It's almost THAT time of year again so what games can we expect at this years E3?

Yep it's almost E3 time again! and 2012 is looking to be a mighty year for the games, forget the big rumors about the main stage confrences for now (they'll come later) and lets take a quick look at what I reckon will be playable (Or almost) on this years show floor.


Assassin's Creed III



Ever since Assassin’s Creed III's revolutionary new setting leaked in February, fans and press alike have been clamoring for details about this new American outing. Yes, Assassin’s Creed III is set during the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin and all, but it won’t be ditching the series’ continuity. The developers have promised that present-day Desmond will have his biggest role yet.

It may be the American Revolution, but that first Assassin’s Creed III gameplay trailer almost had us feeling bad for the British. Wearing bright red coats in a snow covered forest, they didn’t stand much of a chance against a stealthy foe stalking them from above. Misplaced feelings of pity aside, we’re hoping to do a little stalking of our own at E3 2012.

Metro: Last Light



It’s been awhile since we’d heard anything about Metro: Last Light. That is, until the Metro Last Light live-action trailer released last week showing the end of the world at the sound of thousands of terrified, screaming Russians.

Hopefully, we’ll get to see more at this year’s E3 - we can’t wait trudge around in the horrific post-apocalyptic underground. In preparation, we’re already stock-piling bullets.

Tomb Raider



When we saw Tomb Raider at E3 2011, it blew us away. The game was dark and brutal, with the most human take on Lara Croft we’d ever seen. Now that it’s E3 time once again, is it too much to hope that Square Enix will let us take this triple AAA reboot for a spin with some hands-on play time? Here’s to hoping we’ll get the chance.

Marooned on a deadly island after a harrowing shipwreck, this Lara is not some pithy action hero. Her dual pistols and sunglasses have been replaced with a bow and arrow and some tattered bandages. We can’t wait to get down and dirty with Lara’s desperate new struggle at E3.

Aliens: Colonial Marines



How could we not be excited for Aliens: Colonial Marines? The most recent Aliens vs. Predator title didn’t do the Alien franchise justice, so we’re glad to have a dedicated xenomorph versus human conflict in the works.

But what’s even more awesome is the potential of seeing what the game looks like on the Wii U - we can’t wait for the inevitable announcement that the new tablet controller will play the part of the motion detector. Just imagine standing in a dark hall as the radar pulse beeps faster and faster, not on the TV, but on the controller in your hands. Suddenly, you realize that it's too late! There’s an Alien right behind you! So scary.

Crysis 3



Between having the chance to play with new suit abilities, picking up alien weapons, and exploring some fantastic looking overgrown environments, there’s plenty for us to be excited for in Crysis 3. Prophet will be taking on the role of the hunter rather than the hunted, and, hopefully, we’ll get to see how this change in theme affects Crysis 3’s gameplay. We’ve already seen the compound bow silently take down enemies without interfering with the stealth field, and being able to use explosive-tipped arrows remind us of the old Rambo movies – except... with stealth camouflage.

Medal of Honor



We’ve been impressed with what developer Danger Close has done with the Medal of Honor series so far. Many might dismiss Medal of Honor: Warfighter as another Call of Duty clone vying for the FPS crown, but the astonishing visuals (powered by the Frostbite 2.0 engine), destructible environments, and various plot settings spread across the world already have us intrigued.

Borderlands 2



We loved the first Borderlands when it launched a few years back, but there’s no denying that it had some issues. After getting some hands-on time with Borderlands 2 we were completely convinced that Gearbox has patched up the holes for the sequel, which is due out later this year.

Every time we see the game we’re blown away the new additions. The classes all look more fleshed-out than they were in the original, and the large, grotesque enemies were a blast to blow apart. We’re hoping to get a chance to go hands-on with some of the other elements of the game at E3, maybe even checking out the vehicular combat, which we’ve heard good things about, but haven’t actually seen for ourselves.

Lost Planet 3



Lost Planet 3 is sure to cool things down (because it takes place on a snow-covered planet again, get it?) at E3 this year as the series returns to its roots. Players will take on the role of Jim Peyton and explore E.D.N. III in this prequel that looks to lay the foundation for the original’s story. From what we’ve seen, this go-round hints at a more character-driven, survival-horror take on the series, giving the player a chance to learn more about Jim while exploring foreboding abandoned colonies.

But don’t get us wrong: Lost Planet wouldn’t be Lost Planet without big ol’ bugs. Your battles against the Akrid are aided by a utility rig, a gigantic upgradable mining machine capable of going toe-to-toe with some of the games bigger bosses. Hopefully these elements (and a bunch more) are going to be shown off on the conference floor this year, because we’re jonesing for more bug-killing action, and we’re optimistic that LP3 will make up for LP2’s disappointments.

DmC



Ninja Theory’s reboot/reimagining/re of the Devil May Cry series might be driving some fans of the series crazy, but after seeing the game on several occasions we’ve walked away more than a little impressed. In fact, we have a feeling that the new DmC could be just what the series needed to stay relevant.

