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The_Pope · 27th Jan 2006, 12:00

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Post YOUR Most Wanted Games for the coming year, and importantly, WHY you think they are titles people should watch out for.

Hamish · 27th Jan 2006, 12:15

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars without a doubt my most wanted game of 2006
because it combines the best bits of ET/rtcw, quake and ut2004
objective based MP, Stroggies and cool Vehicles

Ut2007 is probably second on my list, for obvious reasons

looking forward to HL2:Aftermath too, cos hl2 rocked

Star Wars: Empire at War, cos its Star Wars and the demo was good if really short (the space combat was awesome

nothing like unleashing a squadron of x-wings on some poor unsuspecting tie fighters

)

Supreme Commander looks cool too but i havent really looked into it much
Halo is still overrated imo

DNF, lol just lol, if it gets released this year i will be shocked and amazed

crayfish · 27th Jan 2006, 12:27

Ah, you reminded me about Duke Nuken Forever!

The article mentions the developers might be trying to do something special, but what exactly is the exciting thing.

Perhaps they've found a way of getting graphics properly photo-realistic. Or it could be some kind of new gameplay feature. Maybe they're doing things with sound that've never been done before.

Graphically though, if it's released this year, I can't see it looking better than anything else being released in 2006, so maybe my previous statement was wishful thinking

EDIT:

Or perhaps they'll fool us all by making it a Revolution launch title

[cibyr] · 27th Jan 2006, 12:30

STALKER: because I need a good SP FPS
The Specialists 3.0: Because I still play TS2 more than any other MP game

Far Cry 2 (if it gets released this year) because the first one rocked and the tech demo video looks awesome!

kye · 27th Jan 2006, 12:31

The Witcher - Because its adult, and inspired by the Fallout series

it looks sexy and should be really good. Although i dont think they have a publisher yet

Kye.

Leeum · 27th Jan 2006, 12:37

Bully and Dukey look class!

K · 27th Jan 2006, 12:38

Only 3 games on that list remotely interest me, personally. The innovative ones, in particular: Spore and Shadow of the Colossus. Aftermath should be interesting too.

We Love Katamari: I'd argue that this is far more anticipated than Ico 2. An absolute cult sensation, particularly within the games industry itself. Proof that games can get released in Western territories when the underground shout out about it enough. This is due out next Friday and every PS2 owner that considers themselves a fan of games that are FUN should buy this.

Zelda - Twilight Princess: How'd this get overlooked? Ridiculous. It looks to be every bit as good as The Ocarina of Time.

Bad Day L.A: A moving piece of artwork. All the graphics design is by uber-cool art duo Kozyndan and the game is being developed by American McGee and co. This will be something very special, if it's pulled off properly.

Guitar Hero: Oh yes, what other game will give you extra points for playing the guitar tilted almost vertical? Let's SHRED! Could be massive.

Animal Crossing - Wild World: With one of the fastest growing internet communities ever, the DS has proved itself worthy of mention. With this, it will only get bigger and bigger. Outselling almost everything else in Japan and the US this Christmas, it can only mean we're next for the game with no actual point.

Sam & Max: What respectable PC gamer is NOT looking forward to this. Only the ones that haven't played the original, I'd assume.

Bindibadgi · 27th Jan 2006, 12:42

Twilight Princess, STALKER (Vapourware), Far Cry 2, Resident Evil 5 (although due for early 07 now), Aftermath (cause we've ALL wanted to play as Alyx), UT2K7 (for sheer visual sexyness).

Basically, whatever hits and looks like a worth while play.

SyxPak · 27th Jan 2006, 13:04

Armed Assault

Darv · 27th Jan 2006, 13:05

Twilight Princess is top of my list. I'm also looking forward to anything Revolution, Metroid Prime Hunters and Resi 5.

FredsFriend · 27th Jan 2006, 13:17

Spore looks absolutely fantastic. And if it is all that it claims to be could change the way lots of games are developed. Very rightly holds the top spot

phuzz · 27th Jan 2006, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by K

We Love Katamari: I'd argue that this is far more anticipated than Ico 2. An absolute cult sensation, particularly within the games industry itself. Proof that games can get released in Western territories when the underground shout out about it enough. This is due out next Friday and every PS2 owner that considers themselves a fan of games that are FUN should buy this.

I have no money (ie, barely enough to feed myself, let alone my hardware adiction), but I've still pre-ordered this. This really ought to just budge out Shadow of the Colossus coz, dare I say it, it promises to be slightly more fun.
Although does anyone else get the impression that this really ought to be a Nintendo game?

M_D_K · 27th Jan 2006, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by phuzz

I have no money (ie, barely enough to feed myself, let alone my hardware adiction), but I've still pre-ordered this. This really ought to just budge out Shadow of the Colossus coz, dare I say it, it promises to be slightly more fun.
Although does anyone else get the impression that this really ought to be a Nintendo game?

