http://www.johng.co.uk/2006/12/29/top-5-games-of-2006/ John Griffin is just another media junkie Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:16:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://www.johng.co.uk/2006/12/29/top-5-games-of-2006/#comment-2259 Gambit’s Blog » Blog Archive » A look back at 2006¬Ö (Games) Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:30:42 +0000 http://www.johng.co.uk/2006/12/29/top-5-games-of-2006/#comment-2259 [...] Well, no massive surprises there! Oblivion took up over 120hours of my life, and I still havent finished the thing. It’s almost TOO big. But what a game. I didnt like Morrowind (TES 3), but got talked into trying Oblivion by John! And am I glad he did…no! It meant that I threw nearly a week of my life away to that game! Seriously tho - cheers - it really is a great game and if you havent played it, you should. Now, i’m nearly 10hours into Zelda, and it is giving me such a buzz. I love Zelda games - there’s just something about the way they are made, about the thrill of swinging your sword about and rescuing the princess (although i’m not actually doing that yet). The Wii control system works perfectly and I just couldnt not put this game in the number two slot, even though of only really just started it! Wii Sports is a classic - any game that can get my parents playing, and enjoying themselves, and get a competition going between my sister and me HAS to be in this years top 5. It has its flaws, it isnt the most advanced game of all time, but it is great fun. And that’s what matters. Gaming started off with simplicity that is fun, and thats what it’ll finish as, and this fits that boat perfectly. LSW2… it’s Star Wars, it’s Lego, it’s a fun game in which you cant die, and its better than the last one… Need i say more? I still find the vehicle levels infuriating, but hell, get this game. Overlook the Starforce Protection (if you can), and Trackmania Sunrise is a great game. A fun driving sim that keeps you retrying tracks over and over again while not getting frustrated, what can you complain about. My only worry is that this may not have been a 2006 release, if not, I apologise! Replace it with the new one which i havent played yet, as I’m sure that’ll be just as good! [...] [...] Well, no massive surprises there! Oblivion took up over 120hours of my life, and I still havent finished the thing. It’s almost TOO big. But what a game. I didnt like Morrowind (TES 3), but got talked into trying Oblivion by John! And am I glad he did…no! It meant that I threw nearly a week of my life away to that game! Seriously tho - cheers - it really is a great game and if you havent played it, you should. Now, i’m nearly 10hours into Zelda, and it is giving me such a buzz. I love Zelda games - there’s just something about the way they are made, about the thrill of swinging your sword about and rescuing the princess (although i’m not actually doing that yet). The Wii control system works perfectly and I just couldnt not put this game in the number two slot, even though of only really just started it! Wii Sports is a classic - any game that can get my parents playing, and enjoying themselves, and get a competition going between my sister and me HAS to be in this years top 5. It has its flaws, it isnt the most advanced game of all time, but it is great fun. And that’s what matters. Gaming started off with simplicity that is fun, and thats what it’ll finish as, and this fits that boat perfectly. LSW2… it’s Star Wars, it’s Lego, it’s a fun game in which you cant die, and its better than the last one… Need i say more? I still find the vehicle levels infuriating, but hell, get this game. Overlook the Starforce Protection (if you can), and Trackmania Sunrise is a great game. A fun driving sim that keeps you retrying tracks over and over again while not getting frustrated, what can you complain about. My only worry is that this may not have been a 2006 release, if not, I apologise! Replace it with the new one which i havent played yet, as I’m sure that’ll be just as good! [...]

]]> http://www.johng.co.uk/2006/12/29/top-5-games-of-2006/#comment-2258 Seph Fri, 29 Dec 2006 23:42:44 +0000 http://www.johng.co.uk/2006/12/29/top-5-games-of-2006/#comment-2258 I hadn't played GoW until boxing day (a friend happened to recieve a copy.. along with a 360 for Christmas), and I must say, I have to agree with you on it making #1. The only other in your top 5 I have played is Company of Heroes. All the way through, on a painfully low detail setting. Still awesome though. I think i'm going to need to upgrade my machine to play next years top 5. Alan Wake anyone? :P I hadn’t played GoW until boxing day (a friend happened to recieve a copy.. along with a 360 for Christmas), and I must say, I have to agree with you on it making #1. The only other in your top 5 I have played is Company of Heroes. All the way through, on a painfully low detail setting. Still awesome though. I think i’m going to need to upgrade my machine to play next years top 5. Alan Wake anyone?

]]> http://www.johng.co.uk/2006/12/29/top-5-games-of-2006/#comment-2257 Andy Fri, 29 Dec 2006 20:36:42 +0000 http://www.johng.co.uk/2006/12/29/top-5-games-of-2006/#comment-2257 I'm not going to argue (yet) - you'll see mine in the new year, but i can only comment on two of those as the rest I havent played. I’m not going to argue (yet) - you’ll see mine in the new year, but i can only comment on two of those as the rest I havent played.

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