The next generation of consoles

[Joeiss]

I was just thinking. Since all three console makers have stated that they will be participating in the next generation of console gaming, I was wondering about the big games and the big needs that each system will have at their launch date.

For the next Nintendo system, we have to see a great online strategy. Make voice chat a must for all games (like Xbox Live). This is a great thing to have IMO. And for the blockbuster game to have for launch, I think that it would have to be an online Pokemon RPG. This will be a MMORPG (or whatever the initials are). Imagine this, a huge world for your custom character to go running around in, using voice commands to order around your Pokemon, challenging other trainers wondering around, and catching the hundreds of thousands of Pokemon that inhabit the world. Now this, my friends would be one HELL OF A GAME.

For the next Sony system, I think that they would need a new SOCOM game, or possibly a new Gran Tourismo or Auto Modellista game (depending on how well it does in North America). The SOCOM game would be unbelievable just like the original, and there will be excellent servers, and voice chat once again. The Gran Tourismo game will be online definately, with the posibility of tournaments to win prizes and such. For online, I think that the headset for all games is a must, so Sony should follow MS's example.

For the next MicroSoft system, I think that they should keep on doing what they are doing. It will obviously have a great online strategy, with voice chat and all. Also, I think that we will see a Halo game and a HUGE online RPG (maybe, oh damnit.. I forget that name of that sweet RPG coming out for Xbox soon, but the sequal, lol). Also, I would expect something big from Rare in the first 3-6 months of the system's life.


So, share your thoughts on the online modes and games of the first generation of games for the next generation of systems! Please post your thoughts on all three consoles, not just your favourite.