E3 2008, What Games are you looking forward to (Rumoured or already confirmed)

dubdude2008

Hey,

So with E3 just around the corner, and with game announcements coming left right and centre, what games are you currently looking forward to, rumoured or confirmed, post here. Im interested to see if there are any confirmed games im not aware of aswell.

DS:

Boom Blox (although with low Wii sales, this might not go ahead)
New Super Mario World. ( Strongly Rumoured game and with 15 million copies of NSMB already sold, its almost a certainty, it could be NSMB 2 not world but we dont have long to wait. )

WII:

Day of Disaster ( although this might be cancelled, very low profile on this one)
New Zelda title ( may not make an appearance at E3, but is defo in development)
Sonic Chronicles ( looks decent, and handheld sonics have been quiet decent)

XBOX 360

Gears of War 2 ( goes without saying)
Guitar Hero 4 ( rip off of rock band, but hey, rock band ripped them off too )
Mortal Kombat Vs Dc Universe ( Could be pants, but interesting idea)

PS3

Killzone 2 ( why not??)
God of War 3
Call of duty 5 ( put it in the ps3 section to fill up the list, couldnt think of anything else)

PSP
Cant think of anything, but im sure there are loads.

Mr E

Welcome to boards!

Rock Band ripped themselves off - those guys were behind GH and GH2.

New Super Mario World is news to me - I'd absolutely love if it was true. If they created another 96 level masterpiece like SMW, I'd be a happy bunny.

Not sure how well Boom Blocks would work on the DS. The fun of the Wii version is the action of throwing/pulling with real arm motions - I don't think it would translate well (I've tried Jenga on the DS and its horrible)

Looking forward to new Castlevania game on the DS. From the trailer that came out a few weeks ago, it looks great.

dubdude2008

Thanks man.

Yeah castlevania, i forgot about that.

I still think that Boom Blox will work well though, i mean there is a terrible Jenga game on Wii aswell, hopefully Ea will do it justice!

Yeah ive heard from a lot of sites about NSMW or NSMB2.(Still only rumour, by no means confirmed) If i were to choose then id prefer Mario World. Going with Nintendos tradition of releasing a few Mario platform games on their handhelds per generation id say its defo true. I know we only get one mario game a generation on home consoles though, so no SMG2

Retr0gamer

That new castlevania games looks amazing, can't wait for it. I'm hoping there'll be a kid icarus game for the wii. I am also holding out for a pilotwings game.

FreeOSCAR

Hey maybe this could be moved to general games forum so more people will get to see it. Good thread btw.


Im looking forward to seen some GOW3 stuff and Fallout 3 gameplay.

dubdude2008

Id imagine that any game Nintendo can suitable apply motion controls to will appear on Wii at some stage ie: Mario Golf, Pilotwings; Mario Tennis. Although i was suprised that Smash Bros didnt use the wii mote to full effect.

I hear Samba DeAmigo is supposed to be brilliant aswell, well going by IGN anyway!

dubdude2008

oh yeah good idea, sorry, i didnt see the general games thread, move away

steviec

Spore - I know we've got the editor but I'm curious about the full game and how it all fits together.

Fallout 3 - this was first announced a very very long time ago, and there's very few details have been released since, I'm assuming it's still on target for release later this year.

Afrika - there was a ton of news released on this in Japan recently, and it's out there quite soon. I've heard Sony aren't planning to release it in Europe but they'd be crazy not to. Hope there'll at least be an English translation for America so I can import.

Mirror's Edge - The trailer for this that came out about a month ago is probably the best trailer I've seen for a game in a long time. I hope it plays as good as it looks.

Infamous - this game looks a really interesting concept, like Crackdown taken to the next level. Expected to be shown in detail for the first time at E3.

Final Fantasy XIII - we're due an update by now? Right? Love the art style of the game and am therefore hopeful, but really no other info to date.

Prototype - extremely ambitious but I've heard it's run into development troubles of late. I hope it's back on course, they've been silent for a while but the game has so much potential.

Loco Roco 2 - I've heard it hinted heavily that this is going to be shown at E3 and does some new things with crowd dynamics, could be interesting.

The Agency - I love the look of this game. Could be a breath of fresh air to MMOs by bringing them away from the tired fantasy and sci fi type settings. No idea how it will actually play mind you but fingers crossed.

Little Big Planet - this is undoubtedly going to be one of the games of the show again, but they can only keep showing it off for so long before people start getting sick of it before they even play it. Hopefully it's got some unannounced tricks left up its sleeve.

KOTOR3 - it's due to be announced I reckon...

That's everything I can think of at the moment.

