10 Overhyped Upcoming Video Games That Could Disappoint You

1. Anthem

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Despite the majority of gameplay showing Anthem to be "another Destiny", it's developed by none-other than Bioware and their name stands for a LOT.

Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, Dragon Age - the studio have more grade-A, nostalgic memory-tinglers than scores of other devs combined. And yet... the Bioware of today are nowhere near that of yesteryear.

Case in point is Anthem: A multiplayer, online-only loot-shooter that forgoes everything fans love and adore from the team overall. We're assured by the likes of Casey Hudson that there is still going to be a focus on storytelling but... well, if you read between the lines, everything Hudson is saying could easily be applied to the whole "dynamic interactions and unique stories" that get bandied about for MMOs and squad shooters.

A handful of players questing together is still a "story", but it's a far cry away from the highs of Mass Effect 2 or Dragon Age - not to mention, Mr. Hudson is the guy that said Mass Effect 3 wouldn't have "an A, B or C ending"...

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