TitanFall, Destiny, The Division: What's so special?

So these are three games that debuted at E3, and have since gained notoriety in terms of the sheer hype they have been getting (more from the media than actual gamers), but am I the only one who feels completely unaffected by these games or their hype? Like, I flat out don't seem to care about any of them. They look like regular, existing shooters, except with a new paint of polish for that next gen sheen, and an always online requirement. Just why are these games getting so much hype?

I mean, if you want to just talk about E3, there were much better games that were shown off, like The Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, inFamous: Second Son, Super Smash Bros. Hell, if you wanted to talk about shooters, E3 had Killzone and it had Battlefield 4. Xbox owners, E3 also had a new Halo. Why are these games getting so much hype, and being heralded as the second coming of Jesus, the next step in gaming evolution, and a quantum revolution? What exactly is so special? Is it the developer pedigree? Because I'm just not seeing it, sorry.

Yeah, I agree, while all look like solid shooters, I too don't see anything special. I may give TitanFall a try eventually if I get in some MP mood, but Destiny and The Division don't interest me much. The Division had some great visuals, but that's it, and even then, good chance they'll get downgraded, Ubisoft tends to do that with their E3 demoes.

None of them is on your precious WiiU. Deal with it.silversix_

Nothing really, they are being hyped to hell because they are mainstream shooters. Shooters attract the masses because its a genere thats very easy to get into. Thats why mainstream shooters will always be extremly popular, no matter how generic or terrible they might be.

It happens every generation, hype needs to be generated somehow. By far the most popular genre of game this generation have been shooters, if they were going to hype any type of game for the next gen it was always going to be shooters. 

Its also still possible that these shooters can pull something new an innovative out of the bag, seems to me like titanfall and sunset overdrive are trying some new and interesting things in a genre thats famous for being stale and stagnant.

It happens every generation, hype needs to be generated somehow. By far the most popular genre of game this generation have been shooters, if they were going to hype any type of game for the next gen it was always going to be shooters. 

Its also still possible that these shooters can pull something new an innovative out of the bag, seems to me like titanfall and sunset overdrive are trying some new and interesting things in a genre thats famous for being stale and stagnant.

always_explicit

They're original new IP's and not just another Zelda or Mario title to pile up on those rosters ;)

The Division > Destiny > TitanFall

The Division > Destiny > TitanFall

Obviously_Right

They're original new IP's and not just another Zelda or Mario title to pile up on those rosters ;)

AdobeArtist

I fail to see what Mario, Zelda, the Wii U, or anything Nintendo has to do with this discussion. Nintendo and its console or IPs were not raised in the OP at all (except to mention SSB as a game that was shown off at E3). Nintendo is not getting these games. Nintendo is not a part of this discussion. It almost feels like people are trying to distract from the point that there is absolutely nothing special about the three games raised in the OP, that there is no substance backing all that hype, by somehow trying to divert attention to Nintendo.

New IP immediately receives more hype from me than sequels ever will....TheEroica

These games are nothing special.

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

They're original new IP's and not just another Zelda or Mario title to pile up on those rosters ;)

charizard1605

I guess I wonder why you get excited about new releases of Nintendo IP's when they're just itrations of older releases (Zelda, Mario). At least with these games, even if being newer generations of familiar genres, they're still offering new settings and lore, which offers more potential for a different experience.

The Division > Destiny > TitanFall

Obviously_Right

Destiny > The Division > Titanfall

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

They're original new IP's and not just another Zelda or Mario title to pile up on those rosters ;)

charizard1605

I quite like The Division, mostly because its a 3rd person shooter (i have issues with 1st person view), but aside from looking better than current gen and being mmo-ish, there isnt anything really new. Might be fun anyway.

[QUOTE="Obviously_Right"]

The Division > Destiny > TitanFall

AdobeArtist

Destiny > The Division > Titanfall

I guess I wonder why you get excited about new releases of Nintendo IP's when they're just itrations of older releases (Zelda, Mario). At least with these games, even if being newer generations of familiar genres, they're still offering new settings and lore, which offers more potential for a different experience.

AdobeArtist

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]New IP immediately receives more hype from me than sequels ever will....charizard1605

I'm not sure if you either haven't really looked into those games, or if you just don't want to see why people are interested in them. At least speaking about "the division", it's an open world MMORPG that plays like a TPS. To me, this is pretty damn cool. 

It's not just the same old shooter with nicer graphics. 

The Witness: we've seen practically no gameplay yet. 

Knack: looks fun, might pick it up, but what's so new about this game that deserves hyping? It's a straight forward action platformer.

