Online gaming on consoles may be popular now, but it wasn't always this way. Systems like the Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, and the original Xbox attempted to bring online gaming to the masses, however, they did so with decent success. The Xbox almost made it happen, especially with heavy-hitting releases like Halo 2 that persuaded gamers to invest in the LIVE service. It wasn't until the launch of the Xbox 360 that gaming online really started taking off. Nowadays, whenever you purchase a new game, there's a huge chance that it features a mode allowing you to play with or against real people (Army of Two - perfect example of teamwork in gaming). Of course, there are still many titles available that don't let players interact with others across the globe. Normally, this is due to many factors, like meeting a deadline or not having enough manpower. In these cases, it's understandable, but there are instances where specific games would have been better with the addition of an online multiplayer or co-op mode.
10. PowerUp Forever - A cross between Asteroids and Sinistar, this LIVE Arcade release doesn't even try to be innovative. That doesn't make it a terrible game, though. However, there are so many times you can play the one player modes over and over again before it gets tiring. This title really needed online modes to keep players coming back for more. Competitive matches like playing against three other players in a race to destroy as many objects under a time limit would have prolonged the game's life-span considerably.
9. Trivial Pursuit - Published by EA, this trivia game was begging to be played online. Imagine the surprise when it was confirmed to be an offline experience. There had to have been at least one person at the office meeting that questioned why this wasn't getting the treatment it deserved. Thankfully, we have 1 vs. 100. And it's free.
8. Raiden Fighters Aces - Getting three thrilling shoot-em-ups on one disc was something fans of the genre just could not pass up. The developers even included the ability to save plays, so you could show off your skills to other gamers. While that is a cool feature, what would've completed the package was being able to play with other skilled players in co-op sessions. All we can do now is dream of having a blast plowing through stages, untouched, with a fellow gamer from the other side of the planet.
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