2008 will probably be the last year gamers will see anything remarkable happen on the PS2 ever again. As the year concludes, PS3 Fanboy is taking these last few days to look back and reflect upon the titles that have come out for this veteran console -- a system which has outlived its contemporaries long after they've retired. While 2007 was easily the "Year of the J-RPG," 2008, however, is a bit more difficult to define.
As 2008 marked PS3's second full year out on the market, the PS2 was unfortunately overshadowed and came out with a dwindling amount of new games and even fewer new IP. If there ever was a theme associated with this year, it would be "the final push" as this year was all about remakes, rereleases and some last minute revivals in an attempt to keep the system still going. So what titles are those exactly? After the break we showcase eight PS2 titles which stood out of the crowd this year. It's a rather diverse group but one whose impact won't be felt again in the upcoming year. It's time for the PS2 to stand down and pass the torch.
Clive actor Ben Starr plays kiss, marry, kill with Final Fantasy characters, and decides to off Cid from Final Fantasy 12.
Ew VO actors and their cringe core. Fiverr voice actors could out perform this chump.
Acquire, famous for games like Tenchu and Octopath Traveler, becomes KADOKAWA subsidiary. Can this mean a revival for beloved series?
I would kill to have a Way of the Samurai game with a huge budget and modern tech... The first game was one of my greatest joys on PS2 back in the day. And I really hope From Software will do something with Tenchu... I hate that they're just sitting on the IP like it doesn't even exist.
Tenchu would be superb in this day and age. Ninja and samurai games are hot right now and more is better.
Throughout the years, Fallout has had its ups, downs, and its way, way downs. Just like the wastelands, the franchise is dotted with the ruins of canceled and forgotten games.
The PS2 is not dying next year either.With EA bringing out Madden/FIFA ,Activision bringing out Guitar Hero on the PS2 yearly and still making a profit,it will continue to sell games.Especially with Sony approving open development on the PS2.
YAKUZA 2 WAS AWESOME,GO BUY THE DAMN GAME MAYBE SEGA RELEASE THE KENZAN AND YAKUZA 3 OUT OF JAPAN
*Caps off*
ps2 was the greatest system ever launched. Not quite time to RIP yet, one last push for 2009!
This might be an opportune moment to remind fellow European users that the PS2 (series 9000) is already retailing for €99,99 in some stores. Theres no excuse not to have one now! It's simply one of the best systems ever, right up there with the Atari 2600 and the NES.
they shud drop the price to 99$ , starting next year as it should be the last year of the ps2..