Bring on the PSP version

i thinkits out or coming soon not sure need to check but i will propbably buy it its a great game on the PS2 had an import version

.

Morgan.

Cheese · 27th Jan 2006, 13:36

Elder Scrolls IV all the way! But then I am an RPG kinda guy...

Bindibadgi · 27th Jan 2006, 13:54

Do they have Katamari for any other platform?

NoMercy · 27th Jan 2006, 14:05

1) Neverwinter Nights 2
2) Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

- And I couln't give a rats arse about Duke Nukem, games so old unless theve re-done all the graphics it'll be a generation behind when it does finally come out.

Darkedge · 27th Jan 2006, 14:13

No Prey? No Dead Rising? I'd take either over 'Bully' as that seems to be an exercise in publicity.

What about Tabula Rasa? A FPS MMORPG and the return of the creator of the Ultima series.. How about Huxley?
No you mention UT2007, same game prettier graphics - bored now and I have to say including DNF was pointless as nothing is known, no engine is even confirmed, and no screenshots for 3 years!

Test Drive Unlimited - taking driving into mmo territory or Auto Assault Vehicle MMORPG FPS?

Think there is are quite a few more too look foward to but at least you got a nice variation in that article.

(and for me I'm looking forward to some others have mentioned e.g. Quake Wars, STALKER, Far Cry 2, Alan Wake, Oblivion, Spore, Sam & Max, etc...)

Jokkocze · 27th Jan 2006, 14:56

So nobody's looking forward to oblivion?! (other than Darkedge)
I've got no doubts that oblivion will be the most played game (at least by me) this year. Played Morrowind for 1000 hours+, and oblivion will be even bigger!
Im also looking forward to Spore, UT2k7, Far Cry 2 and Empire at War (yeah, I think the demo ruled..)

And as Darkedge said, something from the creators of the Ultima series would rule.. Perhaps a new Ultima game that've been developed for years and years, in total silence?! Would be cool.. really cool..

Darkedge · 27th Jan 2006, 15:03

Tabula Rasa is what Garriot has been working on:
http://www.playtr.com/

eek · 27th Jan 2006, 15:17

Let's face it, it's all about Defcon - It's gonna be another classic from te Intoversion team!

27th Jan 2006, 12:00	#1
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27th Jan 2006, 12:30	#4
[cibyr] Sometimes posts here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A sunburnt country Posts: 749	STALKER: because I need a good SP FPS The Specialists 3.0: Because I still play TS2 more than any other MP game Far Cry 2 (if it gets released this year) because the first one rocked and the tech demo video looks awesome! __________________ I guess aTrack being no longer supported by bit-tech means it really is dead...

27th Jan 2006, 12:38	#7
K say whoa Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Warwick Posts: 5,537	Only 3 games on that list remotely interest me, personally. The innovative ones, in particular: Spore and Shadow of the Colossus. Aftermath should be interesting too. We Love Katamari: I'd argue that this is far more anticipated than Ico 2. An absolute cult sensation, particularly within the games industry itself. Proof that games can get released in Western territories when the underground shout out about it enough. This is due out next Friday and every PS2 owner that considers themselves a fan of games that are FUN should buy this. Zelda - Twilight Princess: How'd this get overlooked? Ridiculous. It looks to be every bit as good as The Ocarina of Time. Bad Day L.A: A moving piece of artwork. All the graphics design is by uber-cool art duo Kozyndan and the game is being developed by American McGee and co. This will be something very special, if it's pulled off properly. Guitar Hero: Oh yes, what other game will give you extra points for playing the guitar tilted almost vertical? Let's SHRED! Could be massive. Animal Crossing - Wild World: With one of the fastest growing internet communities ever, the DS has proved itself worthy of mention. With this, it will only get bigger and bigger. Outselling almost everything else in Japan and the US this Christmas, it can only mean we're next for the game with no actual point. Sam & Max: What respectable PC gamer is NOT looking forward to this. Only the ones that haven't played the original, I'd assume. __________________ 15GB 3G iPod - 16GB 3G iPhone 24" iMac - 2.66 GHz - 4GB RAM - 640 GB HDD - 500GB WD MyBook - 40" Samsung M87

27th Jan 2006, 12:42	#8
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,228	Twilight Princess, STALKER (Vapourware), Far Cry 2, Resident Evil 5 (although due for early 07 now), Aftermath (cause we've ALL wanted to play as Alyx), UT2K7 (for sheer visual sexyness). Basically, whatever hits and looks like a worth while play. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

27th Jan 2006, 13:17	#11
FredsFriend Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Peadobrough Posts: 485	Spore looks absolutely fantastic. And if it is all that it claims to be could change the way lots of games are developed. Very rightly holds the top spot __________________ BOO

