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12 Games That Defined Their Genres

In defining the many different genres of the videogame industry with our handy genres chart, it became clear that there were some games that changed the way that we think about games. Some of these games made so many innovations and creative leaps in gameplay that they spawned imitators to the point where a whole new category was created.

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JohnnyMann4205252d ago

I liked the nostalgic read, so I approve!

mobijoker5251d ago

This is what is called a list.A fine list in the jungle of sh*t lists.

thorstein5251d ago

It is about the games that defined the genre. Any games to follow are certainly better (sometimes). But the point is, these games got many of us into gaming.

I still think back to the Ultima days (especially Ultima IV on C64 which I couldn't stop playing) and Dragon Warrior.

BiggCMan5251d ago

The original Metal Gear on MSX should be added to this list. Otherwise a very nice read. It's a shame this won't get any attention. The front page is filled with everything regarding Call of Duty or Gran Turismo articles. I often find myself getting bored with gaming journalism nowadays.

tacosRcool5250d ago

Agreed with BiggCMan. Nobody remembers the original Metal Gear series!

thorstein5249d ago

Forget the original series. How about the ORIGINAL game. I played that for years.

And yes, BiggC, gaming journalism is really starting to suck. Reviews bash games that are quite fun, then praise games that are rubbish.

I think the only thing I need to know about a game is the features, genre, and if it works.

It appears as if Epic Mickey has been slammed but I will know this Christmas.

saoco5251d ago

there are many more games that could go on that list

RBlaze5251d ago

... they put Street Fighter on there, and not MK. I am fairly sure the argument could be made that BOTH titles helped define the fighting game genre.

I know that the original Street Fighter was released way before MK... But that game wasn't exactly big... Infact, the average person you ask wouldn't even remember that game! As far as most people are concerned (of the people I know anyway) the 'first' Street Fighter was Number 2! It causes much confusion because people don't actually know the first even exists!

So, with that in mind... Street Fighter came out in the arcades about a year before MK. Both took a different stance on the genre, but both massively important for it. Bit of a shame it wasn't included alongside SF tbh

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The weird hand-drawn physics-based puzzle game "Micromega" is soon coming to PC via Steam

"The Paris-based (France) indie games publisher and developer COVEN, are today super thrilled and happy to announce that their surreal hand-drawn 2D physics-based adventure/puzzle game "Micromega", is soon coming to PC via Steam." - Jonas Ek, TGG.

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Days Gone Original vs Remastered – Is The Visual Upgrade Worth Revisiting?

Days Gone Remastered is now available, and if you’re looking to find out how it compares with the original PS4 version, read ahead.

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Cacabunga2h ago

Huge difference i must admit, but not sure i would notice without 2 screens next to each other.

Not getting this game still, i want a new game and im tired of remasters

Muigi1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

It’s $10 and there are plenty of games out there for you.

Flewid63858m ago

Then its not a huge difference?

Fishy Fingers2h ago

Settings > Graphics > Change preset from medium to high.

Remastered.....

Flewid63857m ago

You're forgetting 30fps to 60fps

Tedakin2h ago

Sony is now remastering games with 71s on metacritic.

Bathyj1h ago

Like that's a judge of anything
This game got scored before it was released.

andy851h ago

Days gone is 85+. It got heavily marked down at launch for bugs where as others get a free pass for that. It's a fantastic game.

andy851h ago

I spoiled myself by modding this game on my PC. Genuinely one of the best looking games I've ever seen. Whilst this remaster looks nice it just doesn't compare to that sadly. It shows the effort that these remasters could put in if they wanted

REDGUM1h ago

I so hope this game or DLC for those of us who own the original sells well.
Ive said it before, its an underrated game for sure & was unfairly judged upon release.
Please try this game if you haven't already.

For those who say 'i won't purchase digital only' you can pickup a hard copy for 5 bucks here in Australia, then add the DLC and you have a superb game for $20 or so.

Give it a shot, tell me I'm wrong After completing the game.

Game on gamers.

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Review - Steel Seed (PC) | WayTooManyGames

WTMG's Kyle Nicol: "Steel Seed has everything that I love: explosive set pieces, stealth-focused gameplay and souls-like combat. Unfortunately, none of these elements work together here. Each part felt undercooked for an experience that I cannot recommend to anyone. Despite this, there’s a lot of potential there for something greater, and I hope we get to see a more focused game next."

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