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Games of 08

Many believe 2007 was the biggest year in video game history. However, 2008 has the potential to match, maybe even surpase, the might of 07. Here's a list of some of the big Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and PC games of 08 with potential release dates according to EBgames [Updated 1/28]:

Devil May Cry 4 (360, PS3, PC) - 2/5

Turok (360, PS3) - 2/5

Lost Odyssey (360) - 2/12

Dynasty Warriors 6 (360, PS3) - 2/19

Tekken 6 (PS3) - 3/1

Army of Two (360, PS3) - 3/4

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) - 3/9

Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 (360, PS3, PC) - 3/11

Haze (PS3, PC) - 3/18, 4/8

Gran Turismo 5 (PS3) - 3/18

Far Cry 2 (PC) - 3/25

Ninja Gaiden 2 (360) - 4/1

End War (360, PS3) - 4/1

Huxley (360, PC) - 4/1

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (360, PS3) - 4/1

Grand Theft Auto IV (360, PS3) - 4/29

Spore (PC) - 5/1

Unreal Tournament III (360) - 5/1

Resident Evil 5 (360) - 5/5

Too Human (Xbox 360) - 5/6

Soul Calibur IV (360, PS3) - 6/2

Splinter Cell: Conviction (360, PC) - 6/3

Battlefield: Bad Company (360, PS3) - 6/3

Warhammer Online (PC) - 6/10

Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3) - 6/17

Left 4 Dead (360, PC) - 6/18

Halo Wars (360) - 7/1

Mercenaries 2 (360, PS3, PC) - 8/25

Killzone 2 (PS3) - 9/1

Age of Conan (PC) - 9/1

LittleBigPlanet (PS3) - 9/2

Fallout 3 (360, PS3, PC) - 9/9

Prototype (360, PS3, PC) - 9/15

Ghostbusters (360, PS3, PC, Wii) - 10/7

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King (PC) - 11/3

Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) - 12/1

StarCraft II (PC) - 12/3

Babe of the Week: Keira Knightley

Last week it was Angelina Jolie, now it's Keira Knightley.

Holiday Buyer's Guide: PS3

Hey everyone, I am gonna be taking over the holiday buyer's guide for the PS3 and PC.
First up, the PS3

There are quite a few hit titles worth getting this holiday season for the PS3

Uncharted: Drakes Fortune
This fun game is published by Naughty Dog, the creators of Crash Bandicoot, and Jak and Daxter. You take the role of Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter whos plane crash lands on an island. Seperated from his friend, Nathan must traverse through this vivdly portrayed jungle, survive gun fights with pirates and other foes, using a Gears of War style cover system. But this has truly great graphics and character animations. Definitely a must buy for PS3 owners.

Assassins Creed
Getting some mixed reviews, Assassins Creed nevertheless is one of the best games and most innovative of this year. Amazing graphics combined with the ability to climb and building lets you experience the breath of huge cities. Taking place during the third crusade, you, guess what, assassinate people. Having some interesting twists along the storyline, Assassins Creed is an action packed game, worth getting for any console.

Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
The dastardly duo is back in their first next-gen (or current gen nowadays) installment. Boasting an enormous variety of quarky weapons, R&C Future is a highly polished and refined with the best elements that everyone loved from the previous games. Fast paced action, fun platforming, and comedic characters: get it.

Call of Duty 4
Want a hardcore shooter with great gameplay, and amazing multiplayer? Well this is it. Not much else to say.

Warhawk
This is an alternative (or get both) for CoD4 in terms of multiplayer. Taking battle to the skies or to the ground, Warhawk is a multiplayer only game (however its only $40) that lets you use the PS3's Sixaxis motion controller to fly your Warhawk plane through the skies blasting your opponents. Polished to the bone, Warhawk proves to be fast paced and fun.

Some others worth mentioning: Virtua Fighter 5, Rock Band/Guitar Hero III, Motorstorm, and of course Resistance: Fall of Man (yes I know it came out last year)

That's about it! Check out the other Holiday Buyer Guides. Deathwish did one for the 360 and the Wii, and look out for my PC guide soon!

Holiday Buyer's Guide: Wii

Hey! Christmas and Hanukah (Jewmas) are coming up soon and you need to know what to spend money on!

