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2007 vs. 2008: Which year has the best games?

VideoGamer.com writes: "2007 was a great year for video games. We handed out three 10/10 scores and were bombarded with great releases. At the end of the year, as we picked our top 10 games of 2007 we looked to 2008 and sighed. "It'll never be as good as this year" we thought. But were we wrong? Now E3 2008 is over and the big publishers have revealed their full 2008 line-ups (barring any big, unexpected surprises) we can take a stab at working out if 2008 has got what it takes to take on the might of 2007's Halo 3, Mass Effect, BioShock and Call of Duty 4. We thought it would be a one-sided blood bath, but things weren't nearly so clear cut."

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RadientFlux - 525 days 6 hours ago

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Hard to say at the moment, as 2008 isn't over yet. Though I preferring 2007 as I was having fond memories of Orange Box, Mass Effect, Bioshock and Uncharted.

So far besides GTA4 no title this year has come close to beating these titles.

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jamilion - 525 days 6 hours ago

1.1 - lmfao

"So far besides GTA4 no title this year has come close to beating these titles."
lol, i personally thought GTA4 was one of the most overhyped games ever like umm.. *cough* halo 3 *cough*. Not amazing at all. MGS4 ring a bell? I would have mgs4 as the only game in 2008 rather than every game in 2007! Its just that good.

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RadientFlux - 525 days 6 hours ago

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I have a different opinion of GTA4 as it was one of the only GTA games I cared enough of the storyline to beat the game and had a fun time doing it.

As for MGS4 I am apparently one of those rare people that disliked the game. I did end up beating it, though the game dialog/humor/happy bits and boring boss battles ruined the game experience for me.

EDIT: Lame argument choice, you disagree with me on how much I like a certain game and instead of arguing you just use the word fanboy and decided that "I haven't played the game".

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jamilion - 525 days 6 hours ago

1.3 - LOL @ 1.2

You gotta play the game before you can say its bad. As soon as you said boring boss battle, i knew you havent played the game. Fanboys these days, sheesh!

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ThatCanadianguy420 - 525 days 5 hours ago

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Seriously...no joke..MGS4 is the best game ever made.
Tho i know it's gonna be overshadowed bigtime in 09

speaking for myself MGS4 is game of the year for 08

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matchgrade - 525 days 5 hours ago

1.5 - @RadientFlux, Jamilion

I loved MGS4 but I totally agree with you on the boss battle part. Kojima dumbed down the boss fights so more average FPS-playing Joes could pass them. How do you beat Laughing Octopus? Shoot the hell outta her. How do you beat Raging Raven? Shoot the hell outta her. How do you beat Crying Wolf? KEEP SHOOTING HER IN THE FCKING FACE. The only inventive ones were Mantis and the Super-Saiyan fistfight with Liquid.

@ jamilion:
As soon as you commented, I knew you haven't hit puberty. Kids these days, sheesh!

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ash_divine - 525 days 5 hours ago

1.6 - Hard to say at the moment, as 2008 isn't over yet.

what he said.

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Nevers - 525 days 4 hours ago

1.7 - I agree

Maybe these articles can hold off until ... oh I don't know... the END of the year. TOTAL BS COMPARISON when there's still 4 1/2 months left which includes the the busiest time of the retail year... the holidays.

USELESS ARTICLE

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callahan09 - 525 days 3 hours ago

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Just at first glance, I notice problems. For one, FFXII was 2006, not 2007, and Zack & Wiki was 2007, not 2008.

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scottie2521 - 525 days 3 hours ago

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2008 without a doubt

i doubt any game will ever compare MGS4 imo. it's the only game that i highly anticipated, had high expectations about and they were surpassed COMPLETELY.

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BigPappaPump - 525 days 3 hours ago

1.11 - @1.8

I stopped reading after viewing the author's crappy list.

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ChampIDC - 525 days 2 hours ago

1.12 - @1.3

Use your brain, please. He didn't say the game is bad. He said he disliked it. There's a huge difference. Just because I got bored easily with Oblivion doesn't mean I think it's a bad game. Everybody has their respective tastes.

