Your game of the year 2008 and prediciton for 2009

snickothemule · May 29th, 2009

My personal contenders for game of the year 2008:

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

The first person brawler contains some seriously vicious methods combat, fantastic forensic element and atmosphere that grips you tight and threatens to never let go. The story may not intrigue as much as it could, but its originality in developing characters, taking use proper use of the first person element in delivering story and having the main controllable character interact with the events that are on hold, rather than simply being the 'silent assassin' that plagues so many games these days, Condemned 2 is simply brilliant horror and violence done right.

Left 4 Dead

It may not be sophisticated in terms of story development, complicated level design or rise above a tactical shooter but what it instead delivers is an intelligent flow path to getting from A to B while carving through thousands of zombies with 3 of your best mates. Online multiplayer is all the rage in this day and age but to have the opportunity to get three mates over for a night of beer, pizza and smack talk, Left 4 Dead more than provides the tools for a good night of gaming. The atmosphere is tense, the enemies well designed and the 4 main survivors enjoyable with their silly banter.

Gears of War 2

Certainly proving to be bigger, better and more badass, Gears 2 more than delivers leaps and bounds over the successor in terms of visuals, story, set pieces and just balls to the wall brilliant third person shooting mechanics. Coupled with multiplayer that just refuses to die, thanks to a wealth of combat modes and the always brilliant Hoard mode Gears 2 is more than ready to take you into the shoes of a Cog soldier and to make the final stand against the locust. Unquestionably brilliant and Gears 3 can't come soon enough.

My personal pick: Gears of War 2. Countless months have being spent toiling away at its bloody gameplay and highly entertaining method of carving a meaty swathe through the heart of the enemy.

My predictions for 2009:

Batman: Arkham Asylum

From what has been shown for a massive big budget title, the new Batman, free from film and TV tie ins, is going to be for once a Batman game that appears to not disappoint. Some of the most drop dead gorgeous visuals ever seen from a console, and taking full advantage of the caped crusader this simply looks and by all accounts will be brilliant.

Ghostbusters

Unpredictably Ghostbusters is shaping up to be one hell of a sweet game, with a fresh story from the writers of the first two and starring the same magnificent actors from the first film, coupled with great production values and a team that just wants to create the best Ghostbusters game ever, this could be the game that will better compliment the decades old movie franchise than a new film ever could and could be a chance to show the world that videogames are a serious form of entertainment that can rival Hollywoods best.

My Pick for 2009:

Brutal Legend

Tim Schafer has a habit of making brilliant, original and memorable games. From Monkey Island, Full Throttle and Psychonauts fame he is conjuring up a title that will truly make the action/adventure/open world gamer scream with delight and to make everything better he is dousing the whole project with the iconic music - Metal! Which means that all the imagery that metal proceeds to produce will become a physical manifestation and at 20 hours plus for the main title and a presumable a billion more with side quests, secrets and lore to explore and understand Schafer is creating what is presuming to be gaming nirvana.

Well that's me, how about you guys? What got your motor running this past year and what are you looking forward to for this year?

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Last edited by snickothemule; May 29th, 2009 at 06:27.. Reason: Omission of Brutal Legend which is unforgivable

Squall-Leonhart · May 29th, 2009

Prediction for 2009, is KOTOR mmo, should it arrive this year (may not)

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skoreanime · May 29th, 2009

Starcraft II. If Blizzard is announcing their release dates like they've been doing with WoW, they'll announce it just a couple months ahead of time

BigIg · May 29th, 2009

Wow, I haven't played any of those games. Damn...

skoreanime · May 29th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigIg

Wow, I haven't played any of those games. Damn...

WE NEED A MEDIC HERE!

DR.SNICKO! 500mg of whatever that stuff doctors pump!

HE'S GOING INTO SHOCK!

PADDLES!

KERFWUMP.

snickothemule · May 29th, 2009

I got the stuff! It's colouration is a little funny looking but eh. Now to inject it!

Damn missed a vein. Oh well, third times a charm...

It's not working. Quick, smack him with the paddles again!

Oh and I added my prediction for game of the year 2009.

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BigIg · May 29th, 2009

I mainly want to try Gears or war 2 but never really got around to it.

Phil · May 29th, 2009

The locusts playing with dead bodies is not to be missed

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raksmey1309 · May 29th, 2009

2008
rhiannon curse of the four branches
overclocked
outcry
sinking island
gta iv

2009
sims 3
damnation
re 5
sf 4
dead rising 2
harry potter half blood prince

2010
alan wake
mafia 2
doom 4
diablo 3
sanko?triko?
Half life 3
tales of geist

Gossamer · May 29th, 2009

...Bioshock 2
...Prototype
...Assassin's Creed 2

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Rockfire · May 29th, 2009

Heavy Rain.

