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I know, this is a bit desperate ;)

Anyway, what video game would you say has the best intro video? Thats the bit before the title screen appears, just so you know.

Anyway, I would go for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Just seeing the Space Marines in action makes the whole thing worth it ;)
Startopia runs a close second for its parody of Space Odysee.
Third...the original Age of Empires, maybe. Sure, its not so hot by our standards, but back in the day, that was some awsome stuff. I think it was the first fully computer generated thing I ever saw. Unless I watched Reboot before that, I remember both, but not the exact timing :P

I know, this is a bit desperate ;)

Anyway, what video game would you say has the best intro video? Thats the bit before the title screen appears, just so you know.

Anyway, I would go for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Just seeing the Space Marines in action makes the whole thing worth it ;)
Startopia runs a close second for its parody of Space Odysee.
Third...the original Age of Empires, maybe. Sure, its not so hot by our standards, but back in the day, that was some awsome stuff. I think it was the first fully computer generated thing I ever saw. Unless I watched Reboot before that, I remember both, but not the exact timing :P
True on the DOW. I would love to see the look on the orks faces as the drop pods come in.

My vote goes to Shadow of the Colossus. Beautiful game and the intro video of the hero riding along the mountains is no less impressive.

Final Fantasy VIII.

Some of the Final Fantasy games have very dramtic intros, such as X and VIII.

But, while we're on FMVs, I'd like to point out that some of the scenes in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War were very emotional, especially the sinking of the Kestrel and the chorus of the pilots at the end.

I know, this is a bit desperate ;)

Anyway, what video game would you say has the best intro video? Thats the bit before the title screen appears, just so you know.

Anyway, I would go for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Just seeing the Space Marines in action makes the whole thing worth it ;)
Startopia runs a close second for its parody of Space Odysee.
Third...the original Age of Empires, maybe. Sure, its not so hot by our standards, but back in the day, that was some awsome stuff. I think it was the first fully computer generated thing I ever saw. Unless I watched Reboot before that, I remember both, but not the exact timing :P

I used to like sitting by the tv screen waiting for the ZX Spectrum to draw the picture of the Hobbit, line by line, and if one line was out of place you had to load the whole bloody thing again, taking another ten minutes...

WHAT? OK, I'M OLD, BITE ME :P

I'd say that it's a tie between Shadow of the Colossus and Drakengard. Out of all the games I own, these two are also my favorite to play.

"In A.D. 2101, war was beginning"

Reboot kicked ass. I loved the one episode, World Web War or something, when the viruses broke through this portal en masse and they had to fight them off.

"In A.D. 2101, war was beginning"

:p

Farcry. It's trippy.

http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/771/771978/vids_2.html

Just came out today, watch the video on the bottom left.

I would definately say Kingdom Hearts 2. The graphics, effects, music and just the overall video are just stunning.

What about Metal Gear: Solid Snake?

I want to get KH2 and AC Zero for my B-Day, which is next week.

What about Metal Gear: Solid Snake?

It's good. I'd say I liked MSG2 the best, however.

Pong

Halo or Halo 2, one of the best, and it's you can literally play through the beginnings even if there is no combat you get to controll the character, even if for short brief periods of time.

Halo or Halo 2, one of the best, and it's you can literally play through the beginnings even if there is no combat you get to controll the character, even if for short brief periods of time.

I don't remember Halo's intro being THAT spectacular. Don't get me wrong, great game, but the intro was lacking. Halo 2's was an improvement, though.

Final Fantasy VII. Especially the PS3 tech demo >_>

Bah, fuck you all.

Ace Combat FTW.

Oh wait. I'm stupid. The best intros are the ones from the Total War games.

I'm a big fan of Command and Conquer: Generals

"In the Modern World, Great leaders resolve their conflicts with words.

Words Like: Scud Launcher

Carpet Bombing

Tomahawk Missile"

With accompanying clips of these 'words' in action.

I'm a big fan of Command and Conquer: Generals

"In the Modern World, Great leaders resolve their conflicts with words.

Words Like: Scud Launcher

Carpet Bombing

Tomahawk Missile"

With accompanying clips of these 'words' in action.
The only problem with Generals is that there aren't the wonderfully cheesy live-action cinematics.

General's is aging, but it's good fun.

Watch that Total Annilihilation sequel that's coming later this year, it's supposed to be dope.

I know, this is a bit desperate ;)

Anyway, what video game would you say has the best intro video? Thats the bit before the title screen appears, just so you know.

Anyway, I would go for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Just seeing the Space Marines in action makes the whole thing worth it ;)
Startopia runs a close second for its parody of Space Odysee.
Third...the original Age of Empires, maybe. Sure, its not so hot by our standards, but back in the day, that was some awsome stuff. I think it was the first fully computer generated thing I ever saw. Unless I watched Reboot before that, I remember both, but not the exact timing :P

Seconded on the Dawn of War bit. Awesome, awesome intro video that really captures the setting perfectly.

