Game Guide
Here is a list of games that you should defiantly be on the lookout for across various platforms.
It’s that time of the year again, and like last year, this time also there are a host of new games coming out by various developers, some of them are straight continuations from the old versions whereas there are some which have the innovational concept never thought of by gamers. But it isn’t possible for everyone to keep a track of every game coming out on various platforms, and like me there would be quite a few number of people who would just like to get a page where they can check up the hot upcoming gaming titles for this month which are expected to leave a mark on the players and set up their own standards. So here is a list of games which one should keep an eye on in October and November.
Multiplatform games are those games which are available for various gaming platforms and these have some of the most interesting titles this year.
1. Splinter Cell: Double Agent – PC, Xbox, Ps2, Gamecube
Type – Action
Publisher – UBIsoft
Release date – October
Splinter cell games have always had a high fan following and the latest game in the series shows the main character Sam Fisher working as a double agent, and now he takes out both the good and the bad guys.
2. Marvel Ultimate Alliance – PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, GBA, PS3, Wii
Type – FPS
Publisher – Activision
Release Date – November for PS3 and Wii, October for the rest.
Marvel’s new game brings together the mutant superheroes face to face with other Marvel superheroes such as Spiderman, Iron Man and Hulk. With more heroes to fight with each having his own amazing superpowers, this game should be on the list of every Marvel fan.
3. Need For Speed: Carbon – All platforms
Type – Racing
Publisher – EA
Release – November
Need for Speed series is the hottest racing game in the gameworld. Last year most wanted was one of the best racing games available. This year Carbon is expected to do the same, but strangely enough no Demo for the PC version is available as of now.
4. Call of Duty 3 – PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, PSP, and PS3
Type – Action
Publisher – Activision
Release – November
Call of Duty series is the milestone in action games based on World War II. It is one of the most played World War games, and the third installment features better graphics, intelligent AI while keeping the gameplay in the same form factor. However there is no news about its PC version so far which is really sad.
5. Tony Hawk’s Project 6 – PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, PS3
Type – Sports
Publisher – Activision
Release - November
Tony’s hawk’s new skating game touts to have a lot of exciting new features with more stunts and great graphics. The last Game in the series named American wasteland however was a major flop.
6. FEAR – Xbox 360, PS3
Type – FPS
Publisher – Vivendi Games
Release – November
Good news for the console players, the much awaited PC game’s FEAR, console version is going to hit the shops in November and it retains the same creepiness with the horror storyline, so get ready to have nightmares with little girls running around in them.
7. Sonic the Hedgehog – Xbox360, PS3, Wii
Type –Platformer
Publisher – SEGA
Release – November
Sonic has always been the savior of Sega in the gaming market. Sonic games have been a huge hit across the console platform, and the new Sonic for the latest consoles is expected to have beautiful graphics with a new storyline to keep gamers hooked on for hours.
8. Star Trek: Legacy – PC, Xbox360
Type – Action
Publisher – Bethesda Softworks
Release – November
Here is something for the star trek fans to rejoice, Star trek’s new game bring you more missions, with all the 5 captains being voiced by the respective original cast.
Although PS3 is still far from launch with Sony announcing that it may not meet its deadlines, there are some very cool games for PS3 in the making.
1.Resistance : Fall of ManType – FPS
Publisher – Sony CE
Release – November
The game featuring stunning graphics is set in 1950 Britain, when creatures from another dimension have started showing up everywhere to invade this dimension. The game features a co – operative mode for two players, and an online mode is expected to support dozens of players.
2.WarHawkType – Flight Sim
Publisher – Sony CE
Release – November
This is the only game known which supports PS3’s motion sensing technology in its controller. The game is a futuristic flight sim with loads of action thrown in; it would be very interesting to be actually able to fly a ship with just your hand movement.
3.Untold Legends : Dark KingdomType – RPG
Publisher – Sony CE
Release – November
The PSP Action RPG game comes to its big brother and is expected to feature spectacular graphics and an improved gameplay.
4.Full Auto : battlelinesType – Racing
Publisher – Sega
Release November
Get ready for some sequel to the Xbox 360’s racing action game. This new version of the game features, better graphics, improved gameplay and destructible environment.
