Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Launch titles Must Have: PS3 and Wii

Well kids here in the supreme headquarters of AOL games we were kicking around what we think are going to be the best titles available on release day for the two bright,  shiny and new Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii. 

We came up with a trifecta for each console.  Three games that will be sure to blow everyone away. These are the games that will make their buyers happy that they were one of the few, proud and rich who were able to get their hands on one of the new consoles.

First off the much-maligned Sony PlayStation 3 games.

1.  Resistance: Fall of Man.  This first-persons hooter looks like it might have it all; a cool story and vivid graphics.  The game is set in an alternative history in which there was no World War II or Great Depression.  The world is a VERY different place and you of course, have to save the world!  The killer component of the game is the planned 40 person online portion. This could make for some CRAZY tournaments.

2.  Call of Duty 3.  Another first-person shooter but this one set in good old familiar surroundings of World War II.  This release of the game aims to really push the limit of PS3 capabilities and lots of new goodies have been added to the popular game.  Different ways to go about the mission with a wee bit less scripting that occurred in the past. There will also be team-based multiplayer aspect to the game which is great!

3.  Tony Hawk Project 8  The eight installment of this wonderful game is goingto feature a HUGE giant city to skate in.  All parts of the city will be connected.  Lastly, a new feature to create your own moves has been added.  Seems unbelievable but it is there! 

If you buy a PS3 and don't get these games, you’re wasting your money.  There are reasons to buy next-generation consoles and these three games are the reason.  They offer superior graphics and push the gaming experience to the next level. Well, what are you doing?  GO BUY THEM!

Ah the cute little Wii, while its games can't match the graphical quality of the Xbox 360 or Sony PS3, they can make it up with FUN.  And for that, Nintendo is the place to go.  Here are our choices for the Wii.

1.  The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess  We all know and love Link and his super adventures.  This installment of the Zelda series is receiving wildly positive reviews.  Part of the reason for that is the wonderful immersion into the games story line and the new Wiimote controller.  Reports of swinging the Wiimote about in a sword fight are warranted.  You are into the game and fighting the bosses.  Hell how could that not be a good time!

2.  Wii Sports  Is the reason you buy a Nintendo Wii.  These games were all designed with the innovative controller in mind.  You'll be able to bowl, swing a bat, drive for the fare way or slam down that overhead smash in 5 different sport games.  This is the sort of game you put on when your pals are over and just have a good time!  If you haven't seen the ads for these games you should   They are pretty funny!  They are videos of people playing the games swing about and giggling!

3. Super Mario Galaxy  I mean really?  Did you think a Nintendo console would come out with our favorite Italian plumber not making an appearance?  This time our boy Mario is traveling to outer space to find his long lost Princess.  Nintendo aims to put full use of the Wiimote in this title to bring a totally unique game play experience to Mario.  Personally I am fascinated with the Wiimote and I think it’s really cool that Nintendo saw an opportunity and is trying to change the game.  Should be interesting to see Mario running around and people at home having to run around with him!

Well, Nintendo fans?  This is it! These are the games that put to full use the innovation that the Wiimote brings.  If you don't get these games, you might as well keep playing with your GameCube!

 

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