The definition for Cliffhanger is an adventure that ends in suspense in order to interest the reader or viewer in the next
installment. This has been the case for many games that have left us
hanging on the edge. It's not rare for a game to have a cliffhanger at the end because
it helps build momentum for the second or third installment. There are
some games that have the potential for future sequels but never pan out because it didn't sell well or had bad reviews.
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD
Infamous
I like the characters a lot in Infamous. Cole, who was a badass
(should have stuck with same actor) and a lighter sidethan in most
characters. The plot was probably better than most in video games. The
main turning point in the game is when Kessler kills Trish. Having to
pick between Trish and the best doctors in the city was a hard decision for me. Most of the time, these choices between good and evil don't
bring much emotion out of me. I didn't burst into tears but it
got me hooked into story.When I finally got to boss battle with Kessler, Kessler in his last act
implant memories into Cole's head, shows Cole what he becomes in the
future. When Kessler dies
Cole says "When the time comes, I WILL be ready". Which sets up the
sequel nicely.
Knights of the Republic 2: Sith Lords
Knights
of the Republic 2 Sith Lords by Obisidan entrainment was a good
game but it had a lot of technical short coming that kept it from
being a great game. As Sith Lords was coming to its end and you defeat Kreia on Malachor IV. She tells you that
Revan Came to Malachor IV and left the Ebon Hawk before departing into
unknown Regions. So the Exile leaves to go find Revan in hope to bring
balance to the force.
Where is the series now?
Is the best Star Wars Series? Probably so. Knights of the Old Republic is one of my favorite games of all time. It raised the bar for Star Wars games and It' s still one of the most complete RPG's to this day. In The Old Republic Online. Bioware has showed that you will do quests that involve characters from KOTOR and, hopefully down the line we get a new Kotor to finish the Revan saga.
Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption was 2010's Game of the Year. It was a fresh take on
the GTA formula that has rewarded Rockstar. While giving us the most
complete Western experience in video games. One of my favorite moments
in Red Dead is the riding from town and listening to the soundtrack.
It really drew me into the western atmosphere.
At the end of Red Dead Redemption when you get to the part where your doing chores for the family. John Marston is betrayed and killed by the U.S soldiers in order to save his family. It's a very satisfying and also a shocking at the same time. I was surprised that Rockstar would kill off the main character in the game as it has never happen in any Rockstar game. Which you have to applaud Rockstar's dedication to making a good story. John Marston Death also sums up the theme of Red Dead. As it symbolizes the end of the Western Area and the beginning of the industrial era. People like John Marston couldn't survive in the industrial era.
Where is the series now?
Red Dead Redemption was just released so their is not a lot of info about a potential sequal. Personally I hope they don't make another western. I think with the success of Red Dead Redemption I wouldn't be surprised that we see one. Their has already been movie buzz about a potential Red Dead movie, which would star Brad Pitt who would play John Marston. But nothing has surfaced lately that would say so. It appears So Rockstar has big plans for Red Dead.
Half Life 2 Episode 2
Half
Life 2 Episode 2 concludes when the rocket is launched into the the portal
and the portal is closed. Soon after Eli talks to Gordon about some cargo on
Borealis that he wants destroyed as he Gordon and Alyx,are heading to the hanger. Inside the hanger they are ambushed by a
pair of advisors, who restrain Alyx and Gordon. Eli tries to fight off
one of the advisors who look a lot and act like the bugs from "Starship Troppers".
Eli is brutally killed as a second advisor grabs Alyx and Gordon to meet
the same fate. All of Sudden Dog busts through the roof and attacks
causing the Advisors to flee. The Credits roll with Alyx mourning over
her father's body.
Where is the series now?
There is no doubt that we will see Episode 3. The question is when? We all hope sooner than later. I would like to finish up the story as it looks like they have left room for episode 3. We have no clue what this cargo is. We also have no clue if this cargo could potentially bridge Half Life 2 to Half life 3 because rest to assure Half Life fans. Valve is still at helm and Half Life is the Halo for the PC community. So it will won't go away anytime soon.
Halo 3
Master Chief, Cortanna and the Arbiter race to the frigate
with a Warthog after they activate the ring. Once on the ship, Cortana fires the
engines to get off the planet before the ring explodes. While Cortana is
doing that Chief avoids a scoripon as he climbs up to her. Cortana
realizes that they are not going to make it. So she says "It's been a pleasure seving with you, John". Then the screen turn white
as the ring blasts the ship in half.
The next scene is when the Arbiter and Lord Hood are now at the hill side. Lord Hood talks about how the war started and thanks
the Arbiter for his help. The main Cliffhanger is after the credits
roll when Master Chief is floating in non gravity. Cortana tells John
that when the ring was activated it caused the portal to be unstable. She launches an emergency
beacon down but believes it will be months, or possibly years before
they are found. The scene ends when Master Chief enters a cryo tube and
prepares for Cortana to activate it. Cortana says, "I'll miss you." The
Master Chief replies with, "Wake me, when you need me."
Where is the series now?
Yes it's hard to believe. I have grown up playing Halo for the last ten
years. So It's hard to believe that we have seen the last of Master
Chief. Unlike what I said about Half Life, the Halo franchise is no
longer under its original creator. Bungie left Microsoft for Activision
to create a first person shooter MMO. The Halo franchise is now under
control on 343 Industries, which has a couple of Bungie employees that
worked on past Halo games. I believe the people at 343 can do a good job
but will it be Bungie level?