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- brentsienna, on 12/17/2007, -10/+149Shouldn't Spore be in this list?
- Shogi, on 12/17/2007, -17/+142Wii Fit? Are ***** KIDDING me?
- Tikkimann, on 12/17/2007, -0/+119hold up, maybe I'm missing something here...
Why is PCWorld doing an article on anticipated video games, where 9/10 games on the list aren't playable on PC? - Beerage, on 12/17/2007, -1/+109Burnout is more anticipated than GTA IV? No way...
2007 had some amazing games, looking forward to 2008 :D - vincenzo7, on 12/17/2007, -5/+62starcraft 2, too human, warhammer online, age of conan, all missing from the list. just to name a few.
. - cozamonkey, on 12/17/2007, -5/+59"Mario Kart is a series that has always delivered quality with the notable exception of Double Dash."
How the hell was Double Dash not a quality game? - BlueSkyfish, on 12/17/2007, -7/+53WTF, they're still making games for N-Gage?
- inactive, on 12/17/2007, -13/+46Spore has been "most anticipated" for too long. By now, it's received more than its fair share of praise for a game that hasn't been released, so I think we should hold off until we see a product.
- slappy117, on 12/17/2007, -6/+38no one likes spore ?
- XBSHX, on 12/17/2007, -4/+36Starcraft 2 isn't on there? That should be very high if not #1.
- howzitgoin88, on 12/17/2007, -5/+36Yeah. And what about Duke Nukem Forever?
- Everts02, on 12/17/2007, -2/+3010. Wii Fit (Wii)Wii Fit
This isn't really a game, which is why it ranks so low on my list, but Wii Fit is definitely an anticipated title. It brings one of the most different peripherals ever seen -- the Wii Balance Board -- and promises to be the best way to make a workout fun since the debut of Wii Sports in November of last year.
9. Soul Calibur IV (PS3, Xbox 360)
Soul Calibur IV
Not necessarily a revolution of the genre like II was, but this incarnation of Soul Calibur is the first next-gen and the screen grabs that Namco Bandai are releasing look incredible. Never have the characters' clothes looked more realistic, and if they've taken a cue from the audience reaction to Soul Calibur III, this could be a return to form for the series. Definitely a must play for me.
8. Mario Kart (Wii)
Mario Kart for Wii Mario Kart is a series that has always delivered quality with the notable exception of Double Dash. Going back to the single rider formula that was incredibly successful in Super Mario Kart, Super Mario Kart 64 and Super Mario Kart for the DS, this looks to be a great multiplayer experience. As of now, Nintendo is still calling this a 16-player online multiplayer endeavor, and the inclusion of motorcycles could make or break the game. This could be the best Mario Kart yet, or it could just be another gimmick.
7. GTA IV (PS3, Xbox 360)
Grand Theft Auto IV The Grand Theft Auto series, like Mario Kart and Soul Calibur, hasn't seen a ton of change over the years, but it's the way this game looks that could be the difference. Like the other two, this is the first next-gen game for the series and this could be the prettiest we've ever seen Liberty City look. Expect controversy around this game, and a fun experience, if not a predictable one.
6. Burnout Paradise (PS3, Xbox 360)
Burnout ParadiseThe graphics I've seen from Burnout Paradise have been amazing. This is a series that has produced one fun game after another, and has had the ability to make it feel fresh and new each time. If there was one game on this list that I could endorse as a 'must buy', this would have to be it. Burnout Revenge was and is one of my most played games and this one shouldn't be any different. What other racing game rewards vehicular malfeasance with turbo?
5. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl There has been more press on this game than almost any other, as Nintendo has shifted the hype train into full speed for Brawl's 2008 appearance. Originally this was scheduled to be released much earlier -- like this Christmas -- but was delayed until 2008 to give it that extra polish. But don't worry about this one, I can only expect it to be as addictive and fun a party fighter as the last two were. The inclusion of Pit from Kid Icarus, Snake from Metal Gear Solid and Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehog can't hurt either.
4. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS, N-Gage)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed This is a biggie for me, as a huge fan of the Dark Forces series, since Lucasarts has touted this as the biggest and most fantastic Jedi game yet. It's taking the force powers to a whole new level, and from the little I've seen of the game, it looks 'impressive, most impressive.' Sorry, geek moment there. You get to play as Anakin Skywalker's -- see Darth Vader -- padewan that no one knew about. But seriously, in the trailer, the protagonist is pulling a Star Destroyer out of the sky and crashing it into the earth in front of him. Yeah. It should be very cool. Also, couldn't get a screenshot for this one since they're not released yet, so check out this concept art in the meantime to get an idea of what it will look like at the Force Unleashed trailer on its official site.
3. Fallout 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
Fallout 3 Fallout 3 makes the list purely because it looks like Bethesda has this one cooking as a pet project. All I can say is that from reading their development blogs and seeing screenshots of the ongoing project, this looks like a game that has been made from the ground up for the real fans of the Fallout series. While it is a departure from the three-quarter perspective, turn-based adventure that was the first two games, released 10 years ago, it looks like this game will stay completely faithful to the post-apocalyptic environment and quirky dialog that made the series so great. The contest they held for fans to be able to create a perk for the game just shows how much they care about the community created with the first two games.
2. Resident Evil 5 (PS3, Xbox 360)
Resident Evil 5 While it is another next-gen incarnation of a beloved series, Resident Evil 5 looks to make a step in a different direction in both gameplay and graphics. The trailer to this game alone scares me, so I have no idea how I'll be able to play it. Probably lights on, with a few friends present, but it's the new gameplay elements that could make this an instant classic like its forbear, Resident Evil 4. It's set in the desert, so if you stay outside in the sunshine for too long, you'll take damage from the extreme temperature. But if you go inside, you face zombies, in the dark, at close quarters. Should be a challenge and a great game to play.
1. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Out of all the games on this list, I feel like I know the most about this one which makes it an easier choice for number one. Everything I've seen -- and I do mean everything -- has looked incredible. Not only does it look like a next-gen game should look, but the way Konami has enhanced the controls for Solid Snake is ridiculous. It's not that the first three games handled poorly, but Snake is seeing an enhanced sneak suit, complete camouflage, targeted attacks, a robot drone scout...I mean the list goes on and on. The trailers look infinitely cool and it's probably the only game on this list where you play as an old man, which doesn't seem cool until you see just how well it plays. I watched the E3 coverage of this, along with the breakdown of the new controls, and it looks like they've taken this series and the entire espionage genre to a new level. This is also one of the few PS3 console exclusives, but the real question is, how long will it stay that way? - fusama, on 12/17/2007, -5/+32Buried for not including Spore.
Or any PC games in a PC World article... - crushfan, on 12/17/2007, -2/+28Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.. Oh god, I want it so..
- ziki, on 12/17/2007, -2/+28$$$
- Shogi, on 12/17/2007, -1/+24The PSP ports are an awful bar to measure the series by. They aren't very good, particularly because they are a departure from the canonical story/characters which is the most important aspect of the series, and the gameplay was a departure from the real games which is another important aspect. Believe me, those PSP ports are NOT MGS.
Do yourself a huge favor, go back and play Metal Gear Solid/Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes or Metal Gear Solid 3. Both are fantastic games in their own right and the story in those two are the strongest in the series. You may not particularly fall in love with the more slow paced stealth style of the games, but the story and characters are really what grab you in MGS. - KnockoutNerd, on 12/17/2007, -2/+23I can't wait for Brawl and Soul Caliber IV, '08 is going to be a great year for fighters.
and RE 5 is slated for 2009, but it would make the year a hell of a lot better if it wasn't. - Rickler, on 12/17/2007, -2/+23.....^you^
- bdub92, on 12/17/2007, -6/+262008 just might beat out 2007 in terms of line-up, and that is one damn impressive feat.
- LordSeth, on 12/17/2007, -2/+21I am going to have to take a few days off work when Metal Gear Solid comes out.
- Gizza, on 12/17/2007, -0/+19Actually 'defiantly' probably works better in that sentence in this case.
- 3tcp, on 12/17/2007, -0/+18You'd think that PC world would put a few PC games on it's list. It didn't even specify console games but I have to assume that's what they meant given the obvious choices that weren't on there.
