 
Fantasy Games
 Epic
fantasy has for thousands of years been the realm of story telling
then it moved into the realm of writing. When Television and movies
came along it made the transition easily. Now epic fantasy has moved
into the realm of video games and online games. And this is a transition
of enormous proportions because now instead of witnessing the hero
on his quest you can become the hero.
No longer do you listen to, read about or watch the hero conquer
beasts and adventure through new worlds but now you can actually
be the hero and do all of this for yourself.
Epic Fantasy games
for PC, platform or online play have quickly evolved into incredibly
rich worlds that you can explore. There are many different types
of games. Some focus on Player vs. Player combat. Some focus on
empire building. Some focus on The accomplishment of quests. ANd
all of them incorporate, to some extent, all of these characteristics.
Do you want to be a muscle-bound warrior? A wizard? Or maybe some
type of non human character like a dwarf or an elf? You can be that
now - all through the marvelous new world of Fantasy games.
Persistent worlds
In the games of the
past few years you would play the game then save your progress.
When you came back to the game it was exactly the way you left it.
But today the worlds are persistent. That means that even if you
are not playing things are happening and changes are being made.
Changes that permanently affect the game.
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Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)With all the furor and hype surrounding the impending release of the Playstation3 I thought it would be good to take a look at the role playing/medieval and fantasy games that are going to be available for it.
First here are a few pros and cons for the new PS3
Pros:
- Serious computing power
- Plays blu-ray movies
- plays PS1 and PS2 Games
- Plays Music CD's
- Has a DVD-R
- HDTV Capable
Cons:
- Doesn't come with a game!
- No vibration controller and this surprises me. I really like the vibe controller on PS2
- Need to buy a special HDTV cable to connect to you HDTV
The Next generation of Role Playing games look they are going to be really Special!
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom available Nov 19
Experience next-gen graphics in true high-definition formats - Watch as the fantasy unfolds through vibrant environments, beautifully rendered characters, highly-detailed creatures, and intense battles
- Unique physics-based game mechanics let you tear through environments and defeat enemies in exciting ways - Knock enemies against walls and watch them tumble to the ground
- Smash through crates, pillars and rocks to clear a way through the environment -- or grab creatures and use them as living, unwilling weapons
- Immerse yourself in an intriguing storyline, as you seek to end an evil king's reign of oppression that he has forced upon your fellow citizens
- Choose from three unique heroes and enjoy their in-depth character progression - Unlock new spells and abilities, collect and equip unique armor & weapons, and more
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - This is a game that I really love. I have it for the PC and it doesn't disappoint. I have posted a review of this game here on the heroicdreams blog just look in the game category. It isn't available for PS3 until march 07 but it is worth the wait. Here is an overview:
- Live another life in a whole new world -- gamers can create and play any Character they can imagine, from the noble warrior to the sinister assassin to the wizened sorcerer
- First-person melee and magic systems bring first person role-playing to a new level of intensity
- The groundbreaking new Radiant AI system gives Oblivion's characters full 24/7 schedules and the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them
- Features over 1,000 non-player characters who come to life like never before -- facial animations, lip-synching, full speech, even unscripted conversations with each other
- The enormous world of Oblivion is open, giving you short challenges and open-ended gameplay -- everything from fighting bandits to mixing potions
THE DARKNESS The Darkness
- Console Video Game
- For PlayStation 3
- Based on the comic book ??The Darkness,?? created by Top Cow.
- Experience extremely intense, cinematic action in this gritty, first-person, adventure game.
- Summon and command an army of Darklings, impish demonites that commit unspeakable acts.
- Game Genre: Action/Adventure; Game Sub-Genre: Crime
- Published by Take Two
Platforms- Playstation and Xbox
- A dedicated
game system brings amazing reality to a fantasy game. And now they
are capable of connecting to the internet where you can play with
other people and explore complete worlds that change in real time.
The prices of platform systems can vary between two hundred dollars
and a thousand dollars. And the actual games usually cost around
fifty dollars. You can even rack up additional expenses by paying
for accessories and online subscriptions. But these expenses are
quite reasonable if you consider the many hundreds of hours you
can get from playing a game that you really enjoy.
 Playstation
2 - Solid performance at a fantastic price. This platform has
been around for a while now and the technology is stable. You can
also play dvd's in this machine. Fantastic selection of titles.
This system will give you years of solid play.
 Xbox
360 - Want the latest and the greatest? This system rules and
it will keep you at the cutting edge going forward. Amazon.com
Product Description
Xbox 360 sets a new pace for digital entertainment. More than just
a cutting-edge game system, Xbox 360 also integrates high-definition
video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, and online connectivity
into one sleek, small tower.
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out here.
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Fantasy and RPG Games you play online
- Anarchy
online homepage
Anarchy Online is a Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game
(MMORPG) based in the distant future. Gamers play one of three
sides (either the corporate Omnis, the undeclared neutrals, or
the rebel Clans). The game has PvP, decent graphics, and is auto-combat
- Asheron's
Call homepage
In a land overrun with monsters and villains, the mighty wizard
Asheron has sent out a call to the bravest warriors and spell
casters to return to the land of Dereth via magic portals. You
and thousands of other Internet-connected players assume these
adventurers in Asheron's Call.
- City
of Heroes homepage
Welcome to Paragon City, home to an entire universe of heroes.
In this massively multiplayer RPG, you and thousands of other
players will be able to take on the roles of super-powered heroes
in a stunning, 3D graphical world. Take on personalized missions
to rid the city of super villains, aliens, madmen, criminals,
and evil organizations.
- Dark
Age of Camelot homepage
This is the only MMO that lets you face off against thousands
of other players in Realm vs. Realm combat, the revolutionary
advancement in PvP (player vs. player) gameplay.
- Dungeons
& Dragons Online homepage
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach takes you into a classic
fantasy world, for incredible MMORPG gaming. Travel to Stormreach
for exciting adventures where you'll face impossible challenges
and unbeatable monsters, all for fortune and glory. Choose from
nine classes and five races, including the Eberron warforged race
- then enter ancient dungeons and complete missions to find gold,
magic and treasure.
- Everquest
I and II homepage
EverQuest II is a new, massive online world filled with danger,
adventure and mystery. It's a wide-open world where players will
encounter hundreds of creatures and unlimited adventure. Breathtaking
graphics and an epic storyline immerse you in this world, as you
become a legendary hero or villain. Players can now own real estate,
such as apartments, homes, and guild houses
- Final
Fantasy XI homepage
As the beastmen organize their forces and make their advance towards
the nations of San d'Oria, Windurst, and Bastok, a desperate call
goes out to adventurers around the globe for help. Experience
missions, quests, and boss battles by yourself or join up with
other party members to form powerful alliances.
- Guild
Wars homepage
Guild Wars is a new kind of MMORPG experience. It eliminates the
less exciting aspects of world-map play by using a mission-based
design, while still keeping the features that make massive online
role-players great. Make new allies in towns or outposts, form
a party, and then go tackle a quest together.
- Planetside
homepage
Wage war across ten continents in this massively multiplayer first-person
battle of epic proportions. A creative blend of RPG and first-person
shooter elements, PlanetSide dishes out loads of vehicles and
weapons for creative team-based action
- Ultima
Online homepage
Interact with thousands of players simultaneously in this breakthrough
Internet fantasy world that is now easier to learn and play than
ever. Get online and immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime.
- World
of Warcraft homepage
World Of Warcraft lets players experience the lands of Azeroth
from a newer, in-depth perspective. They'll discover new lands
and take on epic quests and challenges in massive online multiplayer
action. Adventure together with thousands of other players simultaneously
- Role
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