2010 was a great year for gamers whether you were a fan of RPGs and games like Fable III and Final Fantasy XIII were released to keep you happy, first person shooters like Modern Warfare 2 and Halo Reach blew sales out of the water and we even had a new way to play games with the release of Kinect and PlayStation Move.
It would be hard to beat or even climb to the same level as the developers and producers made for themselves last year but we’re already getting the jitters from over watching trailers and reading previews, 2011 will be another great year for gamers.
Dead Space 2
Release Date: Jan 25th 2011
The game that proved that in space no one can hear your scream is actually false – plenty of things hear you scream you just really wish that you hadn’t let them hear you. Isaac is alive and soon finds himself on board the ‘Sprawl’, a highly populated space station orbiting Saturn. Isaac is still heavily affected by the events on the Ishimura and now suddenly finds himself catapulted into the horror once more. Dead Space 2 comes with a multiplayer option and PS3 and Move owners get their own prequel Dead Space: Extraction, a prequel to the first game. Expect a preview coming very soon!
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Release Date: February 18th 2011
We are doing our best to contain our joy and squeals here but it’s getting harder and harder as the release date draws closer. Thirty two characters have been released to the public so far and a further eight have yet to be announced. We’ve even picked our three characters for kicking ass with but that’s all being kept under wraps… until the time comes! There will be a special limited edition version of the game released alongside but no demo will be released to the public before the launch.
Dragon Age II
Release Date: March 11th 2011
The sequel is almost here and we’re drooling at the thoughts of it! While we’re not adverse to change we are a little disappointed that we’ve lost the ability to customize our hero’s race we can still tamper with their gender, age and class. You will take on the role of Hawke and your life narrated by a companion who will tell the tales of your great deeds or your cruel acts.
This has epic written all over it and we’re sure Bioware and Electronic Arts won’t let us down!
Portal II
Release Date: April 22nd 2011
Four years on the sequel to the game that stole the limelight in the video game world in 2007 has a brand new game for the hundreds of thousands of fans around the world to get to grips with. Chell lives and after being resuscitated by a GLaDOS personality core suddenly finds herself once more at the mercy GLaDOS and mind puzzling traps and games. With the use of the ASHPD (Portal gun) as well as some new tools, Chell will once more have to conquer her old robotic enemy.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Release Date: June 16th 2011
Who doesn’t love a good MMO! World of Warcraft might be one of the most popular in the history of online play but in recent years other franchises have started to move into the world of the MMO, we’ve seen Star Trek take a trip into territory that other men had gone before and the game steadily rises in popularity. DC Universe is still preparing for its leap into the genre but LucasArts and the Star Wars are only 6 months away from bringing MMO to the Galaxy that’s far far away.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Release Date: November 11
Little to nothing is know about the fifth instalment in the Elder Scroll games. Bethesda Game Studios are keeping their lips sealed for another two months, with everything from plot to gameplay. All we’ve managed to dig up so far is that they are innovating some new technology while tinkering with the older system used in Oblivion. We’ll also see some major improvements to the graphics and character animation. Mark the date in your calendar because this is going to be one of the big games of the year.
Guild Wars 2
Release Date: TBC 2011
Set 250 years after the Eye of the North expansion and the defeat of Great Destroyer, the world of Tyria is in trouble once more and heroes will have to rise up once more to protect the land and the people. Five elder dragons asleep beneath the core of the earth have risen once more and threaten to destroy the harmony the world has grown accustomed to in its time of peace.
A number of key changes have been made while the game has been in development the last four years, including a level cap rise to 80, a system to discourage level grinding as well as improvements to the general play and look of the game
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Release Date: TBC 2011
Link is back but before we even have a chance to play his new adventure, his brand new look is already causing some outcry from fans who are a little reluctant to accept the new look for the game… be sure to tell us how you feel about Link’s new style over on our forums!
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Release date: TBC 2011
Bioshock Infinite
Release Date: 2012
No we’re not taking you for a ride with this one. Bioshock Infinite is one game that we will be thinking about all year long and look at this way only at least another 12 months until the game will be released, so that’s something positive!
What else we’re looking forward to…
Bulletstorm
Torchlight II
Diablo II
Duke Nukem Forever*
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