Top Games for 2011
We take a look ahead at the 11 most anticipated titles for 2011!
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With 2011 already off to a flying start, as LittleBigPlanet 2 and Dead Space 2 hit stores in January, it was time to put together our annual list. A list of our most anticipated titles for the upcoming year – as we call it, the Top 11 of 2011!
As you’ll see, many of these titles are set to be huge blockbusters, as this year is shaping up to be one of the biggest in recent history. As we list our picks, keep in mind that the order is purely alphabetical. And so we begin!
As you’ll see, many of these titles are set to be huge blockbusters, as this year is shaping up to be one of the biggest in recent history. As we list our picks, keep in mind that the order is purely alphabetical. And so we begin!
Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City is the upcoming sequel to action-adventure stealth video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. Players will once again take on the role of Batman, making his way around Arkham City to complete mission objectives. The original title was a rather surprising hit, both with comic fans and gamer audiences alike. If this sequel is able to live up to expectations, we’ll have alot more sneaking and kicking to look forward to.
When: Q3/Q4, 2011
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Crysis 2
A familiar face on our list, we mentioned Crysis 2 last year under the “When it’s done” category”. Well, it appears that Crytek is happy with what they’ve accomplished, and the game is finally set to ship this spring. Taking the action to the city of New York, Crysis 2 looks to set a new graphical standard on consoles while also pushing the technological boundaries on PC.
When: March 22, 2011
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (previously Deus Ex 3) will be the third game in the first-person role-playing game Deus Ex series, and a prequel to the original game. Human Revolution is primarily a first person game, but will feature a contextual third person viewpoint when using the cover system, certain augmentations, or closeup instant-kill moves. Given the classic cult PC following that the original game has, it will be interesting to see what the new developer and publisher will be able to do with the franchise.
When: March – May, 2011
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Gears of War 3
Gears of War 3 is an upcoming third-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games. It’s the third chapter in the Xbox-exclusive franchise, that promises to bring four-player coop and female characters. Players will once again guide the Gears team against the enemy Locust, with new weaponry and even mechs. The game also promises to shed more light on the history of the game world.
When: Q4, 2011
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L.A. Noire
Although little information about the game has been revealed until recently, now that the floodgates are open, players are getting very excited about this new project from Rockstar Games. L.A. Noire is set in re-created city of Los Angeles in 1947, with players being given an open-ended challenge to solve a series of murder mysteries. With a style rarely seen in video games, and some amazing motion capture technology, this crime drama looks to be a thrilling entry in the publisher’s catalog.
When: May 17, 2011
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Mass Effect 3
Announced mere weeks ago, the final chapter in the Mass Effect series is already gaining incredible anticipation from the fans. With action taking place on Earth, commander Shepard is finally set to confront the invading alien race as the fight begins right in humanity’s back yard. With the story set for an epic conclusion, BioWare looks to end the series with a bang.
When: Q4, 2011
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Portal 2
If the original Portal taught us anything, it’s that novel and fresh gameplay ideas can be discovered by chance. And that the cake is a lie. In Portal 2 the players returns as Chell, having been in stasis for several hundred years while GLaDOS and the rest of the Aperture Science facility has fallen into disrepair. Promising better puzzles, an even more polished story and two player coop, this is surely a title that shouldn’t be missed.
When: April 19, 2011
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a role-playing game in development at Bethesda Game Studios. It is the fifth installment in The Elder Scrolls series, and a sequel to Oblivion. Skyrim will retain the traditional open world gameplay found in this RPG series. The game promises to include five cities, and expanses of wilderness and mountainous ranges to explore in between. If the fan-favorite Oblivion is anything to go by, players should be very excited for the release of Skyrim later this year.
When: November 11, 2011
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Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
A sequel to the excellent Uncharted 2, our 2009 Game of the Year, Drake is back once again on Playstation 3. Uncharted 3 will see protagonist Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan traveling around the world to places like the Rub’ al Khali desert, in search of the legendary lost city, the Iram of the Pillars. With the plot based on archaeology days of T. E. Lawrence, and a whole new setting for the series, Uncharted 3 is promising to once again set the bar for action adventure games.
When: November 1, 2011
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is an upcoming third-person action video game developed by Relic Entertainment in the Warhammer universe. It is a spinoff from the 40k strategy games, also by Relic, and will be the first FPS entry in the franchise. The game will also expand to include consoles and introduce those players to the universe.
When: Q3, 2011
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Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
The original RPG “The Witcher” was a breakout hit from a little-known Eastern European developer CD Projekt Red. Following enormous support for the original title, the team is back with a sequel. Witcher 2 runs on a new engine and promises improved RPG and action gameplay across the board.
When: May 17, 2011
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“Runners Up / When it’s done”
- Dragon Age 2 (March 8, 2011)
- Guild Wars 2 (TBA)
- InFamous 2 (Q2-Q3, 2011)
- Killzone 3 (February 22, 2011)
- RAGE (September 13, 2011)
It was very difficult to narrow down the top upcoming games, so we had to leave some nominations out. Non the less, these are the titles we are also excited for that didn’t quite make the list – but are still worth checking up on in 2011.