Best of E3 2010
The list of the top games we saw this year
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The biggest show in the gaming industry is no laughing matter. We got a chance to see some great titles, and below is merely a handful of the awesome stuff at the show. Nonetheless, here are 10 titles that impressed us the most, along with some runners up. Since we really can’t decide which of them is the better than the other, they are listed in alphabetical order!
Crysis 2
Crysis 2 has set out to exceed expectations on what is possible on consoles. Both console and PC players remain cautious, and rightly so, but we hope that when the game is finally released sometime this year, it will have been worth the wait. For everyone.
When: Q4, 2010
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution
The fans surely have a lot of expectations from this prequel. Eidos have set the bar fairly high for themselves, and so far the game looks great. The style of the game certainly shines through and the atmosphere is already well executed. We really hope to hear and see more about the game in the coming months, but for now, what we saw was huge potential.
When: Q1, 2011
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Mafia 2
As one might expect, Mafia 2 will bring the modern day sandbox gameplay formula to the prestige gangster era of American 50s. The game still has much potential to discover, and as the August release date draws near, the anticipation and excitement from the fans and newcomers alike should only get bigger.
When: August 24, 2010
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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
After watching the live demo and then trying the game, it is clear that Criterion are ready to return the franchise to its glory. Slick visuals combined with still simple yet refined and ultimately fun gameplay, Hot Pursuit looks to be a real contender for this holiday season.
When: November 16, 2010
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Portal 2
With Portal 2, fans simply wanted more of the excellent gameplay and story from the original, but Valve will not take any shortcuts. The game will offer a new story, characters, and vastly different mechanics to further bend your mind and solve even more complicated puzzles.
When: Q1, 2011
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RAGE
Through the demo, we got to see all of the basic action mechanics of the game as well as the great visuals of the new engine. Things look very promising for this title, but only time will tell if RAGE is able to stand its ground against the inevitable comparisons to other established franchises in the genre.
When: Q2, 2011
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Rock Band 3
Rock Band 3 promises to revolutionize the music gaming genre, and it has certainly taken big steps to achieve that goal. For those who found the previous games too easy, Pro on Expert will be a whole new challenge. Now, it can finally be said that if you want to play a real instrument, you can truly get started with Rock Band 3.
When: Q4, 2010
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Spec Ops: The Line
Spec Ops: The Line will come with a full range of coop multiplayer modes, along with the usual competitive offerings. There is a beta for the game set to start soon, and only on Xbox 360 initially. There will be no coop campaign, because the developers believe the emotional toll must be experienced in single player.
When: Q1, 2011
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Test Drive Unlimited 2
With an improved outset of multiplayer features, some interesting social gameplay components, a character progression system and tons of exotic cars to drive around a huge island, it’s not likely TDU 2 players will run out of things to do.
When: September 21, 2010
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The Witcher 2
The build of Witcher 2 that we got to see at E3 was the first playable one, and the game looks great. With a new engine, better voice acting and dialogue, a revamped conversation system and still set in a dark and mature fantasy world, this RPG title looks very promising – for both fans and newcomers.
When: Q1, 2011
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Honorable Mentions:
Dead Space 2 – Q1 2011 – PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Bulletstorm – Q1 2011 – PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Q2 2011 – PC
Metal Gear Solid Rising – Q1 2011 – PC, Xbox 360, PS3