We’d love to see more of the story at E3, as well as get more insight into how this DmC universe differs from the universe where the beloved white-haired Dante lives. Are there any actual connections? Will Andy Serkis play a character in the game? There is so much we don’t know, and with DmC’s recent delay we’d love some new info to hold us over.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2



The sequel to our favorite Tekken game of all time is nearing its console release, and it looks to be the best non-Capcom tag team fighter yet. With the game’s September release date creeping ever closer, we’re willing to bet that we’ll have access to the majority of the 50-character roster and the crazy combos that come with it.

After reconnecting with our favorite Tekken faces in their recent bout with the Street Fighter crew, we’re psyched to see how these pugilists fight on their own turf. We’re looking to forge a team-up between the adorable android Alisa Bosconovitch with that haymaker-hurling boxer Steve Fox. And hey – maybe we’ll even catch a glimpse of some good old-fashioned Tekken Bowling…2.

Resident Evil 6



After the big reveal earlier this year, Resident Evil 6 is on the fast track to hit store shelves in October. In the four years since RE5, the world of gaming has changed, and RE6 looks to have changed along with it.

At E3 we hope to see more of each of the three separate stories and witness how heroes Leon, Chris and Wesker Jr work not only with each other, but also with their respective (we assume) co-op partners.

Darksiders II



If you’ve never played the original Darksiders, you should probably get on that ASAP. The sequel to the Joe Madieura-fueled “Zelda for grown-ups” takes the combo-centric combat of the first game and injects it with some loot-drop goodness for even more in-depth customization. Plus, Death is looking even more bad-ass than his horseman brother War – something we previously thought impossible.

Though we’ve already covered a sizeable chunk of the game, we cannot get enough of the grandiose boss fights; we’re hoping to get more hands-on slaying time with one the colossal baddies that guard each dungeon. Anything that brings Shadow of the Colossus to mind has got to be good.

The Last of Us



Well, obviously The Last of Us needs to be on this list. Naughty Dog's first post-Uncharted games looks unlike anything we've seen before, with a mood that's more akin to dark, moody novels than most video games.

And despite seeing it a few weeks ago, we still don't know too much about it. How will it play? Is it similar to Uncharted? Is it something truly different? So many questions will hopefully be answered at E3 - we can't wait.

GTA V



Honestly, we’re not even 100% sure we’re going to see this game at E3, but Rockstar has shown off its games at press conferences before, so it’s totally not unrealistic to think we might finally get a new trailer for GTA V. We hope we do, too, because despite being one of our most anticipated games of the year, we know very little about it.

Besides doing some speculative research based on the GTA V trailer, we know very little about the game besides the location (San Andreas) and the protagonist (just kidding, we don’t know anything about him), leaving plenty to be revealed at E3.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengance



When it first premiered at E3 in 2009, we knew little of this Metal Gear spin-off and in the three years since, we’d learned very little about it until the full-on reboot was revealed in December.

Featuring a new, impressively ridiculous name and a developer that seems impeccably suited for the game – Platinum, creators of Vanquish and Bayonetta – we already know the game will be there, according to director Kenji Saito, but just how much will be playable? Can this really be the perfect mash-up of Platinum’s hardcore action games with Kojima’s remarkably dense stories? And is there a chance it’ll actually be out this year?

Dead or Alive 5



This 3D fighting series might’ve been hibernating for the past seven years, but it’s finally back to take on the Tekkens and Virtua Fighters of the world. Judging from what we’ve seen of the game’s stage designs and bonus costumes, Team Ninja is going all-out on the craziness scale – and why shouldn’t they? We could use some more rowdy extravagance in our 3D fighters.

After getting a taste of the game with the Ninja Gaiden 3 Collector’s Edition demo, we’ve been itching to see more of the game’s roster at E3 – and that includes any and all Virtua Fighter cameos, a crossover which we approve of wholeheartedly.

Hitman: Absolution



Agent 47 has been out of commission for too long. The silent assassin’s last few games have been good, but made little effort to break away from the pre-established formula in any meaningful way. Hitman: Absolution, on the other hand, goes back to the drawing board on several elements of the game, bringing it more in-line with current-generation standards. And by “more in line” we mean “sort of ripping off Splinter Cell: Conviction,” but we’re actually totally alright with that.

We’re really looking forward to getting more hand-on time with the game at E3, especially since so far we haven’t been too impressed with what we’ve seen. We’ve liked it, that’s for sure, and we absolutely loved the pre-order bonus Sniper Challenge, but it feels like we need more time with it before we’re able to completely form an opinion on the assassin’s latest journey.

Sleeping Dogs



Every open-world has an Achilles heel. Grand Theft Auto IV had weak driving, Just Cause 2’s shooting was all over the place, and no open-world games really have strong melee unless it’s the main focus. Sleeping Dogs defies this tradition, featuring awesomely arcadey driving, stellar melee, and shooting that looks like it can go toe-to-toe with many other pure third-person shooters on the market. Every time we’ve played it we’ve been amazed by how strong the individual mechanics were, and each demo we’ve played has had us more excited for the game - we even wrote a glowing Sleeping Dogs preview discussing how each mechanic worked.

