10 games to pick in 2008

2007 was a rocking year for the gaming industry with some of the greatest game releases hitting the market. After the departure of 2007, gamers have been wondering if the New Year would follow the footsteps of 2007. I personally look 2008 to be even bigger than 2007 in video gaming. Sure there are plenty of games to hit the market this year, but let’s see what the New Year has in store for us.

Resident Evil 5: (Xbox 360)

This game transforms the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail and realism. Resident Evil 5 introduces the theme of escape as its core survival nature. In this game your life will be in danger and you need to strive very hard in order to complete the mission. Evil beings will charge at you as you go ahead and your pulse keeps racing at your heart devastating pace. The graphics are pretty amazing and this game for sure will take away fans to a whole new level.

Operation Flashpoint 2: (PC)

This game focuses on the post US-Vietnam war. Operation Flashpoint 2 promises to deliver conflict scenarios in a whole new style. The game looks more realistic. The game’s main campaign focuses on events like US forces targeting over half a million people in South Vietnam and capturing them. Players will engage in Solo actions, driving military vehicles and more. Multiplayer gaming offers battles in an incredible way. Weapons and military and civilian mobile units are being accurately modeled from period military data. The game looks more challenging with players fighting to survive the chaos and evolving situations in the war zone.

Grand Theft Auto IV: (PS3)

The fourth in the row by Rockstar games. GTA IV comes with better features such as improved graphics, new gameplay and others. In the previous editions gunplay was a matter of controversy. With this edition, the company has tried its best to fix those issues thereby adding a cover system too. In this edition, player takes the role of Niko Bellic, a man from Eastern Europe. After his arrival in America, Liberty City, his cousin convinces him to join him in his mansion and then the scenes begin. Getting away from police looks more interesting. The game reinvents with a renewed version of Liberty City. The game promises more action with driving cars, steer boats and pilot helicopters.

Half-Life 2: Episode Three (PC)

This game is based on the previous episodes of Half Life. The game is not yet sure to be released in 2008, but reports say that developers are planning to launch at the end of 2008 likely. No much reports about this game is known, but Valve plans it make a big hit and pretty more interesting than the previous editions.

Episode Two was criticized for fewer reasons. So this game should hopefully push it ahead. More updates soon.

Race Driver One: GRID (Xbox 360)

This game challenges players to become the top drivers. The game takes the gamers on a tour like never before. The players travel around the world and race through variety of track locations. Track locations are set in different parts across the globe such as US, Europe, Japan and more. The graphics look real with real time vehicle damage and plenty of drama around. The game features lots of competitions such as street races, road races and official circuit based championships. Lots of fun around!

Splinter Cell: Conviction (Nintendo DS)

The adventures of Sam fisher continue in this game. Sam gets old. In Conviction, Sam is in his early 50s with hair and beard grown. In this game, the rules look changed as the story has a dramatic turning. Sam doesn’t seem to be equipped with his typical gadgetry. Here he has gone far off being a double agent. He’s a full fledged fugitive who instead of lurking in the dark, blends in with crowds. What I mean here is, in the earlier versions we’ve had him as a spy agent which was pretty exciting character.

Battlefield: Bad Company (PS3)

Battlefield: Bad Company gives players a solid single-player experience. It drops the players behind enemy lines. The game features an experience loaded with adventure and humor. Battlefield delivers sandbox gameplay where almost everything can be destroyed. The game looks more realistic and offers more cynical humor as it brings in more destruction. The game also features multiplayer options with more intense gameplay. The game promises more action such as air strikes, battle field action and more. Seriously I just can’t wait getting it on my console!

Alan Wake (PC)

Alan Wake the game’s character is a horror writer. He writes on his darkest nightmares. The game features on his nightmares coming true. An adventure thrilled game as players keep exploring when advancing through missions. The game is anticipation, suspense and mystery related. Get ready to enjoy the single player experience.