Nintendo's little white Wii has been quite popular since its release last Fall and is still hard to find in stores. If you already own one, you'll be happy to know that the game drought is over and you can happily play with your Wii once again.

Super Mario Galaxy

If you need any reason to own a Wii, the latest Mario installment is it. Super Mario Galaxy has received amazing reviews across the board and is sure to be a Game of the Year nominee. If you can only get one Wii game this Holiday season, Mario is your man.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Probably the first FPS on the Wii to feature competent controls, Samus's latest adventure doesn't disappoint. If you are looking for a good game to complement your Wii, look no further than Metroid Prime 3.

Resident Evil 4

Well, sure, it already came out for the Gamecube and PS2, but Resident Evil 4 is a great game none the less and shouldn't be missed. If you like being scared out of your wits, RE4 will make you happy. Plus, the Wiimote works great for killing zombies (or w/e the hell they are).

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

If you missed out on Twlight Princess when it launched with the Wii, now is your chance to play what some reviewers say is the best Zelda game yet.

Holiday Buyer's Guide: Xbox 360

Hey! Christmas and Hanukah (Jewmas) are coming up soon and you need to know what to spend money on!

Everyone owns an Xbox 360 (except Yigginz), but its huge selection of games may be too intimidating for some. Here are the must-have titles this Holiday Season.

Halo 3
Sure, everyone already owns Halo 3 (except Yigginz), but it still tops the 360's list. The campaign is epic and the multiplayer will keep you playing for years to come. New DLC maps are being released on December 11th.


Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
COD4 (not a species of fish) has received great reviews and is a definite nominee for Game of the Year. The campaign is intense, though short, and the fast-paced multiplayer will surely keep you entertained. If you are going to get only one game this Holiday (assuming you already have Halo 3), COD4 should be it.


Mass Effect
From BioWare, the makers of Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire, comes Mass Effect. It may look like a standard sci-fi shooter, but it is an RPG at heart. You can customize your character and choose a class (engineer, soldier, or biotic). The dialogue system feels natural as you can even interrupt what others are saying.


Assassin's Creed
This one is tough. Reviews have been mixed; I've seen scores ranging from 6.5 to 10. Reviews have said the game has a hate/love combat system. The ability to navigate around the entire city (well 3 of them actually) is great. The graphics are great, but there are issues with framerate and tear. If you're looking for a GTA style sandbox game set in during the Crusades, Assassin's Creed is for you.


Now, you may have noticed that I left off BioShock and The Orange Box. Well I found BioShock to be a great game (though not for the weak-of-heart) but I didn't find a whole lot of replayability. I would definitely suggest renting it, but I think you should only buy it if you are already buying the other games on the list, or if you really want to harvest Little Sisters. Now for The Orange Box, the only reason I don't have it on the list is because I think it is better suited for the PC. Why? Because Garry's Mod. So, if you own a decent computer for gaming, you should buy it. Oh and a word for the wise: the cake is a lie.

Future Weapons

Mack is back with a new season of Future Weapons (on Discovery) premiering Thursdays at 11pm. Click here for more info.

Man vs Wild

If you've watched Man vs Wild before, you'll be happy to know that Bear Grylls is back with new episodes. If you haven't watched the show, shame on you. For more information, click here.

Babe of the Week: Angelina Jolie

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Possible GOTY Noms

This Holiday season has seen many big name titles that could end up as Game of the Year 2007. I'll break down potential nominess based on IGN reviews. It'll be a close race.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii) - 9.5

BioShock (360/PC) - 9.7

World in Conflict (PC) - 9.3

Halo 3 (360) - 9.5

The Orange Box (360/PC/PS3) - 9.5

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3) - 9.4

Call of Duty 4 (360/PC/PS3) - 9.4

Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) - 9.7

Crysis (PC) - 9.4

Assassin's Creed (360/PS3) - 7.7

Mass Effect (360) - 9.4

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3) - 9.1

Unreal Tournament 3 (PC) - 9.0

New Games This Week 11-12-07

Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) - 11/12
Assassin's Creed (PS3/360) - 11/13
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (PS3/360/PC) - 11/13
Crysis (PC) - 11/13
Black Site: Area 51 (360/PC) - 11/12

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