GameFAQs Contests
Contest Stats and Discussion - Part 435
| Haste_2 | Posted 1/11/2007 11:48:43 PM | message detail |
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Or maybe Oblivion's showing in the 360 poll WAS the PC fanbase and
the core Xbox fanbase doesn't care about the game as much as we would
like to believe! So, uh, how does that make sense with today's poll in mind? FFXII is rSFFing GoW to death? I say it's that the PC gamers didn't bother much to vote in the best X-Box game poll, which is what caused GoW to destroy it. --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So...what is a party?" "It means Rufus Shinra 18 0wned us! ...I think." |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 1/11/2007 11:55:44 PM | message detail |
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That's exactly what I said. >_< --- "I am the Scourge of God, appointed to chastise you! You are wicked, but I am more wicked than you!" |
| therealmnm | Posted 1/11/2007 11:55:47 PM | message detail |
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So, uh, how does that make sense with today's poll in mind? FFXII is rSFFing GoW to death? You act like the Xbox fanbase is large on this site. A lot of people who aren't even Xbox fans or who don't have a 360 yet (raises hands) still can acknowledge that Gears of War is the best Xbox 360 game. With this poll, only the COREST of the core Xbox fanbase would likely be voting Gears of War. It has nothing to do with rSFF. The Xbox poll most likely had more than just Xbox gamers voting in it... --- Currently playing: Resident Evil 4, Twilight Princess (GC), Castlevania PoR, Yoshi's Island DS |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 1/11/2007 11:59:15 PM | message detail |
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You act like the Xbox fanbase is large on this site. A lot of people
who aren't even Xbox fans or who don't have a 360 yet (raises hands)
still can acknowledge that Gears of War is the best Xbox 360 game. With
this poll, only the COREST of the core Xbox fanbase would likely be
voting Gears of War. It has nothing to do with rSFF. The Xbox poll most
likely had more than just Xbox gamers voting in it... Heh, that rSFF comment was just a joke. I don't get why you seem to think X360 lovers' tastes are so uniform though. There are diehard X360 fans who rank Oblivion as the best game on the console, or at least as a better game than GoW. People don't vote in monolithic blocks, they just vote for the game they like best. --- "I am the Scourge of God, appointed to chastise you! You are wicked, but I am more wicked than you!" |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/12/2007 5:31:16 AM | message detail |
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Ouch, poor FFXII. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| therealmnm | Posted 1/12/2007 6:32:11 AM | message detail |
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Heh, that rSFF comment was just a joke. I don't get why you seem to
think X360 lovers' tastes are so uniform though. There are diehard X360
fans who rank Oblivion as the best game on the console, or at least as
a better game than GoW. People don't vote in monolithic blocks, they
just vote for the game they like best. I didn't say ALL Xbox fans like Gears of War better than Oblivion. I was talking about the general trend of the Xbox fanbase. --- Currently playing: Resident Evil 4, Twilight Princess (GC), Castlevania PoR, Yoshi's Island DS |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 1/12/2007 12:49:36 PM | message detail |
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Message From Ultima_X at 2007-01-12 20:16:01 Just a minor note; on the lists on the home page or lists for top message boards on a system and such, Twilight Princess is just called 'Legend of Zelda'. I know it's always been referred to as such, but will the name ever get fixed? Message From GameFAQs at 2007-01-12 20:37:19 That's always bugged me too. Finally got that one fixed. Thanks Ceej =p ~*ST*~ --- "On a long enough time line, the survival rate for everything drops to zero." Now Playing: Disgaea 2, KH:COM (Sora), Castlevania: PoR |
| Chicago17 | Posted 1/12/2007 1:49:04 PM | message detail |
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Hmm...*looks at the X-stats* O_o Umm....how does everything look if the following is done? Tifa = Vincent Zelda = Ganondorf Snake = Samus --- War13104! not to sound *** for war or anything - DSRage |
| Master Moltar | Posted 1/12/2007 2:13:22 PM | message detail |
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I said "wow" at Zelda. --- Moltar Status: Wild and hot-blooded Final SC2K6 score: 176...at least my alt made the Top 15 |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/12/2007 3:09:42 PM | message detail |
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BEST OF 2001: Overall Game of the Year Conker's Bad Fur Day 2.67% 823 Diablo II: Lord of Destruction 4.5% 1385 Final Fantasy Chronicles 1.94% 598 Final Fantasy X 30.33% 9344 Golden Sun 2.45% 755 Grand Theft Auto 3 17.35% 5346 Halo 6.05% 1863 Max Payne 2.17% 670 Metal Gear Solid 2 10.15% 3126 Phantasy Star Online 2.56% 790 Shenmue II 2.59% 798 Super Smash Bros. Melee 15.17% 4674 Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons 2.07% 637 TOTAL VOTES 30809 Does anybody else find it to be a bad sign for the PS3 here when Halo lost to games like MGS2, SSBM, GTA3, and FFX...while Resistance is losing to every game in today's options except for FFVA, which is most likely being SFF'd enough to keep it from beating Resistance? It's also worth pointing out that Resistance had much more favor in its PS3-GotY than Halo did in its XBox-GotY (70.18% to 58.24%)... ...the PS3 has an uphill battle to fight in all sorts of demographics, I do believe. --- The Office > you. |
