By Hedge
The next generation is upon us, and with it come a whole slew of newly announced games to whet our appetites. VGX ahs just ended, giving us even more titles to look forward to. These are my most anticipated games of the coming year and by all the evidence I am going to be one poor mofo. Let’s get right on with it, shall we?
Thief
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
As a huge fan of the Thief series, I’m eager to play this. Although the trailer is action heavy, I’m confident from various interviews that the stealth gameplay I love is intact.
inFamous: Second Son
Platform: PS4 exclusive
I never actually played the original inFamous, or inFamous 2, but this is one sequel that, like Killzone: Shadow Fall, really grabbed my attention.
Watch_Dogs
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
We all know I’m looking forward to this one. Before the delay, this is the game I initially bought a Playstation 4 to play.
The Evil Within
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
The Evil Within is a new survival horror title from Shinji Mikami, creator of the Resident Evil series and basically the father of the survival horror genre.
Outlast
Platforms: PC (available now), PS4 (coming 2014)
Although technically already available, this truly novel and justifiably terrifying first person survival game is due for release on PS4 in the coming months. In this game you play a journalist, investigating an abandoned mental asylum. Incapable of combat your only options are to run and to hide. One unique gameplay mechanic is the use of a night vision camcorder as your main method of sight.
Essentially this is Found Footage Horror Movie: The Game, and I cannot wait.
The Division
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
An exclusively next gen title, Tom Clancy’s The Division is a third person tactical shooter with rich online gameplay and a stunningly immersive engine, as demonstrated below. This is one game I am eager to play.
Destiny
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Destiny is the new IP from Halo creators Bungie. Set in a future with human exploration of space, alien colonists on Earth and floating spherical robots voiced by Peter Dinklage. With a heavy focus on seamless multiplayer. Sign me up.
This one I am personally very excited for, having consumed more preview content in the last few days than I can keep track of. I’m registered for the PS4 beta in early 2014, so keep an eye on House of Geekery for more Destiny content in the coming months.
Oddworld: New N’ Tasty
Platforms: PS4 exclusive
Abe is back in a HD recreation of the original game by Oddworld Inhabitants. Now in stunning 2.5D.
The Order: 1886
Platform: PS4 exclusive
Steampunk. Victorian. Supernatural. I’m not sure what to make of this game, but it sure looks like fun.
Dying Light
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
From the creators of the impressive but ultimately bug-filled Dead Island, Dying Light is a parkour inspired open world zombie game. And we can never get enough of those.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
This looks to be a lot more immersive and far reaching than previous games in the series and with next gen visuals, it’s stunning to look at too.
Transistor
Platforms: PS4, Windows, OSX, Linux
I hadn’t heard of this game until the VGX and it was a stand out title for me. Those combat mechanics are certainly intriguing. Remind me of VATS from the Fallout series, but more dynamic.
The Lego Movie Videogame
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Wiiu, 3DS, Playstation Vita and probably microwaves too because why not
The Lego Movie looks superb and of course being Lego this means that there will be both playsets and a videogame. Unlike most entrants in the Lego game series, everything in this is made of bricks which could lead to some interesting gameplay, or might just look cool. Either way, I’m sold. Loved lego City Undercover and I’m currently enjoying the shit out of Lego Marvel Superheroes.
Broken Age
Platforms: iOS, OSX, Windows, Android, Linux and Ouya
Starring Elijah Wood, this is a point and click adventure game from Double Fine. Looks pretty.
The Witness
Platform: PS4, PC and iOS
I don’t really know what this is but it looks like MYST. MYST is the best. Ergo.
Mario Kart 8
Platform: WiiU Exclusive
It’s Mario Kart. What else do I need to say. If you own a WiiU, you’re buying this game.
Super Smash Bros WiiU
Platform: WiiU Exclusive
Another must have for WiiU owners.
Routine
Platforms: PC (post PC release on PS4 suggested but not confirmed)
A first person horror title, set in an abandoned moon base with a gorgeous 80s science fiction aesthetic, and with a permadeath system to increase the thrill? Sign me right the fuck up.
No Man’s Sky
Platforms: I honestly can’t find any solid information, but I’m lead to believe it’s a next gen console title.
This game came out of nowhere to basically win VGX. A procedurally generated, MMO space exploration game. Deep gameplay, total freedom, gorgeous art style. Every planet is generated upon contact, but once discovered becomes a permanent fixture for all players of the game. I’m so into this.
Daylight
Platforms: PS4 (possibly others, hard to find info on it)
Another title featuring procedural generation, Daylight is a survival horror title featuring ghosts and a changing landscape of dark corridors.
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These are my most anticipated games, but there’s so much more out there. Share your picks in the comments. Give us even more to play.
H
