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Great choices. I personally would have swapped the mario game for the new silent hill but thar ya go.
I don't think anyone was calling into question Rey's abilities as a video editor. I just think a lot of people (myself included) felt that the videos you guys had him do were tasteless and cliche.
No Demons Souls?
Oh wait, you couldn't even beat it!!!!
Well
I can't either.
uhmmm I forgot what I was saying...
Oh wait, you couldn't even beat it!!!!
Well
I can't either.
uhmmm I forgot what I was saying...
My vote would go towards Borderlands. Rarely does a game make me beat it over, and over, and over... yet still makes me want to keep playing it. Between just creating new characters and replaying, and tweaking out your maxed out characters with phat lootz, it just hits that itch that hasn't been scratched this well since Diablo II.
I don't think Borderlands is a strong enough contender to be on the list. Good co-op and good reinvention of the loot whoring system from Diablo games, but I don't think it really measures up. I would have put Street Fighter IV in the running, just to at least give a semblance that an earlier year release mattered and because it was, by the average critic, best fighter released this year on both platforms.
Solid GOTY stable Dtoid!
I'm happy to see Street Fighter IV, Demon's Souls and Red Faction were in the running.
Also, top notch work R3Y! I gotta say i wasn't ever a fan of your video show, but you've got some serious chops, sir! Kudos!
I'm happy to see Street Fighter IV, Demon's Souls and Red Faction were in the running.
Also, top notch work R3Y! I gotta say i wasn't ever a fan of your video show, but you've got some serious chops, sir! Kudos!
Fighting games are once again shoved aside as an inferior genre of games, even one which has set the competitive scene on fire, such that it hasn't seen in a LONG time, and brought countless new players to the genre itself.
Cool stuff.
Cool stuff.
nice choices, guys. my vote, as everyone knows, is for mario, but all of your picks deserve to be on the short list.
I think it is safe to say that Destructoid has one of the best Game of the Year line ups out there this year.
Uncharted 2 is the best action game I ever played, but I loved Batman AA. I view as my #2 game, followed by Jim's GOTY, Assassin's Creed 2.
What's with the dancers in each video. Which person in the editorial team has the confidence to ask some girls to dance for game of the year nomination?
After so many posts about spike TV not being geeky enough, where are your dancing tetris pieces now? :D
After so many posts about spike TV not being geeky enough, where are your dancing tetris pieces now? :D
The game I played the most was BlazBlue, so I guess that would have to be my GOTY, followed by Dragon Age and SFIV.
Wow you guys don't even have MW2 in as a nominee... It's a cold day in hell, and you guys lost a lot of credibility with me today.
I've dropped more time in this game, and my friends have dropped more time into this fantastic game than any of the other games, EVEN more than Borderlands!!!
I've dropped more time in this game, and my friends have dropped more time into this fantastic game than any of the other games, EVEN more than Borderlands!!!
So, just like everywhere else, most of the list is shooters. Half-Minute Hero, Demon's Souls, or Punch Out!!! should have made it, IMO.
Batman: Arkham Asylum is probably my pick for GotY.
It turned out to be a VERY strong showing this year as far as games go. In a standard year, I've no doubt Plants vs Zombies would have made a Dtoid top five list.
It turned out to be a VERY strong showing this year as far as games go. In a standard year, I've no doubt Plants vs Zombies would have made a Dtoid top five list.
@king kong five,
We didn't "make" Rey do anything. The videos were all his idea! He is a super talented guy. :)
We didn't "make" Rey do anything. The videos were all his idea! He is a super talented guy. :)
Fantastic list with only one exception. As radical and cutting edge as Destructoid is (which is why they are the best gaming site on the internet IMHO), I still like that they have to keep vendors happy by putting on a token game. While I am one for SMB nostalgia, NSMBWii shouldn't be anywhere close to the other titles on this list.
