PSU's Top 10 Multiplatformers of 2008

  • Posted January 12th, 2008 at 01:17 EDT by PSU Staff
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2007 was one of the greatest years in recent memory for the world of video games. Many blockbuster titles were released from almost every genre thinkable. Halo 3 broke sales records, Uncharted brought a beautiful world to life, and Super Mario Galaxy brought the kid out of everyone. All of these games were exclusive and that’s where the problem lies. PSU.com is here to give you its top 10 games that we’re looking forward to most in 2008. We have narrowed this list down to only multi-platform titles, that way every reader can take interest in it. We’ve also included 3 runner-ups that just barely missed the cut.

Our readers can fully expect our top 10 list of PS3 exclusive titles for 2008 coming soon.

Runners Up:

Dark Sector
Developer: Digital Extremes


Dark Sector was one of the first next gen titles announced for PlayStation 3 way back in E3 2004. Then in 2006, the game was shown having a completely revamped graphical style going from spaceship sci-fi to a gritty post Chernobyl Eastern USSR .

Gamers will play as the CIA Agent named Hayden Tenno who is sent to an Eastern Europe city named Lasria to extract information. While there, Hayden is attacked by an unknown enemy and awakens to find part of his body altered by an infection, granting him inhuman abilities.



Based on our hands on time with the game, we'd have to say that Dark Sector will be one of the better 3rd person shooters to release this year. Combining eeiry sounds, beautiful blood filled graphics, and a great science fiction storyline, this is definitely a title to keep an eye on.


Frontlines: Fuel of War
Developed by Kaos Studios


If you thought you couldn’t be fed anymore oil propaganda than you have already, you’re only kidding yourself. Frontlines: Fuel of War is just that. A game based around WWIII and the eventual fight for whatever little is left of the pure black gold substance. Countries would inevitably kill for it and you’re about to start doing just that. What this game comes down to is the Western Coalition Army Vs the Red Star Alliance. Prepare for some heavy hitting action both off and online.



With offline play featuring a non-linear format where you’re allowed to complete missions however you’d like so long as you complete the objectives and an online system that features 64 players per game, it’s almost guaranteed to be a title you can’t pass up. Even with a slew of war games released every year, this one looks to definitely set itself apart from the rest. If any of the top 10 games were to be removed, this would surely replace it.


Condemned 2: Bloodshot
Developer: Monolith Productions


Condemned 2: Bloodshot is not for the faint of heart, nor the young and innocent. In a world where macabre environments reek with sadistic mutilated hobos, players must deal with their surroundings and investigate mysteries of missing persons including their lost partner.

Now if you are a fan of Condemned, you’ll be familiar with the creepy environments of the original; however instead of rundown subway stations and schools, players will now tour such locations as a flame engulfed Doll Factory. Dave Hasle, the games Senior Producer stated, “Because of the attention to detail and the in-depth storyline that we want to provide to the players, we are still mostly linear. We have opened up our environments though, to allow the player to move around complete environments to find more forensic events, to complete secondary objectives and even bonus or secret areas.”



Also other major improvements featured in Condemned 2 include:
- Ability to throw glass bottles, debris, bowling pins, etc
- Improved A.I. which will take cover and used ranged weapons
- Online Co-op and multiplayer modes including one called “Circle of Death”
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  1. XsilverXbulletX | XsilverXbulletX

    • 1:20am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    can't wait for them!this will be the year of the ps3 and Blu-Ray!

  2. infernox92

    • 1:39am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    nice

     

  3. Sniperwithacause | Sniperwithacause

    • 2:25am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    awsome

  4. Uncool | Admodistrator

    • 2:36am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    I am surprised DMC4 is way down their. But then again who didn't see GTAIV taking top spot, I didn't. XD

  5. cool6611 | cop1

    • 3:27am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Resident evil 5 and GTA IV both are console sellers despite of being multiplatform ,,,,, forget day 1 purchase for me its day 0 purchase lol

  6. tom ass

    • 3:40am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    i need to get a 2nd job soon.no way re5 comes out this year. it would be too crazy if it did.

