearts II, which was critically worse than Kingdom Hearts), but if it brings in a wider audience then why not?
Definite how you want it to be incorporated.
Those updated would cost Square a lot of extra money that they're not willing to part with.
Uh, they are completely optional. You wouldn't be able to connect online with it, but Square doesn't even have to apply the update if they think the game does work. The only time an update is applied mandatory is when the OS changes. And even then, if there's something wrong with the game, it's up to Square to fix it. That's why we have Patches.
As for the Demo comment, that's a cheap shot, it's just a couple extra minutes.
It is a cheap shot. But everyone has to admit that the 360 handle updates and online connectivity much better than the PS3. PS3 just have the advantage of being more open than the 360.
Though, I agree with both of you on the subject. I hear a lot of mentions that it would expand the community, that's not completely a good thing.
How so?
A major piece of the Xbox user base are complete numb skulls, being a budget system it's bound to attract more trash, PS3 isn't free of this either but there's a clear difference between both consoles user base. Both consoles have their strengths and weaknesses but in this case I think I'll pass, I've dropped too much money into Kingdom Hearts on the Playstation side to be interested in my Xbox for a Kingdom Hearts fix.
Actually the main point of this topic is whether Kingdom Hearts should be multiplatform, like FFXIII. This meaning that neither PS3 or 360 get any exclusive KH game. They both get a KH HD Collection. They both get KH3. Etc. As for the audience being 'numb skulls', it's called the 'lowest common denominator'. A large audience is going to be 'casual', as in they want a game that's accessible. That is where the money is and whilst yes, dumbing down a game can be detrimental (in this case, Kingdom Hearts II, which was critically worse than Kingdom Hearts), but if it brings in a wider audience then why not?
If the games had a need for Xbox live support than I might change my mind but that's not happening.
Definite how you want it to be incorporated.