November Game Fallout

November is a tough time for gamers. Choosing which games to purchase is an ever increasing headache due to the sheer number of quality titles being released. Obviously, the current global economic crisis is a concern but it seems for now that the gaming industry, or at least the retail aspect, is remaining largely unaffected.

So, whilst you may still buy games during this period, the question of 'Which one?' is all the more important. I decided that I would pick two - one for longevity, and one for quick play and/or multiplayer. Thankfully the choices are numerous and with the gaming press all frantically reviewing games, information is rife.

After a long period of deliberation and research I decided on Fallout 3 and Call Of Duty: World At War (yet to arrive). Fallout 3 is being referred to as 'Oblivion with guns' and perhaps fairly so. However, Bethesda have righted the wrongs of Oblivion and provided Fallout 3 with a world rich with memorable characters, an engaging environment and expansive quests.

Having completed Bethesda's previous offering, I initially felt I had played this game before. But after progressing to the nearest town, Megaton, and being presented with choices that had very real and permanent consequences, I truly became immersed in the Fallout 3 universe.

It's gotten to the point where I feel that the game is a rudimentary time travel device. You start the game, beging playing and then suddenly you realise it's 5 hours later.

A game that you can lose yourself in is extremely special, and I have a feeling the same cannot be said for Fable 2, Fallout 3's nearest rival.

I'll post my thoughts on World At War once it arrives.