TIME announces top 10 games of 2007

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

Hey look, heres the top 10 sitcoms of all timezz!11

1) F.R.I.E.N.DS (Amagad its the most known it must be teh bestest sitcom evar!!!)

2) Scrubs

3) War at Home

4) BECKER ( LOLZ teh Ace combat 6 of this list )

5) The Office

6) Two and a Half Men

7) The Class ( lol milkage garbage )

8) Ally Mcbeal

9) Will & Grace

10) Veronicas Closet

I could work for TIME magazine, my credibility on a subject I know little about is equal to thiers :lol:

Dreams-Visions

your taste sucks. lol. any list without

Married With Children

The Cosby Show

Fresh Prince of BelAir phails.

about halfway down I do not watch any of them. I use to watch fresh prince but it didnt come to my mind :D , anyways thats the point in my list, it sucks ( Other than Friends & Scrubs ... love Scrubs :P )

Here's teh list...

1. Halo 3
2. The Orange Box
3. Rock Band
4. Super Mario Galaxy
5. BioShock
6. Call of Duty 4
7. Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
8. Mass Effect
9. Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
10. God of War 2

Now go ahead and do the obligatory duking it out for the honor of your favorite games in the comments.

arinya

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

Also, I didn't mention this before, but the lack of World in Conflict, God of War 2, and Burning Crusade leaves a GAPING hole in this list.

Add that to the fact that this list is basically just a hype meter, and we've got a failed list. There is no surprise game, like Zack and Wiki, or Contr 4, Planet Puzzle League, etc. There were a ton of great games this year that just didn't get a whole lot of recognition. This list is not very good.

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"][QUOTE="JiveT"][QUOTE="nicenator"]

Both Orange box and SMG should have been above Halo 3. Where is Crysis? Why is AC6 in there?

Pretty much disagree wtih most of that list tbh.

JiveT

No onecares about Crysis outside of the people who post the specs of their "rig" in their sig or constantly debate the merits of various species of RAM.

Nobody cares about your "Expansions Dont Count" BS yet you insist on existing.

lol I was thinking of changing this sig but I see it still has a great impact rotfl

Nope no impact, failed by poll every time. But its the same as those that annoy you with system specs ;)

Here's teh list...

1. Halo 3
2. The Orange Box
3. Rock Band
4. Super Mario Galaxy
5. BioShock
6. Call of Duty 4
7. Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
8. Mass Effect
9. Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
10. God of War 2

Now go ahead and do the obligatory duking it out for the honor of your favorite games in the comments.

arinya

Bioshock, and SMG behind Rock band? NO.

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

ReverseCycology

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

[QUOTE="nicenator"]

Both Orange box and SMG should have been above Halo 3. Where is Crysis? Why is AC6 in there?

Pretty much disagree wtih most of that list tbh.

JiveT

No onecares about Crysis outside of the people who post the specs of their "rig" in their sig or constantly debate the merits of various species of RAM.

Really? Is that why there were so many graphics comparison threads about it? Is that why there were so many threads about it being ported to consoles?

What DV said is true, TIME is entitled to its opinions as much as i am to mine. However, IMO, a game that made such a step forward in graphics and physics certainly deserves recognition, more so than some of the games in that list.

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

Hoobinator

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

when i read - "Halo 3 has become the perfect hardcore first-person combat simulator" i knew what knid of useless list it is going to be

That's a perfect list and expresses 360 gaming domination quite nicely.JiveT

yeah, that's easy for you to say . . . .

Halo 3 as GOTY? Hardly... I'd have taken COD4 over Halo 3, at least it was somewhat innovative. Of course, Super Mario Galaxy still deserved to top that list. :PREVOLUTIONfreak

I wanted to say that too, but I've been praising it too much lately. Gotta lavish some other games. Dragon Warrior III on the GBC, much :P?

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

naval

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

when i read - "Halo 3 has become the perfect hardcore first-person combat simulator" i knew what knid of useless list it is going to be

have to agree.... seems nobody besides us actually read the article... Everyone just looked at the list.... Pretty hilarious too...

360 destroyed 2007.

Absolutely obliterated, pooped on, and stomped everyone else when it comes to software. Who else remembers Cows saying 2007 would be the year of the PS3? and now they're saying it about 08 and 09.

For the last time.

Orange Box is not a game. I never have played a game called orange box and never will because it does not exist.

[QUOTE="Number_1_Gamer"]Halo 3, the most casual game of the year as #1? LOL.kevy619

Are you kidding me? Look how well it's sold. We all know there are way more casuals, and casual games sell way better than hardcore games. Look how well Madden and Guitar Hero sell every year. The casuals slop those games up like gravy with a biscuit.

How is Halo 3 the MOST casual game of the year.

For the last time.

Orange Box is not a game. I never have played a game called orange box and never will because it does not exist.

DaBrainz

Amazon proves you wrong.

