Top 10 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2012

From the PlanetXbox360.com feature list:

"2011 has been one heck of a year when it comes to quality video games released, head on over to our review silo to see how your favorite titles of the year scored from our crackpot review team. The New Year is almost upon us (just over a week to be exact) and that means one thing, another 365 days of amazing and original gaming goodness to look forward to. There are a lot of promising titles on the horizon and we here at PlanetXbox360 just can't contain our excitement. Next week we will break down our top 10 Xbox 360 only games of 2012 but for now let’s give all companies an equal opportunity. So, without further ado, here are out top 10 most anticipated video games of 2012, featuring titles from both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3."

[LaurenKB123]

StrRong year ahead!

[MsclMexican]

Ok... so 5 out of 10 games on this list Im getting plus Starhawk and Twisted Metal... so lets to the math.

In Canada a video game costs around 68 dollars, and I may spring for a couple of collectors editions.

So 68x5= 340
2X100= 200

Plus Im planning to buy a Vita

so add another 300, plus games add another 100.

So next year Im going to spend approx 940 dollars on video games.....

http://blogpaulaenis.files....

[irepbtown]

I live in UK...

So I plan to buy around 7 out of the 10 and Twisted metal and Starhawk.
Also a brand new xbox 360 (with MW3, Fifa 12, 12 months gold) and Possibly Vita, not sure.

Games are £40 here so, I'll convert into dollars later...

Games: 40x9=£360
Xbox 360: £160+30+30+30=250 (xbox + MW3 and FIFA 12)
And Vita which is 280.

Add them together = £890
Not too bad, and for you Americans...

That is $1,387.33

Oh well. Knew this would happen and have saved up quite a bit already :D

[GTRrocker]

At least you aren't a crackhead. There are far worse things to spend your hard earned money one.

[ATi_Elite]

There is small community of PC Gamers and future PC Gamers that view this site so i always like to provide some info for them as well.

1. Guild Wars 2
2. Diablo III
3. Starcraft 2: Heart of The Swarm
4. World of Warcraft Mist of Pandaria
5. Tera
6. The Secret World
7. Planetside 2
8. Firefall
9. Arma III
10.DotA 2
11. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission

[NewMonday]

lots of MMOs, how can you mange them all?

[PixL]

I see PC gaming is still mostly about MMOs.

[JsonHenry]

^^ THIS!

A list of most anticipated games of 2011 WITHOUT mentioning Diablo 3 should be renamed CONSOLE games of 2011 that are most anticipated.

Of course the PC game I want more than anything now is Command and Conquer: Generals 2.

[Darkfocus]

it's confirmed it's still in development now...

[ATi_Elite]

1. Well i won't be playing WOW Mist of Panderia.....I'm not a wow fan. i put it on the list cause it's really very anticipated but the rest of the list is 99.9% GUARANTEED PURCHASES for me.

2. but yeah your right! 5 of those games are Heavy Duty MMO's but the good thing about them is that they are Next Gen MMO's and don't require a lot of grinding. You can jump in and out of intense action no matter your level and switching from MP to SP action will be seamless but they still will take months away from my life.

These are AAA+ titles that will provide 100's of hours of gameplay.

3. I forgot to put STALKER 2 on the list (i know WTF was i Not thinking) and that's gonna take up many many hours of me wondering through The Zone dodging anomalies for that perfect artifact.

4. 2012 is gonna be one hell of a year for PC Games and i'm gonna have to quit my job, disown my family, and renounce my social life to have time for the great games coming out.

5. I have no clue how i'm gonna manage it and this list could of easily been 10 more games longer and then toss a few top notch multi-plats on top of those like Kingdoms of Amular, GTAV, ME3, Bioshock Infinite!

2012 is just gonna be friggin huge for Gaming!

[otherZinc]

Planet XBOX is attempting to gain clicks by nominating Last Of Us as #1 most anticipated 2012.

Amazing how a developer never sold 1million units in initial month (NPD), is the most anticipated game?

Wouldn't Halo 4, GTA5, Mass Effect 3, be 1, 2, 3, as they will sell this many day 1?

If writers will tell the truth, those would be your top 3. Bioshock is going to outsell Last Of Us as well.

