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10 PlayStation 2 games that defined a generation

PlayStation 2. With the possible exception of Nintendo’s Gameboy, you’d be hard pressed to find another gaming platform that has remained a firm staple on the public consciousness than Sony’s seminal successor to its original, multi-million dollar selling grey box of tricks. Having shifted over a brain-numbing 145 million units since its inception in 2000, PS2 has cemented itself as the most successful selling home console of all time, capturing a vast, diverse audience spanning all ages long before the notion of wand-waggling Wii-motes even put dollar signs in the eyes of corporate bigwigs back at Nintendo HQ.

Sunny_D4890d ago

Im guessing:
GTA
GT
MGS
FF
SOTC

What else?

Dude_4889d ago (Edited 4889d ago )

FF really? I guess you only have to have the brand name and great graphics to do that then. FF didn't define a single gen since the SNES FFIV.

Shadow Hearts, VP Silmeria, SO3, Persona 3 & 4, Nocturne - none of those borrowed from the PS2 FFs.

And SotC was a sequel to Ico, not the other way around.

ULTIMATE_REVENGE4890d ago

Every exclusive game that ever came out on the system, and every game that came out on the PS2, Xbox & GC defined that generation as a whole.

This gen sucks! All the shit gets released and all the good stuff gets cancelled or put on hold forever.

smithdown4889d ago (Edited 4889d ago )

"Every exclusive game that ever came out on the system, and every game that came out on the PS2, Xbox & GC defined that generation as a whole."

Well duh. Way to state the obvious. That IS the generation.

I think this gen has been great so far, plenty of awesome games that will be considered masterpieces forever have been released. Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, Fallout 3, Halo3 and Reach, Uncharted 1 & 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (love it or hate it you can't deny it's impact), not to mention the incredible rise of motion gaming.

Of course PS2 was also great, and the games got better as the years rolled on. I think the same will happen this gen - the best games are yet to come.

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The 10 PSVR 2 Games You Should Own

If you're looking for 'must have' PSVR 2 games then look no further. These are the 10 titles every PSVR 2 owner should have in their library.

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kevco3330d ago

If you're wanting more PSVR 2 support, you should probably buy all of these games.

Speak with your wallet!

Profchaos30d ago

Bit rich to have to buy games you don't want because you want Sony to support the expensive headset they sold us which cost as much as the console it runs on beyond paying third partys to support it.
Seriously in terms of first party we have horizon on day 1 and a gt 7 vr mode.

They seemingly have made little effort to support it beyond paying Capcom to make re games in VR or a second party studio to make firewall which was mismanaged.

I'm a day 1 psvr2 user and the only thing I'm excited for right now is PC support.

I commented recently this bespoke VR game development model we have right now clearly doesn't work

crazyCoconuts30d ago

On the one hand I feel like there's been plenty of smaller non-AAA games to play and occupy me as a supplement to my flat screen gaming.
But I agree that Sony has done nothing to elevate this beyond the niche it's in and into the mainstream where it would be economical to create AAA games for it.

Babadook730d ago (Edited 30d ago )

Most of these games are worth owning for most people; I own all but 2 of them in fact. So I agree with kevco33. I think you're crazy if you downplay this list quite frankly. Sony can't keep funding software if people don't buy any of it, the ball is squarely in OUR court.

Sony has spent a lot on 3rd party stuff this gen like RE.

phoenixwing30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

Saving up for the headset is my first hurdle. Let alone buying games I don't want lol

mudakoshaka30d ago

People downvoting you for not having enough finances...what a world we live in, haha

phoenixwing30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

@mudako
They feel affronted at the very thought that I don't plunk down 500 immediately lol I have a little over 900 games in my backlog I've been buying games instead of hardware ever since I got my PC and ps5. I just don't know if vr is really for me honestly. Every time I have a couple hundred allocated to video games it makes more sense to buy a bunch of flat games instead of vr ones

mudakoshaka30d ago

I have 9 out of these 10 games. I try to buy all the VR games I like to support the advancement of VR!

TheEroica29d ago (Edited 29d ago )

I spoke with my wallet after watching the first headset get weak support. Easy pass until Sony earns my money. Feel bad for those who parted with 500 bucks, falling for the hype that Sony was actually gonna support this thing.

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Neonridr30d ago

I own 7 of these titles off the list, lol.

NotoriousWhiz30d ago

I'm trying to decide if it's worth holding onto my psvr 2. I enjoy what it has currently, but it seems unlikely to get anything else. Might be better off just waiting for something with more support if that ever comes.

Profchaos30d ago

As a fellow psvr2 owner the question seemingly comes down to do you own a PC.

I think I'm all in I have a habit to hold onto my systems anyhow I still have my psvr1 to hell I still have my NES.

But while it's still worth something yeah you could sell it and if Sony turns the ship around you should be able to buy another one for less than you soldmit for I feel like we won't see any fix for the headset for the next 2 years rumours show that Sony has no current first party VR games in active development after they closed London studios

The whole psvr2 situation has left me feeling a little burnt on PlayStation as a whole to be honest. The first psvr felt experimental but it was supported far more than this superior headset

MIDGETonSTILTS1730d ago

GT7 surprised me, because I hate racing games, but i poured 100 hours into it way too quickly.

I’m looking forward to the Metro VR game this year, and I hope that WW2 dogfighter game releases eventually.

talocaca30d ago

I have most of them 😅

Waiting for a sale on Synapse and Arizona Sunshine 2.....also Metro coming this year looks great.

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Resident Evil 4 Sales Top 7 Million Units Nearly One Year After Release

Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) today announced that the multiplatform title Resident Evil 4 has sold over 7 million units worldwide approximately one year after its release.

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Cacabunga35d ago

Still didnt play it.. but I'm glad these SP games are big successes

TheColbertinator35d ago

Deserved. Great remake of a great game

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Shadow Of the Colossus Retro Review – A Colossal Experience in a Beautiful World

Zachary M. Cain said: Shadow of the Colossus is hailed as one of the best action-adventure titles of its time. The game was originally released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2005. It was so good in fact, it got a remastered version in 2018 for the PlayStation 4 and was well received by old and new fans alike. Let’s revisit this iconic classic in 2024 and see how well it holds up to its past reputation.

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