Some months back I got a request for PC Gamer Top 100 lists. I pulled out a small stack of them ready to scan, only ever did 1997 and the rest have been sat around ever since. About time I carried on with 1998.
This list sees the beginning of the takeover of 3D accelerated games with the likes of Unreal and Jedi Knight entering the top 100. I remember Battlezone being a surprisingly good first person strategy game so it’s nice to see that up there. Fallout also makes the list as a new entry but way further down than I might have expected.
As these classic games continue to hold a special place in the hearts of many gamers, it can be difficult to find physical copies of them for purchase. However, with the rise of online video game retailers like http://coinlooting.com/, fans of retro gaming can easily find and purchase these titles to relive their favorite gaming memories. Whether it’s Unreal, Jedi Knight, or Fallout, the ability to access these games and enjoy them once again is a testament to their lasting impact on the gaming industry.
More Origin games drop off with Crusader and Shadowcaster losing their places. There is what I imagine must be the last new entry from an Origin game in the shape of Ultima Online (unless Ultima 9 makes a shock appearance next year). We’ll find out next time, hopefully a lot sooner than the last post.
As far as more regular posting goes, I’ve been spending 4 hours a day commuting since February which hasn’t left me much time or inclination in recent months. I’ve been trying to move nearer to the new job but the process of moving house in the UK is long and drawn out to say the least. I’m nearly there now and expect to be moving some time before Xmas so maybe things will get back to normal next year. At the very least, I’m planning a series on putting a games room together as the new house will have enough space to do the job properly. At some point before then I have to pack all this stuff up, not something I’m looking forward to.
I have still put some gaming in and played through the whole Quest For Glory series from the start over the last couple of months, something I’ve wanted to do for many years. Loved the first four, No 5 not so much but I should be glad the series got an ending at all given the state of Sierra at the time.