Which of these games do you think will get GOTY

[tenzor]

Which of these game releases this year do you think will be game of the year?

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Halo 2 - XBOX

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Fable - XBOX

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater PS2

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DOOM 3 - PC/XB

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/235059.asp
HALF LIFE 2 - PC

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Grand Thef Auto: San Andreas - PS2

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Resident Evil 4 - GC

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Metroid Prime 2 - GC

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Starcraft Ghost - XB/PS2/GC

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/233693.asp
Sudeki XB

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Conker Live and Uncut XB

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Jade Empire XB



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Goldeneye: Rogue Agent - PS2/GC/XB

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Madden 2005 - PS2/XB/GC

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Onimusha 3 - PS2

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Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow XB/PS2/GC

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Ninja Gaiden XB

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Far Cry

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The Chronicles of Riddick XB

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Unreal Tournament 2004 PC

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Full Spectrum Warrior XB/PC

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Paper Mario 2 GC

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Killer 7 GC

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=645828
Prince of Persia 2 - XB/GC/PS2

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Pikmin 2 - GC

http://ebgames.com/ebx/product/210351.asp
World of Warcraft PC

http://ebgames.com/ebx/product/236184.asp
City of Heroes - PC

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Gran Turismo 4 - PS2

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Final Fantasy XI - PS2

and of course...

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Pirates 2004


OTHER - List your choice

my choice is Halo 2

[The Successful Dropout]

Pikmin 2 should....but it'll probably go to Halo 2.

[SneakyPenguin]

Half Life 2, easy.

If Halo 2 is anything like the first, it will suck IMO.

[sj41]

HALO 2.My reason why I think this is because I loved the first one.

[punqsux]

pirates 2004

[snakeeyez]

Halo 2

[swetooth9]

mgs3...at least i hope..but probably halo 2 b/c of all of the hype and it will probably be successful and it will sell tons so thats prolly gonna be it.. :(

[guyver2077]

halo 2 and/or hopefully re 4

[Kaijufan]

Halo 2.

[bignick]

Halo 2

[Mr. Anderson]

Half Life 2, hands down. Halo 2 15 T3H SUX0R!!1!

[jeffreyjrose]

Halo 2. Maybe Fable. Maybe MGS3. Maybe Paper Mario 2. Wait, gotta follow the avatar: HALO 2!!!!

[punqsux]

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[rywateska]

UHHH... Halo 2?

[Maxwell31]

GTA SA.

Even though it would be nice to see Halo 2 take it.

[karmapolice]

Halo 2 or Fable

[bmulligan]

Game of the year according to whom?

I doin't think there is an all encompassing authority that grants "game of the year". I could be wrong, though. God himself may come down from the heavens to anoint just one. For many are called........

[bignick]

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LMAO, I though you were joking! HALO 2

[jshorr]

I must admit I haven't played it for a while because Pirates Gold! doesn't run very well on newer PC's....but this has been one of my all-time favorites since I had it for C64.

I vote Riddick for the GOTY because it's one that I've played, and it's pretty darn good....


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[PapiChullo]

I think it'll be either Madden or Halo 2.

[punqsux]

i cant believe you people dont know about pirates! its gunna be one of the most fun games in years!

[CaseyRyback]

I will prob. pick up pirates, but

Resident Evil 4 & Metal Gear Solid 3 are tops on my list

followed by:
Metroid Prime 2 and Killer 7 (yea I went there)

[6669]

Based on what little I've seen from each game, RE4 all the way.

[msdmoney]

Metroid Prime 2 is my pick, with Half Life 2 in second.

[uesc]

halo 2

[Sartori]

Based on what I've played so far, Resident Evil 4 wins, hands down..

But of course, Halo 2 will win.. yawn.

[Mustang O-Line 75]

Spike TV says Madden 2005

[punqsux]

Spike TV says Madden 2005


hahahhahahhaa vga's

[NateWhs152]

i am going to go with something that is not on the list but should be. Prince of Persia 2

[FunkMachineX]

Half life 2, ppl still play the mods from the first. Otherwise everything above it has a chance.

