BEYOND has long been the fan boy call from the Sony PlayStation fanbase thanks to a very popular podcast by IGN. It’s also part of the title of their upcoming exclusive Beyond: Two Souls and now it’s part of their ambush marketing plan against Microsoft.
In certain countries right now if you search for Xbox or Xbox related goodies on Google you will end up seeing this banner advert
I have to say I absolutely love the cross over into a new generation, there is so much news to cover. So much back stabbing and quirky marketing ploys and oh so many rumours to sink our teeth into.
The best part of all however is how we can open up some blue sky thinking.
What title does the hard core gaming community want so badly that they will go out and purchase a brand new console just to play that one single game? What title would Microsoft or Sony need to throw the bank at to guarantee them a head start in this generation with the core gamer?
Sony has already announced that GT6 is coming to the PlayStation 3. Call of Duty is coming to all the consoles, GTA V is coming to both the Xbox 360 and PS3 so what other massive title could someone steal as a console exclusive that would make fanboys lose their minds?
I totally didn’t make that abomination of an attempt at box art I swear… okay maybe did.
But can you imagine the reaction if Microsoft threw their considerable cash flow at Valve to get Steam and Half Life 3 on their console?
Last Updated: May 21, 2013
Kaya
May 21, 2013 at 11:23
Half-Life 3 and Steam on Xbox… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnWf1sQkjY
umar bastra
May 21, 2013 at 11:31
Agree. Saw Half Life 3..and I jizzed in my pants
Gordon Free- Jizzed in my pants
Luke Lange
May 21, 2013 at 12:34
Lol, these okes crack me up
Zubayr Bhyat
May 21, 2013 at 11:29
It’s more than a game apparently.
umar bastra
May 21, 2013 at 11:30
If Half life 3 should ever come out on the new xbox, I will, in this order do the following
1.Cry
2.Binge Eat
3.Jizz
4.Buy new Xbox
Zubayr Bhyat
May 21, 2013 at 11:34
I pray for such things. You know how hard it is to find that damn orange box for xbox these days?
umar bastra
May 21, 2013 at 11:42
Indeed, this guy is selling though
http://www.sagamer.co.za/forum/showthread.php?118950-Some-random-games-for-trade-or-sale
Zubayr Bhyat
May 21, 2013 at 11:48
bugger 😛 HL3 then.
Trevor Davies
May 21, 2013 at 11:40
I don’t see Steam ending up on consoles. Why would MS or Sony want another distribution service on their hardware? Plus big picture mode is their attempt to get PCs into the living room too.
Mark Treloar
May 21, 2013 at 11:52
Actually the PS3 already has Steam. Also with Sony using X86 architecture in the PS$ it may make sense to support them.
Trevor Davies
May 21, 2013 at 12:04
I’ve learnt something new today. I don’t remember ever seeing Valve mention it. It could be a real game-changer for the PS4 if it works well.
Mark Treloar
May 21, 2013 at 12:18
Sony has already hinted at cross platform compatibility, whether this is just between their own devices or PC we will still need to find out. Portal 2 though was cross compatible with the PC through Steam.
CaptainNemo42
May 21, 2013 at 12:26
I actually only learned that a week ago. A friend and I wanted to co-op Portal 2 on playstation, and we had to sign into steam using what they call a “steam overlay.”
Mark Treloar
May 21, 2013 at 12:18
Sony has already hinted at cross platform compatibility, whether this is just between their own devices or PC we will still need to find out. Portal 2 though was cross compatible with the PC through Steam.
Mark Treloar
May 21, 2013 at 11:50
Never happen. Considering how much Gabe Newell detests Microsoft’s changes to Windows which would extend to the new Xbox he would never allow it to become an exclusive.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
May 21, 2013 at 12:05
I think a Half Life 3 xbox exclusive would not only destroy playstation but the PC market as well. There would be vast graveyards of gaming PC’s just lying there rusting away while everyone on the planet sits and plays HL:3.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
May 21, 2013 at 12:05
I think a Half Life 3 xbox exclusive would not only destroy playstation but the PC market as well. There would be vast graveyards of gaming PC’s just lying there rusting away while everyone on the planet sits and plays HL:3.
Admiral Chief Commander
May 21, 2013 at 12:06
DAT HALF LIFE
O_O
Admiral Chief Commander
May 21, 2013 at 12:06
DAT HALF LIFE
O_O
Aussious
May 21, 2013 at 12:09
Its all in the games, less casual shit more games.
Tero
May 21, 2013 at 12:36
Half life 3 will be fantastic! Xbox best
Tero
May 21, 2013 at 12:36
Half life 3 will be fantastic! Xbox best
Trevor Davies
May 21, 2013 at 13:19
Half-Life 3 is starting to fester like DNF, maybe we’ll be lucky & Gearbox will finish it too 😉
Slade Boender
May 21, 2013 at 13:34
Diablo 3 anyone?
Sageville
May 21, 2013 at 13:40
Ok, Ok, I see where yawl Going….
Heres my Stir for the day…
Xbox Releases Half-life 3 via a Steam Overlay on their console….. But it must have an always on connection / DRM to play.
Do you Buy said Xbox?
William O'Connor
May 22, 2013 at 01:04
Valve one pick sides, no matter how much money they are offered they could make more selling the game on both consoles, not to mention they have been partnering with Sony recently to get more Indie games released on both Steam and PSN