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    need game recommendation 4 my brother 4 christmas

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Jedi007, Dec 22, 2008.

  1. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, I want to get my brother a nice game for christmas. He really likes(d) AoE2 and Civ3 and C&C Generals. He's a lot into strategy, but he also plays FPSs occasitionally.

    I'm not sure what game to buy him, I was thinking of Civ4 but I'm not too sure. Preferably a game you can buy on steam...

    Suggestions please?
     
    Jedi007, Dec 22, 2008
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    Civ4 is pretty good but left 4 dead looks awsome
     
    darthvader1432, Dec 22, 2008
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  3. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah I'm saving l4d for myself :p
     
    Jedi007, Dec 22, 2008
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    get l4d is an awesome and addictive game but you also have to reerve at least an hour to play
     
    jonhapimp, Dec 22, 2008
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    You can get Civ4 on Steam. Seems like a no brainer if that's the kind of game he likes. It wasn't too long about that they had Civ4 and both expansions for it on sale on Steam.
     
    cjcerny, Dec 22, 2008
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    I Liek the RTS games, Rise of Nations is my favorite one right now, but I was really into AOE3 before that. Rise of nations is from 2004 though so it's graphics aren't stunning... AOE3 can look fantastic.
     
    Isend2C, Dec 22, 2008
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    RA3? I'm buying it because RA2 is one of my favourite games of all time but I'm not sure how the sequel stands up against it. From reviews at least, it seems pretty good.

    It's on steam too I think.
     
    Arkaros, Dec 22, 2008
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    hopefully I have enough money to buy l4d after christmas lol but I keep buying games that are cheap like bf2 and ut3

    fallout 3 was first game I bought cant wait to try it out
     
    darthvader1432, Dec 22, 2008
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    yeah, left 4 dead is pretty much my vote too. the game is amazing. hopefully valve will release the SDK and new maps. but seriously, that game is a BLAST!
     
    Levenly, Dec 22, 2008
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    wish I would of bought l4d instead of fallout 3 first
    oh well i needed a good offline game
     
    darthvader1432, Dec 22, 2008
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    What about any of the Total War games? You can buy Rome Total War with both expansions on steam for $10! It's an absolute steal.
     
    Billabong81, Dec 22, 2008
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    If he really likes RTS games then the Warhammer 40K Platinum pack would be perfect, also consider getting Company of Heroes. Both are superb.
     
    StormEffect, Dec 22, 2008
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    Medieval II: Total War Gold Edition @ 29.95 on Steam

    Civilization IV Complete @ 49.99 on Steam

    Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords
    + Dark Avatar
    + Twlight of the Arnor

    Left 4 Dead (So both of you can play)
     
    surdanis, Dec 22, 2008
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    yeah you do wish you bought left4dead first.

    its a fps (he seems to like strategy more), but its the best thing out there right now.

    and you could both play. (need 2 controllers though, search google: "left 4 dead splitscreen")
     
    masterchef341, Dec 23, 2008
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    L4D brings friends and family together...how heartwarming. No brainer to me.

    Lol no brain...pun!
     
    I♥RAM, Dec 23, 2008
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    ill get it on the 28th
     
    darthvader1432, Dec 23, 2008
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    Shooter: L4D as many have said, I can't get enough and with maps like "dawn of the dead" on the way.....oh mama!

    RTS: I like C&C 3, also I just bought Kane's Wrath Expansion (which I recommend).

    Or another RTS not mentioned but it good is Sins of a Solar Empire, mind you it's a very slow paced game. If you have the time to put into it though it is a very enjoyable game (but again I stress games can last awhile, upwards of 5+ hours sometimes).
     
    Vaath, Dec 23, 2008
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