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7->''"I remember watching the announcement going out on the net, was a real big day for us, and was I think the point where people started to really get excited about the game!"''
8-->-- ''[[VideoGame/SegaSuperstars Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'' Executive Producer '''Steve Lycett''' [[http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/interviews/a201044/steve-lycett-sega--sonic-all-star-racing.html on]] the announcement of [[VideoGame/{{Shenmue}} Ryo Hazuki]] as a playable character.
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10Video game announcements, particularly sequel or casting announcements, can cause [[SugarWiki/AndTheFandomRejoiced a positive uproar among the fans]].
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14!!Games with their own pages:
15[[index]]
16* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/BlazBlueCrossTagBattle''
17* AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Capcom}}
18** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/AceAttorney''
19** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/CapcomVs''
20** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MegaMan''
21** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MonsterHunter''
22* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/DisneyInfinity''
23* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/DragonBallFighterZ''
24* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/FinalFantasy''
25** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TheatrhythmFinalFantasy''
26* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/InjusticeGodsAmongUs''
27** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/Injustice2''
28* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/KingdomHearts''
29** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/KingdomHearts3DDreamDropDistance''
30* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOBatmanTrilogy''
31* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGODimensions''
32* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOJurassicWorld''
33* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOMarvelsAvengers''
34* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOMarvelSuperHeroes''
35* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/LEGOStarWars''
36* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MortalKombat''
37* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Multiversus}}''
38* AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Nintendo}}
39** AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{amiibo}}
40** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/DonkeyKongCountry''
41** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/FireEmblem''
42** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Kirby}}''
43** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Pokemon}}''
44*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonRubyAndSapphire'' (covers the originals plus ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'')
45*** ''[[AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonGenV Pokémon Generation V]]'' (covers ''Pokémon Black and White'' and ''Pokémon Black 2 and White 2'')
46*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonXAndY''
47*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonSunAndMoon''
48** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperMarioBros''
49*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MarioAndLuigi''
50*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/MarioKart''
51*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/NewSuperMarioBros''
52*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/NewSuperMarioBrosU''
53** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperSmashBros''
54*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU''
55*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''
56** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TheLegendOfZelda''
57* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/ProjectXZone''
58* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Scribblenauts}}''
59* AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Sega}}
60** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/EtrianOdyssey''
61** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SegaSuperstars''
62** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SonicTheHedgehog''
63*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SonicColors''
64*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SonicGenerations''
65** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/ShinMegamiTensei''
66*** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Persona}}''
67* AndTheFandomRejoiced/{{Sony}}
68** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PlayStationAllStarsBattleRoyale''
69** ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/RatchetAndClank''
70* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SoulcaliburVI''
71* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperRobotWars''
72* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TalesSeries''
73* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TrailsSeries''
74* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesShreddersRevenge''
75* AndTheFandomRejoiced/ValveCorporation
76* AndTheFandomRejoiced/WayForwardTechnologies
77[[/index]]
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79!!Other examples:
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83[[folder:Recent]]
84Examples that are recent are put in this folder for two weeks. After said two weeks, they should then be moved to the corresponding page/folder. Also please add a timestamp of when it was added.
85%%Example: M/D/Y: Example of Fandom Rejoicing. Keep in mind that this when it was added to this folder NOT when it was announced.
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87* 7/12/23: Limited Run Games had a digital showcase conference of more upcoming limited physical releases, however, what some didn't expect was the announcement of [[UpdatedRerelease enhanced ports]] and {{compilation|rerelease}}s of older classic titles that are also coming to current 8th and 9th generation consoles as well as PC, which includes the following: ''[[Franchise/JurassicPark Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection]]'', ''[[VideoGame/{{Gex}} Gex Trilogy]]'', ''VideoGame/{{Tomba}}'', and for the first time ever, an official localized re-release of ''VideoGame/ClockTower1995'' on modern platforms, and ''VideoGame/ShantaeAdvanceRiskyRevolution'' seeing the light of day on the Game Boy Advance 22 years later since its cancelation!
88* 7/12/23: Seemingly out of nowhere, Creator/StingEntertainment are bringing back two installments from their VideoGame/DeptHeaven series back to the modern generation: an enhanced port of ''VideoGame/YggdraUnion'' for Switch and PC (with the latter being made available through Early Access on Steam) and the announcement of an HD remaster of VideoGame/RivieraThePromisedLand!
89* 1/30/24: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of it's original release, ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' gets an HD Remaster for the Switch and Steam...and in defiance of NoExportForYou, it'll get an official translation into English (and Chinese)!
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95* ''VideoGame/AgarestSenki2''. Joy, this game is probably going to be like ''Agarest ZERO''. This game will probably have 20 hours, and not a lot of con- wait, this game will be longer than just 20 hours!? YEA- '''WAIT'''. The pink-haired girl will start as a loli again!? '''YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESS!!!'''
96** In the same vain as ''VideoGame/AgarestSenkiZero'': Wait, Aksys is localizing it!? WOOHOO!!!
97** Bah, the newest game, ''VideoGame/AgarestSenkiMarriage'' is going to be for the Platform/PlaystationPortable instead of either the Platform/PlayStation3 or Platform/PlayStationVita. What's up with these character designs and why are they a little bit more loli-fied compared to the rest!? Stupid Compile Hea- wait, did they just announce that the second generation protagonist '''WILL BE A FEMALE PROTAGONIST INSTEAD OF THE USUAL MALE PROTAGONIST!?''' '''''IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME COMPILE HEART!'''''
98* It's nice that the HD version of ''VideoGame/AgeOfEmpiresII'' has gotten expansion packs, but it's a shame that Microsoft closed down Ensemble studios, meaning that the odds of a fourth ''VideoGame/AgeOfEmpires'' game are next to ze-wait, [[http://www.pcgamer.com/age-of-empires-iv-announced/ Age of Empires 4]] was just announced? Well, it'll probably be by some really cheap studi-wait, [[VideoGame/DawnOfWar Relic]] [[VideoGame/CompanyOfHeroes Entertainment]] is making it?!?!? '''AWESOME!'''
99** The same day also brought amazing news for fans of I, II, and III - [[http://www.pcgamer.com/age-of-empires-definitive-edition-set-for-october-aoe-2-and-3-remasters-are-coming-too/ remasters of the 3 games have been confirmed to be in the works for.]]
100* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gerfrf3qo9I Wait wha-]] '''WHAT THE FUCK?!''' A sequel to ''VideoGame/AITheSomniumFiles'' is going to release in ''Spring 2022 '''WORLDWIDE?!?! AND IT'S GONNA STAR MIZUKI?!?!'''''
101* The classic ''VideoGame/AmericanMcGeesAlice'' is well-loved by its fans. In 2009 EA announced that they were releasing a much-awaited sequel, named ''VideoGame/AliceMadnessReturns''. After 10 years of waiting. Hooray!
102** And now a Kickstarter for the ''third'' game, Alice: Otherlands, has been fully funded...admittedly, in the form of a series of animated episodes, not an actual game, but that's still more than we thought we'd get, so...
103* '''''An VideoGame/AmnesiaTheDarkDescent sequel is coming out this year?!?!?''''' COUNT ME IN!!! [[http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/06/15/amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs-trailer-features-dead-pigs-angry-pigs-outdoor-environments/ Here's]] the trailer.
104* ''VideoGame/AnarchyReigns''? Never heard of it. WAIT...what's that theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zysr4weluSM I hear]]? Is that VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}? AND SHE's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGMUU_JwseM PLAYABLE]]!?! Wait... She uses [[BulletTime Witch Time]], [[PrehensileHair Wicked Weaves]], AND [[TortureTechnician TORTURE ATTACKS]]!?! SHUT UP AND TAKE MY [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything HALOs]] / [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog RINGs]]!
105* ''VideoGame/TheAngryVideoGameNerdAdventures'' is going to be released on the Platform/WiiU and Platform/Nintendo3DS!
106* ''[[VideoGame/AnotherCenturysEpisode Another Century's Episode R]]'' is made of this. A new sequel to the ''ACE'' series, after they said it was over? Great! Lots of popular series like ''Manga/MobileSuitCrossboneGundam'', ''Literature/FullMetalPanic'', ''Anime/CodeGeass'' and ''Anime/MacrossFrontier''? Even better! Then the second preview video came along, revealing the improved, faster and smoother gameplay, a number of [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome Crowning Moment Of Awesomes]], while showcasing Kyosuke Nanbu, Masaki Andoh and Ryusei Date from ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration'' would be in as well? Things hit a fever pitch afterwards.
107** The game suffered a bit of UnpleasableFanbase early on when the director revealed each series will be limited to "about" three playable machines. Before the fans could start complaining, however, he made a second blog post that same day, explaining they're merely keeping the cast list from being too overloaded in order to focus on the gameplay and visuals. Later revelations showed the cast list was going to hit all the high notes anyway, meaning there would be some DemotedToExtra, but not enough to dethrone already awesome playables.
108*** Especially when they announced unlockable characters would include the alternate samurai-type King Gainer, XAN, from Super Robot Wars Z. Before that, we were under the impression that there wouldn't be any unlockables, then they throw us a big one? Yeeeeeees.
109* ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossingNewHorizons'':
110** The 2.0 update caused a lot of this. Brewster returned, old [=NPCs=] can finally be seen and interacted with in the game, cooking is back, and those annoying sea bass finally have a use that might ake them worth catching. Also, Reese and Cyrus can customize things that you would've been unable to change color of before.
111** Sure, you have to pay for the DLC, but you can redesign villager houses? Yay, no more getting stuck with starter villagers not having the house interior they would if brought to the island later in the game.
112** You can put DIYs in storage now!
113** You can carry around both a storage-access storage shed and a bell dispenser like tools? Hooray!
114* ''VideoGame/ArcanaHeart 3'' has been confirmed to be ported to Platform/PlayStation3 and Platform/Xbox360. Well, we know the PortingDisaster that got into ''Arcana Heart 2'', I guess they'll screw up aga-- wait, wait, wait...IS THAT [[Creator/ArcSystemWorks ARC SYSTEM WORKS]] DOING THE PORTING!? Well, seeing how well they did ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'', they must know what they're doing. So...[[BigYes YEEEESSS!!!]]
115* Let's see here on Arc System Work's latest news... ''Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-'' is out on Steam, ''VideoGame/{{River City|Ransom}} Super Sports Challenge ~All-Star Special~'' will follow suit, and--hold the damn phone! ''VideoGame/BlazBlueChronoPhantasma'', ''VideoGame/UnderNightInBirth Exe:Late'', and ''VideoGame/MeltyBlood: [[NoExportForYou Actress Again Current Code]]'' '''[[http://arcsystemworksu.com/arc-system-works-releasing-5-titles-on-steam-by-summer-2016/ ARE COMING TO STEAM IN 2016]]'''?! Does this mean that ''Actress Again Current Code'' will have its shut-down servers replaced with Steam's?! OF ALL THE HYPE!!!
116* Oh, hey, Arc System Works revealed a new game at EVO...holy crap, it's a crossover game with ''Franchise/BlazBlue'', ''VideoGame/Persona4Arena'' and ''VideoGame/UnderNightInBirth''! Wow, can't get better than--
117-->'''[[WebAnimation/{{RWBY}} Ruby Rose:]]''' Now hang on just a minute! Ah, this looks interesting! [[UnexpectedCharacter Mind if I join the fight?]]
118* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSa0Xg-YadY trailer]] for ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII'' showing a tomahawk-weilding native American assassin in the UsefulNotes/TheAmericanRevolution as the new protagonist evoked this reaction from fans.
119** ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIVBlackFlag'', an open world Pirate game aboard a fully sailable boat, UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfPiracy in all its glory, UsefulNotes/{{Blackbeard}}, Underwater Diving and...we can hunt Great White Sharks!!!
120** ''Rogue''...Playable Templar for the Win...
121** ''Unity''...After all, its Paris, its la revolution and Madame Guillotine est faim!!!
122** ''Syndicate'' reintroduces '''whistling!''' Oh, and zip lines, meaning your character is that much closer to being Batman. Also, the devs mentioning that Jacob will not have an arsenal strapped to him while walking the streets of London.
123* First released in 2002, yet still going strong due to being a unique mythology-based RTS (as well as being a CultClassic), ''VideoGame/AgeOfMythology'' will be released on [[http://store.steampowered.com/app/266840/ Steam!]]
124* Fans of the ''VideoGame/AtelierSeries'' celebrated when it was revealed that [[DefrostingIceKing Bos Brunnen]], a major supporting character in ''VideoGame/AtelierRyzaEverDarknessAndTheSecretHideout'' and [[VideoGame/AtelierRyza2LostLegendsAndTheSecretFairy its sequel]], would FINALLY be PromotedToPlayable in [[VideoGame/AtelierRyza3AlchemistOfTheEndAndTheSecretKey Ryza's third adventure]]!
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128* The mere announcement of a ''Franchise/BackToTheFuture'' [[VideoGame/BackToTheFutureTheGame game]] by Creator/TelltaleGames got a pop from the fandom. Then it was announced that Bob Gale (half of the original creative team) would be working on it. And the announcement that Creator/ChristopherLloyd would be voicing Doc Brown.
129* Bandai Namco localizes ALL the games! Confirming ''VideoGame/GodEater'' & ''VideoGame/GodEater2'', ''VideoGame/GundamExtremeVsForce'', ''VideoGame/JojosBizarreAdventureEyesOfHeaven'', ''VideoGame/OnePieceBurningBlood'' and ''VideoGame/TalesOfBerseria''.
130** Coinciding with the first thirteen episodes being released on Netflix, Bandai Namco announced they would be localizing ''VideoGame/LittleWitchAcademiaChamberOfTime'' for the [=PS4=] and Steam in Early 2018. They then announced that they would be localizing ''VideoGame/TheSevenDeadlySinsKnightsOfBritannia'' for the [=PS4=] in Early 2018 as well.
131* Creator/MarkHamill reprising the role of the Joker for ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamAsylum'', Creator/PaulDini from [[WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries the animated series]] writing it, Creator/ArleenSorkin and Creator/KevinConroy as Harley Quinn and the man himself...
132** And then there was ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity''.
133** And after retiring the role, ''he came back for some ''VideoGame/DCUniverseOnline'' expansion work. Specifically, one where the Joker's a main character. Awesome.''
134** Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill [[TheOtherDarrin aren't coming back for]] ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamOrigins'' like they did in [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamAsylum Rocksteady's]] [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity installments]]. [[DarthWiki/RuinedForever Warner Bros. Interactive is going to ruin i-]] Wait, Deathstroke is in the game? Maybe I'll give it a second chance.
135** Ugh, can't believe Hamill retired as Joker. Whoever's playing him here is gonna blo--[[Creator/TroyBaker TROY BAKER]] IS PLAYING JOKER??? SOLD!
136** Scarecrow as the lead villain for ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight''? I don't kn--DRIVEABLE BATMOBILE?! COUNT ME IN!
137* This [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgR-VqG73nI trailer]] seems weird I wonder what game this game is about? Oh Sweet anoth-'''HOLY CRAP [[VideoGame/BatmanTheTelltaleSeries A BATMAN GAME]] MADE BY TELLTALE!!!''' '''EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!'''
138* A new multiplayer-centric Batman game by Rocksteady? Well, it better be good...Oh, so it focuses on all of Batman's proteges (Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl and even Red Hood)? And the main villains are going to be the ''[[ComicBook/NightOfTheOwls Court of Owls]]''. Time to save Gotham City.
139* ''VideoGame/BattlefleetGothicArmada'' is getting a sequel! This time, rather than six factions, two of which are DLC, and one campaign, there are all twelve factions from [[TabletopGame/BattlefleetGothic the original tabletop game]], including the long-awaited Necron and Tyranid fleets, all of which are available from day one, with no pre-order bonuses, day-one DLC, or loot box dithering. It is also the first video game set in ''TabletopGame/Warhammer40000''[='s=] new Gathering Storm lore.
140* It's cool that ''VideoGame/Bayonetta2'' is coming soon and all, but won't I be left out of the running if I haven't played-- [[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} THE FIRST GAME]] IS BEING PACKED IN WITH IT?! I'M SORRY I EVER DOUBTED YOU, [[Creator/PlatinumGames PLATINUM]]!
141%% * On the same day as ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3'': ''VideoGame/BionicCommando Rearmed 2''.
142* ''VideoGame/BioshockInfinite''. There's something. In. The sky.
143** And Ken Levine is running the show again!
144** Before release: "Oh god, you mean the game is ONE GIANT EscortMission!? I'm going to shoot that brat in the back of the head every chance I get!" Initial trailers: "Wait, you mean she actually gets out of the way during combat, and actively HELPS you?" And then came more gameplay footage, additional information, and the release of the game: "Elizabeth is the most amazing non-player video game character ever, and I will personally climb onto the Songbird's face and punch it to death if it ever tries to lay a claw on her again!"
145* ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'' fans were mostly apathetic to the downloadable content offered in ''Continuum Shift''. Then it was revealed that among the DLC would be three new characters, with two of them being Makoto Nanaya and [[OurWerewolvesAreDifferent Valkenhayn Helsing]], two of the biggest {{Ensemble Darkhorse}}s in the series. The fans were immediately happy.
146** Hm, ''VideoGame/BlazBlueContinuumShift II: Plus'' for PSP Vita?? What now, did they want to make this a [[CapcomSequelStagnation ASW Sequel Stagnation]]...wait, SIX NEW STORIES!? All right, we'll forgive that for the moment...Wait, they made [[ArchnemesisDad RELIUS CLOVER]] playable!? INSTANTLY FORGIVEN!
147** Well, this game (now called Continuum Shift Extend) now have a story mode for the DLC characters (and Relius). But I don't think that's enough to buy it...wait a minute? You actually put the Calamity Trigger stories there? AND IT'S ALSO ON XBOX 360 AND [=PS3=]??? INSTANT BUY!!!
148** And now ''VideoGame/BlazBlueChronoPhantasma'' is coming. [[TheImmodestOrgasm Several of the fans already have]].
149*** Oh it'll probably just be another expansion--3 NEW CHARACTERS??? BIG SYSTEM OVERHAULS??? REMIXED SOUNDTRACK??? IT'S A REAL SEQUEL!!!
150*** Bah, did they just cut down the whole Murakumo characters group!? Cue sad Lambda/Nu mainers... [[http://www.dustloop.com/forums/showthread.php?14664-BlazBlue-Chrono-Phantasma-General-Discussion-Hype-Thread&p=1404480&viewfull=1#post1404480 Nu and Mu confirmed to return]]!? Cue Lambda/Nu mainers crying TearsOfJoy...
151*** Hazama is getting a second form as pre-order DLC? Well that's all well and good but [[RunningGag where's]]--'''[[http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BT3jVvUCQAAhWUu.jpg HOLY FUCKING SHIT KOKONOE IS A DLC CHARACTER]]?!?!?! [[{{Squee}} AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!]]'''
152*** All's well and sound, shame that [=PC=] gamers will have to wait for it for another three years - CHRONOPHANTASMA EXTEND WILL BE ON STEAM? ''IN FEBRUARY 2016?!'' '''''ALONG WITH [[VideoGame/GuiltyGear GUILTY GEAR XRD]]?!!''''' *throws money at the screen*
153*** So {{Franchise/BlazBlue}} has a couple trailers for [=EVO=] 2017? I wonder who they will reveal-'''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aewAKIak15o OH MY MOTHERFUCKING GOD THEY'RE FINALLY ADDING JUBEI?!]] AND THERE'S A BALANCE PATCH COMING TO CONSOLES AND ARCADES IN AUGUST?! IT'S A MIRACLE!'''
