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Veknoid_Outcast on 13 January 2013

I usually like the Edge lists, but I'm not crazy about this one.

I guess I can see the Valve pick as #1, since they have a 1.000 batting average and Half-Life 2 is a unique masterpiece. I would choose Nintendo EAD, but Valve isn't the worst choice.

But Mojang at #2? I'm afraid that ruins the integrity of the entire list.



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Chandler on 13 January 2013
Boutros said:
Chandler said:
Boutros said:

Which is why companies with past glories are excluded (like Square Enix or Rareware).


Then Valve shouldn't be on this list either since DOTA, Team Fortress and Portal 2 are not really innovative and do not push any boundaries. Same goes for Bungie (past glories) and Riot games (milking their one big game, which isn't innovative at all).

DOTA 2 is really popular and is shaping the e-sport world (same thing for League of Legends for Riot games).

Valve keeps on releasing new amazing game and hasn't made a major mistake as a developer. The role Steam has on the increasing popularity of digital media and indie titles is noticable.

Bungie is working on something that looks great so far. They're still actual.


DOTA is still nothing special, it's just a me too game copying from Riot. Steam has nothing to do with Valve as a developer. Valves actuial game output is very sparse. Retro hasn't made a major mistake as a developer either, same goes for polyphony digital. Both companies are very probably working on something right now, so they are still relevant, either.

 

I just don't see any consistency in applying their citeria in this list, it's jumping all over the place.



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SpartenOmega117 on 13 January 2013

Why is Irrational at number 15? They don't deserve it...



Chandler on 13 January 2013
Otakumegane said:
NintendoPie said:
Otakumegane said:


Retro Studios deserves to be on there. As for IS or MS, let's face it Paper Mario SS wasn't that good at all, and Fire Emblem isn't visually stunning gameplay wise. Monolith soft made 1 good game in the past few years, Xenoblade; this one needs time to be judged.

Intelligent Systems has made more than just Paper Mario: Sticker Star.

I believe the criteria was current games and future potential.


IS output LTD:

 

I think thats pretty impressive and nothing really indicates that they are about to fuck up.

Is for example just Dishonored (Arkane Studios at 9) > than the above list?



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Chris Hu on 13 January 2013

Which one is from Iceland?  Also Turn 10 should be on that list they developed Forza 2, 3 and 4 and helped with the development of Forza Horizon and that is all this generation.



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Chris Hu on 13 January 2013
Godchild1020 said:

I'm surprised to see 5 of Sony's (first party) studios on there (I mean that in a good way). The only game I know Wayforward did was Silent Hill Vita this year. I think Sony Santa Monica and Ninja Theory needs to switch places, even though I know NT came out with 3 different IPs this Generation and SSM only came out with one, but SSM has helped a lot of First Party studios with their own games.

I agree with the list, just not with the placements. Also why is 343 so high, they only did one game?


Two games they also made Halo: Combat Evolved Aniversary and they made some maps for Halo Reach. 



Ronster316 on 13 January 2013

Clearly an "at the moment" list and not "all time"

Because based on the sheer amount of franchises and legendary games they have made over the years..... SEGA would destroy most of the chumps on that list.

Once again VGC members snub SEGA........ tut tut tut.



Ronster316 on 13 January 2013

A fair few Sonic games= LEGENDARY.

Shenmue 1&2= BEYOND LEGENDARY.

2D Shinobi's= LEGENDARY.

Virtua Tennis= LEGENDARY.

SEGA Rally Championship & SEGA Rally 2= LEGENDARY.

Virtua Fighter= LEGENDARY.

and many MANY more games......... i'm in despair.



Veknoid_Outcast on 13 January 2013
Ronster316 said:
Clearly an "at the moment" list and not "all time"

Because based on the sheer amount of franchises and legendary games they have made over the years..... SEGA would destroy most of the chumps on that list.

Once again VGC members snub SEGA........ tut tut tut.

Ohhh...that actually makes a lot more sense. If this is an "at the moment list" it's not nearly as weird. And that explains the absence of companies like Rare and SEGA.



Ronster316 on 13 January 2013
Veknoid_Outcast said:
Ronster316 said:
Clearly an "at the moment" list and not "all time"

Because based on the sheer amount of franchises and legendary games they have made over the years..... SEGA would destroy most of the chumps on that list.

Once again VGC members snub SEGA........ tut tut tut.

Ohhh...that actually makes a lot more sense. If this is an "at the moment list" it's not nearly as weird. And that explains the absence of companies like Rare and SEGA.


Pretty much yes........ and some SEGA and Rare acknowledgement..... cheers