Whether you’re shooting zombies, terrorists, aliens, or Nazis it seems that most first person shooters all follow the same simple formula.
Pit a player in an epic environment with a desperate conflict in which his/her faction or side is losing. Then have their respective faction enlist their help to somehow turn the tides of war.
The player then must slaughter their way through countless armies and foes in order to achieve victory and save the world. Now throw in some explosions and engaging firefights throughout the game and you got yourself a FPS.
Predictable? Yes, and many have complained as a result, but will the FPS genre change anytime soon?
Bearing the moniker “family-friendly” isn’t all bad. It’s a Godsend if you’re looking to appeal to a broad audience and to never piss anybody off… ever.
But if you harbor even the slightest desire to be taken seriously, then that cutesy, non-violent shtick has got to go. If there was ever a console that — if miraculously granted sentience — would understands the rigors of being pigeon-holed, it’s the Nintendo Wii.
What’s the best time period for a video game that still revolves around Earth in some way? The cop-out answer is “the time period that best fits the game’s needs,” but we should look deeper than that. Grand Theft Auto IV might have lost some of its charm had Liberty City not been like a seedier version of present day NYC, but it still might have been fun to see Niko throw Caligula out of a chariot and cause mayhem in Ancient Rome. So which time is best for Earth and for video games? Arguments after the jump. Read More »
Enough of the past already! Once you’ve had your share of all those “best of 2008” lists, come along with GotGame as we look over the top PC games of 2009 according to hype, which has been a constant factor in how all games nowadays are perceived by the fans. Just listen to Peter Molyneux for five minutes if you don’t believe us. Leave your sophisticated taste at the door, because that’s not how we picked our winners and runner-ups. The only thing these games had to do to make this list was to start a hype train with no scheduled stop, meaning they don’t necessarily have to be released in 2009. They just have to make a lot of noise during.
Call of Duty emerged in 2003, bringing another WWII FPS into our hands. The tight narrative was a prominent feature, enveloping players into the story of the game. With Activision using a “leapfrog strategy,” alternating between Infinity Ward and Treyarch, and now finishing development on CoD5: World at War, what’s expected for the future?
Is the sound of a blasting M60E4 music to your ears? Then you’ll definitely enjoy this video. Splicing together the gunshots of the many weapons throughout Call of Duty 4, this guy combines music and gaming in the best combination since beer and pretzels. Surprisingly, he doesn’t even play the game. Which just goes to show that COD4 has something to offer for everyone.
Last week, Activision announced that it has been the root cause of over 10M minor cases of post traumatic stress disorders around the world associated with the most recent installment of its incredibly realistic FPS franchise.
Call of Duty 4 has sold over 10 million copies across all game platforms.
Activision would not break down the sales by platform, but they did report that CoD4 has sold the most copies on the Xbox 360. Oorah!
Since 2000, there have been a few other games to reach this landmark number of sales, such as GTA: San Andreas and The Sims 2. According to many industry insiders, Grand Theft Auto IV and Wii Fit will sell this many copies as well.
Strap on your boots and grab your supply pack, because Call of Duty is returning to platforms with a brand new sequel.
Call of Duty: World at War will have you trading in your M4 Carbine for a Thompson submachine gun, as this new title is set to take place in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. Activision has given the reins of the project to CoD3 developer Treyarch, and is hoping for a game that is as sharp as General Patton’s chin stubble.
Whether you’re shooting zombies, terrorists, aliens, or Nazis it seems that most first person shooters all follow the same simple formula.
Bearing the moniker “family-friendly” isn’t all bad. It’s a Godsend if you’re looking to appeal to a broad audience and to never piss anybody off… ever.
What’s the best time period for a video game that still revolves around Earth in some way? The cop-out answer is “the time period that best fits the game’s needs,” but we should look deeper than that. Grand Theft Auto IV might have lost some of its charm had Liberty City not been like a seedier version of present day NYC, but it still might have been fun to see Niko throw Caligula out of a chariot and cause mayhem in Ancient Rome. So which time is best for Earth and for video games? Arguments after the jump.
Enough of the past already! Once you’ve had your share of all those “best of 2008” lists, come along with GotGame as we look over the top PC games of 2009 according to hype, which has been a constant factor in how all games nowadays are perceived by the fans. Just listen to 
Call of Duty emerged in 2003, bringing another WWII FPS into our hands. The tight narrative was a prominent feature, enveloping players into the story of the game. With Activision using a “leapfrog strategy,” alternating between Infinity Ward and Treyarch, and now finishing development on CoD5: World at War, what’s expected for the future?
Strap on your boots and grab your supply pack, because Call of Duty is returning to platforms with a brand new sequel.