28 Killer New IPs for 2008

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!"

[Dr Pepper]

From what I've seen, I definitely would have put Project Offset over some of those (especially Army of Two).

[khrisnifer]

Prototype looks crazy good - can't wait to play it.

[MK_Red]

Prototype is indeed one to watch for.

As for Project Offset, I definitly agree that it is bigger than most of games on that list but there is no proof that it's a 2008.

[resistance100]

InFamous, Littlebigplanet and HAZE top my New IP list.

Heavy Rain, White Knight Story, The agency and Alan wake also deserve mentions

[cmrbe]

know if infamous is coming out this year? That is 1 IP i am really looking forward to seeing any news about

[resistance100]

Well the trailer said release 2008. I suspect it will hit towards the end of the year.

And given the time that sucker punch have had to make it, im guessing it will be ready this year.

[avacadosnorkel]

I bet Resistance 2 comes out before Infamous. And that's sad because then Insomniac will have released 3 dope games before Sucker Punch makes one. Same goes for Killzone 2. These studios should be ashamed of themselves.

[cmrbe]

I am definitely getting all of them.

[resistance100]

'These studios should be ashamed of themselves.'

I disagree, while it is amazing how fast Insominac are making games. You have to remember that Sucker Punch and Naughty Dog both work with them aswell and vice versa. sucker punch also just created PAIN.

Also how do you know that sucker punch have been working that long on the game? It was only annouced in 2007 so chances are they didn't start it until late 2006. For all we know they could have been working on things such as HOME in that time.

[Shaka2K6]

I hope it drops in 2008.

[avacadosnorkel]

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.

[SlappingOysters]

Pandemic have multiple studios dude: they also now have plenty of new help in the form of big daddy EA.

I think a few of these games will slip into 2009 too, although at present there all 2008 babies.

For me its Borderlands, Spore and Haze that have me excited. Warhound looks sweet, although Chrome was a bit lame so...

[avacadosnorkel]

Haze rules all

[TwissT]

Im looking forward for Infamous and Alan Wake and Too Human, they look interestig.

[Grown Folks Talk]

need to look up disagree in the dictionary to see what it actually means. I guess they know what you're looking forward to better than you do.

[meepmoopmeep]

those sound good but my list is way different :P
and i know i'm gonna LOVE MY list

[mr_potato]

Wow i had tottaly forgot that Last remaint was coming out this year.

God too much game i want not so much money.

[iNcRiMiNaTi]

- saboteur
- spore [if it DOES come out this year]
- army of two
- littlebigplanet
- alan wake
- heavy rain
- too human
- left 4 dead
- warhound

its wierd LA noire wasnt put up there. is it coming out this year?

[wiizy]

all these guys have on their list is a bunch of boring shooters with new guns.... the wii has alot better variety of new ip coming out.... not everyone wants to play shooters all day long.. where are the rpgs, adventure or casual games??

[gtgcoolkid]

too bad they don't make FF in stick figurines so that the wii could handle it.

[SlappingOysters]

Just wondering what these Wii games are? There's Wii Fit, I guess, if you call that a game.

Disaster was in the list and that looks hot. But what else?

[Expy]

Wow, look at all those Playstation 3 exclusive IPs. I didn't know there were that many for '08.

[AlterEgo]

you've all been given bubbles and agrees B-)

[iNcRiMiNaTi]

intellectual property
-a single game or franchise encompassing the ideas and characters within [game informer]

[SlappingOysters]

Intellectual Property dude

I also hear that it means something slightly different in film circles. Like any new IP is any new film, rather than - as it is in games - whole new brands.

[Dr Pepper]

Intellectual Property
Edit: Ah, already been helped

[PS360WII]

I really want The Last Remnant to be good. Most of those new IP sound really great good times ahead.

[wildcat]

My most anticipated from the list are LBP, Heavy Rain, and Alan Wake. Wardevil too, but there's not enough info on its release.

[gamesR4fun]

this list misses a few of the ones Im looking forward too and so many ps3 exclusives crazy stuff coming up in 08

[Venomous_1]

Some Interesting titles looks to be a great year indeed

[MK_Red]

Brutal Legend and LittleBigPlanet >> All other new IPs of 2008.

Mirror's Edge, Spore and Prototype are also games to watch for. Heavy Rain and Project Offset don't seem to be 2008 titles and will likely become killer IPs of 2009.

[Eretik]

Haze, White Knight Chronicles, Heavy Rain: The Origami Killer, Too Human, inFamous, etc
trash, trash and again trash. And I will be happy if from those trashy titles born one or two really good games.

[SlappingOysters]

change is hard but good dude, embrace it.

games like DMC4 and Halo 3 are just proving that the biggest hurdle for old series trying to make it in this generation is the expectation from gamers of certain gameplay mechanics, all of which are born from the restriction of a previous generation. Unless you rewrite the concept like CoD4 or GTAIV

I am more excited about the new IP in this list... and others like Age of Conan and Tiberium... than anything else. It's something new to experience!