Boycott, gimmie trophies

Ylod. Too bad. I think the older ones have a higher failure rate. Haven't had any trouble with that though.

No.

No, definitely not. For a couple reasons off the top of my head.

1.) Blizzard is practically it's own industry. Can't even TRY to compare.

2.) Bioware has a stronger recent history and overall history of product quality. They are a little formulaic though.

3.) Valve has a few key games that have amazing legs, and are much more iconic and representative of industry direction.

4.) The most powerful arguing point for Naughty Dog this generation is realy based off 1 excellently done game in UC2. Jak and Daxter aren't really the same tier of qaulity, at all. They are a poor man's franchise, and their latest iterations have been utterly mediocre. Uncharted 1 had that same generic feel. If you mention the name Crash Bandicoot near the word "elite" you are weakening your own argument. Also, note sales =/= elite. Make another couple UC2 this gen, and branch out a bit, then we'll talk.

What that other dude said. And, for the record, Gauntlet invented hack and slash gameplay! Diablo perfected it. Also, hack and slash has strong rpg elements and leveling. stats. etc. The selection is poor this generation. Off the top of my head; Sacred 2, Too Human, Untold Legends, mostly poor games.

Diablo, gauntlet, that Sacred 2 game; these are hack'n'slash games. I was actually confused when I saw the choices as compared to the thread. The chioces aren't HnS. No big deal though, we are really just putting silly categorical titles onto things that 95% of the public can't differentiate.

None of the choices are hack'n'slash games. They are mostly stylish-action titles. Hack and slash, hmm, there aren't many of those this generation.

Demon's Souls

"Take a step forward."