http://www.avclub.com/articles/new-super-mario-bros-wii,35648
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/6841-Review-New-Super-Mario-Bros-Wii
http://playmagazine.com/?fuseaction=SiteMain.Content&contentid=1913
That last link was to Play Magazine run by Dave Halverson who goes batshi+ insane over platformers. While 85 isn't a bad score by any means, when you are talking about a magazine that, at its core, loves platformers in the the same way pedobear loves children...then I don't think it's of the caliber of Game of the Year.
http://www.avclub.com/articles/new-super-mario-bros-wii,35648
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/6841-Review-New-Super-Mario-Bros-Wii
http://playmagazine.com/?fuseaction=SiteMain.Content&contentid=1913
That last link was to Play Magazine run by Dave Halverson who goes batshi+ insane over platformers. While 85 isn't a bad score by any means, when you are talking about a magazine that, at its core, loves platformers in the the same way pedobear loves children...then I don't think it's of the caliber of Game of the Year.
I have nothing agains't the dancing, but I really wanted to hear more about the games in the videos.
Can't really argue about the list since I don't have any of those games.
Can't really argue about the list since I don't have any of those games.
GaGa!!!!
This my pick not so much because I truly believe it's better per se but because it's the only one on the list that I have played.
If Uncharted 2 wins I'll still be happy. If L4D2 wins I won't be surprised. If the other two win I'll cry.
This my pick not so much because I truly believe it's better per se but because it's the only one on the list that I have played.
If Uncharted 2 wins I'll still be happy. If L4D2 wins I won't be surprised. If the other two win I'll cry.
@bauhouse Well, everyone have their opinion. I've seen sites that gave Borderlands a 5. And a lot of other sites gave Batman and some others on the list an 8, for example.
After seeing the others, I was surprised that this wasn't MW2. pleasantly surprised, mind you.
Great list, I'm going with Borderlands because, as mi55ter has said, it is the "gamer's game". Arkham Asylum is my close second.
Yay 2009!
Great list, I'm going with Borderlands because, as mi55ter has said, it is the "gamer's game". Arkham Asylum is my close second.
Yay 2009!
Meh I found AA to be nowhere near as fun or original as everone made it out to be. Not even a "not my cup of tea" thing, it just favoured superficial pros over substantial flaws.
I have to go with Quisling's "Yah 2009!". I think the gamers are the real winners this year. So many great games. And it will continue in 2010.
@ Takeshi - I think that you are right that R&C should have been in there over NSMBWii. In addition R&C also shows Play's level of insanity over platformers:
http://playmagazine.com/index.php?fuseaction=SiteMain.Content&contentid=1886
@Nephlabobo - I also feel the pain of having a token title replace a gaming experience like Demon Souls. It's depressing to see your favorite site play 'fair-sies' to all consoles when they should be focused on staying true to their core audience.
@Script-br
Yeah, it is my opinion, but I've also backed it up with some high profile opinions of highly regarded game review sites like Play, The Onion's AV club and Escapist. I didn't even show Zero Punctuations quote about "NSMBW is the prisoner who cements over it's own escape attempt and then shoves its head in the toilet.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1191-Left-4-Dead-2-New-Super-Mario-Bros-Wii
But that's the problem with me, you see. I back up my arguments with other opinions, links and 30+ years of game experience. While others just say, "Well, Nintendo doesn't care about what you think because they sold millions, fool!"
Well to all of those saying that NSMBWii is a good title and worthy of being GOTY because it sold well are guilty of applying "Worthington's Law" to games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgvrpC2O7_M
If you think "more money=better than" then you have to agree that New Kids on the Block is a better band than Tool because they've sold more albums. And I refuse to get into a debate with people who listen to NKOTB while playing NSMBWii...because that makes me retarded too.
http://playmagazine.com/index.php?fuseaction=SiteMain.Content&contentid=1886
@Nephlabobo - I also feel the pain of having a token title replace a gaming experience like Demon Souls. It's depressing to see your favorite site play 'fair-sies' to all consoles when they should be focused on staying true to their core audience.
