Good times ahead
2012
was a phenomenal year in video games, between such high-end releases as
"Halo 4," "Assassin's Creed III," "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" and
"PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale." And 2013 could be even bigger —
given the titles that have been announced.
We're sure several more will join the list once they're revealed. But for now, these selections are definitely top dogs …
2012
was a phenomenal year in video games, between such high-end releases as
"Halo 4," "Assassin's Creed III," "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" and
"PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale." And 2013 could be even bigger —
given the titles that have been announced.We're sure several more will join the list once they're revealed. But for now, these selections are definitely top dogs …
"Bioshock Infinite" (2K Games, Mar. 26, Xbox 360/PlayStation 3/PC, $60)
Taking
place in the flying city of Columbia, the latest title from Irrational
Games is an imaginative first-person shooter with plenty of high-octane
action. You play a bounty hunter out to rescue a damsel in distress,
amidst warring soldiers and a heinous flying creature known as the
Songbird. With exquisite art design and inventive gameplay techniques
(like using a harness to slide along the city's railway system at rapid
speed), this one's bound to please.
Taking
place in the flying city of Columbia, the latest title from Irrational
Games is an imaginative first-person shooter with plenty of high-octane
action. You play a bounty hunter out to rescue a damsel in distress,
amidst warring soldiers and a heinous flying creature known as the
Songbird. With exquisite art design and inventive gameplay techniques
(like using a harness to slide along the city's railway system at rapid
speed), this one's bound to please.
"Aliens: Colonial Marines" (Sega, Feb. 12, Xbox 360/PlayStation 3/Wii U, $60)
The latest from Gearbox Software (developers of blockbuster "Borderlands 2"),
"Aliens: Colonial Marines" pays tribute to the 1986 James Cameron
blockbuster, putting you in control of a squad of Marines visiting an
alien-infested planet. The art style is quite impressive at this point
in development. The single player missions will keep you busy for hours,
and there are multiplayer options where you can play as either
high-powered soldiers or cunning aliens.
The latest from Gearbox Software (developers of blockbuster "Borderlands 2"),
"Aliens: Colonial Marines" pays tribute to the 1986 James Cameron
blockbuster, putting you in control of a squad of Marines visiting an
alien-infested planet. The art style is quite impressive at this point
in development. The single player missions will keep you busy for hours,
and there are multiplayer options where you can play as either
high-powered soldiers or cunning aliens.
"The Last of Us" (Sony, May 7, PlayStation 3, $60)
In
this harrowing, third-person adventure, you play one of two survivors
(a grizzled old man and his young protégé) battling a slew of human and
inhuman enemies in a ravaged post-apocalyptic world. Featuring dazzling
level design and multiple ways to get through a level (either through
stealth or shooting and fighting), it appears to be even more involving
than previous efforts by the developers at Naughty Dog – including their
"Uncharted" series. [See our review of an early version of "The Last of Us."]
In
this harrowing, third-person adventure, you play one of two survivors
(a grizzled old man and his young protégé) battling a slew of human and
inhuman enemies in a ravaged post-apocalyptic world. Featuring dazzling
level design and multiple ways to get through a level (either through
stealth or shooting and fighting), it appears to be even more involving
than previous efforts by the developers at Naughty Dog – including their
"Uncharted" series. [See our review of an early version of "The Last of Us."]
"Tomb Raider" (Square Enix, Mar. 5, Xbox 360/PlayStation 3, $60)
Think
you know Lara Croft? Think again. The buxom treasure hunter is reborn
with Crystal Dynamics' breathtaking reboot, which follows Lara as a
teenager, fighting savage enemies on a remote island. Here she learns
her survival skills, performing breathtaking escapes and utilizing
weapons, including a bow and arrow, to stay alive. With a fresh new
story and the addition of a new multiplayer mode (which will be detailed
next month), Lara's ready for her return.
Think
you know Lara Croft? Think again. The buxom treasure hunter is reborn
with Crystal Dynamics' breathtaking reboot, which follows Lara as a
teenager, fighting savage enemies on a remote island. Here she learns
her survival skills, performing breathtaking escapes and utilizing
weapons, including a bow and arrow, to stay alive. With a fresh new
story and the addition of a new multiplayer mode (which will be detailed
next month), Lara's ready for her return.
"Metal Gear Rising Revengeance" (Konami, Feb. 19, Xbox 360/PlayStation 3, $60)
Normally,
the "Metal Gear" games are about sneaking around enemies and utilizing
Solid Snake's abilities to subdue enemies and remain undetected. But
with "Revengeance," it's more about "How quickly can I slice an enemy
into sashimi?". The series focuses on Raiden, a laser-blade carrying
assassin who cuts down anyone in his path as he faces a slew of
well-armored robots and heavily armed soldiers. With over-the-top action
and an excellent control scheme – including the ability to precision
slice a bad guy multiple times – "Revengeance" looks like a winner.
Normally,
the "Metal Gear" games are about sneaking around enemies and utilizing
Solid Snake's abilities to subdue enemies and remain undetected. But
with "Revengeance," it's more about "How quickly can I slice an enemy
into sashimi?". The series focuses on Raiden, a laser-blade carrying
assassin who cuts down anyone in his path as he faces a slew of
well-armored robots and heavily armed soldiers. With over-the-top action
and an excellent control scheme – including the ability to precision
slice a bad guy multiple times – "Revengeance" looks like a winner.
