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[Nickle]

If Zelda U comes out then it will be for me. Everything else is just a bonus.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Starfox
Splatoon
Zelda
Xenoblade X
....yup its looking like a fucking badass year to me

 

[Magic Mushroom]

2015 is looking especially enticing right now.

Spoiler

until the delays start rolling in that is

Actually, many promising games are schedueled for the first few months of 2015.

 

[Reg]

Yup, it's certainly looking like a great year!

 

[Feichaw]

I thought that, after Destiny, we learned that we should always have our expectations in check.

I mean, all these games may be good in the end, but I think it's too early too judge them, or to fall into hype.

Spoiler

What am I saying? Xenoblade X, Zelda U, Persona 5, Batman, Halo...2015 will be soooo good.

 

[Violence Jack]

Nothing touches 1998. NOTHING.

This.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

In the AAA spectrum to beat 2007, 2015 needs to beat:

1) a Nintendo 1st party that beats Super Mario Galaxy
2) Something from Microsoft to beat Halo 3
3) A new IP from Sony that beats Uncharted's debut

some of the strongest debut for franchises are rebooted franchises ever

4) Call of Duty 4
5) The Orange Box
6) The witcher
7) Mass Effect
8) Bioshock
9) STALKER
10) Crysis
11) Rockband
12) God of War 2

 

[UberTag]

Doubtful. Expecting lots of delays and disappointments.
Only expecting a small handful of games to deliver on their potential.

However, 2015 will win regardless as I will be playing Trails in the Sky SC at some point during it.

 

[BrokenIcarus]

If MGSV and FFXV come out this year, then definitely yes, otherwise maybe!

 

[Surface of Me]

In the AAA spectrum to beat 2007, 2015 needs to beat:

1) a Nintendo 1st party that beats Super Mario Galaxy
2) Something from Microsoft to beat Halo 3
3) A new IP from Sony that beats Uncharted's debut

some of the strongest debut for franchises are rebooted franchises ever

4) Call of Duty 4
5) The Orange Box
6) The witcher
7) Mass Effect
8) Bioshock
9) STALKER
10) Crysis
11) Rockband
12) God of War 2

Nintendo might have Zelda and MSwill have Halo 5, Sony has Bloodbourne and UC4.

 

[immortal-joe]

Too early to judge, never underestimate our ability to overestimate.

Having said that, FUCK 2007, most overrated year ever, if only because people keep lining it up next to the legendary 1998/2001 combo.

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Persona 5
MGSV: TPP
The Order: 1885
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Batman Arkham Knight
The Witcher 3
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Final Fantasy Type-0
Quantum Break
Halo 5
Uncharted 4
Bloodborne
Zelda
Tales of Zestria
KH REmix 2.5
No Man Sky
Wild
Rime
Scalebound
Mirror's Edge
Until Dawn
And many many more. If nothing is delayed it will definetely be my favourite year ever in terms of games.

 

[ohlawd]

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is all we really need.

 

[ArcaneFreeze]

I see you said "rumour" but is that a typo about a remaster a month, as in every month?

I think he misinterpreted the rumor, It was Nintendo is working on a remaster for 2015 and plans to release atleast one title a month next year for WiiU, including that remaster. And looking at their current lineup its actually quite plausible to fill out that 1 game per month quota. But again its just a rumor.

 

[Cheddahz]

I really doubt it

 

[broncobuster]

Barring delays, 2015 will be a landmark year. IMO first quarter alone tops most of 2014.

OP is missing 2004 and 2011 as other big years.

 

[LCGeek]

The fact you left out 8bit or 16bit years which crapped on just about everything last generation sans and even 2007 is disappointing. 98 was good but 99 was better considering that certain big games of 98 had much better balance and counter strike beta appeared.

I think 2016 or 2017 is where this generation will shine. 2015 is next year and devs have a lot of catching up to do in terms of utilizing the power and being comfortable with it.

 

[TheOhrenberger.]

Probably not. 2015 is going to be awesome, but not that awesome

 

[Hyperzephyrian]

We can't really know until the year's over.
Also, you're forgetting 2011: Portal 2, Human Revolution, Skyrim, Mass Effect 2, L.A. Noire...that was a good year.

 

[Pachimari]

Barring delays, 2015 will be a landmark year. IMO first quarter alone tops most of 2014.

OP is missing 2004 and 2011 as other big years.

2011 were a legendary year?

What even released that year?

 

[AAK]

I think it's very unwise to expect Tekken 7 for console in 2015.

 

[Maidenpool?]

Yes, if Uncharted doesn't get delayed.

(Famous last words.)

 

[hemtae]

If Torment stays late 2015 and Pillars of Eternity gets delayed to 2014 and they both deliver, it had a decent shot at it.

 

[Phased]

2014 was kinda uneventful, they'd have to actively try to go downhill from here.

Xenoblade alone should make it great though.

 

[Tucah]

Bloodbourne and Persona 5? Probably.

Really though, can't tell until the games are out. There are a ton of potentially amazing games but who knows if they'll deliver.

