Worst XBL Community, Gears of Wars 2 impressions, and E3 hopefuls.
Hi guys. I wanted to get some opinions from the Gamespot friends community. Which do you think is the worst XBL community? I would have to say Gears of War. I had quite a few runs with Halo 3, Gears of War, Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty 4, Metal Gear Online, but nothing is worst than the Gears of War community. For the first time today, I witnessed a couple of guys on my team call an opponent a N*****. It is hard for me even to put the "N" there but you wouldnt know what I'm referring to. This went on for a while and I thought it would stop, but it didnt. So I left the match. I think it's a serious issue but unfortunately, there's nothing we can do about it but file a compaint, and submit a player review. And the obvious choice would be to mute them. Dont get me wrong, Gears of War is my favorite multiplayer online but I feel like such a low-life playing amongst these random, obnoxious people. Don't you? Anyways, cast your votes for worst XBL Community.
My next topic steers its way into Gears of War again but not the original, I'm talking Gears of War 2. As you guys may know, Epic Games has been showing off the multiplayer quite a lot lately. And it seems to me, this time around we're going to see a huge emphasis on gameplay. You have your original gameplay mechanics mixed in with new and impressive moves. You can flip opponents over and curbstomp them in the face. When you're "downed" you can crawl to one of your teammates or to a cover position which I thought was the most noticeable new gameplay mechanic. I could imagine a lot of teabagging going on because of that, haha. We finally get a snow level and it's also featured as a map in the multiplayer. We have new characters, a more engaging storyline, and we have more badass weapons.
Aside from all of that, what would you like to see in Gears of War 2? Or what would like improved? Personally, I'd like for Epic Games to confirm 4-player co-op for the campaign mode. If they have, then I apologize. I haven't been really following up too much on it. But what I heard so far, is just a rumor but more than likely it will be because Cliff promised a badass game. I would to see more big boss fights. I cannot emphasize that enough. Big boss fights means a more nostalgic experience and guaranteed nirvana in 4-player co-op. Just imagine, you and three of your friends fighting big, baddass bosses? Ooooh man! Can you say Grub?! Before I end this discussion on Gears of War 2, I would like Epic Games to do away with Host Advantage. If they manage to take this out, we'll get less people complaining about Host Advantage and all that bologne. Last but not least, more level variety. As you well know, in the original Gears of War, we had a lot of levels that took you from building to building, mansion to underground caves. It was great, I'm not complaining but I would like to see more level varieties. So far, I have seen a snow level which is so awesome, and screenshots of other levels I can hardly describe at this point. Here's to an epic game in November.
July is the month to talk about. A new game perhaps? No, not really. So what is it? Well, there's E3 in Los Angeles. Some of you guys are wondering if I'm attending E3 this year because I live in Los Angeles. Sadly, no. I did go last year though.
So we have E3 in July. Which game are you looking foward to the most that you know will be there? Which game would you like to make a surprise appearance? Which game will steal the show? State your answers and discuss. I want you guys to talk in this thread. Some of you guys hardly deliver more than a sentence. I would love to hear from the Gamespot friends community.
As for me, I'm looking foward to Too Human. Like I stated in my previous blog, I would love for Too Human to succeed. It still has a ton of potential and I hear the doubts, I do. Here's to hoping Silicon Knights will pull it off in August. Other honorable mentions include Fallout 3, Spore, Tomb Raider Underworld, Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, Little Big Planet, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed which Gamespot forgot about!
Fable 2, I could go on all day. I would like to see a follow-up with Prince of Persia, and games that disappeared off the map like Tiberium, BioShock 2, Crysis Warhead, Borderlands, Dead Space, and possibly Mass Effect 2? I can dream. I think Alan Wake is going to make a surprise appearance. I know that many people highly doubt it but I can dream. If Alan Wake shows up, I think E3 will literally blow up out of pure joy and excitement. Lastly, I think Fallout 3 will steal the show. I know, I know. Gamespot, IGN, nearly everyone is hyped for Fallout 3. They see the name Bethesda and they scream with glee. I dont blame them. To me, Fallout 3 is like Fable 2 set in a postapocalyptic world, but better. You have your trusty pal dogmeat (dog companion), a bobblehead Hawaii Chick, and some old broken record. Suprisingly enough, gamers cant get enough of postapocalyptic, end of world, doomsday video games. We love fantasy worlds. Yes we friggin do.
Let the discussions begin.



Comments
I can't wait to get Gears i'll be picking it up in a day or two. Heh i wish they'd put in random level generators. Where instead of the map being exactly the same everytime it's changed a bit. Guess that's asking for too much though.
All i care about in E3 is rpgs and jrpgs. That's what i wanna see.
As for Gears of War, they do have random level generators. It's called "custom cycle." The map will change after every match. I hope that's what you're talking about. If not, then my apologies.
Luckily for us, RPGS and JRPGS are off the charts this year. Fallout 3, Star Ocean, Infinite Discovery, Tales of Vesperia, White Knight Story. We're going to be spoiled rotten. Fable 2 is RPG-ish. It's more adventure than RPG. It's adventure with RPG elements.
Good read though, cept I don't have a 360 so the wow effect will leave me prior to this post.
The N word is pretty darn insulting. Especially here in GA. Getting into a fight over it however would be silly on my half considering how many use it so casually here. T_T. LIVE is another reason why I'll never go online if I was to ever pick up a 360. So my vote would be completely PS3 bias and say that LIVE is the worse and then go by this blog and say: "Gears is the worst." So don't count my vote.
I remember this idiot on CSS screaming insults. Inconsiderate jerks
Hazelnutman: I will never understand it either. Even cavemen act more civilized than those idiots online. =/
Craigalan23: Ahh.. Ok. I see what you mean now That would be NEAT. But I dont think I've seen it done before. I doubt any develop would take the time to develop anything that detailed or in-depth.
Lol, I second that.
I heard the Host advantage is taken out in this one, they now have the hosts connection being outsourced to their servers to make it a balanced playing field for everyone now. I think Gears 2 is going to be another successful title, it's more for the fans than anything which is the reason there's so many improvements and new features. It's going to be entertaining, but with so many new things changing up the core gameplay it won't score as high as Gears of War. Basically the same thing with Guitar Hero II and Guitar Hero III.
I'm looking forward for a lot of announcements at E3 this year, mainly just details for games that already announced and new trailers for a few games. I want to hear new characters in SF IV, something on Bioshock 2 and anything new on the two new FF XIII games.
Thank you for the tidbit. It's great to know that Epic Games is doing away with "host advantage." I have to say (and please take this all in), Cliff and the gang at Epic Games are really listening to the fans. NEVER, ever, in my 17 years of gaming have I witnessed a developer or publisher listen to the fans and actually improve and/or make changes to please the fans. For that, I have to give Epic Games a standing "O." They are the epitome of a great and respectable developer. Cliff and the crew, you guys are the best!
I cannot express any more feelings for Final Fantasy XIII. I hope to see SOMETHING on the next two installments. Not many people know this but it's suppose to be part of a trilogy of FF games. The third FF game is suppose to be another FF13 "spin off" or the much rumored Final Fantasy 14. But us FF fans are only asking for an FF13, now aren't we?