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September 08, 2004

What We’re Playing: Part 1

What better way to kick off the new GameGal Newswire than a quick update of what the GGG staff is currently playing? Here’s our current list, with some quick thoughts on each (including what platform we’re playing it on).

City of Heroes (PC): For some reason, we read several laudatory articles about CoH in the same week, prompting us to give the game a shot. We were big fans when we first heard about it at E3 two years ago, but never got on the bandwagon once it was launched. Creating a custom superhero is super fun, and this is the most pick-up-and-play MMO to date, but we kinda miss the more social elements of games like EQ and Star Wars: Galaxies. www.cityofheroes.com

Final Fantasy XI (PS2): It took us the longest time to get into this, and honestly, we’re still pretty much just killing hostile rabbits and the occasional orc (if we’re lucky). But if you can get past the steep learning curve and lack of hand-holding at the beginning, FFXI offers a truly expansive world, filled with enthusiastic players. www.playonline.com

Missing (PC): Creepy but very original game that sadly seems to have gone straight to the bargain bin. Solve puzzles using video clips and real-life websites while tracking a serial killer. Good production values almost rescue the infamous FMV genre. www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/missing/

The Political Machine (PC): Easy-to-play RTS that covers the upcoming Presidential Election. You build Campaign Headquarters instead of bases, and mine contributions instead of ore – you get the idea. Includes lots of real politicos. Pit Condi Rice against Hillary! www.politicalmachine.com

Posted by gamegal at September 8, 2004 03:54 PM