Xbox 360 has been launched in India and is one of the hottest items on gamers shopping list. Here is a look on some of its game titles.
1.Dead or Alive Extreme 2Type – Sports
Publisher – Tecmo
Release – October
Dead or Alive is the hottest franchise in terms of fighting games, either one has a console or not, every one has heard about the game. And with its movie releasing in October in US, the game’s popularity is on an alltime high.
2.Forza Motorsport 2 Type – Racing
Publisher – Microsoft
Release – November
Microsoft’s futile attempt at racing game Forza motorsport gets a sequel for the 360, this time it promises to have better graphics, gameplay and loads of multiplayer options.
3.Viva PanitaType – Strategy
Publisher – Microsoft
Release - November
The game is basically aimed at children below the age of 10 most probably. The main aim of the game is to create an environment in the game in which Pinata’s would be attracted to come in. The more pinata’s u get, the better.
4.Gears of WarType – 3rd person Shooter
Publisher – Microsoft
Release – November
Gears of War is one of the most awaited Xbox 360 games. Its trailer at E3 left everyone wanting for more. Based on a Sci – Fi theme with amazing graphics, this third person shooter has already got a huge fan following, plus its demo just rocks.
Nintendo Wii is expected to be available in November, although not very high in terms of features like the Xbox360 or the PS3, the main point of scoring for Wii, is its motion sensing controller which looks just like a remote.
1.Legends of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Type – 3rd person adventure
Publisher – Nintendo
Release – November
Legends of Zelda is touted to be the launch title of Wii, and it should be great fun playing a 3rd person adventure game with the Wii’s controller, allowing one to actually do various things such as throwing and picking up stuff with their hand movement.
2.Metroid Prime 3 : Corruption
Type – Adventure
Publisher – Nintendo
Although this looks like a great Sci – fi adventure game for the Wii, featuring various actions to be controllable from the motion sensing, but sadly it doesn’t feature any multiplayer support,
3.Wii Sports
Type – Sports
Publisher – Nintendo
This is the game to look out for on the Wii, with games such as Baseball, Tennis and other sports game all into one, this game may be the milestone for Wii, Afterall who doesn’t like moving their arms to hit an oncoming return volley the way they like.
4. Red Steel
Type - FPS
Publisher – UbiSoft
The first FPS game for the Wii is based in world of Yakuja crime, and would let one fully exploit the guns and swords. The game should be quite a unique experience to play with the Wii controller.
5. Rayman Raving Rabbids
Type – Platformer
Publisher – UbiSoft’
The game is a collection of various games such as shooting, dancing, and racing to be done by the character Rayman, so that he can get rid of as many rabbits as he can.
6. Tony hawk’s Downhill Jam
Type – Sports
Publisher – Activision
This Tony hawk games is tweaked to full utilize the controller to perform various amazing tricks and stunts on a skateboard.
How can I leave the hottest upcoming PC games, afterall majority of gamers in India still are PC gamers.
1.Warhammer 40000 Dawn of War : Dark crusades
Type – Strategy
Publisher – THQ
Release – October - Available now
Dawn of War series has been one of the most played strategy games now, and has been included in WCG from the last two years. The new expansion pack which is now available adds lots of new features and introduces two more new sides. Its already available now.
2.Age of Empires III : Warchiefs
Type – RTS
Publisher – Microsoft
Release – October - Available now
This is the expansion pack of the widely played AOE series’s third game. It focuses more on the native American races, and thus there are various races whom one has to develop and make strong.
3.Battlefield 2142
Type – FPS
Publisher –Microsoft
Release – October - Available now
The latest in the Battlefield series, BF2142 has amazing graphics and an equally amazingly brilliant AI. The game unlike its predecssors is set in the future world, with various futuristic weapons.
4.Gothic III
Type – RPG
Publisher – Aspyr
Release – October - Available now
This is the new game from Aspyr teaming up with Developer Piranha bytes and it is an open world fantasy RPG game. It has already been released, and it currently getting mixed responses from gamers.
