Eight Months of Gaming

Sometime in 2008 - Maybe

If you own a PlayStation 3, chances are you've already experienced the essence of what gamers love about first person shooters in Resistance Fall of Man. I certainly did and I can't bring myself to let go of it. In fact, it managed to squeak its way into my 10 ten favorite FPS games of all time. The game certainly deserves consideration for the title of best PS3 exclusive on the market. The sequel promises to be nothing less. In Resistance 2, you'll rejoin Nathan Hale as he once again attempts to rid the planet of those pesky alien Chimera. Only this time, the fighting will take place in more familiar territory: the United States.

Creators of the much-loved Ratchet & Clank series, Insomniac Games plans to bring Resistance back to the PS3 with a vengeance. In Resistance 2, gamers will get two separate full campaigns, one for co-op and the other for single-player. If that wasn't innovative enough, the multiplayer will now support 60 players online. That's right, 60. In addition, Insomniac touts full squad and clan support, along with a comprehensive matchmaking system integrated into the game's official website for storing your stats. Being a PS3 owner is just getting better and better.

Our final game of this preview extravaganza is Zeno Clash, a fantasy first person combat game running on Valve's Source engine with a unique style that is sure to win over gamers of all interests. Heavily focused on melee combat, the developers steer away from the traditional shooters that saturate the genre in hopes of providing a fresh and ultimately fun experience. Exotic ranged weapons are also used, but take a backseat to your fists and otherworldly objects that should make for some brutal gameplay. The story begins as the main character is exiled from his clan and hunted down by his own brethren who you'll interact with in the game's deep story line.

The ACE Team's Andre Bordeu, states, "Source is an incredibly flexible engine that lets us create environments with rich visuals, expansive and highly-detailed believable characters that interact with players in intelligent and challenging ways." Jason Holtman, the Director of Business Development at Valve, also comments on the game: "We're pleased that the ACE Team has chosen the Source engine for their promising debut game, which will expand the use of Source into new gameplay and visual styles." While no official release date has been set, the recommended system requirements for running the game are available. They include a Pentium 4 processor (3.0 GHz or better), 1GB RAM, a DirectX 9 compatible video card, and a choice between Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. ETA: TBD.