SIERRA - E3 2000
For the past several years, Sierra has made an above average showing at their booth. This year things look better than ever, as they had many high quality games to show. To my surprise, they had a game called "Ground Control" that really floored me. It looked nice in screen shots, but the game is simply awesome after playing it for a few minutes. Unfortunately, Team Fortress, one of Sierra's (Valve) hottest games shown at last year's E3 was a no-show this year. Team Fortress is still on track, according to Sierra reps, to be released by the end of the year. In addition to the products highlighted below, there were other solid titles that will help keep Sierra on top of this industry.
| Ground Control - I admit it, I am a hardcore real time strategy gamer. Although I prefer to play these kind of games, I am not bias toward the genre. I have been disappointed by several RTS (real time strategy) games, Lucas Arts 'Force Commander' comes immediately to mind. With some reluctance, I took a peak at Sierra Studios 'Ground Control'. After about 5 minutes of playing the tutorial, I was in total shock. This game is sweet. The game is 100% 3D, and finally, the camera control is easy and intuitive. Controlling your units is simple and is influenced by the best of all the other RTS games out there. Graphics are drop dead gorgeous and combat is tactical and full of strategy. Excellent game! |
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Tribes 2 - Tribes, a Quake style game focusing on team combat made headways a couple years ago when it was released. Tribes 2, now well over a year into development is looking to be a solid sequel. Expect more of the same, with better graphics and presentation. A built in chat program will help gamers communicate with team members. Other enhancements include a terrain editor, new weapons and vehicles to use, and a brand new 3D engine to help with the massive maps that will be in the game. 1st person shooter fans and gamers looking for a good multiplayer game should not overlook this game. |
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Nascar 4 - Take a look at the screenshot. If the awesome graphics are not enough to convince you this is the best racing game simulator on the market, then maybe some of the new features will. Most importantly, this version of Nascar has the 3D physics engine used to help 'Grand Prix Legends', providing a realistic model for the cars. Now, the possibility of rolling your car is very possible if you are not careful. New driver options including traction control, antilock brakes and a cool innovation that will prevent drivers from over steering. This game is easily the best Nascar game out there. Oh yeah, my cousin Blaise Alexander will be in the game too, because the Busch Series will be included as well. |