[Tarantino_Life]

What a jackass! Who gives a fkk abour NPD.. Uncharted 3 has already sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.. For your information Mass Effect 1,2 is not as big as Uncharted.. It sold lesser then UC1 and 2. What a dunce..Now lets see which game receives more critical acclaim.. Halo 4 or Last of Us.. Lol.. Oh and Bioshock also sold less then UC1/UC2..

[Hanif-876]

1. Grand Theft Auto V
2. Max Payne 3
3. The Last Of Us
4. Halo 4
5. Mass Effect 3
6. Bioshock Infinite
7. The Last Guardian
8. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
9. Hitman Absolution
10. Tomb Raider

[UltimaEnder]

Bummer about the PS3 exclusive from TeamICO... Was really looking forward to that one.

[NovusTerminus]

It's still coming.

Sony said it is, and Gamestop admitted that was a mistake on their part.

[SilentNegotiator]

The producer left and Gamespot made a mistake. It's fine.

The only ps3 titles they chose were to spread outdated FUD about Last Guardian and to take a shot at Uncharted as a knockoff of Indiana Jones. Typical PlanetXbox360.....they always pretend to be praising a ps3 title but make sure it's filled with FUD or downplay.

Like their loaded articles of "Is [Ps3 exclusive] worth trading in Microsoft for Sony?" that ends with 'But it's not trading in for a ps3! Trust us! Please don't bother with the ps3! PLEASE!'

[Benjamski]

I honestly couldn't care less--but if it does come out, I do want to try it. That said, I'd be shocked if it actually releases 2012. Too bad, but with Absolution, Mass Effect 3, Max Payne 3 and GTAV on the way, I really don't care.

[UncannyValley]

BioShock: Infinite. I have nothing but trust for Levine after the original.

[scrambles]

i fear for it after #2.

[TheOtherTheoG]

Levine and Irrational didn't make 2.

[NukaCola]

Bioshock 2 was a good game...

..but yeas Levine and Irrational didn't make the sequel.

His intent is that every Bioshock takes place in a new time with a new steampunked themes, new types of powers, new enemies with similiar traits, and a new political theme. Bioshock is a name, the subtitle represents the theme. Each one is different like Final Fantasy.

[Benjamski]

Does anyone else feel like the environments shown for Infinite so far all look THE SAME? I'm expecting to see more interior environments with some diversity for sure, but all the outside environments shown so far all look kind of the same. Hopefully those time-bending mechanics will mix up the environment a bit too.

[GraveLord]

PlanetXbox360 Y U SO OBSESSED WITH PS3!?

[scrambles]

@TheOtherTheoG
Ah sweet! i have no fears for it now thank you sir. take this as a reward.

http://i1102.photobucket.co...

[TheOtherTheoG]

Oh why very thank you!

[BushLitter]

They missed Darksiders 2. That's probably in my top 3 most anticipated for next year. Hard to believe but 2012 looks to be as good if not better year for gaming than this year.

[kramun]

Yeah the first game was excellent. It was a mash up of a few genres but still ended up being unique. Really looking forward to the next one.

[Matrix2k]

ninokuni, last story, tales of graces, agarest 2, fire emblem, paper mario, and so much more rpg wise next year it makes all those other titles look generic by comparision due to the lazyness exhibited with the art style and bland gameplay.

Really you only need to play 2 of those games because the rest will be the same experience

[LoLZoRz]

SSX.

[D3mons0ul]

An Xbox site that's EXCITED for a PS3 exclusive?

That's new

[The Iron Sheik]

Wow 2 PS3 exclusives on the list with The last of us being number one above Halo 4. Even 360 fanboy sites like this can't downplay the PS3 and its exclusives anymore. They do still try though with "Indiana Jones" anyone being a perfect example.

[rabidpancakeburglar]

I was certainly shocked that they had it as the number one most anticipated as well as the shock that it included PS3 exclusives.

I know that because it's a 360 site they have to have an exclusive in the top 3 but am I the only one who Halo 4 is kind of slipping by? It's a game which has been able to avoid my interest among all of the other games that are coming out next year.

[Benjamski]

There could never be another Halo game for the rest of time, and I wouldn't even blink. That franchise is so stale.