"God of War: Ascension" (Sony, Mar. 12, PlayStation 3, $60)
Kratos
is one of gaming's most destructive bad-asses, but he wasn't always
that way. With "Ascension," Sony Santa Monica tells how he became the
weapon-wielding madman that he is, with more over-the-top action and
carnage than ever before. "Ascension" will also introduce a multiplayer
feature, with would-be gods fighting one another in open combat, before
finishing off an oversized ogre to seal your victory. A multiplayer beta
will launch on January 8th for PS Plus subscribers, and a week later
for everyone else. [See our full preview of "God of War: Ascension"]
Kratos
is one of gaming's most destructive bad-asses, but he wasn't always
that way. With "Ascension," Sony Santa Monica tells how he became the
weapon-wielding madman that he is, with more over-the-top action and
carnage than ever before. "Ascension" will also introduce a multiplayer
feature, with would-be gods fighting one another in open combat, before
finishing off an oversized ogre to seal your victory. A multiplayer beta
will launch on January 8th for PS Plus subscribers, and a week later
for everyone else. [See our full preview of "God of War: Ascension"]
"Gears of War: Judgment" (Microsoft, Mar. 19, Xbox 360, $60)
Like
"God of War" before it, "Gears of War: Judgment" takes the prequel
route, with returning favorites Baird and Cole (a.k.a. "The Cole Train")
taking on the vicious Locust Horde. Unlike previous chapters in the
series, "Judgment" is being developed by People Can Fly, the same team
behind shooter "Bulletstorm." The single player missions look great thus
far. And the multiplayer, including a fun new mode called "Overrun"
(where you either protect or overtake a certain generator on a map,
depending what side you're on), will definitely keep fans coming back
for more.
Like
"God of War" before it, "Gears of War: Judgment" takes the prequel
route, with returning favorites Baird and Cole (a.k.a. "The Cole Train")
taking on the vicious Locust Horde. Unlike previous chapters in the
series, "Judgment" is being developed by People Can Fly, the same team
behind shooter "Bulletstorm." The single player missions look great thus
far. And the multiplayer, including a fun new mode called "Overrun"
(where you either protect or overtake a certain generator on a map,
depending what side you're on), will definitely keep fans coming back
for more.
"Rayman Legends" (Ubisoft, Feb. 26, Nintendo Wii U, $60)
Originally
slated to come out during the Wii U's launch window, "Rayman Legends"
unfortunately got pushed back to February. But the wait will be worth
it. Along with classic side-scrolling stages like last year's brilliant
"Rayman Origins," "Legends" will also include an innovative new
multiplayer mode: One player activates objects by touching the GamePad
screen, while the other runs through the stage at breakneck speed. You
can check out a demo now at retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy.
[See also: Hands On with 11 Upcoming Nintendo Wii U Games]
Originally
slated to come out during the Wii U's launch window, "Rayman Legends"
unfortunately got pushed back to February. But the wait will be worth
it. Along with classic side-scrolling stages like last year's brilliant
"Rayman Origins," "Legends" will also include an innovative new
multiplayer mode: One player activates objects by touching the GamePad
screen, while the other runs through the stage at breakneck speed. You
can check out a demo now at retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy.
[See also: Hands On with 11 Upcoming Nintendo Wii U Games]
"Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch" (Namco Bandai, Jan. 22, PlayStation 3, $60) You
very rarely see a role-playing adventure as involving as "Ni no Kuni,"
mainly because of who's working on it. Level-5, makers of "Professor
Layton" games and other RPG-based delights, have made the combat engine
both approachable for newbies and worthwhile for dedicated fans. What's
more, the animation masters at Studio Ghibli ("Spirited Away," "Howl's
Moving Castle") have created character design and background art that
it's nothing short of spectacular. You can check out a demo now on your
PS3 by logging on through the PlayStation Network.
You
very rarely see a role-playing adventure as involving as "Ni no Kuni,"
mainly because of who's working on it. Level-5, makers of "Professor
Layton" games and other RPG-based delights, have made the combat engine
both approachable for newbies and worthwhile for dedicated fans. What's
more, the animation masters at Studio Ghibli ("Spirited Away," "Howl's
Moving Castle") have created character design and background art that
it's nothing short of spectacular. You can check out a demo now on your
PS3 by logging on through the PlayStation Network.
"Dead Space 3" (Electronic Arts, Feb. 5, Xbox 360/PlayStation 3, $60)
The
troubled yet defiant Isaac Clarke has been through hell alone in the
first two "Dead Space" games. But this time around he works alongside a
mysterious new soldier as they travel along an icy cold planet, battling
twisted xenomorphs with as much firepower as they can carry. This
version has both single player and cohesive co-op modes. Players can
build their own weapons utilizing materials picked up over the course of
the game, which will be quite useful against larger, nastier enemies.
Be on the lookout for a multiplayer demo on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
starting January 22nd (or earlier for the 360 if you sign up). 11 Games berbayar paling hot 2013
The
troubled yet defiant Isaac Clarke has been through hell alone in the
first two "Dead Space" games. But this time around he works alongside a
mysterious new soldier as they travel along an icy cold planet, battling
twisted xenomorphs with as much firepower as they can carry. This
version has both single player and cohesive co-op modes. Players can
build their own weapons utilizing materials picked up over the course of
the game, which will be quite useful against larger, nastier enemies.
Be on the lookout for a multiplayer demo on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
starting January 22nd (or earlier for the 360 if you sign up). 11 Games berbayar paling hot 2013 
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