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Molyneux “bored” of samey modern games

Lionhead’s Peter Molyneux says he enjoys modern videogames, but admits that he’s getting bored of titles that are “essentially the same” as each other.

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gravemaker4643d ago

yet he does FOUR same Fables

kingdavid4643d ago

Molengay kinda has a point tbh.

Anarki4643d ago

Then why does he make them?

kingdavid4643d ago

Sorry but what games on the market are similar to Fable? AS much as you'd like to not admit it, Not many..

dredgewalker4643d ago

@David

You mean games that have tons of promises that have yet to be delivered? I'm sorry I just couldn't help but make that corny joke :)

Heartnet4643d ago

Maybe he should actually make a decent game before he comments on others?

Rainstorm814643d ago (Edited 4643d ago )

@king

One of the main things that sticks out from the fable series is the morality system, which isn't unique Kotor also had one in the xbox days.... Other than that its your typical action RPG....

What makes it unique?

Besides people tend to try and make a game off of popular elements from blockbuster games ,( Cod u2, GOW, gears)....fable's fan backlash keeps other companies from trying to duplicate any of it gameplay .... That's why u see no games like fable on the market and like 30 COD wannabees

BrutallyBlunt4643d ago

@kingdavid

Yes he has a point and we would all love more new experiences and new IP's. However the irony is his next game will utilize Kinect because Microsoft asked him to come up with something using that device. So instead of taking a huge chance by creating an all new experience showing us all what Kinect can do (like the Milo demo) he falls back onto Fable. The ONLY IP he (and his team) has made this generation.

Lazy_Sunday4643d ago

Plenty of action RPGs. I've played enough action RPGs to see what he's copy-pasted. Still quite an original game.
He has a point. But it sounds hypocritical since there are many games within the same genre that provide a similar/better experience then his own.

badz1494642d ago

he's talking about FPS genre, no?

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Yi-Long4643d ago (Edited 4643d ago )

... the guy keeps releasing games that have an incredible artdesign and potential, yet offer no challenge whatsoever, and then decides he needs to complain about 'boring' games from others!?

When a game offers no challenge and has a short uninteresting story which is mostly focussed on gimmicky 'extras' like having a dog and holding hands with your partner, THAT's BORING!

I really wish we would see a proper long challenging adventure game with the Fable license, production and design values, but it seems Peter is more interested in just trying out some new gimmicky stuff. Maybe next Fable, we can have our own fishtank(!)

StifflerK4643d ago

Fable isn't about that - it's about action and consequence.

And it's not just the simple good/bad choices made during quests.

You must've noticed how your character changes and develops how you play? Didn't you also notice how the towns are also affected, as well as the townfolk.

The game is about an experience, everything you do seems to have some type of consequence attached to it - that what makes Fable a really unique game series.

The same goes for each installment. Fable 1 was about morality and time, Fable 2 was about personal attachment and the intentions of you actions , Fable 3 was about keeping promises and the long term implications of your decisions , as in sometimes doing the right thing isn't easy.

So yeah, each game does offer something new and interesting.

lzim4642d ago

he makes them because that's what Microsoft pays him to do and why they bought his Studio. Just like they did with Rare and Bungie.

Wizziokid4643d ago

"Molyneux “bored” of samey modern games"

make something different then?

Anon19744643d ago

Yeah. Where's the guy who made Populous or Syndicate? Where's the guy who had all these huge plans for Fable? I want that guy back, and I want him to deliver like in the Bullfrog days!

Horny4643d ago

I really miss bullfrog. I also miss the dungeon keeper series. My favorite strategy game.

dredgewalker4642d ago

Dungeon Keeper needs a sequel!

Horny4642d ago

yea it does. Ive been coming back to Dk1, deeper dungeons expansion, and dk2 throughout the years.
The messed up part is there is a trailer for DK3 in the second game and then bullfrog closed down.

dredgewalker4642d ago

Lol, I actually re-played DK2 last week and I still find the game to be quite fun.

Optical_Matrix4643d ago

Better to be modern than mediocre

cliffbo4643d ago

I'm Bored of Peter Molyneux

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Top 10 Worst Kinect Games

Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "A few days ago, Microsoft announced that they were officially discontinuing their Kinect motion-sensing accessory. What was once considered a chief-rival to Nintendo’s Wii revolution and an integral part of the Xbox One’s launch has come to an end, and we here at Link-Cable… couldn’t be happier. The Kinect, while sporting impressive technology never managed to live up to its full potential and most of the games released for the device either had shoe-horned in support or barely functioned as intentioned, in part because of the device’s very specific ideal conditions. So as the Kinect sails off into sunset, we’ve decided to remember the worst of times and look back at the Top 10 Worst Kinect games."

