There are thousands of computer games but only a handful of classics. Kyle Ackerman, one of America's most prolific games journalists and a regular contributor to PC Gamer and Computer Games magazine, picks five of the best
Best Golf Game (Tiger Woods PGA Tour '07)
For most of us, the only way we're ever going to play St Andrew’s Links is on a computer or game console. Whether you're a game fanatic or just looking to pass a rainy afternoon that turned your local links into a marsh, Tiger Woods PGA Tour '07 will let you play like a pro on the world's top courses.
The Gran Turismo series of racing games on Sony’s PlayStation consoles have defined the racing genre, with every new Gran Turismo pushing other racing games to improve and evolve. If you’re looking for realism and a seemingly endless variety of autos, Gran Turismo 4 for PlayStation 2 is the way to go.
Best First-Person Shooter (Half Life 2 for the PC)
Few games approached the all-consuming adventure offered by the original Half-Life - until the release of Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 for the PC elevated the first-person shooter to a new level of interactivity with intricate physics, expressive characters and a driven storyline that make it an unparalleled experience.
There’s only one fighting franchise that’s both a contender for best of breed and lets gamers get brutal with blades, and that’s the fighting game to buy if you only buy one: Soul Calibur III. In this latest incarnation it's for PlayStation 2 but earlier versions can be played on the Xbox or GameCube.
Of all the "massively multiplayer" online games, World of Warcraft is easily the best for both experienced online gamers and PC owners with a broadband connection who want to try online gaming. World of Warcraft is the perfect way to explore an alternate life and make new friends from every corner of the globe.
For most of us, the only way we're ever going to play St Andrew’s Links is on a computer or game console. Whether you're a game fanatic or just looking to pass a rainy afternoon that turned your local links into a marsh, Tiger Woods PGA Tour '07 will let you play like a pro on the world's top courses.
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The Gran Turismo series of racing games on Sony’s PlayStation consoles have defined the racing genre, with every new Gran Turismo pushing other racing games to improve and evolve. If you’re looking for realism and a seemingly endless variety of autos, Gran Turismo 4 for PlayStation 2 is the way to go.
Few games approached the all-consuming adventure offered by the original Half-Life - until the release of Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 for the PC elevated the first-person shooter to a new level of interactivity with intricate physics, expressive characters and a driven storyline that make it an unparalleled experience.
There’s only one fighting franchise that’s both a contender for best of breed and lets gamers get brutal with blades, and that’s the fighting game to buy if you only buy one: Soul Calibur III. In this latest incarnation it's for PlayStation 2 but earlier versions can be played on the Xbox or GameCube.
Of all the "massively multiplayer" online games, World of Warcraft is easily the best for both experienced online gamers and PC owners with a broadband connection who want to try online gaming. World of Warcraft is the perfect way to explore an alternate life and make new friends from every corner of the globe.