So what’s left to see at E3? Likely nothing, but we don’t care – we seriously just want to play it some more. Jumping between cars in our latest demo was just plain fun, and getting more hands-on time with Sleeping Dogs might not be all that informative, but it’ll be fun, and that’s all that matters.

Spec Ops: The Line



Spec Ops: The Line isn’t like other shooters. It doesn’t approach the genre with in a “gung-ho G.I. Joe” attitude, nor does it try to make war very fun. Instead, Spec Ops is attempting to shock jaded, desensitized gamers with an Apocalypse Now-style story and a vibe that, so far, hasn’t really permeated gaming.

We’ve already seen the singleplayer on a few occasions and even had a chance to check out Spec Ops’ multiplayer, so we’re hoping to get a look at something a little later in the game at E3. Then again, with a story-based shooter like Spec Ops, maybe it’ll be better to keep our distance from any spoilers.

Dishonored



Dishonored has the stealth elements of Thief, the super-powered action gameplay of Bioshock, and an open-world style levels that let you approach missions as you see fit. Jump in with guns (and powers) blazing, setting off alarms and eliminating anyone in the way of your assassination target, or use the multitude of teleportation, possession, and offensive powers to sneak in and kill your target unseen.

It’s up to you. Add a unique world that’s a cross between steam punk and Victorian England visual styles and you’ve got one of the most intriguing FPSs we’ve seen in years, and we can’t wait to see more. We've already had a taste, checking out the game and writing a Dishonored preview, but we're ready to see other elements of the game in action at E3.

Halo 4



We’re almost certain we are going to get a good long look at what Halo 4 has to offer at this year’s E3; including his new enemy and some basic story information. Whether Chief will be up against the Covenant again is yet to be seen, but aside from MC getting some new duds, we really don't know that much about this sequel.

For as excited as we are for the singleplayer information, we're even more hyped for multiplayer details. We've seen some Halo 4 multiplayer screens, but beyond that there have just been mumblings and rumors of multiplayer being plot-based, or something. Will 343 be making significant tweaks to the formula? We guess we’ll have to wait and see... at E3!

Call of Duty: Black Ops II



Shooter fans might be a little burnt out with the yearly barrage of Call of Duty stamped titles, but we’re legitimately ecstatic to see more of Treyarch’s jump to the future. In our Black Ops 2 preview, we saw plenty of the old Call of Duty elements we loved. There was cinematic gameplay, epic set pieces, and lots and lots of shooting, but the near-futuristic setting made way for a few things we haven’t seen in a COD title before (like robot enemies and giving players full control over a freaking hover jet).

And we’ve only seen the story campaign so far! Zombies and the ever-popular multiplayer modes still haven’t seen the light of day, so we’ll cross our fingers and hope to get a more in-depth look at E3. Come on, Left 4 Dead of Duty!

Far Cry 3



Fac Cry 2 was one of the most unappreciated shooters of the generation, and the pre-release trailers for Far Cry 3 have had us itching to get our hands on the title. Not only is there an open world to explore and explosions-a-plenty, but you’ll also be able to trip-out on some pretty funky psychedelic mushrooms. Or, at least that's what we gathered from the most recent Far Cry 3 trailers.

We're hoping to get more details on the story at E3, hopefully finding out exactly what turned this friendly vacationer into a knife-wielding killer. Our guess? Malaria. Oh, wait, no, they already did that...

Dead Space 3



Heavily rumored for the last few months, we’re not sure if Dead Space 3 will actually appear at E3, but most signs point to definitely being there. EA has heavily implied that a new entry in the series will appear during its press conference, very specific rumors leaked out about drop-in/drop-out co-op and a frozen planet setting, and Visceral has been fairly quiet since Dead Space 2 in early 2011.



So a big year for games then, but there will be plenty more games announced....

Which games on this list are you most looking forward to?


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This will be the year im back,barring Call of duty and tekken i want all of those titles

borderlands 2 -

There are too many to list in the OP that I want. If we are on the edge of a new generation of consoles then this gen is going to go out with a bang

Looking forward to GTA, Sleeping Dogs, Halo 4 and I suppose I will have to get Black Ops 2 but not that bothered about it

Hopefully Skyrim DLC

Fac Cry 2 was one of the most unappreciated shooters of the generation

This. FC2 had its flaws but I loved it. I keep meaning to dig it out and have another run through it

I really hope FC3 is as good as it looks because I am really looking forward to it

You do realise that there is a demo up on the marketplace for Spec Ops. It was nothing spectacular sadly

I actually really liked the Spec Ops demo but I can see that it will put some off as once again the devs have failed to include the games core mechanics in the actual demo...

...and how many fucking sequels/extensions of franchises are in that list?

It's all a bit meh, for me I'm afraid.

For me my eyes are on ACIII, Metro: Last Light, Dishonored, FC3, Halo 4 and Dead Space 3

Killswitchmad wrote:For me my eyes are on ACIII, Metro: Last Light, Dishonored, FC3, Halo 4 and Dead Space 3

no GTA Tom?

I wasn't a HUGE fan of GTA IV, It was good but it just seemed to grate with me after awhile, I'm excited to see GTA V but it's already bound to turn out well and I'm more excited about the others....