5 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2012
Get your GameStop coupons ready. 2012 looks to be another big year for video game sequels. The top five most anticipated video games of 2012 are all sequels or new stories built around popular games of years past.
Here’s a look at the 5 most anticipated video games of 2012.
5. Diablo 3
The release of this game has been delayed over and over again, driving anticipation for the newest version of Diablo to a fever pitch. A new graphics and 3d engine and new player classes are the features most Diablo fans are looking forward to, although you can expect Blizzard to have thrown in some other features that will make people as crazy for Diablo 3 as they were for Diablo 2.
4. Battlefield 3
Call of Duty eat your heart out. Some people claim disappointment after the latest trailer release, but the Battlefield series hasn’t disappointed in the past. EA always puts out great games, and the experience they gained from Bad Company 2, BFBC2: Vietnam and the most recent Medal of Honor have probably been put to good use. BF3 will use the popular Frostbite 2.0 engine, the same one found in BFBC 2: Vietnam.
3. BioShock: Infinite
The last BioShock game was a massive best-seller, moving more than 4 million units worldwide. BioShock: Infinite, with an announced release date sometime in 2012, offers some brand new game play versions. The producers promise dozens of new weapons and abilities. No doubt BioShock Infinite will be one of the best selling and best reviewed video games of 2012.
2. Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Deus Ex is endlessly replayable, and Deus Ex: Human Revolution will be an even better gaming experience according to early reports. In Human Revolution, the year is 2027, about 25 years before the other Deus Ex game. Human Revolution offers a new set of mechanical augmentations (in categories like Combat and Social) instead of the original Deus Ex’ nanotech augmentations. Think of this game like a low-tech Deus Ex.
1. Half-Life 2: Episode 3
First announced way back in 2006 and still in development, Episode 3 of Half-Life 2 is easily the most anticipated game of next year. 6 years in development means expectations are high, even though this isn’t a totally new game. Episode 3 is a continuation of the previous Half-Life story.
Video games are the new Hollywood–many games sell more units than tickets for the latest blockbuster. Companies are dumping millions of dollars into development, making video game entertainment the most popular and most expensive form of distraction. These five games are the ones making the biggest buzz in the video gaming community.
