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This is the way the gaming industry is going these days, exclusives. Each Company, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony competing for the biggest titles and the best brands on their system. It’s quite sad to know very few can afford 3 game consoles (like me) and will have to make do with one. So we all have to make a choice, which console offers the best collection of exclusives? Nintendo have many second party developers as well as themselves, Sony have hold of companies such as Polyphony and Psygosis and Microsoft has been spending a lot of cash making sure they get the biggest names in the Industry.
In fact Microsoft have been doing quite well in getting hold of exclusives something which has even tempted me to get the system. At launch Microsoft had 4 mega titles on show, something that Nintendo failed to do. Dead or Alive 3 one of the X-box exclusives concentrated on the beat ‘em up side of gaming (although it is said to be disappointing). Halo one of many Goldeneye/Perfect Dark clones and one of the best, this kept the trigger finger gamers happy, Project Gotham the sequel to Metropolitan Street Racer took car of the driving nuts and Oddworld was around for the Platforming fans. Quite a nice combination there for a launch, the only reason why I won’t be getting the X-box is due to its price (not too expensive I just can’t afford it). Microsoft has also gained some popular movie licenses in the form of Shrek and the upcoming Lord of the Rings. Then there is the big SEGA exclusive titles Shenmue 2 (but apparently it isn’t, don’t ask) and Jet Set Radio future. Microsoft have nabbed a decent selection of exclusive titles that are sure to shift a few consoles.
But what about Sony? Sony never really had to bother with this exclusive lark most 3rd party companies only ever made games for them anyway but as sad as it maybe it isn’t the case anymore. Once Tekken was only on the Playstation but it has now crossed water to the GBA with the Gamecube heavily rumored, during the last generation Soul Calibur 2 would have been on the Playstation not this time now it’s a multi-format game (yes they still exist). But although Sony may have lost their footing they have managed to keep their flow of exclusives going. First off Metal Gear Solid 2 the game that was being worked for the X-box and possibly a future Gamecube release was bought exclusive by Sony, Squaresoft are now part owned by the CD company as well making the Final Fantasy series a Sony exclusive. Sony also have their fair share of Second party developers, Polyphony are one this means Gran Turismo, a huge title, is Playstation exclusive, Psygosis are also Second party which means Wipeout is Playstation exclusive. And although the PS2 games are appearing more often on other formats, games like Devil May Cry still seem to stick with the PS2 although it doesn’t have to.
*Takes a deep breath* Nintendo has more exclusive titles than them all they have many, many second party developers that have exclusives from 3rd party developers and they produce millions of games themselves. Reading that opener will of made up your mind that yet again I can’t help but be biased to Nintendo but you see Nintendo may have the most exclusives but how many are “BIG” exclusives. Pikmin is an exclusive Gamecube title and to Nintendo fans its brilliant but how many know about Pikmin and how many can see Pikmin getting huge (actually I can as a sequel is already in development I can see it going far). Some bigger Nintendo games are also not “that big” like Starfox, yes he is a big name character but not that well known. Metroid a huge title for retro gamers but can it stand next to Tekken?
So what are the biggest names from the Nintendo camp? Well the biggest Nintendo games are probably the biggest games in the world. Mario, he was there when platformers were first made (along with Donkey Kong) and has gone from big to MASSIVE in the gaming industry, starring in movies, cartoons, TV shows, bed spreads, clocks, lamp shade, wallpaper etc… If you had to make the ultimate gaming magazine then you would have to stick Mario on the front. Second Zelda, Zelda games are classics even before they hit the shelves and we all know it. When a Zelda game is released a top score no lower than 10 stars or 92% will occur because they have always been a mark of gaming brilliance. And none of you will forget Pokémon the biggest Nintendo success story for a long time and we will talk about it for years to come.
Of course there are other titles that are already big and will get bigger, Perfect Dark looks promising, the originality of Conker may make it big one day and Eternal Darkness the first Psychological thriller may become a smash hit. But Nintendo like Microsoft and Sony have nabbed a few other exclusive Gamecube titles, Sonic Team are developing Sonic Adventure 2 and Phantasy Star Online 2 to go along side Super Monkey Ball and there is also rumors of a NiGHTS game in development for Gamecube. Sega Sports titles are all becoming Gamecube exclusive, Capcom are exclusively making Mickey Mouse (a Nintendo license anyway) on the Gamecube. Talking of Capcom I can’t go without mentioning the exclusive Resident Evil games on the Gamecube with the new, gorgeous looking, 50% bigger version of Resident Evil remake, Resident Evil 0 and 4 are all exclusive. And slight reshuffles of Resident Evil 2,3 and Code Veronica are also due on Gamecube.
Of course the exclusives that appeal to me are Gamecube’s, which is why I will be getting one. But I can’t help feel disappointed with Halo, Metal Gear Solid 2, Final Fantasy, Jet Set Radio future, Wipeout appearing on other formats. It just goes to prove, the real losers of the console war are the gamers.
