Expert: Helen Joan Casper - 1/25/2007

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What games would you recommend for my new console.  I need a challenge, as all games are always completed in 12 hours max. I like driving, fighting, sport type games.  Cheers
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The problem with driving, fighting, and sports games is that they are generally very easy to complete- often in much less than 12 hours. If you want something to keep your focus and give you more gameplay, you may want to explore other game genres.

Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - You won't complete this in 12 hours, though it isn't one of the genres you mentioned. It is a terrific game, however, and will definitely keep your interest.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas -  This is an awesome fighting (shooting) game. Whether you play it multiplayer or single player, this is a solid game that will surely give you hours of entertainment.

Fight Night Round 3 - This is a very solid fighting game and, since it's made by EA, graphically amazing. It also has some fun little quirks and a lot of room for customization.

Dead or Alive 4 - Yet another solid fighting game. Because you can play online with this game, there's pretty much unlimited gameplay available to you. It also has a pretty good storyline built into the game itself.

Need For Speed: Carbon (Collector's Edition) - The collector's edition packs more punch than the original and NFS is one of the best racing-ish games around. The storyline is a bit short, however, with the online options it really adds hours of gameplay. Plus, the collector's edition has what you're going to need for the online gameplay.

Let me know if you need some more game suggestions.

Thanks!
Helen

Thanks for your quick reply.  Fight Night Round 3, I agree is excellent, I can play this all day and never get bored. I have this game.

Need for speed carbon, I would consider getting and I'll defo look into Dead or Alive 4.

I don't think the elders game will appeal to me.

Have you played Lost Planet yet, or Call of Duty 3? I wouldn't mind a bit more info on these games, and whether they are worth buying.

Thanks

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Call of Duty 3 is a good game if you like war-themed games. It's almost the same as Call of Duty 2 but with prettier graphics. Personally, I couldn't get into it but CounterStrike:Source is the closest you can get me to a war-themed game and still hold my attention. That genre of games just doesn't do it for me. The controller interface, though, is just plain odd. You get used to it eventually but it's a bit different from the other COD games. If you loved COD 2, you will most likely love COD 3 as well.

I've not played Lost Planet but I've heard nothing but lukewarm reviews of it. It's okay but not great. Apparently the plot is pretty linear and predictable. Even with the multiplayer mode, I get the impression that there's just not enough to the game to guarantee you hours of exciting gameplay. I would definitely rent this one before you buy it.

Let me know if I can help you with anything else. =)

Thanks!
Helen