What will be the defining game this generation?

Every generation, there was that one video game(s) that defined the evolution of the gaming industry. Such a game was innovative, technically-impressive and fun to play, which overall helped push the benchmark of quality even higher within the industry. We have seen many great examples of this, such as Halo, Resident Evil 4 and the Grand Theft Auto series from last generation; The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Final Fantasy VII and Super Mario 64 for the 6th generation, and etc.

What will be the defining game of this generation? There have been many great games released within the past 2 years that are easily acceptable for such a place, ranging from the mega-hyped exclusive titles to the sleeper hits of the PC. What do you think will be remembered by gamers from all around when they look back on this generation, the 8th generation, 5-10 years from now?

Im going to say LBP, I might be in the minority here but I think that it could be like GTA3, in the sense that alot of games try to copy it, spawning a bunch of 'LBP Clones'.

None of the games you mentioned. Personally I think wii sports is teh defining game. I don't even like the game or care for it, but the wii and wii sports got people to buy the system.

Personally for me though i'll wait until this gen is over. i am expecting the next Zelda game to be awesome since the last one was terrible to me.

It's too early to say, we haven't even gotten halfway thru this generation.

But out of those, it will probably be Mario Galaxy. The Mario games usually are. But they don't have to be just one game, for example two gens ago, there was Mario, Zelda, and Final Fantasy. This gen could have more than one.

None of the games you mentioned. Personally I think wii sports is teh defining game. I don't even like the game or care for it, but the wii and wii sports got people to buy the system.

Personally for me though i'll wait until this gen is over. i am expecting the next Zelda game to be awesome since the last one was terrible to me.

too_much_eslim

Agreed. Phantom Hourglass broke my heart.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

None of the games you mentioned. Personally I think wii sports is teh defining game. I don't even like the game or care for it, but the wii and wii sports got people to buy the system.

Personally for me though i'll wait until this gen is over. i am expecting the next Zelda game to be awesome since the last one was terrible to me.

Willy105

Agreed. Phantom Hourglass broke my heart.

[QUOTE="Willy105"][QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

None of the games you mentioned. Personally I think wii sports is teh defining game. I don't even like the game or care for it, but the wii and wii sports got people to buy the system.

Personally for me though i'll wait until this gen is over. i am expecting the next Zelda game to be awesome since the last one was terrible to me.

too_much_eslim

Agreed. Phantom Hourglass broke my heart.

I thought TP was awesome.

[QUOTE="too_much_eslim"][QUOTE="Willy105"][QUOTE="too_much_eslim"]

None of the games you mentioned. Personally I think wii sports is teh defining game. I don't even like the game or care for it, but the wii and wii sports got people to buy the system.

Personally for me though i'll wait until this gen is over. i am expecting the next Zelda game to be awesome since the last one was terrible to me.

Willy105

Agreed. Phantom Hourglass broke my heart.

I thought TP was awesome.

As of now, its MGS4 for me. If there is a game that outdoes it this gen... WOW. I am playing my second go right now and am enjoying it more than the first. Don't mean to sound like an annoying over the top fanboy of a game but this game is simply amazing.

Alan

Right now, it's MGS4. The gameplay, graphics, sound, particle effects, story, and just about everything else - it excels as one of the best in them. It's such an engaging and enjoyable experience. You can definitely call it the defining game of this generation so far.

No contest. This is what gaming is all about!

No contest. This is what gaming is all about!

BioShockOwnz

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

No contest. This is what gaming is all about!

f50p90

You talking about MGS4?

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

No contest. This is what gaming is all about!

f50p90

Those aren't Metal Gear 4 box's, but yea, Grand Theft Auto is more of a pop culture hit.

[QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

No contest. This is what gaming is all about!

BioShockOwnz

You talking about MGS4?

Spore. meetroid8

I agree.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"][QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

No contest. This is what gaming is all about!

f50p90

You talking about MGS4?

MGS4 has far clunkier controls than GTA IV. I don't kid, I say it like it is.

I don't kid, I say it like it is. BioShockOwnz

Resident_Evil_5thrones

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]I don't kid, I say it like it is. f50p90

Uh huh...

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26479732

I own MGS4, so I can get up there with the choir and preach the gospel.;)

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]I don't kid, I say it like it is. f50p90

bioshock i really REALLY hope your wrong...ninjaxams

I know. You prefer Tenchu Z over GTA IV and Half-Life 2. ;)

[QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]I don't kid, I say it like it is. BioShockOwnz

Uh huh...

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26479732

I own MGS4, so I can get up there with the choir and preach the gospel.;)

[QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]I don't kid, I say it like it is. Aljosa23

bioshock i really REALLY hope your wrong...ninjaxams

System Shock 2 came out in 1999, Bioshock just repeated it but alittle watered down, pc people get your generation of game-play a decade before you console guys, when you were probably still in daipers saying "goo goo ga ga", cool huh?

Sorry Bio, I think GTA4 is amazingly fantastic but to me, MGS4 is the pinnacle of gaming up to this point. Atleast in my opinion.

Alan

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"][QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]I don't kid, I say it like it is. f50p90

And yet he owns a PS3. Don't you feel silly.

[QUOTE="ninjaxams"]bioshock i really REALLY hope your wrong...BioShockOwnz

I know. You prefer Tenchu Z over GTA IV and Half-Life 2. ;)

So you're a fanboy if you dislike one system? That makes so much sense.

And yet he owns a PS3. Don't you feel silly.

Aljosa23

lol at the cows voting MGS4 because its teh exclusive.

Oblivion imo.

[QUOTE="ninjaxams"]bioshock i really REALLY hope your wrong...Kez1984

System Shock 2 came out in 1999 Bioshock just repeated it, but alittle watered down, pc people get your generation of game-play a decade before you console guys, when you were probably still in daipers saying "goo goo ga ga", cool huh?

[QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

So you're a fanboy if you dislike one system? That makes so much sense.

And yet he owns a PS3. Don't you feel silly.

f50p90

Pot meet kettle.;)

[QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

So you're a fanboy if you dislike one system? That makes so much sense.

And yet he owns a PS3. Don't you feel silly.

BioShockOwnz

Pot meet kettle.;)

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"][QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="Aljosa23"]

So you're a fanboy if you dislike one system? That makes so much sense.

And yet he owns a PS3. Don't you feel silly.

f50p90

Pot meet kettle.;)

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26472966

Try again.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26472966

Try again.

BioShockOwnz

lol at the cows voting MGS4 because its teh exclusive.

Oblivion imo.

Eclipse_V2

or maybe the cows are voting it because its teh bomb.

[QUOTE="Eclipse_V2"]

lol at the cows voting MGS4 because its teh exclusive.

Oblivion imo.

punkrocker163

or maybe the cows are voting it because its teh bomb.

teh 3 hour long bomb :D