The Order: No gameplay, no hype.

Watch Dogs: looks cool, there's plenty of hype for it, but if I was to apply your kind of spin to it, it's just Assasin's Creed mixed with Demons' Souls gameplay wise. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for it and I'll most likely pick it up at launch, but this is practically what you're saying about the other games. 

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

They're original new IP's and not just another Zelda or Mario title to pile up on those rosters ;)

TheEroica

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="TheEroica"]New IP immediately receives more hype from me than sequels ever will....Nightflash28

I'm not sure if you either haven't really looked into those games, or if you just don't want to see why people are interested in them. At least speaking about "the division", it's an open world MMORPG that plays like a TPS. To me, this is pretty damn cool. 

It's not just the same old shooter with nicer graphics. 

The Witness: we've seen practically no gameplay yet. 

Knack: looks fun, might pick it up, but what's so new about this game that deserves hyping? It's a straight forward action platformer.

The Order: No gameplay, no hype.

Watch Dogs: looks cool, there's plenty of hype for it, but if I was to apply your kind of spin to it, it's just Assasin's Creed mixed with Demons' Souls gameplay wise. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for it and I'll most likely pick it up at launch, but this is practically what you're saying about the other games. 

To be honest I think both tps and fps are genres that offer very little room for innovation

Well I think all the driving games shown looked boring and I don't really understand why someone would be excited about them.

But if there were a thousand great reasons to be excited for any of those games, I would be the last person to see any of them, because I'm not the person those games are being made for. So I'm not about to lean back and trivialize people's reasons for wanting to play DriveClub or NFS Rivals as "Huh, these idiots just want to drive cars fast."

The Division, The Witcher 3, Mirrors Edge 2 and Watchdogs where the only interesting games at E3.

Since 1313 was canned, TW3, Rome 2, Arma III and Mirrors Edge 2 are the most exciting games to come this year.

Just wait for the next Mario

no they look boring as ****. Even Destiny. Yes that's right Darklink. Sue me. 

Just wait for the next Mario

Blackbond

crappy iron sight shooters

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]New IP immediately receives more hype from me than sequels ever will....charizard1605

No gameplay was shown for The order, and Knack? Good grief no, it was the most boring thing I've ever seen.

So these are three games that debuted at E3, and have since gained notoriety in terms of the sheer hype they have been getting (more from the media than actual gamers), but am I the only one who feels completely unaffected by these games or their hype? Like, I flat out don't seem to care about any of them. They look like regular, existing shooters, except with a new paint of polish for that next gen sheen, and an always online requirement. Just why are these games getting so much hype?

I mean, if you want to just talk about E3, there were much better games that were shown off, like The Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, inFamous: Second Son, Super Smash Bros. Hell, if you wanted to talk about shooters, E3 had Killzone and it had Battlefield 4. Xbox owners, E3 also had a new Halo. Why are these games getting so much hype, and being heralded as the second coming of Jesus, the next step in gaming evolution, and a quantum revolution? What exactly is so special? Is it the developer pedigree? Because I'm just not seeing it, sorry.

charizard1605

None of them is on your precious WiiU. Deal with it.silversix_

New IP immediately receives more hype from me than sequels ever will....TheEroica

The Division gets a lot of attention because it's not "just" a shooter, it's an MMORPG. And an MMO with such kind of gameplay mechanics... count me in. Nightflash28

I'm excited about Destiny because it's being made by Bungie. Don't care about the other two.

Division is uber because it's got co-op... Then add some PVP in there and it's going to be epic. Big open world with lots of places to go. Sort of like an apocalypse game.

Destiny has some potential... It's also got co-op with public fights. It could be epic... But repeatability just doesn't look to be there. Also like an apocalypse game.

Titanfall is meh... It's a team based vs game with with AI bots and real players... It isn't going to be epic... Replayability is non-existent. Run of the mill FPS with a touch of mechs.

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

I guess I wonder why you get excited about new releases of Nintendo IP's when they're just itrations of older releases (Zelda, Mario). At least with these games, even if being newer generations of familiar genres, they're still offering new settings and lore, which offers more potential for a different experience.

charizard1605

Mario what so special....o thats right a cat suit 

Mario what so special....o thats right a cat suit 

Far_RockNYC

Destiny's concept looks really neat. like an actual good Borderlands. Also Bungie are pretty solid

Titanfall looks shit. I don't get it either. Then again I'm not a big mech guy

The Division was visually outstanding but the gameplay looks like any other MMO loot fest and grinding passed dozens of enemies. But DID YOU SEE HIM CLOSE THAT CAR DOOR!!!