Clifton McLeod

2015 is mere hours away, and that i couldn't be extra excited to say goodbye to 2014. Loads of issues occurred in the course of the yr that I appreciated, and numerous issues I didn’t. The video games trade has a lot to show after 2014 with quite a few disastrous launches, delays and disappointments. Going ahead into 2015 there are certain games I'd prefer to see announced, sure video games launch, or specific things occur throughout the gaming business. These are my wishes for the sport industry; 15 for 2015.

15. Final Fantasy XV in 20XV

This appears nearly unattainable seeing as we’re almost at the 10-12 months anniversary of the game’s announcement, but I feel fairly constructive Final Fantasy XV may not less than launch in Japan by the time 2015 ends. The truth that we’re getting a gameplay demo in 2015, the big amount of gameplay trailers launched in 2014, and the truth that the English voice-overs are already done is enough evidence to counsel we’ll be playing Final Fantasy XV sooner than later.

14. No More DDOS Attacks on PSN and Xbox Live

December 2014 was a terrible time to be a gamer. Not only did we have to deal with the buggy launches of DriveClub, Assassin’s Creed: Unity, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, however we also had to deal with Lizard Squad who sought to wreck Christmas for thus many gamers. With no goal or intent, Lizard Squad bombarded PSN and Xbox Live servers with DDOS attacks. This crippled PSN and Xbox Live throughout the month, but also on Christmas Day when hundreds of latest PS4 and Xbox One homeowners have been unwrapping their consoles. These consoles want firmware update to correctly function, one thing that can’t be executed if the consoles can’t join online. We hope that in 2015 this malicious group stays away from PSN and Xbox Live.

13. Assassin’s Creed: Victory to not be a Buggy Mess

Assassin’s Creed: Victory was rudely outed December 2014 as the next Assassin’s Creed sport, and there’s one factor everyone is pondering right now; please don’t be like Assassin’s Creed: Unity. Unity was a damaged wreck at launch. Riddled with bugs, glitches, a Co-Op function that barely works, and a continuously dipping framerate, Unity is the poster-boy for how not to launch a sport. True, the experience has gotten better with patches, but that’s no excuse for launching Unity within the state it was in. Victory can't achieve victory if it is in anyway like Unity. Hopefully, with Ubisoft Quebec leading growth, we won’t must experience an Assassin’s Creed wreck two years in a row.

12. Star Wars: Battlefront to work at Launch

Dice is bringing their FPS expertise to Star Wars: Battlefront Holiday 2015. We can’t await them to make use of their information harnessed over many Battlefield games to create the ultimate Battlefront experience. You already know which Battlefield recreation Dice shouldn’t mannequin Battlefront after? Battlefield 4. Undoubtedly the worst launch of 2013, Battlefield four was an enormous mess with quite a few bugs, glitches, and netcode issues. Nobody wants to open a brand new multiplayer recreation at launch and discover out its unplayable. That’s what happened with Battlefield 4 and a whole bunch of video games in 2014. In reality, let’s make 2015 the opposite of 2014 and have each recreation work properly at launch, please!

11. Red Dead Redemption 2 Revealed

Grand Theft Auto V is out on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, and Xbox 360, Rdradventure.Com and the Pc version launches in January. With that out of the best way its time to head back to the old west. Rumors concerning one in every of 2010s finest games have been circulating for a while now, and its about time Rockstar reveals Red Dead Redemption 2. We know its taking place, and with all versions of Grand Theft Auto V out within the wild the time has never been more proper. We could also be ready years for the game to finally hit store shelves, but better understanding now then being left in the dead of night.

10. God of War IV Teaser

At the PlayStation Experience we discovered that a new God of War recreation is in growth, however that we might have to attend another yr. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t get a teaser. God of War III’s teaser trailer went reside June 2008, a full two years earlier than the sport hit store shelves. It’s been 5 years since we’ve gotten a correct God of War game, and many are itching to know what’s going to occur in Kratos’ subsequent outing. Hopefully we’ll get a few hints in 2015.

9. Pokken Tournament Coming to North America and Europe

Nintendo and Bandai Namco shook the world of Pokemon in 2014 with the announcement of Pokken Tournament, a model new fighting game. Obviously there was a number of pleasure over this cross-over, until we found out that it was going to be Japan-only. Even worse, it could solely be released in arcades. We’re hoping that Nintendo and Bandai Namco announce this game for the Wii U, and that will launch in North America and Europe.