Another RTS intro I like is Rome: Total war - Barbarian Invasion. It's gameplay footage and fairly simple but it does a helluva job of capturing the epic feeling of the game. Massive armies, night battles, seiges and such. Simple yet cool.

True on the DOW. I would love to see the look on the orks faces as the drop pods come in.
Bah, I want to see their expressions when that Drednaught comes into view and starts machine gunning the whole hill ;)

Bah, I want to see their expressions when that Drednaught comes into view and starts machine gunning the whole hill ;)

Or when they slap the explosives on the dreadnought and blow it to pieces.

That was pretty good too.

Final Fantasy VIII.


I agree :D....well KH2 the intro there was awesome too.

The old Madden (American) football games. I only play sports video games, so I have no idea what you people are talking about.:(

Oh well.

Some of the Splinter Cell intros are pretty good

Kingdom Hearts. Both of them.

I'm a big fan of Command and Conquer: Generals

"In the Modern World, Great leaders resolve their conflicts with words.

Words Like: Scud Launcher

Carpet Bombing

Tomahawk Missile"

With accompanying clips of these 'words' in action.

Damn, beat me to it. Call of Duty 1's intro was good too. I didn't really think much of Rome Total War's introduction, or BI- awesome game, but the intro wasn't particularly interesting, it was fuzzy and just some clips of battles.

final fantasy VIII
definatly

I know, this is a bit desperate ;)

Anyway, what video game would you say has the best intro video? Thats the bit before the title screen appears, just so you know.

Anyway, I would go for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Just seeing the Space Marines in action makes the whole thing worth it ;)
Startopia runs a close second for its parody of Space Odysee.
Third...the original Age of Empires, maybe. Sure, its not so hot by our standards, but back in the day, that was some awsome stuff. I think it was the first fully computer generated thing I ever saw. Unless I watched Reboot before that, I remember both, but not the exact timing :P
I don't think it is really the best intro, but I remember when the first PS2 Final Fantasy game came out, and my friends and I gathered to watch the openning sequence. At the time, it basically seemed like that game had better resolution than the real world. It was pretty mind-blowing.

Of course, of the next weeks, we came to know and loathe the abomination that was Tidus. But that is a story for another time.

Colonization, with Baldur's Gate at a close second.

I'd say Rise of Nations is certainly one of the best. Kingdom Hearts II also had a fantastic intro.

I can't really say though. Most of them are more or less on par with each other.

I've always been strangely fond of the introduction to Syndicate Wars.

I'd say Rise of Nations is certainly one of the best.The German (language) in the WWI scene could have been better...

The German (language) in the WWI scene could have been better...
I don't think any of the spoken words were intended to actually be intelligeble. I didn't understand any of it, anyway.

But you're right at that, though.

As for Rise of Legends, I'm hoping the FMV matches Rise of Nation's quality.

I don't think any of the spoken words were intended to actually be intelligeble. I didn't understand any of it, anyway.

But you're right at that, though.Actually they are. The officer is literally saying "We have to make retreat!"
It's just not gramatically correct in German. ;)

Actually they are. The officer is literally saying "We have to make retreat!"
It's just not gramatically correct in German. ;)
Well, it was made by Americans. What do you expect? ;)

Well, it was made by Americans. What do you expect? ;)A lot worse, actually! :p
The words are spoken ok, the grammar is just slightly messed up. A pleasant surprise ;)

ff7s was good

By your definition it isn't the intro, but if you wait at the title screen of Ace Combat 05: The Unsung War, the "intro" comes up and that is the best I've seen (or liked the most).

Someone said Ace Combat Zero: the Belkan War they want for their birthday, good choice, I will have that one in a few days.

Odd nobody mentioned Half-Life and HL2. Unconventional-play-through intros FTW

Toejam & Earl on the Megadrive/Genesis - best ending sequence too.

My vote goes to either the original age of empires or call of duty 2, both for the PC

Kingdom Hearts II also had a fantastic intro.

Not to divert the topic too much, but how is that game? I've been holding off buying it because I'd rather not flunk out of school, but I was planning to pick it up after finals...is it as good as the first one?

Onimusha 3 may not be a great game, IMO, but the opening scene of the hero taking down a Genma tank is beautiful.

Odd nobody mentioned Half-Life and HL2. Unconventional-play-through intros FTW

I second that. The G-Man intro and outro for HL2 send shivers down my spine. Can't wait for the movie to be made!

Final Fanstay's have some good intro's, but i'm a fan of Metal gear Solid 2's opening intro and first in movie.... i thought it was really (REALLY) good... cuz Solid Snake is like...THE best dude for spy games.

