2005: Your pick
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2005: Your pick
Yeah yeah, shut up. I've been really busy this past semester so I wasn't able to come up with very many interesting polls. I'll try harder this time. Anyhow...
Well, 2005 is almost over. As we look ahead to the new year and the metaphorical new start on life, a clean slate with which we can begin things anew, and... Screw all that.
Which gaming console brought you the most enjoyment this year? List some games to justify your answers.
For me, I'd have to go with the DS. Odd choice maybe, but with my very busy school and work schedule, I didn't have any time to really sit down in front of my TV and enjoy a console game the way I'm supposed to. The DS, on the other hand, is easy to take with me everywhere and pop out a quick gaming session wherever I am. Between classes, on my way to class, waiting to speak to an advisor, at work, on the bus... You get the idea.
My favorite titles would have to be Castlevania DS, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Kirby, and Sonic Rush, kind of in that order. I spent many many hours with Castlevania (over 40, maybe 50) and Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing is keeping me entertained daily, even if it is kind of a chore.
All right, you're next.
Well, 2005 is almost over. As we look ahead to the new year and the metaphorical new start on life, a clean slate with which we can begin things anew, and... Screw all that.
Which gaming console brought you the most enjoyment this year? List some games to justify your answers.
For me, I'd have to go with the DS. Odd choice maybe, but with my very busy school and work schedule, I didn't have any time to really sit down in front of my TV and enjoy a console game the way I'm supposed to. The DS, on the other hand, is easy to take with me everywhere and pop out a quick gaming session wherever I am. Between classes, on my way to class, waiting to speak to an advisor, at work, on the bus... You get the idea.
My favorite titles would have to be Castlevania DS, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Kirby, and Sonic Rush, kind of in that order. I spent many many hours with Castlevania (over 40, maybe 50) and Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing is keeping me entertained daily, even if it is kind of a chore.
All right, you're next.
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I've probably spent the most time with my PS2 this year, since out of the 3 current-gen consoles, it's the only one that's still seeing major support. MS is focusing on the 360, and nothing is coming out on Gamecube anymore, so PS2 saw the brunt of the major releases this year.
My Xbox got some use with Jade Empire and the occasional Halo LAN party, and my Gamecube saw alot of use in January with Resident Evil 4 and some older games I had neglected (Viewtiful Joe 2 and ToS), but compared to the steady stream of games that the PS2 saw this year, my other systems barely got any use. Shadow of the Colossus is probably the most memorable game of the year, and the PS2 got two of the best action games of this generation with God of War and Devil May Cry 3.
In second would probably be my DS, if only for Mario Kart and the extended amount of time I spent at school this past Fall semester. I feel weird placing my DS above my Gamecube and my Xbox since I really don't put much thought into my portable game purchases (most of my GBA and DS games were kind of spur-of-the-moment impulse buys), but the DS library has one of the most well-rounded selection of games since the SNES.
My Xbox got some use with Jade Empire and the occasional Halo LAN party, and my Gamecube saw alot of use in January with Resident Evil 4 and some older games I had neglected (Viewtiful Joe 2 and ToS), but compared to the steady stream of games that the PS2 saw this year, my other systems barely got any use. Shadow of the Colossus is probably the most memorable game of the year, and the PS2 got two of the best action games of this generation with God of War and Devil May Cry 3.
In second would probably be my DS, if only for Mario Kart and the extended amount of time I spent at school this past Fall semester. I feel weird placing my DS above my Gamecube and my Xbox since I really don't put much thought into my portable game purchases (most of my GBA and DS games were kind of spur-of-the-moment impulse buys), but the DS library has one of the most well-rounded selection of games since the SNES.
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I know this isn't a console, but my PC definitely brought me the most enjoyment this year.
FEAR has to be one of the most intense and atmospheric shooters I've played, even if the Japanese girl in the dress wasn't scary in the lest. Battlefield 2 is nothing short of pure crack when played online. Fahrenheit was enthralling until it turned into some bizarre Matrix parody at the end. The insane stunts that can be pulled off in Trackmania Sunrise still haven’t gotten old yet, and SC:Chaos Theory was just utterly superb.
I think that's about it.
