Speaking of newer games being better, have you seen the graphics for the new GT prologue? I cant tell the difference between that and real life http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29243.html

Actually, I meant that when you've got a new machine and some time to play games you try to get the newest games to see you computer work in all its glory.
Sometimes old games are better (just like music, for example). Take the UFO: Enemy Unknown. A great game!
http://gh.gameslife.ru/games/scr/ufo_1.gif

http://gh.gameslife.ru/games/scr/ufo_2.gif

It is really very beautiful... Realistic and great.
But what we see in trailers is often much better than the game itself.

I know, but ive seen the some gameplay aswell, and looks pretty much the same. But the thing with GT is that it was always too hard, and really boring to get the licenses. But at least there is going to be multiplayer

As for me, I have never liked racing games a lot. The only one I got addicted to was one of the Need For Speed Series (Porsche Unleashed). For me that game was a real breakthrough in racing genre. Afterwards I didn't see a game about cars that would excite me that much.
I like 'silent' games. It is good when I can drink tea while playing etc. I like turn-based games (Heroes of Might And Magic, Jagged Alliance). And I like Football Manager very much!

You do realize not liking racing games makes you a heathen, right? ;). I'm really big into racing games personally, though I recognize they are not everyone's cup of tea.

Porsche Unleashed was pretty good, but, to me, most of the recent Need for Speed games have been abominations. They progressively become less focused on actual racing, and more focused on superficial body "mods". But then again, I'm a realism junkie who adores games like Gran Turismo and F1 200*. So what would you expect?

But, if you're looking for a blast in newer arcade racer, go pick up Burnout 3 (the best in the series in my opinion.) The racing is really tight, there are a million (easily understood) modes, and cars blow up into pretty orange and yellow balls when they crash. Building on that last idea is a "Crash mode" where you gain points and rewards for creating as much damage in possible in one massive, high speed crash.

Burnout looks amazing, although it doesnt look as good as GT, because GT is on a set track and Burnout is a open sandbox. As far as need for speed games go, the best ones were the ones without a crappy story, so hot pursuit 2 in my opinion was the best NFS

And what about Need For Speed Pro Street? I guess it is a sequel of Most Wanted. Haven't played it yet. Any reports?

I haven't played it either:)

To Zalister:
Heathen?:) A good word, in fact. Didn't know that it can transfer such a meaning:)
Did you ever try playing with that wheel-contraption for video games? (Don't know, actually, how you call it in English)
http://hard.rozetka.com.ua/data/prod...l/img01458.jpg
I had a very good experience of playing racing games with this thing. If I had one, I'd definitely race more:)But I'm too cheap to get one...

Has anyone here tried playing Hellgate:London?
http://hellgate-london.ru/img/content/index.jpg
The game is a 3d-reincarnation of good old Diablo II(hope you remember this sprite monster:))

http://www.travel.ag.ru/special/diablo2/screens/16.jpg
The game resembles Diablo a lot. But it has got some problems with production. It runs very slow even of fastest systems and has lots of bugs! But overall the idea and realization are very good. Has anyone played it yet?

I have to change my vote to Wingnuts 2 as the best game of 2007. There are a few reasons why:

A) It was a free gift from Freeverse for a few days during the holiday season 2007.
B) The full version has a scenario editor where you can create your own stages.
C) It was made for the Mac, not just ported over from the PC, and is an excellent showcase of what games on the Mac can do.
D) Very funny dialogue with cameo appearances from some pseudo-celebrities.
E) Feral missed releasing its universal binary patch for Worms 3D in 2007.

need for speed pro street is ... well crap, the graphics are ok-ish when compared to all other racing games. The story is awful (as are all stories in racing games) and the game is very boring...

Racing games should not have any sort of plot, in my not-so-humble opinion. If the game cannot entertain you with the racing action, it fails, period.

ok so 2007 is long gone, which game are you all looking forward to coming out this year??

Gran Tourismo 5 (I think I've clearly established that by this point, eh?) Plus the new Kart game for Wii, and the new Smash Brothers.

Which reminds me, one of the best games of last year was Mario Galaxies. If you've never played it, you should.

I have played it, and i think its good, but i think zelda is still a little bit better. As for 2008, GTA is the one im looking for, and killzone.

First of all in 2008 I'm waiting for 2 Rockstar's games: Gta IV and Manhunt 2. I love all Rockstar's games! Nice guys do nice games! :)
I'm also waiting for some new economic strategies which will be similar to Transport Giant/Industry Giant/traffic Giand. Does anybody know about releases of these games?

gta omg tis gonna be amazing, i have a family friend thats an producer there, told me loads of stuff about the game (no i cant tell you i dont want rockstar suing me) I might have even played a little *wink wink*... and i cant wait for the new duel shock controller, its an amazing piece of technology, i saw a demo of it with metal gear solid. When theres an explosion the controller vibrates, but the intensity is based on how far away the explosion is, and the vibration is even directional :O

nikopolidis i thought manhunt was released a few months ago, it may be banned where you live, so your best bet would be to look on ebay for a copy

No, Manhunt 2 wasn't released in Russia. I think it couldn't be banned in my country. :) I've heard it was banned in UK. I think we are talking about different platforms. Are you talking about Playstation? I thought so when you told about vibrating controllers... :) I want to know about PC-releases.

Hi!

Actually, I'm waiting for 3 games:
Jagged Alliance 3 - I hope this will be a success. I like this type of games a lot
Starcraft 2 - once I played starcraft a lot and I'm curious to see what they will make of it. But actually, I'm almost sure, that it won't be great.
Fallout 3 - I wish it could transfer at least 50% of the Fallout 2 atmosphere. In this case it will be a success