Saturday, December 31, 2011

XNAR Countdown: Top 10 Announcements of 2011

2011 was not only filled with an abundance of blockbuster games and glorious sequels, but also paved the road to gaming in 2012 and 2013. Multiple studios announced the next sequel, or the next IP, either way 2011 was filled with as much excitement as it was games. E3 2011 didn't disappoint at all this year, and now it's time to countdown the best announcements.



#10 - Far Cry 3




Making a surprise appearance at E3 2011, Far Cry 3 takes us back to the tropical environment to sneak around a pic off enemies as they come, while trying not to get captured. While not much about the game has been said yet, it's no doubt it will be similar to its predecessors in both online and single player. I'm sure the game will make another appearance at E3 in 2012.

#9 - Modern Warfare 3




A new Call of Duty has become a yearly thing, however the majority of the fans seem to adore Modern Warfare with a passion, and some even despise Treyarch at their attempt to create a "modern" Call of Duty. While the online is something that needs no description, the campaign seems to bring the game to new heights, and many new locations such as New York and more locations in Europe. Modern Warfare 3 did amazing in sales, but the game itself is debatable.

#8 - Prey 2




The original Prey was one of the first games to hit shelves when the Xbox 360 came out, and now it has returned with some help from Bethesda to take alien hunting to a new level. With many upgrades from the original game, its a waiting game to see how Prey 2 will play out, considering not much about the game has been released yet, this seems to be another game that will make another appearance at E3 in 2012, and we can't wait to see what's going to be.

#7 - Rainbow 6 Patriots




The team is back int he sixth installment in the Rainbow Six series of the Tom Clancy shooters. Armed with incredible graphics, and a whole new way to play shooters, Rainbow 6 Patriots in a shattering achievement for the shooter genre. The tactical portions of the game will be upgraded along with the everything all around. We're sure the online will be impressive as well. Let's just hope the game doesn't flop in any way.

#6 - Assassin's Creed: Revelations




Assassin's Creed has become a yearly thing itself, however Revelations has proved to be greater than Brotherhood, and right up there with Assassin's Creed II. Ezio's final appearance may be the reason must gamers will buy Revelations, however the game seems to be quite impressive all around. Takes the streets of the Ottoman Empire and pick off Templars as you go while you look at spectacular cut scene graphics (powered by Adobe Flash Player). Ubisoft has proven Assassin's Creed isn't going anywhere just yet.

#5 - Metal Gear Solid HD




Take not one, not two, but three of the most successful Metal Gear Solid games, remaster the visuals, and also make them available for Xbox 360, and you have one of the most successful modern games to come out of Japan on your Xbox. Kojima Productions stunned everyone when the collection would be on the Xbox 360, and many PS3 fans were angered for some reason at it. Although the games still feel more natural on the PlayStation, the collection its self is a masterpiece. Looks like Rising isn't the only one on the 360.

#4 - Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary




The game was a rumor for quite sometime before it was made official at E3 2011. With added terminals, and online multiplayer, remaster audio, and a completely rebuild with the graphics, you get quite more than an HD remake. The Combat Evolved Anniversary is just as amazing as the original back in 2001, and is a must buy for any Halo fan or anybody who hasn't played the first Halo. 343 Industries has proved it can still keep Halo fans excited without Bungie behind the reins.

 #3 - Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance




Once Metal Gear Solid: Rising, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was made official at the 2011 VGA, and had a number of mixed impressions. However he initial game was brought out of the darkness, and with a new developer it was reborn. Taking control of the cyborg ninja Raiden in the future, you'll be cutting enemy NPCs in half for hours while still having that Metal Gear Solid atmosphere, even though the game is a spin-off. Love it or hate it, Raiden is rising.

#2 - Grand Theft Auto V




Rockstar's greatest IP is returning once again with Grand Theft Auto V. The announcement was made out of no where, and many gamers became instantly excited for the game's release and trailer which was due out the week after the announcement. Taking place in a fictional rendition of Los Angeles, Grand Theft Auto V will feature a new protagonist while keeping the core fundamentals of the Grand Theft Auto universe. We can't wait to hijack cars and shoot down other gangsters in Grand Theft Auto V.

#1 - Halo 4



Master Chief and Cortana are back in a new world, new enemies and allies, and a whole new story. The face of Xbox is back with a continuation of one of the most successful stories on Xbox. 343 Industries will prove itself once and for all if it's the right choice for Halo. Halo 4 will bring us new weapons and new vehicles, as well as the old weapons and vehicles will love and adore. Plus that classic online multiplayer that gave people the opportunity to have 24 hour LAN parties. Halo 4 made E3 2011, and will most likely be the Xbox 360's last blockbuster game.




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