What happens when pretty much everything about Drive inspires a video game? Well, you get Hotline Miami; a top down story driven shooter that demands pitch perfect execution in every room of baddies, but also contains that dreamy neon styled atmosphere and synthesized music. Theres also a jacket directly inspired from Drive! The other aspect that makes this series so awesome is just how violent and shocking it can be. Im looking forward to more keyboard smashing and stylized atmospheres.
9. Super Smash Brothers TBA (Wii U, 3DS)
Im honestly unaware of a single person on the planet that doesnt enjoy pitting beloved Nintendo mascots against each other. It helps that the franchise has always taken a more casual approach to its fighting mechanics too, ensuring that anyone that loves a Nintendo character can jump in for some smashing and brawling. The real kicker here though is that if theres one game that can potentially save the Wii U from its undying existence as a $450 paperweight, its this game.
8. Bayonetta 2 TBA (Wii U)
Another impending release that can potentially alleviate the stigma of Nintendos Wii U having jack squat to play on, is Bayonetta 2. The original is up there with Devil May Cry 3 as my favorite purist, technical combat driven hack and slash game. Its completely B-movie stupid and has no shame in its proposal that if you do really complex combos, Bayonetta will reveal her ahem assets. Hideki Kamiya creator of both franchises is returning for the sequel, so why wouldnt you get excited?
