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Has 2013 Been Filled with Too Many Disappointments So Far?

OnlySP: At the end of last year, it seemed like this year would be a pinnacle in the world of video games. Looking at the early release schedule there were literally oodles of games that we thought would be some of the best games of the generation. Some lived up to what fans expected, but unfortunately a large majority of this year’s releases have ended up in a disappointment.

fermcr4445d ago (Edited 4445d ago )

I've been enjoying this years games. For me Tomb Raider is the best game this year... until know.

Root4445d ago

I thought Tomb Raider was ok but Bioshock and Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch did it for me

Tomb Raider....I don't know, it just didn't feel like a Tomb Raider game. Good game but not what it's about

TopDudeMan4444d ago

Agreed, tomb raider is awesome.

The button prompts annoyed me at first, but they were fewer and farther between as the game progressed and I thought the story was great, too.

DatNJDom814444d ago (Edited 4444d ago )

God of War Ascension Multiplayer has had me hooked since day 1. I literally cant stop playing it. When Im not playing it, I want to stop what Im doing and play it. Thats how multiplayer is done.

3-4-54445d ago

Pretty much the opposite of disappoint....

* PS4 news

* Xbox 720 about to be announced

* Wii U announced new 3D Mario, Zelda U, Mario Kart..

* 3DS is just becoming better by the week
- FE:A , Luigi's Mansion, DKCR 3DS, about to get mario golf , Pokemon, Rune Factory 4, Mario Party 3DS, Yoshi's Island 3DS, Bravely Default 3DS, LoZ ALttP 2 3DS.....

* New Sony games..new Sony console...better controller and a focus towards gamers = awesome

* PC has some solid games releasing this year as well including Shadow run Returns..

* E3 will be epic considering what will be talked about and other random surprises that always happen.

* 2013 into 2014 has been set up nice for us.

* GTA5 is releasing this yea and while we don't have a ton of info, it's at least known when we get to play it....

* None of these things should be a surprise...this was all announced and known about and nobody should be upset.

* I've missed out on mentioning probably 20-30 good games as well as other gaming news I can't recall at the moment.

This article is lame.

ThatKanadianKid4445d ago

That's probably why the title says "so far". Of course this still good stuff coming this year and the article makes note of that. So your comment is pretty lame too.

Wingsfan244445d ago

I'm assuming you wrote all that simply cause the title. Guess we've all forgotten about Sim City, Aliens: Colonial Marines...especially A:CM? Just been an up and downer year so far. Second half of the year is looking great though, I'm certainly excited for it.

Tr10wn4444d ago

fanboys be fanboys *nope*

brish4444d ago

I think we need at least three more major disappointments! ;-)

I_LOVE_MYSELF4444d ago (Edited 4444d ago )

I agree completely with your in depth statement. It all boils down to what console you own, but gaming overall is great this year so far.

The Vita and WiiU are doing horrible, The Xbox is lacking compelling exclusives, but is healthy and the PS3 is STILL getting stronger. It is constantly improving. The instant game collection has owned so much this year. Hitman soon :D

Games wise... Dead Space 3 was a predictable decline, Gears of War seemed to disappoint and as a God of War fan... well... I can't even be bothered to try Ascension, but the reviews indicate that we really didn't need a new GodOW.

Ni No Kuni, Monster Hunter, Bioshock, Tomb Raider, Luigi's Mansion 2, Fire Emblem, Injustice are just a few examples of what we have got this year. The gaming world is BOOMING!

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shadowwizard4445d ago

For me, yes, Tomb Raider, God of War Ascension and Dead Space 3 were just OK, nothing breathtaking or amazing.

Wingsfan244445d ago

I've had a hard time even bothering to finish a lot of games that received sequels this year. Crysis 3, Dead Space 3 etc. All good games though none the less.

Christopher4445d ago (Edited 4445d ago )

While not going to say anything about your opinion on the games you listed, I do have to say that when I see a 'gamer' say stuff like you about a plethora of highly rated games, I oftentimes wonder how miniscule the difference is between OK and Great considering how rare it is to find a game that does everything well and that multiple games this year have done at least a few things very well.

What about Bioshock: Infinite? Ni No Kuni? Rayman Legends?

MilkMan4445d ago

not really, just bored with all the shooters. I want to play lots of different games and have FUN with them. I found myself either playing my WiiU more often, or my Alienware to play strategy games.
My Xbox and Ps3 where collecting dust for most of 2012.
They have a real hard sell for a gamer like me come this next-gen.

Hufandpuf4444d ago

Recent FPSs:
COD Blops 2
Far Cry 3
Crysis 3
Bioshock Infinite

that's not a lot. and they are all great games.

humbleopinion4444d ago (Edited 4444d ago )

Seriously? You actually bought a WiiU, which is probably the most game-barren console in the past decade or so.
We know it's lacking in the games department so you didn't make this purchase based on actual catalog - perhaps just based on future promises. In that case, how hard will it be to sell you a next-gen console that actually aims up high?

yesmynameissumo4445d ago

Nothing disappointing about Ascension imo. Fun game is fun.

Wingsfan244445d ago

God of War is certainly fun, just wasn't all that impressed by the story. SSM made it sound like it'd be a lot more touching and personal to Kratos then it actually was.

yesmynameissumo4445d ago

That depends on your view. Seeing the games played by the Furies, the scale of the environments and battles. As a guy who owns and has beat every GoW game, I was very satisfied with the game. And online MP is like a bloody PowerStone!

