Top 30 Games You Need to Play in 2014 (Part 3)

Without further ado, here’s the top 10 video games we’re excited to finally play once they hit consoles in 2014!

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10. EA Sports UFC

The Ultimate Fighting Championship licence has been acquired by Electronic Arts and we’ve been amazed by their work with Dana White’s fight league thus far. The graphics truly exhibit that next-gen look that we’re all prepared to brag about on our plasma screens later this spring. Have you seen the vids and pics of Jon Jones and the rest of the revealed fighters? Yeah, they totally look like their real world counterparts. If the developers at EA tighten up the mechanics of the past games and just gives us an even more epic presentation, then we’ll finally have the ultimate UFC game we’ve all wanted.

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9. Far Cry 4

If it’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that the Far Cry series plays host to some of the most noteworthy villains in video games. Ubisoft gave everyone a look into Far Cry 4’s major baddie and we’re already huge fans of the guy. The civl war that you’ll find yourself in involves the far reaches of the Himalayas and the eccentric war king Pagan Min. The same awesome open-world FPS action and intense base takeover events we loved in Far Cry 3 is going to get even better with this 4th entry. Pus there’s…STAMPEDING ELEPHANTS! What more could you ask for?

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8. Watch_Dogs

Man, we were so ready to pick this game up on the same day that the PS4 launched. Ubisoft gutted us and many other gamers out there once they announced that Watch_Dogs was being delayed into 2014. We hope the extra development time gifted to this new franchise will result in an even more polished open-world and crazier opportunities to take advantage of all the in-game technology. The prospects of using out character’s smartphone to track wanted criminals and shut down a whole block with just a click make this game’s possibilities seem endless and fun. This game better fulfill its potential, Ubisoft!

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7. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS

Nintendo always has a first-party franchise that can get gamers to flood their wallets in no time. The Wii U has had a hard time gathering some steam amongst fans who still don’t see what all the fuss is about. Once Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U drops, Wii U sales will hit an all time high. As for the 3DS, this portable console will end up being seen in public a lot more. These are safe bets. Gamers are ready to own their couch buddies and online competitors with Nintendo and gaming mainstays. Mega Man. Mario. Sonic The Hedgehog. Link. Wii Fit Girl. Yep, she’s in too. And we can’t wait to smash everyone else with her fighting repertoire.

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6. Sunset Overdrive

Insomniac Games has made its way over to the Xbox brand for a new exclusive IP. Sunset Overdrive looks bright, zany and full of the insane types of weaponry that we’ve spotted in the Ratchet & Clank and Resistance series. The Xbox One has a surefire hit with this one. Why, you ask? Well there’s the the overall visual style that takes us from the doldrums of gray military shooters. The platforming elements and parkour moves we’ve seen look incredibly fun. And we just love how the world is wide open to your character’s penchant for hopping, bopping and blasting zombies.

5. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

Anyone who’s watched the full E3 2013 trailer for the first half of Metal Gear Solid 5 must have this game on their “2014 Must Have Games” wishlist. Ground Zeroes features base building, weapon collecting, troops gathering etc. in a huge open landscape that’s packed with a huge variety of missions. We’re eager to take Big Boss out into his warn torn world and start amassing a private army that’s unstoppable. Longtime fans of MGS know the plot threadings of this release will be just as confusing as ever, but that’s where the overall charm of the series lies. Ground Zeroes…we’re so ready!

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4. Infamous: Second Son

PS4 owners are looking to play the next big exclsuive game that their $400 purchase warranted. That game will arrive in the form of Sucker Punch Entertainment produced action/adventure title, Infamous: Second Son. The new main character, Delsin Rowe, has access to a bunch of new Conduit powers that have been on full display in many trailers. The offensive chain outfitted to his hand, the parkour skills that get him around and the smoke powers that propel him all look incredible. March 21, 2013 can’t come soon enough.

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3. Titanfall

Okay, okay so we hear the complaints about Titanfall’s 6 vs. 6 multiplayer game limit. With that being said and known, we’re STILL hyped about this upcoming first-person shooter. Every time we sit down to take a look at the game Titans, we get just a wee bit more excited for the possibilities of fast mach combat. The fast-moving soldiers look to evoke a sense of incredible speed that we can’t wait to take control of once Titanfall officially lands. The Xbox One has a major hit on its hands, come March 11, 2014.

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2. Destiny

Bungie has become masterful at crafting the best FPS series to come around in recent years (Halo). Now that Activision has acquired the services of this excellent development team, Bungie has made sure this new partnership results in a new IP –Destiny. From all the trailers we’ve seen, stories we’ve ready and pics we’ve glossed over, we’ve developed feelings of hype and anticipation. The concept behind the game’s planetary travels and multiplayer-centric gameplay sounds awesome. There’s all types of weapons to collect, side missions to complete and plenty of chances to engage in some co-op/competitive space warfare. We can’t wait to create out our own space faring avatar and surf around the galaxy.

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1. Evolve

This new IP offers a fresh and unique take on multiplayer FPS games – a team of four monster hunters take on an oversized creature. The very concept behind this shooter sounds way too cool to pass up. Evolve features a nice variety of hunters and monsters who sport some amazingly scary designs. We know it’s going to feel great being on either side. Running behind a beast through the jungle while peppering it with bullets or wiping out all four hunters with a boulder makes us giddy with joy. We can’t wait to Evolve and engage in a much different type of war.

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