[Maynard]

half life 2. Six years in development and you guys think some sequel, to a game i did like, is going to win? Absolutely not, this is the second thread of this that i've seen and my opinion is definately not changing at all. The only game even the realm of Half Life 2 is Doom III. You have to understand that when you're voting for game of the year it's not which game is the funnest prettiest or most improved. Its about what it did the the genre, and halo already had it's chance and got it, now half life 2 is going to redefine what FPS are all about with it's crazy technologies and source engine

HL2 DUH

mn

[thingsfallnapart]

Full Rectum Warrior

[rimsforsale]

majority are voting halo 2 because of hype. i'd say half life 2, althou on different platforms but have you seen the in game visuals in half life 2? nothing beats a pc unfortunally.

[JSweeney]

I'm not so sure about Halo 2 getting game of the year. It all depends on
1. How robust the multiplayer mode is.
2. How compelling the single player mode is.

One of the modes, be it single player or multiplayer, has to be just amazing, or the game will end up falling into the pack of stiff competition.

I think the release of Doom 3 and Half Life 2 is going to make it much more difficult for any FPS game to get Game of the Year.

[Rich]

Fable, Halo 2 (Unfortunatly), or, most likely, Half Life 2.

Of coarse, what outlet are we basing GOTY off of?

[Mustang O-Line 75]

cheapest price... duh

[repetske]

majority are voting halo 2 because of hype. i'd say half life 2, althou on different platforms but have you seen the in game visuals in half life 2? nothing beats a pc unfortunally.

No, I think most are saying Halo 2 because they think it will be better, not because of some alleged hype that it has received over Half Life 2. And please don't troll around here with PC's are better crap. I have a PC and play tons of games on it (my qualifying statement), but I still enjoy consoles far more, mainly because I can use a controller and don't have to spend an hour or two just to get the game running right. Oh, and my vote is for Halo 2 in case it wasn't clear. Oh and one more thing PC fanboy, I'd pick a good controller over a keyboard and mouse for playing FPS's anyday.

[punqsux]

I'd pick a good controller over a keyboard and mouse for playing FPS's anyday.

that makes baby jesus cry :cry:

[repetske]

The pains in my hand from playing Far Cry with a keyboard after not playing a PC FPS in over a year are enough to make me cry.

[Grave_Addiction]

Billy Hatcher 2.

[Maynard]

controller over keyboard and mouse, that's just silly there is no reason why that is better because it's not your crazy man.....your just crazy man but i love you

mn

[Rich]

majority are voting halo 2 because of hype. i'd say half life 2, althou on different platforms but have you seen the in game visuals in half life 2? nothing beats a pc unfortunally.

No, I think most are saying Halo 2 because they think it will be better, not because of some alleged hype that it has received over Half Life 2. And please don't troll around here with PC's are better crap. I have a PC and play tons of games on it (my qualifying statement), but I still enjoy consoles far more, mainly because I can use a controller and don't have to spend an hour or two just to get the game running right. Oh, and my vote is for Halo 2 in case it wasn't clear. Oh and one more thing PC fanboy, I'd pick a good controller over a keyboard and mouse for playing FPS's anyday.

Are you that big of an idiot? PC fanboy? He made a TRUE FUCKING STATEMENT and even said UNFORTUNATLY after it. You're quite ignorant.

[CaseyRyback]

a controller sucks for FPS. Thats why I picked a PS2 over an Xbox when my Xbox broke. FPS are crappy with a controller as they are far too slow.

[Poodleman]

Halo 2

[Grave_Addiction]

a controller sucks for FPS.

I couldn't agree more. I haven't played a ton of FPS on the PC but enough to know that a kb and mouse is where it's at for FPS.

Bungie did a good job on the controls, though, with Halo so I'm not too concerned about using one with Halo 2. It would rock if it supported KB and mouse, though.

[CaseyRyback]

a controller sucks for FPS.

I couldn't agree more. I haven't played a ton of FPS on the PC but enough to know that a kb and mouse is where it's at for FPS.