[Relientk77]

Another top 2012 games list without:

Diablo III
Ni no Kuni
Borderlands 2

really? I wish I could say im suprised but I am not :(

Those are the 3 games I am sure I am getting

[GoldenPheasant]

Definitely. Borderlands 2 is most probably going to have sharpshooter support. Ni no Kuni is just wow!

[RedHotChiliPepaSpray]

Far cry 3 anyone?

[Infernostew]

Tales of Graces f as well. That game looks so awesome.

[Relientk77]

That also, I will be picking up. Good call

[Infernostew]

+bub. Need more tales games in the US. It's really been the only solid jrpg series this gen.

[cochise313]

where is twisted metal and star hawk? I'm not looking forward to metal gear.

[kramun]

Where is Metal Gear? I'm not looking forward to Twisted Metal and Star Hawk.

Well I'm not looking forward to Metal Gear either really.

[Lord_Sloth]

Only games on that list I'm anticipating are Metal Gear Rising Revengeance and Last Guardian. You've completely ignored every other title I want for next year.

[harrisk954]

Don't you mean, "Metal Gear Rising: The Ninja Gaiden Edition"?

[Lord_Sloth]

Actually it looks more like Devil May Cry/Bayonetta than Ninja Gaiden, dude.

[harrisk954]

Ok... I would agree with that!

[49erguy]

MASS EFFECT 3. I cannot wait for it! Mass Effect 2 remains perfect in my book. Can't name any flaws.

[krazykombatant]

crap storyline, sh*t ton of loading screens. Went back in technology from unlimited ammo to finding ammo. Bunch of corridors. No exploration.

[49erguy]

ME1 Storyline= Stop Saren

ME2 Crew>>>>>>ME 1 Crew

VASTLY improved shooting mechanics in ME2, and reloading takes less time than waiting for cooldown and forces you to utilize more than a single weapon with unlimited ammo

I'd rather have a bunch of different, distinct corridors than driving that awful Mako around the copy and paste planets/facilities.

Anyone who refers to the masterful character development in ME2 as a crap storyline.......LOL.

^^^^^^BTW, I'm a diehard ME1 fan.

[krazykombatant]

ME1 isn't just the stopping saren its how the game immerses you into the ME universe. ME2 Crew is crap in the whole ploy behind the reapers... ME= Badass fight vs. Saren, ME2= Fight the Terminator T-800.

ME1 crew∞>>>>>>& gt;> ME2 crew. Only interesting members of the ME2 crew were Garrus (ME1), Mordin and Grunt oh and legion but you barely get to even use him. Wrex>>>>>> Grunt.
Kaidan>>>>>> ;>>>>>Jacob.
Miranda was just eye candy. Zero was the emo girl... and soo on.

The corridors where shit dude.... you prefer to visit to corridors of the citadel than a new bigger area just like in ME?

The Mako sure it was bad, but who cares ME1 was great only COD kids who tried to play the game and don't like games that doesn't involve constant action couldn't handle the big areas and elevators..

Now we have Multiplayer being brought into the fray. Bunch of bullshit, no one asked for it. I'm also a huge fand of ME as you can see.

[49erguy]

@krazykombatant

Mass Effect 1 takes you on a journey, no doubt, but ME2 is WAY more involving in that it is up to you to prepare your crew for the Omega 4 Relay. It is entirely in your hands to have your crew ready and build trusting relationships with them along the way. You are REALLY running the ship. More interesting than ME1 where you're basically told wherever to go by the council.

I think Mordin, Legion, and Thane alone are better than anyone from ME1, so we won't see eye to eye there.

The corridors is a matter of taste I guess. The game played in a way that if your were playing on insanity, being surrounded on all sides would render cover useless (like ME1). As far as building universes, we were able to see all the races more in depth than ME1.

Both games have constant action, hence the label "Action RPG." I really hope you weren't referring to me as a COD kid lol.

MP we'll have to see. If it takes away from the SP hell no, but I doubt it will as its co op and not competitive.

[Mastarace]

Twisted Metal
Diablo III

[Kyosuke_Sanada]

I guess I am the only one who wants to keep his pimp hand strong in Anarchy Reigns but my main dish is Armored Core V....

[vikingland1]

ME3 for me from that list.

[--Onilink--]

Mario Party 9!!!! just kiding...

