Five Games That Challenge Hollywood

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Five Games That Challenge Hollywood

Review date: 11.11.2008
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The average age of gamers is rising, and as we grow up, we're demanding more grown-up games. We want ultra-realistic graphics, story-lines and characters with depth, and surround soundtracks with detail and weight. Are we being demanding? Sure! But with the industry now valued in billions, and with ever-more powerful consoles on the market, developers finally have the money and platforms to create games that tick all of our boxes. At last, the gaming experience can match and even surpass that of the movies, and that's exactly what we've been waiting for. After all, why watch a film when you can be in one? With that in mind, here are the Top 5 Most Cinematic games, each one guaranteed to rock you like a Hollywood blockbuster.

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