[QUOTE="kevy619"]

[QUOTE="Number_1_Gamer"]Halo 3, the most casual game of the year as #1? LOL.Number_1_Gamer

Are you kidding me? Look how well it's sold. We all know there are way more casuals, and casual games sell way better than hardcore games. Look how well Madden and Guitar Hero sell every year. The casuals slop those games up like gravy with a biscuit.

How is Halo 3 the MOST casual game of the year.

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

Hoobinator

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

TIME isn't a gaming magazine, its a magazine that show cases relevant moments in history. And the games in the list wererelevant in that year. And there were no PS3 exclusives relevant for that year. Simple as that really.

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

ReverseCycology

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

TIME isn't a gaming magazine, its a magazine that show cases relevant moments in history. And the games in the list wererelevant in that year. And there were no PS3 exclusives relevant for that year. Simple as that really.

"Guitar Hero is not "casual." That game is harder than 99.9% of games that are out there right now. Not just anyone can play that game."

Are you kidding? The GH series is uber-casual. Loads and loads of people who never play video games, or haven't played games in years, sop it up. The casuals LOVE GH. GH, Madden, Halo - those are the three series that casuals LOVE more than anything else. Many of them ONLY play those games, pretty much.

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

ReverseCycology

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

TIME isn't a gaming magazine, its a magazine that show cases relevant moments in history. And the games in the list wererelevant in that year. And there were no PS3 exclusives relevant for that year. Simple as that really.

And I'm saying Time is not qualified to give their "expert" opinion on the matter. Yes the article writer has a right to his opinion, fine, but as far as the credibility of the list goes and Time's credibility in relation to the games industry; they don't have any.

Like many others have stated it's a list of all the big games that is all. Their criteria on "impact" on the games industry is also baffling. Explain to me what impact Orange Box had this year? It was a great game, I have it, but half the games came out over a year ago and sales wise it isn't exactly a best seller.

And what impact has AC6 had???

[QUOTE="JiveT"][QUOTE="nicenator"]

Both Orange box and SMG should have been above Halo 3. Where is Crysis? Why is AC6 in there?

Pretty much disagree wtih most of that list tbh.

Bread_or_Decide

No onecares about Crysis outside of the people who post the specs of their "rig" in their sig or constantly debate the merits of various species of RAM.

Crysis has not managed to find its way into the mainstream conciousness.

Its a niche only because so few people can actually run the game.

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

Hoobinator

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

TIME isn't a gaming magazine, its a magazine that show cases relevant moments in history. And the games in the list wererelevant in that year. And there were no PS3 exclusives relevant for that year. Simple as that really.

And I'm saying Time is not qualified to give their "expert" opinion on the matter. Yes the article writer has a right to his opinion, fine, but as far as the credibility of the list goes and Time's credibility in relation to the games industry; they don't have any.

Like many others have stated it's a list of all the big games that is all. Their criteria on "impact" on the games industry is also baffling. Explain to me what impact Orange Box had this year? It was a great game, I have it, but half the games came out over a year ago and sales wise it isn't exactly a best seller.

And what impact has AC6 had???

Or Halo , or CoD4, all graphical rehashes of top brand names... nothing more.

Problem is people will take TIME seriously.

This industry is so undeveloped it 100% relies on marketing to TELL peopel what to buy, I hate to be on a high horse but im glad I think for myself as apposed to the gaming industry masses...

"Guitar Hero is not "casual." That game is harder than 99.9% of games that are out there right now. Not just anyone can play that game."

Are you kidding? The GH series is uber-casual. Loads and loads of people who never play video games, or haven't played games in years, sop it up. The casuals LOVE GH. GH, Madden, Halo - those are the three series that casuals LOVE more than anything else. Many of them ONLY play those games, pretty much.

Number_1_Gamer

If you're going to call "hardcore" games ones which only "real" gamers know about, play, and love, then you would definitely be right.

To me, I don't think someone needs to game for 30 hours a week to be a "hardcore." Just like someone doesn't need to run 6 days a week to be fast - they are just born with it.

Difficulty does factor into whether a game is casual or not. Do casuals play GH? Yes. Absolutely. Do casuals master GH? No. If you have taken the time and you are good enough to master GH, you are NOT a casual.

WoW is full of casuals. BF2 is full of casuals. CS: S is full of casuals. Casuals are everywhere.

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

ReverseCycology

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

TIME isn't a gaming magazine, its a magazine that show cases relevant moments in history. And the games in the list wererelevant in that year. And there were no PS3 exclusives relevant for that year. Simple as that really.

360 destroyed 2007.

Absolutely obliterated, pooped on, and stomped everyone else when it comes to software. Who else remembers Cows saying 2007 would be the year of the PS3? and now they're saying it about 08 and 09.

