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ATVI continues to spew repeats of COD:MW (MW2, BO, BO2?) on an annual cycle (used to be semi-annual, with a lot more polish) and rake in the $. But many players have turned to other games for more variety. Games like BF:BC2 and the MOH reboot didn't fare quite as well, as it's pretty hard to out-imitate the reigning in-house imitator.
Meanwhile, other more diverse mil-tec/SF games such as "RO:HOS", "Homefront", "Bulletstorm", "F.3.A.R." and "Breach" are attracting a lot of attention from those of us who are tired of the formulaic retreads that the money-grubbers keep pumping out.
Edit: And I DO have to note that "The Duke" may finally be making his long awaited return this year...after 12 f'n years...in "Duke Nukem Forever". If the reviews are decent, will be a must-buy item for moi'...the original was my first experience with LAN multiplayer gaming...been hooked every since!
I'm particularly excited about "Breach" since it has so much potential to create a different style of play given it's extenstively destructible environment. I was looking forward to that capability in BF:BC2 but it didn't live up to expectations. That game also had over-large maps, was pricey, and lacked a dedicated server piece, while "Breach" should be ~$20, looks more CQB map-wise, and does include a dedi server.
For now we'll continue with ye olde classic COD versions, our occasional rounds of L4D and KF, and the very fun if often flawed R6V2. But I'll be buying "Breach" as soon as it's available for purchase and keep my fingers crossed that it'll be a solid winner for us. I'll report once I've given it a workout and evaluated the dedi server.
Here's a somewhat comical "Breach" fan preview vid:
Mamba, out
