I started following gaming news well after Yamauchi had left Nintendo's presidency, so I kind got to know more about him now then back when he was making Nintendo the company we know and love (most of us at least, I believe).
Rest in peace, and thanks for the hard work Mr. Yamauchi.
Though I don't think Gears 2 qualifies as an entry here, since it just refined what had come before, I think Horde Mode deserves being mentioned anyway. It was extremely fun, and a lot of games did get on that wagon.
Anyhow, excellent list. I can't think of any games of the top of my head to add here, but these 10 sure left a mark in the industry, for better or for worse.
Co-op modes usually mix things up so that the challenge is on par with multiple players. More aggressive enemies who now are immune to attacks that would kill them outright in the campaign... Sounds like Uncharted's Adventure Mode, but it seems to fit Far Cry 3 as well.
Good Luck, guys :)
I have never played it before, but seeing it is now available free both on IOS and PC, I think that may change :)
In a way I agree with you Ben. Depth can make up for a bad fashion sense. What is sad is that Kojima just seems to be capitalizing on the "sex sells" formula instead of working on how Quiet fits in MGS. The new entry is set to tackle some serious subject matter, but sexploitation doesn't seem to be one of them.
The character looks could have gone in many directions, but he decided that the bikini and pantyhose combo was ideal to boost figurine sales and to make cosplaying as Quiet easier, or in more cynical terms, to make more money and get free publicity. That doesn't sound as good character creation at all.
I have no problem with sexy characters, and I don't think we should vilely them. But the gaming industry needs to grow up a bit and realize that sexy doesn't mean just scantly clad women, and that striping them just for money is downright offensive.
I wonder if Kojima came up with his own definition for the word sexy...
Sexy: 1 - When applied to men and/or equipment means a sleek and practical design; 2 - When applied to women, near nakedness.
A damn fine point, sir.
I believe killing healers counts as a war crime, according to the Genebra Conventions..
I hate thunderstorms, only due to the fact that whenever the weather isn't 100%, my city's electricity distribution starts fluctuating and just goes out.
AC2 biggest flaw: You can't play with the Flying Machine at leisure :(
Great blog, I am glad for that Recent Comments tab, otherwise I would have missed it.
