The People Speak Week 12: Predicting 2011

Do you realize that we're almost to the end of March and we've already had some pretty massive game changers? Guitar Hero was canceled, Harmonix was sold, some other stuff happened.

What we're really interested in is what's GOING to happen. As we come to the close of the fiscal year for publishers and developers alike, what can we expect moving into their Q1? Beyond? What's going to be the next big game? Anything over the summer? E3's biggest announcement? Game of the Year already? Leave your thoughts in this thread.

 

There's so many huge titles that are releasing or already released this year. Poke'mon Black & White, Duke Nukem Forever, Gear's of War 3, Batman: Arkham city, the list goes on. I think the biggest hyped game for the Xbox 360 is going to Gears of War 3. Epic Games are already thinking smart by allowing fans to test their beta. In return, fans will be given skins

So many multi-platform games to choose. My prediction for best game of the year cannot be valid at this time. But, I'm leaning toward Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Batman: Arkham City.

 

I think there are some real big heavy hitters that could run away with everything this year. Arkham City, LA Noire, Elder Scrolls 5, and Mass Effect 3 come to mind. I don't think Gears is the type of game you'll see winning a lot of awards. I view other shooters like Battlefield 3 similarly - potentially great games, but not really the type to win large amounts of awards. You really need the story that goes with the previously mentioned games to win major awards, IMO. I wouldn't be surprised though this year if a few new indie games manage to steal the industry spotlight. Perhaps another minecraft kind of game that blows away industry expectations?

 

I think the new Zelda is going to turn a lot of heads. Everyone was up in arms when they first saw that Wind Waker was cell-shaded. A lot of people doubted Miyamoto and were quick to dismiss the game. It turned to be an awesome game, because Miyamoto almost never disappoints, and never does with Zelda.

Elder Scrolls 5 will be big, but the fact Duke Nukem Forever is actually coming out is the biggest news story. I don't think it will be that good, not terrible, but the hype of it actually coming out will keep it in people's heads for a while

 

I predict that Capcom will ride the MvC3 success as far as it can, releasing DLC character, stage and costume packs for at least the next half-year.

GOTY will be one of the most contested battles for the award ever seen, but will possibly go to a game that hasn't been announced yet.

Finally, after Duke Nukem: Forever hits shelves, Gearbox will announce Duke Nukem: Eternity, the next game in the franchise.

 

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