Reader Discussion: Which Games That Are Only On Next-Gen Systems Will You Be Getting First?

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by Mike Futter on October 28, 2013 at 04:53 PM

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Earlier today, we asked you how you plan on playing cross-generation titles. Are you diving in early with Assassin's Creed IV, Battlefield 4, and Call of Duty: Ghosts? Or are you planning on waiting until November 15 or November 22 to get those games on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One?

You had some varied answers, and we'd like to highlight a few. The responses were mixed, though it seems slightly more commenters are holding off for new hardware.

I'm waiting for PS4 to play AC4 and also Lego Marvel Superheroes. I've got Batman Arkham Origins to hold me over until then. I won't be buying any more PS3 games at all except for South Park in December, which will likely be my last PS3 game ever, sadly. - Anthony D'Elia

I don't know when I'll be able to purchase a PS4, so I'll be picking up AC4 for PS3 tomorrow and will probably upgrade to the PS4 version a little later on. I can't wait that long to play it anyway. - Grimmfeather

Nope, not gonna wait for minimally better versions. Current-gen will be where it's at for at least a full-year before next-gen beats it. - Tim Gruver

I am going in on it right now for BF4 then when I get my X1 I will upgrade so I can still have my same weapons/rank and be in the thick of it right off the bat. - General Church

For me personally, I'm starting with BF4 on current gen and upgrading to next gen upon release, just because my stats and such will transfer. I know the game should look/perform better on the next gen, but the mechanics will be the same. The only reason I'm starting with this game on the current gen is because it takes so long to progress through BF's multiplayer and because I'm already burnt out on GTA5. For any other big title releasing, I think I can wait for the next gen. - Joe Whitehead

Following up on that question, we want to focus on those games that are only coming out on the new hardware. Which of those are you planning on picking up early? Are you going for a shooter with Killzone: Shadow Fall? How about zombie slaughter with Dead Rising 3? Let us know what you're planning on putting in your machine.

Honestly, for me personally, the launch lineup is pretty embarrassing. I have ps4 and xbone preordered but only because I don't want to have to deal with the hassle of searching for one in the coming months, not because I'm desperate to play anything on them. I'm going to get them inevitably, so I might as well just do it now. I was looking forward to watch dogs and drive club...but we know what happened there. Dead rising 3 should be fun but my expectations for it are fairly low, I expect it will be mostly mediocre. What else is there? Nothing really. It's funny to say,but i think the game I'm most looking forward to for next-gen systems will be playing LocoCycle on xbla day one. Those guys make great games.

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by Average Male Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:00 PM

Owning a next-gen console is pointless at launch. I always wait until it gets games.
by starzfusion92 Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:01 PM

either dead rising 3 or forza 5, but crimson dragons looks intriguing too.
by Slardybartfast8 Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:02 PM

Honestly, for me personally, the launch lineup is pretty embarrassing. I have ps4 and xbone preordered but only because I don't want to have to deal with the hassle of searching for one in the coming months, not because I'm desperate to play anything on them. I'm going to get them inevitably, so I might as well just do it now. I was looking forward to watch dogs and drive club...but we know what happened there. Dead rising 3 should be fun but my expectations for it are fairly low, I expect it will be mostly mediocre. What else is there? Nothing really. It's funny to say,but i think the game I'm most looking forward to for next-gen systems will be playing LocoCycle on xbla day one. Those guys make great games.
by Dark Metal Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:02 PM

Killzone Shadow Fall and maybe some exclusive PS4 indie games. Maybe I'll pick up Knack but I'm not really interested in that game. I'm going to stay with my PS3 to continue playing GTA Online and continue my choices in The Walking Dead Season 2 when it comes out.
by vandridine Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:02 PM

until the last of us 2 i will be sticking to my gaming PC
by Marfys Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:03 PM

inFAMOUS Second Son.
by SOG Veganmeatshield Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:06 PM

DR3, Forza 5, and KI are all looking fantastic to me.
by Wilbsorama Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:08 PM

Knack Driveclub Resogun and Rime for PS4 and Ryse Forza 5 quantum break and HALO 5 for XBOX ONE
by rjbeasley Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:08 PM

Son of rome for me then maybe dead rising 3
by TheDarkestLink Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:10 PM

When I finally get my PS4 in 2016, I'll get inFamous: Second Son.
by LordCrash Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:11 PM

Witcher 3 The Division Star Citizen Cyberpunk 2077 Deus Ex X All of them on the number one next-gen gaming system of course... ;)
by Cpu Xl Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:11 PM

I'm waiting until inFAMOUS Second Son, Kingdom Hearts 3, and The Crew come out. Maybe by then there will be more next gen games that interest me.
by Will Watson Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:11 PM

Mario 3D World!!!
by Jeffrey Rega Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:11 PM

Knack and Killzone at launch for sure. There are going to be some indie games I will be able to check out as well. After that I can wait until Infamous, The Order, and Witcher 3.
by predator979 Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:12 PM

I already preordered Shadow Fall, and I'll pick up any free PS+ games as well (I think it'll be Resogun or Contrast, or both).
by KOQSTRONG Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:12 PM

I have Battlefield 4, COD Ghosts, Dead Rising 3 and Ryse preordered for my XBox One. Going to wait until I see the reviews for Ryse before purchasing though. Picking up BF4 tomorrow and doing the $10 trade up next month (holding off on COD though). Sadly I'll be selling my PS3 and all of my games with it in the next few weeks to make room but keeping my 360 for now as most of my current library are 360 games. Hoping to get a PS4 for Christmas from the girlfriend, but I'm not holding my breath. Might have to purchase one later next year.
by xl9 Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:13 PM

Whatever action game Sony Santa Monica puts out.
by j-rodpk3 Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:14 PM

Hope to get kilzone and knack for Christmas, then i'm waiting for Infamous Second Son. Looks like a good game to start playing the franchise on.
by BigBossWato Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:14 PM

I looking forward to Knack (I love me some old school difficult platformer), Planetside 2 (I played it on PC but I suck with a keyboard and Mouse) and I'll round it off with Killzone SF (It looks pretty and is the other real exclusive out at launch) throw in some third party and I'm set until the Order and inFamous Second Son are released next year.
by BeardedGeno Monday, October 28, 2013 at 05:16 PM

I've got Dead Rising 3 pre-ordered, but if I had just a little more money to spare (I'm already stretching myself thin here, haha), I'd pick up Forza and Ryse; as both look like fantastic games. Dead Rising 3 looks great, and I'm hoping with the open world aspect, it can hold me over longer until I can get some more games.

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Reader Discussion: Which Games That Are Only On Next-Gen Systems Will You Be Getting First?