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RyanDJ2363d ago

Kinect, for me, is easily worth owning for two things: Dance Central for me acting like an idiot and having fun, and Kinect Party for my kids when they want to have easy-access stupid fun at like a kid's party. Those were the only games I have enjoyed on it, and they couldn't be done any other way (well, I guess that KP is EyeToy-level work). But my hope is that when motion control falls away, we'll get a proper DDR again.

andrewsquall2362d ago (Edited 2362d ago )

Yet for 150 quid it is and was most certainly not worth owning for solely those 2 games, that you have to pay money for also.

Now far be it from me to tell you what is worth it or not worth it to you. But if that is what is worth it to you, I don't want to know what ISN'T worth it lol.

RyanDJ2361d ago

It was worth it to buy one used for half price and get one of those two games for free. ;)

datriax2362d ago

All of them are tied for 1st place.

darthv722362d ago

Star wars wouldnt be so bad if it didnt have.... the dancing. Ughhh that dancing.

They should do a list of 10 best kinect games as well. I'm sure fruit ninja and gun stringer would be on there. Those are actually fun to play.

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15 Xbox Games With Absolutely Horrible Sequels

When an original game becomes a hit, it can be difficult to re-configure its secret sauce into an equally enjoyable sequel.

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Christopher2529d ago

Would you say absolutely horrible hyperbole? :D

4Sh0w2528d ago (Edited 2528d ago )

Halo 5?....pffft to each his own but Halo 5 is a great game, every Xbox owner I know enjoyed it, the campaign was nice I like the teamwork concept and the multiplayer keeps 'em coming back with great gameplay & modes so much content, 343 did a helluva job.

Christopher2528d ago

@4Show: Uh... going to assume that's a comment intended for someone else.

spicelicka2528d ago

Not Halo 5. It had a bad story COMPARED to past games but it didn't have a bad story overall. The gameplay was top notch, and multiplayer is still one of the best on the market right now. Custom games browser is the single greatest thing 343 did which I'm grateful for.

ninsigma2528d ago

Nah it really was a bad campaign. MP was great but seriously, that was a hugely terrible story mode.

spicelicka2527d ago

The story maybe, but some of the missions were extremely fun. The Sangehlios ones are right up there with the best missions in the franchise.

Kingthrash3602528d ago

Halos mp was great but became boring quicker than most.
The story. Naw that was bad and it's marketing was a lie. Made it seem like old master chief was gunna fight that new fake master chief but the conflict ended up being a one punch cgi sequence.
Not to mention fighting the same boss over and over and over....plus add the no split screen mp and whala! You got the worst canon halo ever made

brich2332528d ago

Compared to Halo 4, Halo 5's story was trash and not memorable at all.

ninsigma2527d ago

That's not really saying much though cuz that was pretty bad as well.

ninsigma2527d ago

Agreed on sanghelios. That was one of the very few times it actually felt like halo.

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Aenea2528d ago

And another article with 15 items from this website *shakes head*

MadLad2528d ago

Halo 5, FarCry 2, Dragon Age 2, Nuts and Bolts, and Gears of War: Judgement were all far from bad games. Hell, even Crackdown 2 was pretty fun.

There's a difference between a lesser sequel, and a bad game.

rlow12527d ago

With a Title that says "horrible sequels", most of these are far from that. Better title should be disappointing sequels. But I'm sure they went with the former to get clicks and bring in the fanboys.

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oSHINSAo2976d ago

i miss a Black and White game so much

Bahamut2976d ago (Edited 2976d ago )

Good times. Back when Lionhead Studios actually meant something. Black and White was awesome, Fable was great, Fable 2 was real good, then it all went downhill from there.

They had such big aspirations and goals, it's a shame that it came to this. I knew it wouldn't last when Peter Molyneux left. Say what you want about the man, but he had vision. True he never followed up on 75% of what he said, but nevertheless the heart of Lionhead Studios came from him.

Imalwaysright2976d ago

Who wouldn't miss being a god?

gangsta_red2976d ago

If someone asks you if you're a god, you say yes.

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