MPAA Rating: PG-13 Publisher: Warner Home Video Genre: Super-Hero Disc Format: DVD Release Date: US: October 18, 2011
Batman Year One is based on Frank Miller's Graphic novel of the same name, and will be about Batman's Origins. Although Batman's Origins is not something at all new in the comics universe, still it will be an interesting watch. Judging from DC animations in the past two years this one shouldn't disappoint. I have been following these new animations rather religiously and particularly enjoyed: Batman: Under the Red Hood, Superman/ Batman Apocalypse, Green Lantern: First Flight, Justice League Crisis on two Earths. Do check them out if you have even a passing interest in DC comics.
Genre:RPG Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:Bethesda Game Studios
Summary:
The Empire of Tamriel is on the edge. The High King of Skyrim has been murdered. Alliances form as claims to the throne are made. In the midst of this conflict, a far more dangerous, ancient evil is awakened. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned to Tamriel. The future of Skyrim, even the Empire itself, hangs in the balance as they wait for the prophesized Dragonborn to come; a hero born with the power of The Voice, and the only one who can stand amongst the dragons.
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My thoughts: Games like this one come out only once a few years, I played its predecessor that is Elder scrolls 4: oblivion and it was a total romp, a joy of a game. One could spend hours and hours and not feel bored at all. Highly addictive, highly recommended stuff. But this one it seems to be even better, I hadn't thought it was possible.
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2) BattleField Bad Company 3:
Release Date: Oct 25 2011
Details: Genre: Online Shooter Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Digital Illusions CE (DICE) Online Play: 24 Versus Expansions: Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand.
Summary: Prepare for full-scale war with Battlefield 3, the third major evolution of the long-running online battle franchise. Using the power of Frostbite 2 game engine technology, Battlefield 3 delivers superior visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character animations. As bullets whiz by, walls crumble, and explosions throw you to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before.
In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines where they will experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer actions ranging across diverse locations from around the globe including Europe, Middle-East and North America.
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My thoughts: If you've seen the trailer above you won't be needing any words from me to convince you what a gem this one's gonna be.
3)Star wars the Old Republic Release Date:Dec 31, 2011 Details: Genre: Persistent Online RPG Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer/Co-Developer: BioWare Austin / BioWare
Summary: Set 300 years after the events in Knights of the Old Republic (and featuring some familiar faces), Star Wars: The Old Republic will put players on either side of a massive war between the Republic and the Empire.
In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players will explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way, players will befriend courageous companions who will fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players' actions. Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges.
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My Thoughts: These Cinematic trailers are just awesome, hopefully the game won't disappoint either.
Summary: Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security home for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.
Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
Summary: Assassin's Creed Revelations presents the most immersive experience available in the series to date and the culmination of Ezio's adventure. In Assassin’s Creed Revelations, master assassin Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of his legendary mentor, Altaïr, on a journey of discovery and revelation. It is a perilous path – one that will take Ezio to Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where a growing army of Templars threatens to destabilize the region.
In addition to Ezio’s award-winning story, the acclaimed online multiplayer experience from Assassin's Creed Brotherhood returns, refined and expanded, with more modes, more maps and more characters that allow players to test their assassin skills against others from around the world. The latest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga also includes revolutionary gameplay, allowing players to manipulate the construct of Desmond’s memories and the Animus to decipher the mysteries of his past and gain insight into the future.
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And one from 2012
5).Tomb Raider:
Release Date:Sep 30, 2012
Details: Genre: Action Publisher: Square Enix Europe Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Summary: Tomb Raider delivers an intense and gritty story of the origins of Lara Croft and her ascent from frightened young woman to hardened survivor, armed with only raw instincts and the physical ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance. Superb physics-based gameplay is paired with a heart-pounding narrative in Lara's most personal, character-defining adventure to date.