154*** Oh, there's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Qw-ztFrK4 one more trailer]] with Ragna and Jin. I wonder what they hand in... [[VideoGame/Persona4Arena YU NARUKAMI]] '''AND''' [[VideoGame/UnderNightInBirth HYDE]]? [[VideoGame/BlazBlueCrossTagBattle A crossover tag game involving all three franchises?!]] Bruh, can't wait to play... who was that now? '''[[WebAnimation/{{RWBY}} MOTHERFUCKING RUBY IS IN THIS TOO?!?!?!]] SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!'''
155* ''VideoGame/BlazeUnion''. "Sting's just riding on ''VideoGame/YggdraUnion'''s popularity! There's a new character designer, and the art is too different! There's even a new writer! Nobody we know's gonna be in it! This game is gonna be stupid!" And then Famitsu leaked the OP, letting us know that this game would cover the Bronquian revolution that took place a few years before the main plot of ''VideoGame/YggdraUnion''--and [[EnsembleDarkhorse the Imperial Army]] makes up a good half of your main characters. Cue tears of joy from a large chunk of the fanbase.
156* Man, Half Life Source was a decent attempt at updating the classic with the modern engine, too bad Valve didn't make a full remake...wait, what's this? [[VideoGame/BlackMesa A full mod remaking the original, bringing it up to the same quality as Half Life 2]]? Sweet!
157** They're trying to get it on Steam...man, [[ScrewedByTheLawyers can't wait to see that one get shot do-]] [[SubvertedTrope Wait, Valve's letting it go on sale as long as they remove "Source" from the name]]?!?!?!?!
158* ''VideoGame/BloonsTowerDefense 6'': The re-additions of the Mortar Monkey, Engineer Monkey, and especially Dartling Gunner in were met with much hype from fans.
159* After years of sitting on the franchise without doing anything with it (save for a cancelled Platform/Nintendo3DS game), Creator/{{Konami}} is ''finally'' releasing a new ''VideoGame/{{Bomberman}}'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f98ZwgzYyig game for the]] Platform/NintendoSwitch. The ''Bomberman'' fanbase was ecstatic.
160** Upon release, the game got some mixed reception due to sparse content and technical issues in the game's online mode. Then, to the utter ''shock'' of both the ''Bomberman'' fanbase and Konami's former fans, Konami let the fans know that they weren't leaving the game to rot by almost immediately getting to work on patches that addressed the online mode's technical issue, along with DLC including new stages and characters (characters that include Bomberman versions of [[VideoGame/{{Gradius}} Vic Viper]], [[Franchise/{{Castlevania}} Simon Belmont]], and ''[[Franchise/SilentHill Pyramid Head]]''), which they then released '''''for free'''''. Both the fanbase and hatedom flipped their lids, and in the good way.
161* VideoGame/BrutalLegend is gonna have a PC version! And Double Fine will be the publisher instead of EA, which means it will surely not be an EA Origin exclusive!
162** And it comes with all of the DLC from the console version packed in. Best of all, it's ''fifteen bucks.'' And Tim Schafer has hinted that if there's enough sales of the PC version, he's willing to make ''even more DLC'' for the game.
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166* [[GameMod A source port]] of ''[[VideoGame/{{Caesar}} Caesar III]]'', ''Julius''. It's a combination of various features: ''massive'' bug-fix, proper wide-screen support and all the functionality of ''VideoGame/{{Pharaoh}}'', ''[[VideoGame/ZeusMasterOfOlympus Zeus]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/EmperorRiseOfTheMiddleKingdom Emperor]]'' thrown in for a good measure. Things like roadblocks, orders for market buyers, space allocation in warehouses, global workforce and many more. Sufficient to say, ''Caesar III'' receive a big bump in popularity and active players, as almost all of the flaws of the game are gone now, making it a pleasure, rather than a chore to finish certain missions. And all the functionality features are ''optional'', so players can mix and match them as they see fit.
167* Kind of a shame that ''VideoGame/{{Caladrius}}'' got localized and released so late on the Xbox 360's lifespan, with an updated re-release being exclusive to the [=PlaySta=]--Wait, [[http://gematsu.com/2017/01/caladrius-blaze-pc-launches-january-12 you're gonna port it to PC]], AND IT'S GOING TO BE [[https://www.gog.com/news/coming_soon_caladrius_blaze DRM-FREE]] ON Platform/{{GOGDotCom}}!! WHEN CAN WE STRIP PEOPLE CLOTHES OFF FOR THE TRUTH!?
168* ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps'' is going to be developed by {{Treyarch}}? ThisIsGonnaSuck...wait, [[http://kotaku.com/5677841/you-wont-believe-who-is-killing-zombies-in-call-of-duty-black-ops the zombie gametype is basically]] ''VideoGame/Left4Dead'' [[JustForFun/RecycledInSpace WITH]] [[PatrioticFervor PRESIDENTS!?]] SOLD!
169** Needs more [[VideoGame/MetalWolfChaos Michael Wilson]], though.
170** More zombie maps. Yeah that's interesting...wait, Creator/SarahMichelleGellar is in it? [[InkSuitActor As Buffy]]? There goes my next month of game playing.
171** ''Call of Duty: Black Ops 2'' is bringing a full story for VideoGame/NaziZombies. Which you can go through with [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Black_Ops_II#Zombies 8 players.]]
172** So the next ''Call of Duty'' game is called "Infinite Warfare", huh? Let's see the trailer. Lots of explosions and gunfire, as usual. ...Hey, those big airships look pretty advanced. ...Wait... Why is the fighter you're piloting going up? ...''How far'' up is it going? ...Space? ...''Space''?! '''SPAAAAAAACE!!!''' This is Major Tom to Ground Control: We have a damned ''space battle'' in a [=CoD=] game! And... are they fighting on ''Saturn's moon Titan''?! Yes indeed, folks, the next installment of the series takes yet another leap into the future, to a time when humanity has colonized the rest of the Sol System.
173** They also going to have a Remastered Version of The First Modern Warfare as a Bonus!? Now that just Sweetens the deal!
174* ''VideoGame/CartoonNetworkPunchTimeExplosion [[UpdatedRerelease XL]]''? It's probably gonna be as [[SoOkayItsAverage mediocre]] as the previous version... Wait, is that [[EnsembleDarkhorse the Scotsman]]? Aku? ''WesternAnimation/JohnnyBravo''? And the original Ben? ''And'' the original voice actors reprising their roles [[TheOtherDarrin rather than imitators]] (except [[{{Creator/Mako}} Aku]], since the original is already resting in peace)? This might be worth a buy after all.
175* IGA's stellar track record with ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' ever since ''[[VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight Symphony of the Night]]'' made the 3D versions look mediocre at best. ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaLordsOfShadow'' looks to change that with the one-two punch E3 announcment of development by Creator/HideoKojima and voicework by Creator/PatrickStewart. It counts because previous 3D ''Castlevania'' titles were all victims of poor [=3D=] conversions; did you really think the fanbase would ''immediately'' enjoy another 3D game after that track record?
176** '''[[ContinuityNod "Mark me well, I will wipe the name of Belmont from this world!"]]'''
177*** [[ContinuityNod "Poor Carmilla... You will cry Bloody Tears before this night has ended."]]
178*** SLOGRA!
179* ''VideoGame/CastleOfIllusion'' is getting an HD remake!
180* ''VideoGame/CaveStory'' is getting another remake-but on the Platform/Nintendo3DS, as if fans didn't have ''enough'' reasons to buy it!
181** The very possibility of a sequel sent the fanbase into pure ecstasy.
182* ''VideoGame/ClockTower'' going to have a spiritual successor in the form of ''[=NightCry=]'', and it has a [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playism/project-scissors-nightcry Kickstarter]] to fund game! Go and give them your money so they can scare us!!
183* ''VideoGame/CommandAndConquer'' fans: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nFKPVfDrGU Hell. March. Three.]] Oh, yes, yes, yes. Solidified with the announcement that ''Red Alert 3'' would star Creator/TimCurry, Creator/JKSimmons, Creator/GeorgeTakei, and Creator/PeterStormare in his signature "scientist" role.
184** The original teaser for ''VideoGame/CommandAndConquer 3'' had a [[SugarWiki/AndTheFandomRejoiced Fandom Rejoice]] moment of its own. There's a news broadcast mentioning the Brotherhood of Nod and Kane's apparent death, which is abruptly turned off... by Joseph Kucan! KANE LIVES! And Tricia Helfer and Grace Park from ''Series/{{Battlestar Galactica|2003}}'', ''and'' Josh Holloway from ''Series/{{Lost}}'', ''and'' Creator/MichaelIronside! Creator/BillyDeeWilliams! Creator/MalcolmMcDowell! Lastly, Wrestling/RicFlair as a general in the cutscenes. [[MemeticMutation MARKING OUT~!]] WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
185*** ''Command And Conquer 4''? Seriously, how long can they keep churning out - wait, Joseph Kucan's back? AGAIN? KANE LI- er, STILL LIVES!
186** ''VideoGame/CommandAndConquerGenerals 2'' is coming? OK, cool - wait, Creator/BioWare is making it?
187** After [=EA=] ''severely'' dropped the ball with ''Rivals'', a Reddit post quietly popped up from an employee, promising one thing; a [=HD=] remaster of both the original ''Command & Conquer'' and ''Red Alert''. Even better, Petroglyph (which was formed mostly by ex-Westwood employees fleeing [=EA=]) is onboard, and they're bringing Frank Klepacki with them.
188* ''VideoGame/CompanyOfHeroes'' was already a very good game, albeit one with only an average-sized fanbase and only incremental balance patches after ''Tales of Valor''. Then the news came out: ''[[http://www.easternfront.org Eastern Front is coming out]]''. And there was much rejoicing, indeed.
189** After being absent from ''Company of Heroes 2'', [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldIGX1QuPjE the British are making a comeback]] with a new expansion pack!
190* [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot CRASH]] IS BACK, BABY! Not only will he appear in ''VideoGame/SkylandersImaginators'', but Sony and Activision are working together to remake [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot1996 the]] [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot2CortexStrikesBack first]] [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot3Warped three]] Crash Bandicoot games from the ground up.
191** And now that the ''[[VideoGame/CrashBandicootNSaneTrilogy N. Sane Trilogy]]'' is here, they've also implemented several cut levels such as [[BrutalBonusLevel Stormy Ascent]].
192** And now they're remastering ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRacing''! The newly announced ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRacingNitroFueled'' even comes complete with the tracks from ''VideoGame/CrashNitroKart''!
193** [[VideoGame/CrashBandicootTheWrathOfCortex CRUNCH]] [[https://youtu.be/G6e_En-DXLo?t=629 CONFIRMED!]]
194** You can customise the karts! The ''Crash Nitro Kart'' bosses are here! [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot2NTranced N. Trance]] is here! ''[[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking Everyone]]'' [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking has alternate skins]]!
195** And that's not even the end of it! Tawna, the trophy girls from the original (now called the Nitro Squad), Baby T. and Franchise/SpyroTheDragon are going to be playable in the future!
196** And after ''that's'' all said and done, we'll be seeing N. Brio and Komodo Moe finally getting playable slots, as well as the return of fan favorite [[VideoGame/CrashTwinsanity Nina Cortex]] in the foreseeable future.
197** [[https://twitter.com/CrashBandicoot/status/1179093648874467329 Three packs have been revealed!]] Aside from Nina, one of the silhouettes is [[VideoGame/CrashTagTeamRacing Pasadena O'Possum]], another EnsembleDarkhorse from the series. And when the pack was released, she came with two more characters: Ebenezer Von Clutch from the same game, rounding out all the playable characters from past entries, and [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot1996 Koala Kong]], '''FINALLY''' rounding out the original trilogy's bosses!
198** Once the final pack of the second batch got released, its racer loadout came with a special treat: the commentators Chick and Stew finally becoming playable! In addition, [[https://blog.activision.com/crash-bandicoot/2019-12/Winter-Festival-Grand-Prix Activision's blog confirmed]] that the game's support would continue into the new year.
199** Next up is a apocalypse themed Grand Prix, but here comes a doozy- making his return after 18 long years of waiting is the fused monster [[VideoGame/CrashBandicootTheHugeAdventure Megamix]]!
200** Sad about the Grand Prix events ending after February? Don't be, because Beenox plans to continue releasing content for the game, mainly characters, karts, skins, decals and paint jobs, as well as brand-new Time Trial times done by none other than the game's staff.
201** For the last Grand Prix, Beenox decided to end it with a bang; The last track is on ''GASMOXIA'', the home planet of Nitros Oxide! And it comes with Fake Emperor Velo as the new racer and star of the new Time Trials!
202** The update after the Gasmoxia Grand Prix brings in the series' most recognizable signature enemy: the Lab Assistant, finally giving him some much-deserved time in the limelight! Not only that, but after missing out on the Back N. Time Grand Prix, [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot3Warped Baby Cortex and Baby N. Tropy]] are ''finally'' made playable!
203* After all the time spent remastering the golden age of the bandicoot, many wondered what the next ''Crash'' game would be. And their questions have finally been answered: ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot4ItsAboutTime'' has been officially announced as the true successor to the original trilogy!
204** And guess who else is gonna be playable alongside Crash, Coco, and Cortex? None other than EnsembleDarkhorse ''Dingodile''! Time to break out the butter cause we're '''gonna make toast!'''
205** On top of Crash, Coco, Cortex, and Dingodile, we'll actually get to play as Crash's old flame Tawna (albeit a Tawna from an alternate universe). A long way for a notable OldShame character.
206** If all those characters weren't enough, Polar ''finally'' comes back as a rideable mount after mostly just making appearances in racing games.
207* After a hiatus, the next console ''Crash'' game was finally announced by 2022's end: ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRumble'', a 4-player multiplayer battle spin-off game by Toys For Bob that features most of the ''Crash 4'' cast ([[RememberTheNewGuy plus the new arrival Catbat from one of its endings]]) and would launch in 2023!
208** The game has a seasonal system with a rough timeframe of three months before the next one starts, giving players enough time to earn rewards.
209** Each season is set to bring in new Heroes (playable characters) and powers. The best part is, they aren't even tied to buying the Battle Pass, as they can be earned just from clearing in-game challenges.
210** Speaking of the Battle Pass, the cosmetics they come with can also be won when seasonal challenges are completed, giving a convenient option for those who'd rather not pay for them.
211* ''VideoGame/CrusaderKings 2'' will finally make pagan nations playable! Excellent! Wait - they're adding an 867 CE start date, increasing the possible game length BY ANOTHER TWO HUNDRED YEARS? Prepare the burnt offerings.
212** And they announced another [[http://www.paradoxplaza.com/press/2013/10/praise-be-to-the-divine-crusader-kings-ii-sons-of-abraham-announced expansion]], this one focused on religion! Awesome... wait, ''you can play as a Jewish lord?'' '''BARUCH HASHEM!'''
213** Recent expansions have been kinda meh, especially the recent ''Jade Dragon''. So, what's in ''Holy Fury''? Customizable pagan religions? Neat! Wait... they're ''finally reworking crusades''? DEUS VULT!
214* Man, ''VideoGame/CthulhuSavesTheWorld'' was some great fun. I wonder what it'll take to get a sequel made-wait, [[https://gematsu.com/2019/07/zeboyd-games-announces-cthulhu-saves-christmas-for-pc what do you mean there is?!]]
215* ''VideoGame/CyberShadow'' looks pretty awesome, but it would be nice if it gets released on consoles...It will!? And it's Creator/YachtClubGames who are publishing it!? Time to save your clan and the future!
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219* ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'':
220** ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc'' is going to have a western release.
221** Oh, cool, the first ''Danganronpa'' [[VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc game]] released in the US, but I hope it sells well enough for its se- wait, literally ''two days after the release,'' we have confirmation of ''VisualNovel/Danganronpa2GoodbyeDespair''?! HELLS YEAH!
222** Cool, but who's going to be voicing wh- they're having the same person who voiced Naegi come back to voice Komaeda, like they did in the Japanese release? YAY!
223** We haven't heard much about it since they confirmed it coming out, I wonder if they- ''holy hells [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g2ZlUy2h0U a trailer came out.]]''
224** ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaV3KillingHarmony'' made the fans of the franchise go into uproar with the revelation of the first female main character in a numbered Danganronpa installment: Kaede Akamatsu, the Ultimate Pianist.
225* ''VideoGame/DarkestDungeonII'':
226** The announcement of the addition of [[EnsembleDarkhorse the Collector]] to the game with the Chirurgeon's Table update received nothing but positive praise from the fanbase, especially since no major changes have been made to his boss fight and he fights almost exactly like he did in ''Darkest Dungeon''.
227** The reveal that [[AdventureDuo Reynauld the Crusader would once again rejoin Dismas the Highwayman]] in the game's first DLC, ''The Binding Blade'', was ''exactly'' what the fandom had wanted to hear, as they had been in uproar that the Crusader wasn't included from the beginning while the Highwayman was and had been clamoring for years for his return.
228* ''VideoGame/DarkSoulsI'' is getting a PC release, yay! ....with Games for Windows Live, boo!
229** A sequel has been announced. Now [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdtBiHz2syo look at the trailer]]. See the little icons at the end of the trailer, saying which systems it is gonna come out for? One of them says 'PC'. Rejoice, PC crew, because From Software has not forgotten you!
230* C'mon Relic, it's been five years now, any word on when ''VideoGame/DawnOfWar 3'' is coming out? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_ZgyNoHtjw Oh sweet, the Announcement Trailer hit]]. Looking good so far...Was that an ''[[HumongousMecha Imperial Knight]] going one-on-one with an Eldar Wraithknight''? AWESOME! They're returning to the more larger scale combat from the first game? I like where this is going, anything else to add...''[[EnsembleDarkhorse GORGUTZ EAD'UNTA]] IS BACK AS THE ORK LEADER?!'' SAY IT WITH ME NOW BOYZ [[BattleCry WAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!]]
231* It's a shame that Pinhead doesn't speak anymore in ''VideoGame/DeadByDaylight''. Wait, not only does the recent patch have him voiced again, but he's reprised by Creator/DougBradley after all these years?! YES!
232* Holy shit, '''ComicBook/{{Deadpool}}''' is getting his own game!
233** Boo, the game was removed from sale because the license went out. Now no-one can play it- did you say [[UpdatedRerelease PS4 and Xbox One?]] And it's on Steam?!
234* ''VideoGame/{{Deathsmiles}}'' gets a proper localization? Thank you, Aksys Games!
235* ''VideoGame/DeathStranding'': Holy SHIT! Creator/HideoKojima just [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2nuHEGhwiw announced his first game as an independent developer!]]
236** From the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Hy96sOnq8&t=0s Second Trailer]]: MADS FUCKING MIKKELSEN is going to be in this game! And Del Toro!
237* ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'' Chapter 1 was a fun ride, but Chapter 2 sure is taking its sweet time to come out... Wait, it finally got a confirmed release date? And Chapter 2 is coming out for free as an update with Chapter 1? And it's also out for Steam as well as the Switch and Playstation 4 for free?! With it confirmed for at least 7 chapters now?! Glory to Creator/TobyFox for this gift upon the fans!
238* Man, everyone seems to ignore ''VideoGame/{{Descent}}'' these days in favor of games like ''VideoGame/{{Doom}}''... I just wish that it would get ''some'' love these day--wait. ''Descent'' is now available on STEAM? ''AND SO IS DESCENT 2?!'' '''[[RuleOfThree AS WELL AS DESCENT 3]]!?''' I ''DO'' WANT THIS!
239* After an entire decade, ''VideoGame/DestroyAllHumans'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rNYZYVR8P0 is finally coming back with a remake of the first game!]]
240* ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'' was seen as a shameless cash-in for most of its production cycle. It was only after an early version of it was leaked that excitement began mounting. It was later revealed that the Eidos Montreal team had spent a lot of time consulting with the original team. Also the opening, which features Bob Page (voiced by the original voice actor) was enough to send chills up gamers' spines.
241* ''VideoGame/DeusExMankindDivided'': When it was said that boss fights could be skippable like in the [[http://www.lazygamer.net/general-news/jensen-can-sneak-past-every-boss-in-deus-ex-mankind-divided/ original game.]]
242* ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'':
243** The Style System in ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry3DantesAwakening'' was a ScrappyMechanic for some players because it limits options instead of having all styles available at once. Thankfully, ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry4'' gives Dante access to all of his styles and allows the player to swap them in real-time whenever they want, even in the middle of a combo. Lastly, the upgrades no longer require grinding for experience points. These changes make the system much more interesting to exploit, [[DifficultButAwesome even if it's tricky to master]].
244** [[AndYourRewardIsClothes Alternate costumes]] exist in all of the previous ''DMC'' games, so fans were understandably disappointed that the original version of ''Devil May Cry 4'' lacked any cosmetics (The Super Costumes for Dante and Nero only provide gameplay benefits, they don't change the two characters' outfits). The ''Special Edition'' solved this concern by giving unlockable outfits for all five playable characters.
245** [=E3=] 2018; what's this? A new ''Devil May Cry'' game!? ......oh god, the art style... it's a sequel to the [[VideoGame/DMCDevilMayCry reboot]]...? Really? Wait a second...! Did that guy just rev... RED QUEEN?? IT'S ''[[VideoGame/DevilMayCry5 DEVIL MAY CRY 5]]''!!! But where's Dante?? Where is... wait, who's that riding towards the screen on a motor bike?? *Cue the hero of ''Devil May Cry'' speeding towards the viewer with Reuben Langon's familiar voice yelling "Woohoo! YEEEAAAH!!"*
246* ''VideoGame/DiabloIII'' is overhauling the loot system so that if say, you are playing a Witch Doctor, the game will actually give you Witch Doctor Loot. This is something that Roguelikes have needed ''since the genre's origin'' - sure most of the loot will probably not be an upgrade, but at least you won't be running a new Monk who is ''still'' wearing Act I gear in Act IV because the game does nothing but rain Demon Hunter and Barbarian gear on you.
247** NO MORE AUCTION HOUSES!
248* ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'' fans outside of Japan [[NoExportForYou couldn't get that much love]]. The last RPG in the series that was released in the US, ''Digimon World Championship'', was in 2008. The last RPG released in Europe? ''VideoGame/DigimonWorld4'', which was relased in ''2005''. So imagine the surprise that not only would ''VideoGame/DigimonStoryCyberSleuth'' be released in both regions, but that ''it would be on both [=PSVita=] and the [=PS4=]!'' Even better? [[UpdatedRerelease The PS4 port was developed exclusively for markets outside of Japan!]] Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment's twitter post with the announcement trailer in Europe had nothing but praise!
249* Around about the time [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L3zdx7I8oI&hd=1 this trailer]] for ''VideoGame/{{Disgaea 4| A Promise Unforgotten}}'' came out, the entire fandom could be heard {{squee}}ing in unison. Creator/NipponIchi wasn't kidding when they promised a graphics update, it seems.
250** As much as I love the entire Franchise/{{Disgaea}} series, it's still a shame that we haven't gotten a sequel to ''VideoGame/DisgaeaHourOfDarkness''. I guess it's just never gonna happen. Hm? New [[http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/511/511644/ summer greetings card]]? No way. Takehito Harada must be trolling us. It's gotta be a joke! Wait, [[http://www.siliconera.com/2012/10/19/disgaea-dimension-2-warps-to-playstation-3-in-2013/ he is serious]]? ''[[VideoGame/DisgaeaDimension2 We are getting a sequel to Disgaea: Hour Of Darkness!?]]'' '''TAKE MY HL NOW, NIPPON ICHI!!!'''
251* Ugh, ''VideoGame/DJHero''. Another attempt by Activision to get people to buy plastic par--- wait, Music/DaftPunk is in the game? And they're making 11 mixes for it? Sold!
252** For others, it's Grand Master Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff (Creator/WillSmith's old partner) and Music/JayZ being in the game.
253** For those that play {{Rhythm Game}}s, the fact that it's intuitive and not like ''VideoGame/{{beatmania}}'' really won some of them over.
254** And you can join in with a VideoGame/GuitarHero controller. Yes.
255* The ''VideoGame/{{Doom}}'' series has had a pretty good run, but while not many people really disliked ''Doom 3'' it was (justly or not) criticised for losing some of the classic "feel" of the series. But then, at the 2015 E3 conference, we got [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71jriioiliA this gameplay video]] of a reboot. You can ''hear'' the fandom rejoicing in the background!
256** Nintendo's low-key announcement of the Switch port of ''VideoGame/Doom2016'' deserves special mention, as it resulted in near-universal acclaim with fans' [[https://youtu.be/3d3niCmD8zA?t=26m47s astonished cries of "HOLY ***!"]] or [[https://youtu.be/n0Kxf_fkI3E?t=26m28s screams of jubilation.]]
257** Of all the ''VideoGame/{{Doom}}'' that has been brought back to modern consoles, it's sad that after all these years, ''Doom 64'' was never given a chance to shine anymore and forever stuck on the [=N64=] outside of a fanmade p--IT'S COMING BACK ON THE SWITCH FOR DOOM'S 25th ANNIVERSARY??? THANK YOU, ID, THANK YOU!!!
258** Well that sucks we'll have to wait even longer to play ''VideoGame/DoomEternal'' since it was delayed to March 2020 of all times, but at least id are committed to making a quality g--WAIT, PRE-ORDER NOW '''[[https://gematsu.com/2019/10/doom-eternal-delayed-to-march-20-2020-for-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc-later-for-switch-doom-64-added-as-pre-order-bonus AND GET]]''' '''''[[VideoGame/Doom64 DOOM 64]]''''', THE ONE ''DOOM'' GAME THAT HAS BEEN LOST IN TIME ON THE [=N64=] AS A BONUS?! AND IT'S ALSO COMING TO MULTIPLE PLATFORMS, TOO?! TIME TO THROW MY MONEY TO THE PITS OF HELL TO RIP AND TEAR EVEN MORE!
259* Creator/ArcSystemWorks have announced a new ''VideoGame/DoubleDragon'' game, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0f8RV4Q8t4 Double Dragon 4]], and it'll come out on January 30, 2017. Okay that's nice, but it's doubtful that it'll be the sa-they brought back a bunch of people who work on the original games?![[note]]They include Takaomi Kaneko (The producer), Yoshihisa Kishimoto (The director), Koji Ogata (The character designer), Kazunaka Yamane (The composer), and Kei Oyama (The programmer).[[/note]]
260* The announcement of ''Double Dragon Gaiden - Rise of the Dragons'' was cause for celebration for series fans due to these reasons: it is developed by Secret Base (which created the fondly-remembered BeatEmUp tribute ''Streets Of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe''), brings back the [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic 19XX New York setting]] that was glossed over for years, has highly-flexible roguelite mechanics, ''finally'' got Marian PromotedToPlayable in the main series, and boasts up to 13 playable characters in total for the roster.
261* ''WebVideo/DragonAgeRedemption'', the ''Franchise/DragonAge'' web series. Written by and starring [[Creator/FeliciaDay FELICIA DAY!!!!]] elicited this response from ''Franchise/DragonAge'' (and Felicia day) fans.
262* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeInquisition'' bought some good press with its "Fires Above" trailer, and the 2014 release date was taken as a good sign given how ''II'' suffered from being rushed. ''Then'' came the confirmation (after a lot of differing reports) that you ''can'' once again have a non-human PlayerCharacter.
263** Similarly the reaction to [[LadyOfBlackMagic Morrigan]], [[ChurchMilitant Cassandra]] and [[FriendlySniper Varric Tethras]] appearing in the teaser trailer.
264** The PAX Demo revealing that just one level is ''larger'' than the entire game world of ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', the environment is malleable and able to be used during combat and you can fight dragons! And in addition to the various races returning, there is a '''Kossith''' Inquisitor!
265** Large amounts of {{squee}} ensued after Cullen was announced as both a companion and a love interest.
266** Iron Bull, the qunari mercenary voiced by Freddie Prinze Jr., who voiced the un-romanceable James Vega in ''VideoGame/MassEffect3'', is romanceable? By both gendered Inquisitors? Of all races? '''I'M GONNA RIDE THE BULL!'''
267** The "Enemy of Thedas" trailer briefly showed Hawke, the player character of ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII''. Shortly after the trailer was released, a Bioware dev tweeted that players will be able to customize Hawke's appearance. This was an unexpected but very welcome surprise to the fandom.
268** The ending of ''Trespasser'' had several, from the revelations of Solas and the Dread Wolf to the epilogue tidying up story threads that did not make sense. However it was the Inquisitor stabbing the map of Tevinter and Cassandra narrating the game's story that had fans cheering.
269* Oh look, ''VideoGame/DragonballXenoverse'', yet ''another'' Dragon Ball game, has been announced. This should be nothing more than usual beat-em-up and fighting ga- What's this? Dimps is developing, battles are set in full 3D destructible environments, fighters can traverse the levels free-roaming in very large spaces and can be fighting on a platform, go in the air, and fight underwater, the game will feature elements from ''VideoGame/DragonballOnline'' such as character creation and a hub world where you level up your created character, there can be more than 1v1 in battle, unlike the previous games of the series that usually follow the original Dragon Ball canon ''Xenoverse'' will feature an entire new story including your own player created character and this will also be the first Dragon Ball game released on the eighth generation consoles as well as ''PC!?'' '''SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY DIMPS!!'''
270** Three words. Female Super Saiyan.
271** For English voices, one of them has sounded like someone from an abridged series. It was [[https://twitter.com/Chris24_Sabat/status/566045790330580992 confirmed]] that [[WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged TFS's Nappa(Takahata101)]] is one of the Future Warrior's voice options.
272** And for ''VideoGame/DragonBallXenoverse2'', not only did they ''keep'' voice 8, but voices 13 and 15 are none other than [[Creator/TeamFourStar Team Four Star's own KaiserNeko and Lanipator]], thus we have the entire TFS trio in this game! Lani in particular is using his voice for Mr. Satan!
273* After spending three years stuck in Japan, the 3DS version of ''VideoGame/DragonQuestVII'' is finally seeing a Western release. Along with the news of the recent 3DS version of ''VideoGame/DragonQuestVIII'' coming shortly after it.
274** Creator/SquareEnix has also announced that ''VideoGame/DragonQuestBuilders'' will have a western release as well. Is the franchise finally ready to avert it's NoExportForYou status?
275* ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' fans got to have some goodies announced for the [[MilestoneCelebration 35th Anniversary]] livestream, including an Offline version of ''VideoGame/DragonQuestX'', a remake of ''VideoGame/DragonQuestIII'' in the HD-2D style of ''VideoGame/OctopathTraveler'', and ''Dragon Quest XII'' being stated for a Worldwide release! One special mention however is that the ''VideoGame/DragonQuestMonsters'' project starring [[VideoGame/DragonQuestXI Erik & Mia]] announced years ago is alive! It got rebranded as ''VideoGame/DragonQuestTreasures'' but still, it's alive!
276* ''VideoGame/{{Drakengard}}'' [[CueTheFlyingPigs is coming]] [[BackFromTheDead back]] and Yoko Taro is the director and scenario creator.
277** Insert CAPATALIZED and '''''BOLDED''''' words HERE!!!!!
278** And now it's been confirmed that it will be brought over here as well.
279* ''VideoGame/DukeNukemForever'' is finally coming out in 2011?! CueTheFlyingPigs, and HAIL TO THE KING BABY! [[SubvertedTrope (Pity it didn't really live up to the hype.)]]
280* After being brutalized by Nexon NA, ''VideoGame/DungeonFighterOnline'' was shut down June 2013. Nearly a year later, Neople, the developers of the game, decided to publish the game themselves nearly a year later. As of writing, Alpha testing starts May 15.
281** Alpha testing was a success and as of writing, Neople is currently getting the game ready for a relaunch. Of note is that the team has mentioned translations, including a piece of dialogue from the Metastasis patch, meaning that we may be able to catch up with Korea.
282** It gets better: They've comfirmed it'll have the Korean version's Skill system (infinite FREE resets/skill adjustments), and in a show of good faith, they said the cash shop wouldn't be open during the CBT because "we don't want to take your money for an unfinished server"
283** CBT begins March 2015. The wait is almost over.
284** The CBT became a OBT as a likes bonus, and the game is released with new content being added on a biweekly basis.
285* ''VideoGame/DwarfFortress'' players do this with pretty much every major content update. Notable examples:
286** v0.31: Massive overhaul of material properties and damage rules, modelling combat at a ridiculously detailed level! Complex medical care mechanics! The long-awaited implementation of pottery! Hugely expanded ItemCrafting system that made insanely elaborate {{Game Mod}}s possible! [[BeneathTheEarth A procedurally-generated Underdark!]]
287** v0.34: Mine carts! Magic! EldritchLocations that raise dead creatures as zombies and have ''rains of blood!''
288** v0.40: [[ArtificialBrilliance Simulated personalities, ambitions and emotional ranges!]] The game world outside your fortress is no longer PerpetuallyStatic! AdventureMode now gives you the option of ''guerilla warfare!'' [[GameplayAutomation You can retire a fortress for a while and let the AI run it while you go do something else!]]
289** All the above versions then have a second wave of this when Toady One finally gets around to fixing various long-standing bugs.
290** The Steam version came with an extra-huge wave. Children do hauling tasks now? You can finally smooth constructions? UI overhauls? Tutorials? Mouse controls? ''A graphical premium version?'' No wonder it sold over half a million copies. Oh, and even the bugfixes got ''extra'' good, as Toady finally hired another programmer (Putnam, a programmer and modder of renown in the forums) who ''immediately'' squeezed some wonderful optimization in that rescued multiple fortresses from FPS death.
291* So a new Empires expansion is coming out for ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors''. Ah, I'm sure it will be a trainwreck like the last one... wait, is that new character XU SHU?! In an Empire game?! And aren't those lots of DECLONED CHARACTERS?! CAW contains WHAT?! Freely adjustable EX and musou attacks? Freely changable sizes of body parts and ALL OF THE CAW PARTS OF THE PREVIOUS GAME?! Even the DLC ones?! Also, breast size can be adjusted... 200 SLOTS FOR CAWS?! KOEI, SHIP THIS THING!
292* ''[[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce 2]]''. Great, a spin-off of [=DW6=] is getting a sequel. When are they going to move on to [=DW7=] and stop milking the- Wait, is that Da Qiao? And Jiang Wei? They're bringing back more of the cut characters? And... they're giving Wei a new gal (Cai Wenji)!? This is going to be awesome!
293** ''Dynasty Warriors 7''. Let's just hope that they don't screw it up like they did last- Hold on, they got rid of the [[ScrappyMechanic renbu system]] and brought back the old combo system ''while'' keeping the weapon change mechanic from ''Strikeforce''? Certain characters have their old weapons back? Xing Cai's back, meaning that the cut characters will return? ''Jin'' has been included as a faction, meaning they're expanding past Wu Zhang Plains? '''''OH YEAH!'''''
294** Xtreme Legends? New characters for the first time in Dynasty Warriors? Cool! Fan-requested character Guo Jia to appear? Great! Some characters that shared move sets in [=DW7=] are receiving their own? Sweet! New babe that serves as an ArchEnemy of Ma Chao (Wang Yi)? Awesome! ''[[TheBusCameBack PANG DE'S BACK!?!?]] '''TAKE MY MONEY, KOEI!'''''
295* ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriorsGundam 3''. [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Deathscythe Hell]] is in the game. And if that wasn't enough, ''so is the [[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Gundam Double X]]!'' For the first time in history, ''[[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Gundam X]]'' material actually gets officially released in the states!
296* [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Well, if it isn't another Dynasty Warriors Empires game...]] So, what new things are they planning to introduce for [=DW8=]: Empires? Wait, your characters can have children now? You can create and edit your own scenarios? Seems like KOEI is once again going to make a lot of rabid-fanboy money! And most of all....XUN YU'S NOW PLAYABLE?!
297* [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors So, another Dynasty Warriors game, the ninth one...]] They say they're going to revamp the system, let's hope there won't be cut characters or Renbu system like ''6''... Well at least they're expanding the moveset like aerial moves, but... wait, what did they say? ''Everyone returns!?'' Great! ''Open World system!?'' Oh boy! Can't wait! New characters... hold on, is that our most requested old guy Cheng Pu!? '''OUR PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED, CHENG PU FINALLY IN DYNASTY WARRIORS!!!'''
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301* ''VideoGame/EarthBound1994'', possibly the most egregious case of NoExportForYou to ever grace the medium of video games, is coming back on the Wii U virtual console. After almost 20 years. God bless you, Nintendo...
302* ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'':
303** ''The Elder Scrolls V'' is finally coming out? And it's set in [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim]]? Okay, sounds promising. Let's just hope its not as buggy as ''[[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion Oblivion]]''...[[http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/elderscrollsvskyrim/news.html?sid=6285304 TES: V will be using a new game engine?]] [[MemeticMutation By AZURA! BY AZURA! BY AZURA!]]
304** Oh look, another new DLC has been announced. I bet it'll be as lackluster as Dawngua-Wait, [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIIIMorrowind Solstheim? Morrowind's Alien Landscape?]] SPEARS? ''' ''FLYABLE DRAGONS?!?!'' '''
305** So they've finally announced a Remaster on [=PS4=] and Xbox One? Well, it could be better than the [=PS3=] launch if it's stab- did you just say mod support on consoles?
306** It's been seven years...Bethesda's big E3 announcement is probably just another ''Skyrim'' remaster or another mobile game...wait...''Elder Scrolls VI'' confirmed!?
307* It has been so long since we heard anything about ''VideoGame/EldenRing'', are we sure the game still exists? Hm? Geoff Keighly has a big announcement? NO WAY ELDEN RING LIVES! It's coming in February! It's about damn time!
308* When ''VideoGame/EpicMickey'' was originally announced, it was met with a general 'Meh' from the gaming crowd, expecting at best a ''Franchise/KingdomHearts''-lite. They they announced that Warren Spector was in on the project, and that they'd be taking a DarkerAndEdgier route on the concept- fans were still skeptical, until they saw the concept art. And WesternAnimation/OswaldTheLuckyRabbit- the predecessor to Mickey, whom Disney lost the rights to over 80 years ago (And Spector and Disney got him back ''just for this game'', trading a ''flesh-and-blood human sportscaster'' for him)- is a ForgottenChildhoodFriend turned AntiVillain. If that wasn't enough {{Retraux}} for ya, Mickey's KarmaMeter allows him to act like his [[EraSpecificPersonality original personality]] as a [[{{Jerkass}} mischevious jerk]], the [[TheEveryman modern hero]] or somewhere in between. Disney seems to be clawing their way out of their AudienceAlienatingEra (as if the aforementionned ''Princess and the Frog'' and ''Tron Legacy'' weren't enough proof.).
309** Just in case they can, the sequel will be on Wii U, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, too. And there'll be musical numbers. And you can ''play'' as Oswald.
310* The final pre-order bonus for ''VideoGame/EuropaUniversalis IV'' is released... AND IT'S AN OFFICIAL SAVE CONVERTER!
