Comments on: 10 of the Most Stunning Innovations in Video Games

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:11:55 +0000

The V.A.T.S system is not an innovation. Apart from the name, its prequels had the exact same system for if you wanted to target a specific body part (though Fallout 3 excluded the eyes and crotch). For that, you have Black Isle to thank, Not Bethesda

By: Wootson

Wootson — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:54:32 +0000

I’m a hardcore gamer for over twenty years and I think this is really the most laughable article ever. First of all these are absolutely NOT the ten most innovative features, secondly half of everything written isn’t even true (there were many other games who did certain features before), and third you should really learn some English.

And Mortal Kombat famous for its special powers? How about fatalities?

Sorry for hurting your feelings, but you really pulled this article out of your ass! I suggest you dive a little deeper into the world of video games before you write some epic essay about it. This is really an awesome example of today’s “journalism”.

By: Clancy

Clancy — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:43:23 +0000

Shenmue was the first game w/ quick time events? Are you serious!? Dragon’s Lair was a game of nothing but QTEs. And most of the FMV games from the early 90’s (virtually all Sega CD games) were nothing but long QTEs.

By: lowrentherzog

lowrentherzog — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 06:32:17 +0000

Honestly, no Z-targeting?

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:42:04 +0000

Absolute fail, article author. I’ll echo other sentiments and say whoever wrote this is about 17 and has no wider concept of gaming history (or what the term “innovation” means).

By: Spiderbait

Spiderbait — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:26:26 +0000

In reply to Kimura.

I resent that.

I’m 19 years old and I know that what he just made was a cop out that only mentioned recent games as if they were revolutionary when, really, they’re just good games made on solid game features.

There’s one question that completely destroys this list: Shouldn’t 3d graphics be on a list of stunning innovations in gaming?

By: fase

fase — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:11:07 +0000

This page is fail. These arent innovations, or even that exciting. What it seems to be is a list of things you like in a couple of games.

By: DarthKaal

DarthKaal — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:19:25 +0000

In reply to sigh.

I also find this article ridiculous. Seems to have been wrote by someone who has only played recent games.

But, just to clarify your post: it’s not “Shensuii 2”, it’s “Shenmue 2” and it has been released the same year as the first Max Payne. The first Shenmue also used a lot of QTEs in it, and has been released two years before.

Don’t know if Shemue was the first game to use QTEs (surely not), but many games used it right after Shenmue.

By: LTS

LTS — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:14:50 +0000

Real title should’ve been: ” 10 things I liked in a few games I recently got borrowed from a friend”

By: Worst List Evar

Worst List Evar — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:32:16 +0000

In reply to WackFiend. I dunno what the hell you're talking about? The multiplayer in Gears kept me interested for months and months, and seeing me play just MP drew in so many of my friends to buying the game as well?