Seem we're definitely over the hill when it comes to this generation - not that it's ending anytime soon - but we're definitely beyond the midpoint.
Question is this: What is the franchise that has defined this generation in your eyes?
For me it's gotta be Assassin's Creed.
It's basically perfected what I'd imagine a modern videogame should be: a compelling world and narrative with responsibly open-ended gameplay. Multiplayer in AC:B has kind of confirmed it for me as a fantastic gameplay experience.
The core franchise has been very consistent in quality and the narrative has continued in a variety of other media. It's also got a bit of "meta" to it with the plot tapping into the 2012 end of the world thing and ARG-like elements built into the game.
It feels very much like when we look back, AC will "define" this generation much like GTA3/VC/SA defined last generation.
I can see arguments for Mass Effect though - and possibly the "Wii _____" series of games (but for completely different reasons).
Thoughts?
Question is this: What is the franchise that has defined this generation in your eyes?
For me it's gotta be Assassin's Creed.
It's basically perfected what I'd imagine a modern videogame should be: a compelling world and narrative with responsibly open-ended gameplay. Multiplayer in AC:B has kind of confirmed it for me as a fantastic gameplay experience.
The core franchise has been very consistent in quality and the narrative has continued in a variety of other media. It's also got a bit of "meta" to it with the plot tapping into the 2012 end of the world thing and ARG-like elements built into the game.
It feels very much like when we look back, AC will "define" this generation much like GTA3/VC/SA defined last generation.
I can see arguments for Mass Effect though - and possibly the "Wii _____" series of games (but for completely different reasons).
Thoughts?