FPS's..

I am curious if any of you share the same thought as me that FPS's such as Halo and CoD have retarded the gaming public? What i mean by that is these types of games are based on twitch movement and reactions and really do little to provoke thought. I can personallly attest that my attention span for gaming has gone way down since CoD 4 in particular. I used to really enjoy sitting down with games like Resident Evil, Splinter Cell, Tomb Raider and the like. But now it seems like all I want is that immediate gratification of shooting guys online.

People talk about how addictive MMO's like WoW can be, I kind of feel that CoD or Halo have the same effect. I know this to be true as I remember within the first 5 days of Black Ops's release, there were already guys on their second or even third prestige. That is some serious play time!

My point to all of this is that these types of games are great for gaming sales, but will ultimately keep people from playing other very good games because of their addictive nature. Your thoughts?

As an avid Black Ops fan, I have to agree with you. Two weeks ago, I bought 3 new games... Alan Wake, Just Cause 2, and Fallout 3, all of which I've barely played because I'm addicted to multiplayer in Black Ops. lol It's not a bad thing though, I'm having a lot of fun with it.

As an avid Black Ops fan, I have to agree with you. Two weeks ago, I bought 3 new games... Alan Wake, Just Cause 2, and Fallout 3, all of which I've barely played because I'm addicted to multiplayer in Black Ops. lol It's not a bad thing though, I'm having a lot of fun with it.

LtDan1989

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As an avid Black Ops fan, I have to agree with you. Two weeks ago, I bought 3 new games... Alan Wake, Just Cause 2, and Fallout 3, all of which I've barely played because I'm addicted to multiplayer in Black Ops. lol It's not a bad thing though, I'm having a lot of fun with it.

Wolfetan

Could you list some reasons why you think it's more frustrating than MW2?

Good point, but your basing everything on opinion. I wouldn't go to say that "everyone" is avoiding other games to play FPS. Online FPS has just become quick, easy, and great way to play with friends. It doesn't require a lot of effort to get in a game nor does it take up a lot of time. Unlike other games which require so much more time and often will make you feel you got nowhere on certain days.

I have always played FPS as a filler. A quickie with friends for a game or two. I only end up playing 30 mins to and hour in a FPS and that feels just right. That of course is me.

You also got highly competitive people that just feel like they got to be the best, which just like MMOs, creates monsters that play endless hours.

Yeah, FPS games are addicting, but I like to break out Forza 3 and race for a little while, I also like to mix it up with some sort of adventure game of mine.

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As an avid Black Ops fan, I have to agree with you. Two weeks ago, I bought 3 new games... Alan Wake, Just Cause 2, and Fallout 3, all of which I've barely played because I'm addicted to multiplayer in Black Ops. lol It's not a bad thing though, I'm having a lot of fun with it.

LtDan1989

Could you list some reasons why you think it's more frustrating than MW2?

I like to play COD and Halo, but I make time for other games.

I never like deathmatches. They are just to repetitive for me.

FPS have many limitation for them to be too innovative.

To a certain extent I see what you are saying.

However, I think we see this issue inmany forms of media. Look at the printed word, instead of reading a full-book oftentimes people will prefer to read a magazine.I know a lot of people that have the same issues as you. Luckily I can put down FPSswith relative ease. Currently I'm playing Fallout: NV and really enjoying my experience, but my wife just cannot get away from that FPS instant gratification you are talking about!

I do enjoy a good fps and go on streaks where I play them constantly, but for me there is nothing better than a game with a great story and excellent single player campaign. I recently went back to FF 13 and finished up some stuff and just beat Fable 3 and have AC Brotherhood that I'm going to start when finals are done.

...FPS's such as Halo and CoD have retarded the gaming public?

kungfuchaos

I have never had Xbox Live and probably won't for another year or so, so I do not get into the COD and Halo trend like most other individuals. I personally need a good story behind every game I play, not just mindless shooting. I have never been totally absorbed by those games. However I still understand where you are coming from as my friends make little time for anything else other than Halo, Gears, COD, MOH, etc. Its a shame, people need to let a little variety in their lives, my boyfriend's father won't play anything other than the games listed above and ridicules me for playing anything otherwise.