If We Don't Get Sequels For These Games, We'll Cry

While many will claim there are too many sequels in the industry, there are many new IPs that desperately need a follow-up title. Some are likely lost causes (sorry, Schafer), but others are quite feasible, and we really, really want 'em.

Psychonauts

Tim Schafer has always received all the respect in the world from critics and hardcore gamers, but sadly, so many of his wonderfully charming and innovative experiences have failed on the sales charts. One of these unfortunate under-achievers was last generation's fantastic Psychonauts, which featured a certain humor and wit that is just so appealing. The level design of this action/platformer was also second-to-none; I honestly believe it boasts several of the best levels in history: The Milkman Conspiracy, Waterloo, and Black Velvetopia. Please make a sequel happen!

Mirror's Edge

While Psychonauts 2 seems out of the realm of possibility, this one is very likely. EA has said they have no desire to abandon the IP, and they even said a sequel would probably use the new Frostbite 2 engine. The original game is a great favorite of PSXE's, and we believe it featured one of the most promising foundations of the generation. It was borderline revolutionary and the potential is almost limitless. Provided they take the appropriate steps and keep the game just as dynamic and frantic, Mirror's Edge 2 should be awesome.

Vanquish

Platinum Games knocked this one out of the park, in our opinion. Fast and ferocious, these developers brought the sensation of a flat-out hack 'n slash action game (like their previous project, Bayonetta) to the highly competitive third-person shooter category. And the result? A game that really doesn't play anything like any other TPS in existence. It boasted a lengthy campaign due to the lack of multiplayer (and we were fine with that), and even though Plaintum loves new IPs, we hope they return to Vanquish. It kicks too much ass to disappear.

Alan Wake

We've heard whispers about something new in the works at Remedy, but we don't have the official announcement yet. ...maybe it's because they don't have a publisher lined up. We're just hoping it is Alan Wake 2, and we're also hoping it comes to the PlayStation 3. The gameplay was a little repetitive but there's no denying the engaging, extremely well-written storyline. This is one plot - and one main character - that absolutely deserves another adventure.

Lost Odyssey

Maybe it's just because it's the last truly great, truly turn-based RPG we've seen this generation. It didn't sell too poorly (even if it was well shy of a blockbuster), and we're a little annoyed that a sequel never arrived. Of course, with the "archaic" old-school combat mechanic all but dead on consoles, a follow-up effort would probably have some stupid real-time/turn-based hybrid system that at least tries to satisfy the twitchers. But the hardcore RPG lovers know what they want: a new story with the same damn gameplay.

And by the way, I believe the dream sequences in this game represented some of the finest writing we've ever seen in gaming. Yes, you read them and let me tell you...a professional wrote those.

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7/31/2011 9:10:45 PM Ben Dutka

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Claire C
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 9:56:39 PM
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I haven't played any of those. :_(

I wish Lost Odyssey and Alan Wake were brought to the PS3. Oh Well, I have enough as it is.

Last edited by Claire C on 7/31/2011 9:59:14 PM

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:10:50 PM

I plan to get a ramshackle 360 after the next generation comes out just to place those 2 games. As it stands though, the hardware is too unreliable and costs more than it's worth.

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Gabriel013
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 1:16:03 AM

Lost Oddessy was brilliant aside from the Temple of Enlightenment which stopped me getting through to the end.

Until that point it was great.

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Drake_RB3
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 10:59:17 AM

Wasn't that dungeon optional? I just remember gaining mad levels in that place and getting really lost. Used a guide to save my patience.

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Temjin001
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 9:58:42 PM
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It would seem Platinum would like to do a sequel for Vanquish seeing that the game's story isn't complete without one.

I really should start disk 2 on Lost Odyssey. I absolutely agree about the written dream sequences. They are well written, which I find to be unexpected, especially from an Eastern game. I wonder if the native version was written well, because it doesn't read like a translation. But anyway, LO deserves a sequel.

Alan Wake is too creepy for my interests.

I'd like to add a special request. I'd like a proper sequel to Sega's Shinobi/Nightshade games. I really enjoyed those. It's a shame there's been no word on a PS3 follow up, or even an HD remake of the originals.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:11:26 PM

No video game story is complete without a sequel these days. I think Bayonetta 2 is more likely.

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shadowscorpio
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:29:39 PM

Rogue Galaxy was definitely a gem that went under the radar. When playing rogue galaxy and white knight chronicles, its clear that its the same developer.

