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The Problem With “Main Character Syndrome”

David Armstrong writes:

"I’ll start off by describing what I mean by my phrase “Main Character Syndrome” or MCS for short. I use this phrase to describe when a given TV show, movie, or video game introduces a protagonist that is one dimensional and lacks character depth. This is generally a lot more noticeable with television where a character learns a lesson/moral and yet repeats the wrong behavior only a few episodes later."

greyhaven335068d ago

The picture on here makes me anxious for the HD ffx that is coming, I love that game.

Nexgensensation5068d ago

what is going on? and why are there guns in almost every game I play? Im not saying I play games with guns in them I'm just saying that if any gaame look somewhat interesting it has a gun!

goldwyncq5068d ago

"This is generally a lot more noticeable with television where a character learns a lesson/moral and yet repeats the wrong behavior only a few episodes later."

Had the writer of this article even heard of the term 'Status quo'?

What a dumbass

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot23d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle23d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7723d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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Mass Effect - N7 DAY 2025

Bioware writes: "Like you, we’ve heard the rumors lately. You’ve made it clear you care deeply about what’s next. So let’s start by setting the record straight: the next Mass Effect game is in development, and EA and BioWare remain committed to telling more stories in this universe."

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-Foxtrot195d ago

I expected nothing and I'm still disappointed

Like with Fallout, it's starting to feel studios are using TV / Film adaptations when they have no game info to talk about.

toxic-inferno195d ago

I feel the same way.

I mean, how difficult would it be for them to release SOMETHING of substance? Another short trailer? A couple of proper hints? A short story set during the original trilogy, but focused on fringe characters?

Hopefully they're working so hard on the game that they don't have time. But still, with every passing year and so little to show, the franchise will be slipping further and further from people's minds.

Profchaos195d ago

Yeah agree it's almost a cop out since Dev times are 5 to 10 years just throw out a few seasons instead you get them done in a year

jznrpg195d ago

I still haven’t beat Andromeda. I am waiting for a lull of good games in my backlog

P_Bomb195d ago

So the TV show will take place after the OG trilogy. I wonder which ending they’ll use?

Rebel_Scum195d ago

Should’ve just posted a picture of an Elcor saying “regretfully, we have nothing to share.”

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Next ‘BioShock’ Game Changes Leaders After Development Turmoil

The fourth game in the ‘BioShock’ series has been in development for more than a decade

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toxic-inferno293d ago

Bioshock is one of my favourites franchises. I love all 3 games and have played each several times. I even have a room in my house that is loosely decorated around the theme of Bioshock (with a Lighthouse, coral models and postcards styled as though they are from both Rapture and Columbus).

And yet I am going to find it extremely difficult to get even remotely excited about any future episode in the series after all the problems this has had in its development cycle.

Leave the franchise alone. Remaster them again if you have to. Then put whatever talent you have to use on something brand new.

Furesis292d ago

Since ken levine isn't involved i'm not surprised what's going on. i'm more excited for his next game which looks like bioshock. Yet he still works under take2 and they are making bioshock 4 without him, strange situation.

toxic-inferno292d ago

Yes. Judas. Looks brilliant, but it's one of those games that seems to never have had a release date. Instead it's had release windows that keep getting pushed back.

Once it's ready, I'll be there for it though. Ken Levine is an excellent developer.

I get the feeling he dissolved Irrational Games simply so that 2k couldn't tell him what to do. It seems it will pay off, but I feel sorry for those who worked as part of Irrational before it was dissolved, who hadn't independently made a name for themselves.

ActualWhiteMan292d ago

He didn’t even want to make 2, that’s why they did it without him.

Rebel_Scum292d ago

tbh it wouldnt be a Bioshock game without development hell. They all had it.

Michiel1989292d ago

bioshock 2 was 2.5 years after 1, so much of a development hell it was......

-Foxtrot292d ago

"Remaster them again if you have to"

Well apparently they were doing a remake but that got cancelled

Relientk77292d ago

It sucks this game is in development hell because I love BioShock and would love a 4th game. I hope it turns out great, but I guess we'll see.

P_Bomb292d ago

Love Bioshock. It’s too bad what’s going on. At least we have Judas.

Yui_Suzumiya292d ago (Edited 292d ago )

It's been in development hell since 2014. This is nothing new. It saddens me because it's one of my favorite series. At this point, Judas may end up releasing first.

BABI-PANGPANG292d ago

Bioshock 4 (if it ever comes out) will probably still look and play like a Bioshock game, but without Kevin, it might miss that spark that made the originals so special. Honestly, Judas might end up feeling more like the real spiritual successor.