What will be the first game to break the 9.6 curse??

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#1 tricoreat3_2gig
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I say it is between GTA 4 and Halo 3.  I vote for Halo.
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#2 LoG-Sacrament
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just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.
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I'm guessing Halo will get a 9.5....and I HOPE that GTA 4 won't get higher than a 9.5.....but I'm guessing...Brawl!
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#4 MoldOnHold
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GTA3, Vice City, and San Andreas got 9.6. I'm pretty sure next gen GTA can break the mold.
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I'm guessing Halo will get a 9.5....and I HOPE that GTA 4 won't get higher than a 9.5.....but I'm guessing...Brawl!mastersword007

You're aware that the series hasn't broken AAA yet, right? It seems that GS doesn't like the SSB series much.

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#6 Moon_of_Majora
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Super Paper Mario. It will get a 9.9. 8)

Or Spore, SMG, Halo, Metroid... >_>

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just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.LoG-Sacrament
Exactly how many good franchises change the gameplay a whole lot???
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#8 Sparkys
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I'd guess either: Spore, Super Mario Galaxy, MGS4 or Mass Effect. One for each.

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[QUOTE="mastersword007"]I'm guessing Halo will get a 9.5....and I HOPE that GTA 4 won't get higher than a 9.5.....but I'm guessing...Brawl!Codename33

You're aware that the series hasn't broken AAA yet, right? It seems that GS doesn't like the SSB series much.

but with the addition of online........... :wink: Who knows? It might get AAA. :)
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Mass Effect and Spore.
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#11 iammason
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9.6 is a curse?
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Spore, Halo 3 or Crysis, assuming they don't dock points for requirements.
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#13 Codename33
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[QUOTE="Codename33"]

[QUOTE="mastersword007"]I'm guessing Halo will get a 9.5....and I HOPE that GTA 4 won't get higher than a 9.5.....but I'm guessing...Brawl!SyluxElite

You're aware that the series hasn't broken AAA yet, right? It seems that GS doesn't like the SSB series much.

but with the addition of online........... :wink: Who knows? It might get AAA. :)

If nintendo nails the online part, SSBB will be a shoe-in for AAA. But, i don't think it will break the 9.6 barrier like you said :P

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#14 SyluxElite
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[QUOTE="SyluxElite"][QUOTE="Codename33"]

[QUOTE="mastersword007"]I'm guessing Halo will get a 9.5....and I HOPE that GTA 4 won't get higher than a 9.5.....but I'm guessing...Brawl!Codename33

You're aware that the series hasn't broken AAA yet, right? It seems that GS doesn't like the SSB series much.

but with the addition of online........... :wink: Who knows? It might get AAA. :)

If nintendo nails the online part, SSBB will be a shoe-in for AAA. But, i don't think it will break the 9.6 barrier like you said :P

Definatly not 9.6! :lol: But definatly a solid AAA even if it is only 4 player matches between friends and rivals. :)
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I have no idea. Maybe Spore?
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Resident Evil 5.
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[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.killab2oo5
Exactly how many good franchises change the gameplay a whole lot???

there was a big change from halo 1 to 2 with the online mode and dual wielding(i didnt like it but apparently everybody else did). bungie cant put out the same game with better graphics and expect 9.6.
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#18 nivet14
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GTA3, Vice City, and San Andreas got 9.6. I'm pretty sure next gen GTA can break the mold.MoldOnHold
Yeah I agree.
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[QUOTE="Codename33"][QUOTE="SyluxElite"][QUOTE="Codename33"]

[QUOTE="mastersword007"]I'm guessing Halo will get a 9.5....and I HOPE that GTA 4 won't get higher than a 9.5.....but I'm guessing...Brawl!SyluxElite

You're aware that the series hasn't broken AAA yet, right? It seems that GS doesn't like the SSB series much.

but with the addition of online........... :wink: Who knows? It might get AAA. :)

If nintendo nails the online part, SSBB will be a shoe-in for AAA. But, i don't think it will break the 9.6 barrier like you said :P

Definatly not 9.6! :lol: But definatly a solid AAA even if it is only 4 player matches between friends and rivals. :)



I wouldn't say definately....but unlikely............grr


If Brawl gets lower than 9.5, then I will leave GS FOREVER! And you can quote me on that!
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just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.LoG-Sacrament
I'm not sure if this has been confirmed, so don't quote me on this, but Halo 3 will supposedly have destructible anvironments, which seems like a nice addition, but not too big.
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[QUOTE="Codename33"][QUOTE="SyluxElite"][QUOTE="Codename33"]