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NoSmokingBandit
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:00:08 PM
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Add Rogue Galaxy to that list and it will be perfect.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:12:21 PM

Why Level 5 didn't make one right away I can't imagine. It was an early example of the perfect fusion of action and turn based combat that didn't destroy JRPG goodness. I really hope after WKC2 they revisit their old projects like Dark Cloud and Rogue.

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 7/31/2011 10:12:52 PM

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gangan19
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 12:39:25 AM

oh lord rouge galaxy!, i have been waiting 10 years for a sequel

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NoSmokingBandit
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 9:13:49 AM

I never liked Dark Cloud. I hate having to manage both my health as well as my weapons. It adds another layer of inventory management that doesnt really help the gameplay at all.

Rogue Galaxy was incredible though. Its one of my favorite RPGs of all time. It doesnt get half of the recognition it deserves.

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FM23
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:09:41 PM
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Not anticipating any of these since I haven't played them. Still want to try Vanguish though

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Riku994
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:11:30 PM
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Legend of Dragoon. 'Nuff said.

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Claire C
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:14:20 PM

That's on my list of PSX games to play. How do you rate it among others of that generation?

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Riku994
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:22:54 PM

Don't ask for my rating, it's my favorite game of all time so I'd probably give it 10/10 with its only flaw being the voice acting. I love that game to death and couldn't give a fair review if someone paid me.

Last edited by Riku994 on 7/31/2011 10:23:17 PM

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:24:19 PM

or at least put it on PSN for the love of Heaven.

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Claire C
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:25:25 PM

I just meant like compared to other PS1 RPGs. Lol. Not everything has to be on a scale from 1 to 10. =)

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Claire C
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:26:56 PM

World, wasn't LoD published and developed by Sony? So why isn't it on PSN???

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Riku994
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:28:28 PM

Graphically it's better than FF7, it's on par with FF8. Um...I haven't played a lot of PS1 RPGs, i was only 8 when I started with LoD, so I wasn't hugely into RPGs.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 11:15:24 PM

LoD's world map was God awful. That was NOT on par with FFVII.

The combat effects were nice, though. And the game was great.

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Riku994
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 11:28:12 PM

I said graphics Ben, I chose to ignore the world map in that consideration ;P

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Claire C
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:11:47 PM
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How about a sequel to Eternal Sonata, Nier, and Borderlands? o.O

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:14:20 PM

Eternal Sonata yes, but instead of a sequel how about another historical music based story with new characters? That game was gorgeous. If it didn't have the button mashing action it would have been perfect.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:17:31 PM

I would love a sequel to Nier.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:23:25 PM

I fear Nier. I beat it and I still can't decide if I loved it or hated it. Both I guess. It stays in the collection, but I know playing it again would be a weird kind of torture.

And I'd prefer Gearbox make their own, proper Duke Nukem game in time to rescue the man before sitting down to a new Borderlands.

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 7/31/2011 10:25:17 PM

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Riku994
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:32:30 PM

I'd love a borderlands sequel.

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TheOldOne
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 9:04:34 AM

Yes, a sequel to Nier would be nice!

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:21:04 PM
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The only ones of those I've played are Vanquish and Mirrors Edge, and I kinda quit them early. ME is going to need more undivided attention and as Vanquish is fairly empty aside from the action I'm just gonna sit on it until I feel I need an gaming adrenaline rush. It's so hard to get by my guy's attempt at sound like Batman it just grates me.

What I'd really like to see just personally on my list of IPs would be Heavenly Sword 2, Enslaved 2, Dante's Inferno 2, Dark Void 2, Darkwatch 2, and every single decent JRPG that never got a sequel.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 12:21:26 AM

I definitely want HS2 and Enslaved 2. ...but you can't really want a Dark Void 2. 'gag'

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 1:14:49 AM

Yup, that game may not have been the best but it had serious potential and was jetpack fun. And there's no getting around the fact that the vertical third person platform shooting mechanic is something that would fit right at home in Uncharted.

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Alienange
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:35:34 PM
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Lost Odyssey is all the proof you need to know that this gen can fully support a HD, turn-based rpg. That whole ring-and-running-thing was awesome sauce. It proves that turn-based can be cool and is not just some archaic play mechanic. RPG devs these days, they just don't have imagination anymore. A LO2 on the PS3 would be a day one for me.

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CrusaderForever
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:37:30 PM
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Vanquish 2 would be fantastic! I have been saying it ever since Vanquish came out! The game was very good with tight shooting mechanics. The control was perfect, yes, I actually mean perfect. The jet boots gave the game a very unique and fresh vehicle. My only problems were that it ended and ended way to quickly and that Part 2 hasn't been announced. If you haven't played it rent it now!