5.World of Warcraft : Burning Crusades
Type – RPG
Publisher – Blizzard
Release – 2007
WOW fever has gripped millions and it has become one of the top selling games all over the world. This expansion is the most awaited thing by all the WOW players. Sad though that it has been delayed from its release date of October.
6.Neverwinter Nights 2
Type –RPG
Publisher – Atari
Release – October - Available now
Neverwinter Nights 2 is the much awaited second game by publishers Atari, it has been in the pipe for quite some time, before going gold a week ago. This fantasy RPG game is another of the awaited sequels by gamers world over.
7.Flight Simulator X
Type – Flight Sim
Publisher – Microsoft
Release – October - Available now
This is the new game in the Flight Simulator series by Microsoft and has come almost after two years than the last Flight Simulator. The game features spectacular graphics, and a varirty of new planes.
8. FEAR extraction point
Type – FPS
Publisher – Vivendi Games
Release – October
When the console version of FEAR becomes available, PC fans of FEAR get the new expansion game to this horror game which is bound to make your hair stand with the intense gameplay.
9.Everquest II : Echos of Faydwer
Type – RPG
Publisher – Sony Online Entetainment
Release – November
Although Everquest never took off properly cause of release of WOW side by side, but it has its share of fanbase. This is the new expansion pack for the game.
10.LOTR : Battle for Middle Earth II – The Witch King
Type – RTS
Publisher – EA
Release – November
LOTR : Battle for Middle earth is one of the most intriguing RTS games, the game has got a huge fan following similar to the movies. The Witch king is the expansion pack to the Second game in the Battle for middle earth series.
CellFactor : Revolution - PC, Xbox 360
Type – FPS
Publisher –
Release – December
Although this game isn’t supposed to be coming in November, but I just couldnt overlook it. If any one has used the PhysX physics card and played the game’s demo, they would understand that this game deserves a special notification. The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is simply superb. The game utilizes the PhysX card to its max potential to bring the game to life.
Source : Living Digital October Issue, IGN.com: Games, Cheats, Movies and More, GameSpot:Interstitial
In case i missed some of the other awaited games, i am sorry to have limited knowledge as i put in what i found easily.:bleh:
Here is a list of games that you should defiantly be on the lookout for across various platforms.
It’s that time of the year again, and like last year, this time also there are a host of new games coming out by various developers, some of them are straight continuations from the old versions whereas there are some which have the innovational concept never thought of by gamers. But it isn’t possible for everyone to keep a track of every game coming out on various platforms, and like me there would be quite a few number of people who would just like to get a page where they can check up the hot upcoming gaming titles for this month which are expected to leave a mark on the players and set up their own standards. So here is a list of games which one should keep an eye on in October and November.
Multiplatform games are those games which are available for various gaming platforms and these have some of the most interesting titles this year.
1. Splinter Cell: Double Agent – PC, Xbox, Ps2, Gamecube
Type – Action
Publisher – UBIsoft
Release date – October
Splinter cell games have always had a high fan following and the latest game in the series shows the main character Sam Fisher working as a double agent, and now he takes out both the good and the bad guys.
2. Marvel Ultimate Alliance – PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, GBA, PS3, Wii
Type – FPS
Publisher – Activision
Release Date – November for PS3 and Wii, October for the rest.
Marvel’s new game brings together the mutant superheroes face to face with other Marvel superheroes such as Spiderman, Iron Man and Hulk. With more heroes to fight with each having his own amazing superpowers, this game should be on the list of every Marvel fan.
3. Need For Speed: Carbon – All platforms
Type – Racing
Publisher – EA
Release – November
Need for Speed series is the hottest racing game in the gameworld. Last year most wanted was one of the best racing games available. This year Carbon is expected to do the same, but strangely enough no Demo for the PC version is available as of now.
4. Call of Duty 3 – PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, PSP, and PS3
Type – Action
Publisher – Activision
Release – November
Call of Duty series is the milestone in action games based on World War II. It is one of the most played World War games, and the third installment features better graphics, intelligent AI while keeping the gameplay in the same form factor. However there is no news about its PC version so far which is really sad.
