Game of the Year?

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Game of the Year?
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Neo Metallix	Sep 24 2008, 10:26 AM Post #1
~Doomsday Overlord~ Posts: 15,568 Group: =SB= Emperor Member #1 Joined: April 8, 2006 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: Doc_Of_D Game Currently Playing: Tales of Xillia	The way I see it, the contenders for Game of the Year will be: Metal Gear Solid 4, Grand Theft Auto 4, Little Big Planet, Resistance 2, Gears of War 2, and possibly Fable 2. Which ones do you expect to win? My guess goes towards Little Big Planet or Grand Theft Auto 4. Why? LBP is a game changing innovative title and GTA4 has a lot of hype with lots of fanbase(it already sold 10 million). If there are any titles that I missed that should be contenders, please add them.
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Eon	Sep 24 2008, 11:19 AM Post #2
Eon's Army Posts: 777 Group: E Rank Hero Member #9,234 Joined: July 26, 2008	If Fable 2 is what it says on the tin, then that is gunna win... easy...
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Lord Bowie	Sep 24 2008, 05:20 PM Post #3
What is the difference between a duck? Posts: 4,799 Group: Former Monarchs Member #7,312 Joined: April 10, 2008 Playstation Network ID: Allbowdown Xbox Live Gamertag: allbowdown	I say that Left 4 Dead is making an impression and could definately be in the running. Dead Space also looks interesting, however it looks like that may not be coming this year. I'm willing to put money down on Gears 2 or Fable 2 getting it.
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Neo Metallix	Sep 24 2008, 06:50 PM Post #4
~Doomsday Overlord~ Posts: 15,568 Group: =SB= Emperor Member #1 Joined: April 8, 2006 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: Doc_Of_D Game Currently Playing: Tales of Xillia	Eh, I really doubt Gears 2 will get it. A strong contender, yes, but I don't see it actually winning. I could be wrong though...
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Zato	Sep 24 2008, 06:55 PM Post #5
Ω Z�� Ω Posts: 416 Group: D Rank Knight Member #4,607 Joined: December 28, 2007	Little Big Planet. I mean srsly, you make money from making levels.
	Meh.


wowzaa1	Sep 24 2008, 07:34 PM Post #6
You are never quite the person you think you are Posts: 3,081 Group: E Rank Legend Member #4,510 Joined: December 22, 2007	Hmm,,,, Gears looks pretty cool, but is Fallout 3 a popular game? IDK. Oh yeah Dead Space looks WICKED!



Lord Bowie	Sep 24 2008, 08:12 PM Post #7
What is the difference between a duck? Posts: 4,799 Group: Former Monarchs Member #7,312 Joined: April 10, 2008 Playstation Network ID: Allbowdown Xbox Live Gamertag: allbowdown	Zato Sep 24 2008, 06:55 PM Little Big Planet. I mean srsly, you make money from making levels. It's not the first game/ network to do such a thing so that's not a revolutionary feature. Oh! I forgot about Fallout 3, that game is definately amazing enough to have a shot! And, having played Gears and a good number of these games at PAX, I could see it hanging on to win or at least until the top 2.
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~~Eprahim~~	Sep 25 2008, 02:32 AM Post #8
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Nail Strafer	Sep 25 2008, 05:23 AM Post #9
Flying Battery Act 2 Posts: 1,218 Group: A Rank Hero Member #8,106 Joined: May 5, 2008	GTA4, I suppose would be it. But I don't really care either way who wins it. Game of the Year only means a lot of people, magazines, and websites like a game. That doesn't necessarily mean YOU will like it too. Listening only to what others think (instead of what you think) can cause you to miss out on titles you would have loved, and end up buying games you end up hating. Sorry, rant�s over�I just have a great disdain for letting magazines and websites tell me what games to buy. Edited by Nail Strafer, Sep 25 2008, 05:37 AM.



Neo Metallix	Sep 25 2008, 09:24 AM Post #10
~Doomsday Overlord~ Posts: 15,568 Group: =SB= Emperor Member #1 Joined: April 8, 2006 Gender: Male Country: United States of America Playstation Network ID: Doc_Of_D Game Currently Playing: Tales of Xillia	Bowie Sep 24 2008, 08:12 PM Zato Sep 24 2008, 06:55 PM Little Big Planet. I mean srsly, you make money from making levels. It's not the first game/ network to do such a thing so that's not a revolutionary feature. Oh! I forgot about Fallout 3, that game is definately amazing enough to have a shot! And, having played Gears and a good number of these games at PAX, I could see it hanging on to win or at least until the top 2. It doesn't have to be first to be an awesome feature. It is a rare feature, however, and none of the other contenders have it... Plus the game has the most indepth creation system ever. It's definitely going to be a hard one to beat. As for Gears 2, it's good, but I don't think that good. The only way I could see it winning is if it came down to Resistance 2 and Gears 2. Only because MS has more money to throw around to sway the decision. Fallout 3? Perhaps, but probably RPG game of the year, I don't think it could beat heavy weights such as Metal Gear Solid 4, or Grand Theft Auto 4. A good game, no doubt. I agree with Nail Strafer though, it's all someone else's opinion and the only games that ever win are the extremely overhyped ones. Kinda like how back on PS2 GTA3 stole the GOTY from Metal Gear Solid 2... Don't think it deserved it, but whatever...
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~~Shadre~~	Sep 25 2008, 10:25 AM Post #11
I liked it better when my name text, was normal. D: Posts: 592 Group: Continue? Member #9,266 Joined: August 3, 2008	GTA4 sucks IMO. Seriously, it's just all of the last games, with a slight graphics tweak.



