The battle with Liquid at the end had more than just music changes the animation style(as in the way they move) and the way they moved also payed homage to the other games. It was absolute genius.
@Breener: Yeah that battle was pretty cool in the tower overlooking Paris(I think it was Paris, its been a while).
@GR: Amazing article I loved every second of the read(except for what I pointed out haha).
Is it just me, or does that seem like more of a pseudo or, more harshly, fake 3D. I mean I can make those tech demos in Flash or Blender, its simply a 3D space with a plane immobility put over the screen all being controlled with a motion sensitive controller. To be honest you could probably make these games on the iPhone. But that's just my two cents.
I'm sure it can still be the foundation for cool innovative new games, I just don't like the way it's being presented as "3D". Oh well, life goes on =)
Oh and you may already know this but I think the biggest difference between all the factions is there home maps, each of which give a sense of a home field advantage for the defending team. I know its not big, but it is there.
I really have got to throw out there that I've actually only had two instances of lag while playing the MAG open Beta. Both times it was just a minor three of four second rewind and then I was back and synced (is that a word?) into the action. On top of this I, for whatever reason, believe this game is just as good as every shooter out right now. Maybe I'm just crazy but the huge multiplayer idea just sits very well with me.
Great article and all but I'm surprised on how you left out Uncharted 2 after saying it had better snow effects and overall beauty than even Lost Planet(might have been PSM that said that). Regardless this was an enjoyable read, and I do actually agree with everything on this list. Maybe MGS4 on there as well?
Personally I love this game and think it should have scored around a 7. But I can see what you mean when you say its repetitive. Also this is way late. Regardless, it was a nice read.
P.S. Whats up with all the hate for people calling out first. Its kind of cool to be first in a comment section, and it doesn't detract from the article as long as the person also writes on the article itself.
Great article but I would like to point out that I believe Geosynchronous mean 'In sync with the Earth's orbit' thus whatever it is you were talking about (sorry i forgot after reading the comments) would likely have stayed over the mentioned city. But I could be wrong. Regardless great article Mr. Wilde
Also, I don't think anyone would really use this for the browser, but it's nice for typing PSN messages.