SolarNexus

C&C3: Kane Expansion (got stupid and bought it on the xbox, so had to wait grrr)

C&C: Red Alert 3

Half Life: Episode 3

MGS5

Jack Sheehan

SolarNexus wrote: »

C&C3: Kane Expansion (got stupid and bought it on the xbox, so had to wait grrr)

C&C: Red Alert 3

Half Life: Episode 3

MGS5

Sorry to disappoint: http://kotaku.com/5020376/will-half+life-2-episode-three-be-at-e3-valve-says-no

SolarNexus

Jack Sheehan wrote: »

Sorry to disappoint: http://kotaku.com/5020376/will-half+life-2-episode-three-be-at-e3-valve-says-no

if valve are trying to piss me off with all this episodic crap, and endless delays, they're right on target :mad:

thanks for the link mate

projectmayhem

steviec wrote: »

Fallout 3 - this was first announced a very very long time ago, and there's very few details have been released since, I'm assuming it's still on target for release later this year.

afaik it's slipped into next year

i want to see what sony have. i'm hoping this year they utilise PSN and stick demo's of games up (killzone2!) after their show.

i'm intrigued by microsoft but i have a feeling i already know everything they're going to announce.

as for nintendo... i actually don't care. haven't touched my wii or ds in months.

corcaigh07

wheres alan wake, will he be at e3?

Dont be at yourself

Playstation Network video store will be interesting, as will XBox's answer to Home.

I'm hoping Konami will unveil a new Metal Gear, or a spin-off. They'll probably hold off until Tokyo Game Show if they're working on one though.

After that... I'd love to see a Dead Rising 2, as well as more of Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter 4, Killzone 3 and Afrika. DC vs MK looks interesting enough, but could be rubbish.

FreeOSCAR

Fallout 3 aint delayed, unless you have a secret source but Gamestop are fairly accurate with there dates

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=71144


Regarding Alan Wake, I think we will see that game sometime in the next 15 years. I can wait patiently though while it pulls itself out of development hell. :pac:

humanji

I haven't really got a clue what's due out anytime soon, or what might be shown at E3, but games that I'm looking forward to are:

James Bond: Quantum Of Solace - There's been more bad James Bond games than good, but the ones that were good were incredible, so I'm hoping this will be one of those.

Dead Island - The last bit of news I heard about this was in early 2007, but it's meant to be released this year, so it might turn up. And it's got zombies, so it'll obviously be good (hopefully). Here's a vid of some of the model damage you can do

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwZJknLPLpA

Dirty Harry - It's probably been cancelled, but in E3 06 Laurence Fishbourne, Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood himself, were said to be doing the voices for it. So even if it's a **** game, it'll be worth it for them!

Heavy Rain - It's from the makers of Fahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy, so I'm hoping for great things for this.

Indiana Jones - I haven't heard any updates about this game in a while, so I'm hoping they'll reveal some new info about it, and maybe even a release date.

Jagged Alliance 3 - I love this series, and the news that they were making a third one made me soil myself (I'll leave it up to you to decide whether I mean that literally or figuratively). It's meant to be released by the end of the summer, so we'll see.

Project Offset - I don't know a lot about this, but here's a video of some of the work in progress game play:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRgKMso1rGA

Rise Of The Argonauts - I'm a big fan of violence, Greek mythology and seamen/semen innuendos, so I can't go wrong with this one.

And finally, The Outsider - From David Braben, the guy who brought us Elite, a thriller which apparently will have every single action you take affecting the city around you. It'll be interesting to see if anything is said about this, as there's been bugger all info so far!

dubdude2008

Totally forgot about Resident Evil 5, and Silent Hill 5, both games should be worth a look alright!

I cant wait to see what nintendo come up with, ive not stopped playing the wii recently with smash bros, sega superstar tennis, boom blox, mario kart. I just want an excuse to plug back in my 360. Im sure GOW2 will do that

Dr Bob

couldnt give toss if these show up at E3 but for me:
PC:
Left4dead : Half life does dawn of the dead
Diablo III :
Stargate MMO

consoles:
Ghostbusters: same voice cast , same writers as the originals, looks decent enough , being ported to everything(think theres even a ps2 port) , yeah I'm looking forward to this.

Ds:
Gauntlet (the co-op wifi and voip one)

evad_lhorg

Fallout 3, animal crossing wii, kid icarus wii, hopefully alan wake. others have been mentioned. some big suprises would be great

ironictoaster

Resident Evil 5..

To be honest, I haven't kept up with E3 or upcoming releases. I'll just let E3 surprise me when it starts.

Cravez

- Fallout 3
- Resident Evil 5
- The new/remake of S.T.A.L.K.E.R
- Left4Dead
- Prototype

awhir

Animal Crossing for Wii ahh i would buy a wee for this game.spent some mount of hours playin the 1 on gba.

evil-monkey

KOTOR3...or at least some end to all the rumours surrounding this game and that of a new SW MMO...

jetski

The New operation flash point... possibly going to spend about 2 grand or so building the perfect pc to play it

Benzino

yeah, operation flashpoint 2 looks awesome!

Gears of War 2

LittleBigPlanet

Fallout 3

Shenmue 3 (crosses fingers and prays...alot)

SolarNexus

you know what....

i dont care about the hyped games, i want a game like deus ex. it appeared out of nowhere one day in my local Game shop just sitting there without any need to blast advertising at you... and it was awesome.

i know its too much to ask for a great game not to be overhyped, or even mentioned at all before release - but still.... i have alot of nostalgia for DX (i still have separation anxiety) and as for... DX2... lets call that a mistaken fling.