311** One thing that many people had wanted for years was the ability to create a randomized New World, so players wouldn't have the advantage of knowing themselves where everything was. But given the amount of work involved in doing such a thing, they gave up on it ever happening... until the announcement of the first EU4 expansion, ''Conquest of Paradise''.
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315* ''VideoGame/FairyFencerF'' finally is announced for localization according to NISA. To say the fandom erupted is an understatement.
316* Bethesda developing ''VideoGame/Fallout3''? Yuck, just'll be ''[[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion Oblivion]]'' with gu-wait, was that Ron Perlman?!
317** That ending was ''awful'', Bethesda! Wait - a DLC retcon? A PlayableEpilogue? More Liberty Prime? Hell yeah.
318** Another moment aimed ''specifically'' at the anti-Bethesda FanDumb would be hearing that ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'' is being developed by Obsidian Entertainment, which is (coincidentally) run by refugees from Black Isle Studios (who made the first two ''VideoGame/{{Fallout}}'' games). If that wasn't enough, Liam Neeson is ''playing your dad''.
319** Ooh look, the ''New Vegas'' trailer. Looks really familiar, like they're rehashing the same stuff from the last ga... '''IS THAT THE NEW CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC?'''
320*** Along came the E³ trailer. Combat gameplay, it's just like ''Fallout 3'' aga- Is that a Glock 86 plasma pistol? Did that mutant still have lips, held up with ropes? Was that a classic vault entrance?
321*** Creator/DannyTrejo and Creator/FeliciaDay as companions? There goes fifty bucks, secured as a transaction with '''Michael Dorn''''s voice coming out of ''Marcus''.
322*** Tabitha just talked about the Master. You're ''really holding'' a plasma caster, the classic plasma rifle, dressed in classic advanced power armor, and you get to pick up traits too. You actually get to see Caesar's Legion in a game after all this time.
323* After a countdown started on Bethesda's blog, with a background similar to ''Fallouts'', fans waited. Finally, we got it. [[VideoGame/Fallout4 War. War never changes.]]
324* ''VideoGame/FateExtra'' being localized by ''Aksys Games''!? Pigs must've been flying in the sky now while Satan is ice-skating! My [[Franchise/{{Nasuverse}} Type Moon]] game, in mah local PSP!? DO WANT!
325** [[BigWhat WHAT?!]] [[http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/17/fateextra-ccc-slips-from-spring-to-2012-winter/ Fate/EXTRA CCC has been delayed until winter?!]] That's going to kill the game -- wait, '''[[http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/18/gilgamesh-is-a-servant-in-fateextra-ccc/ WHAT?!]]''' We're getting PLAYABLE GILGAMESH?! INSTANTLY FORGIVEN.
326** Opening movie by Creator/StudioShaft, the fact that the game will be the "Heaven's Feel" route of ''VideoGame/FateExtra'', and Lancer class Servant [[http://www.siliconera.com/2012/11/07/fateextra-cccs-new-master-is-an-internet-addict-and-who-is-lancer/ KARNA]] of the [[{{Pun}} ill-fated]] ''Literature/FateApocrypha'' also garnered a quite loud rejoicing.
327* Score one for Creator/ElectronicArts thanks to their new ''[[VideoGame/FIFASoccer FIFA 12]]'' [[http://gametreemac.com/EA-Electronic-Arts/Buy-FIFA-Soccer-12-Mac-Download port to the Mac.]]
328* The announcement of ''VideoGame/FightingEXLayer''. On the outside, this was just some random 2.5D fighting game by a no-name developer. But for hardcore fans of the genre, it marked the long-awaited return of the cast of ''VideoGame/StreetFighterEX'', perhaps the biggest EnsembleDarkhorse of fighting game ensembles, after a nearly two-decade absence from the world of video games.
329* Well it doesn't seem like we'll ever see ''[[VideoGame/FlyingRedBarrel Flying Red Barrel ~The Diary of a Little Aviator~]]'' getting re-released, much less updated, on another platform besides the out-of-date Amazon version since Rockin' Android still holds the rights. May as well drop some money for th--wait, '''FRUITBAT FACTORY IS GONNA RELEASE [[https://www.gematsu.com/2020/06/shoot-em-up-flying-red-barrel-the-diary-of-a-little-aviator-for-pc-coming-to-steam-on-june-19 A REMASTERED VERSION]] FOR STEAM?!''' THANK YOU, PUDDING GODS~!!
330* As of May 7, 2014, ''[[VideoGame/FreeSpace FreeSpace: The Great War]]'' [[http://store.steampowered.com/app/273600/ is available on Steam]]! It's not [=FreeSpace=] 2, sure, but it's something to cheer about!
331* In the second game of ''VideoGame/TheForceUnleashed'', Boba Fett returns!
332* ''Fortune Street'' for the Wii this holiday season. I don't know what to thi... [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeLjlVutUM0 Did they have]] classic Mario games and Dragon Quest games as minigames?!? Shame Mario isn't in i... AND THEY HAVE THE MARIO CAST IN! AND ITS ALL DIALOGUE?!? They will still cheap out with some peop... EVEN MARIO AND THE SLIME HAVE DIAOLGUE?!?!? Now we just need Wi-Fi which will never happ... AND WI-FI IS INCLUDED TO PLAY UP TO 4 PLAYERS?!?! '''''SSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!'''''
333** And even more, the [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic remixed theme]] for almost winning on a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWotVC78z94 Mario Map...]]
334** What's more, we get [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjZQV-3GS2A this.]]
335* ''Forza Horizon'' had a major ATFR moment in the VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport community when it was shown that, for the first time since the original Forza Motorsport game on the original Xbox, night racing would return. This was something that fans had been asking for ''years,'' and Turn 10 made sure that their voices were heard on the matter.
336** ''Forza Horizon 2''? I hope-wait... There is dynamic weather? Fine-tuning? Open-world Drivatars? AN EVEN LARGER OPEN WORLD WITHOUT ANY INVISIBLE WALLS? [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic THEMED RADIO STATIONS FOR HOSPITAL RECORDS, INNOVATIVE LEISURE AND NINJA TUNE?!]] '''Shut up and take my money, Turn 10!'''
337** ''Forza Horizon 2'' is finally getting Porsche back after years of having to circumvent EA's exclusivity deal! And unlike ''Forza Motorsport 4'', this will not be a one time deal as ''Forza Motorsport 6'' will also feature the manufacturer. It will feature weather and night racing, the latter of which hasn't been in the Motorsport series ''since the first game'', and the former is being introduced to the ''Motorsport'' series for the first time. There only came further rejoicing following the arrival of ''Horizon 3'''s Porsche Pack with the announcement that all subsequent ''Forza'' games will feature Porsche at launch.
338** Now ''Horizon 2'' is released, and so far so good, but I wish I could redeem my Forza Rewards directly from the console... Holy smokes, there is an official ''Forza Motorsport'' app available for the Xbox One?! AND YOU CAN REDEEM YOUR REWARDS WITH IT?! AND IT'S FREE?!?! Insta-download here I come!
339** The announcement of ''[[VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport Forza Motorsport 6: Apex]]'' was well received, but the announcement that every subsequent Forza game would get an Xbox ''and'' Windows release resulted in much rejoicing.
340** Man, ''Forza Horizon 3'' is such a good game, all that's missing is sno-hold on, ''Blizzard Mountain''? A full, separated open-world centered around snow racing? SNOW TIRES?!? BLIZZARDS?!?! KEN BLOCK'S FORD FOCUS RS FROM GYMKHANA 9?!?!?!?! SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY, PLAYGROUND GAMES!
341** After the announcement of the Porsche DLC as a standalone car pack and not a full-blown expansion like in ''Horizon 2'', many people wondered what would be the second ''Forza Horizon 3'' expansion. However, ''nobody'' expected it would be a Hot Wheels themed expansion, with 10 vehicles (4 of which are Hot Wheels originals), and ''customizable stunt tracks''. Predictably, fan reception was extremely positive.
342* ''VideoGame/FreedomPlanet'' '''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHAYtSUfW0c IS GETTING A SEQUEL!!!]]'''
343** Wait, what do you mean Lord Brevon won't be making an appearance? He's one of the greatest video game villains ever, nobody can replace him...wait, it's a pureblood Water Dragon? EvilCounterpart to Lilac? This could be good.
344** What's with all these design changes? Milla's not quite as cute, Lilac's costume changed. Wait, Carol has a sister? And she's an anti-hero voiced by [[WebAnimation/{{RWBY}} Lindsay]] [[WebAnimation/RedVsBlueTheChorusTrilogy Jones]]? Eh, the story mode will be longer? Most will probably still skip it, wait they got ''Creator/ChristopherSabat'', and the cast are using his personal recording studio and voice direction? No more scratchy microphones, yes!
345** Still waiting on that Torque and Spade DLC, Galaxy Trail. AH well, let's see what the character trailers have. Huh, Lilac looks better in animation, Carol gets some new moves, holy crap the bike doesn't break now! Milla can jump and charge her shield! She can now shoot blocks at enemies, making her much easier to learn. Okay, no release date? Wait, there's another trailer, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWQ5yHGyoMA Neera Li is playable]]? Shut up and take my crystals! We can wait as long as it takes, this is going to be awesome!
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349* A mild form, but there was some mumbling about ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar2'' looking too much like the first, in an ItsTheSameNowItSucks kind of way. It wasn't until a gameplay demonstration of the "Road to Landdown" sequence that demonstrated meat shields and firing at Brumaks on all sides did people quiet down.
350* Wow. The Kojima debacle really did a number on Creator/{{Konami}}. It's like the former king of the 90's gaming king is in [[AudienceAlienatingEra an eternal slump afterwards.]] It'll take a journey to hell to make it do a good thing to its franchise... JOURNEY TO HELL WHAT!? THEY ANNOUNCED [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvHK9ZhQqAc A SEQUEL]] TO [[VideoGame/GetsuFumaDen GETSU FUMA DEN]]!? AND BRINGING IT TO THE WEST!? ''Wow''. It's not the most known Konami franchise and it's still collaborating with an indie developer, but let's hope this will be the redemption arc for Konami to restore their reputation to at least a more respectable status since that debacle! Just don't screw this up...
351* A ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' [[VideoGame/GhostbustersTheVideoGame video game]]? [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames I dunno]]... what? Almost all of the actors are back? Even William Atherton, TypeCasting ObstructiveBureaucrat supreme? AND it's being written by Creator/DanAykroyd and HaroldRamis? DO WANT!
352** It even kickstarted enough interest for a new movie!
353* ''Videogame/GodzillaUnleashed'' (Wii version) - "Yawn, another Godzilla fighting game, same old boring monst-IS THAT GODZILLA 1954?! Biollante? King Caesar? The original Mechagodzilla?! This is gonna be awesome!"
354** Likewise, fans were very happy upon learning that, through a power-up, you can play as [[FanNickname "Burning]] [[SuperPowerMeltdown Godzilla"]].
355** The [=PS2=] version got fans excited with the inclusion of [[EvilTwin Battra]].
356* Damn, it's been so long since a sequel to the VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto series had been made- wait, a trailer for Grand Theft Auto V has been announced? (You know something's big when even the announcement of a trailer sprouts interest.)
357** Oh joy. ''[[SarcasmMode I can't wait to go back to]] [[BigApplesauce Liberty City]] aga''-- hold the phone, it's taking place where? ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas San Andreas]]''!? ''And airplanes have been hinted to return!?'' '''[[BigYes YES]]!'''
358* ''VideoGame/GrimFandango'' is being remastered for [=PS4=] and Vita!
359* ''VideoGame/GuildWars2'' has had a long string of these. Persistent environments, the new art style, and no dedicated healing class[[note]]''Every'' class has some form of healing ability![[/note]] are standouts.
360* What's this? A new ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' game? (watches trailer, sees Unreal Engine logo) "[[BigNo NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...]]" (sees HD-looking sprites) "Huh. Kinda bulky-looking sprites, but pretty nice..." And then [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKGPhKu3jNg&t=1m the camera rotates]], and the reaction for most viewers went to, "...O. M. G. WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT?!"
361** The "sprites" turned out to be 3D models, expertly cel-shaded with tweaked keyframes to keep the classic feel (to boot, ''none'' of the graphics in the entire trailer were cel animation, even TheStinger at the end!), and then on top of that, nearly half a minute of gameplay showcasing the good old GG-style fighting, complete with the old Dust Loop combo. A million thanks went out to Team Red and Creator/DaisukeIshiwatari for a masterful blend of the old and the new.
362* ''VideoGame/GuiltyGearStrive''
363** When Bridget was revealed as the first character of Season 2... well, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKvVRqc26uo this video of the trailer's premiere at EVO 2022]] should tell you all you need to know.
364** To say the fandom went ''insane'' with joy when the long-requested obscure fan-favorite A.B.A [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzygj2v6zEI finally returned for Season 3]] is a massive understatement.
365* Activision announcing a "Smash Hits" edition of ''VideoGame/GuitarHero''? Lame, more [[CashCowFranchise money-milking]]... Wait, all master tracks? And "[[Music/LynyrdSkynyrd Freebird]]", "[[Music/BlueOysterCult Godzilla]]", and a live version of "[[Music/{{Pantera}} Cowboys from Hell]]" are confirmed, with fans getting to vote songs in? Oh hell yes.
366** The release of ''Guitar Hero V'' so soon after ''Guitar Hero: World Tour'' didn't get much excitement until the announcement of Blink-182's "The Rock Show", Music/{{Blur}}'s "Song 2", and Music/{{Nirvana}}'s "Smells Like Teen Spirit". But, really, they had most people at [[Music/JohnnyCash "Ring of Fire"]].
367** ''Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock'', as Neversoft's last game, was assumed to not have much effort put into it. "Rock the 80's" all over again, except "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Music/{{Queen}}, [[Music/DefLeppard "Pour Some Sugar on Me"]] were confirmed, and both Tesla and Music/{{The Cure|Band}} are getting a song on as well.
368*** The biggest hint, though, was John V and Jim Root's "Black Widow Of La Porte" - a song that had been very prominent in the custom charting community since the days of ''Guitar Hero II''. That was the point where it became clear that ''[=WoR=]'' was going to be one final blowout intended for the long-time fans.
369* The last ''VideoGame/GundamVsSeries'' title that we overseas folks had was Gundam VS Zeta Gundam, and after that we missed out on a LOT of ''Gundam VS'' titles (unless we imported), but a year ago we got ''Extreme VS Force''...so off we go, buying it on the Playstation Store for our Vitas, in the hopes that we would get more ''Gundam'' games. Cue this year and-HOLD UP, [[http://shoryuken.com/2017/04/27/bandai-namco-is-bringing-gundam-versus-to-north-america-check-out-the-announcement-trailer/ WE'RE GETTING GUNDAM VERSUS IN THE FALL?!]] AND NO MORE IMPORTING TO PLAY THIS TITLE?! THE GUNDAM GODS HAVE ANSWERED!!!
370** Well, ''Gundam Versus'' is fun and all, but the roster is pretty predictable. Most of the characters so far have been pilots and mechs we already knew, and there doesn't seem to be a legitimate surprise ye-wait, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaMpswvO--I is that Reiji?! Piloting the Build Strike Gundam Full Package?!]] ''[[Anime/GundamBuildFighters Build Fighters]]'' is going to get some proper representation at long last?!
371** So ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. 2'' just announced some new Mobile Suits, eh? [[Anime/GundamBuildFightersTry Try Burning Gundam]] & [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamIronBloodedOrphans Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex]]? Cool, though they're both kinda expecte-[[SpitTake *PFFFFT*]] [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam GUNDAM MAXTER?!]] AMERICA! AMERICA! GOD SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE!
372*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTNnFYYEHcs And now we have]] [[Anime/GundamBuildFightersTry Fumina Hoshino & her Star Winning Gundam]] coming into the game. Which means, yes, we have our first SD Gundam in the ''Gundam Vs Series''!
373** 2020 is a big year for Gundam VS Series fans- You don't need to wait no more (or find an arcade cabinet) to play ''Maxi Boost ON'' like you wished to; YOU GET TO PLAY IT ON THE COMFORT OF YOUR [=PS4=], REGARDLESS OF REGION! That's right, MAXI BOOST ON IS GOING WORLDWIDE IN 2020! Time to suit up, again!
374* ''VideoGame/GundamBattleGunplaWarfare'' [[https://twitter.com/ggame_gbm/status/1232601211867521024 is adding in]] [[Anime/SDGundamGaiden Knight Gundam]], eh? Eh, it'll just probably be the ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriorsGundam'' version again. The most we ''Franchise/SDGundam'' fans can hope for from the ''Gundam Breaker'' series are the AssistCharacter[=s=] back at ''3''-wait, they're actually using his original SuperDeformed self?! ''We're finally getting playable Franchise/SDGundam Gunpla in a Gundam Breaker game?!'' '''HELL YES!'''
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378* ''Franchise/DotHack'' fans have been feeling discouraged thanks to a lack of new titles and the ''Literature/SwordArtOnline'' franchise hogging all the limelight, but fans have a reason to cheer with the announcement of a ''VideoGame/DotHackGU'' HD Collection! It features all three games remastered and includes features that make the game easier to play through, as well as an all new fourth chapter, implying that the series may have a future! And not only is it coming to America, but it's also coming to Europe for the first time ever!
379* ''Franchise/{{Halo}}''
380** ''VideoGame/Halo2'':
381*** For some fans, the Arbiter wasn't worth it until, "The Cable. I'm going to cut it."
382*** For some fans, however, it went like this: "Wait, you play as an Elite half the game? Oh, that su-- Wait a minute, is that the lavishly awesome voice of Creator/KeithDavid I hear? I LOVE THE ARBITER!"
383** I wish Microsoft would release the song to that [[https://youtu.be/wjamhIPVvnI "We Are ODST"]] trailer already, but it seems like they're not interested...hmm? What does ''Film/KingArthurLegendOfTheSword'' have to do with- [[https://youtu.be/OCseW1EMAp8 wait. That sounds like...]] '''''[[https://youtu.be/56cnOkQFRwo NO. GODDAMN. WAY.]]'''''
384** ''VideoGame/HaloReach'':
385*** The new "Armor Abilities" were announced to replace Equipment, and everybody assumed they were going to be a PowerupLetdown, or simply useless. Then, a trailer for multiplayer came out. They have Arbiter-like cloaking and jetpacks, among other things. Freakin' jetpacks.
386*** E3 '10 did it again. Ok, a pretty battle in an open environment, more enemies than usual, '''''AND THEN THERE WERE SPACESHIPS'''''
387*** Three times for the same game. Forge world. Go look it up.
388*** ''VideoGame/HaloCombatEvolved''[='s=] [[GameBreaker pistol]] was remade in ''Reach''. Let the rejoicing begin!
389** E3 2011 revealed 2 things: The Chief's return in ''VideoGame/Halo4'', and a remake of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. [[{{Squee}} You may now release your inner fanboys/fangirls.]]
390** ''CE Anniversary'' will be the same game with remastered graphics, the same overpowered pistol (as it should be) and ACHIEVEMENTS. Set levels to Squeecon 2.
391** E3 2014 announced "''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''" for the Xbox-One. The four main/numbered games all in one, with ''1'' and ''[[VideoGame/Halo2 2]]'' as remastered anniversary editions (and ''2''[='s=] cutscenes ''gorgeously'' remastered/redone), [=4000G=] of new Achievements, custom campaign-level playlists, all difficulties and Skulls unlocked from the beginning, a handful of unique bonus Skulls available when you preorder (with reserving it at [=GameStop=] netting you a code for an ''infinite ammo'' Skull) a combined multiplayer lobby, a handful of totally-remastered [=H2=] multiplayer maps that have Mongooses with guns attached on them, ''and'' access to the live-action series ''Film/HaloNightfall'' and the ''VideoGame/Halo5Guardians'' multiplayer beta? Yes, please!
