PC Games are still as popular as ever, though you might want to hang on to your xbox 360, Wii or PSP here is a list of hot Games of which some are multi- platform for other gaming consoles aswell and are already released or just about to be on the shelf just in time for those last minute shoppers.Here is a top 10 summary of choices sure to make a PC Gamer like me happy.
Fallout 3
| Release Date: 10/28/2008 | Publisher: Bethesda Softworks |
| ESRB Rating: Mature | Developer: Bethesda Softworks |
| Genre: RPG | Platforms available: PC PS2 X360 DS |
In Fallout 3's postapocalyptic world, you must find your runaway father. He left you and your delicious brain to the mercy of mutant zombies, though, so maybe he should just go to hell. Either way, Fallout 3 is a singleplayer action role-playing game (RPG) set in a post-apocalyptic Washington DC. Combining the horrific insanity of the Cold War era theory of mutually assured destruction gone terribly wrong. Click here for details and the latest pricing
Left 4 Dead| Release Date: 11/18/2008 | Publisher: Valve Software |
| ESRB Rating: Mature | Developer: Turtle Rock Studios |
| Genre: Action | Platforms available: PC PS2 X360 DS |
Left 4 Dead is a survival-horror first-person shooter built on Valve's Source engine. Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead (L4D) casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. Developed by Turtle Rock Studios and Valve, creators of the Counter-Strike and Half-Life games, the latest AI technology allows for multiplayer games of one to eight players. Click here for details and the latest pricing
Call of Duty : World at War| Release Date: 11/11/2008 | Publisher: Activision |
| ESRB Rating: Mature | Developer: Treyarch |
| Genre: Shooter | Platforms available: PC PS2 X360 DS |
Go to war in the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen in WWII. Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming. It brings an uncensored edge to combat, as soldiers face the most harrowing and climatic European and Pacific battles. Click here for details and the latest pricing
Red Alert 3| Release Date: 10/27/2008 | Publisher: Electronic Arts |
| ESRB Rating: Teen | Developer: EA Los Angeles |
| Genre: Strategy | Platforms available: PC PS2 X360 DS |
the fan-favorite real-time strategy game in its latest incarnation with new features, powers, technologies, and a different world. Now, you can play not just by yourself but also cooperatively with a friend as you take on the enemy in this glorious, over-the-top romp. Click here for details and the latest pricing
Mass Effect| Release Date: 05/28/2008 | Publisher: Electronic Arts |
| ESRB Rating: Mature | Developer: BioWare |
| Genre: RPG | Platforms available: PC PS2 X360 DS |
In Mass Effect you are Commander Shepard of the starship Normandy and you are the last hope for all life in the Galaxy. Saren, a rogue member of the elite and untouchable Spectre agents, has discovered the secret to unleashing an apocalyptic force on the galaxy, and only you stand in his way. Click here for details and the latest pricing
World of GooRelease Date: 10/13/2008 | Publisher: 2D Boy |
| ESRB Rating: Everyone | Developer: 2D Boy |
| Genre: Puzzle | Platforms available: PC MAC Wii |
Drag and drop living, squirming, talking globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins, and giant tongues. The millions of innocent goo balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo are curious to explore. But they don't know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious. The most addicting and awe-inspiring puzzle game will set you on an adventure that you'll never forget!" Click here for details and the latest pricing
Grand Theft Auto IVPublisher: Rockstar Games
Developer: Rockstar North
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Release Date: Apr 29, 2008
ESRB: Mature
Platforms available: PC PS2 X360 DS
Stepping off a boat in the shoes of illegal immigrant Niko Bellic as he arrives in Liberty City at the start of Grand Theft Auto IV, you can tell immediately that Rockstar North's latest offering is something quite special. Beginning with the 1997 release of the original Grand Theft Auto, the GTA series has been one of the most prolific, controversial and down right entertaining franchises in video games history. Click here for details and the latest pricing
NHL 09Developer/Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Sports - Ice Hockey
Release date: Sep 9, 2008 »
Rating ESRB: Everyone
Platforms available: PC PS2 X360 DS
It's more than aiming top-shelf and pressing a button before the goalie gets into position. No, you have to outmaneuver the defense with quick skating and smart passing, work your way into scoring position, and then manually put the puck where the goalie isn't.
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FIFA Soccer 09Developer/Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Sports - Ice Hockey
Release date: Sep 9, 2008 »
Rating ESRB: Everyone
Platforms available: PC PS2 PS3 PSP X360 DS Wii
New controls, improved online play, and eight-player support make FIFA 09 All-Play a fine gift for that soccer fan!
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Mega Man GamesDeveloper/Publisher: Capcon / Inti
Genre: 2D action / puzzle
Release date: Sep 22, 2008 »
Rating ESRB: Everyone
Platforms available: PS3 X360 Wii
The original blue bomber returns in an all new adventure that will bring you back to the good old days of incredibly hard but simple games.
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Video Game Ratings explained
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EC (Early Childhood)
games contain no material that parents would find inappropriate. -
E (Everyone)
games contain minimal cartoon or mild violence and/or infrequent mild language. -
E10+ (Everyone 10+)
May contain more cartoon, fantasy, or mild violence, mild language, and/or minimal suggestive themes. -
T (Teen)
May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, and/or use of strong language. -
M (Mature 17+)
May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language. -
A (Adults 18+)
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