 

[phanphare]

just looking at what Nintendo is bringing next year

yes

 

[-tetsuo-]

Probably better to ask at the end of 2015.

 

[giapel]

You can't make a thread like that without a list.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

2014 was kinda uneventful, they'd have to actively try to go downhill from here.

Xenoblade alone should make it great though.

2014 isn't over. Lots of potentially good stuff to come, like Bayo 2 and Evil Within.

But man, 2015. So many games I forgot to mention, like No Man's Sky, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, SOMA, Titan Souls and many more.

And it's the year of The Last Guardian as well, ain't it GAF?

 

[juicyb]

2004 says hello

 

[Wasteman]

Not one mention of The Division, which apart from whatever rockstars next title is my most anticipated game.

 

[TetraGenesis]

I have faith in 2015. Maybe it's all wishful thinking, but I want it to be this generation's hallmark 2007.

 

[Spine_Ripper]

A ton of AAA games, and some very promising indies as well. Yeah, 2015 is gonna make my wallet cry.

 

[Pachimari]

I think it's very unwise to expect Tekken 7 for console in 2015.

I just wanna play it at the Arcade and it'll have made it one great gaming year to me already.

 

[skLaFarebear]

Yeah most likely. Choosing a GOTY is gonna be rough

 

[kick51]

been in this discussion too many times to get fooled again

 

[Captainbojanglesiii]

Yes. Persona 5 and Bloodborne alone. Everything else is an added bonus.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

I'm thinking which games I'll get in 2015. It might be a huge year.

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
Final Fantasy XV (possibly)
Bloodborne
Persona 5
Ratchet and Clank PS4
Tales of Zestiria
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Resident Evil REmake
Mortal Kombat X
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
Tekken 7
The Legend of Zelda
Splatoon
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Fifa 16 / Pro Evolution Soccer 2016
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Kingdom Come
Star Citizen
No Man's Sky
Rime
Below
The Witness

Bolded are the ones I'm surely gonna get.

And I'm on a small budget next year!

BUT I don't think it'll rival those years. At least not 2001 and 1998.

+

and its a sealed deal for me

Greatest video gaming year ever.

 

[Maligna]

2016, baby. Battlefront 3, The Division and Cyberpunk 2077!

 

[flatearthpandas]

Yeah most likely. Choosing a GOTY is gonna be rough

Hopefully.

People could have said the same about this year with Watch Dogs, Titanfall, Destiny, X (before the delay), Bayonetta 2, and Sunset Overdrive.

 

[BaraSailey]

It definitely has the potential to. There's so many fun looking games coming out; my wallet's going to be hurting next year, that's for sure.

 

[sappyday]

My favorite series are seeing releases next year.

1. Bloodborne (not a series but a spiritual successor to my favorite series of all time)
2. Persona 5
3. MGS V
4. Final Fantasy XV (looks like there is a chance)

Plus you have
The Witcher 3
Uncharted 4
Zelda U
Type-0
Until Dawn
Arkham Knight


Fallout 4 also has a possibility.

 

[Hyperactivity]

Bloodborne
Witcher 3
The Order: 1886
Mortal Kombat X
Arkham Knight
Persona 5
Uncharted 4
Halo 5
Zelda Wii U

Spoiler

Final Fantasy XV?

YUP.

Forgot some stuff
Splatoon
Xenoblade Chronicles X (Xenocross Chronicles)
Bunch of others I'm also forgetting

If Final Fantasy gets in, we're good

 

[Teeth]

Just like with every year, there are going to be what seem like sure shots that end up being massively disappointing.

I remember tons of hype/list wars including Watch Dogs, Destiny, Titanfall, Bioshock Infinite, Brink, Colonial Marines, Brutal Legend, Dark Souls 2, Mass Effect 3, Civ 5, etc. etc.

While many of those games were enjoyed by people, they all suffered either a massive backlash or disappointment by devoted fans. Even The Witcher 2 disappointed large swaths of its fandom.

Take any list of things you think are going to be amazing and cut it in half, those you will enjoy. Out of that half, cut it in half again to find the ones that won't disappoint you in some way.

 

[ScepticMatt]

Just like with every year, there are going to be what seem like sure shots that end up being massively disappointing.

Exactly my thoughts. The hype cycle at work.

 

[Toa TAK]

2015 is looking great and Black Ops 3 hasn't even been announced yet. #Zombies

This guy knows what's up.

 

[Busaiku]

2010 was the greatest year.

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

I honestly think so. The Wii U library will be peaking right when the PS4/X1 libraries start to pick up steam.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

I'm expecting a lot of the games mentioned here to get pushed back to 2016 (Persona 5, Zelda U, and Uncharted 4 being big ones).

 

[flatearthpandas]

I'm expecting a lot of the games mentioned here to get pushed back to 2016 (Persona 5, Zelda U, and Uncharted 4 being big ones).

Persona 5 was originally supposed to be this holiday if I'm not mistaken. I'd be surprised to see it in 2016 especially after the bang up job Atlus did with getting SMTIV turned around (

Spoiler

to NA lol

).

Zelda and Uncharted I would not be surprised.