On one hand, 2008 had a bunch of high-profile sequels with epic scale and high production values. On the other hand, there were games that brought with them new concepts and ideas. Both provided plenty of priceless moments that helped them qualify as a nominee for IndianVideoGamer’ Most Epic Gaming Moment of 2008:
Finale – Braid
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Published by: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Platforming
Platform(s): Xbox 360 (XBLA)
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 93
Berlin offensive – Call of Duty: World at War
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Published by: Activision
Genre: Shooter
Platform(s): Multi
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 85
Finale – Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
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Published by: Square Enix
Genre: RPG
Platform(s): PSP
Available in India: No
Metacritic score: 83
First look at the wasteland – Fallout 3
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Published by: Bethesda Softworks
Genre: RPG
Platform(s): Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Available in India: No
Metacritic score: 93
Brumak ride – Gears of War 2
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Published by: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Shooter
Platform(s): Xbox 360
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 93
Introductory/tutorial level – LittleBigPlanet
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Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Platforming
Platform(s): PS3
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 95
Microwave section – Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
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Published by: Konami
Genre: Action
Platform(s): PS3
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 94
Final boss fight – Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
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Published by: Konami
Genre: Action
Platform(s): PS3
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 94
Winner gets:
Bioshock Big Daddy figurine – courtesy E-Xpress Interactive
One-year subsctiptions to Stuff Magazine – courtesy Stuff India
Xbox LIVE 12 month subscription card – courtesy Microsoft
Resistance 2 (PS3) – courtesy Milestone Interactive
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Metacritic scores courtesy metacritic.com