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Do Video Game Cross Overs Achieve Anything?

Jon Ireson of DualShockers writes, "With Lost Planet 2 approaching it feels appropriate to remind readers that Dead Rising, Gears of War, and Resident Evil characters will be included in this title via character customization. We have seen this type of high profile feature before with Yoda/Darth Vader/Jedi Apprentice in Soul Calibur 4. Solid Snake appearing in Super Smash Bros. Brawl is another example. While these cameos peak our interest, have they ever delivered on the exciting prospect of bringing your favorite unique characters to life in a new universe?"

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iiprotocolii5106d ago (Edited 5106d ago )

I think it does. It definitely widens the audience, exposing the game to far more gamers. It adds some sort of "value" to fans of a certain franchise; whether or not it makes sense or if anyone else cares is something else. But one thing I've learned, as I played Mario and Sonic Olympics, is that not all great icons belong in the same room.

Chadness5106d ago

I agree. With crossover characters in the same genre it helps, as well, to possibly expose would-be fans of a game to it that wouldn't have otherwise known about it or cared much. If that makes any sense.

Duke Spookem5106d ago

I think video game cross overs only achieve something (more sales/hype) when the game is good. With that being said, I don't think Capcom will achieve anything.

taz80805106d ago

Gotta agree, I think the capcom try to add gears characters is FAIL Really no point.

AzarVC5106d ago

So true...it really adds no point to this game. Seems really weird to add in such seemingly random characters to this game.

Hitman07695106d ago

I don't think that anything is being achieved from online skins that couldn't be achieved for free on PC by a simple mod. If they add to the storyline of it and do something there then yeah it would be epic but really as simply multiplayer characters I am underwhelmed and let down by the initial excitement this caused because I know it will simply become a boring tacked on skin by the time it's all said and done. And @above yes it's largely just a marketing tool apparently and that's not what true gamers care about, we want you to mix the story of Gears of War , Resident Evil, Dead Rising, Monster Hunter, and Lost Planet, or don't cross them over at all.

Hitman07695106d ago

I still wonder if this is free or what....

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Forget the PS5 For a Sec ! Let's Remember the Best Co-Op Games on the PS3

If you've come looking for great games, you are in the right place. Here are the best Co-Op Games you can play on the PS3

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Immagaiden327d ago

Why mention PS5 when talking about PS3

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Magog326d ago

The load times in retrospect are unbearable but I did have hella fun playing couch co-op with my gf on the PS3 and PS2.

anast326d ago

Couch co-op is the best alternative.

Rynxie326d ago

Resistance 2 co-op was amazing! I wish they would remaster resistance 1-3 and killzone 1-3 for the PS5.

1Victor202d ago (Edited 202d ago )

Let me save you the time to scroll down no Warhawk or Starhawk, 2 of the best co-op games on PS3

mastershredder43d ago

Ricardo Irving is one of the best-worst bad guys / mini-bosses ever.

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Lost Planet 2 Delisted Again Due to GFWL

Capcom has sent another notice to prospective buyers that Lost Planet 2 has been delisted due to the pox on all of humanity: Games For Windows Live.

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10 Hardest Xbox Achievements to Unlock

Gavin Burtt writes: "Xbox has over 200,000 achievements, but what are the ten hardest Xbox achievements that the platform has to offer?"

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