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    Big game titles coming first half 2011

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HTWingNut, Jan 14, 2011.

  1. HTWingNut

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    Seems there's some good games coming this first half of 2011. Which are you looking forward to?

    Dead Space 2 - Jan 25
    Two Worlds II - Jan 25
    Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Feb 8
    Assassins Creed: Brotherhood - Feb 22
    Dawn of War II: Retribution Expansion - Mar 1
    Dragon Age II - Mar 8
    Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Mar (sometime)
    Shogun 2: Total War - Mar 15
    Crysis 2 - Mar 22
    Fear 3 (F.3.A.R.) - Mar 22
    Darkspore - Mar 29
    NFS Shift 2 Unleashed - Mar 29
    Homefront - Q1
    Brink - Apr 12
    Portal 2 - Apr 19
    Hunted: The Demon's Forge - May 10
    The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - May 17
    Red Faction: Armageddon - May 17
    Star Wars: The Old Republic - Q2
    Sword of the Stars II - Q2
    Operation Flashpoint: Red River - Q2
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Q2
     
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    My list follows. That's quite a bit, wow!

    Dead Space 2 - Jan 25
    Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Mar (sometime)
    Crysis 2 - Mar 22
    Fear 3 (F.3.A.R.) - Mar 22
    Portal 2 - Apr 19
    Sword of the Stars II - Q2
    Operation Flashpoint: Red River - Q2
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Q2
     
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    My eyes only see Portal 2.
     
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    Dawn of War 2: Retribution
    Hunted: The Demon's Forge
    Shogun 2
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

    That's it ._.
     
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    Star Wars the Old Republic because I expect Bioware to make an amazing MMORPG. Crysis 2 looks fun, but I'll probably get the 360 version so I can play with friends.
     
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    Better question: Which one(s) of those will get delayed?

    My bet: Deus Ex.
     
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    huge success!
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    my satisfaction
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    Still alive; still alive

    That's all I have to say.
     
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    I cant wait for Metal Gear Solid: Rising coming to the PC next year (2012). Awesomeness! width='640' height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AtM3PGyiQUc?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AtM3PGyiQUc?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width='640' height="385"></embed></object>

    Dead Space 2, Crysis 2, Portal 2, Fear 3, Darkspore, and Mass Effect 3 for 2011
     
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    Deadspace 2
    Bulletstorm
    Duke nukem forever
    Portal 2
    Arkham City
     
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    I am waiting for Arkham Asylum 2, you know that game will be epic!

    I almost forgot to mention Spiderman Shattered Dimensions too.
     
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    Well, I think looking beyond a few months is optimistic as far as games that will release on time. Hence sticking with H1 2011. I'm anxiously waiting Battlefield 3, but I won't hold my breath even for the promised Oct 2011 timeframe. I'm also still waiting on Half-Life 3, but I won't go there.
     
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    Duke Nukem Forever could possibly come out during the first half so I'm anticipating that one the most. I will eventually pick up Crysis 2 sometime as well. Did not know about Shattered Dimensions, I know the PC version is a Wal-Mart exclusive so I guess it'll be available for PC everywhere else this year?
     
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    The only games I'm really looking forward to are Deus Ex and Warhammer: 40,000.

    What I'm not looking forward to is how games are still designed for 2005 XBOX 360 hardware but ported to run on 2011 PC hardware.
     
  14. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    Brink and Homefront interest me a bit. There's also Breach on Jan 26 from the makers of Six Days in Fallujah.
     
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    dow 2: retribution
    warhammer 40k space marine
    shogun 2
    witcher 2
     
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    So far only really looking forward to Shogun 2, the rest - not so much. Damn, Shogun 2 was supposed to be released in Feb, it got pushed back to March.
     
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    Portal 2!!!!!
     
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    Mass Effect 3!!!
     
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    Killzone 3
    Crysis 2
    Portal 2
    NFS Shift 2
     
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    I really hope the new Clevo models with Sandy Bridge and the new graphics cards come out sooner rather than later. This year is incredible for the number of great games released.

    My list:

    Dead Space 2
    Shogun 2
    Witcher 2
    Heroes VI (?)
     
