Call of Duty: Ghosts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQEbPn36m1c
I’d like to say the COD trailer was both surprising and shocking, a glimpse at a complete refresh of the franchise. It’s not.
Once again the developers have seen fit to ignore the fans and show absolutely no gameplay. Instead we’re treated to several lingering shots of ‘warriors’ in their war gear. There’s also some forced metaphor about masks and protection, which is probably just trying to cash in on the super hero zeitgeist.
This trailer does absolutely nothing other than stupidly announce ‘Guess what?! We’ve done another COD!’ Sure, keep making the games, but don’t insult us with your vacuous artsy shots and suave voice-over.
LEGO Marvel Superheroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYAXHqCM-b4
Speaking of the super hero zeitgeist: cue Marvel with a ‘children’s’ game that, unlike COD, completely delivers on their trailer. Sure, there’s no gameplay here either, but it’s LEGO Marvel!
The game comes at the perfect time, bringing in characters from the biggest past and upcoming film blockbusters. They show off Spiderman, Thor, Wolverine, Iron man, Hulk and even more. The LEGO games are always fun, so add that to the the creation of a full Marvel universe and we have strong potential here.
Hopefully we’ll see more soon, but if it’s anything like LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes then…it’ll probably be good.
Way of the Dogg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DMFgsyPRiU
Ah at last, my two loves combined: Snoop Dogg and video games. Oh what’s that? We’re meant to call him Snoop Lion now? And the gameplay is like a mash-up of Guitar Hero and one long quick-time event? Right.
While the gameplay looks uninspiring, both the sound and visual design come off well. It’s designed in a 3D comic book style, narrated in part by Snoop himself and played to a selection of his biggest hits.
The game doesn’t look like it’ll be taking home any awards, but it will surely be appreciated by all those hard-core Snoop Dog fans. An acceptable way to spend a few hours, as long as you’re just listening.
Assassin’s Creed 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iys4wq7O_fQ
Ubisoft’s newest trailer for AC: Black Flag sets the scene for the next instalment.
In the aftermath of English and Spanish conflict in the early eighteenth century, desperate sailors turn to piracy. The trailer suggests chaotic betrayal, mutiny and cruelty as your character has to wrestle his way to the top of the pirate career ladder.
Famous pirates including Charles Vane and Blackbeard are listed as potential rivals. Although the main character seems tragically lacking in flamboyant pirate hats,the game looks to shape up nicely.
But I am personally looking forward to a trailer that shows off all those glorious pirate features.
Jon Jones, Games Editor and Alex Phelps
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