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MrJoseph
First person shooter games is a very popular genre in the video game market such as the Call of Duty series selling over 3.04 million units in its first week and expected to sell even more in its next instalment. Action Games usually involve that the player will kill other people or aliens. Such as in the Halo series which is also hugely successful. In my opinion Arma 2 is one of my favourite FPSs because of it's realism and mechanics and it also has some awesome mods and commands.
There is usually a sequence of levels that the player needs to overcome such as level 1 level 2 and so on. These take place in most modern day first person shooters which is personally dislike because I prefer the fast paced and balance of arena shooters which requires a level of skill and insight to be good at but it does increase the longevity of the game by acquiring a new gun if you kill x amount of people. Old games like Doom, Quake or Unreal has changed the FPS market and it still affects modern games today. Mods is also a vital section in the FPS genre with mods like Counter Strike or Day of Defeat Source being a game changer in the FPS genre.
What is the future of the FPS genre? Games like Team Fortress 2 has introduced a cash shop which people can buy cosmetic "Hats" or weapons for REAL money. This has caused Valve the creators to make the game free to play. Other companies might copy this idea and apply this to their games since Valve has had more players then ever because of this. But in the console market the FPS genre is looking kind of repetitive, with COD games being released yearly and games like HomeFront, Battlefield, Killzone and more. FPSs need a change for the better rather then copying an already done mechanic. Developers need to innovate and introduce new mechanics to get any of my money. The new Dues Ex game looks like a breath of fresh air compared to the games today.
In the next post I'll talk about the RTS genre.
36 comments:
I like me some FPS games, but I think it's a genre that's been overdone lately without much change, and it's not really what it used to be.
My favorite genre of games. :D
yeah, im with mark
I think you and Mark have a point, the genre really needs a change.
nice post
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fps is dead as far as I'm concerned.
If they can change the laws of physics and do away with lag, I'm game.
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sweet post followed bro
I can spend hours on Team Fortress 2. I really only like the online multiplayer aspect of first person shooter games. Single player campaign can't hold my attention.
thanks for post
if only black ops wasn't sucha let down, i'd be more looking forward to the new cod
GOLDEN EYE! thats all i have to say...
I'm excited for whatever Valve releases next. They're always groundbreakers.
awesomeness :)
I havent seen a good FPS since a loong time...
Arma 2 is pretty awesome. Try the first Operation Flashpoint. It's really good too.
Haha, that's great!
Love FPS games man!
I remember Quake, one of my childhood appeals. Brought back some memories. Thanks!
My mom loves to tell me how I'll grow up to be a psycho if I play FPS
FPS games kill it! best games
Games like Deus Ex will pave the way for new advancements.
I like Arma II, it's pretty cool, but I still prefer playing halo reach
Thanks for the info, very useful!
Brilliant post, followed
i remember first playing age of empires and starcraft hahaha good times
I like a lot FPS games but they are just always a little generic
Other games have their own cash shops too, they've had it for a while.
nice blog +followed
Nice post bro
red alert, tiberium sun, so many old favorites.
born to play em!
wow great!
Command and Conquer! HELL YEA!!!
great blog man!
You got great game reviews! +followed
Usually i don't like PC games except action or war games and after read about this game "First Person Shooters" i would like to play it. It seems very interesting and full of action and thriller.
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