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What is the best video game ever made?

May 7th 2008 03:40
My previous post regarding GTA made me think far too much regarding what the world considers to be THE best video game of all time. So I'm going to throw the doors open to the Orble community and ask that very same question to you, thy faithful readership, to find out once and for all...


WHAT IS THE BEST VIDEO GAME EVER MADE?

To begin with, we shall create a top 50 (or thereabouts) from all your nominations. A maximum of three games per reader can be nominated, and if someone has already mentioned one of your titles, you're welcome to mention it again, but just remember that the game in question need only be nominated once to be included in the ballot.


Once all nominations are taken, the vote begins (within a new post, of course) and a winner discovered. You can only vote for one game, but you're more than welcome to explain why you wish to vote for it. Makes for good readin', that, eh?

Nominations will take place over the next three days, until this saturday evening (Australian EST), so get thinking, be thoughtful, and let your voice be heard. Keep in mind, this isn't just a little post i'm throwing together to increase readership (honest), I'm greatly interested to hear the views of the Orble community on the industry I love so dearly, so don't be afraid to just jump in, post once, and never read my column again. It won't hurt me, really. Besides ... I'm Iron Man! ... in my head, at least.
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The Year Ahead

January 13th 2008 08:01
Is it me, or is the year ahead not going to be as good as the year gone by? Smash Brothers Brawl will lead the charge, but a majority of the big name titles of 2008 so far doesn't seem to hold as big an interest as those of 07.

Having said that, there's plenty to still talk about. Besides Brawl, the other most anticipated title that (cross the fingers) won't be too much long to wait for is Spore, Will Wrights next big thing. Ever since watching Robin Williams play Spore nearly two years ago, this has been on my must play list.

There's GTAIV, of course, but unless the game pulls us into the next generation in a big way, I'm not expecting big things from Rockstar this time.


What else is there? Oh, Halo Wars. This one will be very interesting to watch. Will the fans be interested in a game that doesn't involve the Master, nevermind not being an FPS game?

Ah, now here's something hopeful. The PS3 has some good titles on the way, some that could finally be the big console sellers Sony needs, none more so than Killzone 2. Like Gears of War, it's the kind of macho heavy title that could be a strong contender amongst the competition. And then there's Metal Gear Solid 4, which could very well do the same thing. And Little Big Planet will no doubt go down as one of the most innovative titles of the year. It all goes towards a hopefully better year for Sony ... and all without mentioning Gran Turismo 5 ...

One game I'm unsure of so far, but could very well be a must have, is Mario Kart Wii. The last time Mario Kart saw the limelight was a very successful venture on the DS, and from what I've read, it will take a similar style into this iteration including online. MK's an old favourite of mine, but I'm a little hesitant until I get some game play time under the belt.

There's also a number of games that I'll be keeping a close eye on. Blizzard's next World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Litch King; Guitar Hero IV (yet to be announced, but a sure bet); Final Fantasy Tactics A2; and yes, I'll mention it ... Duke Nukem Forever ... but only to get a laugh or two.
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Gamemonger Rumour Mill

January 4th 2008 04:16
A new Xbox? Skype on PSP? A new DS? None of it is fact, so let's just say 'what if?' and take at look at the last rumours ...

What if #1: BIll Gates announces a new Xbox 360 edition at CES 2008.

This one's floating around a fair bit right now. Apparently, Bill Gates will confirm the Xbox 360 Ultimate this weekend at CES 2008. The specs will possibly include an internal HD-DVD drive, 320GB hard drive, 1080p HDMI output, built-in Wi-Fi, hi-def audio output, cooler 65nm hardware architecture and an update silent fan.

Is it fact? No. Not yet at least. We'll soon know once the weekend roles past, but I'm holding my breath. At the right price, the above system would be an extremely tempting purchase.

What if #2: Skype coming to PSP

Another possible announcement at CES could come from the Sony corner, with the PSP ready to integrate the Skype service.

Is it fact? Almost. Again, nothing official has been made, but the weekend will reveal all. Having said that, as PALGN revealed, the Sony CES website has been updated with the above info attached. Certainly an interesting feature, but shouldn't they be concentrating on games? I mean, Skype's great and all, but the PSP is a gaming console first and foremost. Meh.

What if #3: A new DS in 2008

Reggie, the main man at Nintendo US HQ, revealed recently the possibility of DS downloads straight from the Wii Wi-Fi service. The question is, how will you download them to DS? It surely won't be the current 'download a demo and once you turn the console off, it's gone' system, especially with the chance of new DS content and full titles as part of the program. So, hence the current rumour ... will there be a new DS edition confirmed, and will it feature an internal hard drive or flash memory of some description?

