As the current year draws to an end, we’re taking the time to take a look at some upcoming titles that many of us are expecting. The Xbox One and Playstation 4 have had their launches, and the next year announces itself to be a good one in terms of next generation titles and highly anticipated sequels. So, what can we look forward to in the future? Let’s take a look
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We’re unsure when the next stage in the Mass Effect saga will land, but there’s no doubt that the game is highly anticipated already. We know Bioware can’t afford to fail with the upcoming Mass Effect game, and we’re extremely curious to see what direction the story-line will be taking. It won’t be a Shepard one, that’s for sure. Different timeline? A prequel? A sequel? Will it still play the same or will the devs bring an entirely new gameplay system? These are all questions we want answered, and we can’t wait to get our hands on Mass Effect 4.
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The next game in the Thief saga aims to be a reboot, and while the general consensus is that reboots are bad (thanks for that, Hollywood), we’ve seen the recipe applied correctly with this year’s Tomb Raider. Square Enix has already proven itself with revitalizing Lara Croft, and Eidos also bears a heavy name, so we’re confident that the next Thief is in good hands. While Garrett is no longer being portrayed by the same voice actor (and yes, we will be missing you Stephen Russell), the impression we’ve gotten from the announcement trailer isn’t a bad one. If the devs manage to keep the core elements that made the Thief saga a legend, they can’t really go wrong. We’re anxious to see what the new Garrett brings to the table and what’s in store for the future of the Thief saga.
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The Wii U isn’t only about Super Mario Kart and Smash Bros., and Platinum Games aims to underline that point with Bayonetta 2. If there’s something we really love about Bayonetta, it’s that it is simply bat-sh!t crazy! And since the devs have promised us that “it will feel like fighting the last boss from the very beginning.” we’re all the more excited about it. Plus, the combat will be fine-tuned too, so there’s that. What can we say other than “bring it on!”?
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Now how can we not think about a super-dynamic shooter that has bad-ass pilots and bad-ass robots in it? Titanfall brings an original concept to the table, and we’re itching to give it a try. I mean, you’ll be able to jump out of a mech and on top of another one, blowing it up and walking away without looking back (because cool people don’t look at explosions, you know). And that just sounds great! We love what we’ve seen so far, and we want to experience it ourselves. Plus, the game really manages to look great, so there’s that aspect to consider too.
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The reboot for Mad Max will hit theaters in 2015, with Tom Hardy portraying Max instead of Mel Gibson. This is already enough to get us hyped, but the knowledge that an open-world action game is also in the works and aimed at a 2014 release only amplifies the feeling. The Mad Max game will include a vast barren wasteland to explore, vehicular combat (which we haven’t seen done well in a long, long time) and an extensive crafting system. If Avalanche Studios manages to populate the open-world well enough and make it intriguing to explore, we can expect some very atmospheric carnage.
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CD Projekt took the gaming community by surprise a few years ago when it released The Witcher, and managed to surpass the original title with an even better sequel, The Witcher 2. Now, with the last member of the Witcher trilogy closing in, our expectations are even higher, and we’re confident we’re not going to be disappointed. The Witcher 3 brings a beautifully crafted open world, which truly looks next-gen, and we can’t wait to see how the story will unfold. With an improved combat system, huge cities to explore and horse-riding implemented, we’re going to be in for a treat.
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