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EDM’s Game Of The Year Awards: Best RPG

There has been much deliberation over the years as to what actually qualifies as an RPG (role-playing game). The traditional RPG features turn-based battle systems that featured item crafting, unique leveling systems and expansive open worlds. But is that really the extent of a “role-playing” game?

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Godmars2904144d ago (Edited 4144d ago )

If ME3 is in the running then the category should be ignored this year.

If only because it was more a shooter than RPG.

I_LOVE_MYSELF4144d ago

Well, Diablo3 won it. Doesn't say much, does it? What good RPG's have been released this year? As an outsider of the series I don't see why ME3 is so hated. I guy I know loved it and he is a huge fan of the series.

ginsunuva4144d ago

Does an outsider ever understand anything going on the inside of things?

Godmars2904144d ago

That's what I'm saying 1)There wasn't much offered in the category which wasn't arguably great or even good, and 2)If your friend is into for the multplayer then you're both likely missing the point.

Aloren4144d ago

It was more of an RPG than ME2 was and it was pretty close to 1 (minus planetary exploration). Just cause the shooting doesn't feel clunky doesn't mean it's not an RPG.

Staf4142d ago

More of an RPG than ME2? I disagree with that statement. You barely get to choose dialogue in ME3. And if you can't even perform basic functions such as controlling what the character you are trying to roleplay is going to say it is not much of a roleplaying game.

Aloren4142d ago

You still get to choose the dialogue that matters. The fact that Shepard says yes on his own when we used to have a choice between "I agree", "I guess", and "If I have to" doesn't change much if anything to the roleplay experience. To me anyway.
When it comes to dialogue, the only thing that was missing imo was the opportunity to ask questions about the lore like in me1, though maybe it was possible for people who didn't import a save from the previous games.

What I had in mind when I said it was more of an RPG than ME2 was the improved leveling system, the gear, the mods... which were closer to what you could find in ME1.

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Mass Effect 3's Ending for Javik Misses the Forest for the Trees

Based on one narratively fitting ending in Mass Effect 3, Prothean squadmate Javik is highly unlikely to return in the next Mass Effect game.

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anast42d ago

He was one of my least favorite characters. I wish they would have done the Proths different.

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The Greatest Video Game Comeback Stories in Gaming History

Who says a dud game can't have a video game comeback?

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Dirty_Lemons76d ago

Cyberpunk and No Man's Sky have to be up there. We're lucky and cursed, equally, to have games that can be updated now. For folks old enough to remember the Sega/SNES into PS1 and even 2 eras, if a game came out that was half baked (*cough*Angel of Darkness*cough*) that was it, no redemption. At the same time, having the option for updates shouldn't be an excuse for half assing games.

thorstein76d ago

I remember when the Nintendo Seal of Approval meant something.

All those games had to release without bugs.

shinoff218376d ago

Comebacks shouldnt be a thing in videogames. Just saying.

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The Best Video Games That Feature Canada

This Canada Day, explore our homeland with the best video games that have adapted or reimagined the Great White North in digital form.

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