Medal of Honor: Rising Sun Marks Series Shift with PS2 Exclusive Release

In 2003, Electronic Arts (EA) released Medal of Honor: Rising Sun on three major console platforms - the PlayStation 2 (PS2), Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. This fifth installment in the popular first-person shooter series represented a significant shift for EA's flagship franchise.

The decision to release only one game per year was likely due to mixed reception from critics and gamers alike. Despite this, Electronic Arts remained optimistic about the future of Medal of Honor with plans already underway for its next-generation successor - albeit briefly so.

A sequel had indeed been greenlit but ultimately axed just before it could see light-of-day due in large part to disappointing consumer response towards previous titles within the series' broader portfolio. This move would go down as another example where studios tend not only listen more closely than usual; rather also take bold action whenever necessary even if that means sacrificing some short-term gains.

Fast forward several years later and EA continues its commitment toward delivering quality gaming experiences across multiple platforms - though now with a focus on exclusivity instead. The company recently announced plans to release Medal of Honor: Warfighter exclusively for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in October this year, leaving many wondering whether other platforms will follow suit.

In related news, Electronic Arts has released a new documentary video that provides an inside look at development process behind MOH:Warfighter titled 'Medal of Honor: The Making Of.

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