5. Splatoon (Wii U)
Splatoon is an interesting little game. Just announced this year, Splatoon features not a single existing Nintendo character. This new franchise is a third-person shooter with online capabilities. Teams of four wage war against each other, and shoot paint at every single thing on the map, living and not. The ultimate goal is to have the most paint on the battlefield and to destroy your enemies while they attempt to do so. What increases the appeal of this game even further is that Nintendo Network online play is still free! Splatoon will be being released during the first half of 2015.
4. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4)
The Uncharted franchise has long been hailed as one of the greatest in gaming, and the trailer for Uncharted 4 looks simply stunning. Although no gameplay is shown, it does show Nathan Drake recovering from an apparent fall he just took and walking into a mysterious jungle where dozens of skeletons lay in rotting cages. It certainly sets the mood for what is sure to be a grand adventure. The release date is sometime in 2015.
3. Halo: The Master Chief Collection (XB1)
Although Halo 5 was at E3, the remakes end up taking its spot on the list. Halo: The Master Chief Collection contains Halo 1,2,3, and 4, all in 1080 p on the XBOX One. The game is slated for a November release this year, and players that decide to pick up a copy are rewarded with not only the game and a live-action series, but also a key to the Halo 5 Beta! All for just $60, Microsoft really nailed it with this bundle.
2. Legend of Zelda Wii U (Wii U)
Legend of Zelda Wii U was officially announced for the first time at E3, and it revealed a few things. Such as the art style, which appears to be a toned down version of Skyward Sword Link, and Aonuma described what it would be like playing in that open world, stating that "you can approach any area from any side" leading to even more brain-wracking puzzles. The game is set to come out n 2015.1. Tom Clancy's The Division (PS4, XB1)
Tom Clancy's The Division looks better and better each time I see it. The open world game dazzled fans at last year's E3, and they had even more gameplay to share this year. Although nothing new was shown, it just cemented the quality of the game while showing off its very impressive graphics. Tom Clancy's The Division releases in 2015.
So Close, But Yet So Far...
While deciding which games would make the list, I had to cut out a few games that were really close to making it. Here they are:
- LittleBig Planet 3
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Halo 5: Guardians