Here’s to the future.
Dringo.
This is the way the gaming industry is going these days, exclusives. Each Company, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony competing for the biggest titles and the best brands on their system. It’s quite sad to know very few can afford 3 game consoles (like me) and will have to make do with one. So we all have to make a choice, which console offers the best collection of exclusives? Nintendo have many second party developers as well as themselves, Sony have hold of companies such as Polyphony and Psygosis and Microsoft has been spending a lot of cash making sure they get the biggest names in the Industry.
In fact Microsoft have been doing quite well in getting hold of exclusives something which has even tempted me to get the system. At launch Microsoft had 4 mega titles on show, something that Nintendo failed to do. Dead or Alive 3 one of the X-box exclusives concentrated on the beat ‘em up side of gaming (although it is said to be disappointing). Halo one of many Goldeneye/Perfect Dark clones and one of the best, this kept the trigger finger gamers happy, Project Gotham the sequel to Metropolitan Street Racer took car of the driving nuts and Oddworld was around for the Platforming fans. Quite a nice combination there for a launch, the only reason why I won’t be getting the X-box is due to its price (not too expensive I just can’t afford it). Microsoft has also gained some popular movie licenses in the form of Shrek and the upcoming Lord of the Rings. Then there is the big SEGA exclusive titles Shenmue 2 (but apparently it isn’t, don’t ask) and Jet Set Radio future. Microsoft have nabbed a decent selection of exclusive titles that are sure to shift a few consoles.
But what about Sony? Sony never really had to bother with this exclusive lark most 3rd party companies only ever made games for them anyway but as sad as it maybe it isn’t the case anymore. Once Tekken was only on the Playstation but it has now crossed water to the GBA with the Gamecube heavily rumored, during the last generation Soul Calibur 2 would have been on the Playstation not this time now it’s a multi-format game (yes they still exist). But although Sony may have lost their footing they have managed to keep their flow of exclusives going. First off Metal Gear Solid 2 the game that was being worked for the X-box and possibly a future Gamecube release was bought exclusive by Sony, Squaresoft are now part owned by the CD company as well making the Final Fantasy series a Sony exclusive. Sony also have their fair share of Second party developers, Polyphony are one this means Gran Turismo, a huge title, is Playstation exclusive, Psygosis are also Second party which means Wipeout is Playstation exclusive. And although the PS2 games are appearing more often on other formats, games like Devil May Cry still seem to stick with the PS2 although it doesn’t have to.
*Takes a deep breath* Nintendo has more exclusive titles than them all they have many, many second party developers that have exclusives from 3rd party developers and they produce millions of games themselves. Reading that opener will of made up your mind that yet again I can’t help but be biased to Nintendo but you see Nintendo may have the most exclusives but how many are “BIG” exclusives. Pikmin is an exclusive Gamecube title and to Nintendo fans its brilliant but how many know about Pikmin and how many can see Pikmin getting huge (actually I can as a sequel is already in development I can see it going far). Some bigger Nintendo games are also not “that big” like Starfox, yes he is a big name character but not that well known. Metroid a huge title for retro gamers but can it stand next to Tekken?
So what are the biggest names from the Nintendo camp? Well the biggest Nintendo games are probably the biggest games in the world. Mario, he was there when platformers were first made (along with Donkey Kong) and has gone from big to MASSIVE in the gaming industry, starring in movies, cartoons, TV shows, bed spreads, clocks, lamp shade, wallpaper etc… If you had to make the ultimate gaming magazine then you would have to stick Mario on the front. Second Zelda, Zelda games are classics even before they hit the shelves and we all know it. When a Zelda game is released a top score no lower than 10 stars or 92% will occur because they have always been a mark of gaming brilliance. And none of you will forget Pokémon the biggest Nintendo success story for a long time and we will talk about it for years to come.
Of course there are other titles that are already big and will get bigger, Perfect Dark looks promising, the originality of Conker may make it big one day and Eternal Darkness the first Psychological thriller may become a smash hit. But Nintendo like Microsoft and Sony have nabbed a few other exclusive Gamecube titles, Sonic Team are developing Sonic Adventure 2 and Phantasy Star Online 2 to go along side Super Monkey Ball and there is also rumors of a NiGHTS game in development for Gamecube. Sega Sports titles are all becoming Gamecube exclusive, Capcom are exclusively making Mickey Mouse (a Nintendo license anyway) on the Gamecube. Talking of Capcom I can’t go without mentioning the exclusive Resident Evil games on the Gamecube with the new, gorgeous looking, 50% bigger version of Resident Evil remake, Resident Evil 0 and 4 are all exclusive. And slight reshuffles of Resident Evil 2,3 and Code Veronica are also due on Gamecube.
