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Grudge Match: BioShock vs. Metroid Prime III: Corruption

There are decisions in life that are nearly impossible to make, like asking a parent to choose their favorite child, or deciding which is better, chocolate or vanilla. Such a mountain will be climbed today in this very article. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is the latest entry in one of Nintendo's many long-running series. It's a fantastic game - as our 9.5 review score would have you believe - that delivers awesome action and a control scheme that has many thinking that the Wii could be the future destination of choice for the hardcore FPS gamers out there.

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unsunghero286123d ago

Thanks for approving an IGN Insider article, guys.

Real psyched about the whole "not being able to read it" thing.

Rooftrellen6123d ago

Since I can't read it, I'll assume MP3 is the better game for one simple reason.

You've never heard anything bad about MP3. The day after Bioshock came out, you heard nothing good about it, and two days after, you heard nothing about it.

Yeah, sure the Bioshock ordeal had to do with everything but the actual game, but since I can't read it, I have to assume. Oh well.

unsunghero286123d ago (Edited 6123d ago )

BioShock is supposed to be really good.

And MP3 is also supposed to be really good.

Say anything different than that and, even if it's just your opinion, you're bound to get flamed by someone...

Sexius Maximus6123d ago

But I just beat Bioshock today, and the story is phenomenal. Tough to say anything bad about a near perfect game. The bad things that are being said about Bioshock are coming out of the mouths of people who can't play it (PS3 fanboys) IT ROCKS!!!

vickers5006123d ago

@Sexius Maximus

Its not just ps3 fanboys. They arent the only type of fanboy that exists in this world. There are nintendo fanboys that say bad things about this game. Grow up dude, there are fanboys of every type, even microsoft ones.

kooplar6123d ago (Edited 6123d ago )

all a ploy to try and make you and insider, tricky IGN bast****s trying to take our money. BEGONE!!

Xbox360Fanboy6123d ago

IGN doesn't that i'm broke now.

Video game cost too much for me.

I'm just a fanboy.

IGN bastards try to take out money for news. DAMN THEM BASTARDS!!!!!!

HELL DOWN!!!!!!!

razer6123d ago (Edited 6123d ago )

LOL! That made me fall out of my chair..

I've not played MP3 but I have seen a ton of video on it.. I'm sorry but I couldn't disagree more with this viewpoint. As a harcore FPS gamer, if I'm not playing my games in at least 720p HD you can forget it.. That's the reason I don't play FPS on my PSP.. Once you go HD you don't go back baby!

unsunghero286123d ago (Edited 6123d ago )

"I have not played Metroid Prime 3 but I watched some videos and it sure doesn't look very good. F*ck that whole playing is believing sh*t and f*ck the fact that it has the best FPS controls of any console game ever, games are only good if you can tell that they are by videos."

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Sorry, maybe I misread "if I'm not playing my games in at least 720p HD you can forget it." lol. I know my quote wasn't the real thing, but it wasn't you so much as the Wii flamer stereotype.

And have you really played Metroid Prime 3? I'm not the only person who thinks it has the best FPS controls of any console game ever, so it would just surprise me if you honestly didn't appreciate what the Wii remote's IR could do.

razer6123d ago

at least quote what I said..

tell me where in my post I said "it doesn't look very good"??

I am simply commenting (and disagreeing) on how he says the Wii could be the future destination of choice for hardcore FPS gamers. I have played the first couple MP's and yes they were good for there time but this game looks much of the same. And the fact that I hate the stupid Nunchuck and Wiimote in general (yes I've played the Wii a bunch) so your "best controls of any console game ever" is simply your opinion and I do not agree with it if it involves that damn WiiChuk crap.

Rooftrellen6123d ago

It's quite funny, that you tell me once I go HD, I don't go back, but I was thinking the same about the wiimote and FPS.

So I guess your opinion on the matter is really no more valid than mine, and we must agree that neither high end graphics or the wiimote are the end all and be all of FPS.

That being said, in all seriousness, without being able to read the reasons, I still think MP3 would come out on top. The story is less cliche and it was always meant to be a one player experiance, while Bioshock feels like you should be against other people at some point.