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:44:15 PM

Can't argue bout the controls, they are very tight.

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bebestorm
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:37:48 PM
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Lost Odyssey is still the best!!! Vanquish and Bayonetta deserve a sequel. Mirror's Edge rocked even though I struggled with it.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:45:53 PM
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Shadow Hearts 4 must be made. And Star Ocean shouldn't have ended at 4, we need more.

I'm not sure if I should buy FFXIII-2 right away or not. I know it will be good, but I also know it will be RPG lite and probably 20 bucks cheaper in a month.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 11:16:08 PM

I'd adore another Shadow Hearts IF they kept the Judgment Ring. If not, I'm out.

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Qubex
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:02:16 AM

World, weren't they supposed to make a big fix on FF13 and get something decent out the door for the next one? What is the latest on that?

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 6:39:14 AM

The latest is they have made those improvements, there are some towns areas, there are NPCs which are all voiced, there is some exploration, a vague idea that battles will be more strategic.

BUUUUUT you still control just one a**hole at a time, side quests don't appear to be there (at least not yet), auto battle returns, death with the leader will likely return.

I think it will be FFXIII 2.0, which is really just an improvement on a game that, while good, wasn't worth full price because it was essentially a stripped down FF.

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Qubex
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 11:56:53 PM

Ok, thanks for the update mate!

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

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Nickjcal
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 10:48:09 PM
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Well my callls for a sequel to Metro 2033 were answered, but has everyone forgotten...crap! Forgot it lol. Wow ok well I want a sequel for Borderlands, Red Dead Redemption, Homefront, Enslaved and wow I had a really good one and I forgot it. DAMN

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 11:28:15 PM

I didn't even know about Metro cuz it was a PC game, looking forward to Last Light on PS3.

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Qubex
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:01:07 AM

Metro looked very good - I am sure the second one will be even better. Great atmosphere...

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

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naruto316
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 11:32:45 PM
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well of course beyond good and evil should get a shot, and i know it has already had a number of games i want a current gen game of the soul reaver to finish off where the last one ended. love those games

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gray_eagle
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 11:45:00 PM
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i'd like to see another Fallout

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, July 31, 2011 @ 11:58:34 PM

There will be. Or Bethesda will fall.

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Alienange
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 1:06:47 PM

Um... no according to these elder scrolls they won't.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:35:09 PM

What I mean is I will tear them apart with my bare hands and chew them up.

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BigBoss4ever
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 1:34:41 AM
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said many times---lost odyssey is the best and true JRPG on xbox360 this gen, while the demon's souls is the PS3 counter parts...

Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 8/1/2011 1:34:59 AM

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Qubex
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:00:20 AM
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It is a great list... personally I enjoyed playing Vanquish and Mirrors' Edge, but only as demo's. Both great looking games, especially Vanquish, and both should be even better as sequels with visual and story refinements. Also, from what I saw of Alan Wake, it looked like a decent I.P. and watched the one hour play through on Gamespot when they made it available back in the day. I remember telling myself why couldn't this came to PS3. I think one day it will. An Alan Wake sequel could be very interesting indeed.

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

Last edited by Qubex on 8/1/2011 2:04:46 AM

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BikerSaint
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:23:21 AM
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Good list Ben.

As for myself, I'd also like to see a "Singularity 2", "Stranglehold 2", & "The Saboteur 2".

And even a "Haze 2", by any developer that's pretty well known for being bug & glitch free.

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Alienange
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 1:08:57 PM

I loved The Saboteur. Even in its weakest moments, it still made me chuckle. I's take another one of those any day.

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Lawless SXE
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:29:18 AM
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Anything by Schafer... provided he stops diddling around with Kinect, Xbox exclusivity and downloadable games... Brutal Legend converted me, and it is neither his best according to critics, or even all that polished.

Mirror's Edge: definitely. Lost Odyssey, Alan Wake: I'd just like to see the pair of them on PS3, and decide on sequels later. Vanquish: Binary Domain sounds kind of like a spiritual successor. Less madcap but still cool. I want IT.

Personally, I'd love to see Valkyria Chronicles return to the home consoles. Burnout Paradise needs a sequel retaining a similar feel, but also bringing back something of the older games. Heavenly Sword... 'nuff said. That's it from me.

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Jalex
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:32:29 AM
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I'm still crying for the sequel to 'Steambot Chronicles' I'll never get.

