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Bindibadgi · 8th Aug 2008, 08:40

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/...preview-2008/1

The Summer is already dying and we find ourselves moving ever closer to Christmas - the time when all the good games will burst onto shelves like over-ripe pimples under pressure. Check out our guide to find out which games we're excited about this year...

Elz · 8th Aug 2008, 08:57

There are a lot of games there that I'm eager to get my hands on, but I think I'm most looking forward to Mirrors Edge - that game looks stunning beyond belief, I hope it plays as fluid as it moves

liratheal · 8th Aug 2008, 09:02

I'm really looking forward to Mirrors Edge - It just sounds like a really fun game, and will be the first non-violence focused game I've ever bought for a console..

That said, Fallout 3, RA3, they both look fun too.

yakyb · 8th Aug 2008, 09:07

im only interested in Ra3 and possibly far cry 2 tbh

kenco_uk · 8th Aug 2008, 09:48

So many awesome-sounding games, so little game-playing time

sotu1 · 8th Aug 2008, 09:58

I'm with the bit-tech here, there's not as many OMG must have games here, like bioshock, but there is a fresher variety i think. I've been largely unexcited by this years release schedule and gone quite retro but when i get my hands on Civ DS....well....I'll see you after one more turn...

liratheal · 8th Aug 2008, 10:00

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Originally Posted by kenco_uk

So many awesome-sounding games, so little game-playing time

If only we could take maternity leave..

DougEdey · 8th Aug 2008, 10:03

You're missing out on Gears Of War Two!

And Fable 2, but that one may just be me!

Blademrk · 8th Aug 2008, 10:36

nope, those are two of the games I'm looking forward to the most.

Krikkit · 8th Aug 2008, 10:37

Argh... Such a massive lineup of awesome games. I'm definately going to fail my degree this winter...

[edit] By the way, if anyone fancies watching more Mirror's edge footage, gametrailers.com have more footage, and in HD too.

liratheal · 8th Aug 2008, 10:43

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Originally Posted by DougEdey

You're missing out on Gears Of War Two!

And Fable 2, but that one may just be me!

I would be looking forward to Fable 2, but the promises Molyneux made about Fable 1 and what was actually in Fable 1 are still pretty raw for me. That and his constant talking crap (Okay, saying in a few interviews, as if it was actually something worth the time) shortly after the game (Sand goose anyone?) I know not much has been promised, if anything, but I'm still very dubious and am waiting for the actual game before I get my hopes up.

I'd say it's a given that 90% of people are going to be scoring GoW2, it can go without saying

wuyanxu · 8th Aug 2008, 10:49

RA3 here i come

RA3 with coop levels ==> me failing my exams with my flatmates

liratheal · 8th Aug 2008, 10:50

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Originally Posted by wuyanxu

RA3 here i come

RA3 with coop levels ==> me failing my exams with my flatmates

Failing for a good cause, though.

A very good cause.

impar · 8th Aug 2008, 11:18

Greetings!

Since Mirror Edge will be published by EA, what kind of DRM infection will there be?

Bauul · 8th Aug 2008, 11:38

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Originally Posted by impar

Greetings!

Since Mirror Edge will be published by EA, what kind of DRM infection will there be?

Lol, do you ever talk about anything else? Who cares what the publisher is if the games good? And we all get that you have issue with DRM, but I imagine you're going to be very thin on the ground for AAA titles to play if you never allow any kind of DRM into your system. Even if you do only get to play it three times because the DRM doesn't work how it's supposed to, it's still worth it for the Â£15 you can get most games for off eBay the moment they come out. Hell, two cinema tickets will set you back that much anyway, and you don't get to keep anything forever when you go to that.

N19h7m4r3 · 8th Aug 2008, 11:46

Completely forgot about Warhammer Online!

It's due for release 18th September.

impar · 8th Aug 2008, 11:58

Greetings!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bauul

..., do you ever talk about anything else?

I do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bauul

Who cares what the publisher is if the games good?

I usually dont care.

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Originally Posted by Bauul

..., but I imagine you're going to be very thin on the ground for AAA titles to play if you never allow any kind of DRM into your system.

I have DRMed games installed in my system. Only not the limited activation kind.

Juppun · 8th Aug 2008, 11:59

LittleBigPlanet, Mirror's Edge, Fable 2, Fallout 3, Warhammer Online, Red Alert 3, Spore... it's gonna be one cracking winter

Stickeh · 8th Aug 2008, 12:18

LittleBigPlanet looks awesome fun, but not got a ps3, so i'll be round tad's house...

Trackmania DS looks almost spot on to the pc's version in gameplay, the graphics look nice, and it looks really fluid! I just think it won't be as fun as if it were fully online, playable with 30+ people!

Apoca1yps0 · 8th Aug 2008, 12:25

No Warhammer online?

8th Aug 2008, 08:40	#1
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8th Aug 2008, 08:57	#2
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8th Aug 2008, 09:02	#3
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8th Aug 2008, 09:48	#5
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8th Aug 2008, 09:58	#6
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8th Aug 2008, 10:03	#8
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8th Aug 2008, 10:36	#9
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8th Aug 2008, 10:37	#10
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8th Aug 2008, 10:49	#12
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8th Aug 2008, 11:18	#14
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8th Aug 2008, 11:46	#16
N19h7m4r3 What's a Dremel? Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 18	Completely forgot about Warhammer Online! It's due for release 18th September.

8th Aug 2008, 11:59	#18
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8th Aug 2008, 12:18	#19
Stickeh Help me , Help you. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 2,574	LittleBigPlanet looks awesome fun, but not got a ps3, so i'll be round tad's house... Trackmania DS looks almost spot on to the pc's version in gameplay, the graphics look nice, and it looks really fluid! I just think it won't be as fun as if it were fully online, playable with 30+ people! __________________ Guns don't kill people, kids who play videogames kill people.

8th Aug 2008, 12:25	#20
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