and as for franchises that need to die i only really agree with the list on halo and guitar hero games

As for pokemon, after Yellow version, the areas, sides, and char are indeed different but the story remains basically the same in all of the mainstream games (not including spin-offs like pokemon snap, though a great game, and others). It’s still all about attempting to catch every pokemon you come across, defeating the 8, sometimes 16, gym leaders to obtain the gym badges in order to compete in and win the tournament. This is what makes the sequels, and the anime, pointless. Yeah sure they add some new things but you still basically know what is going to happen throughout the whole game story wise.

If you’re thinking pokemon has more gameplay when considering catching and maxing the lv of every pokemon, you are correct for that is the longest side quest in the game, but on average all the other side quest won’t take 1/4 as long. Also the amount of side quests in FF, and especially fallout, and farcry completely over-shadows the amount in pokemon. This is what is meant when one speaks of a games content. It’s not just how long it takes you to complete 1 or all events but how many there are to complete and how long it takes to complete them.

Man I don’t understand why you’re so upset with me stating that pokemon isn’t the best rpg, when it isn’t. It’s still is a great game, it’s just not refreshing enough to continue buying and playing all of the titles. Not to mention, the anime is just so dissapointing that I don’t want to think about it anymore. It breaks my heart to see how far the anime has fallen. Pokemon use to be one of my favorite animes and games, but as I said it’s just a mere shadow of itself now. I was extremely addicted to Red version and loved Silver, but Ruby is where I noticed the game was recycling itself and decided to stop playing it.

If you continue to love the game and/or the anime then fine, but don’t lie and say it’s the best hands down. Just say you love it the best, it’s that simple.

Also – in case you didn’t notice the Pokemon games always change things up with new Pokemon, characters, side missions and locations every time as well – so you just contradicted yourself – moron. Also, just to rub it in, Pokemon lasts about 5X LONGER than any Final Fantasy/Fallout game. Please research theese games before posting. Right now you’re displaying the actions of a typical fanboy – writing any half – baked argument down without even thinking it through.

I could continue my victory dance but i think by now it’s clear to everyone you don’t follow the games industry at all – a blind monkey knows more about the history of video games than you do.

Next time you reply (IF you have the courage to show your face here again) make sure that the point you make in FAVOUR of one game cannot contradict the exact same reason you DISLIKE another, it’s the only way to win an argument.

Good day – idiot.

” All I said is that it is NOT the best and that it is the same recycled game over and over again with a few, or less, additions. I did not say it sucks, just that it’s continuation is pointless.” – Extra

Already your reply has been negated because you said I assume continued titles are automatic garbage when I clearly stated above that this is not how I think.

Quoted:

“What you are basically saying is that unless it’s a brand new IP it’s automatically garbage.” – David Macphail

Although I have already defeated you latest post allow me to continue my victory dance by adding that franchises such as FF, and Grand Theft Auto have provided their consumer with brand new totally DIFFERENT storylines AND far more side quests, new areas, and overall capabilities than the previous title. So therefor even though it’s the same title it’s basically a brand new and totally different game that keeps key elements the same such as fighting style (but even that has changed in the past FF titles and in GTA it was improved on some aspects).

In my personal opinion I believe sports games should come out every 3 or so years and just update the roster when necessary until the next game comes out. In the past they couldn’t do this, but now there really isn’t any excuse. It is rediculous to buy the same game year after year with minor improvements and an updated roster, which is the reason I stopped buying them years ago, just like pokemon.

Allow me to end this long winded debate by once again stating your beloved pokemon is nowhere near the best rpg title (btw Golden Sun, which is also on the gameboy, crushes the whole pokemon series put together, not in sales but in content). I’m once again sorry if I offended you, even though you are a fanboy, but I’m simply telling it as it is. Also when you reply, reply to the whole post addressed to you and not just one section or sentence. It’s the only way to win a debate. Good day.