Destiny
With a developer like Bungie behind it, you know that Destiny is going to be a hit. The action/RPG/FPS game had a tremendous showing at E3 2013 and certainly left me stunned.
Set in an open world and said to incorporate MMO elements, the title is wildly ambitious and brimming with potential. Between the exciting trailer and impressive gameplay demo, the world finally got a good look at Bungie’s next project and I think it’s safe to say that everyone walked away with a very positive feeling.
The studio looks set to deliver another epic, sci-fi adventure that definitely has strands of their previous series (Halo) in it, which is a good thing. The persistent, story-driven online world will definitely serve to immerse gamers in a universe that is full of competitive, co-operative and social activities that are all connected, seamlessly.
“Destiny’s saga unfolds through grand tales and epic adventures by immersing players in a bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected,” Activision said. “As the story grows and expands over time, so do the destinations you can access, the activities you experience, and the rewards you can earn.”
Of the various previews I’ve been reading online from those who spent significant time with the game at E3, everyone seems to have an overwhelmingly positive response to what they saw and if Bungie can successfully reach their lofty goals, we will be in for a real treat.
Tom Clancy’s The Division
Perhaps one of the more intriguing titles shown at E3 2013 was Tom Clancy’s The Division, an online, open-world RPG. Kind of an MMO, but not really, The Division takes place in a futuristic world that has been destroyed by a deadly pathogen. You will explore a ravaged New York City as a member of the titular division, “an unconfirmed group that was established to combat the threat and do whatever it takes to save what remains.”
Like Destiny, The Division seems like a very ambitious project but one that if pulled off correctly, can result in a fantastic gaming experience. Expect there to be some survival elements in there as well as the game will draw from titles like The Last of Us. For instance, aside from the supplies you start out with, you’ll mostly be on your own for when it comes to finding ammo, food, water etc. Furthermore, the game will also have a companion app that allows players with a tablet to control drones during battles.
Pretty cool, right?
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