New Laptop, first game?

I just ordered a gateway p173x-fx and I was just curious for some opinions as to what game I should buy first? I was looking into crysis/call of duty 4 but I am cuious for other suggestions.

 

What kind of games do you like? FPS or maybe RTS?

It's your own choice but I prefer CoD 4

 

mine sweeper ?
sorry couldn't resist

 

Now here's an idea that makes sense. As for the previous question I enjoy both FPS and RT. Basically i'm just curious what other people are playing and what they think would be an enjoyable time consuming game.

 

if you like Multiplayer, then get COD4 over Crysis.

 

Company of Heroes is one of my favorites.
The Witcher is wicked.
mass effect is great fun but doesnt last long.

too many out there....

 

I just got my 6860FX ready for games, and here is my list:

• GRiD
• COD 4
• Gears of War
• Crysis
• Age of Empires 2 + exp games
• Diablo II + LOD
• Company of Heros

I know it's not a big list, but those are my favorite games, not in any particular order. I'm looking to get some more games, so I'll also take a look at other suggestions in this thread as well.

 

edit ****can diablo II runs at a resolution higher than 800x600 ?

 

I really like these sugestions. Just though of another game. What do you guys think of bio-shock?

 

lol it runs Maxed at your native res... rofl

 

lol no no not what i meant, can diablo run at a higher res than 800x600 ?

 

Oblivion, CC3 Tiberian Wars. and this year's gonna be sick, we have loads of good games coming out later this year, Brother in Arms:Hell's Highway, Starcraft 2, Spore, Red Alert 3 etc.

 

oh sorry, i dont think so no, 800x600 was the king's resolution back in those days.

 

I wouldn't recommend Gears of War to anyone who doesn't crave a migraine.

I am currently playing-
Call of Duty 4 (Native, maxed out)
Oblivion (Native, maxed out)
CS:S and TF2 (Native, maxed out with 8x AA 16xAF)
Crysis (1280x800 all high)
UT3 (Native, all high except textures on 4/5)

All run great, the only reason UT3 can't max out is because it requires a hefty GPU, so I kicked the texture slider to 4/5, and am getting 40+ FPS.

 

Other than Oblivion I like the list. I just dont think I can handle another elder scrolls game, theyre awesome but I just want to kill myself half way through.

 

Haha, well no problem man. I just loved Oblivion, and I have lost so much time in this game. The other games should fall right in your alley.

 

honestly, if i werent taking a summer class starting on monday i would definitley consid oblivion, I just dont want to get sucked in. Also when i get back to school I can download it off dc++

 

Half Life series!!! You cannot go wrong with Bioshock either.

 

Oh man, how did I forget Bioshock.

As for Half-Life, I guess I'm just used to everyone having already played it...

 

yeah, I don't follow normal paradigms of gaming. Ive been on a piece of trash laptop that cant run anything for 4 years.

 

Ah, well then Orange Box is a must. Half-Life 2, HL: Episode One, HL: Episode 2, Team Fortress 2, and Portal all for $39.99!

 

your wish is my command my sir.

 

Not sure what specs your laptop is, but I just got devil may cry 4 and its great

 

He just bought the P-FX, same as my sig.

 

In your situation, I would try :

Oblivion
C&C 3
Supreme Commander
COD 4
Bioshock

Plus some oldies :

Planescape : Torment
Homeworld
Warcraft 3

Have fun !

 

Warcraft 3 is more than covered. Thanks for the other suggestions.

 

total war medieval2

devil may cry 4 run flawlessly but well its a console port, get a gamepad

 

Best hack n slash game ever. if you are a fan of this type of games, you cant miss this one!

 

Based on all the suggestions it looks like I'm not going to have much time on my hands for a while.

 

Add DMC4 and GHIII to my list lol.