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USA's Obsession with FPS's

The Power Review: Japan has their RPGs, Europe has their RTSs, and USA has their shooters. But, why?

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360 man6162d ago

not neccessarily true

killzone 2 did sell more in europe than they did in america afterall

UNCyrus6162d ago

you're talking about a European company making that game... granted this story is based off of a sterotype, but it's generally true

Lifendz6162d ago

really a good barometer for support of your statement? The game sold better than any other Sony 1st party game in 30 days.

redsquad6162d ago

I'm English and the FPS is my favourite genre. Guess I'm an exception to the rule then.

UNCyrus6162d ago

lol... like I said, it's a stereotype... Yes, COD W@W had great sales in England... that doesn't mean that all of them succeed nearly as well as they do in the US though

BWS19826162d ago

can lead to offensive assumptions, but marketing trends, like the FPS fascination, is at least based off of some viable evidence I suppose. As an American, I can vouch for fitting some of the pattern, though, RTS games and action-rpg's are equally up there for me, depends on the game. Even an average FPS is NO match for Red Alert or Zelda gaming.

I honestly think a good portion of these trends obviously has to do with the culture of the dev companies, most RPG's come out of Japan, many RTS's and racing titles come out of Europe, and a lot of shooters are pumped out of the US, of course there are exceptions all over the grid to this, but it's generally true, at least in my opinion. Each territory seems to create games that they themselves enjoy, as do their peers. Nothing wrong with diversity though, either, like Geurilla Games, Bioware, etc...and the likes, who defy this pattern, too....

I just love a good game, whether Miyamoto made it, or Santa Monica made it....

AntoineDcoolette6162d ago

...and I generally hate FPS. They're too similar in gameplay from one to another, too simplistic in gameplay, and it generally seems to be the genre with the sh*ttiest plots.

I know some 17 year olds who say FPS is the best genre and they want to join the military ASAP so they can "kill people". They say it with the straightest faces and most serious tone of voice ever. I'm not kidding.

Alcohog6162d ago

I just love the skill involved in FPS. CSS is still my crack. I even go back to 1.6 now and again.

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Halo 2 & 3 Campaign Remakes Allegedly In Development, Halo 7 Will Feature Multiplayer

Remakes of the campaigns featured in Xbox Game Studios' Halo 2 and Halo 3 are currently in development, according to a new rumor.

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medman117d ago (Edited 117d ago )

That's Microsoft's gaming division for you...kill off developers making new ip while trying to capitalize off some long lost glory that has no hope of ever being what it once was thanks to recent decision making favoring unrealistic profit goals and greed. What a joke.

Reaper22_117d ago

So much bitterness. Why be upset over something like this. Just don't buy it and stick with what you prefer.

Tacoboto117d ago

Complaining about Microsoft is the only thing people comment here for anymore.

This website is practically dead without it

Mmmkay116d ago

I remember when you guys constantly complained about Sony remaking and remastering games. Guess it is cool now. As usual.

thesoftware730116d ago

Give it rest medman..., take a deep breath and try to not sound so invested in something no one is forcing you to read, buy, or play.

"Console war"is over, Sony won, be happy.

medman112d ago (Edited 112d ago )

@thesoftware730
I'm invested in people losing their jobs and their livelihoods while Microsoft execs tout record profits for their gaming division. Not sure why you wouldn't be invested. Could be you one day. Good luck.

Travesty117d ago

So what’s their solution to having multiplayer? Wait until Halo 7?
That was one of the most memorable parts of Halo..

monkey602117d ago

I'm not sure spending the heavy investment in time to recreate the multiplayer here is the answer either though.
Remaking the campaigns is a great idea to bring the new players up to speed. But if the multiplayer is included in each it'll just fracture the player base of each release.
I think it might be better to turn these campaigns out quicker and have 1 multiplayer game to keep everyone in one place

Travesty117d ago

Maybe having an Halo Online and just release the Combat Evolve maps. And when Halo 2 releases have those maps release. I don’t know but I would like to play a newer version of Halo multiplayer. I know times have changed, and Fortnite is all younger kids really play. But back then it was Halo and you connecting 6 Xbox’s together lol.

jjb1981117d ago

I agree. I think that'll segment the playerbase and once 7 comes out, players might realize it sucks and go back to the older games. Especially if 7 is live-servixe, they'll be shooting themselves in the foot on the one good leg they have to stand on.

crazyCoconuts117d ago

Kinda surprised they didn't just port MCC.
Maybe more $ to by made with separate remasters

Inverno117d ago

Wouldn't have that problem if it were MCC being released. Gotta wait for 7 to be disappointed with MP all over again cause if they half baked Infinite what makes people think they won't half bake the next game? MP works in past HALO games not cause of nostalgia but because it's MP that isn't concerned with the endless service approach.

JEECE116d ago

There is so much cognitive dissonance over Infinite. People say they didn't like it because it was a live service. Yet if you look at what the criticisms of it were at the time it came out and when the playerbase started falling off, the primary issue people had was a lack of updates. In other words, it wasn't enough of a live service.

Which is really an encapsulation of the problem with multiplayer today. So many people think that they want to go back to the "good old days" of mid-2000s multiplayer (The first few Halos, Socom, the first few Battlefields, CS 1.6, etc), but in reality if a multiplayer game like that came out today, people would whine about the lack of content within a month of launch and go back to a live service with a grindy progression system.

isarai117d ago

Why not just port the MCC? 🤔 That was the easiest layup ever and you completely missed it

franwex117d ago

30% profit margins! People will pay $70+ for remakes!

Software_Lover117d ago

I thought the same thing, then I realized that they wouldn't include the remakes in that edition. We may get a different version of Halo MCC in the future with all of the remakes included. I just want them to include Halo 5 at some point for PC.

TheColbertinator117d ago

Can they remake Reach too with the multiplayer?

Knightofelemia117d ago

I wonder if Microsoft will port Reach over to Playstation I quite enjoyed that game. I played Halo 3 and it was not bad I have Halo 2 on the OG Xbox I just need some cables to hook up to my tv to play it.

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Master Chief becomes a Pokemon Master in Halo 3 Pokeball mod

A new Halo 3 mod turns the iconic Master Chief into a Pokémon % Master as functional Pokeballs come to the game.

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just_looken492d ago (Edited 492d ago )

That is very impressive to skip the article here is the direct link to the video
https://x.com/GashnorOffici...

Full animiation then a code change to make the target that comes out of the ball to be in the same class unsc not a easy thing to do.

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Ranking Every Halo Game From Worst To Best

Not every Halo game has been a banger, but the franchise still has a raft of the greatest games of all time.

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HellspawnPR1981779d ago

Infinite is a dumpster fire and as much as I like ODST, in no universe it ranks above Halo 2. This list is trash.

Kaii779d ago

Just exclude Infinite>5>4

ChasterMies778d ago

Best to worst: Halo 3, Halo 2, Halo Reach, Halo CE, Halo 4, Halo ODST, Halo Infinite, Halo 5.