392** [[VideoGame/HaloWars2 A sequel]] to ''VideoGame/HaloWars'' has been announced, and is being developed by strategy titans Creator/CreativeAssembly! And it will also be coming to Windows 10, making it the first PC port for a Halo game since ''Halo 2''.
393** The return of the Arbiter to a major role in the story! [[VideoGame/Halo3ODST Eddie Buck]] becoming one of the main characters, along with Fred, Linda, & Kelly! A new multiplayer mode where the battle between player-controlled teams is mixed in with attacks from AI-controlled Covenant and Promethean enemies! All this and more, coming soon in ''VideoGame/Halo5Guardians''!
394** ''5''[='s=] monthly content updates have given a few of these moments, especially when it comes to bringing back weapons from previous games; the December '15 update brought back the classic Halo rocket launcher, while the January '16 update... well...
395-->'''Youtube Comment''': Wait, is [[http://www.halopedia.org/BR55_battle_rifle that]]... *'''A guitar starts shredding [[VideoGame/Halo2 Halo's best theme song]], like it's being played from the heavens themselves'''* IT CAN'T BE...
396** After years of fan requests, Halo MCC... ''IS COMING TO PC''. Also included is Halo: Reach coming to MCC, which is also coming to PC. PC fans who grew up on Halo rejoiced very much.
397* ''VideoGame/HarvestMoon''
398** ''[[VideoGame/HarvestMoonAnimalParade Harvest Moon Wakuwaku Animal March]]''? What type of name is that?! It's probably just another sign that the series is going down-hill, another stupid MissionPackSequel...Sheesh, look at those impracticable clothing; they're farmers for Pete's sake.. Oh? You can have Patchwork Children? More than one child?! Legit dates?! You can marry the Gods?! Count me in! It's funny though, because ''Animal Parade'' has since become very divisive within the fandom.
399** ''Harvest Moon'' fans were very happy when ''[[VideoGame/HarvestMoonTreeOfTranquility Tree of Tranquility]]'' had Ellen and Gray in their original ''VideoGame/HarvestMoon64'' roles. The 3DS game was well-received due to its character customization.
400** Speaking of ''Harvest Moon 64''... It's FINALLY confirmed for Wii U Virtual Console.
401** A remake for ''[[VideoGame/HarvestMoonBackToNature Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town]]'' is coming out on the Switch, and a new Story of Seasons game is confirmed to be in development!
402* A ''VisualNovel/HatofulBoyfriend'' remake... for [=PS4=] and Vita? Okay, sure... wait a moment, a new route? We can romance ''[[MadScientist Tohri]]'' ''[[ManipulativeBastard Nishikikouji]]''?! Holy shit!
403* ''VideoGame/{{Hellsinker}}'' getting an english patch? '''''[[BigYes OH HELL YES!]]''''' And then, many years later, gets confirmed for a Steam release. '''''[[BigYes OH BLOODY HELL YES!]]'''''
404* Blizzard just announced the newest hero to grace the nexus in ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''... and it's none other than [[Franchise/StarCraft Fenix]]! And he's in his Dragoon form!
405* Fans of ''Franchise/{{Hitman}}'' are very pleased with the latest news from IO that the sixth entry in the series will go back to the series roots, rather than continue on with the gameplay and setting of ''[[VideoGame/HitmanAbsolution Absolution]]''. This has been met with near unanimous praise from the fans who were let down by that game's more linear gameplay and ''VideoGame/SplinterCellConviction''-esque Instinct mode.
406* Relic buying back the rights to their classic, name-making RTS game ''VideoGame/{{Homeworld}}'' after losing it in a company buy-out saw fans weeping with joy and looking forward to a new game, which Relic have said should eventually appear.
407* Not only is the English version of ''Franchise/WhenTheyCry'' being [[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=93962591 released]] on Steam, but the sloppy translation is going to be revised!
408* You know what I haven't played since I was I kid? Those games made by Creator/HumongousEntertainment. [[NostalgiaFilter Those were awesome]]! It's a shame that [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes I can't find any more copies of those games]], and even if I did, [[NoBackwardsCompatibilityInTheFuture I wouldn't be able to play them on my new computer]]. What's that? They're being imported to Platform/{{Steam}}? I've got to open a Steam account, NOW!
409* The announcement that ''VideoGame/HyperdimensionNeptunia'' was getting a sequel was already awesome by itself. The [[EvenBetterSequel better gameplay]], more characters, and the Share system being easier this time. And then they announced they were going to release this to the US.
410** ''VideoGame/HyperdimensionNeptuniaVictory'': Oh, the site updated again. What's this, another Izawa video? Meh, give us some news alrea- wait, is Creator/NobuoUematsu and his band Earthbound Papas going to create the soundtrack of the game!? CueTheFlyingPigs.
411** The announcement that ''VideoGame/HyperdimensionNeptuniaProducingPerfection'' [[http://nisamerica.com/pressreleases/Neptunia_PP_20131023pb.pdf will have an English release]] gave fans ''two'' reasons to rejoice: firstly, because it's an extremely rare case of an idol raising sim receiving this treatment (in fact, it's probably the first ever), and secondly, because if games like this could be brought over, ''[[VideoGameRemake Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth]]'' will definitely be.
412* ''VideoGame/{{Neptunia}} V II'' was announced and the first scans showed adult Neptune. No, not Purple Heart, '''''adult Neptune!''''' [[http://i62.tinypic.com/vn1r43.jpg The fans went nuts to say the least.]] Even better, she's DualWielding!
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416* So it's [[Creator/ParadoxInteractive PDX-Con]] 2018. There's a whole slew of announcements and information about upcoming Paradox game expansions. Eventually, it's ove- '''''HORN BLAST'''''... wait, what was that '''''HORN BLAST'''''... then the doors open, and in come four people dressed as Roman soldiers, escorting Johan Andersson himself (dressed as a Senator) to announce... ''VideoGame/ImperatorRome''. Featuring pops, characters, multiple unit types, and a map stretching from Britain to India.
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420* ''VideoGame/JetSetRadio'' is getting an [[http://www.destructoid.com/jet-set-radio-to-tag-xbla-and-psn-this-summer-222871.phtml HD re-release]] this summer. MY BODY IS READY.
421* ''VideoGame/JojosBizarreAdventureAllStarBattle'' [[http://www.destructoid.com/jojo-s-bizarre-adventure-all-star-battle-comes-west-262042.phtml will be getting a Western release]]. WRRRRRRRYYYYYYYY
422* There's a new ''Franchise/JurassicPark'' game coming out? And it's a SurvivalHorror game set on Isla Nublar? ''VideoGame/JurassicParkSurvival'', ''shut up and take my money!''
423* ''VideoGame/JurassicWorldEvolution'' is going back to ''Film/JurassicPark'' [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1144410/Jurassic_World_Evolution_Return_To_Jurassic_Park/ with their new DLC in December]]! And not just that, the widely-desired pterosaurs are coming in as well!
424* ''Just Dance 2014'' will finally feature the song "[[Music/LadyGaga Just Dance]]"! [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5lUJpqOLI Finally!]]
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428* The latest ''VideoGame/KamenRiderClimaxHeroes'' entry has Toshiki Kashu, Takayuki Tsubaki, Kousei Amano, Ryoji Morimoto, Masato Uchiyama, and Renn Kiriyama will be reprising their roles as Kamen Riders [[Series/KamenRiderAgito Agito]], [[Series/KamenRiderBlade Blade, Garren, Chalice]], [[Series/KamenRiderKabuto [=TheBee=]]], and [[Series/KamenRiderDouble Joker]] respectively. More of the original actors are stated to make their return to voice their respective characters.
429* A new ''VideoGame/KaneAndLynch'' game? Whatever...Wait, you get to play as [[AxCrazy Lynch?]] And Creator/SquareEnix is working on it as well? The game might actually be quite good.
430** Creator/SquareEnix and Eidos (the original game's publisher) are the same company now, so the latter doesn't really count that much...
431* E3 2013 saw an announcement that sent old-school fighting game fans and the FGC in general into a frenzy: after ''seventeen years'' of absence, we are finally getting [[VideoGame/KillerInstinct2013 a new Killer Instinct game]]. And while it may be for the oft-maligned Xbox One and not directly made by Rare, the fact that Double Helix not only has some of the original ''VideoGame/KillerInstinct'' crew either directly or indirectly helping with the project to keep it as faithful as possible, but has noted KI fans on its payroll was assurance to many old KI fans.
432* ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters XIII''? They'll just screw it up just like they did with ''XII''...Hey, those gameplay vids look pretty solid actually, but i paWhawhawha is that you Mai!? And K's back? Can't wait for summer.
433** Hm, I wonder who the last members of those teams are...Takuma, Vice, and [[VideoGame/FatalFury HWA]] [[UnexpectedCharacter JAI]]? [[BigYes Oh Yeah!]] [[note]][[HesBack Although this is the reappearance of a character who hasn't been playable since 1992]], Hwa might be on his way to becoming a bona-fide BaseBreakingCharacter due to the fact that he's basically a PaletteSwap of Joe [[MovesetClone with a few gameplay differences]]. Only time will tell if he can avoid this fate.[[/note]]
434** Aw crap, SNK has really given up on consoles. At this rate, XIII shall only be an arcade only...wait, DID Creator/{{ATLUS}} JUST SAID THEY'RE BRINGING THEM TO [=PS3=] AND [=XBOX360=]!?!? We love you, Creator/{{Atlus}}!
435* SNK Playmore hasn't been active in a while, and they just got bought out by a Chinese company. Looks like it's gonna another death for them - wait, what? New management? Actually stating they're going back to consoles instead of mobile and pachinko? Gonna have to wait on that - '''HOLY FUCKING SHIT, KING OF FIGHTERS XIV FOR [=PS4=]! AND THEY'RE CHANGING THEIR NAME BACK TO JUST SNK! THEY REALLY ARE BACK!'''
436** But the graphics look really ugly and last gen, though. It's been months now and the game seems to have already faded into the wind with no support for online either - ''OH MY GOD THEY'RE ACTUALLY WORKING ON THE GRAPHICS AND THE NETCODE.''
437** Even with the updated graphics and online, nobody's playing the game still. Sure they hosted some big tournament that got streamed, but there's no way it'll recover - ''MORE COSTUMES?! CLASSIC IORI?! OLDER STAGES?! '''DLC CHARACTERS?!''' IT JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER!''
438** But the DLC characters are silhouettes and we have to wait for God knows how long - '''WHIP?! YAMAZAKI?! VANESSA?! APRIL 5TH RELEASE DATE?!'''
439*** Looks like the silhouettes are all filled out - wait, ''there's a fourth one hidden in there?'' It's probably Shingo, which would be nice - '''''HOLY FUCKING SHIT ROCK HOWARD IS FINALLY COMING TO KOF?! THE GAME IS OFFICIALLY SAVED! GETTING A [=PS4=] NOW! SNK IS OFFICIALLY BETTER THAN CAPCOM!!!'''''
440** And [=KOF14=]'s not done yet! SNK has announced that there will be four more characters added into the game. The first one they announced? '''FREAKING [[EnsembleDarkhorse OSWALD]]! [[Music/{{Eminem}} TELL A FRIEND!]]'''
441*** And the second one? ''FREAKING HEIDERN!''
442*** And the fourth one? '''''BLUE MOTHERFUCKING MARY!!!'''''
443* After being hinted at with her appearance back in ''VideoGame/SNKHeroinesTagTeamFrenzy'', Shermie is finally making a full return in ''The King of Fighters XV'' alongside Yashiro and Chris! The [[EnsembleDarkhorse Orochi Team]] is back!
444** Also, while no ''VideoGame/MetalSlug'' Characters have been announced, the fandom still cheered when the trailer for Ralf Jones & Clark Still showed them fighting in a ''VideoGame/MetalSlug''-themed stage!
445* Upon the announcement that ''VideoGame/KnightsInTheNightmare'' was headed to the PSP like ''VideoGame/YggdraUnion'' and ''VideoGame/RivieraThePromisedLand'' before it, there was a lot of whining. Sting was just milking their success with the DS version again, the gameplay would be completely untranslatable, nothing would make this game any fun. When the game's website first went up, Sting revealed the game's most closely-guarded secret: The PSP version would include [[RuleOfCool the Yggdra route]] that had been planned for the original game but cut at the last minute. While this hasn't been able to shut ''all'' the wankers up ([[UnpleasableFanbase what ever can?]]), it was more than enough to garner genuine curiosity in the game.
446* Oh hey, more news about Kojima okay... so he confirmed his departure from Konami, and he's reformed Kojima Productions as an independent studio free of Konami's ExecutiveMeddling? '''AND SONY HAS ALREADY AGREED TO A PARTNERSHIP WITH HIM TO CREATE A PLAYSTATION 4 EXCLUSIVE GAME?!!'''
447** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl0Sb46g-BE Hello. Hello, everyone. I'm back]]
448* Okay, the [[VideoGame/RiverCityGirls increased]] [[VideoGame/StayCoolKobayashiSanARiverCityRansomStory attention]] for the [[VideoGame/KunioKun Kunio]] series is pretty nice, but ''The Worlds Classics Collection'' still isn't coming...Wait, it is!? And all the Famicom-only entries have actually been translated? It's time to make people BARF!
449* The ''VideoGame/{{Klonoa}}'' fandom collectively fangirled when it was announced the first two games would be getting remakes in the compilation ''Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series'' in 2022. ''Finally'', after an over-decade-long silence, ''Klonoa'' is getting another chance to shine!
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453* ''VideoGame/LaMulana'' Platform/WiiWare international release got cancelled?! NOOOOOO-wait. The PC version's still coming out? YEEEEEEESSSSSSS!
454** And then [=EnjoyUp=] Games picked up publishing rights to send the [=WiiWare=] version overseas on September 20th.
455** And now, [[http://newproject.nigoro.jp/en/ A]] [[http://www.usgamer.net/articles/tgs-an-exclusive-first-look-at-la-mulana-2 SEQUEL]]. [[PrecisionFStrike HOLY. SHIT.]]
456* Creator/{{Activision}} is releasing a ''[[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra Legend of Korra]]'' video game? Shocking, another rushed licensed game to cash-in on- wait, it's being developed by [[Creator/PlatinumGames PLATINUM GAMES?!]] This might not completely suck.
457* Creator/{{Acclaim}} got to experience this when they added the much-requested Wrestling/UltimateWarrior, Wrestling/{{Sting}} and Wrestling/RandySavage to the roster of ''VideoGame/LegendsOfWrestling''.
458* ''VideoGame/LifeIsStrange:''
459** Wait, they're doing a ''[[VideoGame/LifeIsStrangeTrueColors third Life is Strange game]]''? Hmm, I don't know. I wasn't the biggest fan of the sequel... wait, the studio behind ''[[VideoGame/LifeIsStrangeBeforeTheStorm Before the Storm]]'' is doing it? You get to control the character with powers? ''[[BreakoutCharacter Steph]]'' is in it... ''as a lesbian romance option?'' This is going to be hella awesome!
460* ''VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet:''
461** This is usually the reaction whenever a new DLC pack is announced, if it's based on something popular like Creator/DCComics, Series/DoctorWho or Franchise/TheMuppets.
462** [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Oh. MY. GOD!]] [[VideoGame/LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet 3]] is a thing?! AND ON [=PS3=] AND [=PS4=]! AND COMING OUT THIS NOVEMBER!!!!! CUE THE THOUSANDS OF CELEBRATORY LEVELS!
463*** Doubly when its new features were revealed. ''SIXTEEN'' LAYERS?! YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN POWERUPS?!?
464* Well we haven't heard anything about ''VideoGame/LuminousAvengerIX'' in a long time, wonder if that game is ever gonna co--WE GOT [[https://gematsu.com/2019/06/gunvolt-chronicles-luminous-avenger-ix-launches-september-26-for-ps4-switch-and-pc A RELEASE DATE]], and it's coming out this year for Platform/PlayStation4 ''and'' PC through Platform/{{Steam}} too! Thank you, Inti!
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468* The sequel to ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsKingdomBattle'', ''[[VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsSparksOfHope Sparks of Hope]]'' already looked promising enough, with its new free-form movement mechanics and ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy'' vibes, but then the Ubisoft Forward event on September 10, 2022 showed a weird teaser trailer for someone whose orange scruffy ears stuck out among the Rabbids' ears...It's Rayman, and he'll be coming as a DLC character on the third content drop! Welcome back, we've missed you!
469* A new [[VideoGame/MarioAndSonicAtTheOlympicGames Mario and Sonic Olympics]] title? Yawn. It doesn't take much imagination to think that they're just doing it to cash in on the hype of the Olympics for a quick bu- Wait a minute... was that Metal Sonic? On a home console game for the first time since ''VideoGame/SonicHeroes'', no less! Sega, consider it sold.
470** Adding Bowser Jr. and a Perfect Chaos cameo helped as well.
471** Not to mention the remixes of many classic Mario and Sonic themes, including a fantastic remix of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJqpX5l1Vew Bowser's Road]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wzar6X3DnM Sky Sanctuary Zone]].
472** I really wished this game had Omega, King Boo, etc... BOSS BATTLE AGIANST THEM!!! Done and done!
473** Oh look, another Olympic Games...[[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment game.]] Wonder how this is gonna turn--YOU CAN PLAY AS NEW CHARACTERS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE FIRST WINTER GAME!? You're telling me we can play as Diddy Kong, Rosalina, Nabbit, and four of the Koopalings, as well as [[PromotedToPlayable Dry Bones, Dry Bowser, Rouge, Omega, Jet, and Eggman Nega FINALLY being upgraded from boss battles to full-on playable!? Not only that, but Espio and Cream are being upgraded from referees!?]] That's it; I'm buying this game!
474* Remember ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance'' and its sequel? It's been a decade since the second one came out, so it seems like the games will just be short-lived memories. The expectations for a sequel were quite slim... which is why fans ''exploded'' upon the glorious sight of '''''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance3TheBlackOrder''''', developed by Team Ninja! ''[[TheBusCameBack And X-Men characters!!]]''
475** The Feburary trailer is a bit more in-depth with the character roster. You can play as members of the Avengers, Defenders, Guardians, X-Men... '''''HOLY CRAP IT'S ComicBook/{{VENOM}}!!!!!'''''
476** The 2019 E3 trailer upped the ante considerably. ''Creator/MarvelKnights''-based DLC? More X-Men coming? '''The ''ComicBook/FantasticFour'' also slated to appear?!?''' This is like early Christmas for Marvelites! Bonus points for the {{unexpected|character}} appearance, among the playable characters, of [[ComicBook/{{Bloodstone}} Elsa Bloodstone]], who instantly became an EnsembleDarkhorse thanks to Team Ninja remembering a character largely only known for her appearance in ''ComicBook/{{Nextwave}}''!
477** Even better, amongst the Marvel Knights DLC is the long-requested, the heavily demanded: '''ComicBook/ThePunisher'''!
478** Appearing alongside the Fantastic Four and becoming playable once again is the mighty '''ComicBook/DoctorDoom'''!
479* The general reaction to the reveal that you could romance Tali and Garrus in ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'': CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVE!!!!
480** In ''VideoGame/MassEffect1'', fans were slightly disgruntled by the perceived low quality of the DLC, plus the fact that there were only two DLC missions available. [=BioWare=] proceeded to fix this in ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'' by providing a wealth of pre-order content, two ''entire characters'' available via DLC, a NostalgiaLevel, three Heavy Weapons, two Shotguns, one SMG, one Sniper Rifle, a [[SniperPistol Heavy Pistol,]] plenty of Armor Sets, a new vehicle that most fans agree is better than the Mako, a staggering 13 new missions, and plenty of new upgrades and Achievements.