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Noja87 · May 29th, 2009

2008: Crysis

2009: Bioshock 2 and Assasins Creed 2

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Originally Posted by raksmey1309

2009
sims 3
damnation
re 5
sf 4
dead rising 2
harry potter half blood prince

uuuhh...what? =\

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koko-goal · May 29th, 2009

Any Metal Gear Games.

Plus, This one :

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Originally Posted by Rockfire

Heavy Rain.

raksmey1309 · May 29th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noja87

2008: Crysis

2009: Bioshock 2 and Assasins Creed 2

uuuhh...what? =\

uh uh read more
careful sir

Noja87 · May 29th, 2009

*reads title thread* Your game of the year 2008 and prediction for 2009

you mean this?

Damnation for Xbox 360 - GameRankings

=o

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raksmey1309 · May 29th, 2009

Eh did u even read the pc version dont even released yet

Noja87 · May 29th, 2009

I highly doubt is going to make a huge difference. Problems were not technical but the overall game just sucks. And the pc version is being made by the same guys.

from a 45% to a 90%+ must be a completly different game.

http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.h...numrev=3&site=

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raksmey1309 · May 29th, 2009

Sucks for u i havent put my hand of it yet.

Radix865 · May 29th, 2009

Persona 4... No doubt there!

Well, if FFXIII makes it, it might be a good candidate... But I get the feeling I won't see it till next year

Another one is Diablo 3, if it makes it out this year... Assassins creed 2 might also do well, if they don't screw it up this time!

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LoneWolf · May 29th, 2009

predictions for 2009:

NFS :Shift
Maw Payne 4

May 29th, 2009	#1 (permalink)
snickothemule Shennanigans since 1987 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Posts: 2,049	Your game of the year 2008 and prediciton for 2009 My personal contenders for game of the year 2008: Condemned 2: Bloodshot The first person brawler contains some seriously vicious methods combat, fantastic forensic element and atmosphere that grips you tight and threatens to never let go. The story may not intrigue as much as it could, but its originality in developing characters, taking use proper use of the first person element in delivering story and having the main controllable character interact with the events that are on hold, rather than simply being the 'silent assassin' that plagues so many games these days, Condemned 2 is simply brilliant horror and violence done right. Left 4 Dead It may not be sophisticated in terms of story development, complicated level design or rise above a tactical shooter but what it instead delivers is an intelligent flow path to getting from A to B while carving through thousands of zombies with 3 of your best mates. Online multiplayer is all the rage in this day and age but to have the opportunity to get three mates over for a night of beer, pizza and smack talk, Left 4 Dead more than provides the tools for a good night of gaming. The atmosphere is tense, the enemies well designed and the 4 main survivors enjoyable with their silly banter. Gears of War 2 Certainly proving to be bigger, better and more badass, Gears 2 more than delivers leaps and bounds over the successor in terms of visuals, story, set pieces and just balls to the wall brilliant third person shooting mechanics. Coupled with multiplayer that just refuses to die, thanks to a wealth of combat modes and the always brilliant Hoard mode Gears 2 is more than ready to take you into the shoes of a Cog soldier and to make the final stand against the locust. Unquestionably brilliant and Gears 3 can't come soon enough. My personal pick: Gears of War 2. Countless months have being spent toiling away at its bloody gameplay and highly entertaining method of carving a meaty swathe through the heart of the enemy. My predictions for 2009: Batman: Arkham Asylum From what has been shown for a massive big budget title, the new Batman, free from film and TV tie ins, is going to be for once a Batman game that appears to not disappoint. Some of the most drop dead gorgeous visuals ever seen from a console, and taking full advantage of the caped crusader this simply looks and by all accounts will be brilliant. Ghostbusters Unpredictably Ghostbusters is shaping up to be one hell of a sweet game, with a fresh story from the writers of the first two and starring the same magnificent actors from the first film, coupled with great production values and a team that just wants to create the best Ghostbusters game ever, this could be the game that will better compliment the decades old movie franchise than a new film ever could and could be a chance to show the world that videogames are a serious form of entertainment that can rival Hollywoods best. My Pick for 2009: Brutal Legend Tim Schafer has a habit of making brilliant, original and memorable games. From Monkey Island, Full Throttle and Psychonauts fame he is conjuring up a title that will truly make the action/adventure/open world gamer scream with delight and to make everything better he is dousing the whole project with the iconic music - Metal! Which means that all the imagery that metal proceeds to produce will become a physical manifestation and at 20 hours plus for the main title and a presumable a billion more with side quests, secrets and lore to explore and understand Schafer is creating what is presuming to be gaming nirvana. Well that's me, how about you guys? What got your motor running this past year and what are you looking forward to for this year? __________________ The ngemu Ghetto Art competition 2009 - now with real prizes! Last edited by snickothemule; May 29th, 2009 at 06:27.. Reason: Omission of Brutal Legend which is unforgivable

