2012 Games

Darksiders 2

Based on remarks made at this year's International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Leadership Forum, THQ executive vice president Danny Bilson revealed that the sequel to Darksiders will be a story that actually runs concurrent to the events in the first game. This is surprising development considering (SPOILER AHEAD) the ending of Darksiders seemed to set up a sequel in which the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse would be reunited in the war against Heaven and Hell (END SPOILER). Whether it's a follow-up featuring a more badass War, or a concurrent story, we're certainly intrigued by what's next in this franchise.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII

Metal Gear Solid Rising

Raiden has moved from a wannabe annoying sidekick to a sort of badass Snake Eyes-from-GI-Joe-style super ninja for the Kojima-verse. Unlike the other "traditional" Metal Gear Solid titles, which were "tactical espionage" games, Rising looks like it uses the same sort of stealth mechanics as Team Ninja's Ninja Gaiden. That is, instead of sneaking around and using boxes, you simply have Raiden run in and cut fools faster than they can spot him. While some of us hope for a return to a traditional MGS game, a few of us are actually looking forward to seeing Kojima and his pals tackle a pure ninja action game.

Diablo III

Guild Wars II

Unlike other games in the genre, it doesn't limit you to working together in a party; rather, it rewards you for helping out other players regardless of affiliation. The game's new social mechanics, combined with its lack of a subscription fee, make this the most anticipated MMO of 2012.

Bio Shock Infinite

With a small resume that features quality titles like System Shock 2, Freedom Force, and BioShock, Irrational Games has already earned a spot on our "check out without reservation" list. Even though it has "BioShock" in the title, and we know that the basic gameplay formula of "shooter with some crazy powers" has been preserved, everything else looks utterly original: A private investigator guides a girl who can tear the fabric of reality through an ultranationalist floating city. All while dealing with strikingly relevant factions such as xenophobic government troops and angry commoners labeled as terrorists. And also evading the pursuit of a giant mechanical Maltese Falcon. The sheer originality and established creativity behind Irrational makes this one of the more exciting titles in 2012 for us.

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