481*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnEej1RfqTs Mass Effect 3 trailer]]. The screams of "WE'RE GOING TO EARTH!" can be heard from miles away.
482*** And the rejoicing continues: Ashley/Kaidan, Liara, Garrus and Tali as permanent companions, and ''[[RetiredBadass Captain Anderson]]'' as a temporary companion.
483** Many fans were nervous about the rumored inclusion of multiplayer in ''Mass Effect 3'', fearing that Creator/BioWare was trying to win over the ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'' crowd. Well, the announcement's out, and while there ''is'' multiplayer, it's only co-op -- with player-customized characters from ''several'' races, who have nothing to do with Shepard's squad. Furthermore, while the co-op missions ''can'' affect the single-player campaign, '''it's still possible to get all possible endings, even the perfect ending, without playing multiplayer.'''
484** Both [[BrokenBase fans and detractors]] of the third game's [[GainaxEnding ending]] rejoiced with the announcement of the Extended Cut epilogue which aims to address the lack of closure and clarity in the ending while keeping the storyline intact. Upon its release, the majority response was overwhelmingly positive.
485** So, the "Resurgence" DLC is not only free, but includes six new classes? Sweet... wait, is that a ''[[TheJuggernaut krogan vanguard]]''? ALLLLL ABOARD THE MURDER TRAAAAAIIINNNN!
486*** 'Rebellion' DLC pack: Vorcha, Quarian males, and Cerberus defectors...and it's free as well.
487** Gone are the days of bemoaning the NoExportForYou status of ''VideoGame/MassEffect1'' for [=PS3=]. With the announcement of the ''Mass Effect Trilogy'' comes the satisfaction that [=PS3=] users ''finally'' get to play the original ''Mass Effect'' and import save files straight through to ''3''. In additon, it was initially believed that the game could only be obtained by purchasing the trilogy set, but the fact that it's marked as three games ($59.99 USD) for the price of one has mitigated it. But then Bioware updates the announcement page and has revealed that "ME 1" is available for download on the PSN for only $14.99 USD, released the same day as the ''Mass Effect Trilogy'' for the [=PS3=]!
488** Those disappointed with the [[DemotedToExtra lack of]] [[BigBad Harbinger]] in ''VideoGame/MassEffect3'', are being thrown a bone with the ''Retaliation'' multiplayer DLC. Not only does he return in all of his magnificent [[LargeHam hammy-goodness]], complete with [[BadassBoast epic speeches]], but he's bringing the Collectors with him.
489* Well, ''VideoGame/MeltyBlood Type Lumina'' has just started doing trailers for each character. Since we of course began with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntDXsbInCBs Shiki]], the next one will probably focus on Arcueid or Ciel or Kohaku or-[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU4BCq07XVo wait hold up]], is that [[EnsembleDarkhorse Kouma Kishima]]?! He hasn't even been announced to be part of the Remake verse yet!
490* The announcement of the ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater'' remake for Platform/Nintendo3DS got the fans super-excited. Several of them even bought a 3DS just to take [=MGS3=] with them on the go.
491** Similarly, when the ''Metal Gear Solid HD Collection'' was announced, fans were disappointed that [=MGS1=] wouldn't be included, but were filled with joy that ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty MGS2]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater MGS3]]'', two of the most visually-impressive games on the [=PS2=], were being remastered in glorious HD. And they were even more overjoyed by the fact that ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' would be included with reworked controls, an online versus mode, and more.
492*** And then when it was announced that they were porting the HD Collection to the Platform/PlaystationVita (''Peace Walker'' not included though), fans were even more happy, because now they can take those games on the go, with touch-screen controls and a feature that allows you to take screenshots of the cutscenes. Plus, it's a better deal to get this than the 3DS remake of [=MGS3=].
493*** That's not all, fans! [[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/30/metal-gear-solid-ground-zeroes-unveiled Looks like Big Boss is back for one more job]]!
494* [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Metal. Gear. Solid.]] ''[[http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/02/22/metal-gear-solid-5-announced-kojima-and-big-boss-want-you-for-their-latest-stealth-em-up/ 5!]]''
495** Naked Snake isn't going to be voiced by David Hayter this time! No! The series has been DarthWiki/RuinedForever! There's just no way anyone could voice him just as well as--- Wait... Kiefer Sutherland is going to be his new voice actor?! You mean to tell me the man who plays '''[[Series/TwentyFour Jack Bauer]]''' is now going to be Snake?! ...You know, maybe this'll be pretty cool after all.
496** [[http://www.twitch.tv/konami/b/557738172?t=49m53s It's coming to PC!]]
497** Picture this: you’re a fan, watching the trailer for the “Jamais Vu” mission in [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVGroundZeroes Ground Zeroes]], and your thoughts are something like this: “Okay, an Platform/XboxOne exclusive mission? [[BrokenBase That’s going to piss some people off]], but—wait, what did Kaz just say about body snatchers? ... [[Memes/MetalGear Oh, Kojima]]. Well, it’ll be a fun little—wait, ‘a secret weapon’? From ‘a dark, distant future’? Oh, holy shit if this is what—IS THAT [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance RAIDEN]]?! HELL YES!!”
498* It's been a while since ''VideoGame/MetalSlug'' got anything, and SNK allegedly has plans to bring it back. Those mobile phone remakes are a start, but a new game would be nice...''Metal Slug Tactics''? A spin-off published by Dotemu, with music by Tee Lopes, cover artwork by David Liu, and everything's hand-drawn pixels like in the old days? It's PC-only for now, but in the meantime, MISSION START!
499** ''Tactics'' is confirmed to come to the Platform/NintendoSwitch in 2022!
500* '''OKAY, LET'S PARTYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!''' ''VideoGame/MetalWolfChaos'' [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/820630/Metal_Wolf_Chaos_XD/ is no longer too American for America!]]
501* They're making a ''Franchise/{{Mistborn}}'' video game? Meh, it'll probably be some dumb FPS with a lousy story ----wait they're letting Brandon Sanderson write the script for it personally? OH YEAH!
502* ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' is being developed by [[VideoGame/DeadOrAlive Team]] [[VideoGame/NinjaGaiden Ninja]] and there's some ''Metroid Prime'' elements (FPS)? Great, another FPS game with huge jiggling boobs and...wait a minute, the game has side scrolling!? ALL IS FORGIVEN!
503* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6PXba8X6N8 MIRROR'S. EDGE. 2.]]
504* ''VideoGame/MightyNo9''. So, Capcom hasn't given us a new Mega Man game since Creator/KeijiInafune left Capcom. They canceled ''VideoGame/MegaManLegends 3'' and ''Universe''. No appearance in ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3'' (aside from a Background Cameo) and his appearance in ''VideoGame/StreetFighterXTekken'' is the horrible American boxart version... Things have been looking bleak when, Inafune announces that he's making [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute a Mega Man-esque platformer starring a Mega Man-esque hero]] with [[PuttingTheBandBackTogether a bunch of people who worked on Mega Man games in the past]] and IntiCreates, the company behind ''VideoGame/MegaMan9'', ''VideoGame/MegaMan10'' and the ''VideoGame/MegaManZero'' series... Ohhhh SNAP, son!
505** The announcement of a new release date after a third delay and more than three months of silence may have been this [[BrokenBase for those]] who still support the game and / or Keiji Inafune himself.
506* Finally, after 22 years of waiting, the cult RPG game that inspired ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'', ''VideoGame/MoonRemixRPGAdventure'' is getting re-released for the Switch! But that's not all however, it was later revealed that it will receive a localization, meaning that non-Japanese folks will be able to play this masterpiece for the first time ever!
507* Creator/ShigesatoItoi dropped a bomb for ''VideoGame/{{MOTHER}}'' fans: [[http://www.siliconera.com/2012/12/20/earthbound-creator-shigesato-itoi-says-something-is-in-the-works/ He's making progress]] on a rerelease. Certainly a moment to rejoice for fans of a series that has been historically ScrewedByTheLawyers.
508* ''VideoGame/MushihimeSama Futari'' on Xbox 360? Yawn. [[NoExportForYou I don't have a Japanese 360]]...wait, it's [[UsefulNotes/RegionCoding region]] [[AvertedTrope free]]?! brb preordering 10 copies.
509* ''VideoGame/{{Minecraft}}''
510** In Minecraft 1.7, the fans finally got a sprint key. No more double-tapping the move-forwards-button to sprint. Suddenly, running away from endless hordes of monsters, running towards your enemy, and running back home after finding the diamonds you always wanted, became ''fun''.
511** In Minecraft 1.8, ''finally'' adding something to ocean biomes in the snapshots for 1.8 could be seen as this, since otherwise the biomes are just annoying. Now there's massive temples with ''minibosses''.
512** Minecraft 1.13: [[Film/TheLifeAquatic The Update Aquatic]], or just The Aquatic Update, implies that it will update the oceans, and it sure delivers. This time it's much more than a mere ocean boss that only shows up pseudo-rarely. Coral, kelp, real and tangible fish, and underwater monsters are among some of the additions to this huge change of pace from the old design of oceans, which they generated in for years. As of this update, oceans are interesting no matter which shore you've swam away from. You know what else is great? They removed the 256-block limitation from the code! Now there can be way more types of unique block added to the game, from here and on and on into the future.
513** Minecraft 1.17 brings us both the voted-for Mountain Update and the long-awaited Cave Update ''in one package''. Cave generation will get a complete overhaul with cave biomes, new resources in copper and crystals to make amazing things like telescopes, and new mobs in the from of the cute yet potent ally in the Axolotls in the Lush Caves biome and the dangerously powerful but blind Warden in the Deep Dark biome. The Sculk Sensor Blocks finally give us ''wireless redstone signals''. The mountains are no slouch either, with new biome generation that places trees on them, goats, and powder snow traps.
514* ''VideoGame/MonkeyIsland'' is FINALLY getting a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sahskKAxSCY new]] [[https://twitter.com/grumpygamer/status/1510995575025528836 game,]] after almost '''thirteen years''' since their [[VideoGame/TalesOfMonkeyIsland last original title]] and almost ''twelve'' years since the remastered version of ''VideoGame/MonkeyIsland2LeChucksRevenge!'' And better yet, the original creator, '''Creator/RonGilbert,''' is finally coming back to continue the story that he wanted to tell after the ending of the aforementioned second game!
515** And better yet, he's not going to {{Retcon}} the other three games! And Murray is coming back! AND Dominic Armato is coming back to voice Guybrush once again!!!
516* When [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LtmJBBd3iw the trailer]] for ''VideoGame/MasterDetectiveArchivesRainCode'' released, ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'' fans were very much excited by Kazutaka Kodaka creating another MurderMystery game in a similar style to his debut franchise, and as it turns out, there are plenty of familiar themes and styles between the two of them for fans of both ''Danganronpa'' and ''Rain Code'' to engage with.
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520* Oh, a trailer for the next ''Nancy Drew'' puzzle game...Wait, it's actually set in River Heights? You'll get to play as Ned and Bess? Awesome!
521** The revelation that Sonny Joon will make an official appearance in ''The Shattered Medallion'' surely counts.
522* ''Anime/NarutoShippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3''? Probably just gonna be [[CapcomSequelStagnation a rehash with some new features]], not planning on this- Wait, [[CoolOldLady Chiyo]]? Huh, maybe this won't be so- Wait, characters ''after'' the Rescue Gaara Arc? Well, that's kinda- '''''Hidan And Kakuzu?''''' This Game, Want, ''NOW''." Probably what happened, the Gameplay cores were pleased because of the balanced gameplay.
523** Completely one-upped by ''VideoGame/NarutoShippudenUltimateNinjaStorm2''. In order of things that made fans go {{Squee}}: MANGEKYOU SHARINGAN SASUKE, PAIN, KILLER BEE, AND WHO ELSE TO TOP IT OFF BUT '''''SAGE MODE NARUTO'''''!?
524** The most recent Wii game earned some fans, with the announcement Ino makes her first playable Shiipuden appearance, Killer Bee and the Raikage being playable, as well as Minato, they'll also be doing the Sage Mode Naruto and Sasuke one as well.
525** And now we have ''Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations''. Yeah, maybe that's milking the ''VideoGame/SonicGenerations'' hype... but that's justified in that the game features multiple versions of the fighters, meaning - as you probably guessed - characters from ''both ends of the TimeSkip''. Cue the BigYes.
526** Even Generations ''paled'' in comparison to Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. Boss battles are back? Cool. Instant awakenings? Sweet. The other six jinhuriki and Madara are playable? HELL YES!
527* The ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed'' racing series fandom has been solidly [[BrokenBase broken]] ever since a switch in focus from exotic cars to tuner cars, with a majority considering the ''Hot Pursuit'' games to be the best. Then Creator/ElectronicArts announced that the ''VideoGame/{{Burnout}}'' crew at Criterion Games would be making a new ''Hot Pursuit'' game, with the focus back on the exotics, and a major emphasis on "race and chase" play. That was enough to get most of the NFS fandom on board. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hJQRSB6IqE Then the reveal trailer was put on Youtube.]] Most everyone else was sold on the game with the Bugatti Veyron cop car.
528* For the expansion pack of ''VideoGame/NeverwinterNights2'', Mask of the Betrayer'', look no further than the suddenly halted wank over the details on the female PC romance option, Gannayev. In summary: "A ''hagspawn''? Guys get a bald-but-still-completely hot MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter, but we get a friggin' ''hagspawn''? I don't care if the guy who writes his dialogue is totally awesome, it's just not fai--Wait, ''[[PrettyBoy that's]]'' [[CuteMonsterGirl Gannayev]]? Naw, that can't possibly be... ''Really?'' And he's voiced by Creator/CrispinFreeman on top of it? ...I'll be in my bunk."
529* After nearly 15 years, NON-SPORTS-RELATED NICKELODEON CROSSOVER TITLES ARE BACK, BITCHES! Say hello to ''VideoGame/NickelodeonAllStarBrawl'', which goes above and beyond the world of uninspired ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' rip-offs by being a actually fun Smash clone on top of being a long-awaited [[SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames great]] Nick game, and not one that both sucks and blows. The cherry on the top? [[VideoGame/SlapCity Ludosity]] is one of the developing teams!
530** The roster looks to have some interesting picks as well, like [[WesternAnimation/AAAHHRealMonsters Oblina]], [[Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles Leo, Mikey,]] [[WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}} Reptar]], [[WesternAnimation/TheWildThornberrys Nigel Thornberry]] and even '''[[WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow Powdered Toast Man]]'''.
531** Breaking news from Future Games Show! Joining the initial batch are WesternAnimation/CatDog and [[Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles April O'Neil]]!
532** [[WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow Ren and Stimpy]] are finally confirmed! Happy Happy Joy Joy!
533** As awesome as the game was shaping up to be, history seemed like it might repeat like for ''VideoGame/NickelodeonKartRacers'' and there wouldn't be DLC after launch...that is, until [[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2021/09/15/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-qa-with-ludocity-ceo-joel-nystrom an interview conducted by GameInformer]] confirmed that it ''is'' coming after all.
534** The base roster is capped off with [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Aang]], [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra Korra]] and the fan-favorite [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Toph]].
535** Ladies and gentlemen, Franchise/{{Garfield}}!
536** The roster's first playable main villain eventually came, and it's none other than ''[[Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles the Shredder]]''.
537** When it seemed like the initial hype had vanished, in comes the announcement of three new DLC fighters. [[WesternAnimation/RockosModernLife Rocko]], [[WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutronBoyGenius Hugh Neutron]], and the highly requested [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot Jenny]]. Even better, Jenny's available starting right now, for free!
538** The June 6th update. Not only are we getting an items system, but the game ''finally'' has voice acting for the characters. And they managed to bring back almost all of the original and current voice actors to boot.
539** And now it's getting a sequel, baby! Complete with Squidward, Jimmy Neutron, and the other two Ninja Turtles finally coming!
540** If that's not exciting enough, we're also getting a LimitBreak for each character!
541** Plankton's coming as well!
542* ''VideoGame/NickelodeonKartRacers 3: Slime Speedway''? Sounds like it'll be the same old...But what's this? ''Actual'' voice acting at launch for once? Over 40 characters? Extensive customization options that can let you put any character in any kart? This might be the best ''Kart Racers'' yet and redeem the series!
543* ''[[VideoGame/NicktoonsUnite Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots]]''? Another [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames lame]] Nick game? ...what's this? [[WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow Stimpy]] and [[WesternAnimation/RockosModernLife Rocko]] are playable? Wow, Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} still remembers that they exist!
544** As for the following game: "[[WesternAnimation/InvaderZim Zim and Dib]]!??!"
545** Then ''VideoGame/NicktoonsMLB'' made fans happy with the inclusion of characters from WesternAnimation/InvaderZim, WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender, and WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow (including Powdered Toast Man).
546* Well, E3 seems to be going all right, as does Square, still how are they gonna top the Final Fantasy VII rema- A SEQUEL TO ''[[VideoGame/NieR NIER]]''?! WITH PLATINUM GAMES DEVELOPING?!? WE ARE DEFINITELY GONNA BE LOVIN' THIS SHIT!!!!!
547* It has been 16 years since ''VideoGame/NiGHTSIntoDreams'' was released, and that remake survey... Holy crap! [=NiGHTS=] is being remade in HD for Platform/PlayStation3, Platform/Xbox360, and PC? The original [[Platform/SegaSaturn Saturn]] graphics can be used as well?! YIPPEEE!!!
548* It would seem series like ''VideoGame/DaytonaUSA'', ''Scud Race'', and ''Virtua Racing'' would lie dormant... until the aptly named ''[[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896834116/the-90s-arcade-racer 90's Arcade Racer]]'' filled the void by being a modern GenreThrowback to all three! Fans of these classic arcade games who had been holding out for ''anything'' rejoiced.
549* ''VideoGame/NieR'' is getting a sequel, and Creator/YokoTaro is still at the reins. Oh and it is hammered out by Creator/PlatinumGames.
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553* Creator/SquareEnix has revealed a new RPG for the Platform/NintendoSwitch, ''VideoGame/OctopathTraveler''. That's nice but it doesn't sound like anything specia-wait, did you just say that it's being made by the same people behind the ''VideoGame/BravelyDefault'' series? AND ARE THOSE 16-BIT SPRITES?!
554* ''VideoGame/OkageShadowKing'' got a re-release on the [=PS4=] in HD after over a decade of nothing, Stan, it's great to have you back.
555* ''VideoGame/{{Okami}}'' is getting a [[VideoGame/{{Okamiden}} sequel]]? Amaterasu isn't the protagonist? Then why would you even bother playing it- OH JAPANESE GODS THAT PUPPY IS ADORABLE- Well, the franchise ''does'' need to be supported...
556** And now the first game is being remade in HD for [=PS3=]. Yes! Capcom, all my money!
557* A sequel to ''VideoGame/OnePiecePirateWarriors'' so soon after the first? I don't know, sounds kind of rus- Post Timeskip Straw Hats?! Playable Eneru?! Playable Kuma, Perona, and Smoker?! Playable [[EnsembleDarkhorse Trafalgar Law?!!!]] Take my money Namco! (and yes, it's confirmed for a US release).
558* This was basically the entire ''VideoGame/{{Overwatch}}'' fandom's reaction to Roadhog's Chain Hook getting fixed and Hanzo's Scatter Arrow being removed.