I know, this is a bit desperate ;)

Anyway, what video game would you say has the best intro video? Thats the bit before the title screen appears, just so you know.

Anyway, I would go for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Just seeing the Space Marines in action makes the whole thing worth it ;)
Startopia runs a close second for its parody of Space Odysee.
Third...the original Age of Empires, maybe. Sure, its not so hot by our standards, but back in the day, that was some awsome stuff. I think it was the first fully computer generated thing I ever saw. Unless I watched Reboot before that, I remember both, but not the exact timing :P
Yea, I have to admit the intro for DOW was pretty cool. My boyfriend is obsessed with the game (okay, not obsessed, but the clan he's in can take up a good chunk of his time, especially back when he was a section leader), and made me watch the intro several times when he first got it. :p I also rather liked the intro for Civ IV.

for me super smash bros.

Final Fanstay's have some good intro's, but i'm a fan of Metal gear Solid 2's opening intro and first in movie.... i thought it was really (REALLY) good... cuz Solid Snake is like...THE best dude for spy games.

Yes, at the time, I was like, "Holy--you sure this isn't a movie recording of a dude walking a bridge?" =P

Yes, at the time, I was like, "Holy--you sure this isn't a movie recording of a dude walking a bridge?" =P

Sir, do you mock me?

Besides, MGS2 is good for it's in game movies. I know full well there I better ones out their, but at least it's just a bit imaginative.

Not to divert the topic too much, but how is that game? I've been holding off buying it because I'd rather not flunk out of school, but I was planning to pick it up after finals...is it as good as the first one?
It's far better, actually. Occasionally it seems like the worlds are shorter, but they're actually longer. It's more of no longer having that "wow" effect going on.

But I certainly say you should buy it, Mr. Bottle.

Hey Laerod, what does that Zitat von thing you keep putting before people's name in quotes mean?

It's far better, actually. Occasionally it seems like the worlds are shorter, but they're actually longer. It's more of no longer having that "wow" effect going on.

But I certainly say you should buy it, Mr. Bottle.

Hey Laerod, what does that Zitat von thing you keep putting before people's name in quotes mean?

Mr. Bottle? :p

It's far better, actually. Occasionally it seems like the worlds are shorter, but they're actually longer. It's more of no longer having that "wow" effect going on.

But I certainly say you should buy it, Mr. Bottle.

Smoove! This should allow me to avoid actually accomplishing anything this summer.

I also had an idea: market videogames as a way to protect kids against skin cancer. I mean, it's not like my skin is gonna be getting much sun while I'm plugged into the PS2...

Mr. Bottle? :p
Hey, it gives me like a James Bond thing going on.

"I'm Pussy Galore. Who are you?"
"Bottle. Beer Bottle."

Hey, it gives me like a James Bond thing going on.

"I'm Pussy Galore. Who are you?"
"Bottle. Beer Bottle."

...I have absolutely no way to respond to that. Damn.

Hey Laerod, what does that Zitat von thing you keep putting before people's name in quotes mean?Quote (or "Citation") from

Mr. Bottle? :p
I'm feeling...titleish, today.


I also had an idea: market videogames as a way to protect kids against skin cancer. I mean, it's not like my skin is gonna be getting much sun while I'm plugged into the PS2...
Splendid! I'll start on the ad campaign immediately. We can include scary imagry of skin cancer, and then happy imagry of the skin of videogamers.

Oh, and a squirril.

Laerod: ...oh, yes of course. Obviously. My mind does not seem to be working today.

1. Starcraft Broodwar (this one really rocks)
2. Dawn of War (This one is fantasticly made! (The whole frikn game and w40k universe is great, i love the Imperium, Space Marines, and the Emperor)
3. Warcraft III
4. Red Alert (A ture and powerfull classic)
5. HardWar (totally unkown game, but still great! The intromovie really get you to the mood of the game)
6. Age of Empires (one, the firtst, with no expantion, kinda moving)
7 Gotta say that the Fallout games kan have a pretty good intro in my opinon, often with nukes citys or sutch

Final Fantasy VIII.

Have to agree with you. Love the intro to that game.

1. Starcraft Broodwar (this one really rocks)
2. Dawn of War (This one is fantasticly made! (The whole frikn game and w40k universe is great, i love the Imperium, Space Marines, and the Emperor)
3. Warcraft III
4. Red Alert (A ture and powerfull classic)
5. HardWar (totally unkown game, but still great! The intromovie really get you to the mood of the game)
6. Age of Empires (one, the firtst, with no expantion, kinda moving)
7 Gotta say that the Fallout games kan have a pretty good intro in my opinon, often with nukes citys or sutch
Somebody is an RTS fan...

