Gallery: 10 Games From E3 We Can't Wait to Play Obsessively
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Insomniac Games has a flair for the ridiculous, and *Sunset Overdrive* appears to be no different. Think *Dead Rising* meets *Ratchet and Clank* meets *Tony Hawk's Pro Skater* Due October 28 for Xbox One.
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The sequel to Ubisoft's hit shooter *Far Cry 3* brings us to the fictional Himalayan region of Kyrat, and we're stoked about the return of one of *Far Cry 3*'s best features: the wingsuit. Look for it November 18 on PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows.
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*Cuphead*, a side-scrolling platformer/shooter in the vein of *Contra*, gets its charm from a classic-cartoon aesthetic. The indie game from StudioMDHR is expected next year on Xbox One and Steam.
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It's tough to improve the visuals of a game with a minimalist aesthetic, but the forthcoming sequel to parkour-platforming cult fave *Mirror's Edge* looks absolutely gorgeous, even in early conceptual stages. The game is planned for PC, Xbox One, and PS4, but the release date is TBD.
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Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto (the guy behind *Mario*, *Zelda*, and others) showed off *Project Guard*. The tower defense-type game requires you to ward off attacking robots using security cameras controlled via the gamepad. The trick? The gamepad displays one camera at a time. You've got to look up at the TV, or rely on spectators to relay info. It's cool, it's innovative and it's release date is TBD.
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Microsoft underscored its commitment to indies by showcasing *Limbo* developer Playdead's new game, *Inside*. The side-scroller features the same dreary mood of its predecessor, but looks considerably more atmospheric thanks to the action you witness in the fore- and background. Look for it on Xbox early next year.
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We finally got a real look at the action-adventure monster-slayer *The Order: 1886*. The game, set in an alternate-history London with a steampunk aesthetic, is stunning. It may be among the first games with little to no noticeable graphical difference between pre-rendered cutscenes and gameplay. Due February 20, 2015 for PlayStation 4.
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We first saw Ubisoft's unveiled *Tom Clancy's The Division* last year, and it only looks better now. It offers a *Mass Effect*-style combo of third-person shooting and role-playing-game-minded mechanics set in a post-apocalyptic near-future. It's due next year for PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
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*Ori and the Blind Forest* from Moon Studios was among the best looking indie games at E3. It's a "metroidvania"-style game — an action-platformer with RPG — with a gorgeous Miyazaki-esque aesthetic. It's a coming-of-age story about a forest spirit learning his place in the world. Xbox One and PC, fall 2014.
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Though we're still a long, long way from release, Nintendo gave us a glimpse at the next-gen *Zelda*. And what a glimpse it was. Nintendo promises an open-world adventure in which Link can explore every mountain and valley without constraint. It looks gorgeous, and we can't wait to play it. Hurry up already, Nintendo.
