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Gamers over 20: A generation of killjoys (Bitmob)

If games have come a long way in terms of technology and cultural relevance, why do many hardcore fans still act like children?

choadley5150d ago

I was getting frustrated back when everyone I knew complained about how bad Capcom was for not putting Mega Man or Phoenix Wright in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Then everyone I knew bought the game anyway.

keith-ps35150d ago

i spent like 100 hours in mvc2 64 player with level ups mvc3 was a joke they took out every one i loved replace with thor and other who wasnt even fun to play with i hated it i didnt even like it online i played it for two hours and sold that bitch

tablav5149d ago (Edited 5149d ago )

The main problem (in my eyes, at least) these days is that a few people think it's 'cool' to be seen as hating games and act like children (whether they are or not) just so they can get attention online.

Everybody slates Call of Duty, yet it still boats great sales on every release.

I say if you don't like something, that's fine. Just don't try to convince everybody else that they're not allowed to like it either. It's like the person who pretends that the music on their iPod is their gfs just because they're embarrassed about what people will think of them.

Now, if you don't mind, I'm off to play some Hustle Kings on Move.

Chug5150d ago

It's hard not to act like a child when you're constantly dealing with immature CHILDREN on the internet.

Thats right, I blame the internet. Things aren't like they used to be like back in the good ol' days.

I remember when my buddy had told me at school that his mom bought him the Sega Genesis. Although I owned the SNES, I was fricken estactic to go his house after school to play Sonic. These days, kids on the internet would rather throw a fit and fight over who's is bigger. Sigh...

SpLinT5150d ago

cry me a river. we want quality games, thats it.

f7897905150d ago

I think this sums up why.

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10 Classic Games That Are Desperate for Remasters

Licensing issues often leave many games forgotten. But all that aside, here are 10 classic games desperate for remasters.

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Iceball2000141d ago

The getaway
Smugglers run
Dead to rights
Worlds scariest police chases
Sure I’m missing a few.

FPS_D3TH140d ago

Mannn… worlds scaries police chases… that took me back lol

Knushwood Butt141d ago

Ape Escape.
Fun game but, wow, you need a college degree to understand the controls.
A remaster would also save you from having to constantly fight the camera.
Keep the music though. Those drum and bass tracks fit really well and haven't aged. Made me think that more games could work well with drum and bass tracks, but unfortunately it's a somewhat niche genre now.

Abear21141d ago

Max Payne Series
Infamous 1 & 2
NBA Street Vol 2
SSX
Skate

M_Prime140d ago

i could have sworn i read somewhere that Remedy is remaking May Payne 1 but things have been quiet lately

YourMommySpoils140d ago

They are making the first one, as we speak.

jznrpg141d ago (Edited 141d ago )

One of the few Xbox games I own. I have 3 copies of it because of the many discs it has, for just in case reasons

jznrpg141d ago (Edited 141d ago )

Xenogears, Xenosaga trilogy, Vagrant Story, Drakengards, Parasite Eve and many more but I’ll start with those

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Metroid Prime 3 Dev Left Retro Studios After "Unhealthy Relationship" With Nintendo Micromanagement

"If you're not directly working on the game, go away" - former Retro world artist, Nate Purkeypile

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Jingsing202d ago (Edited 202d ago )

Then there is Microsoft's approach which is just to piss in the wind and 95% of their stuff turns out bad. Developers might like that personally but you'll be out of a job quicker than you know it through badly shipped products.

Redgrave202d ago

First party Nintendo titles are held to a specific standard for a reason. It could be argued that both Sony and MS could benefit from doing the same, but you are right with MS nonchalant approach and "it scored well internally" and then putting out something like Redfall. Even Halo, MS' flagship series, wasn't overseen with the fine tooth comb to ensure it was top notch quality.

Nintendo first party games are very rarely duds, let alone non functional ones. You don't get that without a little (or a lot) of micromanaging. Is it annoying? No doubt. Their track record speaks for itself though and you can't deny that.

DarXyde202d ago

I think there is good evidence for both sides of that argument, really.

Japan Studio didn't have much oversight and that studio produced pure magic. Financially, it wasn't a cash cow studio, but I sense that anyone who played their games really felt the care and passion for their creation at work. Media Molecule is another one. I personally feel that Sony and Microsoft micromanagement tends to be overly negative. It might work for Nintendo because they're big on making a fun and engaging game first and entice people that way.

Sony as of late and Microsoft for at least two generations now, when they get into the micromanagement, it seems like a profoundly anxious experience.

gold_drake202d ago

i dunno if i agree with that.

i think some leeway is necessary to achieve atleast some sort of spectacle.

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Super Mario Odyssey Turns Seven - Ranking the 3D Mario Games

VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "With the Switch getting on in years and the prospect of a new Nintendo console growing closer, now seems like an excellent time to take a look back at one of its mascot’s two big evolutionary lines, particularly since we now find ourselves in the longest wait ever between 3D Mario games. Today marks the seven year anniversary for the release of Super Mario Odyssey, and with no full new entry in sight, it comfortably beats the roughly six year wait between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine, which should also be good news to anybody who broke a mirror that day.

3D Mario has delighted fans since 1996, maintaining an astonishing level of quality and bringing innovations not just to the 3D platformer genre, but gaming as a whole. Needless to say, it’s a hard task to rank a series where every entry is beloved, but I shall nevertheless undertake this risky venture with my head held high. Wish me luck."

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gold_drake247d ago

has it rly been 7 years already?

fk me.

Cacabunga246d ago (Edited 246d ago )

One of the worst marios.. i hated the fact it was only about finding the moons and very repetitive with the same bosses. There is no exploration in this one.
Galaxy 2 is still unmatched

TiredGamer246d ago

I played, completed, and enjoyed Mario Odyssey, but I tend to agree that I don't think it's the best 3D Mario. There was sense of sameness that prevailed after the first couple of worlds... not in the levels, environments, or aesthetics, but in the routine of each world. It just felt like each new environment was just the beginning of another checklist of moons to acquire, and the sheer number of them took away the sense of accomplishment I got from the stars in Mario 64 and the like. I can't exactly put my finger on why that is. Galaxy gets my nod as the best one.

Cacabunga246d ago

I enjoyed it too but i won’t even place it in my top10 mario games.. as you said you are just looking for stars and that irritating music everytime you find one.
Also the bosses are pretty much the same from begging to end. I would have have like some koopalings instead of these dumb useless rabbits

Chocoburger246d ago

I played a little of this game and freakin' LOVED it! But I forced myself to stop because I hadn't played Galaxy 2, which I've been playing every day for the past week. Cripes, Galaxy 2 is way better than I expected it to be! Even though I dislike the Wiimote and nunchuck controls, and it annoyed me a lot with Galaxy 1, part 2 just feels better and slightly less gimmicky when it comes to the controls.

Profchaos246d ago

Sunshine at number 7 no way. I get it's not perfect but it deserves better to date there has not been another 3d Mario that's managed to capture that same movement it's the most acrobatic feeling Mario to date.

It's by and large better than 3d land/world and I'd argue that galaxy 2 didn't offer any trie innovation it was essentially a DLC pack to 1

Personally it's
1) Mario 64
2) Mario Sunshine
3) Mario galaxy
4) Mario Odyssey
5) galaxy 2
6) Bowser fury
7) 3d land/ world.