From Gameplayer... "For us to truly feel like we are in a new generation of gaming, we need to see original IPs that bring fresh faces, worlds, gameplay mechanics, and stories to our games libraries. It's like we're great explorers crossing oceans to discover fresh new lands. For the games listed below, we are the pioneers, witnessing a new generation of series take flight. 2008 will be defined by a lot more than GTAIV, MGS4 and a zillion Mario knock-offs!"
Shenmue: Reclaiming the Path is a fan game using Dreamcast-era visuals, and tells a new story within the Shenmue saga taking place in both Hong Kong and Guilin. Its expected to release on September 16th.
Something about recreating old school graphics in an era of HD high poly photo realism just hits a spot. I'm not nostalgic cause I mostly played GameCube and GB/A, but it's a visual style that gets over looked even by indies.
While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.
CCP Games has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for their sci-fi MMO EVE Online in 2024, headlined by the massive Equinox expansion set to launch on June 11th.
From what I've seen, I definitely would have put Project Offset over some of those (especially Army of Two).
InFamous, Littlebigplanet and HAZE top my New IP list.
Heavy Rain, White Knight Story, The agency and Alan wake also deserve mentions
I hope it drops in 2008.
Bunch of these games aren't making it out in 08. Heck, the first one they had listed, Sabatour, is a prime example. How can they release that when Pandemic studios has to finish Mercenaries 2 first...and that isn't supposed to be out until August now.
Im looking forward for Infamous and Alan Wake and Too Human, they look interestig.