Most Anticipated Games of 2014

Thief


Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron's Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach. "Tainted by the inevitable pudginess of a reboot or not, it's still a Thief game. I think I'll be able to look past everything it gets wrong as long as the levels are big and the sneaking is sneaky," David hopes.

When: February 25, 2014
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Titanfall


Crafted by one of the co-creators of Call of Duty and other key developers behind the Call of Duty franchise, Titanfall is an all-new universe juxtaposing small vs. giant, natural vs. industrial and man vs. machine. Respawn have drawn inspiration from their proven experiences in first-person action and with Titanfall are focused on bringing something exciting the next generation of multiplayer gaming. "I seriously think this could be the game to dethrone Call of Duty from the FPS Multiplayer throne. It's nice to see there's no frills wasted on a single-player campaign. Titanfall knows the market it wants and it is not thinking about compromising on quality," exclaims Josh.

When: March 11, 2014
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Transistor


Transistor is a sci-fi themed action RPG that invites players to wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as they fight through a stunning futuristic city. The game seamlessly integrates thoughtful strategic planning into a fast-paced action experience. Alex M remarks, "Bastion was my favourite game of 2011, and this one looks just as interesting, from the gorgeous art style and slick combat to the futuristic, fantasy setting. I'm pumped."

When: Q4, 2014
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Watch Dogs


In Watch Dogs, players enter the dangerous world of Aiden Pearce, a new class of antihero whose ability to hack into any connected system could be his most powerful weapon. Whether it’s triggering a 30-car pileup by manipulating traffic-lights to trap an enemy during a downtown shootout or tapping into the city’s omnipresent security cameras to access anyone’s personal information, Pearce is capable of coercing and controlling almost every element of the world around him. Ben states, "Ubisoft has been hitting home-runs with their open world games and Watch Dogs looks to be the most ambitious of all of them. It looks so good, we had it on our list last year!"

When: Q1-Q2, 2014
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt


The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the final chapter in the legend of Geralt of Rivia, thrusting players into multi-region, open-world combat. The Witcher 3 will feature the new REDengine 3 game engine, developed by CD Projekt RED and designed specifically for nonlinear role-playing video games set in vast open world environments. "This RPG looks phenomenal, and I'm looking forward to seeing what a 'next-gen' open world game will really be like," says Alex M.

When: Q3-Q4, 2014
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Wolfenstein: The New Order


Wolfenstein has been widely credited for helping establish and popularize the first-person shooter genre, and Wolfenstein: The New Order is a re-imagining of this franchise – offering players a gripping and dramatic experience. Alex explains, "After seeing and playing the game at E3, New Order feels and looks like a throwback to the classic FPS action, but with modern gameplay mechanics."

When: Q2, 2014
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