Top 10 Anticipated Video Games For The Holiday Season (2011-2012)

Conventional wisdom says that the holiday shopping season, at least for video games, starts around the end of September. In other words, it’s right around the corner. The Holiday season is always the most looked forward season for gamers, with so many different games coming out, and so many of them being big name ones, it is hard to not get excited for at least one of them. And this coming season is going to be no different, as a matter of fact, there is probably a game for everyone this year.

	Persona 2: Innocent Sin. 20.9.11. PSP The first game of the Person 2 Duology,  Innocent Sin comes to the PSP. Fans of Atlus games have probably played through the Person 2 games already, but for those who haven’t, getting a slightly enhanced version for the PSP is something to look forward too.
	Battlefield 3. 25.10.11. Multiplatform Call of Duty’s main competitor, with an equally large following. The showcase trailer released showed some amazing graphics for this game, which is only further fueling the debate of which shooter is better.
	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. 8.11.11. Multiplatform Picking up somewhere soon after the last Modern Warfare, COD3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series and looks to continue what is appearing to be the start of a third World War. Trailers released earlier this year showed heavy fighting through New York City, London, Paris, and Germany. Also, the multiplayer seems to be getting a revamp, which is good news.
	Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7. 11.11.11 Multiplatform Like all of the Lego games, Lego harry Potter is looking to be a fun game for all ages. With simple and easy basic game play that allows young kids to play, the game will also have secrets and complex challenges that will keep older players interested.
	Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. 11.11.11. Multiplatform Continuing 200 years after the end of Oblivion, Skyrm leave the lush temperate forests of the Imperial capital Cyrodiil, and instead goes to the snow covered mountains of the Nordic homeland, Skyrm. Changes are abound in Skyrm, with a new combat system allowing duel wielding, a new magic system, and a new level system, along with a new concept called dragon shouts.
	Minecraft 19.11.11. PC Such an odd game, Minecraft has developed a massive following with it’s simplistic, yet deep game-play. On November eleventh, it will finally be leaving the beta stages and be going live.
	The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. 20.11.11 Q3. Wii Nintendo’s latest Zelda game will be for the Wii, and will be making use of the Wii MotionPlus peripheral. Skyward Sword will be a prequel of the Ocarina Of Time, but it’s going to have a stronger focus on combat that most other Zelda games.
	Star Wars: the Old Republic. 20.12.11. PC Taking place during the old republic first seen in the Knights of the Old Republic, this MMORPG will allow players to take part in the Sith vs Jedi battles of old.
	Technically not part of the 2011 holiday season, but since they were originally supposed to come out in time, I included the two following ones anyway. Twisted Metal. Early 2012. PS3 Twisted Metal will be the first true Playstation Twisted Metal game in about a decade. The more recent one was a PSP title that got ported over to the PS2.
	Silent Hill: Downpour Early 2012. Multiplatform The 8th installment of the famed Silent Hill Survival Horror franchise. This upcoming survival horror video game will be a stand alone story. Although the story is set in the town of Silent Hill, it will be staying away from the known locals, and instead take place in the previously unexplored southern section.

So for this holiday season, young and old alike will probably find something they enjoy, for any type of games, whether you like MMORPG‘s, platformers, shooters, or even something different.

Happy Holidays!

By: J.B.