Love it or hate it, the time of hype and growing expectations is upon us. E3 2016 is just around the corner, and we can almost guarantee that if you're not in the mood for megatons just yet, then it won't be long until you are. Being top-tier hype merchants, we've cobbled together a list of ten games that we're super eager to see at this year's show – but we're staying within the realms of reason. Take a look, and please, by all means, soak up as much hype as you like.
Detroit: Become Human
French smooth-talker David Cage may be about as divisive as chocolate mixed with cheese and onion crisps, but Quantic Dream's head-honcho knows how to hold an audience's attention. So, we want to know just how many buckets of salty tears Detroit: Become Human is going to make us shed – through #Emotion alone. No but seriously, all we really know about the Parisian outfit's new game is that it will continue cutesy cyborg Kara's story – but in which way is it going to take this intriguing interactive adventure?
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Cloud's CG back, adorned with his iconic Buster Sword, is an image that's still burned into our brains one year after the impossible happened at E3 2015. Unsurprisingly, we've heard little about Final Fantasy VII's remake since, so we'd love to see it show up at this year's event. We're not expecting a release date or anything like that – for fairly obvious reasons – but a lovely looking gameplay trailer would suit us just fine. Nothing gets the hype flowing quite like nostalgia, eh?
For Honor
A title that we've been eager to see much more of, For Honor has real potential judging by what we've been shown so far. Ubisoft's sword swinging slice-'em-up will hopefully be on display in order to add something a little different to the French publisher's press conference, and, naturally, we wouldn't mind getting our hands on a release date. We reckon that the time's right for this armour plated project to burst into our castle and run us through with pure hype.
God of War IV
Who can honestly say they don't want an angry bald man in their life? God of War IV is almost guaranteed to appear at E3 2016 next week, but the big question surrounds its protagonist. Rumour has it that Kratos will once again occupy the lead role in what is rumoured to be a gory spin on Norse legend; we'd have preferred something a little different, but we suspect that this is going to look stupidly stunning all the same.
Horizon: Zero Dawn
A tantalising blend of Dinobots and H.G. Wells, Horizon: Zero Dawn would have stolen the show at E3 2015 – if it hadn't been toppled by the aforementioned Final Fantasy VII Remake and, y'know, Shenmue III. But after a short delay, there's still plenty that we need to know about Guerrilla Games' next big bet – like how much of a role-playing game is it, and how badly will its voice acting whiff.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
No more concept art and no more crappy social media teases – give us a proper look at Mass Effect: Andromeda, BioWare, or don't bother showing up. The highly anticipated sci-fi sequel has been kept under wraps for years now, and we need a real reason to get hyped for this intergalactic adventure; that means that we'll take nothing less than the best gameplay trailer that the Canadian studio has to offer – a blowout of epic proportions. We just have hope that EA will give it the time that it needs during its event.
Persona 5
While we have our doubts that we'll see anything especially new of Persona 5 during E3 2016, there's absolutely no reason not to get hyped for its presence. Atlus' superb looking role-playing game is teetering on the edge of impressive popularity, and popping up at the West's biggest gaming expo will certainly help its cause. To be totally honest, though, we just want to see more of this shadow slaying stunner, new information or not - and if it shows up at Sony's presser? Even better.
Red Dead Redemption 2
There's a song by the Village People called Go West – you may have heard it. Well, we want to Go Western, and we're hoping that we'll get a shot at E3 2016. Look, this is probably a bit of a long-shot, but we're really hopeful that Rockstar brings a trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 to next week's show. It doesn't have to be particularly substantial, but we need to see what the label's San Diego studio has been up to for half a decade or so. It's time.
The Last Guardian
It's coming out, it's coming out, it's coming – The Last Guardian's coming out. Maybe. Given that we've been waiting most of our adult lives for Team ICO's next title, you'll forgive us if we eye that tentative 2016 date with some trepidation. We'd love to see a firmer launch plan for this foray, but more than anything, we'd like Japan Studio to put out a brilliant trailer. It seems that everyone and their bird-dog's doubting this right now – like ICO and Shadow of the Colossus aren't two of the greatest games ever made. Put the cynics in their place, Ueda-san.
Watch Dogs 2
A few days ago, we could have safely said that we weren't all that excited for Watch Dogs 2, but after the game's recent unveiling, we have to admit that Ubisoft's got our attention. A sequel that looks to be expanding and improving upon just about everything that the original got right, it's a prime candidate to steal the spotlight at the French publisher's press conference. Whether we'll get to see much more of Marcus' escapades it's tough to say, but right now, consider us on the hackable hype train.
What do you make of our list? Did we miss anything obvious? What are you desperate to see at E3 2016? Get this party started in the comments section below.
Which PS4 game are you most hyped for at E3 2016? (180 votes)
- Detroit: Become Human
- Final Fantasy VII Remake
- For Honor
- God of War IV
- Horizon: Zero Dawn
- Mass Effect: Andromeda
- Persona 5
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- The Last Guardian
- Watch Dogs 2
- Other
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"No more concept art and no more crappy social media teases – give us a proper look at Mass Effect: Andromeda, BioWare, or don't bother showing up."
