It would appear that the video game industry assumes we all appreciate an empty wallet. New consoles at the end of 2013 and a huge amount of promising titles to be released in 2014. Here's my quick list with a hand full of games in 2014 that have my wallet frothing.
Super Smash Bros
Super Smash Bros
Publisher: Nintendo Developer(s): Nintendo, Sora, Bandai Namco Platform: Wii
U & 3DS
Oh boy, Super Smash Bros. A series that pulls together all of my favorite gaming franchises to make an uber meta franchise I cannot get enough of. The atmosphere is captured perfectly as the games act as fan service to Nintendo fans showing tribute to characters, music and locations throughout the Big N's history. Last year leading up to E3 Smash for Wii U & 3DS was all I wanted to hear about, and when the first trailer dropped something wonderful happened inside of me (too explicit to write here). The new characters, graphical and mechanical refinements look great so far, but Sakurai still hasn't spilled the beans on everything, so there is still plenty of information to look forward too! By far the game(s) I am looking forward to most in 2014!
Note: Now that Smash Bros will be on a portable console, when the game is released there isn't much point starting a conversation with me. Unless it's about Smash, of course.
Love the theme music, too!
Note: Now that Smash Bros will be on a portable console, when the game is released there isn't much point starting a conversation with me. Unless it's about Smash, of course.
Love the theme music, too!
Infamous: Second Son
Publisher: Sony Entertainment Developer: Sucker Punch Platform: PS4
Mario Kart 8
Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Platform: Wii U
Boy do I love myself some Mario Kart, but I've never truly loved the series since Mario Kart DS. Mario Kart Wii was a poorly balanced mess and Mario Kart 7 seemed to be rushed to save the 3DS before Christmas. To spite the last two iterations in the series being disappointing I have faith in this game. It isn't being rushed to meet any holidays and the gameplay appears solid from videos online. Also the "F-Zero" magnetic track mechanic looks like it is giving the developers plenty of freedom to be creative and create amazing race courses. I dare say many beers will be consumed while playing this game!
Boy do I love myself some Mario Kart, but I've never truly loved the series since Mario Kart DS. Mario Kart Wii was a poorly balanced mess and Mario Kart 7 seemed to be rushed to save the 3DS before Christmas. To spite the last two iterations in the series being disappointing I have faith in this game. It isn't being rushed to meet any holidays and the gameplay appears solid from videos online. Also the "F-Zero" magnetic track mechanic looks like it is giving the developers plenty of freedom to be creative and create amazing race courses. I dare say many beers will be consumed while playing this game!
The Crew
Publisher: Ubisoft Developer(s): Ivory Tower, Ubisoft Reflections Platform: PS4, XB1, PC
When I first heard details of a game with a map the size of America and that you're able to drive around the whole thing I was intrigued. Then when I found out you can form a "crew" with friends and take on other crews I was sold, it sounds so cool! Defiantly have a solid eye on this game.
Hatsune Miku: Diva F is one of my favorite Vita games, I love vocaloid music and the pretty music videos played with each song. Not to mention the gameplay is really addictive! I spent more than enough time playing this when I was meant to be doing something more productive. A sequel with more songs is coming late March so I'll be sure to import myself a copy.
Other games I'm looking forward to
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Publisher: Ubisoft Developer(s): Obsidian Entertainment, South Park Digital Studios Platform: PS3, 360, PC
Lately I have been on a bit of a South Park binge and this game will pretty much be a really long interactive episode. The RPG elements look interesting but it's the comedy aspect the show captures so well that I am looking forward to the most. The games comes out this week so not long!
Hatsune Miku: Diva F2
Hatsune Miku: Diva F2
Publisher: Sega Developer: Crypton Future Media Platform: Vita, PS3
Other games I'm looking forward to
Evolve
Publisher: 2K Games Developer: Turtle Rock Studios Platform(s): PS4, XB1, PC
Destiny
Publisher: Activision Developer:
Bungie Platform: 360, XB1, PS3,
PS4, PC
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Publisher: Nintendo Developer:
Monolith Soft Platform: Wii U
Shovel Knight
Publisher: Yacht Club Games Developer: Yacht Club Games Platform: Wii U, 3DS, PC
Child of Light
Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Platform: PS3, PS4, 360, XB1, Wii U, PC
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
Publisher: Tecmo Koei Developer(s): Team Ninja, Spark Unlimited, Comcept Platform: 360, PS3, PC
There are still plenty of titles I would like to try this year like Bayonetta 2 and Kirby: Triple Deluxe. What games are you keen to play in 2014?
