PSXE Poll Update: God Of War III Trounces FFXIII
God of War IIIWhy do we get the feeling that such a poll would've been closer about six months ago?
The recent negative feedback surrounding Final Fantasy XIII appears to have taken its toll; either that, or God of War III is just that good and there isn't a single solitary PlayStation 3 owner who doesn't plan to buy it in a few weeks. Of course, we should probably consider its exclusive status as another driving force behind these poll results, but either way, SCEA Santa Monica's impending gem won't disappoint anyone. That footage on GTTV was downright amazing, the demo was bad-ass (even though it's nearly a year old) and basically, the idea of a sub-par God of War is totally foreign to everyone. The beautiful, visceral, brutal experience that will be this third installment has garnered a ton of attention, even if it's the end of the trilogy. That's sad news, in a way, but SCEA has already said the franchise won't just disappear, even if they decide to push ahead without Kratos. It'd be tough to embrace a new series iteration with the bald brawler but at this point, I think we all have plenty of faith in these developers.
So after nearly three-quarters of you said you'd take GoWIII over FFXIII if you had to pick one or the other, we're wondering how you're responding to Heavy Rain now that you've had a week to experience the "interactive drama." Is it everything you thought it would be or do you feel let down? Are you happy with your purchase or do you just feel as if you're missing something? Let us know and vote now.
2/28/2010 9:52:18 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (98 posts)
FullmetalX10
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 10:49:57 AM
Peepz, how can you thumbs down the truth, it's like sayin free cash isn't good for you...
3 up, 1 down
OtisFeelgood
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:24:45 PM
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24 up, 3 down
johnld
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:45:38 PM
6 up, 1 down
OtisFeelgood
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:13:10 AM
9 up, 2 down
Mornelithe
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 3:03:55 AM
3 up, 1 down
BeezleDrop
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:25:01 PM
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14 up, 1 down
Qwarktast1c
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:26:25 PM
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10 up, 1 down
SnipeySnake
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:28:21 PM
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4 up, 1 down
SnipeySnake
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:22:40 PM
3 up, 2 down
Kr3sn1k
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:49:03 PM
5 up, 7 down
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:28:28 AM
6 up, 2 down
Geobaldi
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 1:30:33 AM
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BTNwarrior
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 2:29:44 AM
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darxed
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 8:44:35 AM
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SmokeyPSD
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:32:36 PM
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12 up, 2 down
maxpontiac
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:32:49 PM
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But GOW3 good? I think not.
Heavy Rain?
The game is awesome. It took over 18 years of marriage before a game finally showed up that my wife was interested in.
My thanks to Sony and Quantic Dream for finally making a "dream" of mine come true!!
I have played the game with her watching three times last week, and it is something that I cannot play unless she is there.
We made it a mini-series of sorts.
Last edited by maxpontiac on 2/28/2010 10:36:28 PM
17 up, 5 down
Dridion
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:44:23 PM
8 up, 13 down
maxpontiac
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:49:39 PM
"My GOW3 good?" comment was meant to be taken as FF13 not being as good as GOW3.
I re-read what I posted, and realised that it could be taken the wrong the way.
To me (key word), GOW3 will be the must buy out of the two.
14 up, 1 down
OtisFeelgood
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:50:26 PM
I think you misread what he said. I think he was trying to say that FF13 will not be as good as GoW3.
10 up, 1 down
Alienange
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:04:36 PM
8 up, 4 down
Kowhoho
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:08:33 PM
In the end, his heart was in the right place...* eye begins to twitch*...
AND IN THE END THERE WILL ONLY BE CHAOS!!! >:O
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10 up, 2 down
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:22:57 PM
6 up, 2 down
Dridion
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:24:48 PM
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6 up, 8 down
inkme101
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:34:57 PM
since you had to throw the word douche out there im going to assume u r the 1 that thumbed my comment down. i dont usually give down thumbs and i didnt but now i shall be returning the favor. lol
Last edited by inkme101 on 2/28/2010 11:35:48 PM
6 up, 3 down
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:43:01 PM
7 up, 1 down
Dridion
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:14:56 AM
Wow you're more childish than I initially thought...guess the part where I wrote "the lot of you are educated" doesn't apply to you. And for assuming wrong about the thumbs down I went and thumbed you down so that you can see it wasn't me...but what eve I don't wanna be a hypocrite and in turn result to childish acts. I have other more important things that need my attention now, ie platinum-ing Heavy Rain.