| ZFS | Posted 1/12/2007 5:40:57 PM | message detail |
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The PS3 will probably have trouble until it starts getting that wave of
killer app titles and a price drop, and eventually end up at a close
second to the Wii. I wouldn't expect anything out of it, or games like
Resistance, until later down the line. --- "There's no good or bad side. Just two sides holding different views." |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 1/12/2007 7:15:58 PM | message detail |
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I don't think there will be a clear-cut winner in the console war; the
three systems will eventually serve three distinct demographics. ~*ST*~ --- "On a long enough time line, the survival rate for everything drops to zero." Now Playing: Disgaea 2, KH:COM (Sora), Castlevania: PoR |
| magicians magic hat | Posted 1/12/2007 8:00:24 PM | message detail |
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I think Ulti's on the right track here. It will be really interesting to see how this generation shapes up. --- Oh me? I'm doing nothing. Just watching the Sanbone Trio run around and high five each other after kicking my ASS WTF I'M SO ANGRY GODDAMMIT ALL TO HELL!!!!! |
| ZFS | Posted 1/12/2007 8:02:25 PM | message detail |
| There's not going to be a clear cut winner like
there was for this generation; we'll never see a console generation as
one-sided as this one again, but in all likelihood it's not going to do
any sort of splitting down the middle. --- "There's no good or bad side. Just two sides holding different views." |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/12/2007 8:11:33 PM | message detail |
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I feel like the 360 will certainly stay ahead of the PS3 (though not necessarily a blowout)...but other than that, I can't decide who I think will finish in what place. --- The Office > you. |
| ZFS | Posted 1/12/2007 9:11:50 PM | message detail |
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Heh. It definitely looks like I was off by a whole lot with FFXII
putting up a fight; it's getting absolutely rocked right now, and
Twilight Princess is putting up some impressive numbers. --- "There's no good or bad side. Just two sides holding different views." |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/12/2007 9:13:51 PM | message detail |
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It's not going to stay over 50% by the end at this rate though. =/ --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| ChichiriMuyo | Posted 1/12/2007 9:26:12 PM | message detail |
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"I feel like the 360 will certainly stay ahead of the PS3" Really? To be honest, I think the PS3 will still win over 360 in Europe, though not by a whole lot. Combine that with the fact that the 360 already lost in Japan and I just can't believe that. Unless you only meant in NA. --- If this post was overly verbose, that means I was trying very hard not to call you an idiot. Me, owned? Damn you Rufus Shinra, Guru Champion. |
| UltimaterializerX | Posted 1/12/2007 9:53:59 PM | message detail |
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I just submitted a feedback suggestion asking Ceej to do a games contest this spring. What I really
want is for characters to take a year off and for there to be a 128
game bracket, but I'd still me more than happy with 64. Hopefully he
considers one or the other, preferably the former >_> ~*ST*~ --- "On a long enough time line, the survival rate for everything drops to zero." Now Playing: Disgaea 2, KH:COM (Sora), Castlevania: PoR |
| transience | Posted 1/12/2007 11:36:45 PM | message detail |
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all I care about is that we get a legitimate game contest with good seeds. 64, 128, doesn't matter as long as we get one. god, TP is doing some damage today. I actually undershot TP -- or rather, I overshot FFXII. I thought simply being a FF title would give it at least 25% of the vote. whoops. --- yzzyx |
| DivineKnight44 | Posted 1/12/2007 11:40:58 PM | message detail |
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I can't say I'm impressed with TP here. If GoW was out of the poll, the
votes would probably be even distributed between FFXII and LoZ. This
puts TP beating FFXII about 65-35. FFXII is probably only slightly
stronger than FFIX. OoT is expected to 60-40 FFX which is a lot
stronger than FFXII. --- ZELOOOOOOOOOO |
| transience | Posted 1/12/2007 11:42:38 PM | message detail |
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now that's some number twisting! --- yzzyx |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/12/2007 11:56:47 PM | message detail |
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lol TP more like weaker than Wind WakerP --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| Ngamer64 | Posted 1/13/2007 1:13:57 AM | message detail |
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Speaking of this Spring's Game Contest, what should the setup for our 2 contenders and 2 wildcards be? Are you thinking: FF7 TP Ocarina FF12 Or should we let TP have a crack at Ocarina instead? Trouble there is I can't see FF12 avoiding a massive SFFing by 7... --- thengamer.com/xstats = lol x-stats Still smarting from the beatdown Rufus applied in the Guru Contest! |
| ZFS | Posted 1/13/2007 1:51:59 AM | message detail |
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I can't say I'm impressed with TP here. If GoW was out of the poll,
the votes would probably be even distributed between FFXII and LoZ.
