Editorial: The Excessive Use of Subtitling in Videogames

Crispy Gamer takes a closer look at the rise of lengthy videogame names.
3/18/2008 12:00 AM | 0 Comments | Page 2 of 2

So what can be done when a game hits number four, five, six or beyond? The solution is simple: Gracefully use only one or two added words without a subtitle to maintain meaning and freshness. For example, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Super Mario Galaxy, and Rachet and Clank Future (without the subtitle, of course) all reinvent their names without going overboard. "Tony Hawk 9" and "Super Mario: Out of This World" just don't have the same ring.

This isn't to say subtitles can't be used in moderation when they make sense, but they should never be treated as headlines to feign originality, and they certainly shouldn't deface the covers of more than 50 percent of games.