Since students are usually avid video game players on
both consoles and the computer, Campus Resource discusses the top five
highly anticipated games (four on the PC and one on the X-Box) that will
be coming to us before this year is up. Here are your five contenders:
Top Five Anticipated
Games for 2004
Halo 2
Half
Life 2
Doom 3
City of Heroes
Battle
for Middle Earth
 #5:
Battle for Middle Earth
A RTS that utilizes the same engine that powers the C&C:
Generals game series from EA
GAMES. The user will be able to select multiple types of compaigns
allowing control of good or evil armies. Every major battle from
the Lord
of the Rings trilogy will be put into this game and then some.
Why it will be HOT
Lord of the Rings Fan Base
An RTS engine that allows the user to strategically
control massive armies from the LOTR trilogy.
Immense Online Multiplayer Support
Score provided by Howard Shore
Main Strength
Besides using the powerful C&C:
Generals game engine, the game will also consist of a new Emotion
Engine. This means units are going to react and fight much more
realistic. Units will show praise with victories and fear from larger
foes. Reactions will be realistic as units scream with frustration,
pain, and outrage while also quiver and hide behind their shields
in fear. A great dimensiont to add to any RTS.
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 #4:
City of Heroes
Players are allowed to create and take on the roles of super heroes
while protecting their city from destruction by monsters, aliens,
and other villians.
Why it will be HOT
Can create your own hero
Immense Online Multiplayer Support
Has only been one other great super hero style
game: Freedom Force
The game is setup so each level is unique when
replayed allowing for an endless run of super hero adventures.
Main Strength
The customization options of each users hero will draw a large crowd
since once your hero is created you can have him/her go fight online
with other custom heros. The graphics also look pretty slick. |
 #3:
Doom 3
This game re-tells the original Doom with heightened graphics, game
play, weapons, and visuals. You play as a security officer that
is sent to Mars where all hell breaks loose from experimentation.
You are set to face a multitude of villians in a very 3D environment
(the textures are unbelievable).
Why it will be HOT
Straight up full action shooter
Textures and graphics are almost too good
One of the few games that actually tries to scare
its players
An almost cult following
Main Strength
Since I have yet to see a trailer for the game that shows actual
game play, it seems that the two essentials to this game are its
glorious graphics and its cult following. |
 #2:
Halo 2
It was a hard call to decide which game got to be number one. Halo
achieves high placement as its predecessor was X-Box's trophy game
and, after viewing new game play footage, I must say that the game
has been improved significantly with cooler weapons, realistic vehicle
movements, and a much more interactive environment. Hopefully, the
folks at Bungie
won't make the same mistake of not having the game X-Box Live compatable.
Why it will be HOT
The original was a piece of art
Every aspect of the game seems to have been polished
and impoved upon
The environment!! Vehicles now show damage spots
and stationary objects can be used for a multitude of purposes.
Main Strength
If it is anywhere as good as the original, which it looks like it
will be and then some, the game will bring X-Box continued glory. |
 #1:
Half Life 2
I recently watched the Half Life 2 game play trailer and the only
thing I could think of was WOW. Every part of the environment is
interactive. When you are shot at through a window you will see
the shades kick up as the bullets hit them. There is also a multitude
of ways to kill or avoid your foe. During the trailer you witness
the player close a door behind him and then block it with a table
as the enemy was trying to push it open.
Why it will be HOT
Graphics/sound looks great
The characters look insanely real. You will notice
that the eyes are their own object and move independantly of the
entire face. You will witness facial gestures from computer units.
The environment, the environment, the environment!!
Use everything in the surrounding environment to help you hide,
move, and kill your enemy. Truly outstanding.
Main Strength
The interactive environment and the fact that the original was also
a hit. Go watch the trailers!!! |
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