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May 29th, 2009	#2 (permalink)
Squall-Leonhart Behind ur girlfriend :D Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 18,898	Prediction for 2009, is KOTOR mmo, should it arrive this year (may not) __________________ VBA-M \| Xtemu \| NGOHQ \| Post Impact Productions \| TNHW \| XBCD 0.2.6 \| Satanic666's Emulator Compiles Don't be a NOOB, READ THE NGEmu/EmuForums Rules of Conduct Need Help with ePSXe? This is your first stop!. If you don't post all the required information, you don't get help. Everytime someone posts a romsite, God kills a beautiful woman.

May 29th, 2009	#3 (permalink)
skoreanime Your resident reaper... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 6,031	Starcraft II. If Blizzard is announcing their release dates like they've been doing with WoW, they'll announce it just a couple months ahead of time

May 29th, 2009	#4 (permalink)
BigIg I tell you what. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 2,273	Wow, I haven't played any of those games. Damn...

May 29th, 2009	#6 (permalink)
snickothemule Shennanigans since 1987 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Posts: 2,049	I got the stuff! It's colouration is a little funny looking but eh. Now to inject it! Damn missed a vein. Oh well, third times a charm... It's not working. Quick, smack him with the paddles again! Oh and I added my prediction for game of the year 2009. __________________ The ngemu Ghetto Art competition 2009 - now with real prizes!

May 29th, 2009	#7 (permalink)
BigIg I tell you what. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 2,273	I mainly want to try Gears or war 2 but never really got around to it.

May 29th, 2009	#8 (permalink)
Phil Regular User ;) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 9,969	The locusts playing with dead bodies is not to be missed __________________ A Mac is like an escort, you pay a ton and get nothing. A PC is like a hooker, it's a lot cheaper and gives you what you're after.. and if unlucky some diseases as well, that's why you gotta use protection. -CC

May 29th, 2009	#9 (permalink)
raksmey1309 Away Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kingdom of Cambodia Posts: 2,278	2008 rhiannon curse of the four branches overclocked outcry sinking island gta iv 2009 sims 3 damnation re 5 sf 4 dead rising 2 harry potter half blood prince 2010 alan wake mafia 2 doom 4 diablo 3 sanko?triko? Half life 3 tales of geist

May 29th, 2009	#10 (permalink)
Gossamer and his magic murder bag Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA/Virginia Posts: 1,288	...Bioshock 2 ...Prototype ...Assassin's Creed 2 __________________ ------------------------- Silence... I am watching television.

May 29th, 2009	#11 (permalink)
Rockfire ディフェンダー Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: uk Posts: 1,139	Heavy Rain. __________________ Armoured Mecha Assualt\|Deviant Art Profile\| Youtube Channel

May 29th, 2009	#15 (permalink)
Noja87 White Void Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The End Has Come Posts: 1,942	reads title thread Your game of the year 2008 and prediction for 2009 you mean this? Damnation for Xbox 360 - GameRankings =o __________________

May 29th, 2009	#16 (permalink)
raksmey1309 Away Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kingdom of Cambodia Posts: 2,278	Eh did u even read the pc version dont even released yet

May 29th, 2009	#17 (permalink)
Noja87 White Void Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The End Has Come Posts: 1,942	I highly doubt is going to make a huge difference. Problems were not technical but the overall game just sucks. And the pc version is being made by the same guys. from a 45% to a 90%+ must be a completly different game. http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.h...numrev=3&site= __________________

May 29th, 2009	#18 (permalink)
raksmey1309 Away Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kingdom of Cambodia Posts: 2,278	Sucks for u i havent put my hand of it yet.

May 29th, 2009	#19 (permalink)
Radix865 Symmetric-8-cirtemmyS Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Finland, just below arctic circle. Posts: 3,242	Persona 4... No doubt there! Well, if FFXIII makes it, it might be a good candidate... But I get the feeling I won't see it till next year Another one is Diablo 3, if it makes it out this year... Assassins creed 2 might also do well, if they don't screw it up this time! __________________ - Soul Eater -

May 29th, 2009	#20 (permalink)
LoneWolf she's my cherry pie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Why do you want to know ? Posts: 1,255	predictions for 2009: NFS :Shift Maw Payne 4