Topic: Bitmob - 10 Reasons Why PC Gaming Is In The Gutter

[MysterD]

Bitmob -> Top 10 Reasons Why PC Gaming Is In The Gutter.

I hate to say it, as a PC Gamer and all...but the list is pretty damn accurate.

Discuss.

[Xessive]

Good list. With one exception, all the issues are actually the results of console-focused developers/publishers.

[idolminds]

#3 was a stupid reason. I've never encountered anything like that.

[Xessive]

#3 was a stupid reason. I've never encountered anything like that.

Yeah, I've had a much worse experience with console gamers. That's saying a lot when over 90% of my online time has been on PC.

[bullshark]

The online PC users are worse than the Xbox users.  I'm not sure what universe that person is from but it ain't this one.  As for the other stuff, I'm not an expert on the subject but they have been heralding the death of the PC for years now.  When it happens I think there will be a replacement of sorts to fill the gap or a complete consolidation of gaming entertainment of some form, if that makes sense.

[scottws]

PC gaming will only die when developers start losing money on the PC.  As log as they are making money overall, they will continue to release titles.  That said, this doesn't mean they will cater to the strengths of the PC on the PC version of the game.  We are seeing that this is quite common these days.

[Pugnate]

I hate articles like this because I've felt we've discussed them to death.

[bullshark]

True and true.

[MysterD]

Good list. With one exception, all the issues are actually the results of console-focused developers/publishers.

I'd say that should've been mentioned on #9 on his list.

[Cobra951]

I hate articles like this because I've felt we've discussed them to death.

True enough, but I still have to comment.  PC gamers are in a tough spot, one I don't see abating anytime soon.  If anything, it will get worse.  Console gamers are not to blame for the PC-market's woes.  It's unfair to cast them in such a negative light.  It's unfair to blame developers for seeking the greenest pastures.  And dedicated gaming devices will only continue to close the gap on the gaming advantages of multipurpose PCs in the future.  You can shake your fist at it, or you can make the best of it, which means to experience the best of it across the board.

[Pugnate]

Yea I don't blame consoles at all. It is silly to be jealous of your neighbor's farm. Improve your own.

[MysterD]

True enough, but I still have to comment.  PC gamers are in a tough spot, one I don't see abating anytime soon.  If anything, it will get worse.  Console gamers are not to blame for the PC-market's woes.  It's unfair to cast them in such a negative light.  It's unfair to blame developers for seeking the greenest pastures.  And dedicated gaming devices will only continue to close the gap on the gaming advantages of multipurpose PCs in the future.  You can shake your fist at it, or you can make the best of it, which means to experience the best of it across the board.

See, that's the problem - the gaming experience ISN'T across the board in most instances.

And usually, of late, the PC experience has been the one getting screwed-up...
Whether it's...
PC version's UI sucks compared to console version UI;
PC version's controls a botched - see Resident Evil 4 PC;
PC version NOT getting DLC's and the console gets DLC's;
PC version NOT performing well on most PC's;
PC version has locked-out and encrypted files like Bulletstorm PC has so it can't be tweaked;
PC version getting much nastier DRM than consoles; etc etc.
This is ALL step in the wrong direction.

Not often does it wind-up where the console experience winds up vastly inferior to the PC version anymore - see Risen PC vs. 360; and also DAO PC vs. consoles. Even this - this is a step in the wrong direction, too.
 
If anything - console gaming needs to be leveled-up closer to the PC. So, yes - KB/mouse support on the consoles would be a bloody start. I mean, why not? We have X360 controller support on the PC.

[Cobra951]

You misunderstood me.  I meant experience the best in the real world, not your ideal, imaginary world.  Sometimes the best version is indeed on a console, because that is what it was designed for.