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Tomdc - 525 days 2 hours ago

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i wuld say for da 360 it is 2007 and for the PS3 it is 2008

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KingME - 525 days 1 hour ago

1.14 - @jamilion 1.1

"I would have mgs4 as the only game in 2008 rather than every game in 2007! Its just that good."

That has got to be one of the most careless statements I have read this year. But, I guess it's your opinion and you know what they say about opinions. (They're are like A$$HOLES, everybody has one.)

Although I enjoyed MSG4 alot, it was not the best game I have played since the end of 2006. As a matter of fact, there were several games from 2007 that I enjoyed more than MSG4. I honestly believe that you made that statement, because there was only 1 PS3 game on that list from 2007.

BTW, MSG4 is good, but if I had a choice of playing either MSG4 or ALL the games of the 2007 list. It's a no brainer that the 2007 list would easily win. MSG4 is good, but not that good.

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masterg - 524 days 22 hours ago

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2008 by a large margin.

GTAIV
MGS4
Little Big Plannet
Gears of War 2
Resistance 2
MotorStorm 2
FarCry 2

2007
Halo 3
Uncharted
BioShock
Mass Effect
Orange Box

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mikeslemonade - 524 days 20 hours ago

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If your a xbox 360 owner 2007 was the best. A PS3 owner 2008 will be the best.

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Ben1054 - 525 days 6 hours ago

2 - Duh

2008

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dachiefsman - 525 days 5 hours ago

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2007 so far for me.

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Dark_Vendetta - 525 days 4 hours ago

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I agree. 2008 had some great games (and isn't over now) but I think I'll go with 2007. Maby I'll change my opinion when the year is over

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ChampIDC - 525 days 2 hours ago

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Well, my game anticipation was huge last year, but I think I'm anticipating the Fall more this year. Far Cry 2, Fallout 3, and Gears 2 have really captivated me.

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matchgrade - 525 days 5 hours ago

4 - See?

Isn't it a lot better when we compare games by year instead of games by console?

I'll go with 2008. GTA4 and MGS4 blew me away more than anything else this generation.

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ChampIDC - 525 days 2 hours ago

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Yeah, it's nice when console fanboyism isn't a factor. But you know, year fanboyism will probably find a way to arise.

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okcomputer - 525 days 5 hours ago

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Depends, if gears, fallout, fable, resistance, lbp, force unleashed, the new silent hill and soul calibur all live up to the hype, i'd say 2008 will be the better year by far. We've already gotten two strong goty players in gta4 and mgs4, and 2007 didn't really get good until the fall/winter. So we'll see.

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slave2Dcontroller - 525 days 5 hours ago

6 - 08 Baby!

GTA4, MGS4, Resistance2, Gears2, LBP ANNND Animal Crossing;City Folk(Thats right Damn it! I said it! Animal Crossing).

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ChampIDC - 525 days 2 hours ago

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Animal Crossing is a good experience if it's your kind of game. Nothing wrong with liking it. I rather enjoy playing a more casual game every so often.

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deeznuts - 525 days 1 hour ago

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Then dont' forget afrika. Looks amazing. I hope I can figure it out after importign.

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slave2Dcontroller - 525 days ago

6.3 - @6.1

I went pretty Hardcore on the first AC. I was addicted to it like crack rock and logged stupid hours!, me and my then girlfriend would argue over playing it and complain about the the duration that either of us were playing and so on. It was a histerical mess which makes this a very memorable game for me. Plus it was cool to see a chic go bananas over an IP.

AC should come with a Warning: May cause Beef between surrounding Gamers. LOL

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CAPT IRISH - 525 days 5 hours ago

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08 for me

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smokeymicpot - 525 days 4 hours ago

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2008 is not over yet

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IDemonstalkerXI - 525 days 4 hours ago

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Indeed. This is the year we play SCIV, GTA IV, MGS4, Fable II, DMC4, RE5, SHH, NUNS, RE2, Gears 2, Mad World, SW TFU, Home, LBP etc.

Its been a great early 08 and its getting better. MGS4 GoTY and Game of the Century at this point.

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Gamekilla - 525 days 4 hours ago

10 - why was

resistance 2 neglected a spot on top 2008 titles list?

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ChampIDC - 525 days 2 hours ago

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Probably just forgot it. There's a lot of big games coming up. Hard to keep track of them all I guess. I don't think anyone can deny that Resistance 2 is looking pretty good.

