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Kevin Flynn has a long association with the industry. He spent eight years as product manager at Vivendi Games, worked for EA for three years before eventually holding the Battlefield post for two years.

He is currently said to be working on Call of Duty: Ghosts. Interesting developments are expected.

We’ll keep you updated as more details are shared about this game.

The game’s in development for PS3 and a PlayStation 4 version might also be in the works. Check out the screens below.

GTA 5 will be released on PS3 on September 17th. Check out the awesome screenshots below.

The focus of the game is on the narrative and the surroundings, and is maintained throughout the game. The Lara Croft in the new version is not like the Lara Croft of the previous games. She is not the ruthless killer she used to be. She has been shown as a rather inexperienced explorer who is marooned in a mysterious island named Yamatai along with a documentary crew whilst searching for a certain Dragon’s Triangle.

The beginning is rather gut wrenching for Lara as she is kidnapped, beaten, bruised and subsequently injured during her escape from captivity. Survival takes priority after her escape and she is accosted mainly by the Solarri- the resident cult brotherhood of Yamatai. New additions to combat is seen in the form of the inclusion of the manual third person targeting as opposed to the automatic targeting which was a mainstay of the series till now.

The combat is the main attraction of the game and is unlike what fans of the series are habituated to. Lara is responsive to the surroundings and the gameplay. The character acts on its own accord in some situations without any input from the player, like taking cover in the face of attacks from enemies and sneaking when enemies are detected hidden in the foliage.

Tomb Raider is not much of a ‘tomb raiding’ game when compared to the previous installments. I remember when I used to spend a the better part of an hour in the process of opening a door. The new game does have puzzles and tombs, but is not much of a challenge.

However, exploration is not relegated to the background at all. The surroundings are meticulously designed and are very pleasing to the eye. There were many instances when I stopped for a while just to admire the view. Exploration also results in new collectibles and more XP points. Weapon modifications are also possible from the items collected during exploration.

The multiplayer aspect of the game, as a new addition, does not quite reach to the level of the main game itself. It feels like a different game altogether with muddy textures and sloppy action.  The animation is not up-to the mark and the combat feels loose. The multiplatyer aspect just does not reach the benchmark set by the other recent multiplayers. Definitely not worth our time.

However, the multiplayer is a small part of the game, the onus being on the main game which is amazing to say the least. One of the most loved characters of all time has received a perfect overhaul and is more relateable and likeable than ever. Definitely a game to buy.

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1. Call of duty: Ghosts

Fans of the Call of Duty series are eagerly awaiting the release of Call of Duty: Ghosts. The tenth installment in the series, the game is scheduled to be released for PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and PS4 on November 5, 2013.

The launch of the latest Call of Duty game will coincide with the launch of eighth generation consoles in the market. The full reveal of the game will take place along with the reveal of Microsoft’s next gen console on May 21.  Infinity Ward is being assisted by Raven Software and Neversoft in the development of the game.

Call of Duty: Ghosts is being released after the completion of the Modern Warfare story arc after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The game seems to be the first in a sub-series and a new story is being introduced for the same. The teaser that has been released grabs attention. Definitely worth a try.

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2. Battlefield 4

The thirteenth installment in the Battlefield series, Battlefield 4 is an upcoming first person shooter published by EA and developed by DICE. It is slated to released in Fall 2013 and has been confirmed for the next gen consoles along with the existing platforms of PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

There has been several improvements in the game from its sequel Battlefield 3. New gameplay elements have been included like target tagging, the use of vehicles and dual scoped weapons. The game’s heads-up display has also been rebooted. It now consists of two sections- the lower left-hand corner features a mini-map and compass for navigation, and a simplified objective notice above it; the lower right includes a compact ammo counter and health meter.

The multiplayer aspect of  the game consists of three playable factions- U.S., China and Russia. The ‘commander mode’, last seen in Battlefield 2142 has also been included. Promises to be a juicy one. Let’s see.

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3. Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V, as we all recognize simply by by the name, is an upcoming open world action adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar games. The fifteenth installment in the GTA series, the game is a continuation of the fictional world that is the main ingenuity of the game.

The new game in the series promises to be much more than its predecessor, GTA IV. Many things and features have been modified and revamped in the new game of the series. Mention here may be made of the iFruit, the in-game mobile phone that was introduced in GTA IV. The features of the phone have been modified.

The mobile phone is mainly used for activities and can also be used to access the in-game internet. There will be a “vibrant and fun” economy system. You should and most probably will play GTA V when it reaches the stores. Happy gaming.

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4. Saints Row IV

Saints Row IV is also an open world action adventure video game being developed by Volition, Inc. and published by Deep Silver. The fourth installment in the Saints Row series, the game is slated to be released on August 20, 2013 in North America followed by a worldwide release three days later for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

The storyline of the game is a continuation of the story in the previous three titles of the series, the last being Saints Row: The Third. The leader of the Third Street Saints, the character the player controls has now become the President of the United States. The fictional city of Steelport is the city of the world that comprises of the game and some elements of Washington, D.C. will be added as a re-design. Fans of the series must definitely give it a try.

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5. The Last of Us

Developed by Naughty Dog as a PlayStation 3 exclusive, The Last of Us is an action adventure survival horror video game. It is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 14, 2013.

The storyline of the game is based on the actions of the two principal characters Joel and Allie as they try to survive and make their way through a post apocalyptic United States. The player controls Joel while the character of Allie is controlled by the AI. The game uses third-person view and will involve gun fighting and melee combat as well as a cover system. Definitely worth a try for fans of the genre.

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6. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag

The sixth installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is an open world action adventure game published by Ubisoft and developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Although the game is a sequel to Assassin’s Creed III, the storyline of the game predates the other games in the series, meaning it is a prequel story-wise.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will enhance the open world feel of the player and will provide more freedom in terms of exploration. Also as a new aspect, a ship named Jackdaw has been added to the game which the player will captain. A new underwater component has also been added.

These are just a mention of the few things that has been added to the game. Fans of the Assassin’s Creed series must definitely try their hand at this brand new upcoming game of the series which promises to be much more than its predecessors.

These are our picks of games you should look forward to playing this year. Are you looking forward to something this list hasn’t included? Make yourselves heard in the comments below.

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