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With 2013 quickly entering the rearview mirror, it is almost time to look ahead at 2014. I personally feel like I accomplished a lot in terms of my gaming goals this year. I actually dabbled in PC gaming and had some exciting new experiences, I played and finished more handheld titles than ever before, and I finally played and loved the original Metroid Prime in it's entirety. Now, I have to make a decisions as to what game on my pile of shame I will tackle next on 4pp.tv. Being as incredibly indecisive as I am, I figured I would make it interesting by giving the community a say in the matter. Here are my options for the next game that I will play starting in January 2014.

Final Fantasy XIII-2

Yeah yeah. I know. There are a lot of people, myself incuded who were incredibly disappointed by Final Fantasy XIII thanks to the linearity of its world and its skill tree. With that said, Square-Enix's attempt to recoop some it's investment by shelling out numbered sequels appears to be paying off. Final Fantasy XIII-2 was generally well received and the upcoming Lightning Returns appears to be the game that fans wanted with the original release.

While I tragically left Final Fantasy XIII behind before the credits rolled, I have always appreciated the universe they created and felt like there was actually a lot to like about the lead character, Lightning. I am interested to find out exactly what improvements were made to address the problems with XIII and I DO want to get reinvested before tackling 'Lightning Returns' when it launches in early 2014.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4

Shin Megami Tensai is a franchise that I have NEVER dabbled in. With that said, I have always been attracted to the art design and the social aspects that make it more than just another JRPG. The closest I have come to playing a Shin Megami Tensai game would be Catherine which actually landed in my top 3 games of 2011. Considering I own Persona 4 and with the highly anticipated sequel, Persona 5, recently announced, I can't help but feel like now would be a great time to jump in and play a Persona title.

Truth be told, I own both Persona 3: Fez and Persona 4 but i've been told my many people that Persona 4 is a better entry point for the series. I'm not quite sure what to expect from the series but that is the fun part! If you choose this game, it will be time to bust out the PS2 and prepare myself for another long but exciting Atlus RPG.

Metroid Prime 2: Echos

Of course, this list wouldn't be complete with the next game in the Metroid series. I absolutely adored Metroid Prime and will continue my quest to complete the trilogy in 2014 whether it's next or not. The second entry in the series seems like the biggest point of contention among fans of the franchise. I've heard from many that Echos is difficult but at the same time, incredibly rewarding. Some have even advised that I skip the game altogether. Considering my history of enjoying sequels that are often referred to as "Ugly Ducklings" (RE: Code Veronica and Resistance 2 just to name a few), I wouldn't dream of skipping this title. Either way, i've let my engines cool since finishing up Metroid Prime and i'm starting to feel the itch again. My god I hope this series gets a proper follow-up on the WiiU...

There you have it folks. Let me know what you want to see me play in the comments! I'll give it a few days and see what the response is like and then plan my broadcasts accordingly. As I said before, I'll start one of these games in January on 4pp.tv! Keep your eyes peeled for scheduling details!

Comments

  • Frank Hartnett Avatar
    Frank Hartnett
    11 years ago

    Persona, Persona, Persona.

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    Xx3ric1993xX
    11 years ago

    my vote goes to metroid prime 2:echos

  • JTC546 Avatar
    JTC546
    11 years ago

    Persona 4

  • Locked Avatar
    Locked
    11 years ago

    Voting for Metroid Prime 2: Echos. After seeing the last Metroid cast, I want you to continue the journey!

  • Jager Avatar
    Jager
    11 years ago

    Metroid.

    (Persona will probably win anyway... :/)

  • Happy_Maker Avatar
    Happy_Maker
    11 years ago

    PERSONA 4

    You would never finish FF XIII-2, Metroid Prime was an awesome game, dont know about 2, Persona 4, sounds like a better game to watch, and people say it's really really good.

  • overlordbaal Avatar
    overlordbaal
    11 years ago

    I'm gonna have to go with Persona 4. XIII-2 is meh and I'm not fond of Prime 2 (even though I love the first one). Though I'm also one of those strange people who would likes watching other people play RPGs.

  • healer345 Avatar
    healer345
    11 years ago

    Persona 4!!!

  • ricesama Avatar
    ricesama
    11 years ago

    Persona 4

  • Avatar
    Alucard95
    11 years ago

    Metroid Prime 2

  • Zladko Avatar
    Zladko
    11 years ago

    The biggest difference between Persona 3 and 4 is their tone. You would probably like 3's better, 4 is sunshine and rainbows compared to the rest of the series.

  • Avatar
    snailv3
    11 years ago

    Persona 4 please and thank you.

  • Emperor_Mold Avatar
    Emperor_Mold
    11 years ago

    Anything but classmate simulator....

  • Contla3 Avatar
    Contla3
    11 years ago

    Metroid Prime 2 definitely

  • Mgs2master2 Avatar
    Mgs2master2
    11 years ago

    Inb4 Persona 4 wins.

    Oh btw persona 4

  • aptom Avatar
    aptom
    11 years ago

    Persona 4

  • Avatar
    Elizabeth Grys
    11 years ago

    I actually just started it up this year, curious to see how you'd feel about Persona. So that's my vote.

  • WaywardWarrior7 Avatar
    WaywardWarrior7
    11 years ago

    Persona 4 cause I know you'll never finish it!

