Gametrailers: Top 10 games of the decade. - Page 2

**jim5cents** · 05-10-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tmt

The Spice Girls sold more records than your favorite band.

they sold more records than the beatles?

**Dudebro** · 05-10-2010, 03:49 PM

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People had difficulty accessing EverQuest and Ultima Online?

Not actually accessing it to play but yeah those games had a steep learning curve and required a time commitment that most people aren't ready to give to an MMO. It's like how Windows made PCs more accessible to the average user. Blizzard was smart and focused on ease of use and casual play while balancing it with end game content for the more dedicated users.

Like I said before I never played WoW, I played FFXI. Being the direct competition I've read/heard a lot about why it was so damn good. FFXI is an awesome game but it's difficult and time consuming. You can't just log in for an hour and get much done, same for most traditional MMOs. WoW turned that on it's head.

TMT has a point about popularity not equaling good. Maria Carey passed Elvis for hit singles or w/e and I think she sucks. I also think Elvis sucks but that's not important really.

**Kugyince** · 05-10-2010, 06:44 PM

So lessening the learning curve for an MMO means it deserves to be ranked as the best game of the decade?

**Dudebro** · 05-10-2010, 07:40 PM

I think making it more user friendly and gaining millions of fans makes it deserving of the top 10. What makes it deserve the number one is how smart the devs were in making a game that appeals to pretty much everyone. All ages, any time constraints, any level of gaming skill. The only complaint I hear is from the hardcore MMO people who say it's too easy. For them I bet it is, but WoW has an unreal amount of content that would be missed by burning through the game as fast as possible.

I feel weird defending this game since I've never even played it. I just don't see how anyone can deny how big of an impact WoW has had on gaming and culture in general. Pretty much everyone knows about WoW by now. It's a household name.

**Kugyince** · 05-10-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudebro

I think making it more user friendly and gaining millions of fans makes it deserving of the top 10. What makes it deserve the number one is how smart the devs were in making a game that appeals to pretty much everyone.

We disagree on both of these points.

The same thing could be said of Wii Sports but I wouldn't want it on this list either.

**Dudebro** · 05-10-2010, 08:10 PM

Well besides just the sales figures you can't deny it's impact on society.

**samejamesbond** · 05-10-2010, 08:15 PM

They even made a South Park episode on WoW.

**Kugyince** · 05-10-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudebro

Well besides just the sales figures you can't deny it's impact on society.

Again, as with Wii Sports.

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They even made a South Park episode on WoW.

They made two South Park episodes on Wii Sports is what a quick Google search told me.

Again, I don't want Wii Sports on the list. I'm simply using it as an example.

**samejamesbond** · 05-10-2010, 08:40 PM

World of Warcraft made more money than Wii Sports.

**Dudebro** · 05-10-2010, 08:40 PM

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Again, as with Wii Sports.

Well it's hard to deny the impact of the Wii and it's featured titles. I wouldn't count Sports though since it's bundled with the system. WiiFit might be a better example.

**Kugyince** · 05-10-2010, 09:00 PM

Now that you mention it, Wii Fit might actually deserve to be on the list.

@sjb: Your point is?

**Dudebro** · 05-10-2010, 09:04 PM

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Now that you mention it, Wii Fit might actually deserve to be on the list.

Wouldn't bother me at all really.

**samejamesbond** · 05-10-2010, 09:10 PM

I thought you were basing Wii Sports stature on sales alone.

**jim5cents** · 05-10-2010, 09:13 PM

so, we will use wii fit for the argument.

it (wii fit) has brought a ton of new gamers to the table that might not have otherwise been exposed to gaming.
wow has brought a ton of new gamers to the table that might not have otherwise been exposed to mmo's

so what is the difference?

also, if you are going to put an mmo on the list, it has to be wow. this list concerns the decade 2000-09. everquest (aka rat hunter 3D) was in the 90's.

it is a game that has a huge following, is fun, and most importantly imo, has transended pop culture, whether you are talking about south park, mr. t, jeopardy questions, or ...[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCNJRfSZBU"]YouTube - Leeroy Jenkins[/ame]

**Kugyince** · 05-10-2010, 09:31 PM

Wii Fit basically created a new genre. You can argue gimmicks like the Power Pad but you'd fail for even attempting it.

WoW created nothing new.

WiiFit is in schools, doctor's offices, used in physical therapy and other parts of the health profession. There's even one in the White House.

**Dudebro** · 05-11-2010, 12:51 AM

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WoW created nothing new.

Is that your only criteria for best game of the decade? Not every awesome game innovated.

**Kugyince** · 05-11-2010, 03:46 AM

Not the only prerequisite but certainly a prerequisite none the less.

**samejamesbond** · 05-11-2010, 09:01 AM

Twilight Princess brought nothing new, why aren't you panning it?

**Kong** · 05-11-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jim5cents

if you are going to put an mmo on the list

And I think you have to. If MMO was not the most popular genre of the decade it was close.

However I think Flash games might have been the most played game type of the decade. Maybe one of them would at least deserve an honorable mention.

**Kugyince** · 05-11-2010, 05:14 PM

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Twilight Princess brought nothing new, why aren't you panning it?

Was it on the list? If so it shouldn't have been.

**samejamesbond** · 05-11-2010, 06:18 PM

Twilight Princess was #10.
Then Super Mario Galaxy at #9.

**TrakMastaTom** · 05-12-2010, 01:45 AM

You barely even like modern games Tenser. You want to put Wii Fit on this list, but there is something you may be forgetting: Wii Fit isn't very fun.

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Was it on the list? If so it shouldn't have been.

Let's hear your list then.

**Kugyince** · 05-12-2010, 03:49 AM

I thought you were suppose to be a genius TMT? It'd be a pretty lame list since I don't own a GameCube, 180, 360, PS2, or PS3...

**Slime Slayer** · 05-12-2010, 03:54 AM

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I thought you were suppose to be a genius TMT? It'd be a pretty lame list since I don't own a GameCube, 180, 360, PS2, or PS3...

Scary as it may seem we are alot alike.

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Video game wise I mean.

**Kugyince** · 05-12-2010, 04:22 AM

You got the hots for me. It's okay to admit it.