This fiscal year is what was stated in the OP. Which means (if I'm not completely wrong) sometime in March. So we could very well see Mass Effect 3 within this fiscal year, just not this year.Sober Thal said:
Poll: Did You Notice all the 3's?
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Ho ho, I see what you did there.Kopikatsu said:
All I care about is Mass Effect 3, Resistance 3, F.E.A.R. 3, Ninja Gaiden 3, and Gears 3. Of those franchises, I believe Resistance will keep going, (just got a new hero and I can't see them putting him in only one game) Ninja Gaiden (because who doesn't love mindless hack and slash, especially if we can play with Ayane now? Score!) and F.E.A.R (seriously, if they manage to un-screw the world in one game, I'm going to be angry).
But it's not named "Bioshock 3", because it's not a direct sequel. In fact, it's a prequel, since the game plays out in 1912 or something like that, and Bioshock was in 1960.crop52 said:
If anything, It should be Bioshock 0 or Bioshock .5
OT: Infamous 2 has a 2. So, there.
Nope. Oblivion is the fourth game in the series, thus the big IV. Also, I'd edit the OP so people don't keep quoting you and pointing out that error.thenewprince said:
OT: Some of those franchises seem to be coming to an end, so new ones will pop up soon.
Oblivion's series, The Elder Scrolls, is getting into it's 5th iteration. Hence "TES V: Skyrim".thenewprince said:
Assassin's Creed is entering it's fourth official iteration (there have been a few handheld spinoffs). Assassin's Creed, II, Brotherhood, and the upcoming Revelations.
It's 'cause of the long console generation.
Generally speaking with new consoles come new franchises, new games proclaiming to be "different." This is, of course, along with the mainstays of the previous generation.
A portion of these franchises got their start about 2005-07'ish. They were the harbingers of the HD generation, and they've been released in a rough 2-year cycle. With this being the fifth/sixth year of the generation, the games are all on their third iteration.
Most of the others are on a much longer franchise cycle, dating back to 2000-2004. They're part of a decade-based revival I've noticed, where the hot properties from the late '90s and early '00s (Mech Warrior, Age of Empires, Deus Ex, Max Payne) are getting a resurgence. Those that aren't "rebooted" or "reimagined" (X-com, anyone?) receive sequels, and a lot of those are threequels.
Hence the threes.
Expect new franchises at next year's E3, along with at least one new console (besides Nintendo's coffee break).
Generally speaking with new consoles come new franchises, new games proclaiming to be "different." This is, of course, along with the mainstays of the previous generation.
A portion of these franchises got their start about 2005-07'ish. They were the harbingers of the HD generation, and they've been released in a rough 2-year cycle. With this being the fifth/sixth year of the generation, the games are all on their third iteration.
Most of the others are on a much longer franchise cycle, dating back to 2000-2004. They're part of a decade-based revival I've noticed, where the hot properties from the late '90s and early '00s (Mech Warrior, Age of Empires, Deus Ex, Max Payne) are getting a resurgence. Those that aren't "rebooted" or "reimagined" (X-com, anyone?) receive sequels, and a lot of those are threequels.
Hence the threes.
Expect new franchises at next year's E3, along with at least one new console (besides Nintendo's coffee break).
Poll needs a "both" option. I enjoy quality sequels and want new games to be developed as well, both are essential to a healthy market. Plus sequels allow for unique experiences that can't be achieved in a single game, such as the consequences of choices across the Mass Effect games (something that we'll hopefully see more of in the future), or simply telling longer more detailed stories.
Oh and Modern Warfare 3 is Call of Duty 8 in all but name. Publishers seem to be trying to avoid going too high numerically (like the recent Mortal Kombat (8?))
Oh and Modern Warfare 3 is Call of Duty 8 in all but name. Publishers seem to be trying to avoid going too high numerically (like the recent Mortal Kombat (8?))
It's best to think of the Street Fighter numerals as different fighting systems, with their sequels as refinements, expansions of that specific system. Alpha, III and IV have all had multiple versions not just II. The differnece in game mechanics between the numerals is greater than say the difference between Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat 3.Saelune said:
I'm going off on a tangent here, but (OP) may be referring to the fact that there was Oblivion, then Game of the Year and now there's the 5th anniversary edition, whatever it's technically called. Possibly wrong but just putting it out there.
My God... It's full of 3'sthenewprince said:
Although there are some great games set to be released, it still it would be nice to see a few new, original titles.