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___________
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:34:32 AM
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im sure will see sequels to all those except vanquish.
it sold poorly, did not score well, and did not really get much of a fanbase.
PG have always said they love doing new IPs rather then doing sequels, so i cant see them breaking their mantra especially for something so unsuccessful and unloved.

id much rather see sequels to burnout, (and i mean a proper burnout, not this crash DL title crap!) heavenly sword, LA Noire, crash, R*C, J&D, infamous, black, PoP, alpha protocol, haze, a propper SOCOM game not that socom 4 crap!
O and of course NFS most wanted, by far the best NFS game ever made!
id say heavy rain but it would be really hard to continue the story where it finishes, especially with all the endings which would they pick?
id be much better and easier to do a new ip, but very similar to heavy rain.
plus QD are allot like PG, they are obsessed with new IPs, and to be frank thats a good thing!

O, speaking of crash the new HD screenshots were released today.
OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG its going to be so freaking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
hopefully once its out he will get to work on 2 then 3 then CTR then crash bash.
awwww, i feel like a kid in a candy store!!!!!!!
yet another reason why PC gaming is king!

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Lawless SXE
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 3:00:55 AM

Is the Crash Bandicoot thing a full retail game? I thought I read that it was just a mod for the PC version of Crysis 2. Though yes, it was gorgeous.

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Ultimadesires
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 4:02:55 AM

The crash Game is a just a mod of Crysis 2, while impressive, it would never be substantial as a fully released Crash game...not yet anwayway.

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___________
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 9:14:36 AM

mod for CE2 not crysis 2.
cant wait till it comes out, 2 of my most anticipated titles of the year are HD remakes of really old classics!
the duke nukem 3D reloaded is a DL title suppose to be coming out by the end of the year, same as crash.

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Ultimadesires
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 4:10:50 AM
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Shenmue III - Ohh yes I am still waiting for this as much as most of you are crying for an FFVII remake, alothough my need is more plausible as FFVII got the fully story and spin offs, Shenmue was bearly in the teens of it's life span before the chord was cut.

I cannot Argue with Lost Odyssey, sensational game, I would love a sequel, better yet a PS3 release fo the original :D

as the previous post mentioned, I would love a new crash game, but reverting back to the style of gameplay pre- Twinsanity (although that title was good I thought.) The two games afterwards were disaterous and need to be forgotten, Call it Crash Bandicoot 5 (yes, The Wrath of Cortex does count) and just continue.

Also on that I am really confussed to why Spyro is not thriving this gen, teh 1st Spyro game shocked the planet with its open worlds, Spyro needs to get its act together as it could be superb.

And of course Devil May Cry 5, NO! not this dMc gloop ninja theory are working on, I mean a real DMC5 game, following on from where 4 left of with Trish, Lady and Dante, heck I'd even relish a pre-quel with Nero than this reboot.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 2:36:25 PM

If Sega were to be very careful and give ShenIII the love and attention it deserves while bringing it into this generation it would be a huge hit and a great game.

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Ultimadesires
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 5:35:12 PM

They can do it. When you look at Yakuza, you can see the potential is there. To be honest, I would be happy with the series being built on the same engine as the previous games. Maybe they could do that and release them on the PS Store if they're worried about an expense of current gen experience, I could compensate with that, as long as the quality was on par 1 & 2.

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Godslim
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 4:32:45 PM
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Timesplitters!!!

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Fane1024
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 7:28:08 PM

Apparently, you'll get your wish, according to the upcoming OPM.

Last edited by Fane1024 on 8/1/2011 7:30:32 PM

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Fane1024
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 7:55:17 PM
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Mark Of Kri 3, with co-op play and camera control. In other words, what Rise Of The Kasai should have been.

Oh, and the game that should be at the top of the list for Ben...FFT 2.

Last edited by Fane1024 on 8/1/2011 7:57:03 PM

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KNG201
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 11:28:52 PM
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Burnout Paradise 2 would be nice.

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SirLoin of Beef
Thursday, August 04, 2011 @ 10:40:16 AM
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I'd love to see BioWare make a sequel to Jade Empire. Heck, I'd love to see them remake the original Jade Empire (and KoTOR) for this generation, though I doubt that would ever happen.

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Syxxpac
Thursday, August 04, 2011 @ 11:56:35 AM
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Jade Empire needs a sequel for sure!!!!

A Second Sight sequel would be good. A real Shining Force sequel and hopefully they make Bulletstorm sequels too.

Last edited by Syxxpac on 8/4/2011 1:54:19 PM

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ChloeAngelCat
Friday, August 05, 2011 @ 12:49:55 AM
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How about
Jak and Daxter 4 for ps3

Drakan 3 ps3

Dark cloud 3
champions of norrath 3
been hoping we get sequels these game

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