5. Tony Hawk’s Project 6 – PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, PS3
Type – Sports
Publisher – Activision
Release - November
Tony’s hawk’s new skating game touts to have a lot of exciting new features with more stunts and great graphics. The last Game in the series named American wasteland however was a major flop.
6. FEAR – Xbox 360, PS3
Type – FPS
Publisher – Vivendi Games
Release – November
Good news for the console players, the much awaited PC game’s FEAR, console version is going to hit the shops in November and it retains the same creepiness with the horror storyline, so get ready to have nightmares with little girls running around in them.
7. Sonic the Hedgehog – Xbox360, PS3, Wii
Type –Platformer
Publisher – SEGA
Release – November
Sonic has always been the savior of Sega in the gaming market. Sonic games have been a huge hit across the console platform, and the new Sonic for the latest consoles is expected to have beautiful graphics with a new storyline to keep gamers hooked on for hours.
8. Star Trek: Legacy – PC, Xbox360
Type – Action
Publisher – Bethesda Softworks
Release – November
Here is something for the star trek fans to rejoice, Star trek’s new game bring you more missions, with all the 5 captains being voiced by the respective original cast.
Although PS3 is still far from launch with Sony announcing that it may not meet its deadlines, there are some very cool games for PS3 in the making.
1.Resistance : Fall of ManType – FPS
Publisher – Sony CE
Release – November
The game featuring stunning graphics is set in 1950 Britain, when creatures from another dimension have started showing up everywhere to invade this dimension. The game features a co – operative mode for two players, and an online mode is expected to support dozens of players.
2.WarHawkType – Flight Sim
Publisher – Sony CE
Release – November
This is the only game known which supports PS3’s motion sensing technology in its controller. The game is a futuristic flight sim with loads of action thrown in; it would be very interesting to be actually able to fly a ship with just your hand movement.
3.Untold Legends : Dark KingdomType – RPG
Publisher – Sony CE
Release – November
The PSP Action RPG game comes to its big brother and is expected to feature spectacular graphics and an improved gameplay.
4.Full Auto : battlelinesType – Racing
Publisher – Sega
Release November
Get ready for some sequel to the Xbox 360’s racing action game. This new version of the game features, better graphics, improved gameplay and destructible environment.
Xbox 360 has been launched in India and is one of the hottest items on gamers shopping list. Here is a look on some of its game titles.
1.Dead or Alive Extreme 2Type – Sports
Publisher – Tecmo
Release – October
Dead or Alive is the hottest franchise in terms of fighting games, either one has a console or not, every one has heard about the game. And with its movie releasing in October in US, the game’s popularity is on an alltime high.
2.Forza Motorsport 2 Type – Racing
Publisher – Microsoft
Release – November
Microsoft’s futile attempt at racing game Forza motorsport gets a sequel for the 360, this time it promises to have better graphics, gameplay and loads of multiplayer options.
3.Viva PanitaType – Strategy
Publisher – Microsoft
Release - November
The game is basically aimed at children below the age of 10 most probably. The main aim of the game is to create an environment in the game in which Pinata’s would be attracted to come in. The more pinata’s u get, the better.
4.Gears of WarType – 3rd person Shooter
Publisher – Microsoft
Release – November
Gears of War is one of the most awaited Xbox 360 games. Its trailer at E3 left everyone wanting for more. Based on a Sci – Fi theme with amazing graphics, this third person shooter has already got a huge fan following, plus its demo just rocks.
Nintendo Wii is expected to be available in November, although not very high in terms of features like the Xbox360 or the PS3, the main point of scoring for Wii, is its motion sensing controller which looks just like a remote.
1.Legends of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Type – 3rd person adventure
Publisher – Nintendo
Release – November
Legends of Zelda is touted to be the launch title of Wii, and it should be great fun playing a 3rd person adventure game with the Wii’s controller, allowing one to actually do various things such as throwing and picking up stuff with their hand movement.
2.Metroid Prime 3 : Corruption
Type – Adventure
Publisher – Nintendo
Although this looks like a great Sci – fi adventure game for the Wii, featuring various actions to be controllable from the motion sensing, but sadly it doesn’t feature any multiplayer support,
3.Wii Sports
Type – Sports
Publisher – Nintendo
This is the game to look out for on the Wii, with games such as Baseball, Tennis and other sports game all into one, this game may be the milestone for Wii, Afterall who doesn’t like moving their arms to hit an oncoming return volley the way they like.