- charliejane, on 12/17/2007, -15/+33It's all about Fallout...
- heartless_, on 12/17/2007, -0/+17Exactly what I was wondering.
- Pake, on 12/17/2007, -3/+20This is a console only list from what I can tell. It's missing Age of Conan, Starcraft II, and Spore if it was truly a top 10 across all platforms.
- bluetytanium, on 12/17/2007, -14/+30Brawl is not #1.
That is a problem. - cptsmidge, on 12/17/2007, -1/+16Like where the hell is Spore?
- Disease, on 12/17/2007, -1/+164. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS, N-Gage)
The Force Unleashed is even being released on the N-Gage, yet I don't get a PC version? Where does this make sense... - BlueSkyfish, on 12/17/2007, -0/+14If by higher, you mean a bigger number that 10, then yeah. No More Heroes deserves it more, imo.
- Four20, on 12/17/2007, -0/+14i know right, double dash took it to the next level
- 1337Einstein, on 12/17/2007, -0/+13He played pong and instantly knew nothing could top it.
- Riggs, on 12/17/2007, -2/+15What happened to all the PC Games? Isn't this a PC World article? Spore should definitely be in the top 3 of this list anyways..
- Durinthal, on 12/17/2007, -0/+12Twilight Princess was a launch title for the Wii and out for the Gamecube in December last year, so nix that one.
- crushfan, on 12/17/2007, -0/+12Thanks for explaining. I'll give them a try.
- cycac, on 12/17/2007, -4/+16No GT5? Boo...
- indiancompanion, on 12/17/2007, -0/+11don't count on star craft 2, although it would be amazing if it did make it to 08
- nshady, on 12/17/2007, -0/+11I know, what's with all the DD hating? I really liked the game - and I still get the game when friends are over. Plus, it's the only game my sister and her friends would ever sit down and play without me.
- HueytheFreeman, on 12/17/2007, -10/+20I'm not sure that 2008 will rival 2007, but I was thinking along those lines. Think of all the crazy, amazing games that came this year, and 2008 to beat that? I mean, for PC, you've got Call of Duty 4, Portal, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Team Fortress 2, Crysis, Unreal Tournament III, and Bioshock. For Wii you've got Super Mario Galaxy, and Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. For Xbox360, you've got Halo 3 (some of you might disagree, but there's no doubt it has a strong presence) and Mass Effect (I won't relist the PC games I've already mentioned). I didn't include the PS3 because it isn't really being looked at, and most of its good games are available on PC/XBOX360.
- xxA7XxaDdiCtxx, on 12/17/2007, -2/+12Play Metal Gear Solid:Twin Snakes for GC or Metal Gear Solid 3:Snake Eater and come back to tell us how your opinion changed
- Takumi831, on 12/17/2007, -0/+10D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y, my bad.
- XBSHX, on 12/17/2007, -3/+12Don't talk about what you don't know anything about. "too big of a file" its not a single file.
- neo1513, on 12/17/2007, -0/+9To explain without being pretentious, the Wii isn't powerful enough for the developers
- 42Vindictive, on 12/17/2007, -3/+12CONFIRMED FOR BRAWL
- Four20, on 12/17/2007, -1/+9I thought the same thing
- gbro, on 12/17/2007, -0/+8Agreed. It should be there instead of Burnout paradise, a game which I heard about for the first time in this article.
- NotOptium, on 12/17/2007, -3/+11I would agree if MGS4 wasn't in that list. But alas...
- inactive, on 12/17/2007, -1/+9yeh, except that this is the most anticipated games of 2008, not 2015.
- inactive, on 12/17/2007, -4/+11ummm Starcraft II anyone?
- blaket, on 12/17/2007, -1/+8Exactly, having a timely release isn't something that anyone could accuse Blizzard of being able to deliver
- iofthestorm, on 12/17/2007, -3/+10WTF? Brawl is the most hyped game? Where are the brawl soda flavors? Nintendo makes great games but they hardly market at all. The only reason Brawl gets so much press is because everyone's excited about it, but Nintendo hasn't actually done much to create hype besides making it an amazing game. The daily blog posts are kind of tantalizing but they've been meh for the past month.
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