The Top 5 Games that Should Have Been Released This Holiday
Instead of my usual “Release of the Week” column, I have decided to profile the top 5 games that should have been released this holiday season. Some of these are games that have already been announced while others are sequels that just need to come out. Luckily for all of us, the day has come where Fallout 3 is no longer on the list.
5) Aliens versus Predator 3- Before the movies, AvP2 gave us the perfect combination of man vs alien life form vs alien life form. There is something incredibly awesome about hunting humans while going through the life cycle of an alien, not to mention that predator is just a tank! Could you imagine how this game would look great on the next generation systems?
4) Starfox (Wii)- Let me start out by saying that Starfox is a pilot and really, really needs to stay in his ship. The last thing we need is another dull platformer like Starfox Adventures. What we do need is more star fighter combat games! The Wii Nunchuk just screams out for space combat! With online multiplayer, Starfox could once again become relevant and not just a Super Smash Brothers character. Besides, the Wii could always use more first party games. People need something to play besides Wii Sports.
3) Final Fantasy Tactics 2- Now I know that there have been several Final Fantasy Tactics games release on the handhelds over the years, but I want to see the game get a legitimate shot on the next generation systems. There are not enough turn based strategy RPGs anymore. Sure, fast paced twitchers are fun, but slowing things down and being thrown into an incredibly rich storyline is nice every once and a while.
2) Starcraft 2- When the Brood War expansion pack was released, we all knew Blizzard would make a sequel. After all, Blizzard has shown that they are much better at making popular sequels then coming up with something new. Starcraft 2 is the game we all knew would come, we just weren’t sure when. Well, after 10 years Blizzard finally decided to admit that they were making the next installment in the series. If fact, it is so big that it is going to be three games! Oh well, at least they are making progress…
1) Duke Nukem: Forever- Seriously? Kids these days don’t even know who Duke Nukem is! Nicknamed Duke Nukem: Forever (in development), this game was first announced in 1997. With a development cycle moving into its second decade, I think the “when its done” release date is well beyond silly. 3D Realms notes that if they announce a release date, you will know about it. That will probably be because a snowball fight will have broken out in hell. I think that the reason for the delay is because at this point, we will be disappointed with anything they put out.
That rounds out my top 5. What games would you have liked to have seen come out this Holiday?
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