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Oh yeah. Dropping LMP isn't just dumb from a "fun" perspective, it's also a stupid business decision: LMP is the one place where Consoles are inarguably superio
by qwertyuiop924 10y ago
Oh yeah. Dropping LMP isn't just dumb from a "fun" perspective, it's also a stupid business decision: LMP is the one place where Consoles are inarguably superior to PCs. By tossing it out, you're tossing away a major selling point for your system.
- shuntress 10y agoI think the gap that makes Consoles 'inarguably superior' in local multiplayer is going to close rapidly as the steam link's issues get worked out. But I do agree, Consoles (Specifically Nintendo's) are currently inarguably superior by a wide margin for local multiplayer. And local multiplayer games provide distinct enjoyment that remote multiplayer games cannot replicate effectively.
- qwertyuiop924 10y agoSteam link is effectively just a way of turning your PC into a more console-like device. But most of us don't have Steam Link or an HTPC, so consoles are more convenient, which has always been the console tradeoff: loss of control for added convenience.
- eropple 10y agoThe Steam Link's primary issue for local multiplayer is the speed of light. It's kind of intractable.
- mcphage 10y ago> Dropping LMP isn't just dumb from a "fun" perspective, it's also a stupid business decision [...] By tossing it out, you're tossing away a major selling point for your system. It seems to have worked out pretty well for Sony and Microsoft—and the manufacturer that does still focus on LMP (Nintendo) is struggling. So I don't think it's actually a major selling point. I mean, I wish it were; that's one of the things that I love best about Nintendo hardware. But it really doesn't seem like it is.
- fsloth 10y agoAt least several Xbox one titles seem to have local multiplayer. Skylanders is a good example.
- mcphage 10y agoHow many of them are Microsoft published, and how many of them are cross-platform?
- fsloth 10y agoSorry, no idea. I don't really see what the difference is from user perspective either way (as long as the feature is compatible with the underlying hardware). My experience is that of a bystander with fairly high standards none the less. My kids seem to love Skylanders, Disney Infinity and Plants vs Zombies Garden warfare local multiplayer on Xbox one and what I observe works great.
- qwertyuiop924 10y agoThose ones do, but the games for which this is true are increasingly rare. It's no longer an assumption with multiplayer games.
- blakeyrat 10y agoMicrosoft never dropped local multiplayer. Just as many kids younger than you have those same nostalgic memories about going over to a friend's house and playing 4-player Halo 2 or Rock Band. They might not "focus" on it (whatever that means-- it has the feature, it works, what more "focus" do you need?), I suppose.
- qwertyuiop924 10y agoIt's the focus that I'm talking about: LMP is an increasingly rare feature in games, save indies (which usually don't have online MP), and a few genres (Fighting Games, Rhythm Games). For example, AFAIK the new Halos don't have LMP. I know several other shooters have dropped it.
- jbpetersen 10y agoOnly because multiple controllers are practically standard when it comes to consoles. Grab a few gamepads that easily fit in a laptop bag and there's a plethora of great options for local multiplayer. Spelunky (the remake) is a personal favorite.
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