Nail Strafer	Sep 25 2008, 10:37 AM Post #12
Flying Battery Act 2 Posts: 1,218 Group: A Rank Hero Member #8,106 Joined: May 5, 2008	It is, but nobody apparently cares, considering how well it sold and how it's gotten near universal acclaim from professional magazines and websites. So it probably will be GOTY due to its huge popularity. To be honest I only named GTA4 because it's the only game in that list I've actually played Like I said, I don't like using websites or magazines to help me buy games. So, ironically, I have no idea what most of the popular games these days are. Edited by Nail Strafer, Sep 25 2008, 10:40 AM.



Lord Bowie	Sep 25 2008, 11:20 PM Post #13
What is the difference between a duck? Posts: 4,799 Group: Former Monarchs Member #7,312 Joined: April 10, 2008 Playstation Network ID: Allbowdown Xbox Live Gamertag: allbowdown	Neo Metallix Sep 25 2008, 09:24 AM It doesn't have to be first to be an awesome feature. It is a rare feature, however, and none of the other contenders have it... Plus the game has the most indepth creation system ever. It's definitely going to be a hard one to beat. As for Gears 2, it's good, but I don't think that good. The only way I could see it winning is if it came down to Resistance 2 and Gears 2. Only because MS has more money to throw around to sway the decision. Fallout 3? Perhaps, but probably RPG game of the year, I don't think it could beat heavy weights such as Metal Gear Solid 4, or Grand Theft Auto 4. A good game, no doubt. I agree with Nail Strafer though, it's all someone else's opinion and the only games that ever win are the extremely overhyped ones. Kinda like how back on PS2 GTA3 stole the GOTY from Metal Gear Solid 2... Don't think it deserved it, but whatever... Indeed it doesn't have to be the first to be awesome.. but that one feature doesn't make it completely extraordinary. First off, when it comes to map making both the Wii and 360 have games that have at least limited map making capabilities (SSBB = extremely limited Halo 3 = I have been able to recreate almost ANYTHING in it) so yes.. the competition DOES have it in a way. And as for making money based on user created content.. Microsoft has been doing that for about one and a half years now through the Xbox Live Arcade. LBP takes it to a new level but it isn't a game that "sells" the PS3 for me. Gears 1 beat the living crap out of Resistance 1 and I don't see how the tide could have tremendously changed just because both tacked 2's on. I saw people playing Resistance and while I think it looks good and plays good (look moderately fun) Gears DID look better, so the all mighty graphical power of the PS3 is trumped by the 360 again. I will admit I'm slightly bias since I only played Gears, but my opinion stands and I acknowledge yours. I doubt it will have to do anything with big pockets as it is.. all though that's all I hear from people.. "Microsoft only wins because it throws cash at things.." I think when 360 games win things.. it's because they actually DESERVE the award(s) in question. I will doubt peoples sanity if MGS4 wins.. that was so boring.. and it was more an interactive movie than a game, IMO. GTA4 (as stated) is just a fancier looking GTA that I thought looked and played very sloppy, just turning around is a pain in the ass. I would much rather play San Andreas since it is BIGGER more DYNAMIC, and is much more fun overall, complete with a story on or above 4's level. Fallout 3.. Bethesda.. a.k.a. FROM THE MINDS BEHIND Morrowind and Oblivion.. if that game isn't considered heavyweight then nothing really could be... While awards races are fueled by hype e.t.c. generally the game of the year is at least guaranteed to be dependable, as is any other game considered for the title. And we have a full slate of hopefuls coming this Holiday season that I plan to get my hands on.. I don't care who wins.. since I will be happy in playing all the ones on the 360 and Wii. <3
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Nail Strafer	Sep 26 2008, 08:58 AM Post #14
Flying Battery Act 2 Posts: 1,218 Group: A Rank Hero Member #8,106 Joined: May 5, 2008	Quote: GTA4 (as stated) is just a fancier looking GTA that I thought looked and played very sloppy, just turning around is a pain in the ass. Just turning around? All you really gotta do is stop, reverse, pull a J turn, and you're on your way...or a quick pull of the handbrake works too with how it makes you slide so much. I do both all the time when I realize I'm going the wrong way. The on foot combat system has also come a long way. The only thing I really have a problem with is that the cover system is too sticky, and of course you end up targeting the wrong character sometimes. Apart from that though I'm quite pleased with what they've done. Quote: I would much rather play San Andreas since it is BIGGER more DYNAMIC, and is much more fun overall, complete with a story on or above 4's level. Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. The bigness of San Andreas actually turned me off. I felt intimidated by the size of the game. So I hardly played it, because of that. See, I want the satisfaction of finishing a game. If I don't think I can do it, or if I think it'll take way too long, I won't play it. San Andreas fell into the latter category. Not to mention when they tried to do so many things I felt like the developers were stretching themselves a bit too thin, so that one activity never stood out in particular. GTA4 is tighter and more focused in its scope, which I like. And after getting a great HDTV, I do indeed appreciate games that use high quality graphics. Sorry to say it, but last gen games just look like crap on my new set...and since I paid $1,400 for this TV I want to push it to its limits. Not to mention, I enjoy Niko's character much more than CJ. Plus, GTA4's plot is much more beliveable. Yeah, this is GTA...but I thought San Andreas was straining credulity when it started throwing in jet packs, Area 51, and blowing up Russian spy boats. I thought they were pushing my sense of disbelief a bit too far out there, even for GTA. It kind of got in the way of me enjoying the story. Edited by Nail Strafer, Sep 26 2008, 10:37 AM.



Reflection	Sep 27 2008, 05:53 AM Post #15
Terror of Death Posts: 197 Group: E Rank Guardian Member #9,190 Joined: July 13, 2008	I loved GTAIV! <3 What about Mirror's Edge? A first-person runner. I fallen in love with the game and it seriously looks like a game that could win a couple awards.



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