My most anticipated for PS3/360/PC are definitely mass effect 3, GTA IV, Twisted Metal, Bioshock Infinite, Halo 4, Alan Wake American Nightmare, Tomb Raider and probably a couple more im forgetting.(if The Last of Us and The Last Guarding come out on 2012 then those too)

As for Nintendo, on Wii basically just Xenoblade and then off to WiiU. For 3DS there are much more, Paper Mario, Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 2, Kid Icarus, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter 3G, Fire Emblem(hopefully 2012), Mario Tennis and Tales of Graces F.

And if there is enough money i will probably buy a Vita, but pretty sure ill wait until holiday 2012 for that

[Dowie]

3DS is looking really solid for 2012. I'll be picking up all the games you mentioned and even more.

[B-radical]

Call me boring but im keen to see how medal of honor 2 plays out :)

[TheLastGuardian]

Better list than I expected after seeing which site it was from. I'm getting 5 of the games off that list.

Here's my top 10:

1. Twisted Metal
2. Grand Theft Auto V
3. The Last Guardian
4. The Last of Us
5. Bioshock: Infinite
6. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
7. LittleBigPlanet Vita
8. Starhawk
9. Uncharted: Golden Abyss
10. Bioshock Vita

[DigitalRaptor]

BioShock Vita won't be coming out for a good 2-3 years. According to Levine, they haven't even started developing it yet, but have been throwing ideas around.

[TheLastGuardian]

I figured it wouldn't be out by 2012 but I haven't heard anything about the release date. I guess Resistance: Burning Skies is my #10 then.

[gigreen]

The Last Guardian (possibly cancelled)

What?
Ueda WILL make sure The Last Guardian gets a release. Assuming he's not an idiot who lets years of his work go down the drain.

[spektical]

in all honesty, the most anticipated game is gta5 followed by halo4 in the overall market.. thats just how the cookie crumbles

im waiting for 4 games so far: starhawk, Twisted Metal, bioshock, and last of us

[tigertron]

My most wanted:

Mass Effect 3
The last of us
Halo 4
GTAV
Transformers (maybe)
Tomb Raider (msybe)

[WiiStation_360]

Damn man, is Timesplitters 4 eeeeever gonna be out?? So keen for that :D

[VonBraunschweigg]

xBox is all about online multiplayer, so if you include PS3 games, why didn't Starhawk make the list? The multiplayer is so promising, I'll bet they won't report on it at all.

[EditorAtGNG]

So wait. A game we've seen only a trailer of gets the number 1 spot for the most desirable game, all the while Diablo 3 didn't even get a mention... Some credibility you got there son.

[Dowie]

My 10 in no order..

Silent Hill Downpour
Diablo 3
Mass Effect 3
Bioshock Infinite
Final Fantasy XIII Versus (if it makes it..)
Torchlight 2
Ni No Kuni
Street Fighter X Tekken
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Borderlands 2

and a whole lot more coming for the 3DS.

I haven't even considered what the vita and WiiU might offer...Frankly thinking about it scares my wallet.

[Nunchez]

For me its definitely ME3 and The Last Of Us. Halo 4 maybe.

[rattletop]

i'm currently playing ME1 on PC. enjoying it though i often feel that the graphics have become dated and the shooting mechanics aren't that good. planning on playing max payne 1 as well.

[MizTv]

me1 is one of my fav games ever love it so much

[MizTv]

next year i want tm,graw,tlg

[bessy67]

I agree with most of the games on the list, but not the order. ME3 is definitely number 1 for me. I understand Naughty Dog's track record is amazing, but we know nothing about The Last of Us. We know a lot about ME3 and Bioware's track record is equally strong (really Dragon Age 2 is the company's only game that is not great). That's also why I'd be hesitant to put Halo 4 that high, simply because we don't know anything about it.

Oh, and there's also absolutely no way that The Last Guardian is coming out next year. It's far more likely that it will be cancelled.

[Infernostew]

My top 10:

Tales of Graces f
Ni no Kuni
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Gravity Rush
The Last of Us
Diablo 3
The Last Guardian
Twisted Metal
Bioshock Infinite (Still need to finish Bioshock 2)
Yakuza: Dead Souls (Although this game won't hit almost anyone's top 10 list, I'm a huge fan of the series and can't wait for this spinoff.)

2012 is looking to be such an amazing gaming year.