  7. macphisto

    • 3:41am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    GTA IV is going to be the game for 2008. If I was any other developer, I would get my product out before that, or waaaay after it.

  8. stovich | TasteLikeBurning

    • 4:10am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Wasn't there an article earlier stating that Liberty City isn't as big as San Andreas, but just more complex? 1 whole hour to traverse the city? Crazy. Wait a sec. Is that 1 hour clock time or 1 hour game-clock time? Full throttle or by the speed limit? Ahhh! Too many questions, never enough answers.

  9. IONIXX | IONIXX

    • 5:35am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    i love it! ;)

  10. FreshBoy

    • 6:32am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Gta4 all de way!!! Eh rockstar actually said it takes one whole hour to WALK from one end to de other....if it was drivin it would be absolutely huge!!!!!!

  11. MatrixSixaxis

    • 6:36am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    All these games and exclusives!!  I can't even afford to buy 50% of these!! :(

  12. reccodog | reccodog

    • 8:22am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Battlefield bad company looks sweet. I'v been waiting for that game for a long, LONG time. GTA IV is going to be sweet!!!

  13. DaveW | reccodog

    • 8:31am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Finally picked up the PS3 yesterday boys... So I'm looking forward to playing some of these online capable games with you guys.

     

  14. SouL654 | SouL654

    • 8:33am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    GTA IV aint all dat doe, U CNT EVN MAKE UR OWN CHARACTER, WDF!!!, Saints Row 2 will kill it!!

  15. just8

    • 10:54am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    soul 645 i disagree mate, in all the games that have used character creation the storyline is really weak because you have to cater for name changes an stuff, but by allowing you to customiaze a character already established (like you will be able 2 in gta) it keeps the storyline immersive.

  16. DaveW

    • 11:19am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Just8, I feel you're only half-right.  Mass Effect allows for character creation and the story and game alone are magnificent.  PS3 fans how refuse to or can't afford to buy the 360 as well, really missed out on a solid title.  There have been a handful of games which have done fantastic things with character creation.

  17. Deldwen | Deldwen1

    • 11:33am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    half of those shouldnt be multi thats the funny part lol

  18. Mecha_Daddy | mecha_daddy

    • 11:34am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    On my list Burnout would be a bit higher and a couple of the honorable mentions would have made it.  Otherwise not too bad of a list.

  19. Deldwen | Deldwen1

    • 11:37am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    every singal one of those games has to do with killing tho... sooo umm what happened to originality with the gaming industry im getting kinda sick of killing... but not at the same time lol... i want somthing unique thoo....

  20. DeadOnArrival06 | DeadOnArrival06

    • 11:54am GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Dave, no disrespect, but keep the Xbox praise for xbox360achievements.org, or Xbox.com/forums. Not here.

  21. DaveW | DeadOnArrival06

    • 12:02pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    No thanks, I'll post my thoughts as I see fit under the Terms of Service I agreed to.  The 360 is a fantastic gaming console, closed minded individuals will fail to realize that, but that's their own problem.

  22. Limanima | Limanima

    • 12:05pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    RE5 will be out in 2008? I don't think so....

  23. DeadOnArrival06 | DeadOnArrival06

    • 12:16pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    I'm not saying it isn't a great console, I own one myself, But praising the system on a PS only website is a little stupid In my opinion. Go to an Xbox site and praise the PS3. See how many fanboys flame on you.

  24. gingo | gingo

    • 12:16pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    psn id: gingo... good list and i agree fully with it i dont see other games not on this list making an impact

  25. DaveW | gingo

    • 12:20pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    There are plenty of Xbox forums that are PS3 friendly. Xbox360forums.com being one of them.  They have a PS3 section that is very effective and very lively.  Just because some groups of people have trouble opening their mind, doesn't mean you group all of them together.

  26. DeadOnArrival06 | DeadOnArrival06

    • 12:24pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    I've seen my fair share of fanboy fights, just advising you against getting flamed on is all.

