Most Anticipated Games of 2011
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igitize, but I think that's 2012.You know what's sad? I believe Rage and Dead Island were the only original games in that list.
Most others are sequels or part of a franchise in someway, not that it is a bad thing, but I was hoping to see new games that I was unfamiliar with. Oh well, most of those games are on my "Things to buy" list.
Most others are sequels or part of a franchise in someway, not that it is a bad thing, but I was hoping to see new games that I was unfamiliar with. Oh well, most of those games are on my "Things to buy" list.
I dont see El Shaddai on this list. Figures, everyone is too rapped up in sequel excitement to give any new creative games a chance.
Dark Souls and Deus Ex: Human Revolution are the games I'm looking forward to. Battlefield 3 and Space Marine are also musts for me once I get a better computer.
it's beyond you? you don't get why some ppl would prefer fresh game play over unending rehashes of the same formulas and IPs?Stall said:
it has nothing to do with being cool or edgy, I just wish there was more variety and creativity within the industry and the press that covers it.
Sure, there's been lots of great and classic sequels and some of these games might become that...but 13 out 15, to me, doesn't indicate a very healthy industry...many of these seem like completely phoned in attempts at milking something dry.
you certainly don't have to feel the same way, but if this kind of sentiment is "beyond you"...well, that's something else to be sad about I guess.
Such a sentiment is beyond me because your logic is flawed at a very basic level, since you seem to imply that a sequel cannot be fresh or innovative, and that all sequels are rehashes of the same formulae. I fail to see how this is a valid statement, as there are tons of sequels that build upon their original to create something wholly new and creative that could not be achieved with a stand alone entry in a new IP. This argument does not imply that ALL sequels fall under this category, mind you, but it is outright foolish and simply wrong to somehow believe that sequels cannot present someone with a fresh experience, or that they cannot be creative in themselves. The exact reasons that you posited as to why new IP is important can be garnered from a sequel just as effectively.GrandmaFunk said:
Thus is why I cannot help but to cast serious doubt upon your overall assessment that it is "unhealthy" to have a large number of sequels. I fail to understand this belief that a fresh experience cannot be delivered via sequel for the exact reasons I outlined above. Even further, sequels have been a "proven" business model, in which a publisher and developer can assuredly make a solid return on their product. I fail to see how publishers and developers engaging in techniques that will assure that they can continue to make games, and perhaps even make "new IPs," is considered unhealthy. If anything, that is the signs of a very healthy industry, speaking from a purely business perspective.
Ultimately, video games aren't really movies... they're different media. Video games are significantly sequel dependent: the industry always have to be quite forward. It's simple blind nostalgia to somehow deny that this industry has always had a significantly greater affinity towards sequels than other comparable media. The conclusion I cannot help but to reach is your disdain towards sequels is unjustified. Despite the fact that you deny it, I cannot help but to feel that your hatred of sequels is done out of the pure motivation to be "edgy" or "cool," as I previously cited.
3 games for me:
-Deus Ex 3
-Saints Row: The Third
-Dark Souls
'Tis gonna be an awesome year
And I see a lack of Serious Sam...
-Deus Ex 3
-Saints Row: The Third
-Dark Souls
'Tis gonna be an awesome year
And I see a lack of Serious Sam...
And why isn't Subversion on this list, might I ask?
But seriously, I've got 6/15 on my watch list.
But seriously, I've got 6/15 on my watch list.
I can't even begin to describe how disappointing it is that over half of the list are all shooters and that Catherine and Innocent Sin aren't on there.
Not saying all the games there are bad, and I'll probably play some of them, but the industry seems to be starving for creativity these days. It's sequel after sequel and gun porn after gun porn these days.
Perhaps I have become a bit jaded these days.
Not saying all the games there are bad, and I'll probably play some of them, but the industry seems to be starving for creativity these days. It's sequel after sequel and gun porn after gun porn these days.
Perhaps I have become a bit jaded these days.
I got my eye on Saints row the third and 'from dust' - which hasn't received much news but anyone who's seen the trailers will know it looks pretty damn good and original.
And dare I say it.... Skyrim? Come on guys! It DOES look good!
That all said 'Modern warfare 3' did make me throw up a little. So I can see where you're coming from. Ah the industry isn't dead yet - you just need to look through all the shit a bit then you'll see the shiny gems like Saints Row 2 which make bored old shooters an amusing joke.
And for anyone looking into freeware - Project Zomboid has plenty of creativity and potential. Just look about and you'll find plenty of others.VanQQisH said:
And dare I say it.... Skyrim? Come on guys! It DOES look good!
That all said 'Modern warfare 3' did make me throw up a little. So I can see where you're coming from. Ah the industry isn't dead yet - you just need to look through all the shit a bit then you'll see the shiny gems like Saints Row 2 which make bored old shooters an amusing joke.
I do agree that most of the games there look good and they have the production value behind them, but I've had enough shooters for a long time.GraveeKing said:
On the other hand, Skyrim has been on my pre-order list since it was first announced and yes, it looks absolutely breathtaking.
I've been playing mostly free games and PSP games lately anyway. League of Legends is a lot of fun once you unlock your first "main" hero and I've been playing Star Ocean: First Departure on my PSP and the story and characters are brilliant.
I also have Tales of Xillia on pre-order and I am just about ready to explode with anticipation.
