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5 – Divinity II: Ego Draconis

From the website:

Following the lineage of these two much-acclaimed RPGs, Divinity II: Ego Draconis has adapted many of the most famous elements that made these two original games classics. Divinity II: Ego Draconis makes use of the same classless system that was incorporated in Divine Divinity, which allows you to choose your own path as you become a Dragon Knight.

4 – Fallout: New Vegas

Bethesda’s only RPG release for 2010 made it’s way into the top 5 games. I was surprised that it didn’t rank higher though. I believe many gamers felt that they just ended up with an expansion for Fallout 3 which visually it did seem like that. However, gameplay and story wise it was classic Fallout thanks to the development team being largely from Obsidian Entertainment. Definitely worth checking out.

3 – World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

It’s not surprising that the third World of Warcraft expansion found it’s way to the top 3. The sheer number of WoW gamers was sure to give it’s placing a nice boost. This expansion, like the others, threw the game in it’s head with several new features such as Goblins and Worgens, new raid options and completely changed maps.

2 – Mass Effect 2

Mass Effect 2 scraped in at a close second. Bioware did a great job at responding to community suggestions from the first Mass Effect and fixing annoying things like the inventory system. They did however add that really annoying probe mining system that had a way of chewing up gaming time that you really wanted to spend blowing bad dudes up. A great looking game, I look forward to taking on the Repears in Part 3.

1 – Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening

There it is, number one… and it’s an expansion. It’s not surprising that the expansion to the highest rated game of 2009 would take place as the best PC RPG of 2010. Building off the enthralling story of Dragon Age: Origins, Awakening throw’s your character right back into the fray. Apparently the Darkspawn are NOT dead so you have to quest again to defeat them once more. A must play, but be sure to play Dragon Age: Origins first.

One of the more recent things they announced was what would be included in their Collector’s Edition.

Thankfully it’s not just a rebranded version of the Fallout 3 Collector’s Edition (which was awesome by the way) but a series of new merchandise (that is casino themed of course) that you can add to your Fallout collection.

Included in the pack is:

• 8 Gaming Casino Chips.
  One from each of the 7 casinos found in Fallout New Vegas as well as a special Platinum Chip recreation.
• Deck of Cards.
  Use these Fallout New Vegas themed cards to challange your friends to game of Caravan which is a brand new game created for Fallout New Vegas.
• Hard Cover Novel.
  This book, called ‘All Roads’ contains some of the back stories of characters that you will meet during your trip.
• ‘Making of’ DVD.
  Looks like an interesting documentary(/marketing piece) with a look behind the scenes on the creation and development of this latest Fallout game.
• DVD copy of the game.

This looks like one of the more awesome Collector’s Edtions that I’ve seen. You can always use an extra deck of cards and I think the DVD would be really interesting to watch. I always enjoy finding out why they make certain decisions about characters, plots and objects in games.

With the release date still being listed as some time in Fall of this year, it’s time to put down that $10 to pre-order Fallout New Vegas at your favourite store.

I actually pre-ordered this book, which I have never done with a game guide before. The deal was ‘get 20% the guide if you present your reciept’. I wasn’t disappointed. The Fallout 3 Collector’s Edition comes in hard cover format, rather than just soft paper copy like the standard version. Smack bang on the front is our favourite cartoon man the Pip Boy.

Noob moment: Initially I thought I had received a dodgy version because the book looked all beaten up. On closer inspection I just discovered that it was the design of the book and marks where just shades in the graphics.

What you will find inside this book

The Map

An A2 print out of the World Map with smaller, detailed maps of points of interest like towns. Includes markers of towns and load points.

Chapter 1: Training

A quick out line of the leveling system for those new to the Fallout games (a method originally base on the pen and pad game GURPS). It also includes updates for Fallout veterans like the new shooting mode.

Chapter 2: Factions and Bestiary

Get the low down on the different groups in Fallout 3 like the Slaver’s Guild, The Brotherhood of Steal and The Enclave.

Chapter 3: Main Quest

Step-by-step walkthrough of the main quest including tips and hints for things that you may have missed (weapons, objects, mini quests).

Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Quests

A complete list of all the mini-quests as well as step-by-step walkthroughs and tips.

Chapter 5: Tour of the Capital Wasteland

This is the biggest chapter, nearly taking up one half of the book. It includes EVERY SINGLE location, hidden or obvious as well as what special items you can find there. This is what give the book it’s value and is the only way to really see just how much content and love was poured into this game.

Chapter 6: Ending It All

Detailed information on how to customize the ending cinematic of the game by what actions you take while playing. A great read as it saves you playing through the game a dozen times to find all the options.

Chapter 7: Appendices

Everything else such as the location of all Bobbleheads, Skill Books, Unique Weapons, Custom Weapons and other fun stuff.

What I think and rating explanation

I was pretty damn happy with this book. I still enjoy opening it up and reading about some obscure point in the wasteland that I never got around to visiting. The book is also well written and well laid out. It does offer more than what can be found on the internet and has the advantage of being compiled in one spot. If you are a Fallout 3 fan I recommend buying the Fallout 3 Game Guide. If you are undecided, check out this FREE 13 page preview of the book.

I gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars so that game guide makers will keep working hard to make their game guides better and better.

Credits:

Written by: David Hodgson

Published by: Prima Games

Game by: Bethesda Game Studios

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Fallout 3 GOTY Collector’s Edition

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War… War never changes.

And so apparently do Fallout videos. Yes this video is definitely designed to get you excited about the new Fallout game, rather than tell you much about it. Like all other Fallout teaser videos we get the classic blues song playing over the top of a rather desolate wasteland.

What is the robot doing?

Apparently the robot is searching for precious items in the desert. The reasons behind this are unknown. It is rather neat how it can balance on one wheel though.

[Damn those pesky gecko's]

Who is making Fallout New Vegas?

Obsidian, which is mostly made up of Interplay (Fallout 1, 2 and Baldur’s Gate) team members, has been contracted by Bethesda Softworks to make this game. This is a really good thing as we will see a lot more traditional characteristics coming through in this game. Hopefully things like turn based combat, very interesting and quirky characters, and maybe some decent HtH combat.

When can we expect it?

As the video said Fall 2010. Most likely October or November.

Can we preorder it yet?

Hells yea! For you convenience I have added the Amazon and Play-Asia links below.

I found most of them on Amazon.com for under $10. Click each one to find 100′s of reviews and the best prices. Don’t forget to leave your comments at the bottom.

1. Diablo
2. Baldur’s Gate
3. Might and Magic IV: Mandate of Heaven
4. Planescape: Torment
5. Fallout 2
6. Fallout
7. Darkstone
8. The Elder Scrolls Chapter II: Daggerfall
9. Might and Magic VII: For Blood & Honor
10. Final Fantasy VII

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After the nuclear wars that nearly destroyed the planet, mankind is left barely alive. The planet is a barren wasteland in which barely anything survives anymore.

Fallout 2 is set about 80 years after the conclusion of Fallout 1. Your character is an ancestor of the Chosen One who saved Vault 13 in the first story. This time the world is a lot bigger with about 30 times more side quests.

While out on the quest for your village, you can choose be tainted by the outside world, or to rise above and become a hero. There are many towns that you can visit in your travels, including some that were in the original Fallout, although 80 years has had a remarkable impact on them.

You will enjoy many new perks, weapons and characters throughout the story. The maximum level was 12 in the original game, now it is 99 so you really can turn into the ultimate wasteland warrior/geek/charismatic hero.

As in the first Fallout, always be wary of your decisions as they could impact seriously on you further along the game. I like to use about 6 saves slots so that you can always go back if you make a decision that destroys the ability to complete a major quest.

Buy this classic game on Amazon:

Fallout 2

• Fallout 1 and 2 Bundle

• Fallout 1, 2 and Tactics Bundle

Details:

Made by: Black Isle (a division of Interplay)
View: Single Angle Third Person
Game Hours (Main story): 5-10
Game Hours (including side quests and exploring): 100+
Gameplay is offline only.

Screenshots:

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Fallout 2

The background on the Fallout games is that you are set in a post-nuclear apocalypse world. The world is covered in dirt and grime (think Terminator 3). Those few who have survived the nuclear war have built small towns or taken refuge in existing buildings. In a time like this there are hero’s of the people and villains who use the unfortunate times for personal gain.

During Fallout 3 you are an inhabitant of Vault 101. The Vaults are large underground ‘worlds’ in which some of the population sheltered during the nuclear war. Once the war was over the Vaults were to stay closed until the fallout had settled and the air was safe to breathe. Some opened early and were overrun by bandits and mutant ani

mals, others stayed closed and were ruled by dictator like overseers. After you leave the Vault you go off on your quest, along the way picking up many side quests, meeting colourful NPCs and shooting the crap out of bad dudes.

The game is made by Bethesda rather than Black Isle you made Fallout 1, 2 and Tactics. Like Bethesdas previous works (Oblivion and Morrowind), the world in which the game is contained is simply massive. There is so many random points of interest out in the wasteland. Abandoned gas stations, old manufacturing buildings, police stations, slavers, radio towers and dozens of townships are just a few of the things you may come by.

It’s not only the huge world that gives you freedom in this game. Like all of the Fallout series you are often given choices in which you can take the good, the bad or ‘I don’t give a crap’ path. Making these choices will effect how some NPCs react to you and what bonus quests will become available to you.

I really cannot recommend this game enough. If you explore this game fully it offers you hundreds of hours of game play, so in terms of value for money, it’s right up there. It is by far one the best RPG PC games of 2009.

Here’s the link to buy this awesome game on Amazon:

Fallout 3

Fallout 3

Details:

Mady By: Bethesda
View: First Person or Third Person
Game Hours (Main Quest): 10-15
Game Hours (including side quests and exploring): 100+
Offline only.

Gameplay Video:

The Game of the Year edition is now out. It includes all 4 expansions as well as the original game. Amazon is selling it for a pretty good price.

Fallout 3: Game of the Year

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