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It's not underrated, but Skies of Arcadia is definitely underplayed, and it's one of the best RPGs ever made.

This is fine. There are plenty of mods and plenty more to come.

Other M isn't a Prime game. Pikmin.

Okay. So? Absent that, a game can't have the same level of artistic merit? I'm confused about your premise. Exactly what doesn't put Myst on the same level, artistically, as these games?

I don't know about Spec Ops. But Journey? I'm plenty familiar with it, and I'd put Ecco and Myst on the same level.

Ever heard of Ecco the Dolphin? Myst? Yeah, lots of developers got away with it.

I don't think the 80s were the golden age at all. Consoles were dead for far too long. The 90s were probably the golden age. Gaming saw significant innovation, and as far as consoles are concerned, the groundwork was laid for most of the best conventions that still remain in force today...

Integrated video cards have serious issues. I've had to contend with mine since I have Optimus (it's complicated), and even older games don't usually work. So be wary of that and just make sure you don't fall into that trap. Of course, a trip through gog.com will probably net you a few...

What makes a game a rehash of its predecessor? Is it really so bad for games to be rehashes? I'll start by saying I've never understood why rehashes are so bad. That goes for franchises I like and dislike. That said, I'm curious why some games are dismissed as "rehashes" while others are...

Skies of Arcadia is my favorite RPG, so that's an easy recommendation from me. Fantastic visual style, tough gameplay, and some of the best music you'll ever hear in a video game. The atmosphere is incredible.

Exclusives also help give a brand identity. Call me old-fashioned, but I grew up in the 8 and 16-bit eras. I was a Sega kid, but seeing the differences between the two dominant platforms was exciting. It made gaming fun and interesting. The SNES was clearly superior hardware-wise, but even...

1: Alis Landale from the original Phantasy Star. To an extent, Alys from the sequel, Phantasy Star IV. Why aren't these characters brought up more often? 2: I have no idea.

Wait, what? Exclusives are awesome. They're what makes any given console stand out. Otherwise, all you get is a bunch of weaker PCs.

If I had liked Oblivion, a subsequent release in the series wouldn't change my opinion about it. I'd still like it and still play it. Unfortunately, I can't stand Oblivion. I've always preferred Morrowind, and I prefer it to Skyrim as well.

A little silly, but what's wrong with it? Also, Sonic was always a marketing ploy. There's nothing wrong with "selling him out."