[QUOTE="mastersword007"]I'm guessing Halo will get a 9.5....and I HOPE that GTA 4 won't get higher than a 9.5.....but I'm guessing...Brawl!SyluxElite

You're aware that the series hasn't broken AAA yet, right? It seems that GS doesn't like the SSB series much.

but with the addition of online........... :wink: Who knows? It might get AAA. :)

If nintendo nails the online part, SSBB will be a shoe-in for AAA. But, i don't think it will break the 9.6 barrier like you said :P

Definatly not 9.6! :lol: But definatly a solid AAA even if it is only 4 player matches between friends and rivals. :)



They're mainly focussing on 1on1 matches I think.
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BioShock, Mass Effect, Super Mario Galaxy, one of these.
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Metroid Prime, Mario Galaxy, Halo 3, maybe assassins creed will get a good score.
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[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.killab2oo5
Exactly how many good franchises change the gameplay a whole lot???


not many. but 2 of the longest running Franchises have had their flops because of unchanged gameplay (TP and Sunshine definately deserver AAA imo though)
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MGS4 or GTA IV or FFXIII -i'd go for MGS4
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I have a feeling Super Mario Galaxy has a shot at AAAA. Don't underestimate Miyamoto. The guy is a pure genius and if you look at the main mario series: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario 64, and Mario Sunshine, the only 2 that weren't AAAA calibur games was Super Mario Bros.2 and Mario Sunshine. SMB 2 was an adaptation of another game and not a true Mario game, and Mario Sunshine was based on an idea of another guy at Nintendo. The other 4 games are among the greatest games ever created. Just stating that because some people seem to forget the lineage behind the core mario titles. Anyways, Miyamoto I think is due for another gem.
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#27 OGTiago
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lets not forget burnout 5.
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#28 shsonline
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just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.LoG-Sacrament


Changing gameplay mechanics could actually be BAD for a game that has solid gameplay mechanics. Now if you're talking about if they added anything new in general, YESSSSS! I'd refer you to the Halo 3 gamespot page, but just a quick rundown:

-secret "x" button feature (game previewers haven't even allowed to use it in demos)
-new grenades
-new shields that let you shoot out but stop incoming bullets
-new vehicles
-new graphics (of course)
-"man cannon"
-new guns

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Brawl, Metroid or Mario
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#30 Can-o-Mark
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A list of games that I think have a (good) shot at scoring higher than 9.6:

Metroid Prime 3
Halo 3
Super Mario Galaxy
FF-XIII
Spore
Crysis

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[QUOTE="SyluxElite"][QUOTE="Codename33"][QUOTE="SyluxElite"][QUOTE="Codename33"]

[QUOTE="mastersword007"]I'm guessing Halo will get a 9.5....and I HOPE that GTA 4 won't get higher than a 9.5.....but I'm guessing...Brawl!mastersword007

You're aware that the series hasn't broken AAA yet, right? It seems that GS doesn't like the SSB series much.

but with the addition of online........... :wink: Who knows? It might get AAA. :)

If nintendo nails the online part, SSBB will be a shoe-in for AAA. But, i don't think it will break the 9.6 barrier like you said :P

Definatly not 9.6! :lol: But definatly a solid AAA even if it is only 4 player matches between friends and rivals. :)



I wouldn't say definately....but unlikely............grr


If Brawl gets lower than 9.5, then I will leave GS FOREVER! And you can quote me on that!

Well since you asked.................. QUOTED! I need something to fill up ny screwed up sig. .......................... long story. :P
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Nothing will.
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I don't think Mass Effect will do it. It's my most anticipated game, but KOTOR only got 9.1, so I doubt Mass Effet will get 9.7+. I'm gonna say GTAIV or Bioshock.
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GTAIV most likely.

MGSIV has a strong chance, as does Halo 3.

Those 3 are the only games I'm willing to bet could break the 9.6/10 barrier.
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I have a feeling Super Mario Galaxy has a shot at AAAA. Don't underestimate Miyamoto. The guy is a pure genius and if you look at the main mario series: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario 64, and Mario Sunshine, the only 2 that weren't AAAA calibur games was Super Mario Bros.2 and Mario Sunshine. SMB 2 was an adaptation of another game and not a true Mario game, and Mario Sunshine was based on an idea of another guy at Nintendo. The other 4 games are among the greatest games ever created. Just stating that because some people seem to forget the lineage behind the core mario titles. Anyways, Miyamoto I think is due for another gem. Zerostatic0

Just so you know, Super Mario 64 got a 9.4 at Gamespot when it was released.

