Brink - Multi Platform - 5/10/11
I know some people who are excited about Brink. It's a new multi player shooter being put out by Bethesda that allows you to develop your character online or off and switch between then. The trailers show off a lot of acrobatics moving from one spot to another which is supposed to be handled by their SMART button that gets you where you're trying to go. I'll believe it when I see it.
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean - Mult Platform - 5/10/11
LEGO fans have a new game to look forward to, if they've already grown tired of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. This feels a little too soon to be coming out, but I understand their need to tie into the upcoming movie. If you've played any of the LEGO series, you know what to expect, if not, family friendly fun that tends to humorously follow the story lines of the movies that are out without touching on the one about to come out.
The Witcher 2 - PC - 5/17/11
Witcher was a fairly successful PC game that was a bit bawdy and deep at the same time. It's often been sited as one of the better role play experiences out there, so it's no surprise that Witcher 2 is giving its players more of what they want. That M is there for a reason, so don't you parents get mad when you see lots of naked ladies on your children's monitors.
L.A. Noire - Multi Platform - 5/17/11
*sigh* Rockstar and I have a love/hate relationship. I've purchased each of their Grand Theft Auto games, hoping it will capture me like it has captured my friends, but the long and short of it is that open world games are only interesting if you really like the setting. The facial feature technology they're using in this game is a bit impressive, and I'm sure it's going to get a lot of positive reviews like most other Rockstar games, but I'm steering clear of this one... for now at least.
Dirt 3 - Multi Platform - 5/24/11
It would be a disservice to the Dirt franchise if I didn't mention them. Dirt has become the gold standard for realistic rally car racing. It's dirty, it's fun, it handles well, and if you're a racing fan I shouldn't need to tell you any of this.
Hunted - Multi Platform - 5/31/11
Hunted looks like it could be good. Fantasy cooperative play using the Unreal 3 engine, and it looks pretty. Hopefully the control and gameplay is worth the pimping they've been giving this game for quite some time now with pre order bonuses. Keep your eyes on this one as a big maybe.
Not too bad of a haul for May. A couple of bigger names, and even a potential blockbuster. June looks promising, with the return of several franchises, including one that we've been waiting over a decade for. We'll see you next month to take a quick peek at the Ones to Watch.
