Original Games vs Sequels

E3 2009 was dominated by sequels, the only new / original full game announced for the 360 was Alan Wake and Metal Gear Solid: Rising (I'll treat it as new seeing as how it's the series first time on the 360) as far as I know. Now, I do like the look of some of these games, particularly Forza 3 and Modern Warfare 2... But was anybody else sort've disappointed by the lack of new games?

E3 2009 was dominated by sequels, the only new / original full game announced for the 360 was Alan Wake and Metal Gear Solid: Rising (I'll treat it as new seeing as how it's the series first time on the 360) as far as I know. Now, I do like the look of some of these games, particularly Forza 3 and Modern Warfare 2... But was anybody else sort've disappointed by the lack of new games?

Murj

Yeah =]

I appreciate all the new things such as the Facebook on Xbox as well as Project Natal but to be honest when Natal comes out I reckon it's going to be expensive as hell. Sure it'll be fun but it's not really the same as a new original game which would cost the normal amount a game should.

I saw Shadow Complex and Joy Ride but I was generally talking about non-downloadable games. I generally don't buy things on Live, although they did say that Joy Ride was free. Shadow Complex actually does look rather nice.

I'm very disappointed at the lack of quality original games these days. Hopefully Alan Wake and Earth No More will change that. Oh, and Heavy Rain.

New games don't create the same excitement as sequels do.

New games don't create the same excitement as sequels do.

Palantas

I'd love to argue, but you're right. The only way they can create good excitement is if you hype them up a lot. And they can't do that with every new game in case it falls flat on it's face. PS3's new game infamous got a fair bit of excitement I think.

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New games don't create the same excitement as sequels do.

Murj

I'd love to argue, but you're right. The only way they can create good excitement is if you hype them up a lot. And they can't do that with every new game in case it falls flat on it's face. PS3's new game infamous got a fair bit of excitement I think.

And it was worth the hype. But I disagree with you guys. A great new concept can ring up a lot of hype if the idea is a good one. Look at inFAMOUS.

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New games don't create the same excitement as sequels do.

Phoenix534

I'd love to argue, but you're right. The only way they can create good excitement is if you hype them up a lot. And they can't do that with every new game in case it falls flat on it's face. PS3's new game infamous got a fair bit of excitement I think.

And it was worth the hype. But I disagree with you guys. A great new concept can ring up a lot of hype if the idea is a good one. Look at inFAMOUS.

Another Example is prototype which is all over the internet now and TV

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I'd love to argue, but you're right. The only way they can create good excitement is if you hype them up a lot. And they can't do that with every new game in case it falls flat on it's face. PS3's new game infamous got a fair bit of excitement I think.

Khaosmasterx

And it was worth the hype. But I disagree with you guys. A great new concept can ring up a lot of hype if the idea is a good one. Look at inFAMOUS.

Another Example is prototype which is all over the internet now and TV

I can't believe I forgot about that. Thanks.

I've never even heard of Prototype :S

I've never even heard of Prototype :S

Murj

You've got to be f-ing kidding.

Nope. Not kidding lol.

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And it was worth the hype. But I disagree with you guys. A great new concept can ring up a lot of hype if the idea is a good one. Look at inFAMOUS.

Phoenix534

Another Example is prototype which is all over the internet now and TV

I can't believe I forgot about that. Thanks.

Really to me the only way a new game gets any info is if they are made by a well known company like Psychonauts which is an amazing game but got little advertisement due to having an unkown in publishing. Games like Army of Two and Kane and Lynch got heavy advertisement but turned out to be a little dissapointing so really it depends on who is making the games and how much money they can spare on ads.

I've never even heard of Prototype :S

Murj

you must not be in america then

Nope. Not kidding lol.

Murj

Oh my god! Please tell me you are joking.

Noooo, I'm really not kidding!! :P

And KhaosMasterX is right, I live in the UK.

Noooo, I'm really not kidding!! :P

And KhaosMasterX is right, I live in the UK.

Murj

Wow.

To me there are some games that dont need sequals (bioshock,Ninja Gaiden, DOA: volleyball) however some do really its just because the company know has stable ground and doesnt have to worry about something new that might not be good. Sequals also usually make more money that originals simply because they already have a huge fanbase

To me there are some games that dont need sequals (bioshock,Ninja Gaiden, DOA: volleyball) however some do really its just because the company know has stable ground and doesnt have to worry about something new that might not be good. Sequals also usually make more money that originals simply because they already have a huge fanbase

Khaosmasterx

Good examples of this are Halo and Gears of War.

New games don't create the same excitement as sequels do.

Palantas

The Only Real Problems i have always had with sequals is that they go on for no reason and are not always connected. Two companies that are good for that is Square Enix and Nintendo. Nintendo has the same things they had 10 years ago and people still buy then Mario,Super Smash Bros,Zelda,and pokemon and if they dont talk about even one it goes into a frenzy at E3. Square Enix is big for things like this Look at Final Fantasy, Star Ocean, and Dragon Quest both started in the early 90's and have still been going with little connectivity between the games and people still buy them really i think square enix should just give up because the same fans they had 15 years ago arnt gonna want to play these games in another 15-20 years

I could care less.. If I hate sequels I can not buy them. Plus I actually like sequels as long as the stories are connected. Personally I want a bit of both you can look forward to a sequel that will more than likely interest you if you liked the original and look forward to new games that could interest you.