Xiru6123d ago (Edited 6123d ago )

I can't believe everyone thinks Metroid is that great. Back when the original came out, it was nice for its time. Beautiful graphics that pushed the limit of the gamecube, epic story line and good gameplay. Now its nothing special. There should be no contest here. Bioshock is pushing the limits of technology and has a deep in depth "fresh" story. MP3 is more of the same. Its good for the Wii but come on. Bioshock is a breath of fresh air for hardcore gamers everywhere. When a small development house puts out such an amazing game, you can only imagine what is possible if the "big guns" work on something this epic. Wii is not the future of fps. PC will always be the king. Next up might be 360 if they would ever allow Kb/Mouse. I can't believe IGN is using this to get subscriptions. Its a no contest and Bioshock takes it in every way. It could even be the game of the year. And yes, I am a PS3 fanboy and I'm very upset I can't play Bioshock. I could just get it on the PC but its not the same for me. I've played it on my brothers 360 and it blew me away.

unsunghero286123d ago

Because pixel-perfect aiming is a standard in game consoles, right?

Xiru6123d ago

Wow touched a nerve eh? Yeah, FPS on 360 are still better than Wii. Controls or not. Play Farcry on the Wii then play it on the 360 and tell me the Wii is better. In theory the Wii is better, but it hasn't been executed correctly for online playing. It might be good in Metroid but yes, the PC will always be the best and whatever system gets a KB/Mouse for its fps will always be better than the Wii.

Xbox360Fanboy6123d ago

MP come out first then they copy ideas to make BioShock look good on it's side.

Still I'm with MP3.

IGN BASTARDS TRY TO TAKE MY MONEY AWAY. DON'T THEY KNOW THAT I'M A HUNGRY FANBOY HERE.........

Xiru6123d ago

Explain what they copied? I really see no comparison. Bioshock is an original masterpiece. Metroid is a good game but its been done before.

unsunghero286123d ago

Sorry, you're right, Far Cry is the Wii's killer app, I forgot. Silly me, it slipped my mind that bad ports should be the Wii's benchmark instead of the games that are actually good. My mistake.

And yes, mouse is superior to Wii remote, if by a hair. Of course. But you don't play Gears or Halo with a mouse, they're meant for dual analog. If mouse was a standard the story would admittedly be different, but it isn't.

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Bioshock: A Rapturous Revelation

Hey Poor Player's James Davie Takes Us On A Bio-Shocking Deep Dive Into Irrational Games' Nautical Nightmare.

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Five Nights at Freddy’s, SAG/Aftra News, Bioshock And More Skewedcast

Gareth, Justin, and Michael at Skewed and Reviewed look at timely and topical entertainment news on their latest show including the latest video game movie and news of another in the works.

ROCKY28217d ago

The movie was absolutely garbage !!!
BH needs to do better - since Halloween Ends - Exorcist , Freddy is Shyte - STOP IT !!!!

Garethvk217d ago

Didn't the creator write it? It also made a fortune based on the budget so from a business standpoint it is a massive success.

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Why BioShock Deserves the Dead Space Remake Treatment

Dead Space recently received a popular remake that was faithful yet constructive, and the original BioShock is also deserving of this treatment.

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banger88425d ago

No it doesn't need it. It was remastered in 60 fps last gen and still looks and plays great. Would be a waste of time, money and resources imo. It's games from 3 or 4 gens back that could use the remake treatment.

FallenAngel1984425d ago

There have already been 7th gen remakes of games already

Dead Space in particular already proves that just because a game looks good on original hardware doesn’t mean it cant look and play better

Jin_Sakai425d ago

Agreed although I’m ready for some new groundbreaking IP this generation.

IamTylerDurden1425d ago (Edited 425d ago )

Agreed. Remasters already happened and still look n play fantastic. DS was a different animal. It needed a remake, Bioshock doesn't NEED it. Infinite Remastered for example is extremely viable even today. What we do need is Bioshock 4. Rumors that equated to zip. Where is it? Ken really blew the pooch as well. Left to go do what? He was inspired by Tell Tale or something and went off to become irrelevant. Nice. And Bioshock Vita was scrapped. Fantastic.

toxic-inferno424d ago

Bioshock 4 is definitely still in development. News trickles out about it every couple of months.

And Ken's next game (Judas) looks great from the teaser trailer.

