The holiday season is fast approaching as well as the end of the year so I thought I’d unveil Unscripted’s Starting Lineup. My ‘Starting Lineup’ in the Games category are the five titles that I think should be in everyone’s starting lineup of games this holiday season…your must-buy games.
I’ll be introducing more of my ‘Starting Lineup’ categories soon. Look for categories dealing with the hottest stories, community shine and others. But first to debut is the Games category. (yes you know I’ll design a fancy image to represent the ‘Starting Lineup’)
Viva Piñata - Is there any surprise that this has made its way to my lineup? You know my mission is to turn you all into Piñatatans! The Xbox 360 has been in need of a solid title to appeal to the young adults and parents alike. I think this is it. Viva Piñata mixes some very colorful environments and characters with a fun theme. It sizzles for sure!Â
Star Trek: Legacy - I have a mission. To boldly go where no gamer has gone before. This title is ambitious. It combines every Star Trek saga you can think of from TV to film. It has my favorite captains, Picard and Kirk, in it so I’m set for its release. I’ll be in the skies commanding the Enterprise and any of the other ships I can manage to navigate. The only question is, who will I be dominating?
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas - I’ve never been into the Rainbow Six series but having seen what I’ve seen from this game…I’ll be into it now. The squad feel is seemingly back and to top it off, this game features the DigiMask technology so you all will be receiving head shots from the real DeaconBlade and not some default character. What more can I say or ask for?
Gears of War - Does this game need any reason? I didn’t think so. The way that this game has been displayed visually alone warrants an entry into the Starting Lineup.
Fuzion Frenzy 2 - If you were like me with Fuzion Frenzy on the original Xbox, then you know how much fun it was to play the first Fuzion Frenzy with family and friends. I anticipate that Fuzion Frenzy 2 will be just as much fun.
I wanted to round out my Stating Lineup with some quality reserves who are key coming off the bench to add to your holiday lists. Every Starting Lineup needs key players coming off the bench to fill in for the starters from time to time. They include Superman Returns, Call of Duty 3, Marvel Ultimate Alliance and FIFA Soccer 07.
There you have it. Unscripted’s Starting Lineup and a few bench players as well to hopefully give you an enjoyable holiday season. Stay tuned for more!
October 24th, 2006 at 6:04 pm
[quote comment="5896"]I’m still behind on the titles I’ve wanted to get. . .and now all these other ones coming up… what’s a poor demented gamer to do?
:p[/quote]
Sell your story about e and make millions?
October 24th, 2006 at 6:44 pm
I agree with your selections, except I’m going to rent FF2. My fifth selection is Call of Duty 3, which I think TreyArch is going to do InfinityWard proud. CoD2 has a real nostalgia to it since it was the first game I played on the 360 when I got it on launch.. Coming home and firing that thing up and playing CoD2 that is some good memories right there.
btw - I will be looking for all of you online in Legacy. Nobody commands the Defiant better than I.
Engage!
October 24th, 2006 at 7:06 pm
Gear of War will crush all this year. Except Zelda that is.
October 24th, 2006 at 7:09 pm
the Legacy trash talking has begun lol
October 24th, 2006 at 8:42 pm
CUL of DL!!! Lol Deac
October 25th, 2006 at 6:22 am
[quote comment="5908"]Gear of War will crush all this year. Except Zelda that is.[/quote]
It is said that the only thing GoW wont crush is uhh that army of 2? All I know is that is a 360 title. This is from EGM.
October 25th, 2006 at 8:02 am
COD3 will need a first look to make a determination. I hope it is good.
GOW is ruined IMO. They squandered their opportunity to be the first meaningful 360 clan or party based game. With all the Live supports that got pulled to make the deadline this one is shaping up to be a letdown at exactly the wrong time.
Go Viva! I’ll be trying to play this with my 3 year old.
Rainbow Vegas. Potential shown but nothing really new, at least it’s 360 native now.
Star Trek will be a good rental. Something to take a break with.
Can I even mention Huxley yet? My only fear is it will end up a GOW-style letdown. So much potential but can it be done right?
Halo3, it pains me to admit it but maybe thats the only title that could be done right. Of course they could mess it up also.
October 25th, 2006 at 8:37 am
no opinion on Superman Returns in my bench lineup?
October 25th, 2006 at 10:14 am
I haven’t seen any game play and it’s made by EA. Plus with so many other much safer purchases I think I’ll pass.
October 25th, 2006 at 1:53 pm
[quote comment="5958"][quote comment="5908"]Gear of War will crush all this year. Except Zelda that is.[/quote]
It is said that the only thing GoW wont crush is uhh that army of 2? All I know is that is a 360 title. This is from EGM.[/quote]
Army of 2 is being made by EA..