And yes, the intro to both Red Alert games was fun. Wonder if they'll ever make a Red Alert III...

Warhammer 40k...
The moment when the space marines charge at the orks is worth more than a bilion.

Red Alert 2, without a doubt. Sure, WH40k in action was pretty sweet, but nothing beats RA2. First the corny dialouge, then the cool shots of hundreds of Kirovs and Dreadnaughts...plus that awesome song, Hell March. Pure gold. Generals was a huge disappointment to me beacuse of the lack of videos.

Splinter Cell are cool too. Halflife2's dream G-man sequence was pretty cool too, but it doesn't count. I just loved his face movement.

The Mechwarrior series out of which MW2: mercenaries was my fav, just the right blend of horror, confusion and outright stompy mech action.

Or maybe Star eige universe, the one with the little girl talking was more than a little spooky.

Or what about interstate 76 and nirtro riders those were rather funky.


best outro i have actually seen would likely be Shogo Mobile armour divsion where you guy goes nuts and blows up the bartender with the rocket launcher...

The metal Gear solid2 was pretty good.

I liked the Red Alert2 intro, despite the slightly corny acting.

F.E.A.R. was pretty good also, if not gory.


Some of the MOH games having good openings also.

Red Alert 2's intro was excellent, as were the Fallout games' introductions. Shattered Union and Darwinia also have great intros, but I think that Medieval : Total War's was also quite good. As was Evil Genius'.

I know, this is a bit desperate ;)

Anyway, what video game would you say has the best intro video? Thats the bit before the title screen appears, just so you know.

Anyway, I would go for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Just seeing the Space Marines in action makes the whole thing worth it ;)
Startopia runs a close second for its parody of Space Odysee.
Third...the original Age of Empires, maybe. Sure, its not so hot by our standards, but back in the day, that was some awsome stuff. I think it was the first fully computer generated thing I ever saw. Unless I watched Reboot before that, I remember both, but not the exact timing :P

Without doubt, Dawn of War, for the action "plot", music and vibe. It actually deserves the term "cinematic".

I am shocked... shocked, I say, that no one has yet mention 'Double Dragon'.

Seriously, it's a classic.

Pretty girl walks down the street and is confronted by thugs. Thugs punch her in the gut, (cue electronic 'yelping' noise), big thug throws her over his shoulder, and they strut away.

Cue, garage door opening, and one man in blue, and one man in red come out fists ablazin'.

What more intro could you possibly need?

I'm surrounded by children. :p

Champions of the Raj was quiet good nifty old indian misc and half naked indian girls and little guy with a pith hat on

1. Starcraft Broodwar (this one really rocks)
2. Dawn of War (This one is fantasticly made! (The whole frikn game and w40k universe is great, i love the Imperium, Space Marines, and the Emperor)
3. Warcraft III
4. Red Alert (A ture and powerfull classic)
5. HardWar (totally unkown game, but still great! The intromovie really get you to the mood of the game)
6. Age of Empires (one, the firtst, with no expantion, kinda moving)
7 Gotta say that the Fallout games kan have a pretty good intro in my opinon, often with nukes citys or sutch
I think I found a place to download HardWar. Does it still hold up after more than five years?

got to be dynasty warriors 5, theres like a huge huge huge terrocota army facing a single statue which is facing them, then they all change from stone into people ( its a chinese spiritual representation i cant be arsed to explain it.)

then the guy runs forward and charges the big army which charges him and then the guy just beats the sh?t out of hundreds of these guys for like 2/3 minutes its very cool

Haven't seen many other game intros, but World of Warcrafts intro movie is good. (45.4MB)

http://www.gamershell.com/news/18329.html
http://games.softpedia.com/get/Trailer/World-of-Warcraft-Intro-Movie.shtml
http://ausgamers.com/files/details/html/14277

http://media2.yahoo.com/player/games/?k=/genre/action/dynastywarriors5/6121350

heres dynasty warriors 5 ( you have to watch a wall mart ad first )

just as a side not here the guy in there is called zhao yun and he was a real person and he actually did that once, he fought his way through a whole army to save his lords child ( can i get an ahhhhhhh )

starcraft brood war did it for me

"War. War never changes..."

I'll take all three Fallout games, thanks.

I think I found a place to download HardWar. Does it still hold up after more than five years?

It holds up pretty well, but there are much, much better games out there if trading's your thing. Freelancer, X2 and a couple of others are out there for a couple of quid, and they're far better.

Anyway, I would go for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. Just seeing the Space Marines in action makes the whole thing worth it ;)
oh hell yeah!

i also loved the introl to MechWarrior 2, but thats quite old now...

and lets not forget Red Alert - woo Hell March!

The best ever is Fallout, then Another World (first 3d intro ever, just sublime), Red Alert and finally Baldur's Gate.