Bungie did a good job on the controls, though, with Halo so I'm not too concerned about using one with Halo 2. It would rock if it supported KB and mouse, though.

I think if they did support KB/M all the people using controllers would bitch about getting their ass handed to them constantly which is why no game aside from PSO has made use of the keyboard on the Xbox.

[repetske]

So because you are better using a keyboard and mouse, that makes it a better control method for everyone? I just wanted to make sure I had it right?

[Rich]

kb/m > controller every time. Get off your high horse.

[CaseyRyback]

So because you are better using a keyboard and mouse, that makes it a better control method for everyone? I just wanted to make sure I had it right?

never said that. Some people prefer to play with a controller and thats fine, but they are the reason that no one has released a kb/m game on the Xbox. People who play with controllers would get stomped so bad due to how slow things move and react with a controller. If you want proof go ask anyone who played Quake 3 or UT on the DC first on a controller, and then ask how much they improved after the switch

[fire17]

Doom III of course it is going to make fanboys cry because all they have is an old 486.

[repetske]

never said that. Some people prefer to play with a controller and thats fine, but they are the reason that no one has released a kb/m game on the Xbox. People who play with controllers would get stomped so bad due to how slow things move and react with a controller. If you want proof go ask anyone who played Quake 3 or UT on the DC first on a controller, and then ask how much they improved after the switch

I still don't see your point. All of your statements are not validated in the least. People could say that kb/m is inferior because you can't keep up a constant turn without lifting the mouse. And as far as the using the DC controller, most people I know preferred the controller over the keyboard and mouse. They had the games on PC and Dreamcast and preferred the dreamcast. Others even play Halo PC online with an Xbox controller adapter and they do just fine. They don't get "stomped."

[MrBadExample]

I think Halo 2 WILL get GOTY for the hype alone. I'm not saying it SHOULD win because I haven't played it yet.

Then again, my tastes aren't always mainstream. I think Beyond Good & Evil was the most impressive and innovative games I've played all year.

[Rich]

never said that. Some people prefer to play with a controller and thats fine, but they are the reason that no one has released a kb/m game on the Xbox. People who play with controllers would get stomped so bad due to how slow things move and react with a controller. If you want proof go ask anyone who played Quake 3 or UT on the DC first on a controller, and then ask how much they improved after the switch

I still don't see your point. All of your statements are not validated in the least. People could say that kb/m is inferior because you can't keep up a constant turn without lifting the mouse. And as far as the using the DC controller, most people I know preferred the controller over the keyboard and mouse. They had the games on PC and Dreamcast and preferred the dreamcast. Others even play Halo PC online with an Xbox controller adapter and they do just fine. They don't get "stomped."

That's why there's an unbound turn left and turn right key t hat you can bind to something in, at least, Quake3. I don't know about other engines.

[Grave_Addiction]

So because you are better using a keyboard and mouse, that makes it a better control method for everyone? I just wanted to make sure I had it right?

never said that. Some people prefer to play with a controller and thats fine, but they are the reason that no one has released a kb/m game on the Xbox. People who play with controllers would get stomped so bad due to how slow things move and react with a controller. If you want proof go ask anyone who played Quake 3 or UT on the DC first on a controller, and then ask how much they improved after the switch

Truthfully, it made a huge difference on UTDC for me. I was playing with a controller online and I would hardly get a kill. Finally, I bought a mouse (already had a keyboard), and then I immediately killed three to four times more people than before.

IMO, gamers should stick with what is more fun for them. If they like to play with a controller better, then they should stick with it. But in the end, a kb and mouse will always give the best control, and they will be at a disadvantage to users who are using the kb and mouse.

[Thunderscope]

It's a VERY difficult choice but surrounding all the hype around Halo 2 I would have to say that will definitely be the one.

[wubb]

I don't think Conker is due until '05, but then I doubt it will be a GOTY anyway.

I guess I'd go with Halo 2 or Half-Life 2. Games with the most hype get the biggest look so that gives 'em a definite advantage.