This puts TP beating FFXII about 65-35. FFXII is probably only slightly
stronger than FFIX. OoT is expected to 60-40 FFX which is a lot
stronger than FFXII. ...That's a really...unique take on it. But that screams damage control more than anything else; what Twilight Princess is doing today is certainly impressive. It's rocking what I had predicted at least. --- "There's no good or bad side. Just two sides holding different views." |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/13/2007 2:43:08 AM | message detail |
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Unless you only meant in NA. I should have definitely clarified that, heh. Yeah, that's what I meant...I don't know the trends of Europe too well, and we both know 360 is all but ignored in Japan despite its efforts. As for right now...LoZ:TP is trying its damnedest to make FF12/Gears of War look like MKDS/God of War. If that's not a testament of power, I don't know what is anymore...and I expect RE4 to do better than lots of people do in a Game Contest, too, so...yikes. What's scary, too, is that -- though this hype is definitely strong for LoZ:TP -- since it's such an epic game and a launch game for a new system right now, it will eventually get even stronger. SSBM lost to FFX, GTA3, and MGS2 in 2k1's GotY polls when it first came out on a new system...but in 2k4, once the Gamecube circulated more, SSBM beat MGS2, GTA:VC, FFX, and Starcraft in the most stacked division we have seen since 2k2. Also, all three of the games in the GotY poll that beat SSBM were on a system that had been out for a year; to compare, the 360 has been out for a year and the PS2 has been out since 2000, while the Gamecube's from 2001 and the Wii is new...and, though I know LoZ:TP was on the Gamecube, I bet its being on the Wii is what really drove it home. So, when you think about whatever Gamecube base that bought it is helping and the Wii owners likely becoming LoZ:TP owners in the future and probably becoming LoZ:TP likers, well...it could K some A. --- The Office > you. |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/13/2007 2:47:33 AM | message detail |
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Also, Gears of War is really doing well for itself. I didn't expect
FF12 to blow it out, but I didn't see it matching up with FF12 quite
this well either...and I figure the rest of the day will be more kind
to GoW than FF12, too. Can't imagine an upset, but it could easily get
within 2.5% by the end of this. --- The Office > you. |
| transience | Posted 1/13/2007 7:51:44 AM | message detail |
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I think, assuming we get the Big Three in the final poll, it'll look something like this: Twilight Princess: 48% FFXII: 31% GOW: 21% hmm, not bad. I nailed Gears of War but overestimated FF12. (I don't think I underestimated TP, not that I can tell) GOW will probably rise as the day vote kicks in, too. I've been skeptical on Balthier's contest strength since FF12 came out because I just don't think FF12 is as popular as the other FF titles. (9 included, though 12 beats 9 right now since it's new.) I don't think he's gonna pull a Kuja, but I wouldn't be amazed to see him as a low midcarder at best. --- yzzyx |
| PortugalTheMann | Posted 1/13/2007 9:03:13 AM | message detail |
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I can't say I'm impressed with TP here. If GoW was out of the poll,
the votes would probably be even distributed between FFXII and LoZ.