8. Nintendo Announces the new Wii U

The Wii U can’t compete with the PS4 and Xbox One as is. Basically a PS3/ Xbox 360, the Wii U got here too late, and despite having the best first-occasion lineup in 2014, has didn't sustain with PS4 and Xbox One. It’s time for Nintendo to get on, or no less than close to Sony and Microsoft’s degree. The new Wii U could be a game changer with more power, a brand new elegant design, and the adoption of a more conventional controller. Perhaps it may very well be sufficient to draw again third-social gathering publishers. We can’t expect a new console but, however an update (like the brand new 3DS) could turn across the Wii U’s fortunes.

7. An End to PS3, Xbox 360 Support

This may seem just a little egocentric, but I really need help for PS3 and Xbox 360 to finish. It’s not that I don’t like the methods. I like them both and have cherished my time with each, but it is time for the industry to move. Continuing growth on these outdated methods continues to hold again video games like Call of Duty, Destiny, Battlefield, and much Cry. Developers can’t correctly take advantage of the additional energy in these new consoles if they’re being tied down by PS3 and Xbox 360. Now, builders could make last-gen unique video games like Assassin’s Creed: Rogue, however cross-gen improvement needs to cease in 2015.

6. Batman: Arkham Knight Meets Expectations

Expectations for Batman: Arkham Knight were already excessive before the sport was delayed to June 2, 2015. Now, expectations are even higher. With all this further time, we’re hoping for probably the most polished, visceral, and grand Batman expertise ever. Batman: Arkham Knight seems to be set to satisfy these expectations thanks to a large amount of secrecy surrounding the sport. Despite being a high profile sport, Rocksteady has been very cautious about how a lot info we get out of every trailer and press launch. The story, Gotham City, the Arkham Knight and Scarecrow’s plans stay wrapped in secrecy, and it will likely be unwrapping those secrets that’s going to make Batman: Arkham Knight onerous to place down.

5, Call of Duty 12 takes us Back to World War II

Back in 2007 we have been all uninterested in World War II, and the jump to Modern Warfare was contemporary and thrilling. The other is true right now. We’re tired of Modern Warfare and semi-Future Warfare. It’s time for FPS video games to strive one thing new, by going into the previous. Rumors have been floating around for a while now that Treyarch’s next Call of Duty game would return to World War II, one thing I very much hope for. We need a change, and sometimes that change might be discovered by returning to your roots.

4. No More Remasters….

2014 received a cross as a result of not numerous authentic content for PS4 and Xbox One was being launched till the final quarter of the yr. 2015 is completely different, as a result of now we’re starting to see growth for these new platforms ramp up. There’s no must see teams waste their time to deliver games only some years old to those new consoles. Already we've DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition, Devil Mary Cry 4: Special Edition, Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster amongst others. Now there are some exceptions for video games that have been only released on one platform (Resident Evil Remake HD), or games you can’t get anymore as a result of they’re so previous (Grim Fandago: Remastered). Apart from these few exceptions, sufficient is enough!

3. But Uncharted and Gears of War Collections Can be Nice

A bit hypocritical perhaps, but at the very least two Uncharted video games and one Gears of War recreation may use some serious updating. Both Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (2007) and Gears of War (2006) are horribly outdated compared to trendy requirements. It can be cool to see these video games redone with trendy gameplay and graphics. Uncharted: Golden Abyss (2012) was released on the PS Vita. Seeing it remade for PS4 could be sweet as pie. Personally, I’d like to see the collections bundled collectively ala Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Gears of War: The Locust War Collection would be so cool to have.

2. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Halo 5: Guardians, and The Legend of Zelda U to be Amazing

Uncharted 4, Halo 5 and The Legend of Zelda will be the poster-kids for the PS4, Xbox One and Wii U throughout 2015. All three will launch in time for the Holiday, and also you wager people will probably be attempting to tear them down. PS4 lovers will attack Halo and Zelda, Xbox lovers will attack Uncharted and Zelda and Wii U lovers will assault Uncharted and Halo. Why? There’s no benefit to tearing down any of the three video games. All three games are going to be amazing, and if there was any 12 months to try to get all three consoles then 2015 is that yr.

1. E3 2015 is for the Gamers

Something I liked about E3 2014 is the sturdy focus the big 3 had on gamers. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all centered on delivering the games that we, the avid gamers, need to play. Apart from Sony getting somewhat sidetracked, E3 2014 ended up being one in every of the higher exhibits in years. Let’s keep that up going into E3 2015.