Fallout 3 One Of 2008's Most Intriguing Games

The Morning Call Lists Fallout 3 One Of 2008's Most Intriguing Games

Most critics agree that 2007 was the best year ever for video gamers. The question now: Can 2008 top it? I've pored over the schedules of all the major game publishers to assemble this list of 2008's most intriguing games. I've only seen previews, so I can't guarantee they'll all be good, and a few will inevitably be bumped back to 2009 (or bumped off entirely). But, the games I'm psyched about:

''Fallout 3'' (Bethesda Softworks): The long-awaited continuation of the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing series was the best-looking thing at last year's E3 trade show. If it's as good as Bethesda's ''The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,'' it will be a Game of the Year contender.

''Brutal Legend'' (Sierra): Jack Black stars in this heavy metal odyssey from ''Psychonauts'' mastermind Tim Schafer.

''Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots'' (Konami): Industry legend Hideo Kojima finally delivers the latest installment of his stealth-action epic.

''Spore'' (Electronic Arts): ''The Sims'' creator Will Wright simulates the entire history of the universe. PC gamers get first crack, though Wright has promised a Wii version.

''Grand Theft Auto IV'' (Rockstar): The freewheeling crime epic returns to annoy would-be censors and delight bloodthirsty gamers.





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