This puts TP beating FFXII about 65-35. FFXII is probably only slightly
stronger than FFIX. OoT is expected to 60-40 FFX which is a lot
stronger than FFXII. best post ever m i rite --- Explicit Content. Cheer Up Emo Kids |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 1/13/2007 11:25:40 AM | message detail |
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That's an old school stats topic post. A+ --- Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be... part of your world! yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 1/13/2007 11:31:51 AM | message detail |
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Also, let's keep in mind that Twilight Princess is beating its
competition nearly as bad as RE4 dominated God of War and Mario Kart
DS. This has to be the most impressive GOTY victory ever. --- Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be... part of your world! yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ |
| transience | Posted 1/13/2007 11:32:52 AM | message detail |
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I dunno, you could say that FFX dominating SSBM like it did was equally impressive. --- yzzyx |
| YoAriel33 | Posted 1/13/2007 11:35:55 AM | message detail |
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You could make that argument, but the Smash series was nowhere near the
be-all end-all of Nintendo party games as it is now. The fact that the
first "true" FF game in five years is being held well under FFX-2's
percentage in the 2003 poll speaks volumes. --- Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be... part of your world! yoblazer33: NO LIMITZ |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/13/2007 12:46:00 PM | message detail |
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Considering the PS2 had a year's worth of a head-start on the GC and
Xbox back in 2k1 makes it not so impressive -- notice the top three
games in 2k1's GotY poll were PS2 games (FFX, GTA3, and MGS2) while it
was still being debated how well received the Gamecube or Xbox would
be. Regardless, FFX was certainly impressive for only being out about
two-three weeks and still winning like that, but as-is I'm giving the
award to LoZ:TP. If Halo 2 had won GotY in 2k4, I would be tempted to give it to that though, ha. --- The Office > you. |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/13/2007 12:48:08 PM | message detail |
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Also, though simply by comparisons of today's poll and last year's
final GotY poll it should be easy, I don't think this match-up feels so
cut-n-dry... ...but would you think Gears of Wars beating Mario Kart DS is a gimme? --- The Office > you. |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/13/2007 3:17:15 PM | message detail |
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I have no confidence in handheld games. --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| LeonhartForever | Posted 1/13/2007 3:23:58 PM | message detail |
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Oh, the Nomination Rally Tournament has officially begun! The first voting topic can be found here: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=8&topic=33025889 --- "I'm only here to see how the story plays out. Any self-respecting leading man would do the same." - Balthier |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/13/2007 5:56:40 PM | message detail |
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Alright, we'll flip it and saw this: would Gears of War be a gimme to beat God of War? --- The Office > you. |
| Haste_2 | Posted 1/13/2007 8:58:31 PM | message detail |
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http://www.thengamer.com/stats/Stats%20and%20Discussion%20Pt301-350/Stats%20and%20Discussion%20Pt317/Stats%20and%20Discussion%20Pt317%20Pg7.htm http://www.thengamer.com/stats/Stats%20and%20Discussion%20Pt301-350/Stats%20and%20Discussion%20Pt317/Stats%20and%20Discussion%20Pt317%20Pg8.htm Hm... --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So...what is a party?" "It means Rufus Shinra 18 0wned us! ...I think." |
| Haste_2 | Posted 1/13/2007 9:06:53 PM | message detail |
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I was expecting Wii to be winning, but by THAT much? --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So...what is a party?" "It means Rufus Shinra 18 0wned us! ...I think." |
| Haste_2 | Posted 1/13/2007 9:09:17 PM | message detail |
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Whoops, I remembered the earlier "Rank the PS3/Wii/360" PotD wrong. --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So...what is a party?" "It means Rufus Shinra 18 0wned us! ...I think." |
| Ngamer64 | Posted 1/13/2007 9:20:27 PM | message detail |
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Wow, TP not only managed to keep its head way above the 50% line, but
the poll also drew in a Contestish 100k+ votes (up from 86k the day
before). It'll be a real beast this Spring, no doubt! And I know it's still the power hour, but my goodness at this Wii domination. It was to be expected given what we've seen of Next Gen tier, but this would be one truly pathetic showing from the PS2 if it stays this low. FF12, KH2, Okami, and GH2, and you can only manage 13%? --- thengamer.com/xstats = lol x-stats Still smarting from the beatdown Rufus applied in the Guru Contest! |
| Mac Arrowny | Posted 1/13/2007 9:41:16 PM | message detail |
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To be fair, people might be seeing this poll as a look at the system itself, rather than the games. --- "I am the Scourge of God, appointed to chastise you! You are wicked, but I am more wicked than you!" |
| ZFS | Posted 1/13/2007 9:45:03 PM | message detail |
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Just the nature of the site right now. --- "There's no good or bad side. Just two sides holding different views." |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/13/2007 9:47:24 PM | message detail |
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Just a few more years until we come around to MicrosoftFAQs! ...seriously, the 360 almost beating the PS2 and PS3 combined? o_O --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| Karma Hunter | Posted 1/13/2007 9:47:52 PM | message detail |
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Err, take back that almost. OUCH --- *kills self* Commit it to memory. |
| Janus5000 | Posted 1/13/2007 9:49:28 PM | message detail |
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360's almost beating PS2, PS3, and PSP combined. --- Those who cast the vote decide nothing. Rufus Shinra 18 decides everything. http://www.scorehero.com/scores.php?user=2916&diff=4 |
| transience | Posted 1/13/2007 11:20:32 PM | message detail |
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wow.. a system with like two games anyone cares about is beating systems with a full year of goodness! yay! I'd take God of War over Gears of War.. I guess. --- yzzyx |
| HaRRicH | Posted 1/14/2007 12:48:42 AM | message detail |
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=2631 http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=2612 http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=2623 http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=2629 Anybody else find these polls to be...weird for the PS3? Especially looking at them in that order and knowing they were all taken after Christmas. --- The Office > you. |
| ZFS | Posted 1/14/2007 12:54:25 AM | message detail |
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I'm still pretty shocked at how poorly the PS2 is doing and how well
the Wii is doing. I know we have seen a shift here at GameFAQs, but
this is rough. --- "There's no good or bad side. Just two sides holding different views." |