27th Jan 2006, 12:15	#2
Hamish I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London Posts: 3,587	Enemy Territory: Quake Wars without a doubt my most wanted game of 2006 because it combines the best bits of ET/rtcw, quake and ut2004 objective based MP, Stroggies and cool Vehicles Ut2007 is probably second on my list, for obvious reasons looking forward to HL2:Aftermath too, cos hl2 rocked Star Wars: Empire at War, cos its Star Wars and the demo was good if really short (the space combat was awesome nothing like unleashing a squadron of x-wings on some poor unsuspecting tie fighters ) Supreme Commander looks cool too but i havent really looked into it much Halo is still overrated imo DNF, lol just lol, if it gets released this year i will be shocked and amazed

27th Jan 2006, 12:27	#3
crayfish Amazing scenes! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 597	Ah, you reminded me about Duke Nuken Forever! The article mentions the developers might be trying to do something special, but what exactly is the exciting thing. Perhaps they've found a way of getting graphics properly photo-realistic. Or it could be some kind of new gameplay feature. Maybe they're doing things with sound that've never been done before. Graphically though, if it's released this year, I can't see it looking better than anything else being released in 2006, so maybe my previous statement was wishful thinking EDIT: Or perhaps they'll fool us all by making it a Revolution launch title

27th Jan 2006, 12:31	#5
kye Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 267	The Witcher - Because its adult, and inspired by the Fallout series it looks sexy and should be really good. Although i dont think they have a publisher yet Kye.

27th Jan 2006, 12:37	#6
Leeum Mod Master Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,487	Bully and Dukey look class!

27th Jan 2006, 13:04	#9
SyxPak Minimodder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gaillimh Posts: 25	Armed Assault

27th Jan 2006, 13:05	#10
Darv Bling!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St Albans, UK Posts: 1,666	Twilight Princess is top of my list. I'm also looking forward to anything Revolution, Metroid Prime Hunters and Resi 5.

27th Jan 2006, 13:36	#14
Cheese Doc Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cambridge, UK. Posts: 4,609	Elder Scrolls IV all the way! But then I am an RPG kinda guy...

27th Jan 2006, 13:54	#15
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,228	Do they have Katamari for any other platform? __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

27th Jan 2006, 14:05	#16
NoMercy Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: England Posts: 159	1) Neverwinter Nights 2 2) Enemy Territory: Quake Wars - And I couln't give a rats arse about Duke Nukem, games so old unless theve re-done all the graphics it'll be a generation behind when it does finally come out.

27th Jan 2006, 14:13	#17
Darkedge Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 334	No Prey? No Dead Rising? I'd take either over 'Bully' as that seems to be an exercise in publicity. What about Tabula Rasa? A FPS MMORPG and the return of the creator of the Ultima series.. How about Huxley? No you mention UT2007, same game prettier graphics - bored now and I have to say including DNF was pointless as nothing is known, no engine is even confirmed, and no screenshots for 3 years! Test Drive Unlimited - taking driving into mmo territory or Auto Assault Vehicle MMORPG FPS? Think there is are quite a few more too look foward to but at least you got a nice variation in that article. (and for me I'm looking forward to some others have mentioned e.g. Quake Wars, STALKER, Far Cry 2, Alan Wake, Oblivion, Spore, Sam & Max, etc...)

27th Jan 2006, 14:56	#18
Jokkocze Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 815	So nobody's looking forward to oblivion?! (other than Darkedge) I've got no doubts that oblivion will be the most played game (at least by me) this year. Played Morrowind for 1000 hours+, and oblivion will be even bigger! Im also looking forward to Spore, UT2k7, Far Cry 2 and Empire at War (yeah, I think the demo ruled..) And as Darkedge said, something from the creators of the Ultima series would rule.. Perhaps a new Ultima game that've been developed for years and years, in total silence?! Would be cool.. really cool.. __________________ Main rig: Intel C2D E8400 @ 3.91ghz \| 6GB Corsair Dominator \| EVGA GTX 280 SSC \| ASUS P5E \| 1x150gb Raptor & 3tb storage \| 550w Corsair PSU \| 2x Samsung T220 HTPC: Intel C2D E8400 \| 2GB Corsair XMS \| XFX 8800GT 512mb (Passive) \| ASUS P5Q-VM \| 4x1.5TB \| 550w Corsair PSU \| Sony 46V4500

27th Jan 2006, 15:03	#19
Darkedge Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 334	Tabula Rasa is what Garriot has been working on: http://www.playtr.com/

27th Jan 2006, 15:17	#20
eek CAMRA ***. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in meh own little world Posts: 1,506	Let's face it, it's all about Defcon - It's gonna be another classic from te Intoversion team!