MS UK head of gaming points to Gears of War 2 and Fable 2.
Christmas 2008 has trumped Christmas 2007 for quality new releases, according to Microsoft.
In the fourth quarter of 2007, gamers enjoyed Halo 3, Project Gotham Racing 4, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Mass Effect, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, The Orange Box and Super Mario Galaxy, among others. Such was the quality of the titles released in late 2007 that some commentators called it the golden age of gaming.
AdvertisementHowever, Microsoft's Head of Gaming and Entertainment UK, Stephen McGill, told VideoGamer.com in an interview to be published next week that Christmas 2008 was even better, pointing to the releases of Gears of War 2 and Fable 2.
He said: "A year and a bit ago, September 27, we launched Halo 3, and we were thinking Halo 3, amazing, and we had a great line-up of games from us and third parties on Xbox 360 last Christmas. It's even better this year. I mean we've got Gears of War next week, we've just had Fable straight in at the charts at number one, and there's just so much more coming from us, because we've got the New Xbox Experience on November 19, and there's just masses of great games from third parties as well on our platform."
Since the beginning of September this year, some stupendous games have been released, including Far Cry 2, Spore, Dead Space, Fallout 3, Fable 2, FIFA 09, Warhammer Online and Bioshock on PS3. And there's more to come, including LittleBigPlanet, Wrath of the Lich King, Left 4 Dead, Mirror's Edge, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts and Resistance 2.
We can't pick between the two line-ups here at VideoGamer.com HQ. But maybe you can. Do you agree with Microsoft? Is Christmas 2008 better than Chirstmas 2007 for quality games? Let us know in the comments section below.
FantasyMeister wrote at 14:03 on 31 October 2008
Personally I think October 2008 was the best month for gamers ever - Saints Row 2, LEGO Batman, FIFA 09, PES 2009, Midnight Club LA etc, and we've still got Fallout 3 and Quantum of Solace to come (albeit the jury might still be out on QoS). Dead Space, Fable II, Far Cry 2 all released on the same day, it's probably arguable that October 24th was the best day for gamers ever.
Retro Gamer wrote at 14:31 on 31 October 2008
I disagree only FIFA 09 and a buggy Fable stand out in that pack, choicewise yes but i have been dissapointed with the quality of the games
Far Cry 2 LOL I must get rid!!!!!!
Kyle wrote at 17:44 on 31 October 2008
I agree that Xmas 08 is better than Xmas 07. In fact I dont think I have ever seen such a large lineup of incredible games in such a short time EVER. It is absolutely insane. It may be years before we ever see such a lineup like this again. It's just that HUGE.
dudester wrote at 18:29 on 31 October 2008
They could hardly come out and say yeah btw last years line up was better this years choice of games. Whether it is or not remains to be seen.
NinetiesKid wrote at 01:06 on 01 November 2008
I agree but 14th November puts up some stiff competition with Call of Duty 5, Guitar Hero: World Tour (Band Pack), Mirror's Edge, Banjo-Kazooie: N&B, Football Manager 09, Shaun White Snowboarding, Singstar Abba... the list goes on! :D
November may be even better than October :O We'll have to wait and see how good all those games are I suppose!