Top 20 gaming lows of 2004

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#20 Was Half-Life 2 Collector's Edition Big and Empty; Steam Sputters
After being delayed for over year, and Valve's bouts with VU Games over Steam distribution . . .

 

[Chaotic42]

For me:

4. Sims 2
-It seemed pretty much just like the original to me
3. Doom 3
-No where near as good as Doom 1 and 2. Not even close
2. Steam
-There's nothing I like about it.
1. Atari buying and closing Falcon 4
-Worst move in a long time

Edit: Added new #1

 

[dderidex]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
For me:

4. Sims 2
-It seemed pretty much just like the original to me
3. Doom 3
-No where near as good as Doom 1 and 2. Not even close
2. Steam
-There's nothing I like about it.
1. Atari buying and closing Falcon 4
-Worst move in a long time

Edit: Added new #1

I dunno, EA buying a controlling stake in UbiSoft can't be good.

I just can't wait to read the announcement that they are 'refocusing' their games in development and we shall soon be treated to "Silent Hunter 2005: Madden Edition" where all references to Nazis and Fascist Germany are removed and the whole 'sinking of enemy ships' is played down in favor of a foosball table added to the submarine's con room with games narrated by Madden. With the PC version delayed until 2006 in order to prioritize the XBox port (due Q2 2005).

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: dderidex

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
For me:

4. Sims 2
-It seemed pretty much just like the original to me
3. Doom 3
-No where near as good as Doom 1 and 2. Not even close
2. Steam
-There's nothing I like about it.
1. Atari buying and closing Falcon 4
-Worst move in a long time

Edit: Added new #1

I dunno, EA buying a controlling stake in UbiSoft can't be good.

I just can't wait to read the announcement that they are 'refocusing' their games in development and we shall soon be treated to "Silent Hunter 2005: Madden Edition" where all references to Nazis and Fascist Germany are removed and the whole 'sinking of enemy ships' is played down in favor of a foosball table added to the submarine's con room with games narrated by Madden. With the PC version delayed until 2006 in order to prioritize the XBox port (due Q2 2005).

that's how you can tell hes ah, uh, ah, uhm, a good sub driver. i mean, watch him! BOOM! i mean, uhm, when he goes left he puts the ball in his left arm, and when he goes right he puts the ball in his right arm. BOOM!

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

12) Boy Threatens to Kill Dad for Video Game
Woe to those who stand in the way between a kid and his Pokemon--A 13-year old Hong Kong teen threatened his parents with a knife after his dad pulled the plug on a video game. Although police reported that the kid wildly thrashed around with the blade, no injuries occurred from the incident. The gaming rage was instigated by dad, who cut the power to the game to enforce bedtime. Meanwhile, innumerable teens across the U.S. threaten to kill others over voice chat for being cheap and using Rocket Launchers in Halo 2.

:laugh:

 

[booger711]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix

12) Boy Threatens to Kill Dad for Video Game
Woe to those who stand in the way between a kid and his Pokemon--A 13-year old Hong Kong teen threatened his parents with a knife after his dad pulled the plug on a video game. Although police reported that the kid wildly thrashed around with the blade, no injuries occurred from the incident. The gaming rage was instigated by dad, who cut the power to the game to enforce bedtime. Meanwhile, innumerable teens across the U.S. threaten to kill others over voice chat for being cheap and using Rocket Launchers in Halo 2.

:laugh:

good one

 

[jspeicher]

Seemingly anticipating a losing battle, SOE releases EverQuest II before WoW--but gamers remained unphased, ignoring calls to become a cat-headed warrior.

LMAO

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: jspeicher
Seemingly anticipating a losing battle, SOE releases EverQuest II before WoW--but gamers remained unphased, ignoring calls to become a cat-headed warrior.

LMAO

That was funny.

 

[raildogg]

EA buying up everything is probably the biggest low for gaming. Now bought Westwood, then they got an exclusive license from the NFL and now they may get a huge stake in UBISOFT.

Fvk that