-Beowulf

yea well...it's impossible to disagree at this point in the year. Lair, Motorstorm, Virtua Fighter 5 (PS3) and Heavenly Sword all failed to deliver the AAA-ness. I'm thinking maybe that discouraged the cows by the time Uncharted and Ratchet launched, because people didn't buy them.

Here's teh list...

1. Halo 3
2. The Orange Box
3. Rock Band
4. Super Mario Galaxy
5. BioShock
6. Call of Duty 4
7. Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
8. Mass Effect
9. Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
10. God of War 2

Now go ahead and do the obligatory duking it out for the honor of your favorite games in the comments.

arinya

Marketing.

Halo 3 in America had the largest, most hyped marketing campaign of any video game ever.Yet Halo 3is standard, been there, done that FPS that does nothing to move gaming forward.

Everything Halo does has been done by games available on the PC.......years ago.

[QUOTE="ReverseCycology"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

Tiefster

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

TIME isn't a gaming magazine, its a magazine that show cases relevant moments in history. And the games in the list wererelevant in that year. And there were no PS3 exclusives relevant for that year. Simple as that really.

I don't know if you like playing games, but video games are relevant in history. Thats like saying Pong wasn't relevant in history. None of this would've existed if games weren't relevant.

This is a list of games that had the most impact and produced the most joy for the most people. It's kind of sad everyone think their little niche corner of the market (hermits) or failure of a system (cows) should somehow place more prominently than these games which defined the year.JiveT

Your such a hater :)

http://kotaku.com/gaming/goty/time-announces-top-ten-video-games-of-2007-332033.php

Ace Combat 6 is pretty much the only 1 i don't agree with on there, also the order, i think orange box, cod and bioshock were better than halo 3

mmirza23

rofl, Halo 3.

When will people learn...

[QUOTE="Tiefster"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ReverseCycology"]

Nice. This just shows how irrelevant the PS3 is / was in the 2007.

ReverseCycology

Or it could show how irrelevant Time magazine is in connection to the Games industry?

TIME isn't a gaming magazine, its a magazine that show cases relevant moments in history. And the games in the list wererelevant in that year. And there were no PS3 exclusives relevant for that year. Simple as that really.

I don't know if you like playing games, but video games are relevant in history. Thats like saying Pong wasn't relevant in history. None of this would've existed if games weren't relevant.

first off...pong wasnt even the first game....

and he is right...compared to everything else, gaming has had no impact on history what so ever.

Ace Combat 6 :?MikeE21286

LOL

The Halo hate is reaching CRITICAL MASS.

360 gaming domination indeed.

ReverseCycology

Yep, because Time says so. :roll:

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

Hey look, heres the top 10 sitcoms of all timezz!11

1) F.R.I.E.N.DS (Amagad its the most known it must be teh bestest sitcom evar!!!)

2) Scrubs

3) War at Home

4) BECKER ( LOLZ teh Ace combat 6 of this list )

5) The Office

6) Two and a Half Men

7) The Class ( lol milkage garbage )

8) Ally Mcbeal

9) Will & Grace

10) Veronicas Closet

I could work for TIME magazine, my credibility on a subject I know little about is equal to thiers :lol:

Dreams-Visions

your taste sucks. lol. any list without

Married With Children

The Cosby Show

Fresh Prince of BelAir phails.

Agreed.

"This list is for people who don't know or care about the games industry, and the list is based off of well-known names that will be easily recognized."

Said by someone on the TIME comments, and hes totally right.

Then again im done with this crap, I would hate to be a casual that has to read this and believe its accurate, sad sad marketing, non gaming devoted sites/magazines/awards should just stay away.

Meu2k7

God forbid that casuals have a voice in gaming. I mean its not likey make up the majority of the market or anything.....If you want a gaming industry that can pump out major titles for you to enjoy. Casuals money = more production......

If TIME wants to review games and make a GOTY list, let them, personally I take it as a sign that gaming is now a major entertainment form and not some nerd hobby you all wish it was.

Halo 3 has become the perfect hardcore first-person combat simulator.TIME Magazine

Thats just embarassing.

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

"This list is for people who don't know or care about the games industry, and the list is based off of well-known names that will be easily recognized."

Said by someone on the TIME comments, and hes totally right.

Then again im done with this crap, I would hate to be a casual that has to read this and believe its accurate, sad sad marketing, non gaming devoted sites/magazines/awards should just stay away.

rocktimusprime

God forbid that casuals have a voice in gaming. I mean its not likey make up the majority of the market or anything.....If you want a gaming industry that can pump out major titles for you to enjoy. Casuals money = more production......

If TIME wants to review games and make a GOTY list, let them, personally I take it as a sign that gaming is now a major entertainment form and not some nerd hobby you all wish it was.

Sorry but I was once casual and I know how it works, I wouldnt try a rang eof games, I would jump at one and think it was the best thing ever ... until you know ... I branched out... everyone starts that way.

Marketing just pushes people into it, while many great games go by unoticed.