Fall Gaming Preview
It's that time again, the time where all the AAA titles come out on top of each other. A time where the hardest decision is deciding which game to buy. A time where there's so many games coming out it's hard to keep track of them all. Well, I'm here to help. Developers every year promise to try and space out the releases of games through out the year, but sadly that never happens and results in a very dry summer and an over populated winter. Hopefully, this guide will help you get a clear picture of how many AAA titles are coming out and when.
Gears Of War 3 Developer: Epic Games Platform(s): Xbox360 Release: September 20, 2011
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Gears Of War 3 is the final chapter in the gears of war trilogy, promising to bring the story to an amazing close. You play as Marcus Fenix who is stuck on the post apocolyptic world of Sera.This game takes place 18 months after the closing events of Gears Of War 2. You take on the locust who are taking over Sera and also their rivals, the Lambents.
Gears Of War Takes Over: http://strikeoutgaming.blogspot.com/2011/09/gears-of-war-3-takes-over.html
Rage Developer: id Software Platform(s): Xbox360, PS3, PC, Mac Release: October 4, 2011
Rage is a First Person Shooter that combines gun play, vehicular combat, and open world action into a single and exciting game. The events of Rage take place after a cataclysmic meteor hits earth turning it into a desolate wasteland. Whatever life is still left is battling for control over the land that is still inhabitable. Be ready for it when it drops October 4th.
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Forza Motorsport 4 Developer: Turn 10 Platform(s): Xbox360 Release: October 11, 2011
Forza Motorsport 4 is the fourth installment in the beautiful series exclusive to the Xbox360. With the graphics ramped up to jaw dropping levels, this game is sure to be a hit. Forza will feature 16 players online, cars from over 80 real world manufacturers, and will also be Kinect compatible. Racing fans, rev up your engines on October 11th in the US.
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Batman: Arkham City Developer: Rock Steady Studios Platform(s): Xbox360, PS3, PC
Release: October 18, 2011
Batman: Arkham City is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum. Arkham city takes place in an isolated part of Gotham designed to hold all of the cities worst criminals and supervillans. With appearances from characters like the Joker, Mr. Freeze, and Bane, Batman fans everywhere can't wait for this game to come out on October 18.
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BattleField 3 Developer: Dice Platform(s): Xbox360, PS3, PC Release: October 25, 2011
Battle Field 3 is one of the most anticipated shooters of the year along with call of duty and gears of war. Battle Field will feature a single player and a multiplayer campaign along with vehicular and strategic multiplayer supporting up to 64 players on the PC. This is shaping up to be one of, if not the biggest games this year.
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Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception Developer: Naughty Dog Platform(s): PS3 Release: November 1,2011
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The next installment in the uncharted series puts you in the shoes of treasure hunter Nathan Drake on a quest to find the mythical, treasure filled Atlantis of The Sands in the Arabian desert. After a series of unfortunate events, Drake and his partner Sully are running for their lives in this exiting action game. This game boasts stunning HD, stunning 3D, and a beautifly crafted multiplayer experience exclusive for the PS3 on November 1.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Developer: Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games, Platform(s): Xbox360, PS3, Wii, PC Release: November 9, 2011
The call of duty franchise is one of the best in the business. It has action packed games with one hell of a cult following. The Call Of Duty XP event also helped the hype machine go into overdrive. The story continues right were were the previous call of duty left off; with Washington D.C. in ruins and the soviets closing in. The new 32 player multiplayer is probably one of the biggest reasons why people will buy this title. The spec-ops mode also returns featuring a new wave based survival mode. This experience will be available on November 9.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Developer: Bethesda Game Studios Platform(s): Xbox360, PS3, PC Release: November 11, 2011
The fifth Elder Scrolls game will be presented in the world of Skyrim with a new game engine and overhauled graphics. The new quest system and the inclusion of dragons makes this the most anticipated RPG of the year and probably the biggest release of an RPG ever.
Recap
- Gears Of War – September 20
- Rage – October 4
- Forza Motorsport 4 – October 11
- Batman: Arkham City – October 18
- BattleField 3 – October 25
- Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception – November 1
- Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – November 9
- The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim – November 11
Hopefully this short Guide helped shine some light onto what and when AAA games are coming out in the coming months.