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games: Katharine’s Favourite Games of 2008

January 6 2009 | KatharineFletcher

A new year is a chance to look back at the old, and today I’m looking back and picking my favourite games from 2008.

This is perhaps a rather atypical list, but I think it reflects my own philosophy of gaming which is much more concerned with how much enjoyment and entertainment a game facilitates rather than how may boxes it ticks for technical brilliance or popularity. Don’t forget to leave a comment with your own favourites of 2008 and what you’re looking out for in 2009.

I also have an announcement: this is actually my last episode writing and presenting ChannelFlip Games. Thank you so much to everyone who watches the show for all your support over the last 15 months, you guys have been fantastic and I’ll miss you!

However, do stay tuned for CFG re-incarnated next week!

previous: Prince of Persia
next: Katharine’s Best Bits

comments

Angel Mercury
January 6th, 2009 - 7:47pm

No more Katharine!? Oh no ;.; You’ll definitely be missed, and a hard act to follow. Good luck to you though.

Schmung
January 6th, 2009 - 8:06pm

Katharine, ’tis a shame you’re leaving, but here’s hoping it’s to bigger and better things. I just hope the show retains the same sort of tone and the eclectic coverage that made it interesting to watch, even in instances where you didn’t necessarily care overly about the game in question.
Best of luck!

Jack_Vykios
January 6th, 2009 - 10:16pm

Noooo! Where’re you going? Please say you’re doing more internetty things! You’re the reason I come to this website! It’s fun to actually SEE game reviewers and have them have some personality, while still reviewing the game. But, although I sure it’ll continue, I loved your style.

Damn.

Ahh well. All the best tee ye.

Jack

Match
January 6th, 2009 - 10:27pm

*sad* No more Katharine?
I really hope the new CFG will be a worthy successor, which, imo, will be pretty hard to accomplish. Katharine made the show unique, which is why I watched it.
Well, best of luck to you, Katharine, either way.

So far, my game of the year is Little Big Planet, I guess. I’ve actually not really given it a lot of thought, though, it’s just the first game that comes to mind when I think about which games I enjoyed last year. World of Goo was awesome, too, and Fallout 3 surprised me by actually being enjoyable, too.
Those 3 are probably my top 3, although I still haven’t come around to playing the new Prince and Mirror’s Edge, both games I have high hopes for.

Fozza
January 6th, 2009 - 11:41pm

Can’t believe it ! CF is loosing is single biggest asset!

Pay her more! Work her less! Keep her on!

Good Bye Katherine and Good Luck in whatever it is you
are doing.
If it is something in the tech,gaming arena how about a Tweet to let us know about it?

Warm Regards,

Fozza

Beau
January 7th, 2009 - 12:24am

Wow - way to ruin my new year >_<

You will be missed Katharine - may success and good times follow you wherever you go next :D

Spence
January 7th, 2009 - 1:23am

There is so much that has already been said and so much that will be repeated. Sameness is the nemesis of inspiration. That is a principle that I hold dear and one that - given the style of your presentations and the games you choose to critique - I imagine you share. That is what’s kept me watching for the last year or so and that’s what I think makes you special. I must however - at the risk of out right hypocrisy - say that this website is losing one of its very best. There are few critics who really challenge me as a viewer or in this case as a gamer. You are one of them. The gaming community is fortunate to have you as one of it’s denizens. I anxiously await your next forum.

Jim
January 7th, 2009 - 11:38am

Nooooooooooooooooooo!

Jim
January 7th, 2009 - 11:51am

You will be missed Katharine. You gave the only game reviews I would listen to in full, without skipping to the end to hear the summary and score. Your analysis was always intelligent, relevant and most importantly, enjoyable. Thanks!

Jim

WilHarris
January 7th, 2009 - 12:28pm

We are all gutted to see Katharine move on to pastures new. I’m sure she will continue to Twitter her online whereabouts! In the meantime, we really do intend to keep the same amazing flavour that Katharine has created, because we know that she has swiftly become the best thing on the internets. Stay tuned! :)

Jeff Johnson
January 7th, 2009 - 2:05pm

very sad :(

But good luck in all you do!

Wayne Naylor
January 7th, 2009 - 5:03pm

What A way to go aye. Since the first video I saw for riff everyday shooter I knew that miss fletcher was unlike many hosts I see on the net, you were always so unique and justified every score and thought better than any other game journalist around. Most of all you were just a breath of fresh air on the internet. Its sad to see you go but even more exciting to see what you do next. Channel flip games can only go up from your shimmering example and I am also excited to see that. This is not the last we have seen of Katharine fletcher, like I have told friends and many others. A legendary run from one of the best; keep up the good work as usual.

ryanknapper
January 7th, 2009 - 5:49pm

Well, now I’m bummed out. Katharine was something/someone I looked forward to. I hope her new project is something is up and running (and public) soon.

dzus
January 7th, 2009 - 5:52pm

darn, there goes my weekly dose of game review :,( sad to see u go. All the best for what ever u’ll be up to ;)

A Canuck
January 8th, 2009 - 2:56am

Argh! No! My favorite reviewer and one of my favorite online personalities leaving?!?
Well, thanks for turning me onto games like N+, World of Goo, the Penny Arcade games and, of course, zelda which started it all for me. I don’t really play many games, but I wrapped all those and turned a lot of my friends and family onto them too.
Loved your unique style,
Smart unique and to the point,
Take care and good luck
Sniff sniff

jpdeleon
January 8th, 2009 - 4:48am

We’ll miss yaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!

Carrie
January 8th, 2009 - 7:08am

Oh no, I am truly bummed. You are the best female game reviewer out there and I always enjoyed your take on things. I will truly miss you around here and I hope you’ll be producing/staring in something else soon. DX

KatharineFletcher
January 8th, 2009 - 4:46pm

Hey guys, just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who left comments here, or has messaged me their good wishes on facebook and twitter. It’s incredibly humbling and, tbh, a little overwhelming. You guys are the best!

I probably won’t have much of a web presence for the next few months as I’m taking a break from the media to work on a few of my own projects (mostly creative writing), but there may well be something web-based further down the line. Anyway, anyone who wants to is welcome to follow me on twitter (Katharine2501) and I promise I’ll update more frequently from now on!

Best wishes to all,
K x

Enoch
January 10th, 2009 - 1:30am

Oh noes! I’m sad to see you go. You had a great taste in games - that means, you always recommended games I liked ;) It was always fun and informative to watch your show.
Also, you were always so gorgeous ;)

Good luck and all the best in your future!

Jura
January 12th, 2009 - 8:03am

No more Katherine! Ah, blerg!! I’ll miss her unique game reviews. I also wish her best of luck in her future endeavors. I guess now we’ll just have to wait and see what comes next.

tom s williams
January 13th, 2009 - 2:14am

Hey Katharine ,thanks for all the great reviews over the past 15 months. I will miss watching you on my Halo 3 zune.I wish you all the luck in the world and I hope to here from you sometime in the future.PLEASE DONT FORGET that you were the first channel flip games girl and you can never be replaced!! I dont think that Wil Harris will ever find some one like you ever! I will miss you Katharine p.s. yes, you are still sooooo cute and hot!! ha ha, take care Katharine tom s williams

LinkTree
January 13th, 2009 - 12:12pm

This is a very sad day
You are an outstanding presentor too bad you leave =(

Ryuzaki
January 16th, 2009 - 11:24pm

Bye Katherine, i’ve been with you since the begining, and i’ll admit it, i’ve always loved you and your reviews, so good luck in the future.

RyanTanWeihao
June 4th, 2009 - 4:49pm

It’s been 5 months, and I’m still missing you Katharine!

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