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haphilli - 525 days 4 hours ago

11 - 07

Most amazing games I have ever played. Bioshock, Orange Box (Portal specifically), Halo 3 (meh but online is cool), Super Mario Galaxy, Mass Effect, Assassin's Creed, so many others.

But like others are saying 2008 is not over. I am ashamed to say how eager I am to play Littlebigplanet....

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ChampIDC - 525 days 2 hours ago

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You shouldn't be ashamed. There's a metric F-ton of people anticipating that game, as cutesy as it is. Embrace your eagerness and join the crowd.

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Voozi - 525 days 4 hours ago

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Let's see...memorable games for me in 07 were...

Warhawk
Uncharted
Ratchet & Clank
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Folklore
Mass Effect
Call of Duty 4
Halo 3
Assassin's Creed
Super Mario Galaxy

vs

Devil May Cry 4
Grand Theft Auto IV
Metal Gear Solid 4
Super Smash Bro Brawl

-Up Coming Games-

Little Big Planet
Resistance 2
Valkyria Chronicles
Prince of Persia
Starwars Force Unleashed
Fable 2
Gears 2
Tales of Vesperia
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm

And possibly even more games if they prove to be good in my eyes. 07 had a great lineup, but 08 has an even better one for me.

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Mausenheimmer - 525 days 4 hours ago

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I think this article would be brilliant if it were written five months from now. Unfortunately, it's mostly conjecture presented as fact.

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name - 525 days 4 hours ago

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I have a feeling which console you own will vary your answer.

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kevnb - 525 days 4 hours ago

16 - Lets wait until 2008 is over

otherwise, how can this be an accurate comparison?

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dro - 525 days 4 hours ago

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mgs4 came out 2008 so i say 2008 has the best game thoes who finished mgs4 knows what i am talking about 360 fan bois before u disagree and rape my bubbles go play mgs4 first.

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PistolPumptMonk - 525 days 3 hours ago

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HAHA @ "rape my bubbles"

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ChampIDC - 525 days 2 hours ago

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Haha, well, I can't agree or disagree not having played the game yet, but I know how good Kojima is at making games, and I've seen the reviews, so your argument has plenty of credibility. It'll have a very srong running for GotY at the very least. We'll see how things fan out at the end of the year.

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grantps3 - 525 days 2 hours ago

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mirrors edge will be cool but i dont think it will sell.

resistance 2? why arent you on their?

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Closing - 525 days 2 hours ago

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08 by a long shot.

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ArcAngel_07 - 525 days 1 hour ago

20 - I think I better comparison...

would be that of the first 6 months of 07 and 08. Since we're just half way thru the year. And then, in december compare notes of the entire 07 and 08...

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Xi - 525 days 1 hour ago

21 - 2007.

Bioshock, mass effect, orange box, forza 2, crackdown, STALKER, cod4, mario galaxy

2007 by far.

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Xiphos - 525 days ago

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If everything comes out as planned until the end of the year, 2007 can't even stand in the shadow of 2008. It's already been a great year.

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xionpunk - 525 days ago

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Too early to tell but 2008 is lookin pretty good to me, especially on the Playstation 3

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DFresh - 525 days 5 hours ago

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2008 no doubt!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Steven Colbert - 525 days 4 hours ago

2 - 2008 FTW!

MGS4,Ninja Gaiden 2,Lost Odyssey,Gran Turismo 5:Prologue,Super Smash Bros. Brawl,GTA4,and the year is not over yet.

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IzKyD1331 - 525 days 4 hours ago

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i never read articles from this site, mainly because their like mega biased.....halo 3 a 10/10?

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StrikingDmc4 - 525 days ago

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MGQs 4 a 10/10? xD

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Mr PS3 - 525 days 4 hours ago

4 - It does'nt really need to be said

But just for the Hell of it
And because it's True
2008
MGS4 beats all games from 2007 and 2008 and that game alone MGS4 is worth owning over all other games combined
Its Just That Damm Good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And just for the record 2007 was a better year for the PS3 Games than the xbox

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grantps3 - 525 days 2 hours ago

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there is no way you could even compare 2008 is waaaaaay better

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juuken - 525 days 1 hour ago

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2008!

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