I'm hoping Deus Ex 3 will make an appearance at E3

jetski

or you can find alot of good games on demo cds, i remember i got a demo of Age of empires back in the day, i played the demo for about 3 months before i could actually afford the full game,

evad_lhorg

awhir wrote: »

Animal Crossing for Wii ahh i would buy a wee for this game.spent some mount of hours playin the 1 on gba.

eh i dont think there was one on the gba

monument

corcaigh07 wrote: »

wheres alan wake, will he be at e3?

Looks like in will be 2009, at least... http://www.totalvideogames.com/news/No_Alan_Wake_In_2008_13214_4736_0.htm

The developer is taking the "it's ready when it's ready" view.

robby^5

Dawn of War 2
Dead Space
New Halo Franchise Game - due to be announced at e3
Halo Wars - just want to see plenty of gameplay because I'm still unsure wheter or not it's going to be any good.
Ghostbusters
Killzone 2
CoD5

DUKE NUKEM FOREVER, it's totally going to be out this year...............

CyberGhost

PS3

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Tekken 6
Gran Turismo 5

If Tekken 6 and GT5 offer a good online options with lots of players to play with and no lag problems I might plunge down for a PS3

PC

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Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway
Call of duty World at War
Battlefield(hopefully something about the 3rd installement)

for me its UFC 2009 . I have been waiting 2 years for it already . It better live up to the expectation.

CombatCow

Diablo 3
Starcraft 2
C&C RA 3



CC

madrab

yeah wouldnt mind seeing some more dawn of war 2 footage as well as empire total war

FreeOSCAR

Bungie to announce a new IP?

http://kotaku.com/5022771/new-bungie-game-announcement-next-monday

Sephiroth_dude

Im hoping they'll announce another coh expansion :-).

Kinetic^

GT5 for PS3. All I'm looking forward to for the PS3 atm.

Some stuff on Street Fighter 4, Forza Motorsport 3 and something from codemasters about what their plans are for the F1 series.

Some sort of preview/gameplay from the Splinter Cell Conviction would be cool also.

Are Valve going to be there at all? If they are, they might show off more of Left 4 Dead and maybe something on CSS with the new source engine.

I'd like to say KOTOR but just wasn't that impressed with the 2nd one. I'm looking forward to the Force Unleashed though.

CCCP^

WipEout for the PS3 should be at this, check out the screens at Gamespot!!

Ross_Mahon

Gears Of War 2 will be the most anticipated game for me this year.

'I'm in the zone baby!' :cool:

nealmac

I have no idea of the dates, but:

Final Fantasy XIII
Saints Row 2
Bioshock 2
Gran Turismo 5

Also, I know they are already released, but I'm looking forward to playing Metal Gear Solid 4 and Lost.

FreeOSCAR

nealmac wrote: »

I have no idea of the dates, but:

Final Fantasy XIII --- 2009 Most Likely (Could be 2010 though)
Saints Row 2 --- October 08
Bioshock 2 --- 2009/10 (PS3 Version of #1 out this Crimbo)
Gran Turismo 5 --- Again 2009 (Spring or summer)

Also, I know they are already released, but I'm looking forward to playing Metal Gear Solid 4 and Lost.

Lost is fairly cheap now if your interested. I seen it 2nd hand for €25 in Xtravision.

nealmac

Thanks mate. I was too lazy to google it

As for Bioshock 2, I'll wait and see does a PC version come out. I prefer to play FPS's with the mouse/keyboard combo, as it's much faster.

Lost most be pretty sh*t if it's being sold used already. I have no idea what it's like, but the trailer I seen looks fantastic. Also, being a big fan of the show might have something to do with it. So it looks like I could be disappointed

0ubliette

next gen wolfenstein.

hells yeah

steviec

nealmac wrote: »

Lost most be pretty sh*t if it's being sold used already. I have no idea what it's like, but the trailer I seen looks fantastic. Also, being a big fan of the show might have something to do with it. So it looks like I could be disappointed

It's basically like an episode of the show, which is great in some ways but there's very little game attached to it and you'll complete it in a day or two.

If you're a fan of the show you should play it though, you could probably pick it up second hand then sell it on afterwards and wouldn't be too out of pocket.

eVeNtInE

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cono121

PS3

SOCOM
FIFA 09
COD5

humanji

I was just on Gamespot there and they've a good list of 180 odd games that supposedly will be on show. Off the list, the ones that I'm fairly interested in seeing (apart form the ones I listed before) are:

Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising
Stormrise
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Wheelman
Darksiders: Wrath of War
Golden Axe: Beast Rider
Empire: Total War
and
inFAMOUS

Maximilian

humanji wrote: »

Jagged Alliance 3 - I love this series, and the news that they were making a third one made me soil myself (I'll leave it up to you to decide whether I mean that literally or figuratively). It's meant to be released by the end of the summer, so we'll see.

Oh God yes. Big fan of those games.