  27. DaveW | DeadOnArrival06

    • 12:28pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    If people decide to flame, I'll just delete their comments.  It's not needed here, as you seem to agree.

  28. ogtripple | nwarelias

    • 12:31pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    since the ps3 price got cut no one can complain about it being expensive and all the exclusive games plus these games coming out nobody can say that the ps3 has no good games, hmmm i wounder what excuses people are going to make now

     

  29. DeadOnArrival06 | DeadOnArrival06

    • 12:36pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Understood.

  30. jamisonsalamande

    • 12:43pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    About The Last Remnant being simultaneously released, I'm going to be really surprised if it actually is. Sqaure Enix is THE greatest developer of all time, but Advent Children was gonna be simultaneously released too. Instead we got it half a year later. And honestly, I don't see the point or fun of GTA games besides emotionless killing and destruction. Violence and gore I can understand in a game like Gears Of War, because it's war and that's really what happens. But I just don't see why everyone loves GTA so much. Personally I think the games are totally boring and pointless. And also, will Fallout 3 be all open about stuff like Oblivion was? Because that would be beyond awesome if it is.

  31. DaveW

    • 1:19pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Continue to troll and flamebait, and we'll move to have you disabled from commenting.

  32. G-Code260

    • 1:21pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    im not dave just calling it like i see it

  33. DaveW

    • 1:23pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    You've been warned, keep it in mind.

  34. G-Code260

    • 1:28pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    ok fair enough im just expressing my opinion thats all

  35. DaveW

    • 1:34pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Express it with tact, not in a deliberate fashion to be rude or flammable.  I have no problem taking criticism as you'll see from articles I've written here where members have given me flack.  I'd just prefer it to be done respectfully.  PS:  I'm terrible at COD4, so that would be a waste of time for the both of us.

  36. DeadOnArrival06 | DeadOnArrival06

    • 1:58pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Wait, what just happened?

  37. G-Code260

    • 2:05pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    ill let dave explain if he would like to.

  38. DaveW

    • 2:12pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Nothing happened.  

  39. jomi294

    • 2:26pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Lol @ Dave. And I thought this site was progressing.

  40. G-Code260

    • 2:28pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    basically deadonarrival06 started it and i got in trouble for it but it dont matter anymore like dave said nothing happend. does anyone know when the psp camera is coming out i havent heard anything about it in a while.

  41. G-Code260

    • 5:44pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    why everyone hating on dave?

  42. DaveW

    • 6:06pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    Those are the little kids that Dead and I were discussing.

  43. sumguysumwhere | S_RANK-10GU

    • 6:47pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    they forgot some big ones like silent hill 4, Alan Wake and Im really surprised Soul caliber 4 isn't up there especially after the whole "we get vader" thing

  44. bojak

    • 7:17pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    So why did you delete my message? Look don't expect people not to flame when you prasie a 360 game

  45. DaveW

    • 7:30pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    I expect people to act with common sense and a sense of dignity, something you obviously failed in.  Flaming, much like on the forum, is only going to get you removed. 

  46. bojak

    • 7:35pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    "The 360 is a fantastic gaming console, closed minded individuals will fail to realize that, but that's their own problem." You and I know thats an opinion and I don't want to name countless flaws on it.

  47. DaveW

    • 7:37pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    I don't recall stating it as a fact at all.  Don't even see what that has to do with you being unable to comment in a respectful manner either.

  48. bojak

    • 7:40pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    actually it does because you failed to act with common sense and a sense of dignity

  49. DaveW

    • 7:43pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    You're obviously incapable of this conversation.  Keep up the baiting and you can have the consequence.  

  50. Fr33DoGG

    • 7:49pm GMT - January 12th, 2008

    "SouL65414 GTA IV aint all dat doe, U CNT EVN MAKE UR OWN CHARACTER, WDF!!!, Saints Row 2 will kill it!!" Listen here Soul, if Saints Row will beat GTA IV , I'm going to pay you to live your whole life without doing nothing

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