1 up, 8 down
inkme101
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:45:41 AM
again another one of your horrible misreads. IT WAS A JOKE!!! did you not read the lol at the bottom? next time i'll write a heading making sure u know im kidding so u dont get ur panties in a knot! settle down and play some games (if you have a slim like me). its all good here. and if we are going to talk about childish... nobody called you a douche! you dropped the childish D-BOMB b4 anyone else got childish. now apologize and go stand in the corner for 10 minutes! lol <----- that means im kidding around! (kinda)
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8 up, 2 down
Shams
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 4:48:16 AM
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Kowhoho
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 6:24:50 AM
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bigrailer19
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:40:14 PM
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I think even 6 months ago the result would have been the same. FF13 has surely been aniticipated, but in the grand scheme of things everyone knew GOW3 was going to be massive, literally! From what I've seen and heard this engine GOW3 is running on could quite possibly push the standards in every single way. And its no question Sony santa monica wanted this game to be completely above all else, not only for the fans but to put a great end to a trilogy.
We all know there will be another ff afetr 13, but this is Kratos final stand. I think everyone is more anxious to see how it turns out than anything else out there.
Obviously thats just my opinion though.
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maxpontiac
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:07:06 PM
I am really enjoying the GOW Collection right now, and GOW3 is a game I can't wait to play.
I would hate to see Kratos' story end..
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Kowhoho
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:11:08 PM
5 up, 0 down
maxpontiac
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:18:49 PM
I don't know, I want to see at least one more game!
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FullmetalX10
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 11:00:50 AM
Already placed my pre-order(free special edition, yay) now I just need to save up money for Heavy Rain, and maybe some time after I'm done playin through those two a couple of times, I'll get Final Fantasy, but only after a price cut or two.
As for the 3rd(4th if you count chains) installment being the last one in the God of War franchise. I have to agree with Kowhoho, I too would rather see one epic finale.
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bigrailer19
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 7:21:07 PM
If Kratos does survive in the end, theres no doubt I'd love to see his face again, in either another different game involving a different life changing story, or a pre-qual? idk, I would hate to see him dissapear completely though!
Although an epic finale would be great as everyone has agreed on!
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kraygen
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:49:24 PM
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The gow demo blew me away, but i want to know the whole story.
As i can only afford at most 1 new game every month or 2 this will allow me to either get ffxiii and then start gow trilogy or just start gow trilogy depending on ben's ffxiii review.
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mackid1993
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:00:23 PM
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2 up, 4 down
FM23
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:04:59 PM
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Temjin001
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:08:41 PM
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Alienange
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:09:48 PM
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8 up, 2 down
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:18:57 PM
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Mornelithe
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 3:08:51 AM
Plus, who knows how different the game would've been had it stayed exclusive. Remember all that content 'enough to make a whole other game' (they said), cut from XIII? Sure, they say it wasn't removed due to...constraints of a certain non-hd format optical drive, but....face it, there's no other reason _that much stuff_ would be cut except to make things 'equal'.
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maxpontiac
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 8:22:02 AM
But FF13 sure would have been a better game if it was a PS3 exclusive. I don't care what SE says!!
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Wage SLAVES
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 10:38:47 AM
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hehateme
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:14:53 PM
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geovanwitdakick
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:17:03 PM
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GOW3 over FF13 was a no-brainer to me.
FF13 ---> lots of negative criticism.
GOW3 ---> lots of positive criticism.
'nuff said about that.
Heavy Rain is downright epic. I can't believe the way one characters decisions affects another character, & the one they intertwine. The writing of that game is pure awesome-sauce.
4 up, 2 down
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:18:09 PM
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I basically consider FFXIII an exclusive since I've crapped out stuff that looks better than the xbox port. And RPGs come before action, Dante's Inferno was a tasty tide over though.
Heavy Rain is just amazing, aside from a couple technical issues I give it a 10.
Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 2/28/2010 11:20:59 PM
4 up, 6 down
Geobaldi
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:15:18 AM
5 up, 4 down
chedison
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:21:56 AM
Bad Company 2 will be way on the top.
2 up, 4 down
darxed
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 8:50:02 AM
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Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 5:41:01 PM
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Geobaldi
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 5:27:08 PM
Best RPGs on the plant??