Wingsfan244445d ago

Yup it's all just opinion. I think what really got me about the game was just how long you spent on "SPOILER" building that statue and how big of a portion that took up in the campaign. Wanted to see more places and fight more bosses haha.

RandomDude6554444d ago

Fans complain about Kratos angst
SSM tone down the character.
Fans complain about lack of angst.

lol lol

Jek_Porkins4445d ago

It hasn't been disappointing at all, I think the sales might be disappointing, but look back at when new consoles have been announced, really great games get overlooked because people are saving up for new consoles, games and experiences.

A few good examples would be Super Metroid for the SNES, maybe one of the best games of all time, but nobody bought it because the PS1 was coming out, and the N64 had been announced. Conker had the same issues, great game, but sold like poo because of the new console announcements.

I thought Tomb Raider, Gears Judgment, God Of War Ascension and a lot of other games were great, but I personally know people who opted not to buy some of these games because they are saving money for other consoles...

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Prime Gaming February Content Update: BioShock Infinite Complete Edition, Wolfenstein: Youngblood

This February, Prime members can claim a fresh lineup of free games, including BioShock Infinite Complete Edition, Surf World Series, AK-xolotl: Together, Sands of Aura, The Talos Principle: Gold Edition, Stunt Kite Party, The Smurfs 2 — The Prisoner of the Green Stone, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior, Dark Sky, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, El Hijo — A Wild West Tale, Colt Canyon, Republic of Jungle, Royal Romances: Cursed Hearts Collector’s Edition, Deus Ex: Human Revolution — Director’s Cut, Night Reverie, Sine Mora EX, Redemption Reapers and Yes, Your Grace.

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Tomb Raider 12 has an almost perfect Lara Croft blueprint thanks to Netflix

Crystal Dynamics have a nearly perfect Lara Croft blueprint for Tomb Raider 12 thanks to Netflix’s Survivor and Legend characteristics.

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-Foxtrot261d ago

The Netflix show was trash though…

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isarai261d ago

That's not even a good template 😞 ugh this is gonna suck

Killer2020UK259d ago

What's gonna suck?

This is an opinion piece that has zero bearing on production of the hypothetical 12th installment of Tomb Raider.

Sciurus_vulgaris261d ago

The animated Netflix series is a sequel to Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Also, Netflix distributed this show, the company uses external production companies for most of its content. The show doesn’t provide a template for Crystal Dynamics [who was credited in production of the show], the Lara in the show is the one from the 2013 reboot series, and wasn’t reimagined for the show.

mastershredder260d ago (Edited 260d ago )

A perfect buleprint to be considered for awards you mean. Yeah, this will pander perfectly.

SimpleDad260d ago

If they want to lose money... sure, the blueprint is perfect.

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Hayley Atwell says it would be a "dream" to play Lara Croft again

"To continue to be involved or to be involved in another way with [Lara Croft] would be an absolute dream and also a responsibility I would take seriously given how beloved and known she is…" the Marvel star tells GamesRadar+.

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RaidenBlack260d ago

live-action Atwell? ... during early 2010s she would've nailed it ... but now ... dunno man

Nacho_Z260d ago

I know what you mean, but I wouldn't be opposed to seeing her play a slightly more mature version of the character. She's only 42 so still fine for all the action scenes.

Elantregaless260d ago

Get Brie Larsen to play new 'Lara Croft'

Elantregaless259d ago (Edited 259d ago )

Shh. Play along. Trust the plan.

aaronaton260d ago

The series is an abomination, and if she had anything about her, having read the script..... she should of declined.

cloganart260d ago

It sounds like you are just mad the show Lara's bosom is not as big as your triangle titty delusions.

Michiel1989260d ago

Lara is a fullblown lesbian crybaby in the anime, another character that was completely a ladies man has been made gay and is now her bff moral support, surely we only care about her tits instead of character development.

cloganart260d ago (Edited 260d ago )

@Michiel1989

All you chuds care about is sexuality and gender, it's hilarious. You've turned into the SJWs you've targeted and hated, getting triggered by anything and everything 🤣 https://i.imgur.com/dMBfwtF...

Michiel1989260d ago (Edited 260d ago )

Okay I didn't know that but what about the rest I said?....Lara was one of the strongest most badass protagonist in gaming and now she just cries half of the show. If that's a version of Lara that you want, more power to you, it's not for me.

and you care only about others caring about boobies. The only one who is talking about her tits is you my man. He said something about script and you started talking about her boobs.

The classical "you're just triggered" argument so you don't have to reply anything substantial and just say that, that's the sign of someone losing a discussion and not knowing what to say.

mastershredder260d ago

The most sickening part of all of this is not even that the IP is getting gutted not to be inclusive, it’s ONLY done so to be considered for awards and a funding for the next project. That’s it. It’s as pointless as a fortune 500 company virtue signaling during pride month. The bottom line is they will do the compliance dance and shell out anything to continue the cash flow, Just like the willing this VO actress people are fanning up to ^.

Also, who give a 7uck what the voice actress thinks or what she’s doing? This site is about games., not voice actors day dreams.