Comments on: Blog Banter: Dear Video Game Industry

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:12:30 +0000

This year was certainly one filled with sequels and not enough newness. Last year was filled with more fantastic IPs and that’s why I think this year almost completely sucked. It felt like I had played everything already.

By: DethPwn

DethPwn — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:52:10 +0000

I totally agree, Macphisto. Valve, Ninja Bee and other developers are just what we need, especially during a recession where all we can truly rely on is another goddamn WWII game or some movie spinoff. However, Valve has given us gems like Portal and L4D, and with such games as Eat Lead, Dante’s Inferno and Brutal Legend coming out next year, I remain optimistic that we have a long run of original games before they start pushing Halo 4: Grunty’s Revenge on us.

By: ResilientMonkey

ResilientMonkey — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:41:51 +0000

“Build it and they will come”. I agree with your rant BS Angel, I felt you hit the nail right on the head. While we do enjoy our old favorites in new ways, those very old favorites at one time were brand new IP’s!
Game companies must make new stuff. Look at how small-time companies and individuals are taking a risk and making new and different games that are compelling and fun. Games like The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai, Narbacular Drop (Portal), Fez and more.
Don’t worry big companies, make a new IP, make it well, build on the shoulders of those that came before. We will buy it. If we enjoy it, we will buy more. Make new control schemes, play with new dimensions, listen to us gamers about your games.
Innovate.
We are waiting.

By: Ken Raves

Ken Raves — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:28:39 +0000

According to Kotaku EA didn’t do as well as expected, leading to their lay-offs and less games next year.

By: deckard47

deckard47 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:47:31 +0000

Yes! As someone who loved EA’s two big new IP’s, I couldn’t agree with you more. This goes for Boom Blox, and basically every other new game out there. We need you!