What plant are we talking?? ;)
And I actually liked FF X-2 more than I thought I would. It wasn't bad for an offshoot of the main series. Definitely better than that Dirge of Cerberus junk.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:22:09 PM
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Should be withOUT the bald brawler, just in case someone gets confused. :)~
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MadKatBebop
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:35:00 PM
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inkme101
Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:37:23 PM
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Scarecrow
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:25:21 AM
Reminds of when they add these second "pansy" character
Raiden
Nero (DMC4)
etc.
Not better than the original
They should just start a new series with Kratos' brother if they so desire (call it something else) and make its story/gameplay very different than GOWIII. I mean they could keep it similar to GOW, but it definitely needs to be "different" enough to be its own title
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___________
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:36:18 AM
better start running man.
n how is raiden a pansy?
assuming your referring to raiden in MGS hes a bad a$$ ripping all those geckos apart.
sure is no snake but still he can stand for himself.
im in 2 minds as to where they will take the series though.
before the latest interview i was sure they were going to kill of kratos in GOW3 and have hurc take over and seek revenge.
but now im not so sure, there will be another GOW game thats for sure nothing is going to stop that from happening.
id like to see hurcs side of things, maybe have it as a prequel to the series leading up to GOW1.
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SnipeySnake
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 8:16:50 PM
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Scarecrow
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:26:11 AM
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GOWIII on the other hand is something we can all FEEL
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___________
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:31:12 AM
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the words RPG and linear just do not go together, so why did $E have to cram them in?
as for heavy rain it is by far the best, most enjoyable game i have ever played!
BUT!
what the %@$# is with the ending?
it makes absolutely no sense what so ever, you feel like your going 100 miles a hour in one direction than hit a brick wall and was hurled in the other.
just ends so abruptly and, well i dont want to spoil anything but that has to be one of the worst endings in a video game ever!
what is it with developers creating a fantastic game, than completley destroying it with something so silly and small?
QD, just because ubisoft do it does not mean you have to follow suit.
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Robochic
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:36:08 AM
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I would have to say from what I have seen my husband play (yes I can't play it he's hogging the PS3) it's amazing and emotional and just overall a creative game. I know GOW III will be my next best game ;)
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Mamills
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 1:14:52 AM
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saw the recent GOW3 footage on GTTV and right away im contemplating upgrading my pre-order to the SE for the Pandora Chest.
as for Heavy rain just beat it and honestly was one of the best things im experienced in a long time. i hope this really is a start of a new genre, cuz i would love a sci fi or action flick done like that.
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just2skillf00l
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 1:47:16 AM
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Gordo
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 1:55:05 AM
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GOWIII is a must buy though.
Heavy Rain. Phew, what a ride! The most immense and immersive video game experience I'be had in 25 years. Bar none.
I thought Uncharted 2 was like being in a movie, and it is in a "video game" sort of way.
Heavy Rain is like being in a movie, in a "bookish" sort of a way (if you get my drift).
Not bagging U2 by any means, just the immersion of Heavy Rain was outstanding.
The feelings you got making those choices knowing there was no save and restart were mind boggling.
Sends shivers down the spine. It's rare to be treated like an adult in a video game. We'll be speaking about this one for years I think.
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Gordo
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 2:01:15 AM
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If you want to be a troll and get some hits on your site there are better ways than being a complete idiot.
You take the Heavy Rain review on this site. Considered, detailed, well written, educated and enthusiastic.
On the other hand, this guys is just a complete ignoramus. No redeeming features at all. Reverts to swear words when his vague grasp of the English language alludes him.
The rubbish people are putting out there trying to knock Heavy Rain because it is a PS3 exclusive and something new is astounding!
4 up, 3 down
BikerSaint
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 5:38:15 PM
Yeah I read that trash too, & it's pure unadulterared bull$hit!
The A-hole whined like a 16 year old muck shoveler at a sewer treatment plant during one of it's "down for maintenance" times.
One who had a sudden illusion of grandeur while looking into a mirror & dreaming he was a reviewer, instead of actually seeing the real him, just a pimpy-faced hormones-raging, snot-dripper ankle-biter who was actually staring right back at him.
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CHAOS THEORY X
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 2:31:11 AM
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5 up, 2 down
Jalex
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 2:35:47 AM
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For nearly the past two years, I considered 'Guns of the Patriots' and 'Mass Effect' to be the two highest points of this generation.
Then last month 'Mass Effect 2' came out and it is overall an even better game.
