My most anticipated game releases of 2008
The forthcoming year looks amazing for gamers, as a myriad of anticipated titles are planned for release throughout this year. I took the time to compile a list of five games, out of hundreds of possible choices, that sparked my interest enough to be noted on my list of must-have purchases of 2008. The following assemblage of games are not listed in any particular order of importance and are a true look into my own personal gaming habits.
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3 & 360): GTA IV is planned for release within February-April of this year and takes place in a redesigned Liberty City consisting of five boroughs based New York City. The game’s map size is considerably smaller in comparison to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, but the inclusion of Liberty City will be far more detailed, and larger than any previous individual city in the GTA series. According to the Official PlayStation 2 Magazine (UK edition): “to get from one side of the new and improved Liberty City to the other will take you at least an hour.” Although you no longer have the ability to fly airplanes or changes the main-character’s physique or appearance, the game looks extremely promising.
Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII (???): Fabula Nova Crystallis, which translates to “the new tale of the Crystal,” encompasses the development of three independently developed titles: Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy Agito XIII, and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. All three of which are planned for release in America sometime within the coming year (fingers crossed). Each title will have its own style of game play, storyline, and characters: Final Fantasy XIII is a turn-based RPG, Final Fantasy Versus XIII is more action-oriented like Kingdom Hearts, and Final Fantasy Agito XIII is an online mobile phone game. Square Enix president Yōichi Wada compared the Fabula Nova Crystallis compilation to that of the likes of Star Wars and has stated that development of the series it could span over a decade, with over 100 billion yen (840 million USD) being devoted to the project. Fabula Nova Crystalli has been declared a cross-platform title, however things can and most likely will change.
Banjo-Kazooie Threeie (360): Not much is known about this title, nor its exact release date. However, if the previous Nintendo 64 titles of the franchise are any indication of how Banjoo-Kazooie Threeie will preform, then we all are in for a treat. A recent teaser trailer released by the title’s developer, Microsoft Games Studios owned Rare Ltd, displays the enhanced graphics capable with the current generation of consoles. I was only a youngin’ when I originally played the first game; nonetheless, I was captivated by the ingenious plot line and graphics that were exhibited throughout, and hope to see those same shining qualities built into the upcoming title.
Fable 2 (360): I followed the original Fable from its very beginnings, and was excited to get my hands on the game. However, I was terribly disappointed with the lack of possibilities for the main character, as it was promised by the developers that the community would witness breath taking detail and insurmountable characteristic options throughout into the game. That simply didn’t happen. Still, the past is behind us and I must say the most recent Fable title looks downright spectacular. Fable 2 includes an innovative growth system, online play, and the opportunity to save the world which is a must have for almost every game these days.
Civilization Revolutions (PC, PS3, Wii, DS, & 360): Slated for a release in Spring of this year, Civilization Revolutions will be the first of its franchise to debut on the seventh generation systems. Civilization Revolutions will include sixteen controllable nations, and an immersible online multilayer game mode which will allow players to determine who is the true emperor of the world. The Civilization franchise, which dates back to 1991, is one of the most popular PC games in history with over eight million units sold worldwide. If this title is half as good as I expect it to be, I don’t know if I will ever be able to leave my house.
So that concludes my list of awesomeness for the year, and if I was a betting man I’d have to say that Banjo-Kazooie: Threeie would be crowned the coveted Game of the Year award. Or maybe not; we’ll see.
The bulk of the context for each game description should be attributed to Wikipedia, the best site on the Internet.
5. January 2008 at 8:24 pm :
STARCRAFT 2 >:O
QUAKE ZERO >:O
both of those games must come out this year
or the world will end as we know it
5. January 2008 at 8:46 pm :
Starcraft2 will probably not be released this year. I’m guessing 2010 or something
6. January 2008 at 1:23 am :
I guess we’ll have to create our own lists to get Starcraft II mentioned but it’s certainly the hottest RTS to come out this year and arguably the most significant game for the e-sports genre.
6. January 2008 at 5:03 pm :
I’d have to assume that Starcraft 2 will not come out until 2009 (at least). As far as I have seen, no speculation has even been made about a 2008 release. I listed the games I would be for sure purchasing.
7. January 2008 at 10:22 am :
Spore anyone?
7. January 2008 at 7:18 pm :
[...] My most anticipated game releases of 2008 [...]
24. February 2008 at 12:22 pm :
does anyone have the actual release date for fable 2 because i have been waiting a really long time for it and i want to know when it comes out.
and screw starcraft 2 nobody cares
24. February 2008 at 12:24 pm :
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