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562* ''VideoGame/PennyArcadeAdventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8apZyCLGPY&feature=related The first trailer of the game]] was met with negative and skeptical response, most criticism directed towards the ugly 3D modeling, and the fact that [[NeverTrustATrailer it looked like a generic action game (when actually it turned out to be an RPG)]]. But upon seeing [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_fk4WPNZq8 this trailer]], fans immediately wanted in.
563** And then after poor sales of Episode 2, and Hothead Games turning their attention to ''VideoGame/{{Deathspank}}'', development of Episode 3 was ceased and the story had to be continued in written form, which pissed off fans...until 2011, when Zeboyd Games announced that they would be continuing the series, and in [[{{Retraux}} 16-bit form]]. Aside from the fact that the next episodes won't be released for [=PS3=], fan response has been highly positive.
564* After a lackluster SpiritualSuccessor, and its successively better ports and expansions in regards to ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarUniverse'' to ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'', finally in late 2011 we will have ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2''.
565** After seven long years, it's finally happening; [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVmGFrc3_Pg The game is releasing in the West for Xbox One and PC in Spring 2020!]] Even better? It will have all of the content it was already amounting for years right from the start!
566* Shame that despite the popularity of ''[[VideoGame/PhantomBreaker Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds]]'', it has been about a decade already and the original ''Phantom Breaker'' is still stuck in Japan and may never get an English release and [=7sixty=]'s plans to localize it fell under. May as well import a copy of ''Phantom Breaker: Ex''--Hold up, someone's [[https://www.gematsu.com/2020/10/phantom-breaker-omnia-announced-for-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc finally]] going to bring an updated version of ''Extra'' [[LateExportForYou OVERSEAS]], with NEW FEATURES, ''DUAL-AUDIO SUPPORT'', AND '''''WILL BE RELEASING ON 8TH GEN CONSOLES AND PC'''''??? Finally, ''VideoGame/Asuka120Percent''[='=]s spiritual successor won't be lost in localization limbo anymore! THANK YOU!
567* ''VideoGame/PlanetSide 2'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBCp_rgAkfc has been announced]], it's rumored to be free-to-play, and [[http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/02/15/pc-gamer-planetside-2-cover/ PC Gamer's distributing beta keys in their April 2012 issue?]] OH GOD YES, SIGN ME UP NOW!
568* ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank'', ''VideoGame/JakAndDaxter'', '''and''' ''VideoGame/SlyCooper'' are appearing in ''VideoGame/PlaystationMoveHeroes''? YES. I don't care if it's for the Playstation Move, I WANT THIS.
569* Creator/Level5 just announced ''VideoGame/ProfessorLayton'' [[CrossOver vs.]] ''Franchise/AceAttorney''. Those who knew one game but not the other went "wut". Those who knew both games? [[SugarWiki/AndTheFandomRejoiced This]], and [[YourHeadAsplode this]].
570** Not true. Even people who had no idea what exactly ''VideoGame/ProfessorLayton'' is about went gaga when the news came up on the ''Franchise/AceAttorney''-centric Court-Record Forums. This may have something to do with the fact that the game will feature voice-acting and full-motion-cutscenes, something ''Franchise/AceAttorney'' fans have been begging for for ''years''.
571** The fact that Phoenix and Maya are returning after 3 years of absence doesn't hurt, either.
572** IT'S GONNA BE FOR THE [[Platform/Nintendo3DS 3DS]]. That's gonna make it even BETTER! Solving puzzles and listening to hilarious and informal statements. AND THEN CAME THE REVERED TOUCH SCREEN.
573*** But we all know that since Capcom [[NoExportForYou refused to localize]] ''Gyakuten Kenji 2''/''Ace Attorney Investigations 2'', we'll never get this, the bast- [[http://www.gamesradar.com/tgs-2011-professor-layton-vs-ace-attorney-confirmed-release-outside-japan/ wait, it's coming out in America?]] WE LOVE YOU FOREVER, CAPCOM AND LEVEL 5!
574*** I guess LetsPlay/{{Chuggaaconroy}} [[https://twitter.com/chuggaaconroy/status/291718866327961600 was wrong after all...]]
575* The fact that Creator/ObsidianEntertainment will be doing ''VideoGame/PillarsOfEternity'' without a traditional publisher means it will be safe from the ExecutiveMeddling that plagued many of their earlier titles, especially ''VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublicIITheSithLords''.
576* ''VideoGame/PAYDAYTheHeist'' had team AI, which were functional but had a lot of problems that made them fall under ArtificialStupidity. ''PAYDAY 2'' was announced to have no friendly AI in order to let the developers focus more on the co-op aspects of the game. Many fans were disappointed to hear the news and pleaded with Overkill to include team AI. After months of speculation and asking, Overkill announced that the game will have friendly AI.
577** When they added microtransactions to ''VideoGame/PAYDAY2'', people were all up in arms, citing a loss of faith in [=OVERKILL=]. However, in Update 100, they announced they were ''removing'' the microtransactions, and this gained peoples' trust back.
578** "Oh, look. [=OVERKILL=]'s announcing a new [=DLC=]. Again. Guess they're back to their paid-content floo-[[Creator/RonPerlman RON FRIGGIN' PERLMAN]] as a playable character?!?"
579* Shame that while the PC version of ''VideoGame/{{PowerSlave}}'' is available on Steam and GOG.com, its [=PlayStation=] or Saturn version was never re-released in any official capcity and it's an oft-forgotten predecessor of 3D Metroidvanias many never got to play, that and the fan-made ''[=PowerSlave=] EX'' project was quickly taken down only weeks after it was released. May as well look for a back-up copy of ''EX'' on tor--[[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/08/powerslave-exhumed-announced-for-pc Nightdive Studios has finally gotten the rights to the game]] and are releasing a new KEX Engine port based of the console version like they did with ''VideoGame/{{Turok}}'' and ''VideoGame/Doom64'', ''AND COMBING BOTH'' '''''PLAYSTATION AND SATURN VERSIONS' FEATURES''''' ''FOR THIS NEW PORT?!'' PRAISE BE TO NIGHTDIVE AND KING RAMSES!
580* ''VideoGame/ProjectSpark'' huh? That's interesting. [[TemptingFate Nothing too get excited abo-]][[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QdvGD2fQy8 HOLYSHITISTHATCONKER?!?]]
581* There's a new start-up gaming company called [[PunnyName Playtonic Games]]? I see. While there's always a need for a new name in the industry, I'm not sure that they'd have anything interesting to offer... They're a band of employees from Creator/{{Rare}}'s hay day? AND their first game, ''VideoGame/YookaLaylee'', is going to be a SpiritualSuccessor to ''VideoGame/BanjoKazooie''?
582** Said SpiritualSuccessor [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-hom8yJkbw is getting a sequel!]] And it'll be a 2D Platformer akin to the ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountry'' series with a ThreeQuartersView overworld!
583* After so long and and people giving up on a sequel, ''VideoGame/Psychonauts2'' IS A REALITY!
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587* ''VideoGame/RadiantHistoria'', a relatively obscure but well revered Atlus JRPG for the DS is seeing a 3DS remake! It's difficult to overstate how good this game's story, music, and mechanics are and veterans are not only getting an even bigger and gorgeous second dose, this also represents another chance at marketing to newcomers. '''YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSS!!!'''
588* After '''''years''''' of ''VideoGame/{{Ray|Series}}Force'' fans yearning it to be playable in any shape or form, the prototype of ''R-GEAR'', the lost sequel to ''[=RayForce=]'', has been [[http://www.gamengai.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28052#p28052 unearthed]] and will fixed up with the help of an ex-Taito programmer that held onto the prototype to be fully playable (but NoEnding though)! YES! '''YES!''' '''''YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!'''''
589* A PC version of ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins?'' Oh brother, they'll probably shit all over it with draconian UsefulNotes/{{DRM}}...wait a minute, there's no DRM? At all? YES!
590** ''Rayman Origins'' ITSELF was this. A new Rayman game '''that's actually a '''''2D sidescrolling platformer''''' and '''''not''''' a Rabbids game? Characters and enemies from the classic games returning, including Polokus''' (renamed to Bubble Dreamer, but still), '''Globox, Teensies and '''''MR. DARK'''''? Globox and the Teensies are '''''FULLY PLAYABLE'''''?''' '''''HELL YES!!!'''''
591** Due to being overshadowed at released due to major games like ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'', ''Skyrim'', and ''VideoGame/ModernWarfare3'', many thought we wouldn't see another ''Rayman'' title. So imagine everyone's surprise when a trailer for '''''ANOTHER''''' ''Rayman'' game, called ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends'', was leaked just weeks before E3 2012. Two words: '''''ONLINE GAMEPLAY'''''. And three months later, during Gamescom, four words hit everyone over the head that made Nintendo fans cry with joy: '''''EXCLUSIVELY ON WII U!'''''
592*** Xbox 360 and [=PS3=] ''Rayman'' fans wept with joy when the title was announced to be multiplatform (Nintendo ''Rayman'' fans just wept).
593** ''VideoGame/{{Rayman}}'' fans were ecstatic when the September 10th Ubi-forward stream revealed that he would be playable in ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsSparksOfHope'' via a later DLC, which would mark the first time he's been playable in a ''Rabbids'' game in a long time.
594* Time to replay some of the ''VideoGame/MegaManLegends'' seeing that Capcom has given up it and they don't care about ''3'' anymor--wait is this "''Red Ash''" about...? Wait, that artstyle, the themes, could it be--Wait, EXPIES OF MEGA MAN, ROLL, TRON BONNE, AND TIESEL!! YES! IT'S BACK! MEGA MAN LEGENDS IS BEING RESURRECTED IN THE FORM OF RED ASH!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!
595* After 6 years and a few false starts, a sequel to ''VideoGame/RedDeadRedemption'' was finally announced! It says something about the anticipation for a game when all you need is a single piece of artwork. [[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/oct/17/red-dead-redemption-2-teasing-image-rockstar The Guardian]] said it best:
596--> ''Big companies pump millions of dollars into events like E3 or Gamescom to ensure a huge audience for their meticulously designed teaser trailers. They set up hashtags, get prominent [=YouTubers=] onboard, roll out pan-global campaigns from 24-hour command centres, then obsess over every column inch of coverage. Rockstar changed its logo colour.''
597* Reiko Nagase became a much beloved character in the ''VideoGame/RidgeRacer'' games, but in 5 she was dropped for a new model. Fan grabbed the TorchesAndPitchforks and the game tanked. Seeing the error of their ways Namco tried to make amends with the similar Rena Hyami. The game still sucked. Then Reiko made a return in the PSP, XBOX and [=PS3=] games, AndThereWasMuchRejoicing.
598* ''VideoGame/RiseOfTheTriad'' [[http://www.strategyinformer.com/news/19242/quakecon-2012-apogee-announces-the-return-of-rise-of-the-triad is getting a remake?]] It'll probably be ruined like ''[[VideoGame/DukeNukemForever Duke Nukem Forev]]''-wait, it has all the weapons, all the powerup modes, the original sounds and music if you don't like the new ones, the LudicrousGibs are ''even more ludicrous'', and '''it still has giant floating coins and Scott's Mystical Head'''? And to top it all off, it's only going to cost $15 at release? '''[[BigYes YES!]] [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment YES!]] OH GOD, [[RuleOfThree YES!]]'''
599* ''VideoGame/{{Robocraft}}'' is getting an update yet again. New carbon 6 tier 10 [=SMGs=], which is nice since we already had the megabot version. New carbon armor cubes classed as cosmetic items, meaning they'll probably have to be bought using the premium curren-- Wait, it's available in free currency? With lettered blocks? And we have all the electroplates shapes added to tier 10, and they get overclocking?! Classic mode set at overclock level 4? LEAVE GAME BUTTON? PRAISE THE HEAVENS!
600* When "VideoGame/GuitarHero" got its fans rejoicing, [[DuelingGames rival series]] ''VideoGame/RockBand'' pulled this off as well.
601** ''VideoGame/{{LEGO|AdaptationGame}} Rock Band''. Harmonix managed to secure the approval with two Music/{{Queen}} songs, the ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' theme, and "[[Music/{{Europe}} The Final Countdown]]", among others. And the announcement that its songs can be exported to the main ''Rock Band'' games.
602** The game also has Lego-ized likenesses of some bands playing their songs (and their songs only[[note]]Blame [[VideoGame/GuitarHero the Kurt Cobain incident]] for that.[[/note]])--including Music/{{Queen}} with ''Freddy Mercury'', plus Lego Music/DavidBowie, Lego [[Music/TheStooges Iggy Pop]], and Music/TheBeatles. For the last, they have full recreations of the places The Beatles themselves performed at, and the Sgt. Pepper uniforms were pure want.
603** There was lastly an absolutely epic DLC, including Music/{{Megadeth}}'s "Rust In Peace", Music/{{Rush|Band}}'s "Moving Pictures", Music/JimiHendrix's "Axis: Bold as Love" and "Are You Experienced" and massive song packs of Music/{{Queen}}, Music/TheWho, Music/IronMaiden and more. There was even a Music/LadyGaga track pack, with [[WesternAnimation/SouthPark Cartman's]] cover of "Poker Face". If you buy all the ''Rock Band'' games and download all the DLC you will have over 2000 songs.
604*** "You Should Be Dancing" by Music/TheBeeGees doesn't seem like much of a comparison, except it was the first song in almost three years to have a ''bass'' solo.
605** The Rock Band Network. Simply put, you get to download the same software that Harmonix use to make Rock Band songs, and an artist can use it to make charts and program character animations for one of their own songs, or they can pay for a charting company to do it for them. If it's good enough, it gets released into the store, and you get a cut of the profits. The ''Rock Band'' forums went insane at this announcement.
606** For ''Rock Band 3'', the announcement of the keyboard peripheral, the announcement of the Pro Guitar mode, three-part vocal harmonies, compatibility with the whole 2000-song back catalogue, and an epic setlist which included "[[Music/LynyrdSkynyrd Free Bird]]", "[[Music/{{Queen}} Bohemian Rhapsody]]", "[[Music/OzzyOsbourne Crazy Train]]", "[[Music/{{Dio}} Rainbow in the Dark]]", "[[Music/TheDoors Break On Through (To The Other Side)]]", and "[[Music/JimiHendrix Crosstown Traffic]]", kicked up a storm.
607** In January 2015, almost two years after Harmonix announced an end to their regular DLC releases, they suddenly put new DLC tracks up for purchase. Combined with earlier surveys containing questions about bringing back ''Rock Band'' circulating, and some interviews where Harmonix employees expressed interest in continuing the series, rumors of a new ''Rock Band'' being in the works began floating about. Come March 2015, Harmonix finally sets the record straight -- ''Rock Band 4'' is indeed in production, and will be out later in 2015. The time to form a band and rock the world once more is coming soon.
608** The new tracks coming to ''Rock Band 4'' have generated some hype as well.
609*** Some of the more notable on-disc titles include "Light Up the Night" by Music/TheProtomen, "Suspicious Minds" by Music/ElvisPresley, and "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" by Music/{{Cake}}.
610*** For downloadable songs, "September" by Music/EarthWindAndFire and "My Own Eyes" by Music/WeirdAlYankovic has people excited.
611** After a long wait, Harmonix confirmed that ''Rock Band 3''[='=]s songs can be imported into ''Rock Band 4''. And ''every song'' makes it -- there are no cuts for any reason.
612* [[Creator/NipponIchi NIS America]] is bringing UsefulNotes/RPGMaker FES on Platform/Nintendo3DS over for an American release. Repeat: ''[[CueTheFlyingPigs A HANDHELD RPG MAKER GAME IS GETTING AN AMERICAN RELEASE!]]''
613* In the 13/02 Nintendo Direct: Huh. This direct isn't really interesting so far- wait a minute... Is that an UpdatedRerelease of ''VideoGame/RuneFactory4''?! AND A CONFIRMATION OF RUNE FACTORY 5 BEING IN DEVELOPMENT?! After seven long years, it can finally be said for sure: '''[[VideoGame/RuneFactory RUNE FACTORY]] LIVES!'''
614** Man, it sucks that Rune Factory 5 won't have same-sex marriage even though that was introduced in '''Pioneers of Olive Town''' and the remake of '''Friends of Mineral Town.''' Guess we'll have to-- is that an animated cutscene of the female PC marrying one of the bachelorettes?! And the male PC is having a romantic conversation with one of the bachelors?! We finally got it in the West, folks! And there'll be a patch for later on so Japanese players won't miss out.
615** If you thought we'd have to wait years for a new Rune Factory game like last time, have I got good news for you: TWO new games are announced to be in development, a spin-off game called Rune Factory: Project Dragon (title is pending, trailer [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaFkZQ-IWi0 here]]) and the next mainline game, Rune Factory 6!
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619* A ''ComicBook/ScottPilgrim'' video game? Meh, even with the source material, it's still a [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames licensed game]]...wait, it's going to be done in a {{Retraux}} style à la ''Kunio-kun''? With music by Music/{{Anamanaguchi}}, and artwork by Creator/PaulRobertson of ''Pirate Baby's Cabana Battle'' fame? Sign me up!
620** The upcoming [=DLC=] for ''VideoGame/ScottPilgrimVsTheWorldTheGame'' will add Scott's roommate [[StraightGay Wallace]] [[PromotedToPlayable Wells]] and, ''finally'', some much-needed online multi-player for only 400 Microsoft Points roughly two years after its initial release. Every ''Scott Pilgrim'' fans' prayers are finally answered.
621** Sadly, the game was delisted in 2014 despite a popular following. Then in 2020 Ubisoft announced a re-release, also including a [[Platform/NintendoSwitch Nintendo console version]] for the first time.
622** Those who would want a more permanent option for the re-release were pleased when Limited Run Games announced not one, not two, but ''three'' limited edition releases, with an alternate box art drawn by Bryan Lee O'Malley himself!
623* Oh, look. Another update for ''VideoGame/SeaOfThieves''. Wonder what details they’ll show— wait, WHAT?! Captain Jack Sparrow?! DISNEY collaborating with Rareware?! There’s a story campaign expansion and it’s not just a guest appearance?! HELL YEAH!
624* Fans originally weren't happy that ''VideoGame/SDGundamGGeneration Cross Rays'' was only going to focus on ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing'', ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED'', ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam00'', ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamIronBloodedOrphans'', and extra works related to those. Thankfully, it has been announced that ''Anime/AfterWarGundamX'', ''Anime/TurnAGundam'', and ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamAGE'' will also be featured...as DLC, but still!
625* Okay, they already did a dub of the anime of ''VideoGame/SengokuBasara'', and they're bringing the game to western countries too. Let's hope they won't name it ''Devil Kings'' agai--they're actually calling it ''Sengoku Basara'' now! Finally!
626** Now that it's confirmed, let's hope they won't mess up the voice acting agai-- Wait, what? Creator/{{Reuben|Langdon}} [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry Langdon]] is cast as Masamune?! [[MemeticMutation My guns are already on!]]
627* Similarly to ''Franchise/SilentHill'', fans might have just completely given up on ''VideoGame/MetalGear'' especially after the disastrous ''VideoGame/MetalGearSurvive'' and the debacle between Konami and Creator/HideoKojima. All of the sudden, in Playstation Showcase, Konami made an announcement of a remake of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater'', the most beloved of all ''Metal Gear'' games. Nope, it's not a pachinko machine, it's ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_owZdwjvCe4 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater]]'', a full-blown remake! Also featuring [[RoleReprise returning voice actors]] of [[Creator/DavidHayter the original]]! And cross platform! And also bundled with a collection of the classic ''Metal Gear'' titles! Perhaps there may be some dent because Kojima is no longer involved, but you sure kept us waiting, Snake and ''Metal Gear''!