Far cry 2 (PC)

This game engages players in an entirely whole new gaming experience that features a custom-made video game engine built from the ground up. Caught in between the rival factions of war torn Africa your job is to take out “The Jackal”, a character who has renovated the conflict between the warlords. The graphics are just awesome. There is an open world gameplay set in the locations of Africa. In order to complete missions you need to play factions against each other, exploit their weaknesses and more. Well, this is one game I have been real fan of and can’t wait it hitting the stores!

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo Wii)

Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros game looks to be one of the most expected games. The game features with new characters hitting the board, new arenas to explore and new moves. An action packed that allows four players simultaneously play. The game also features online play with multiple gamers playing, adventure modes etc.

So these are the 10 games I picked for 2008. Let me know what you think about it. Comments appreciated.

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January 15, 2008 | Filed Under Gaming 

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22 Responses to “10 games to pick in 2008”

  1. jpeterson on January 19th, 2008

    what no final fantasy 13?!

  2. xboxlivemonkey on January 19th, 2008

    Splinter Cell: Conviction (Nintendo DS)

    i do not think its coming out for the ds …is it ??

    also what about halo wars , or grand turismo

  3. Sekundes on January 19th, 2008

    ah… what a pathetic list >_>

  4. Azeem Ahmed on January 19th, 2008

    LOL Thanks!

  5. Azeem Ahmed on January 19th, 2008

    Splinter Cell Conviction game is coming out for DS soon.

  6. Obaid on January 19th, 2008

    What about Mafia 2. I have been waiting for that game since mid 2007.

  7. Zod on January 19th, 2008

    Starcraft II > any of these

  8. Yeomanmeister on January 19th, 2008

    hmm… some of them i agree wit, i enjoyed the “token” DS game. i say ffxiii should be on there, along with Infinity: the quest for earth, i cant wait… wat a year it will be…

  9. NotoriousJ on January 19th, 2008

    No Spore!

  10. Azeem on January 19th, 2008

    I know i missed out a few..but i hope you understand that i couldn’t fit all of them in just a list of ten :)

  11. Glyphic on January 19th, 2008

    What?! Where is metal gear solid 4, Gran Turismo 5, and possibly Final Fantasy 13

  12. Greg on January 19th, 2008

    As sad as it is to say resident evil 5 will not be coming out till 2009 except in japan, the wait will be long but it just tells you they are not rushing it, i think they are going to try to perfect it to be as good as #4, but with #4 capcom teamed up with ubisoft and made one of the greatest games of all time.

  13. bitter on January 20th, 2008

    Erm… it may be delayed but a game that SHOULD be on there is Starcraft 2. This game > all of them on that list.

  14. johnson on January 20th, 2008

    Starcraft 2 should have replaces Splinter cell and i do not agree with spore being on the list so im glad you didnt add it because it definitely wont be “amazing”

  15. goooooo on January 20th, 2008

    glad u got no fanboy games on there, great list

  16. SGTSheepShagger on January 20th, 2008

    hey love all these new games but with the farcry2 screenshot is that helicopter actully in the game there or is that a picture because i had that very picture on my desktop for atleast a year.
    nice post by the way

  17. Azeem Ahmed on January 20th, 2008

    About the helicopter in the picture i am not sure about it..i have seen in most screen shots the heli is present..All i can say is i cant wait playing :)

  18. Gamer on January 21st, 2008

    Gears of War 2? MGS4?

  19. Steve on January 21st, 2008

    Gears of War 2 will be the game of the year this year!

  20. hello? on February 11th, 2008

    starcraft 2?

  21. mlggamer on May 5th, 2008

    wow…i mean..wow….most of those games (flashpoint, gta, resident evil, alan wake, and so on) are multiplatform…and splinter cell conviction on DS….? ok, seriously, show me on ANYTHING ubisoft has said it is. All i have to say is this list is garbage….and the writer needs fired…

  22. Graham on May 21st, 2008

    @Mlggamer: try to appreciate someone’s efforts atleast…writer a big list isn’t a joke…and u think the writer writes to your conscience?…know the value of someone’ work before u burst out some shit….

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