Games I'm looking forward to in 2012

In this blog post, I'm going to give you a list of the games I'm really looking forward to playing this year. Don't be surprised because I am going to include some downloadable titles. One more thing, some of the release dates I mention are for the European region. So if you want to know when a certain game comes out in your part of the world, just Google it.

Dirt Showdown
Publisher/Developer: Codemasters
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Release: May 25th


Source: codemasters.com

This is the latest game in Codemasters' racing series, but this one is different. Not following the previous game, Dirt 3, this game is actually more of an arcade spin-off where you get to take part in Destruction Derby-style racing. The controls are going to be more intuitive, which some die-hard fans of the series might not want, but I actually don't mind it at all. It could be a heap of fun, bashing into your opponents.

Retro City Rampage
Publisher/Developer: VBlank Entertainment
Platforms: Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, WiiWare, Steam
Release: May


Source: darkstation.com

Imagine Grand Theft Auto, but with NES-style graphics. That's what Retro City Rampage is all about. It has some great parodies of retro games and pop culture.

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
Publisher/Developer: Sega/Arkedo
Platforms: Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, Steam
Release: Summer



This downloadable game from French indie developer Arkedo has really surprised me. It has two gaming elements: Sonic's platforming and Metroid's exploration/shooting. That sounds great to me!

Assassin's Creed 3
Publisher/Developer: Ubisoft
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U
Release: October 31st (360/PS3), TBC (Wii U/PC)


Source: technabob.com

This is the direct sequel to Assassin's Creed 2, which came out back in 2009. This new game in the series has been in development for three years, and uses Ubisoft's new engine, AnvilNext. You play as new character Connor. It is set during the American Revolution. Even though I've only played a bit of Brotherhood, this new installment is already looking great from some of the screenshots I've seen so far. The HUD (or Heads Up Display) has been revamped aswell.

So that's my list, but I might add some more games later on.