  • Avatar
    LauKungPow
    11 years ago

    PERSONA, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

  • MediocreMicMan Avatar
    MediocreMicMan
    11 years ago

    Metoid Prime.

  • rezuss Avatar
    rezuss
    11 years ago

    Metroid, just to see how far you can go.

  • Meltdown Avatar
    Meltdown
    11 years ago

    Metroid!

  • Avatar
    grenouille
    11 years ago

    I am going to go with metroid prime 2, mainly because I feel like it is the safest game on this list and that it should be something you enjoy given that you enjoyed one (I have never played persona but it seems VERY niche). Avoid FF 13-2 at all costs xd

  • Annizap Avatar
    Annizap
    11 years ago

    I'll vote Persona 4, too.

  • DrGonzo2 Avatar
    DrGonzo2
    11 years ago

    Persona 4 man! :D

  • Toast Avatar
    Toast
    11 years ago

    Nick's not gonna finish Persona 4 for another 6 years, so Metroid.

  • Avatar
    Satintrouser
    11 years ago

    Metroid!!! Persona 4 is too long.

  • Mr.GreenToS Avatar
    Mr.GreenToS
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4

  • Orca Avatar
    Orca
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid Prime 2

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    DavetheZombie
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4 sounds like fun.

  • Slingnast Avatar
    Slingnast
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4

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    Necbromancer
    10 years, 12 months ago

    I'ma go with Persona 4, because reasons.

  • Travis Collins Avatar
    Travis Collins
    10 years, 12 months ago

    FF 13-2

  • Unigma Avatar
    Unigma
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Final Fantasy XIII-2

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    steventaylor189
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid Prime 2

  • Bobguy13 Avatar
    Bobguy13
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid, because we've seen everyone and their dog play P4 on the feed multiple times already.

  • Shadowdrk Avatar
    Shadowdrk
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid Prime 2

  • Diamond_Eyez Avatar
    Diamond_Eyez
    10 years, 12 months ago

    FF 13/2…. I haven't played it and I wasn't to play Lightning Returns. This way I can play other games while I watch you play through it!!!! LOL

  • William Avatar
    William
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4

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    ssa316
    10 years, 12 months ago

    13-2. I'd say Persona... but honestly, I don't think you'll stick with a SMT rpg. They're hard, ridiculously long, can be a real grind, and the systems tedious to use if you're not following a guide. If you intend to play Lightning Returns then you might as well get 13-2 out of the way, it can be beaten in less time than 13, and certainly less than any of the Persona games.

  • SelfTorment Avatar
    SelfTorment
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid Prime 2, because FF13 and Persona 4 are boring.

  • Tim Avatar
    Tim
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4!!!

  • Dellago Avatar
    Dellago
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4, fuck it

  • smileyalyssa Avatar
    smileyalyssa
    10 years, 12 months ago

    i vote for metroid prime 2

  • drummerman55 Avatar
    drummerman55
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4

  • Moblyn Avatar
    Moblyn
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid Prime 2

  • Kamil Roginski Avatar
    Kamil Roginski
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid Prime 2

  • Co2koko Avatar
    Co2koko
    10 years, 12 months ago

    PERSONA!

  • mroblivion Avatar
    mroblivion
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid please. Anything but that other shit....

  • ScavengerJunk Avatar
    ScavengerJunk
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Castlevania SotN

    no for real: Metroid

  • Avatar
    DatYandereGirl
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4 would be awesome~

  • Lemur Avatar
    Lemur
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4!

  • Avatar
    zlade
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 please

  • Iamthedude Avatar
    Iamthedude
    10 years, 12 months ago

    PRIME 2

  • Victor Avatar
    Victor
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4 brah

  • rabbeseking Avatar
    rabbeseking
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4, because it's a game that I'd totally never see you playing otherwise. I'd like to see what you think.

  • biopower Avatar
    biopower
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Metroid Prime 2

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    VashtheStampede
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Persona 4 bro

  • PrideSwine Avatar
    PrideSwine
    10 years, 12 months ago

    :l
    l:

    Final Fantasy 13-2.
    That's the one with pokermans, right?

  • ScrawnyFlannelman Avatar
    ScrawnyFlannelman
    10 years, 12 months ago

    I want to see some Persona 4. Final Fantasy holds no interest for me, least of all that particular one. Metroid Prime would be good, but jumping into an entirely new series sounds even better.

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    Robert_the_3rd
    10 years, 12 months ago

    Im hoping Final Fantasy 13-2 because everyone hates it even though i enjoyed it a little, and have beaten both 13 and 13-2, and well be playin Lightning Returns. God i hate the final boss in 13-2, but seeing how everyone says Nick doesnt finish games i doubt he will see him if this game is chosen, LOL

  • David Chock Avatar
    David Chock
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Metroid Prime 2 all the way! :D Great game!

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    dantez72
    10 years, 11 months ago

    The only correct answer is Persona 4.

  • koya501 Avatar
    koya501
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Persona 4

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    Miller
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Gonna have to second what ssa316 already said.

    I'm a die-hard RPG fanatic, and [semi-]obscure titles like Persona, Shadow Hearts, etc, have always been some of my all-time favorites.

    But -- this being a timed video, they have a point about P4 being WAY too long. It's a great game, with a lot of both emotion and humor, but it's tedious at the best of times. You need the patience of Job just to finish the first four hours of play.

    Much as I'd love to see P4, one of the other two would be better for a live feed. Probably something quick-paced like FFXIII-II.