Preaching to the choir.
Good list that, I think. I struggled coming up with five games, though, to be honest - as is always the case, it'll be the unknowns that really get my blood pumping, I think.
@get2sammyb - I think For Honor look's promising but I also have many questions. I think it's the kinda game that could really use a beta.
Mass Effect,Horizon and RDR 2 are all ready on my must have list.
You guys forgot King of Fighters 14!........it's going to be at the Sony booth.
Off this list I will be getting Detroit Become Human, Red Dead 2, Horizon, For Honour, Last Guardian and if they are doing the Norse Gods instead of the Greek I am so very down with that and would pick up God of War. I just think the Geek gods have been done to death would like to see a new spin on the story.
Also I am just so Happy that we will be seeing a Console edition of Xcom 2.
I picked "other" as I'm insanely hyped to see Gravity Rush 2. I was quite surprised to not see it on the list!
@Splat They already did a closed beta and I reckon they're going to do a public one as well, if only to spread the word.
I'm probably going to buy 8 out of these 10 games. That's a pretty terrific score already.
I have some more to add, though: South Park, Abzu, Dishonored 2 and Ghost Recon.
I'm actively looking forward to at least six of these games, and that doesn't even include other games I'm hyped about like Gravity Rush 2, Shantae: Half Genie Hero, Danganronpa 3, Dragon Quest Heroes II, Dragon Quest XI, and the new South Park game. PS4 is really going to hit its stride soon.
I wanna see gravity rush 2!!
@wiggleronacid You and me both. It's easily one of my top 5 most anticipated PS4 games.
If I had to pick three, it would be mass effect, Detroit, and ff7 remake. But I voted
Mass effect mostly because I want to see SOMETHING out of it. The other two have surprisingly done their part so far.
I kinda have a feeling that Sony will showcase Gravity Rush 2 at TGS this year....
Is it weird that I wanna play World of FF first? I mean it does come out before FF7R and P5...
Good list, but hard to feel too excited about a remake or Watchdogs 2.
I am excited for most of the games on the list. I will buy them but most of all for Detroit: Becoming Human because it looks great and is new. I love to hear something about Elite Dangerous making its way to PS4.
Where is the shenmue 3 option?
That New Horizon trailer got new so excited I need to see more. I just need a release date for TLG I dont want more info that might spoil the experience. Wpuld love to see more FF7 Remake!
Every single game on this list (except Watch Dogs 2 and The last guardian) interest me a LOT, but Persona 5 is the one looking better right now!
i am looking for 3 games.
1.the forest
2.mount & blade
3.dont starve together
Where's gravity rush 2 and world of final fantasy?
Great list and I'll be buying Horizon, Persona 5, Detroit, The Last Guardian, Red Dead 2, FFVII, Crash (yes he's not on the list) and maybe God of War if the Norse rumours are true
Abzu!!!
What about the new no ni kuni? More deus ex , Mafia 3 , kingdom hearts remake out in December . I'm sure I can think of more
I would put the reimagining of Resident evil as my most anticipated game at E3. Fingers crossed that's what it is.
@Riririn ha!Not weird at all,I'm really hyped for that one more than any other rpgs
Ni No Kuni 2 for me!
Have to say I was expecting Gravity Rush 2 and No Mans Sky to appear on that list.
My vote goes unsurprisingly to Red Dead.
Sorry, I think Knack 2 was left off the list. Long day?
Wait, wut? Who on the editorial staff thinks "chocolate mixed with cheese and onion crisps" is divisive?
My most anticipated game of this list must be Horizon Zero Dawn. It's funny to notice how these huge blockbusters don't have the same appeal to me as the used to. Heck, there are 6 on the list I don't even care for at all, all of them games that would've gotten me hyped just by mentioning them a couple of years ago.
I didn't think RDR2 had been confirmed? I would love to see it though...
Only about 3-4 on that list actually appeal to me and can easily think of 10 I am really looking forward to seeing.
I certainly don't understand why Hellblade is constantly overlooked yet 'For Honor' keeps getting mentioned...
Along with Horizon:ZD, Mass Effect: Andromeda and RDR2, there's games from Bethesda (rumoured) like Prey 2, Wolfenstein, the Evil Within 2.., games from EA like Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, 2 Star Wars games..., Activisions CoD:IW/CoD4:R and Destiny, Square Enix - Deus Ex and for me, a number of Xbox games like Scalebound, Gears 4, ReCore, Crackdown 3, Halo Wars 2 etc. Ubisoft doesn't have a lot that greatly appeals but Tom Clancy's Wildlands is probably the best of the bunch for me
Mass Effect!!!
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
@Boerewors Haha, I bet @ShogunRok doesn't mix his Dairy Milk up with cheese and onion crisps. In fact, I'd be shocked if he did.
@get2sammyb I am interested to see what indie games will be shown at E3 will you be doing a list of inide games to look out for?
Out of all those listed I'd choose a Red Read sequel. After what they achieved technically in GTAV, Rockstar could make an amazing western world.
I'm not really hyped for Andromeda, I'll buy it sure but I'm expecting more ME3 that ME1 in style of gameplay and writing.
