GTA & Next-Gen Console Updates

Righto just letting people know that we had a rep come in store the other day, he had a chat with us about marketing etc. and letting us know when GTA V will be out. He explained that there will be 3 versions of GTA V, a regular copy, a special DLC version and a limited statue version with extras. No clue as to what the statue will be, or the price range but if it's anything like all the other games being launched, they'd go like this: £44.99 (Standard), £59.99 (DLC) and £89.99(Statue). Hopefully this game will be waaay more enjoyable and longer than IV, as I really didn't get into it as much as previous GTA's.

Everyone's talking about the new-gen consoles, or project Durango (Xbox) & Orbis (PS), 'cause I don't like PS4 & 720 since they're unimaginative. The specs sound fine, I don't care what they look like, but what're Microsoft doing?? First off, every disc will be Blu-Ray. Rumours are that the new console will not be able to play pre-owned games, and every disc will be accompanied with a one time use code, so the game will be linked to your account (Gamertag). The console will be constantly online and will not work without Internet access.

Stupid idea, because: 

• Companies will fall even more so, just as GAME have gotten back on their feet and HMV are in administration.

• People will not be able to afford the games, meaning lack of sales unless every new release becomes around £30.

• No point of making blu-ray discs if you need the code, all games may as well be download only.

• The "online only" console is aimed at the wrong kind of audience, people that play CoD all the time. Yeah it's nice talking with friends and comparing achievements etc. but what if you want to casually watch a DVD (Or in this case Blu-Ray), avoid awkward or nasty people online or even just play a game offline?

I know Steam has done exceptionally well, but that doesn't mean it's everyones cup of tea! Most of us actually want a physical item for the money we pay, that or it has to be a load cheaper for digital content. If Microsoft have to create the console online only, at least do what steam have done and make you log in once a week just to verify your games and account etc. so you can play offline.

The price range for both new consoles will be around $400 (£260-280). Sony have confirmed that their new console will not be backwards compatible, so if you want to play all your current games, keep that PS3 of yours! Not a word about backwards compatibility from Microsoft though. What will become of Xbox Live too, still active? If so, will it be free for all users? I wish. There are so many chinks in the chain, too many unanswered questions.