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    Looking for the RPGs (DAO2, Witcher 2, Deus Ex), Dead Space 2, Portal 2.

    I'm interested into playing the Dawn of War 2 games, but so far I've got no time :( .
     
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    Retribution, Space Marine, and Dragon Age II are my planned purchases for Q1.

    I need to finish Dead Space and start The Witcher.
     
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    Homefront - Red Dawn was one of the coolest movies in high school (no offense John Hughes), and now you finally get to play Jed. I liked the setting in World in Conflict (RTS), but there was really no emotional (story) involvement. This is probably my most anticipated FPS of 2010 which means it will fail. Will probably coincide with the release of the re-make of Red Dawn.

    Hunted: Demon's Forge - I loved Demon Stone. Three different character types (warrior, mage, thief/assassin) in a 3rd person action game with lite RPG elements and a fantastic setting. I think that Hunted will be the next gen re-make of Demon Stone. Ever since God of War, I'm a sucker for 3rd person action games.

    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - My favorite sci-fi/fantasy based universe (and at the risk of being accused of trolling, I would suspect the folks at Blizzard enjoyed their fair share of the W40K miniatures game). Up until now, other than the two Space Hulk games and Fire Warrior, all the video games based on this universe have been strategy (turn-based or real-time). Now, a 3rd person action game (see above) with W40K as a backdrop. I can't wait.
     
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    In Relic I trust. Only they know how to do justice to the 40K universe.

    I can't wait to finally take direct control of the Emperor's killing machine.
     
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    the only game that i'm awaiting for is half life 3 !!! (make it happen gabe!!)
     
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    Got dragon age 2 on pre order with all the bonuses, other then that ill maybe pick up dead space 2, currently got about 30 games I haven't even played that are all top titles..
     
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    Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Crysis 2, Star Wars the Old Republic, Blade and Soul, Warhammer 40K MMO, Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
     
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    and expect it to be playable by june
     
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    Firefall.

    It is a free-to-play shooter that looks to have production values of a blockbuster title. Borderlands meets Gears of War meets Crysis. Epic.

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    Firefall PAX 2010 Gameplay Video from Red 5 Studios on Vimeo.

     
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    Portal 2, maybe homefront or witcher 2? Steam sale bonanzas will largely depict what I pick up, as they did in 2010...
     
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    Went back to play rome TW again while waiting for Shogun 2, just can't get tired of watching rains of arrow and hordes of riders charging in and slaughtering thousands.
     
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    Yeah I'm pretty excited too. It's supposed to come out in March. Apparently its been in development since '06.
     
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    But what ever happened to Storm of War Battle of Britain? Or is this the labor of that love? I kinda lost track of the sim world since I don't get into it much any more even though I'd love to. Just can't get my $300+ HOTAS setup out for fear of my little rugrats destroying it.
     
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    It's the same game. The new name was only released last week I believe.
     
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    Woo Hoo! I'm definitely buying. I still haven't bought DCS A-10 yet either though. I know if I do I'll neglect all my duties and my kids. :eek:
     
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    Portal 2 and Crysis 2 baby. They might be the first games I get at launch price. We'll see.
     
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    IL-2 Cliffs of Dover seems it's published by Ubisoft. Oh no! Please don't tell me it has the "phone home" DRM.
     
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    Uh oh, I'd say the chances of it having that DRM are through the roof.
     
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    These are the games I can't wait for. Most excited for The Witcher 2, though. I loved the first one.
     
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    The only games I am waiting for this year are BF3 and updates to BC2. That is it, that is all. :D
     
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    Portal 2 the most, The Old Republic (will probably ruin my social life), BF3, TDU2, Homefront... also, that Firefall game looks pretty neat.
     
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    I can't wait for BF3, although that still seems like it is a ways off still. Hopefully my pitiful excuse for a gaming laptop will be able to play it...
     
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    I'm waiting anxiously for Dragon Age 2 although I'm concerned with some of the changes they are implementing.

    The Old Republic sounds like a load of hype and from the reports sounds like wowc cookie cutter nonsense. Oversimplistic rubbish.