IamTylerDurden1425d ago (Edited 425d ago )

Yeah. Pretty much. I understand why they did it with TLOU to coincide with the show but certainly it didn't NEED a remake desperately. Obviously u are trolling and expect me defend anything Sony but idgaf about all that. I say what i feel is the truth.

Just like TLOU i wouldn't be upset if Bioshock received a remake but it doesn't desperately need it. I'd probably even play it bc like TLOU, i love Bioshock, but in these aren't identical scenarios either. Ppl kill ND for TLOU Remake yet it wasn't even their project originaly. It started as a potential Uncharted remake and passion project via Visual Arts and was passed to Bend i believe? ND took over bc the project obviously wasn't where it needed to be. And yet they still had Factions and possibly TLOU 3 in development as well. Bioshock has been dormant for a decade bar the remaster. Rumors of a sequel haven't materialised. A remake without a sequel would be disappointing. TLOU Remake is more tolerable knowing sequel/spinoffs are in development. Like i said, dif situation.

neutralgamer1992425d ago

It's not all about looks only

Tweaks to story
Tweaks to characters
Improvements to gameplay

Original bioshock have the worst puzzle solving system and can get frustrating quickly

WiiU-Dude424d ago

The last part you said I agree COMPLETELY!!! Game companies need to mine games from the Sega Saturn, PS1 and N64 days and even the Dreamcast, GameCube, and PS2 days to give a full update to. I know those would require more work, but there are PLENTY of gems from those days that people would LOVE to play again or for the first time with a facelift!!! I know I would.

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Binarycode425d ago

The games that need remaking are.

Resistance fall of man.
Motorstorm.

PS5 would produce something special.

There's been such an advancement in tech since the PS3 days. It would be awesome. DAY 1 BUY for me.

Storm23425d ago

I would kill for Resistance 1-3 Remake/Remaster. Same with MotorStorm series and Killzone series. Man, I loved my PS3. Can we also get the Metal Gear series and rescue MGS4 off the PS3? There is a rumor of MGS3 getting a remake. One of, if not my number 1, favorite game of all time.

On topic, I played Bioshock like 6 months after release after hearing from everyone and their mother how incredible it was. I know I will be in the minority on this, but I couldn't get into it. I think my expectations were too high. Totally my fault. Maybe I should give it another chance...

IamTylerDurden1425d ago (Edited 425d ago )

Agreed, Killzone as well, but Sony has no interest in the future of those IP. It won't happen. If they cared about Motorstorm they wouldn't have axed Evolution. The last remaster from a dead studio "Wipeout" was exceptional yet nobody supported it. Even with a free VR inclusion. If ppl want these remasters...actually support the ones that release. Medievil same thing. Ppl cried for Demon's Souls Remake, The Last Guardian, Shenmue 3 and the sales didn't match the cries. None of these games sold as u would imagine given the internet pleas for these titles over a decade or more. DeS Remake did alright but given the circumstances it should've sold better. 92 Meta, PS5 launch exclusive, stunning visuals, and the first of the genre in an age where Eldin Ring will push 30 million units. Yes, DeS is only one platform but still.

Binarycode423d ago

I do agree mostly with what you said.

I bought killzone,2,3. Did not like 4 other then it's graphics.

I bought infamous 1,2. Second son never did it for me apart from again the graphics, so parts were good. But world felt too empty. Probably needed a PS5 to do it justice.

Bought all the Resistance and Motorstorms, those games were awesome. They 100% need a remake.

PS3 was just an awesome machine, I know it was a pain to develop for, but it had some many titles that I loved.
I really enjoyed the Bioshock series, the first 2 were best. Very good games.

As for Demon souls.and the souls series in general. They never have had massive sales. I think because they are very hard games. we are talking a million or less. I think the remaster did 1.4million.

Motorstorm pacific rift did 1.4million PS3.I think.

Hopefully some of them will come back.

-Foxtrot425d ago

I would love this

Expand on the lore

Incorporate Bioshock Infinite and Bioshock 2 plot lines

Add room rooms or maybe even an extra area

Maybe new plasmids

Give Jack a personality and add voice acting, it worked for Isaac. Jack did speak at the start of the game so adding onto that and giving him convos between Atlas or Ryan would be great

Aussiesummer425d ago

Man could you imagine what bioshock would look like in ue5 with full raytracing, phwaaarrrhh.

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