Simply titled Tomb Raider , the Crystal Dynamics-developed action-adventure game that also incorporates bits of stealth, survival horror, and melee combat restarts the story of Lara Croft with a darker and grittier perhaps too much so tale that chronicles her rise from scared youngster to bad-ass hero. Unusually for the series, the new game will also include two multiplayer modes.
Rome II will feature both sea and land battles, and a larger overall map than the first game. No release date has been set, but it likely won't surface until the fall. The game received an enthusiastic response at last year's E3 conference thanks to its unique gameplay that combines traditional shooter mechanics with computer hacking and with it, the ability to manipulate the city's various transportation, lighting, and communication systems to your advantage. With no release date and truly impressive visuals in the demo, this could easily be another game that winds up on the next-gen consoles, though Ubisoft promises that it isn't.
While Nintendo's new Wii U can't even outsell its predecessor , the other next-generation consoles could have a bigger impact on the industry—if they provide gamers with a compelling reason to upgrade immediately. Both Sony and Microsoft are expected to unveil their new consoles at this year's E3 conference or perhaps as soon as March in special press conferences by each company , though the consoles' actual release dates are a big question mark at this point, and it is certainly possible that one or both will be held back until What does game designer Markus Persson have in store as his follow-up to the surprising hit Minecraft?
Though still early in the development stage, the upcoming 0x10c will be a space simulation set trillions of years in the future, with the entire universe on the brink of extinction. Each player will get her own ship, but to find out what happens from there, you'll need to follow along on the game's official blog. A beta release is expected this fall for EA's latest Battlefield game, which will be set in the present day and again developed by DICE. Few other details have been revealed.
While Activision has yet to announce any Call of Duty release for , it would be unlike them to skip a year; we've had a new installment every autumn since Since the Modern Warfare titles seem to arrive every other year, that would make Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 not to be confused with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare the likeliest title to arrive this year.
The complicating factor, of course, is which platforms the game is being developed for; if it is the next-generation consoles, a delay to is possible. Bungie's first post- Halo , post-Microsoft project is an original title called Destiny at least for now , though almost nothing is known other than what was accidentally leaked last fall: the game will be set years in the future, when a benevolent, spherical alien craft hovers above the last city on Earth while other aliens threaten to eliminate the human race.
While the company seems to have been targeting a fall window, this could be another title that hinges upon the release of the next-gen hardware. Team Ico, the developers behind the now-classic Ico and Shadow of the Colossus , have been promising a follow-up for ages. The latest FPS in the Rainbow 6 series has been delayed for so long that it may now be a next generation title despite previously being announced for the PS3 and with a release window.
Telltale has promised a second season of episodes in its ongoing Walking Dead series, which collectively won Metacritic's Game of the Year award in The new season is again expected to unfold over five episodes, which are loosely targeted for a release.
The next project for indie developer Jonathan Blow Braid 93 is the self-funded PC game The Witness , an ambitious, maze-oriented puzzle game that has players exploring an uninhabited island, solving challenges along the way to unlock additional regions and uncover more information about the island's and the game's mysteries. What are your most anticipated games of the coming year? Let us know in the comments section below. Please sign up or log in to post a comment. I'll probably end up playing Watch Dogs sometime in when the price for the console version has dropped significantly.
I'm honestly kind of wary of new Ubisoft franchises ever since they decided to mile Assassin's Creed CoD-style. Or is Valve in a Crysis and the game is Left for Dead? SimCity And fans are already griping about the always-online requirement. The lack of Pokemon X and Y in this article is disturbing. I'm just going to assume that since it was announced a week before this article was posted, that they just didn't know about it.
The Most Anticipated Video Games of Confirmed or highly likely releases Below, we list the most noteworthy games expected to arrive in Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs Watch trailer s Frictional Games tbd early exclusively for PC The "Amnesia" in the title rather than the porcine portion reveals that Machine for Pigs is a sequel to the well-received PC survival horror game Amnesia: The Dark Descent 85 , though the new game comes from a different development team thechineseroom, makers of Dear Esther 75 and features completely new characters, a different setting Victorian England, 60 years after the first game , and revised gameplay.
Bayonetta 2 Nintendo tbd exclusively for Wii U The action title Bayonetta was released for the 90 and PS3 87 , but, in a bit of a coup for Nintendo, this long-delayed sequel will now be a Wii U exclusive.
Beyond: Two Souls Watch trailer s Sony tbd exclusively for PS3 Three years ago, the PS3 title Heavy Rain 87 brought something new to gaming, with a cinematic experience heavy on narrative and visuals rather than running, shooting, and jumping.
Dota 2 Watch trailer s Valve tbd exclusively for PC Anyone who would consider Dota 2 one of the year's most anticipated games has probably already been playing the game for months, but its first official release won't occur until later in Pikmin 3 Watch trailer s Nintendo tbd Q1 exclusively for Wii U The first Pikmin game since 's GameCube title Pikmin 2 90 returns to the miniature garden world of the cute plant-like Pikmin creatures.
Rayman Legends Watch trailer s Ubisoft February 26 exclusively for Wii U Another key Wii U exclusive, this cartoony, fast-paced platformer is the sequel to 's Rayman Origins 92 , one of the original Wii's best-reviewed titles. SimCity Watch trailer s Electronic Arts March 5 exclusively for PC It has been a decade since the last real release in the massively successful city simulation series yes, we are intentionally ignoring SimCity Societies , which regular SC developer Maxis had no part of , which makes this reboot welcome indeed for anyone who fantasizes about zoning and mass transit.
