I think English is not the author's first language or he needs to look up innovative in the dictionary.
from dictionary.com
in⋅no⋅vate
/ˈɪnəˌveɪt/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [in-uh-veyt] Show IPA verb, -vat⋅ed, -vat⋅ing.
–verb (used without object)
1. to introduce something new; make changes in anything established.
–verb (used with object)
2. to introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time: to innovate a computer operating system.
3. Archaic. to alter.
How can a 3rd iteration of the same genre be called MOST innovative unless it has completely changed the landscape. Is GTA 3 really that much different than GTA? I think GTA should be the one up there.
Halo popularized console FPS genre (especially Multiplayer) but was it really the "most" innovative?
FF7 may be the most well known but it uses mostly tried and true mechanics. It is definitely not the most innovative by any means. That place should be rerserved for FF4 or FF3.
Bioshock is not the first one to use these type of mechanics again I don't see how it can be called innovative if it uses mechanics used in several other games. IT may be more polished, more accessible than other games and definitely more memorable game of that genre but most innovative ... I don't think so.
COD changes the setting to modern times but it is definitely not the first to try that. I will grant that AMONG COD games it is unique because of its modern setting but we are not talking about it being the most innovative COD games are we?
Geometry wars - retro evolved is another game that makes no sense in the MOST innovative games of last 20 years category.
Wii sports is another that I don't agree with. In terms of gameplay they are the same games as any other tennis or bowling or boxing games (in fact they are more akin to earlier versions of these games ... think mid to late 80s) the only true innovation is the wii controller this would be like saying Diablo is the most innovative RPG as it allows you to use a mouse and keyboard. .
In terms of most innovative games a lot of older franchises should be on teh list, Zelda:OOT should be there. Not having that there when it revolutionized 3d person handling is a major oversight. Same goes for Goldeneye64.
