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    The PC (Personal Computer) is a highly configurable and upgradable gaming platform that, among home systems, sports the widest variety of control methods, largest library of games, and cutting edge graphics and sound capabilities.

    Game suggestions for new PC owner.

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    #1  Edited By TomA

    Hey all, i just bought a new PC,it has all the bells and whistles and stuff like that,awesome video card,great processor and sound card,etc.My question is,what are 3 recent games i have to have.Thanks.

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    #2  Edited By The_Dude

    Dead space, crysis warhead, STALKER clear sky.

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    #3  Edited By lamegame621

    if you like action-RPG then you should definitely get Fallout 3 for PC when it comes out. Crysis Warhead.. World In Conflict.

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    #4  Edited By Lunarbunny

    Half-Life 2 if you haven't already played it via Console Orange Box

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    #5  Edited By Tanuki

    Orange Box, CoD4 and the original STALKER.  It's not exactly NEW anymore.  But if you haven't played it, you should! 

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    #6  Edited By Hamz

    Orange Box, COD4, STALKER, Crysis, Crysis Warhead, The Witcher, World in Conflict, Dead Space, STALKER Clear Sky are all great games that spring to mind.

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    #7  Edited By TomA

    Thanks all, i think im gonna pick up at least 3 of those for sure,right now all i have is WoW and the original Starcraft.

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    #8  Edited By Thrawn1

    you could wait about a month and get left 4 dead

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    #9  Edited By jakob187

    Darwinia.

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    #10  Edited By Gunner

    The Witcher, Crysis or Crysis: Warhead, Sins of A Solar Empire.

    best of all worlds.

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    You should invest in both Half-Life and Half-Life 2.  The other Valve games are great as well, but these are the two staples you must play.

    Also, Diablo/Diablo II.  Both are great, but I'd suggest the second game.

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    Skip over Oblivion and get Morrowind. :)

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    #14  Edited By Cogito

    Team Fortress 2, with all the updates out already and more coming soon a good time to get on the wagon.

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    #16  Edited By Gunner
    TomA said:
    "

    Thanks for al the suggestions:)I think I have limited it down to Crysis,TF2,and either World in Conflict or The Witcher.BTW i forgot to mention i have a copy of Diablo 2 waiting to be installed so that's enough to keep me busy.

    "
    Go for The Witcher, Wrold in Conflict is only good for single player IMO and the single player storyline is a lot shorter than The Witcher.
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    #17  Edited By mracoon

    I would say get the Orange Box and wait for Left 4 Dead.

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    #18  Edited By Cube

    Witcher, Orange Box, and in a month Left 4 Dead.

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    #19  Edited By agent_lost

    ok Crysis to see how good is your rig,

    Orange Box, you can't beat the value for money

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    #20  Edited By xruntime

    Team Fortress 2 (from the Orange Box). This is one game you'll probably get hooked and addicted to. It's awesome. If you need a server suggestion, PM me, we have a great server up and running.

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    #21  Edited By lamegame621
    xruntime said:
    "Team Fortress 2 (from the Orange Box). This is one game you'll probably get hooked and addicted to. It's awesome. If you need a server suggestion, PM me, we have a great server up and running."
    this is true. TF 2 is REALLY awesome on PC. definitely get Steam (if you don't have it) and get TF 2.
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    #22  Edited By Black_Raven

    The Witcher, The Orange Box. I wouldn't get Crysis if i were you, i cant comment on Crysis Warhead since I haven't played it but i personally wouldnt buy Crysis, The orange box has Half Life and TF which are both better shooters imo. I do highly recomend The Witcher though, and get the enhanced edition.

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    #23  Edited By lamegame621

    i'm starting to think I should buy the witcher too...lots of good feedback on that game.

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    #24  Edited By lazyturtle

    What type of game do you like to play? I'd say finding games that fit your style is far more important than finding new games (of course new games that fit your style are the best....)

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    #25  Edited By shotaro
    The_Dude said:
    "Dead space, crysis warhead, STALKER clear sky."
    I new game and 2 expansions....

    forget that he will need the originals to play them shall we?

    a preferred genre would be nice just dont say space fighter sim.
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    #26  Edited By Lunarbunny

    I believe STALKER: Clear Sky is standalone, but I may be mistaken.

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    #27  Edited By xruntime

    STALKER Clear Sky and Crysis Warhead are standalone.

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    #28  Edited By BiggerBomb

    The Witcher is a real under the radar smash hit. It says right on the back of the box, "There is no good or evil, only decisions and consequences..." And that's exactly right. You make a choice and the outcome doesn't become immediatly apparent until much later in the game, The Witcher is a really great game for people who believe that nothing is black and white.

    The combat is also really great, it is based on a series of rhythms that take some skill and when executed properly can produce some massively brutal effects. I highly reccomend it.

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    #29  Edited By Yit

    Orange box. The Valve Premium Pack on steam is a GREAT deal.

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    #30  Edited By Kaneswrath

    Far Cry 2

    C&C Red Alert 3 

    CoD: World at War

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    #31  Edited By Kaneswrath

    Far Cry 2

    C&C Red Alert 3 

    CoD: World at War

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    #32  Edited By BinaryDragon

    Ahem...

    Audiosurf (it's available on steam) for under $10 (maybe even under $5)

    it is teh awesome...

    Enjoy.

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    #33  Edited By Elijah

    Crysis Warhead
    Far Cry 2
    Dead Space

    Not only do all three have excellent eye candy, they are all pretty great games also.

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    #34  Edited By Cerbberos

    The Orange Box.

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    #35  Edited By Demilich
    Elijah said:
    "Crysis Warhead
    Far Cry 2
    Dead Space

    Not only do all three have excellent eye candy, they are all pretty great games also."
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    #36  Edited By kush

    I would say both STALKER games, wait a few weeks for Left 4 Dead and obviously The Orange Box if you haven't played it yet...and I can mention plenty of much older games if you're just getting into PC gaming now.

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    #37  Edited By Snoopy

    farcry2,cod4,dead space

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    #38  Edited By Zimmy

    Orange box is an absolute must, and Company of Heroes should be at the top of your list.

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    #40  Edited By albaker

    Most definitely Fallout 3, The Orange Box and Far Cry 2

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    #41  Edited By ChestyMcGee
    Orange Box

    Far Cry 2 (just to show off what your PC can do in terms of graphics)

    Garry's Mod (once you have the Orange Box)

    World in Conflict (it looks amazing and if you're playing on a PC you might as well take advatage of at least one RTS)
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    #42  Edited By Hexpane
    Bellum said:
    "Skip over Oblivion and get Morrowind. :)"
    The tribunal expansion pack is the best part of morrowind (non user made)  but yeah IMO MW was way better than Oblivion, however once I played Tribunal I could not go back to the other worlds.

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