Is it fact? Hell no. The download service is a possibility, more when than if, but this doesn't mean a new DS will be winging its way to us any time soon. However, it's a possibility in the not too distant future. The DS Lite has been selling very strongly, and will continue to as long as the software support continues, so why mess with something that's working so well. If anything, a second update to the DS would wait in the wings until Nintendo considers it viable, possibly when sales start to cool down ... but that won't be for a while yet.
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The Gamemonger '07 Review

December 31st 2007 12:02
There's just hours to go in the year ... wait a second, while am I still here! That aside, here's a quick wrap on the year that was in video games.

* Ownership means everything - Merging, takeovers, whatever you want to call it, there were plenty movers and shakers this year within the industry. Some will forever change the landscape, especially the more recent Activision/Vivendi merger. That move, in particular, shouldn't make much of a difference in terms of what's created, but it will change the shape of the industry itself


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Christmas Gaming Ideas - What Not to Buy...

December 16th 2007 00:29
Ok so I've told you all the fine points for making this Christmas the best for any gamer (well, almost any), but now it's time to tell you what NOT to buy ... because, let's face it, there's so much terrible, terrible stuff out there that just doesn't deserve to be looked at.

With every Halo, there's a 'I want to be just like it', and Blacksite: Area 51 is this years perfect example. It's a typical FPS that brings nothing new or exciting, and for the same amount of cash spent, you can have a far more enjoyable time playing said Halo 3 or Bioshock, among others. It's like a cheap Gears of War clone with little meat to the bones. As is Clive Barker's Jericho, another shocker of a release that had so much potential


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Calling all Gamers

December 13th 2007 10:34
Gamemonger is on the look out for some new team members, specifically those who want their thoughts on the gaming industry to be heard. You need a little writing experience, obviously, and a passion for all forms of gaming ... hell even monopoly, if you're so inclined.

Now remember, this little site isn't about gaming reviews, but it IS all about opinions. There's plenty of ideas that I'd like to explore, but I can't do it all by my lonesome, hence I'm calling out for a little help


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Christmas Gaming Ideas - Buyers Guide

December 4th 2007 11:08
It's Part III, and this time I'm taking a look at the games that should be on your must by list. Most you'll know, but some you may be surprised to see...

Bioshock - I haven't chosen a game of the year as yet (I'll make that choice later), but this one's right up there. There's no multiplayer options, but unlike some experiences, you don't need that option here. It's imaginative, beautiful to watch and perfectly balanced. It's on PC and 360, and being a few months old, you might be able to pick this one up even cheaper than it's original RRP


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Christmas Gaming Ideas - Part II

November 28th 2007 11:30
Time for some more Christmas gaming ideas, what with December only a few days away. Can't leave it too late, can we...

Trade & Save - It may seem like an unusual idea, but it could save you a few hard earned dollars. Have a close look at your old games or, dare I say it, your kids old games, and ask the important questions. Do you still need them? Do you still play them? If the answer is no to both, then what better way to improve your chances of playing Call of Duty 4 or Need for Speed Pro Street this holiday season than trading in your old titles towards them


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Answering the call: Ghostbusters Return

November 16th 2007 08:07
Well it's about time, that's all I can say. The Ghostbusters, an 80's classic that defined my very existence as a child, are returning ... to the game screen, no less.

The real sequel has been on again and off again so many times over the years, it's actually a little surprising that this has finally come about. Vivendi and Sony will publish the game across just about every major platform, with two teams working on two versions. Terminal Reality will work on the 360, PS3 and PC editions, while Red Fly Studio have been handed the task of bringing a more family oriented version to Wii, DS and PS2


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What's up, Traveller's Tales?

November 8th 2007 11:53
Warner Brothers are the new owners of TT Games, parent company to LEGO Star Wars creators, Traveller's Tales. The good news is this latest ownership news will not cease previous partnerships made by the company, namely the highly successful Star Wars series (The Complete Saga is on store shelves as of wednesday, as you know) and the upcoming LEGO Indiana Jones, another title co-developed with LucasArts.

So why the ownership? Clearly TT are onto a winning formula, and when you associate a mainly children's game developer with one of the biggest names in children's animation ... well you can see where I'm going. But in truth, why not? Everyone else is doing it


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