Halo 1: he did not destroy the covenant fleet (at least most of it) the flood did that, he also didnt stop the flood from taking the Truth & Reconciliation, it was the leftover ODSTs from the Pillar of Autumn who did that (in the books, this is not shown in the game as it happens after the chief enters the T&R the second time)

I will take the argument that just because someone else could do it doesnt detract from his hero status argument as that makes sense. and again they are great games, I ust came to this conclusion.

Another argument could be said that he stopped the flood from leaving the original halo by destroying the Pillar of Autumn (thus making sure the flood couldn't take it)

In the end I have to say he is a hero, but I dont think hes the MAIN hero... the games just seem to focus on him when others do just as much/more.

Not trying to be disruptive or anything but Ive recently come to the conclusion that the Master Chief is really only a "hero" in one regard (I was going to post this in the Greatest hero section but it seemed better here since hes been out for a while) and that one regard is not even in the games. I mean look at this.

Halo (also Halo: The Flood): does he really do anything besides save his own ass? oh he almost activates the ring... he doesn't stop the flood from leaving (they clearly couldnt leave, because Ill be damned if the entire flood was only locked up by a single door) I mean he destroys the ring... and thats it... which didn't really do anything.

Halo 2: he wasn't even on the same side of the galaxy as Tartarus, Arbiter won this one.

Halo 3: He stopped all the rings from firing.... by pushing a button... are you telling me that Sergeant Johnson wouldnt have deactivated them? (and arbiter would have saved Johnson) and finally He activates installation 04 (the new one) but couldn't the arbiter have picked up Johnson during the last of johnsons life and activated it...

The only time he really does something of importance is when he saves Johnson in Fall of Reach...

I mean they are fun games and stuff its just that.... hes not a great hero.... at all... other people do most of the work...

[QUOTE="Chutebox"]Except Sony and Nintendo are innovative with video games. MS, not so much.SecretPolice

No no, he is quite right, Microsoft really has not given us much in the form of new ways to play our games. I mean honestly the only thing I really see them pioneering was a decent & reliable online method (they werent the first but they did it best for consoles, in my humble opinion) As far as games go most of thier innovative games are the products of 3rd party companies, or subsidiaries. Microsoft itself probably just views the 360 as a way of relieving us of our money, not a groundbreaking new technology. I like Microsoft and the Xbox, I really do (I own one), but they are not really groundbreaking. (honestly I dont think that Sony is either) Nintendo is the company taking the risks at the moment, not the other two.

Can't wait for it!

Also happy that your opposed to Lloyd!

I prefer Darth Vader.... Just because as cool as Yoda is, Darth was the original awesome with a lightsaber.... Hoping I will have a PS3 by the time its released or that Darth is downloadable.

Course we all know Mace Windu would be the best.....

Wind Waker

Im not really impressed by how "realistic" something is, but when they create an awesome new style for a classic game, I love it.

I played through most of Resistance, decent game, but honestly seemed like a fairly redundant shooter to me. No disrespect to PS3 owners (good friend is one, which is how I got to play it) but its nothing particularly special. There are better shooters out there (yes I believe Halo is better) so stop settling for second best PS3 owners! Petition your game makers for better games!

Ok rethinking my post based on 10 being not perfect but closest you can get.

I would say any game that redefined its genre, redefined video games or was just completely awesome.

Some I would include.

Super Mario Bros.

Half Life

Final Fantasy

These are 3 games I would rate a 10, due to the fact that they changed something about how we understand and play video games. If people just make a perfect version of an already existing idea then they only deserve a 9.

Hi!

I own a DS

I LOVE the PSP

Not because it has great games (Honestly cant think of more than 2 titles worth buying on it) But because it gave nintendo competition in the handheld market. One of the saddest things about the GBA is, while some awesome games existed, it was horribly bogged down by games so horrible because of a lack of competition. Without competing companies you get a lack of effort and bad games. This is true in all markets and its what makes me happy that there are three main consoles.

So to PSP owners, good luck, I hope your little buddy will fare better in the future.

Golden Sun

EPaul

I heard that Camelot is currently working on an RPG for a next gen console.......

Keep your fingers crossed......

Oh and for the OP

Jet Force Gemini, c'mon RARE! DO IT!!!!!!