Just had a thought about Nintendo games, while they've got these new interesting games out there, the main focus from gamers is still on the key titles Mario, Metroid, Zelda etc.
What's the last BIG franchise they made anyway? They've had plenty new ideas from N64-Cube-Wii but how many of them are actually franchises that they'll stick with for sometime? Pikmin looks to have bitten the dust (Although I'm half expecting them to announce Pikmin 3), Chibi robo seems to be a new one they've invested in and a Wii version/sequel seems inevitable.
That aside, I then wondered if I could actually say what my top 3 favourite franchises are, as there as so many worthy of note. It was quite a hard decision in the end.
In no order of preference:
Mario platforming series (Not party, sports, etc)
- Can't beat a good Mario game, whether it be Yoshi's island, Mario world, Mario bros 3, Super mario 64 or the upcoming Mario galaxy which despite not having played said title, I'm convinced it's gonna not leave my Wii until completion.
I just love how they are fun to play, not too easy if you dive deeper into the game but not too difficult if you just want to play it through and always have many secrets to find in the levels.
Also Mario series has some of the coolest power ups ever, from the Super star to Fire flower and Metal cap
Resident evil
- Although Resident evil 4 is my favourite, I love the first 3 (ignoring Zero) almost as much and can't decide between them. Resident evil created my threefavourite antagonists of all videogames: Nemesis (I hope they have another in 5), Birkin and of course Wesker.
Also the jumpy bits, crazy monsters, cheesy voice acting & claustrophobic corridors/rooms made the scariest game I have ever seen.
REmake is definitely the scariest source of media/entertainment ever, without a doubt. No movie comes close.
Resident evil 4 reinvented the series, although it sadly ditched the fun make-you-****-yourself jumpy bits and zombies etc, it did have some of the best gameplay in a third person shooter ever, some incredibly atmospheric moments, tonnes of unlockables and the best replayability I have ever seen in a singleplayer game. Resident evil 4 was the first game to make me want to play through again. Instantly. after completion. I think I've lost days to Resident evil 4 if you add up all the hours
I still wish the Resident evil 4 (with ghosts and enchanted dolls etc) would be released. It looked so good 
The Legend of Zelda (Philips CDI versions excluded)
Zelda Ocarina of time is still today one of my favourite games EV@R!!! and Majoras mask is damn close behind it.
Bringing one of the most useful ideas ever to combat: Auto lock-on Zelda has always been about slashing things, exploring dungeons and being a complete joy to play from start to finish.
The 2D ones although fairly different are too amazing games themselves, from Links awakening on the Gameboy to Minish cap on GBA and Phantom Hourglass on DS (OK so it's not really 2D) they've always been great games to play at home or on the go and follow the classic Zelda template brilliantly while feeling a little different to their console/3D counterparts.
I also enjoyed Windwaker, despite many disliking the graphics or sailing. Didn't even find the triforce hunt that bad really.
Honourable mentions:
Metroid (2D mainly, but I do like Prime)
Halo series (Multiplayer)
Mario kart series (Multiplayer)
Paper mario series
As much as I'm hoping for some new enjoyable games in the future, I'm more intested in Mario galaxy, Resident evil 5 and hoping for a new 2D metroid on VC/DS.
Also have high hopes for the new Zelda.
What's the last BIG franchise they made anyway? They've had plenty new ideas from N64-Cube-Wii but how many of them are actually franchises that they'll stick with for sometime? Pikmin looks to have bitten the dust (Although I'm half expecting them to announce Pikmin 3), Chibi robo seems to be a new one they've invested in and a Wii version/sequel seems inevitable.
That aside, I then wondered if I could actually say what my top 3 favourite franchises are, as there as so many worthy of note. It was quite a hard decision in the end.
In no order of preference:
Mario platforming series (Not party, sports, etc)
- Can't beat a good Mario game, whether it be Yoshi's island, Mario world, Mario bros 3, Super mario 64 or the upcoming Mario galaxy which despite not having played said title, I'm convinced it's gonna not leave my Wii until completion.
I just love how they are fun to play, not too easy if you dive deeper into the game but not too difficult if you just want to play it through and always have many secrets to find in the levels.
Also Mario series has some of the coolest power ups ever, from the Super star to Fire flower and Metal cap
Resident evil
- Although Resident evil 4 is my favourite, I love the first 3 (ignoring Zero) almost as much and can't decide between them. Resident evil created my threefavourite antagonists of all videogames: Nemesis (I hope they have another in 5), Birkin and of course Wesker.
Also the jumpy bits, crazy monsters, cheesy voice acting & claustrophobic corridors/rooms made the scariest game I have ever seen.
REmake is definitely the scariest source of media/entertainment ever, without a doubt. No movie comes close.
Resident evil 4 reinvented the series, although it sadly ditched the fun make-you-****-yourself jumpy bits and zombies etc, it did have some of the best gameplay in a third person shooter ever, some incredibly atmospheric moments, tonnes of unlockables and the best replayability I have ever seen in a singleplayer game. Resident evil 4 was the first game to make me want to play through again. Instantly. after completion. I think I've lost days to Resident evil 4 if you add up all the hours
I still wish the Resident evil 4 (with ghosts and enchanted dolls etc) would be released. It looked so good The Legend of Zelda (Philips CDI versions excluded)
Zelda Ocarina of time is still today one of my favourite games EV@R!!! and Majoras mask is damn close behind it.
Bringing one of the most useful ideas ever to combat: Auto lock-on Zelda has always been about slashing things, exploring dungeons and being a complete joy to play from start to finish.
The 2D ones although fairly different are too amazing games themselves, from Links awakening on the Gameboy to Minish cap on GBA and Phantom Hourglass on DS (OK so it's not really 2D) they've always been great games to play at home or on the go and follow the classic Zelda template brilliantly while feeling a little different to their console/3D counterparts.
I also enjoyed Windwaker, despite many disliking the graphics or sailing. Didn't even find the triforce hunt that bad really.
Honourable mentions:
Metroid (2D mainly, but I do like Prime)
Halo series (Multiplayer)
Mario kart series (Multiplayer)
Paper mario series
As much as I'm hoping for some new enjoyable games in the future, I'm more intested in Mario galaxy, Resident evil 5 and hoping for a new 2D metroid on VC/DS.
Also have high hopes for the new Zelda.
followed by Biohazard 2 
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