4. Red Steel
Type - FPS
Publisher – UbiSoft
The first FPS game for the Wii is based in world of Yakuja crime, and would let one fully exploit the guns and swords. The game should be quite a unique experience to play with the Wii controller.
5. Rayman Raving Rabbids
Type – Platformer
Publisher – UbiSoft’
The game is a collection of various games such as shooting, dancing, and racing to be done by the character Rayman, so that he can get rid of as many rabbits as he can.
6. Tony hawk’s Downhill Jam
Type – Sports
Publisher – Activision
This Tony hawk games is tweaked to full utilize the controller to perform various amazing tricks and stunts on a skateboard.
How can I leave the hottest upcoming PC games, afterall majority of gamers in India still are PC gamers.
1.Warhammer 40000 Dawn of War : Dark crusades
Type – Strategy
Publisher – THQ
Release – October - Available now
Dawn of War series has been one of the most played strategy games now, and has been included in WCG from the last two years. The new expansion pack which is now available adds lots of new features and introduces two more new sides. Its already available now.
2.Age of Empires III : Warchiefs
Type – RTS
Publisher – Microsoft
Release – October - Available now
This is the expansion pack of the widely played AOE series’s third game. It focuses more on the native American races, and thus there are various races whom one has to develop and make strong.
3.Battlefield 2142
Type – FPS
Publisher –Microsoft
Release – October - Available now
The latest in the Battlefield series, BF2142 has amazing graphics and an equally amazingly brilliant AI. The game unlike its predecssors is set in the future world, with various futuristic weapons.
4.Gothic III
Type – RPG
Publisher – Aspyr
Release – October - Available now
This is the new game from Aspyr teaming up with Developer Piranha bytes and it is an open world fantasy RPG game. It has already been released, and it currently getting mixed responses from gamers.
5.World of Warcraft : Burning Crusades
Type – RPG
Publisher – Blizzard
Release – 2007
WOW fever has gripped millions and it has become one of the top selling games all over the world. This expansion is the most awaited thing by all the WOW players. Sad though that it has been delayed from its release date of October.
6.Neverwinter Nights 2
Type –RPG
Publisher – Atari
Release – October - Available now
Neverwinter Nights 2 is the much awaited second game by publishers Atari, it has been in the pipe for quite some time, before going gold a week ago. This fantasy RPG game is another of the awaited sequels by gamers world over.
7.Flight Simulator X
Type – Flight Sim
Publisher – Microsoft
Release – October - Available now
This is the new game in the Flight Simulator series by Microsoft and has come almost after two years than the last Flight Simulator. The game features spectacular graphics, and a varirty of new planes.
8. FEAR extraction point
Type – FPS
Publisher – Vivendi Games
Release – October
When the console version of FEAR becomes available, PC fans of FEAR get the new expansion game to this horror game which is bound to make your hair stand with the intense gameplay.
9.Everquest II : Echos of Faydwer
Type – RPG
Publisher – Sony Online Entetainment
Release – November
Although Everquest never took off properly cause of release of WOW side by side, but it has its share of fanbase. This is the new expansion pack for the game.
10.LOTR : Battle for Middle Earth II – The Witch King
Type – RTS
Publisher – EA
Release – November
LOTR : Battle for Middle earth is one of the most intriguing RTS games, the game has got a huge fan following similar to the movies. The Witch king is the expansion pack to the Second game in the Battle for middle earth series.
CellFactor : Revolution - PC, Xbox 360
Type – FPS
Publisher –
Release – December
Although this game isn’t supposed to be coming in November, but I just couldnt overlook it. If any one has used the PhysX physics card and played the game’s demo, they would understand that this game deserves a special notification. The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is simply superb. The game utilizes the PhysX card to its max potential to bring the game to life.
Source : Living Digital October Issue, IGN.com: Games, Cheats, Movies and More, GameSpot:Interstitial
In case i missed some of the other awaited games, i am sorry to have limited knowledge as i put in what i found easily.:bleh:
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