Starting Tuesday when Catherine comes out, it will officially be the beginning of the great video game season coming out. With Uncharted 3 on the way to Batman: Arkham City set to rock the world, this season is going to be one of the best ever. However, with a price tag of $60.00 for each one of them, it’s going to put a massive dent in your wallet. I hope you have been saving up. I’m trying my best to.
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception – Release date: November 1st
Uncharted 3 is becoming, if not already, one of the most anticipated games of all time. The video gaming world is giving it all the hype it can give, and coming from a studio that has proved itself over and over again, I’m sure Uncharted 3 will live up to the hype. With an amazing multiplayer (read my preview here) and two other games under its belt, it will shock the video game world forever.
Journey – Release Date: Fall
Remember Flower and Flow? Both were simple, yet brilliant. Journey looks to do that as well. Playstation owners are waiting for this baby to come out. The graphics look amazing, and the simple concept of it makes it a must have.
Battlefield 3 – Release Date: October 25th
Who needs Modern Warfare 3 when you have Battlefield 3? DICE is always striving for perfection and this will be their masterpiece. Using the latest Frostbite engine, its bent on setting the bar in terms of online FPS’s. With destroyable environments, vehicle combat, and more, Battlefield 3 seems like it will take the FPS crown.
Batman: Arkham City– Release Date: October 18
Arkham Asylum was a unseen hit. With graphics that still blow many games out of the water, Arkham City is looking to be one of the prettiest games ever. Being Mark Hamill’s last hurrah as the Joker, it’s already on its way to becoming a classic.
Catherine– Release Date: July 26th
Being a recent fan of Atlus, Catherine looks to take the title for game with the most unique plot. Playing as a guy struggling between two girls, you solve puzzles that are in his nightmares, as well as helping to chose the girl. Catherine is a must if you want to keep that gaming collection unique.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim– Release Date: November 11th
Skyrim. Do I really have to say much else?
Saint’s Row: The Third– Release Date: November 15th
Being a long time fan of GTA, Saints Row has always been eh to me. The series always seemed like one of those generic clones of GTA. It seems that THQ is set to change that. Saints Row: The Third is going all out in this one. The game is packed with things to do, which will surely keep everyone playing for a long time to come. Besides, it’s a warm-up until GTA V comes out.
Dead Island– Release Date: September 6th
Left 4 dead is mostly guns versus zombies. Dead Island is every melee weapon you could possibly think of against zombies. What’s not to love?
Rage– Release Date: October 4th
Anyone being a fan of Quake and Doom must have this game. It’s what modern RPG’s should all be like. With amazing graphics and gameplay that will knock you on your ass, Rage will set the standard for modern RPG’s.
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection– Release Date: November 8th
Metal Gear Solid 3 is still one of the favorite games of all time. When I found out about the collection, I about passed out from happiness. With achievements and graphics up to high definition glory, this collection will keep you playing for a long time to come. Three games for less than the price of one. Who can beat that?
Honorable Mentions:
Star Wars: The Old Republic– Release Date: Fall/Winter
ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection – Release date: September 27th
Deus Ex: Human Revolution– Release Date: August 23rd
Gears of War 3– Release Date: September 20th