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

Halo 2
Fable gets runner up

[Wlogan31]

I think Halo 2 WILL get GOTY for the hype alone. I'm not saying it SHOULD win because I haven't played it yet.

Then again, my tastes aren't always mainstream. I think Beyond Good & Evil was the most impressive and innovative games I've played all year.


I definately WOULDN'T mind if BG&E got GotY...I like you, think a game like this certainly deserves the nod...

[repetske]

Didn't BG&E come out last year? It was an awesome game though.

[pdat2003]

Fable; it might end up being the greatest RPG of all-time if the don't fuck it up!

[elprincipe]

So far I'll say Zelda: Four Swords Adventures. The only game that could beat it is probably Pikmin 2, since Viewtiful Joe 2 isn't coming till next year I hear :(

[alongx]

I still don't see your point. All of your statements are not validated in the least. People could say that kb/m is inferior because you can't keep up a constant turn without lifting the mouse. And as far as the using the DC controller, most people I know preferred the controller over the keyboard and mouse. They had the games on PC and Dreamcast and preferred the dreamcast. Others even play Halo PC online with an Xbox controller adapter and they do just fine. They don't get "stomped."

Yes, they do get stomped. Take, for example, the short period when PC players could play Dreamcast players at Quake 3 Arena. The PC players absolutely raped the Dreamcast players. It's not a matter of preferring a controller or a kb/m setup, it's a fact that you can input your movement faster with a kb/m than with a controller (well, at least when you are turning), and you can have more precise control with a mouse over an analog stick.

Also, you should probably remove Killer 7 from the list of options...it will most likely be out in Feb. 2005.

[willardhaven]

It will most likely be Half-Life 2, Halo is just a poor man's Half-Life ; )

[KingDox]

I think it will be halo 2, HL2 will be a better game but it's high specs will leave alot of people in the dark. So everyone will be playing Halo 2 on their xbox and on live.

[doraemonkerpal]

that is a sick lineup... and by "sick," i mean fucking awesome! if you send me one of each game, i'll let you know what i'd vote for ;)

[pimp_daddy_smurf]

half life 2 i HOPE.....but it will probibly go to halo 2 because EVERYONE seems to love it but me(im really not that excited for it)

[alongx]

The lineup this fall is looking fantastic. Sticking to the cheap ass lifestyle just got tougher.

[BlueStorm781]

Halo 2 or Resident Evil 4 will probably be the critic's sweetheart this year. Personally, it's a split between Burnout 3, Metroid Prime 2 and Gran Turismo 4.

Any way you slice it, this is probably the best year for videogames, even better than 2003. Some of these games should have been out last year, and are now finally making their way to 2004. But I think this is the biggest fall and winter season for video games in this generation, due to so many high-profile games to be released.

[shortshire]

Halo 2

[-Never4ever-]

Halo 2, NG or GTA will most likley get GOTY, while I perpict Sudeki and fable to get most dissapointing.

I hope I'm wrong about sudeki and fable.

[Nirvanaguy777]

I dunno fable looks promising, but GTA:SA will most likely win.

[Mr Durand Pierre]

To simplify what game of the year means let's say IGN's game of the year.

And I bet Halo 2 will win because critics ejaculated all over the first one. (I didn't care much for it though.)

Half-life 2 will probably be the runner-up.

Though the game I'm most looking forward to is Prince of Persia 2, with Metroid Prime 2 as a close second.

[fireball343]

Halo 2.

Half-life 2 will get pc game and mgs 3 will get ps2, don't care bout gamecube.

Halo 2 will get it cuz it's just gonna be great, multi-player on live will rule and the single player story will kick butt.

MGS 3 will have a great story
Half life 2 will be great but won't win because it's gonna be a demanding game so more people are gonna push for just popping a disc into their xbox.

not a pc gamer anymore cuz it costs to much.

[King Bahamut]

Wtf, I don't see Tales of Symphonia on the list!! As for the game of the year, that'd be tough, there's some excellent games out or coming out this year...so far I've been most satisfied with Ninja Gaiden for X Box though.