Game Of The Year 2008 Awards Dominated By PS3 Trio?
It won't be long before we have to hand out our Game of the Year awards, but we'd like to know what you think beforehand. The last top-notch PlayStation 3 exclusive for 2008 has been released, and we figure now's a good time to ask: what was the best PS3 title this year?
We suppose you're free to mention a multiplatform game, like Grand Theft Auto IV, Fallout 3, or Dead Space, but it's the powerful trio of top-notch PS3 exclusives that have impressed us this year. It started with the amazing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in June, moved to the innovative and addictive LittleBigPlanet in October, and just recently, we received the gift of super fun intensity with Resistance 2. This is the trio that could very easily dominate any Game of the Year awards ceremony for any publication or event, simply because the three games all fall into separate categories. These aren't three fantastic FPSs or RPGs that have excelled and entertained; these are three titles that may appeal to the widest possible demographic of gamers out there. There's the cooperative platformer (which, in reality, probably doesn't fit any genre mold), there's the action/adventure game that some purists may wish to sub-categorize as "stealth," and there's the straight-up FPS; perhaps the most popular genre today. And yes, they're all exclusive to the PS3, which - in our minds - separates that system from the competition.
There's no doubt that GTAIV and games like Gears of War 2 are clear GoY contenders, and there's no doubt that multiplatform titles sell the best (more consoles, more owners...duh). But we consider this a unique situation: one console has three exclusives in one year, none of which falling into the same genre, and all of which are legitimate GoY nominees. The last time this happened may have been back in 2001 with the PS2...Final Fantasy X, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Gran Turismo 3. A fine, fine year. For all platforms, really. But can anyone really argue against the idea that 2008 was indeed the year of the PS3?
11/19/2008 Ben Dutka
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Sir Shak
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:30:30 AM
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even though i am new to console gaming and didnt play any mgs game in the last generation mgs4 still managed to be the best game i have ever played despite its complicated backstory which i had to read on wikipedia.
coverton341
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:07:11 PM
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That being said I unfortunately but quite positively believe that something like GTAIV or GoW2 is going to get it this year and that sucks. I believe this because of the marketing campaign both of these titles received and the seeming corporate and media backing they both have. GTAIV got perfect tens, a feat that no game had accomplished in over 12 years, and personally I don't believe it should have garnered such support. It was good yes but not by any means perfect, and GoW2 is enjoying its day in the sun despite bulky character builds and a shallow plot line.
Oh well let the crown go to the money makers, let the gamers know the undisputable truth.
Daedusian
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:35:58 PM
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Sure R2 revamped their second installment from the first greatly, and I guess GeoW2 kinda/sorta did to an extent (with a better story) but it still cannot come close to MGS4's totally unique and revolutionizing appeal and dedication to quality. To me it's a clear winner.
LBP is great too, but I still believe MGS4 has it in the bag quite easily.
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sabitrulz
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:37:00 PM
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Ben u forgot that in 2002 we also had Kingdom Hearts-1
In 2005 we also had Kingdom Hearts-2,god of war,mgs3,burnout3,Shadow of colossus[i imported frm jp]
So,wat do u think 2002 was better than 2005?
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Orvisman
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:56:19 PM
BigBoss4ever
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:55:19 PM
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kanezer
Monday, January 05, 2009 @ 5:48:05 AM
Arvis
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:00:04 PM
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-Arvis
englishgolfer
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:05:12 PM
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ronnie
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:39:00 PM
ffrulez
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:12:56 PM
Jed
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:38:32 PM
I was just reminded of the Apple commercial where the pc is putting all his money into advertising instead of fixing vista. It's the same thing with the 360.
Sony needs to advertise more, but not as much as microsoft.
AntDC
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:45:14 AM
xStatiCa
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:31:48 PM
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Troy Powers
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:34:18 PM
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I may actually pick that up. Only reason I didn't is because I didn't play any of the first 3 games. I bought them as a bundle and started the first one, but got sidetracked. I really would like to have the full experience instead of just jumping in on the tail end. But, with so many great NEW games, it's hard to motivate myself to pick up with MGS1.
Arvis
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 3:35:38 PM
Aftab
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 4:00:59 PM
JAJABOB92
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:40:25 PM
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ffrulez
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:09:25 PM
Aftab
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:11:37 PM
karneli lll
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:01:10 PM
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Ultimadream
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 3:03:57 PM
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bearbobby
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 3:28:58 PM
Just curious as out of the 3 exclusive games Ben suggested, I've only had a chance to play with the sackboys. I think it's bloody brilliant, lol. Though I am eager to play the other 2 as well.
I've downloaded the demo for MGS4 and I'm gonna dive into that later tonight, but I'm fearful that it might make me rush out and buy the full copy and I was hoping to wait till it went on sale which would give me a chance to buy MGS3 and play that one as I missed it the first time around. (MGS1 and 2 were fantastic!)
Ultimadream
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 4:04:13 PM
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bearbobby
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 8:03:50 PM
Ultimadream
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:18:06 PM
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Reccaman18
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:44:42 PM
Aftab
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:59:37 PM
coverton341
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:01:37 PM
But really, do you really believe that GTAIV is a superb game? I have played all the GTA titles and I mean all of them and one thing is blindingly apparent, the games never really change, a few features are added and a few are subtracted between each iteration, and the graphics are upped a bit. But, underneath the hood they are the same thing over and over and once all the islands are opened the real appeal of the game crashes and burns.
Do you like it because the main character is Russian? If in MGS4 you got to play as Volgen (I think that was the boss from 3)would you have fallen in love with it? Oh well to each their own I suppose. I have to admit though that I was not as wholly impressed with R2 as most seem to be but it was a good game with a much better story and better graphics than GTAIV.
Reccaman18
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:43:25 PM
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The_Chimeran
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:02:02 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:11:23 PM
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Aftab
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 8:42:01 PM
somethingrandom
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:17:26 PM
MirrorSoul
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:29:49 PM
ffrulez
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:54:21 AM
Hehehe, memories resurface to when I first played MGS4 on July the 4th.
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Arvis
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:20:42 PM
ffrulez
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:55:17 AM
Fabi
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:58:22 PM
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MGS4 WAS my pick in June, but I don't think the looooong cut scenes appeal to everyone, and I can't forget about the damn 3rd act...I hated it.
I think LBP should get it. It's all about fun with that one.
ffrulez
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:56:29 AM
Arvis
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:25:12 PM
MRSUCCESS
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:07:54 PM
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When it comes to video games, music or art in general you can't satisfy everyone, but on the other side MGS4 is just one of those games that I'm sure 90% or of the gamers who played it, liked it.
While Fallout 3's replay value is insane, LittleBigPlanet's creativity is amazing, Resistance 2's action leave's you speachless, I have a 6th sense Guns of the Patriots will take the game of year award in most websites/shows/etc. There is no Ocarina of Time this time around to contend with Metal Gear Solid 4.
WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 12:02:28 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:30:14 AM
Nerull
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:47:56 AM
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PS MGS4 and R2 aren't that different genre-wise, ones a FPS ones a 3rdPS, subgenres sure but the vast majority of their gameplay revolves around guns.
Arvis
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:29:26 PM
PaiNT_kinG
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 3:27:07 AM
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Wage SLAVES
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:05:54 PM
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somethingrandom
Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:22:46 PM
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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Aftab
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:28:38 AM