FEAR has to be one of the most intense and atmospheric shooters I've played, even if the Japanese girl in the dress wasn't scary in the lest. Battlefield 2 is nothing short of pure crack when played online. Fahrenheit was enthralling until it turned into some bizarre Matrix parody at the end. The insane stunts that can be pulled off in Trackmania Sunrise still haven’t gotten old yet, and SC:Chaos Theory was just utterly superb.
I think that's about it.
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This surprises even me, but the DS. The reason it surprises me is because I didn't even get one until October, and I only have three games (Castlevania: DoS, Kirby Canvas Curse, and Mario & Luigi: PiT) for it. All the same, though, I've played the hell out of said games, and they still amount to more than what I've covered on other systems (Metal Gear AC!D and Lumines on PSP, Castlevania: CoD and miscellaneous old games on PS2). I guess it's just strange to think that I've done so little gaming this year up until the last couple months.
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Hmm...console I spent the most time playing this year? I take it emulated games on the PC doesn't count does it?
If it doesn't then I would have to go with the PS2 since I had my eye on playing certain non-RPG games that was exclusive for the system. Next would be my GBA since I usually commute from my home to college and I just recieved the DS this Christmas. There are a couple of GCN games such as Resident Evil 4(well, okay so now it is for the PS2) and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance I was interested in getting but I never really had time or the extra money to look into them. I did manage to get Psychonauts for Xbox('cause there is no way I'm getting it for the PS2 and my shoddy PC) which is an awesome game. I also recieved Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life but I have touched it yet since I've been busy with my DS. ^_^
Lately I've been playing Mario and Luigi: Partners in Crime which is mostly enjoyable but not as much as Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga. It's probably due too not being as zany as the first game, but at least the Mario Babies aren't portrayed as total useless characters. ^_^
You know, I have a feeling that next year my most played system would probably be the DS and maybe the PSP. I don't know. I'm just really beginning to carry a huge foundness for these handhelds. Or it could be because I'm more interested in the games that are coming out(or already out) for both than the consoles as of now.
If it doesn't then I would have to go with the PS2 since I had my eye on playing certain non-RPG games that was exclusive for the system. Next would be my GBA since I usually commute from my home to college and I just recieved the DS this Christmas. There are a couple of GCN games such as Resident Evil 4(well, okay so now it is for the PS2) and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance I was interested in getting but I never really had time or the extra money to look into them. I did manage to get Psychonauts for Xbox('cause there is no way I'm getting it for the PS2 and my shoddy PC) which is an awesome game. I also recieved Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life but I have touched it yet since I've been busy with my DS. ^_^
Lately I've been playing Mario and Luigi: Partners in Crime which is mostly enjoyable but not as much as Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga. It's probably due too not being as zany as the first game, but at least the Mario Babies aren't portrayed as total useless characters. ^_^
You know, I have a feeling that next year my most played system would probably be the DS and maybe the PSP. I don't know. I'm just really beginning to carry a huge foundness for these handhelds. Or it could be because I'm more interested in the games that are coming out(or already out) for both than the consoles as of now.
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As good as this year was for the DS, I'm not sure about next year. There's only a couple of announced titles that have my interest at all for 2006 and the only BIG one is the new Super Mario Brothers, which in my opinion, doesn't even look all that great just now.
Unless they start announcing more interesting new stuff soon, I'm pretty sure by the end, or even half way through next year, I'm not going to give a shit about my DS anymore.
Sonic Rush was always my biggest title on it and it's came and gone.
edit: next year, sorry I mean this year, OH AREN'T I SUCH A SILLY BILLY
Unless they start announcing more interesting new stuff soon, I'm pretty sure by the end, or even half way through next year, I'm not going to give a shit about my DS anymore.
Sonic Rush was always my biggest title on it and it's came and gone.
edit: next year, sorry I mean this year, OH AREN'T I SUCH A SILLY BILLY
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Final Fantasy III and Children of Mana are not big? I'm also quite interested in Super Princess Peach and that new Wario game.James McGeachie wrote:As good as this year was for the DS, I'm not sure about next year. There's only a couple of announced titles that have my interest at all for 2006 and the only BIG one is the new Super Mario Brothers, which in my opinion, doesn't even look all that great just now.
What about Mario Kart DS, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, or Animal Crossing: Wild World?Sonic Rush was always my biggest title on it and it's came and gone.
edit: next year, sorry I mean this year, OH AREN'T I SUCH A SILLY BILLY
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