Possible but unconfirmed The following titles may appear in , but could just as easily get pushed back to Unnamed Microsoft game console Xbox Unnamed Sony game console PlayStation 4 While Nintendo's new Wii U can't even outsell its predecessor , the other next-generation consoles could have a bigger impact on the industry—if they provide gamers with a compelling reason to upgrade immediately. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Activision platforms tbd While Activision has yet to announce any Call of Duty release for , it would be unlike them to skip a year; we've had a new installment every autumn since Destiny Activision platforms tbd Bungie's first post- Halo , post-Microsoft project is an original title called Destiny at least for now , though almost nothing is known other than what was accidentally leaked last fall: the game will be set years in the future, when a benevolent, spherical alien craft hovers above the last city on Earth while other aliens threaten to eliminate the human race.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6: Patriots Watch trailer s Ubisoft platforms tbd The latest FPS in the Rainbow 6 series has been delayed for so long that it may now be a next generation title despite previously being announced for the PS3 and with a release window.
The Walking Dead: Season 2 Telltale Games platforms tbd Telltale has promised a second season of episodes in its ongoing Walking Dead series, which collectively won Metacritic's Game of the Year award in The Witness Number None for PC The next project for indie developer Jonathan Blow Braid 93 is the self-funded PC game The Witness , an ambitious, maze-oriented puzzle game that has players exploring an uninhabited island, solving challenges along the way to unlock additional regions and uncover more information about the island's and the game's mysteries.
What will you be playing this year? Comments First to Last Latest. Calamebe May 18, AM. MarcDoyle Mar 10, AM. Zilcell Feb 23, PM. Fire Emblem: Awakening on the 3DS. Keep checking back to make sure you don't miss out on some of the smaller gems of the year in between all the big hitters. God of War January 14 Kratos and son are finally making their way to PC in a port of the much-loved action hack-and-slash. You'll be able to take on the Norse realms in all the gorgeous 4K, with all the power inside your PC.
Dying Light 2 February 4 The sequel to Techland's zombies and parkour action game is finally arriving in after multiple delays. It's bringing a bigger map, double the parkour, and the return of the dangerous nights that will have you stealthing along rooftops and through Infected nests. Total War: Warhammer 3 February 17 This is the final game in Creative Assembly's trilogy, bringing the last of the tabletop wargame's armies into digital form.
In short: bears battling daemons. Elden Ring February 25 FromSoftware is returning to the Dark Souls formula we're still craving more of, now in an open world with a lore written in part by George R. From what we played in the network test, it's basically Dark Souls but bigger, which is exactly what a lot of us were asking for. It's actually a pseudo-remake, "new story inspired by," the original Final Fantasy game from This one follows Jack and the Warriors of Light, using a mashup of the Final Fantasy 7 remake's team combat with Team Ninja's action-oriented Nioh series fighting.
Saints Row August 23 Volition is rebooting its wacky action series with four new young and witty protagonists. As the new Boss, you and four friends launch a criminal empire in the American southwest-inspired Santo Ileso. The new Saints Row is aiming to be of its own time, a contemporary story about feisty young folks that leaves the old Boss in the past.
Starfield November 11 Bethesda Game Studios' first new series in years is headed out into space. We're expecting it to be more than "Skyrim in space" but Todd Howard has confirmed that it is, in some ways, Skyrim in space.
We're expecting tons of exploration in the Settled Systems with dangerous spaceflight and various factions. Other new features like a tactical pause system for single-player and dynamic cover—where destruction just changes the type and location of cover—are both exciting and welcome. Gotham Knights Four members of the Bat Family are watching over Gotham in Batman's absence in this diversion from the Arkhamverse timeline.
Kerbal Space Program 2 The delightful misadventures of the Kerbonauts in building a space program will be continued in the second half of Now, you'll be able to establish colonies, create interstellar travel, and continue to spectacularly explode innumerable spacecraft before the horrified and fascinated Kerbal people. Unfortunately, the ongoing COVID pandemic forced many game developers to delay projects due to working from home, chip shortages, and other unforeseen obstacles.
Thankfully, the resulting release dates ensured gamers won't have to wait much longer for many popular franchises. Before comes to a close, several titles may become the new 'must have' game on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch systems.
Most AAA titles launched into the competitive market before December to earn a spot on the Game Awards ballot , but many developers delayed into December , January , and beyond. All games announced may experience delays before their release date, and players have no insurance current release dates will remain set.
All interested players should consult official websites and social media pages to ensure the release information for each title hasn't changed. In a year full of hurdles for the gaming industry, it's likely that more developers could delay their products into for quality assurance or to prevent unrealistic crunch time for their teams.
Perhaps the most anticipated December video game release is Halo Infinite , Industries' long-awaited sequel to Halo 5. This title features a significant departure from past Halo titles, utilizing an open-world, free multiplayer, and a massive story campaign.
While Halo Infinite's multiplayer featured a surprise release last month, Halo Infinite's campaign is still over a week away. Xbox fans can look forward to this product's release in early December and may take advantage of the game's holiday release as an early gift for loved ones.
The Nintendo Switch has dozens of new ports and original titles launching in December. Hack n' slash titles like Firegirl 2 and other beloved franchises like Yu-Gi-Oh! Anvil: Vault Breakers is one of the first December releases for PC systems, with its console versions having released back in June Players take the role of alien treasure hunters in a top-down, roguelike sci-fi experience.
Randomly generated levels filled with interstellar enemies block the path towards the game's 'Vaults,' a cradle of power and the pinnacle of intergalactic loot. As players progress, their characters unlock new abilities to face challenges in other galaxies. Teamwork is vital, and interested parties should be ready for cooperative multiplayer to make or break their experience.
In a release window competing with many AAA titles, Anvil: Vault Breakers is a brilliant game that players can't miss.
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