And then, less than a week ago, 'Heavy Rain' (a game I've been anticipating for over three years) released. And I must say that it is even better than 'Mass Effect 2', placing it directly behind 'Guns of the Patriots' in my list of the best games thus far this generation (several minor things kept it from hitting the top, but second place is certainly nothing to sneer at when one considers the competition).
I could go on and on about the reasons why I love 'Heavy Rain', but then I'd essentially be writing my own review, and this isn't the place for it.
But my summary should show that my three years of anticipation were not wasted in the slightest:
'Heavy Rain' is a dream come true.
5 up, 3 down
Jawknee
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 2:37:13 AM
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6 up, 0 down
johnld
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 1:29:50 PM
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darxed
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 8:52:01 AM
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Mr Bitey
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 8:55:37 AM
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Yes, I am disappointed in SE, just like every other PS3 owner. But XIII does look good, and I'm really looking forward to it.
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Kiryu
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 10:17:57 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnefA5Ek_bs
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Richy
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 10:25:07 AM
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God of War 3 ;) ...
already bought HR SE, waiting for delivery.
FFXIII not my genre, but if a demo comes out (doubt it) i can try & maybe like it, then would go for it later on.
What is the problem with older PS3 !? I didn't switch mine On since Sunday morning about 2 (GMT+4) ... A friend of mine called about two others having issues launching games or PSN ...
i must seek for more info ...
cheers!
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Richy
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 10:27:56 AM
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FullmetalX10
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 11:15:37 AM
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As for all of you who can just go around ordering every great game this quarter. I wish I was you...
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piratedrunk
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 12:22:14 PM
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Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 2:36:33 PM
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The show Family guy was always on Fox now it's on TBS and Adult Swim as well but that doesn't make it any less funny. Come on people.
4 up, 1 down
bigrailer19
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 8:47:40 PM
I see you got one but you shouldnt pay mind to the thumbing system!
GOW3 is upwards towards 15 hours long. For this genre thats a whopping game. Your right comparing GOW3 to FF13 would be non-sense, but asking the question which do you prefer is completely legit, and you gave an honest answer! as for me Its GOW3!
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David Macphail
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 7:24:52 PM
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There's too many 7 year - olds on here crying about how "God Of War Iz Da Bombaz!". Both are going to be great games, so the only people who would feel the need to heavily defend one of them are the kids who are too poor to afford more than 1 game per month. I'll be getting FF XIII, GOW 3 and Yakuza 3. However if you were to ask me which one was more important - it would be Final Fantasy all the way.
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bigrailer19
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 8:43:38 PM
BTW its nice to meet you, havnt seen you here before!
Anyways, no one is saying that FF13 is a bad game, nor is anyone saying the franchise is bad. The facts though is that there has been a lot of negativity revolving FF13, and that negativity goes right to the consumer. Why would the consumer invest in negativity? Theres no getting around the fact that FF13 was supposed to be exlcusive, and that most of the negativeness towards it relates to the it being multi-plat. FF13 has not followed its roots of FF from what ive heard, (not having played it, obviously) and that puts a lot of ps3 owners, and a lot of people on this site (it being a PS site, but not fanboy since its about all gaming news) on the fence about it. OF course we'll defend GOW 3 over FF13 anyday because Sony SM, and the franchise has not abandoned us for money, instead they are in fact deleivering on there promise, where as SE has not fulfilled all the promises they made.
I will say your right in buying all three, and i think most on this site will tell you they will eventually get FF13. But GOW3 is obviously higher on the todem pole as not only this poll suggests, but everything about it is positive, FF13 will be another FF game where as GOW3 will be something special, something great, that a lot of fans have looked forward too, and a lot of fans have wanted to play, to see the final moments in this epic trilogy!
Sorry things got off on the wrong foot for you!
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 7:30:30 AM
GOW, resistance, uncharted, ninja gaiden, crash bandicoot, GoW, devil may cry, resident evil, assassins creed, infamous, heavy rain, MGS, ratchet and clank, sly cooper, twisted metal, battlefield bad company and so on.
no offense but that has to be the stupidest thing i have ever read.
the reason why people would choose GOW over FF is quite simple, its either
A: because they have strayed from the series, linear, less open world exploration, more linear storyline, different combat system and so on.
B: because they dont like RPGs.
or C: a little of both, like me.
IF FFXIII was like the older series mainly like FFVII i would of bought it, but its not it could not be more different.
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Sol
Monday, March 01, 2010 @ 9:12:55 PM
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Skatejimmy5
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:50:37 PM
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:(
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inkme101
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Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:23:58 PM
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