E3 is right around the corner. In just a few short weeks we’ll be surrounded by so many games are heads are likely to explode. E3 marks our yearly chance to look into the crystal ball and see what’s out there on the horizon. And while there will be tons of publishers and developers on the show floor, there are a few games we’re specifically head-hunting. These ten titles are the ones that make our hearts throb and our pants tight. So, come, let Erik Norris and Joey Davidson, our two editorial staffers bringing you CraveOnline’s E3 coverage from June 6-9, detail why they’re excited for these titles specifically.
BioShock Infinite
This is Irrational Games’ return to the BioShock namesake. I was signed up as soon as I heard that bit of news. Then Ken Levine, Creative Director on the BioShock franchise, pulled the rug out from under me by ditching Rapture and taking the action of Infinite to the skis in a floating city called Columbia that is the “American Dream” realized. On top of that, BioShock Infinite brings with it a whole new partner dynamic with Elizabeth, the woman you’re sent to Columbia to rescue. After every trailer I watch for BioShock Infinite my jaw hits the floor. Now I’m excited to actually experience Irrational’s mad little game for myself. - Erik
Mario 3DS
Mario. 3DS. Seriously. If anything is going to move systems like crazy, it’s going to be a Mario title. Nintendo needs this to be huge, and going by what’s being said about it so far, it will be. It’s a blend of Mario Galaxy and Mario 64. READ THAT AGAIN! Get excited.
Plus, Raccoon Tails are making their return. - Joey
Mass Effect 3
Battlefield 3
I’m tired of Call of Duty. I loved it for a long time, but now I’m just tired. DICE knows what they’re doing. The previous Battlefield titles have all been great, and Bad Company 2 was one of the best shooters to come out in years. Plus, our demo is for the single player portion of the game. I love well done single player military shooters, what little there are these days. The Call of Duty stories have wondered towards convoluted, I’m hoping DICE brings us back to basics with Battlefield 3. - Joey
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
The original Uncharted blew away my expectations. Then Uncharted 2 released and I found a new favorite in the series (I’m not alone there). Therefore, it’s safe to reason that Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 3 will steal the crown away from Uncharted 2 when it releases later this year. Maybe I’m a bad gaming journalist, but I’ve been purposely avoiding information concerning Uncharted 3 so the experience feels fresh when I get my grubby little hands on the title. I want to be wowed. I don’t want to know every little detail about what I’m going to be playing. With that said, I’m really anxious to play this game. Like, I’ll murder a bitch if I have to. Luckily, Sony is giving me a chance to see Uncharted 3 first-hand at E3 in order to save the lives of millions. Or so that’s what I’ve been telling myself. - Erik