Here's a link.

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just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.LoG-Sacrament
Bungie is one of the most tight-lipped developers out there. They will be things about Halo 3 that we won't know until we have it in our hands and start playing it.
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Starcraft 2
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[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.Bibbidy
Bungie is one of the most tight-lipped developers out there. They will be things about Halo 3 that we won't know until we have it in our hands and start playing it.



Exactly. And there are already new things in Halo 3 that we DO know about, so what's with "it'll be the same old game" nonsense?
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I personally think Metroid Prime 3: Corruption or Mario Galaxy will do it. Even though these games are from the same old franchises we all know and love, their gameplay will be radically different from their predecessors and give us new, fun, and original ways to play and enjoy them. I predict that these two games will set the standards for how wii games should be made. Third parties are going to have to do their absolute best when making wii games if they want to compete with these two games, instead of just half a***** their games, and then wondering why they don't sell. Of course this is my opinion, so feel free to agree or disagree.
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[QUOTE="Bibbidy"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.shsonline
Bungie is one of the most tight-lipped developers out there. They will be things about Halo 3 that we won't know until we have it in our hands and start playing it.



Exactly. And there are already new things in Halo 3 that we DO know about, so what's with "it'll be the same old game" nonsense?

what new things? new guns and grenades arent anything special. expect a traditional fps with more polish than usual.
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[QUOTE="shsonline"][QUOTE="Bibbidy"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.LoG-Sacrament
Bungie is one of the most tight-lipped developers out there. They will be things about Halo 3 that we won't know until we have it in our hands and start playing it.



Exactly. And there are already new things in Halo 3 that we DO know about, so what's with "it'll be the same old game" nonsense?

what new things? new guns and grenades arent anything special. expect a traditional fps with more polish than usual.



Why don't you read my post on page 1 or go to the Gamespot previews section for Halo 3. New guns and grenades is not even a quarter of whats new.
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Metroid Prime 3 Corruption.
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Halo 3 won't do it because it's basically more of the same,however i have high hopes for gta 4,i thought gta vice city at the time should of received an 10,and i mean from gamespot,however i'm sure both halo 3 and gta 4 will score an 10 on ign and 1up,but i couldn't care less about there reviews because they have biased reviewers.

I'm sorry but any magazine/website that gave zelda:TP an 10 do not know there games well enough
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mass effect or assassins creed.
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#45 shsonline
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Halo 3 won't do it because it's basically more of the same,however i have high hopes for gta 4,i thought gta vice city at the time should of received an 10,and i mean from gamespot,however i'm sure both halo 3 and gta 4 will score an 10 on ign and 1up,but i couldn't care less about there reviews because they have biased reviewers.

I'm sorry but any magazine/website that gave zelda:TP an 10 do not know there games well enough
blacktorn


What's so revolutionary in GTA4 that its not "more of the same?" I already posted to people who didn't know better what was different in Halo 3.
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[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="shsonline"][QUOTE="Bibbidy"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]just out of curiosity, have they announced anything about new gameplay mechanics for halo3? all ive heard about is a mute button and a new grenade. i think they would need to add something more to get better than 9.6. but i havent really been following that game so maybe they did announce something else.shsonline
Bungie is one of the most tight-lipped developers out there. They will be things about Halo 3 that we won't know until we have it in our hands and start playing it.



Exactly. And there are already new things in Halo 3 that we DO know about, so what's with "it'll be the same old game" nonsense?

what new things? new guns and grenades arent anything special. expect a traditional fps with more polish than usual.



Why don't you read my post on page 1 or go to the Gamespot previews section for Halo 3. New guns and grenades is not even a quarter of whats new.

SORRY for forgetting vehicles. its not going to make any major improvements. so far, it sounds like you should save yourself $60 and stick with halo2
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Spore has the best chance I think
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#48 Sensui1986
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Why changing something to Halo? Adding to much new things and changing gameplay can really mess up a perfectly good game. Anyway if Bungie makes the story ending original and very unexpected, Halo3 might get a higher score then you think. GTA IV, might get 9.6+, even tough it's the same as any other GTA game. It's just popularity, I don't even like it that much. and last, I think that the first game that will break that barrier will be a Wii mario game.