gamesgalore

Today's point of interest whilst killing downtime at work is computer games. The best, the worst, and what i'm looking forward to. First of all, I'm looking forward to being able to afford a new computer which will run games beyond pong v3.0 and having the time to play them. Until then, I can only drool over them. Here's a few i'm waiting for:
Prey: a fps (first-person-shooter): Prey tells the story of Tommy, a Cherokee garage mechanic stuck on a reservation going nowhere. Abducted along with his people to a menacing mothership orbiting Earth, he sets out to save himself and his girlfriend and eventually his planet. In Prey, players enter a living spaceship which enslaves alien races and devours humans for lunch. A unique twist on the first person shooter genre, Prey features such innovations as the ability to walk on walls, manipulate gravity and perform a "spirit walk" by leaving your physical body behind. Designed by Human Head (under the direction of 3D Realms), Prey features full online support for up to eight players, utilizing the game's play innovations for unique multiplayer experiences. -IGN.com (click here for a screenshot)
...this game looks like it will feature the first original gameplay tricks in a while. A fast paced as well, judging from the trailers.
F.E.A.R.; exctraction point - (fps): This game is an expansion pack from an older game (F.E.A.R.) which was a very playable and smooth first-person shooter/thriller/suspense-type. This game was straight up scary, full with dead/sick girl corspes crawling at you like a crab on meth. dynamic lighting changes to really mess with you, and classic scripted moments like the old, hurt-partner-but-actually-an-ambush routine. This is a feel good mindless (but scary) shooter. Does involve a small amount of cannabilism, so not for the shy of heart.
The Ship - (first/third person role playing mystery): this game is a new twist on the classic 'who dunnit?" parlour game. Only now its on a ship, and theres no butler. This game uses the Half-Life 2 source engine, and started out as a HL2 mod. Looks interesting, at least.