Of course the exclusives that appeal to me are Gamecube’s, which is why I will be getting one. But I can’t help feel disappointed with Halo, Metal Gear Solid 2, Final Fantasy, Jet Set Radio future, Wipeout appearing on other formats. It just goes to prove, the real losers of the console war are the gamers.
Here’s to the future.
Dringo.
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Ahh but the selection of GC launch games are nowhere near as good as the xboxs. You will get 6 games, but only 3 or 4 of them will be any good depending on what you like.
You are getting quantity, but not perhaps quality. Halo in my view is better than any GC launch title.
For me, the GC has very few launch titles that will attract casual gamers.
You are getting quantity, but not perhaps quality. Halo in my view is better than any GC launch title.
For me, the GC has very few launch titles that will attract casual gamers.
Hmmm, i like racing games.
What you give burnout out of 100 turbo? i was thinking of getting it.
Does it have an arcadey feel to it?
What you give burnout out of 100 turbo? i was thinking of getting it.
Does it have an arcadey feel to it?
Great topic Dringo. Great minds think alike after all.
However....... Lord of the Rings (Based on the Books not film) will not be an X-BOX exclusive, it is heavily rumoured that it will make it to Gamecube 'After' an X-BOX launch (The lead developer with an interview back at E3 on Game Network didn't rule that one out) and the first title being 'the Fellowship of the ring' will make it to the Gameboy Advance as a top down RPG.
As for Square homing Final Fantasy to be exclusive and Sony buying rights to exclusiveness, well that is wrong too, as Head Square honcho stated that he hasn't ruled out developing one of the FF titles for the Gameboy Advance. Sony only have an- upcoming- 17 % 'NOT FINALISED' handshake of a stake with Square shares.
However....... Lord of the Rings (Based on the Books not film) will not be an X-BOX exclusive, it is heavily rumoured that it will make it to Gamecube 'After' an X-BOX launch (The lead developer with an interview back at E3 on Game Network didn't rule that one out) and the first title being 'the Fellowship of the ring' will make it to the Gameboy Advance as a top down RPG.
As for Square homing Final Fantasy to be exclusive and Sony buying rights to exclusiveness, well that is wrong too, as Head Square honcho stated that he hasn't ruled out developing one of the FF titles for the Gameboy Advance. Sony only have an- upcoming- 17 % 'NOT FINALISED' handshake of a stake with Square shares.
Mantis wrote:
> Turbo, Burnout and Airblade are not must have titles. In my view Burnout is
> much too shallow.
WHAT?!
Burnout is one of the best damn racing games I've ever played! Not only does it have all the thrill of the chase, but it has that heart stopping certantity that just one tiny mistake and you go from first to worst, to the point that you heart is physically pounding from the tension!
My GOD man, do you have no soul?
> Turbo, Burnout and Airblade are not must have titles. In my view Burnout is
> much too shallow.
WHAT?!
Burnout is one of the best damn racing games I've ever played! Not only does it have all the thrill of the chase, but it has that heart stopping certantity that just one tiny mistake and you go from first to worst, to the point that you heart is physically pounding from the tension!
My GOD man, do you have no soul?
EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE! READ ALL ABOUT IT! DRINGO CAUGHT LOOKING AT PS2 IN SHOP WINDOW!
Mantis wrote:
> The xbox and GC both have a strong line up of exclusives, but you are forgetting
> that the majority of the great GC exclusives will not be available on launch day
> or anytime soon.
Halo, PGR, Munch and DOA3 are all must have titles, and they
> will be available from day one. :)
Yeah but at what cost, i was looking around the net and found a gamecube, 6 games, 4 pads and a memory card for £392 including shipping from USA, for that price you could get the xbox, a game and maybe an extra controller.
> The xbox and GC both have a strong line up of exclusives, but you are forgetting
> that the majority of the great GC exclusives will not be available on launch day
> or anytime soon.
Halo, PGR, Munch and DOA3 are all must have titles, and they
> will be available from day one. :)
Yeah but at what cost, i was looking around the net and found a gamecube, 6 games, 4 pads and a memory card for £392 including shipping from USA, for that price you could get the xbox, a game and maybe an extra controller.
Turbo, Burnout and Airblade are not must have titles. In my view Burnout is much too shallow.
LOL yep the future is filled with exclusives.
The xbox and GC both have a strong line up of exclusives, but you are forgetting that the majority of the great GC exclusives will not be available on launch day or anytime soon.
Halo, PGR, Munch and DOA3 are all must have titles, and they will be available from day one. :)
Halo, PGR, Munch and DOA3 are all must have titles, and they will be available from day one. :)
Or†ega wrote:
peronally i
> havnt got space for all 3 consoles! especially as the X-box is built like a
> brickshit house.
ROFLMAO
peronally i
> havnt got space for all 3 consoles! especially as the X-box is built like a
> brickshit house.
ROFLMAO
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