@Boerewors Funnily enough, I do tend to eat chocolate (if I have it) before I eat crisps. Otherwise the chocolate just tastes of crisps, which is horrifying. Sorry @get2sammyb.
I'm mostly interested in psvr now. Really hoping to see some more of rigs in particular as I think that's where I'll be spending most of my time come the end of the year!
Could use a few more vr games to get hyped about though. Day one looks like it'll have plenty of games coming, but not many really stand out as must have...
@ShogunRok I literally break Dairy Milk or pour Smarties into my bag of cheese and onion crisps, and eat them simultaneously. It's glorious.
Well, any gameplay will have me hype!
Much better list than that "playable" list where I didn't know a single game.
I picked Dreams, still the most original. Glad to see you guys skipped NMS.
Any chance of seeing upgrades to RotTR on PS4? I went back to TR on PS3 last night, I stopped about halfway thru 2 years ago, and man is that game good. Complete madness and not at all realistic, but it's so fun.
@get2sammyb Say whaaaaat?
Horizon and The Last Guardian for me.
No Man's Sky.
@sub12
I want to see more of it so good news!
Now I want RDR2 the most but I voted Horizon because it exists. For wishing list the Shenmue remasters top mine.
No Knack? For shame
Hyper Light Drifter PS4
After over a year of whispers and rumors I'd just like to get an official annoucement on Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. That would make my E3!
All this talk about PS4K is tainting these games for me. Because now I'm asking myself "Self, does it look that good because it's that good? Or does it look that good because it's on a new, more expensive console?"
@JMillsDezign I hope that they explain that when showing the games.
Apart from the next Resident Evil and Final Fantasy games, I'd like to know something about the PS4 port of Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Currently I'm looking forward to TLG, just because it's happening this year and Horizon got delayed, I wouldn't another gameplay demo though.
Also Gravity Rush 2. Hopefully we'll also get a new game or two. And don't forget the indies. ABZÛ and Hyper Light Drifter are on my radar. Dare I ask about RIME? We'll see though..
"Rumour has it that Kratos will once again occupy the lead role in what is rumoured to be a gory spin on Norse legend" I would've been happier to leave Kratos behind and move onto another mythical story and character.
Mass Effect, RDR2, For Honor, Last Guardian, HZD are on my list. It sure feels great to be a gamer these days.
I'm hyped for more Rocket League. Neo Tokyo, wooo! And Xcom 2!
Ok, fine, I'll admit, I'm excited / slightly scared to see what they've done with Mass Effect 4.
Meh none of those really interest me, maybe Persona, but even that I feel kind indifferent towards.
I hope there will be some sort of surprise in the E3.
Poor old Watch Dogs 2. I really enjoyed the first one and the sequel looks like it's going to be a good upgrade on it - definitely one I'll be buying. But Red Dead 2 pips it is as my most wanted.
@Splat I look forward to ps4 game slime watch dogs 2 that I will actually be playing soon. If Sony E3 this yr is about more games either not coming out this yr or the next, this will be a busted show.
I could careless about shenmue and FF7 but I feel for those who do since they want see those games for yr me from now. The last Guardian is another game I'm not sure I care about but it better come out this yr or I will call them liars.
@GraveLordXD I want red dead 2 but if you see a trailer you will be lucky. That game will take 2-3 yrs before it comes out unless it's been in development for a couple of yrs. Now UC we get a remaster of red dead 1 then i maybe somewhat happy for awhile before red dead 2 comes out.
@sinalefa knowing horizon is delayed, I've curbed my excitement about the game until close to a real release date. Since February 2017 could be a moving target for when horizon zero dawn actually comes out just like what happen with Uncharted 4.
I don't care just give us Crash Bandicoot. No skylanders crap either, no last of us crap. I want to be crash and break boxes,
I don't care just give us Crash Bandicoot. No skylanders crap either, no last of us crap. I want to be crash and break boxes,
Horizon: Zero Dawn is the game I'm most hyped for. After that, definitely Gravity Rush 2, God of War IV, Red Dead and I still haven't given up completely on Gran Turismo Sport. The recent trailer was pretty good.
@Bazza78 Or at least Hd remaster of the first one. Let's hope they will give us something
@waluigifan1 "no last of us crap" with all due respect sir, watch your tongue when you wanna talk about The Last of Us. that game is holy.
i want a Crash Bandicoot too but sadly i don't think we gonna get one anytime soon:(
Probably won't be getting of those on the list.i'd like to see ; Prey 2,Formula Fusion,The Forest,Ark,Wolfenstein 2 (Return To Castle Wolfenstein Reboot?) Outlast 2, and Dishonored 2.Uh,lots of sequels i spose.Something new would be nice as well.Oh,how about Quake (1) Quake reboot/or sequel in the style of the the original.That'd would take the cake.
I'm looking at watch dogs 2 from a once burnt lesson learnt point of view but Im tempted to try it
@THEONE19 sorry to disrespect the Last of Us, I'm just starved for a good 3d platformer, unfortunately looks like we are getting a crash skylander according to rumors.
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