@Script-br
Yeah, it is my opinion, but I've also backed it up with some high profile opinions of highly regarded game review sites like Play, The Onion's AV club and Escapist. I didn't even show Zero Punctuations quote about "NSMBW is the prisoner who cements over it's own escape attempt and then shoves its head in the toilet.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1191-Left-4-Dead-2-New-Super-Mario-Bros-Wii
But that's the problem with me, you see. I back up my arguments with other opinions, links and 30+ years of game experience. While others just say, "Well, Nintendo doesn't care about what you think because they sold millions, fool!"
Well to all of those saying that NSMBWii is a good title and worthy of being GOTY because it sold well are guilty of applying "Worthington's Law" to games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgvrpC2O7_M
If you think "more money=better than" then you have to agree that New Kids on the Block is a better band than Tool because they've sold more albums. And I refuse to get into a debate with people who listen to NKOTB while playing NSMBWii...because that makes me retarded too.
I'm surprised you guys didn't nominate Henry Hatsworth. I loved the idea of the game since I saw the first screenshots, and was thoroughly pleased to see the score you gave it in your rather glowing review. Hell, it's my GotY, even over Arkham Asylum.
Batman AA got a nomination for GOTY and a few games like Bowser's Inside Story, Machinarium and Street Fighter IV didn't?
I respectfully disagree.
I respectfully disagree.
Quick Question:
To determine the games did you choose the most popular amongst the staff?
I remember you saying that even though Left 4 Dead was game of the year amongst the staff, only one member had declared it his individual GOTY, but it was so popular that it was the winner. Is that how you determined the nominees?
To determine the games did you choose the most popular amongst the staff?
I remember you saying that even though Left 4 Dead was game of the year amongst the staff, only one member had declared it his individual GOTY, but it was so popular that it was the winner. Is that how you determined the nominees?
Are we going to get a behind the scenes story/video about the dancers? I'm a little confused as to who they are and what they're doing in these videos. I'm not complaining- the videos are great- I'm just confused.
You know... I think the only thing that would make these videos better would be replacing those girls with Collette, Ashely B. and Ashely D. Talk about lulz!
I guess Modern Warfare 2 is too popular for the 'cooler-than-you' D-toid staff.
Big hype + big publisher = RAWR RAWR RAWR
"Check out this indie game you guys!!!" UGH
Big hype + big publisher = RAWR RAWR RAWR
"Check out this indie game you guys!!!" UGH
R3Y, I swear I'd have your children if the opportunity presented itself. Someday hopefully I can figure out how the hell you supply such magic to your videos. Also, CHAD. YOU NEED TO DO THAT, OH MY GOD THAT WOULD BE GREAT.
Anywho, beautiful list of nominees. Of the three on this list that I've played and beat though (L4D2, Borderlands, Arkham Asylum), I still gotta say Borderlands was my personal GOTY, but I dare say L4D2 and Arkham are in a dead tie for second, personally.
Oh, and, even though Xzyliac said it already, it bears repeating- GaGa.
Anywho, beautiful list of nominees. Of the three on this list that I've played and beat though (L4D2, Borderlands, Arkham Asylum), I still gotta say Borderlands was my personal GOTY, but I dare say L4D2 and Arkham are in a dead tie for second, personally.
Oh, and, even though Xzyliac said it already, it bears repeating- GaGa.
@bauhouse
Ok you don't like New Super Bros Wii but Yahtzee's reviews aren't exactly fact not just because their HIS opinion and not ours but because he's a critic. It's his job to critize games and if all of our game libraries followed the games that Yahtzee allowed us to play rather than what we wanted we would all have a very small collection.
Oh and your argument becomes incredibly flawed when you try to state that people are just following popular opinion and should stop by following yours. I'm sorry but it doesn't work that way people like the game because they LIKE THE GAME not because someone's telling them to like it.
Ok you don't like New Super Bros Wii but Yahtzee's reviews aren't exactly fact not just because their HIS opinion and not ours but because he's a critic. It's his job to critize games and if all of our game libraries followed the games that Yahtzee allowed us to play rather than what we wanted we would all have a very small collection.
Oh and your argument becomes incredibly flawed when you try to state that people are just following popular opinion and should stop by following yours. I'm sorry but it doesn't work that way people like the game because they LIKE THE GAME not because someone's telling them to like it.
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