JM: That one or the GTi?
JC: Uh....(mumbling)
(audience laughing)
JC: I think I would rather stick to the GTi instead because it's more powerful, more sublime, more fun, and enjoyable to have than the GTD. Think about it, the GTD is nothing more of a GTi with some underpowered diesel engine that meets with the Euro 6 emission rubbish but even though it's underpowered, it still behaves just like a GTi.
JM: Yeah, and can we do the news, now?
RH: And the news, ladies and gentlemen and since it's E3 week, the next-gen console wars has just begun because Sony finally unveiled the PS4...in the flesh. Look...
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| Sony PS4 |
(ahh)
RH: Take a look at it, it looks nice but there's a hint of confusion though.
JC: Oh yeah, right. How does it compare to the Xbox One?
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| XBOX One |
RH: Well, first of all, the pricing. Because while Microsoft announced that it will be cost around $499, the PS4 costs around $399, making it a hundred dollars less than the X1 so why did Sony manage to cost it a hundred dollars less?
JC: I don't know man. But let's talk first about the XBOX One first. Anyway, it says here that the new X1 checks for an internet connection to ensure that all apps are updated and games required cloud access can be played. Says here that most games can be played offline for a day before re-establishing a connection. Also, with X1 games can be stored via cloud services, an owner can log on to a friend's console and access their own games. That sounds clever...
(audience laughing)
RH: Yeah, pretty clever. And here's the best X1 bit...players can let friends borrow their games if the borrower is on his/her friends list for 30 days.
JC: Really? You can borrow a game from a friend?
RH: Indeed and since a lot of XBOX fans concerning about privacy issues, the X1's Kinect will not record and upload conversations. That was verified by Microsoft so this thing's not spying on you. Don't worry.
JC: So...even with the X1 off, does the Kinect mic still operates?
JM: Well, yeah. It responds only to the "XBOX ON" command but it can also be turned off.
JC: Well, what a relief. So, what about the PS3?
RH: There's some good news though. Although, there's a bit of bad news so let's start with the good parts. First off, like the PS3, the PS4 is region-free, meaning you can play any kind of PS4 game you like even if it came from another country. Also good is that the PS4 will not have additional restrictions on used games.
JC: So...which means...
RH: Yeah. I know. Users can trade, borrow, lend, or sell games like previous-generation console games! Brilliant!
(cheers and applause)
JC: So, what's the bad news?
RH: Bad news is...well, the console will require a PlayStation Plus service subscription for online multiplayer games. If you don't know what that is, it's a premium subscription for PlayStation gamers. Much like the XBOX Live Gold but with some added fanciness like free or discounted games offered on the PlayStation. Anyway, PS Plus subscription costs 1,300 yen (about US$13) for 90 days in Japan, and US$9.99 or 6.99 Euros for 30 days in those respective regions.
JC: So...main question is...the X1 or the PS4?
(audience laughing)
RH: Oh man...that's going to be way too difficult. I know, I had the cash but I can't decide just yet...Can we move on?
JC: Oh, okay. Anyway, Tekken's going to launch it's first ever Free-To-Play game called Tekken Revolution and it's available only on the PlayStation Network on the PS3 console and it offers eight characters in Arcade mode as well as online Ranked and Player Matches. Also, TR will be implementing a level-up system which gamers can boost their character's Strength, Endurance and Vigor, to create a combatant tuned to individual play styles. That's clever but impressive.
JM: Yeah, but why only on the PS3? Why not on the XBOX Live?
JC: Well, sadly James, there's a hint of a problem because a concerned Tekken fan asked the series creator, which goes by Harada-san, asking why the Tekken Revolution is available only on the PS3 and why not in the X360 console. He said "Ask Microsoft yourself. I already asked them about free to play of the console last year."
(audience laughing)
RH: Wait...Harada-san already asked Microsoft about this last year? I wonder...
JC: We don't know. Maybe Microsoft kinda rejected the offer because...think about it folks, sales of the XBOX 360 had been plummeted over the weeks and this kind of move, which Harada-san stated, that it wasn't the choice of Namco Bandai. Whatever that means, this is disappointing to label Tekken Revolution a PSN-exclusive but...something's fishy going around here...
RH: What is it?
(audience laughing)
JC: Oh, never mind about that. I was just...thinking...Yep...My mind just says...(mimics Isabella) "Whatcha Doin?"
(audience laughing)
JC: Anyway, BIG NEWS!
JM: What?
JC: No no...Not Good News, BIG NEWS! You know that Tatiana Maslany, the gal who took a big break as the heroine from the recently concluded BBC America drama, Orphan Black? The one that she was nominated for the CRITICS CHOICE AWARD? Well, good news! She won!
RH: She won?
JC: Yes! Tatiana Maslany, thanks for being Sarah and the other clones in Orphan Black, won the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series! Here she is...
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| Tatiana Maslany |
JC: Loud and proud!
(cheers and applause)
JM: Yeah, and the main concern for Ms. Tatiana Maslany about winning the award is...how are her clones going to react?
(audience laughing)
JC: Not sure about that. Be patient and oh! That reminds me! TVR! The once defunct carmaker behind the Tuscan and the wild Sagaris, it's back!
(huh?)
JC: No, really! TVR's back! That's THUNDEROUS NEWS! Says here that TVR is now back and has a new owner...
RH: Let me guess...is it Russian?
(audience laughing)
JC: Nope. Some British businessman both the rights to TVR and the new owner of TVR goes by the name of Les Edgar. He bought the rights from its former Russian businessboy. The new owner says that he had a lot of ideas for the sports car brand and "won't make the mistakes that have been made in the past".
RH: So...what could that be for the new TVR?
JC: We're not sure but oh! That's the end of the news!
RH: And actually, while wrapping up this segment, check out the exclusive trailer for the upcoming Phineas and Ferb MISSION MARVEL TV Special. Watch the trailer: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/06/06/phineas-and-ferb-mission-marvel-exclusive-trailer/2395335/
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