What amounted for long and drawn out speculations as to whether or not they were ever going to release another version of Fable has been all quelled with this 2008 release of what was surrounded by oh so much hype and fanciness, and coyly was dubbed as Fable II – because they could not think of a better, more innovative name, or for lack thereof of any thing better to call it. When indeed it should just been dubbed Fable or something similar. Yet in the story they pick up a few hundred years (I think) after the original Fable tale for the original Xbox gaming console.
With the release of Fable Two does come much more to do and, of course, my complaints and restraints, as well as my kudos. And to set the record straight, I view Fable as the clash of the Titans between other fantasy role playing juggernauts, like Final Fantasy and Oblivion, the same as the juxtaposition between the popular NFL games, Madden and 2k Sports – they both offer something unique and different. Read more
I know, I know, it seems like forever that we have all been anxiously awaiting this so called downloaded exclusive content for Grand Theft Auto IV. And while numerous hit titles have debuted in the wherewith while, there is still no promised lofty content from Microsoft and Rockstar Games. And if I remember correctly, they promised us such content in November of 2008, and still NO CONTENT! I know, because being a huge GTA fan and nut, this pisses me off more than anything else in recent video gaming years. For more reasons than one they need more GTA IV content. Because the game is limited when compared to older versions that have more things to drive and ride, more side missions and things to go into—like clothing stores and banks—and far more hours of endless, joyful playing time. But I can tell you that honestly there will be no more delays.
There are good reason, and many of them as to why a great role playing game like Elder Scrolls will always dominate the top spots, at least in my mind. When it comes to a good role playing game, especially when you have to top what Bethesda did with Oblivion, here is a good rule of thumb: do your homework, and make sure you know what you are getting yourself into before the foot enters the video game mouth, so to speak. So now that the cat is out of the bag, you must also be prepared to spend ample or considerably similar amounts of time developing the game (in this case Oblivion spent four years under the knife prior to its release) if you are to ever hope to top a game like Elder Scrolls, which deserved fully the earning of the Game of Year – twice in a row! Yeah, it was that good.
Calling all of you out there who love fantasy role playing video games: if you liked Elder Scrolls the Oblivion, then chances are that you will also dig Final Fantasy XI. While the primary notion behind Final Fantasy is playing online with other players as you complete quests and further your player’s mindset and abilities, it still makes for a greatly enthralling first person campaign as well. But it is wise to note that you will notice that the free-world of this game offers far less to do than the free-world in Elder Scrolls does. You will also note that this game is a graphically pristine beauty that offers some of the highest details and renderings that I have ever seen in any video game ever. Considering that this game had an early 2006 debut with Square Enix being the developer, it is rather surprising that it offers so much for being one of the earlier Xbox 360 games.
After getting to wrap my thumbs and my brain around the amazing game that is Elder Scrolls Oblivion, I have had much trouble trying to figure out why other video game companies even try to make competing games. Literally. However, from time to time, a game will catch my eye that makes me wonder hey: could this game be any better than Elder Scrolls, could it offer more? Could it possible breach that gap that I have forever been searching for? You know that all too obvious space that exists between good role playing games and crumby ones? I have been an avid role playing video gamer for years now, ever since the first Legend of Zelda game was released for the old school Nintendo consoles, and that game still rocks the socks.
Moving on to the next segment of the best of the Xbox 360 games that were released during 2008 – I have identified what I feel are three more amazing games that have much to offer and quite plainly are some of the best shooter titles currently available for the Xbox 360 video gaming console. Games that truly take full advantage of the next generation technology that has been offered by Microsoft, and games that far surpass others in the same genre, or other games available for this console altogether. So without ado, here are three more top picks for 2008, and if you like shooters, these are must own titles!
Fallout 3
If you find yourself constantly perusing the gaming isles at your local used video game store, wondering what used games are worth actually whipping out your wallet and blowing your hard earned wad on, it can be an aspect that is rather fraught with difficulty my many friends. But there are some games that come along from time to time that truly offer the very best in the next generation video gaming console experiences that can be had. That being said, I aim to help you better blow that wad you worked oh so hard to attain by offering to you my constantly updated picks of the best Xbox 360 games of all the years 2007-2008, so you can be better equipped to buy the right used game, instead of getting home and regretting your recent purchase. So here are two more to whet your pallet with.
Madden NFL Football 2009