628* It's too bad that ''VideoGame/ShadowComplex'' is stuck on Xbox 360 without so much as a [=PlayStation=] 3 or PC release. There's backwards compatible version for Xbox One, but it's a missed opportunity to really show what the eighth generation consoles are capabl--you're gonna re-release the game on Xbox One, [=PlayStation=] 4, and PC after all, [[https://www.epicgames.com/shadowcomplex/ with updated graphics and new content to boot]]?! AND YOU'RE GIVING THE PC VERSION OUT '''[[http://www.polygon.com/2015/12/3/9846660/shadow-complex-remastered-ps4-xbox-one-windows FOR FREE]]''' DURING THE HOLIDAYS?! WHERE DO WE SIGN UP TO BE PART OF THE RESTORATION?!
629* Another TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}} video game? It's just gonna be another bland FPS- What? [[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1613260297/shadowrun-returns Jordan Weisman's running the show? And it's gonna be a turn-based RPG?]] Damnit - where'd I put my credit card?
630* ''[[VideoGame/{{Shantae}} Shantae: Risky's Revenge]]'' [[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=94588574 appearing on Steam Greenlight for PC]]! Hurry up and vote for this game's PC release!
631* [[Creator/JakeKaufman Jake "virt" Kaufman's]] track record was already amazing. There was no doubt that he would make sure that the soundtrack for ''VideoGame/ShovelKnight'' was also amazing. However, the announcement that Manami Matsumae, best known for her work on the first ''VideoGame/{{Mega Man|1}}'' game, would compose two tracks for the game assured in the minds of many that what they once thought would be only an amazing soundtrack, would actually end up being LEGENDARY!
632** So, after a [[DevelopmentHell long waiting period]], let's see what that Yacht Club Games stream is about that's interesti--the amiibos give Plague, Dread and King Knight some new outfits? Mona's playable in ''Showdown''? ''Treasure Trove'', the amiibo and ''Showdown'' all release on December 2019? There's finally '''going to be a sequel'''? For shovelry!
633* Hideo Kojima and Guillermo Del Toro [[VideoGame/SilentHills welcome you back to Silent Hill]]. [[SubvertedTrope Or at least,]] [[WhatCouldHaveBeen they were...]]
634* After ''years'' of being a target of ridicule and being in a slump, Konami unveiled ''Franchise/SilentHill: Transmission'', a live stream event. But people were still skeptical and approached with caution... only to be completely blown away with ''three brand new games announcement'': ''Townfall'', ''Ascension'', and ''f'', with the last one having the involvement of Creator/Ryukishi07 (of the ''Franchise/WhenTheyCry'' series) for story writing. Furthermore, the ultimate classic ''VideoGame/SilentHill2'' was announced to get a HD remake (not just remaster), with the return of Music/AkiraYamaoka as composer. Needless to say, even a majority of decriers of Konami threw their arms to the air in joy, with hopes that this is what's needed for ''Silent Hill'' to return to its former glory.
635* This was pretty much what happened when fans of ''VideoGame/TheSims'' learned that ''Sims 3: Pets'' would include ''unicorns''. Rejoicing grew even louder when it was revealed the player could actually control the pets directly, something players had wanted since ''Unleashed'' and ''Sims 2: Pets''. Originally, there was groaning at the notion that the game featured all the same animals as ''2: Pets''. Even more so when it was revealed there were no werewolves in this one.
636** ''The Sims 4'' is getting a vampire pack? Well, it looks really cool, but we still don't have toddlers - wait, there was a free patch? A free patch ''WITH TODDLERS?!'' They're not part of a paid pack? Finally! LET US REJOICE!
637* Haven't heard much from ''VideoGame/SinAndPunishment''. It's a shame only Japan got that game and - what's this? Treasure are making a '''''sequel'''''?! And it's going to be released '''WORLDWIDE?!'''
638* Fans of ''VideoGame/{{Slender}}'' went absolutely crazy when it was announced that the sequel, ''The Arrival'', would have a story penned by [[WebVideo/MarbleHornets Troy Wagner, Tim Sutton, and Joseph DeLage]].
639* ''VideoGame/SlimeRancher'': 1.3.0 is set to introduce Drones, which are Slime Science Gadgets you can place around your ranch to maintain it for you. Harvest food? Feed slimes? Store or sell plorts? You name it, they'll do it for you so you can explore away from your ranch for longer than two days at a time. The kicker? [[http://forums.monomipark.com/download/file.php?id=1387&sid=63d8d5d9534a32dfbc0cea764235a708 They're absolutely adorable]]--they're basically little wind-up worker bees that sleep on flowers. And you can make them even more adorable [[https://i.redd.it/9kcywj6om6911.png by dressing them up with fashion pods.]] To say it's one of the most anticipated updates is putting it lightly.
640* An RTS based on ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'' published by a relatively unknown publisher. Oh boy...wait, Nymeria's Landing? ''Aegon I Targaryen''! '''WAR OF THE USURPER!!!''' Okay, the pitchforks will be on standby.
641* ''[[VideoGame/SoulSeries Soulcalibur V]]''? Yeah, I'm definitely getting it but I hope we get a good [[GuestFighter guest character]] this time--[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNMnZyQLOBA wait.]] ''Is that '''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII Ezio]] [[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedBrotherhood Auditore]]''' leaping at Nightmare with his hidden blade!?'' ''Soulcalibur V'' has officially jumped to day one purchase!
642** To put it another way, in a series where all guests (barring [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link]] in the [=GameCube=] version of ''II'') are divisive (mostly for not matching the atmosphere of the series, as seen most famously with ''Franchise/StarWars'' characters in ''IV''), the announcement (and even the ''hints'', in the form of a leaked character select screenshot) of Ezio led to a ''massive'' JustHereForGodzilla reaction.
643*** As it turned out, this was pretty much ''why'' Ezio was picked -- he had runaway popularity (and had yet to suffer from {{Sequelitis}} when Namco Bandai first cooperated with Ubisoft on this) in the West ''and'' is probably the only guest character who so completely fit the atmosphere of the ''Soul'' games, thanks to his own native setting of Renaissance Italy.
644* ''VideoGame/Splatoon1'':
645** The 1.3.0 patch {{nerf}}ed the Kraken, which was getting flack for being a GameBreaker.
646** News of the August 6, 2015 update, which includes more options for battling with friends, the ability to make teams, new clothes, a raise to the level cap and top score on battle mode, and new weapons like a [[ImprobableWeaponUser bucket]] and an ''[[GatlingGood ink gatling gun]]'', caused many people to be excited.
647** A ''Manga/SquidGirl'' costume? Aw, that'll never come to America... wait... ''it is?!'' THE INVASION HAS BEGUN!
648** So what's the theme for the fourth American Splatfest? [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Autobots vs. Decepticons]]?! And the shirts use their faction symbols?! Transform and roll out!
649* ''VideoGame/Splatoon2'':
650** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBr6GqyuWnA The announcement of the Octo Expansion]]. A second story campaign with an Octoling protagonist, as well as allowing Octolings as playable characters in multiplayer, were both features that fans had wanted since the release of the first game. Sweet, we've wanted that for eons! But it doesn't say the release date. Oh well, maybe we'll learn at the E3 Nintendo Direct? Nope. I guess we'll be waiting a while. Huh, the game's producer showed up at the ''Splatoon 2'' World Championships later that day to make an announcement. I wonder what it-- ''[[https://youtu.be/_N-v7hSVtJQ?t=3760 available tomorrow]]''!?
651** 3.0 update, huh? Hmm... New weapons, new stages, old stages. Business as usual, ho-hum-- ''Callie's coming back?!'' [[https://twitter.com/frostykat_ray/status/976619067258867713 This tweet]] about sums up the fans' reaction.
652* ''VideoGame/Splatoon3'':
653** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns The game's announcement]] at the end of the February 2021 Nintendo Direct. Okay, weird desert environment? Wait, is that a Smallfry? Which means that person in the cloak is-- HOLY CARP. Okay, hold on, let's not get crazy. Most multiplayer Nintendo series only have one entry per console, so this is probably a second DLC campaign or a spin-off. Yep, that Inkling is probably just taking the train to... wait, this isn't Inkopolis! Oh yeah, we're heading back into the ink, squiddos!
654* Related to the entry concerning the European [[Platform/PlaystationNetwork Playstation Store]] and its [[NoExportForYou enormous lack of]] [=PSOne=] Classics, it's been confirmed, as a reply to [[http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/09/05/heads-up-game-store-update-5th-september-2012/ the second comment]] (see [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ATFR_DrSeuss-ish_Comment_Reveals_Spyro_8514.JPG here]] for the comment alone[[note]]comments on the european PS blog get removed after a while[[/note]]), that, after ''five years since the service launched'', Europe will see, in October 2012, at long last... '''''Franchise/SpyroTheDragon.''''' Freaking. Finally.
655*** And after a last-minute delay, [[http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/12/07/spyro-the-dragon-returns-to-psn-next-week/ the trilogy is finally coming.]][[note]](By the way, the user "[=AlexPSN89=]" mentioned in the link is known here as {{Tropers/AlexSora89}}.)[[/note]]
656* In order to hype up their E3 presence, THQ Nordic made an out-of-the-blue announcement that [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swQBJj251d4 they plan to remake]] ''VideoGame/SpongeBobSquarePantsBattleForBikiniBottom''! And it'll feature [[WhatCouldHaveBeen content that was cut from the original game]], including the Robo-Squidward boss fight!
657** As a part of their 10-year celebration stream, THQ Nordic revealed the trailer for a brand-new ''[=SpongeBob=]'' game called ''WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants: The Cosmic Shake'', in which you can get skins for his many incarnations like Sponge-Gar and [=SnailBob=]! The kicker? It's developed by Purple Lamp, the company behind ''Battle For Bikini Bottom'''s remake.
658* After the success of ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootNSaneTrilogy'', people were hoping that the original Spyro trilogy would get the same treatment. [[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/spyro-the-dragon-remaster-for-ps4-coming-this-year/1100-6456753/ Looks like 2018 should be a good year for them]].
659** The ''VideoGame/SpyroReignitedTrilogy'' is coming to [=PS4=]... and XBOX One!? That is just perfect!
660** AND Creator/TomKenny is reprising his role as Spyro!? HECK. YES.
661* A new ''VideoGame/{{SSX}}'' game? Eh, that's not that impressive. Wait, is that "It's Tricky?" by Music/RunDMC playing? Oh damn!
662** Is that Moby? And he has his dreadlocks back? Yes! Oh my God!
663* ''VideoGame/{{Stalker}} 2'' is announced? How is it even possible? Maybe it's just an illusion created by the Wish Granter?
664* Blizzard has announced ''[=StarCraft=] Remastered'', an UpdatedReRelease of ''VideoGame/StarCraftI'', with remastered graphics & audio on the same ol' beloved gameplay; fans of the classic [=SC1=] experience, be ready to revisit your first adventures in the Koprulu Sector!
665* Blizzard has recently announced that Robert Clotworthy will be reprising his role as the Terran hero Jim Raynor in ''VideoGame/StarCraftII'', after an earlier announcement that he would not.
666** What do you mean they changed Kerrigan's voice actor? What is this-- wait, [[Series/BattlestarGalactica2003 Tricia Helfer]] is now voicing her? Awe''SOME''!
667** It was confirmed that the sequel would pick up on all the plot threads left dangling from the expansion, even that one that only appeared in a special bonus mission you could only access by performing an arcane ritual at 3am on the vernal equinox or something.
668** Hell, the announcement of ''VideoGame/StarCraftII'' '''period''' counts as this. Tychus Findlay said it for millions of ''Franchise/StarCraft'' players worldwide when it happened: "Hell, ''it's about time''."
669* So ''VideoGame/StarlinkBattleForAtlas'' is a toys to life space combat game. Whatever. Wait, the Nintendo Switch version has ''[[Franchise/StarFox Fox McCloud]]'' as a GuestFighter?! He can be used for the entire game, and even has his own missions?! Let's rock and roll!
670* ''VideoGame/StarTrekOnline'':
671** Man, there's too much combat, there's not enough Klingon content, this is gonna suck [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames as usual]]-- '''[[http://trekmovie.com/2009/12/21/leonard-nimoy-joins-star-trek-online-voice-cast-watch-behind-the-scenes-nimoy-video/ LEONARD NIMOY?!?!]]''' ''[[{{Squee}} WANT.]]''
672** Michael Dorn voicing Ambassador Worf in "Sphere of Influence", and the updated face model for Worf that now actually looks like him (since Dorn gave Cryptic permission to use his face). Even more rejoicing occurred when people discovered they'd also had him rerecord the existing voiceovers for Worf.
673** Expansion 2: Delta Rising. New Bridge Officers! New Voyager Interior! New Intrepid model! Harry Kim returns! Level 60! Tier Six Ships! Mark 14 Gear! It's DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
674* In one of the latest trailers for ''VideoGame/StarWarsTheOldRepublic'', it's revealed that one of the Empire missions will be investigating ''[[VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublic Darth Revan's]]'' secret facility. And at the end of the trailer, before the title, the shadow of a cloaked figure is looking over a familar mask...And then then [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RvzAegESow someone else appears after the title]].
675-->Interjection: Silence meatbags!
676* ''VideoGame/{{Strife}}'' [[https://doom64ex.wordpress.com/2014/12/10/strife-veteran-edition/ is]] [[http://store.steampowered.com/app/317040/ back]], [[UpdatedRerelease and better than ever]]!!! One of the developers also happens to be the developer of ''VideoGame/Doom64 [[FanRemake EX]]'' and its features has been implemented to ''The Original Strife: Veteran Edition''!
677* So DICE is making a new game. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx4JQf8qR-k Snow, first person]], yeah yeah...wait, was that blaster fire? A crashing snowspeeder? A freaking [[HumongousMecha AT-AT]]?!? ''[[VideoGame/StarWarsBattlefront Star Wars Battlefront 3]]''!! At long last!
678* The ''[[IronicName Utopia]]'' expansion for ''VideoGame/{{Stellaris}}'', bringing in such often-requested [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential features]] as mass MindUploading for entire interstellar civilizations, true {{Hive Mind}}s, a [[HyperspaceIsAScaryPlace soul-devouring hyperspace realm full of horrors to bargain with]], and even the ability to [[SapientEatSapient eat conquered and enslaved xenos]] (complete with [[CrossesTheLineTwice a "Delicious" trait for species]])! Even the most cantankerous corners of Paradox's eccentric fanbase is feeling the enthusiasm.
679* "''Super VideoGame/StreetFighterIV''? [[SarcasmMode Great!]] As if we needed another overpriced MissionPackSequel to a ''Street Fighter'' game...Waitaminute? Dudley, Makoto, and Ibuki are going to be in it? [[VideoGame/FinalFight Guy and Cody]] too? Count me in."
680** Even better; Dudley's Rival Match is against none other than fellow boxer Balrog. After ''years'' of clamoring for this matchup to happen, you can finally flatten Balrog's punk ass... [[LetsFightLikeGentlemen in the mostly gentlemanly way possible]]. When the [[Creator/JamiesonPrice announcer]] [[AnnouncerChatter screams]], "'''THIS IS THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY!'''", [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome he isn't kidding]].
681** Going back even further, the announcement of the original ''SFIV'' was a massive moment of Fandom Rejoicing because they never expected to receive another entry in the series. Period.
682** Guess who's back in the arcade version of ''Super SFIV''? [[http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2010/sep/21/artwork-and-images-yun-and-yang-ssf4-arcade-video/ The Lee Bros., that's who!]]
683* ''VideoGame/StreetFighterV''! That is awesome! Wait a minute, IS THAT CHARLIE? HE'S NOT DEAD!
684** At long last, after years of absence from the series and only appearing in obscure crossover titles, [[VideoGame/StreetFighterAlpha Karin Kanzuki]] makes her triumphant return to the SF series, older and wiser but no less haughty.
685** And it doesn't stop there. Joining her are old [[EnsembleDarkhorse cult favorites]] Charlie Nash and Rainbow Mika, and thanks to DLC, other fan favorites such as longtime veterans [[VideoGame/StreetFighterII Guile and Balrog,]] BreakoutCharacter [[VideoGame/StreetFighterIII Ibuki]] and BreakoutVillain [[VideoGame/StreetFighterIV Juri Han]] and finally after years of demand, the return of Alex and Urien. And the best part? '''All of this DLC can be unlocked for free simply by playing the game when the characters are completed and released.'''
686** Well, the game's been out for 9 months now. There's only 22 characters, no Arcade Mode, questionable netcode, and certain iconic characters haven't been revealed yet. I guess we'll have to wait until Capcom Cup to finally hear-wait, what's Ono doing at Red Bull Battlegrounds? Oh it's just the usual crowd Shoryu-'''''AKUMA?!'''''
687** Season 3 is going to feature the return Blanka, Sakura, and Sagat, the latter two of which have been highly requested since launch. Cody is also coming back, and seems to have ditched his prison clothes and been elected as mayor.
688*** Related to Sakura, she has now ditched her schoolgirl sailor uniform in favor of an arcade worker uniform, relieving those who feared that she would never grow up after Ono's infamous "Always a highschool girl" statement.
689* It took years of patches, expansions, quality of life improvements, and gameplay overhauls to make ''VideoGame/StreetFighterV'' worth its salt. The gameplay reveal of ''VideoGame/StreetFighter6'' on the other hand won fans over in minutes, and the following details on its mechanics only kept up the momentum.
690** Many rejoiced when it was announced that ''[=SF6=]'' will take place after ''[[VideoGame/StreetFighterIII Street Fighter III 3rd Strike]]''. A common criticism of [[VideoGame/StreetFighterIV the last]] [[VideoGame/StreetFighterV two games]] -- but ''[=SFV=]'' in particular[[note]]with the ''Street Fighter III'' series being a ContestedSequel that was much later VindicatedByHistory, more players were willing to give ''Street Fighter IV'' a pass for indulging in ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' nostalgia, especially since ''SFIII'' put most of that cast [[PutOnABus on a bus]][[/note]] -- was setting everything [[AnachronicOrder before]] ''SFIII'', which not only made the continuity confusing but [[StatusQuoIsGod also contributed little to the progression of the world and characters]].
691** Luke's visual design in ''SFV'' was polarizing upon reveal, particularly his hair which looked very awkward with the game's hyper-stylized textures. His new design in ''[=SF6=]'' greatly streamlines his haircut, being more of a basic comb over, and is also better rendered with the RE Engine's hair physics.
692** After many lamented ''SFV''[='s=] absence on the Platform/XboxOne, as it was only on [=PlayStation=] and PC, ''[=SF6=]'' will be released for the Platform/XboxSeriesXAndS alongside the aforementioned [=PlayStation=] consoles and PC.
693** ''SFV'' [[ContestedSequel had been very polarizing among the fanbase]] due to its various attempts at "simplification", actively trying to make the game easier for newer players. This was particularly reflected in the mechanics, in which they "trimmed the fat" from previous games, which many believed removed elements of depth and nuance from the gameplay. The game was also heavily criticized for its lack of reliable defensive options in a game where offensive pressure was very strong. The new Drive System in ''[=SF6=]'' is essentially a love letter to the fans for all the dedication they've put into the series, as it effectively allows players to use ''every single definitive mechanic from every past game, both offensive and defensive'': [[VideoGame/StreetFighterAlpha Alpha Counters]], [[VideoGame/StreetFighterIII Parries]], [[VideoGame/StreetFighterIV Focus Attacks (including Dash Cancels)]], and [[VideoGame/StreetFighterV heavily enhanced EX Special Attacks]], all as part of one single resource via the Drive Gauge. As shown through many characters' movesets, V-Triggers and V-Skills from ''SFV'' also return, now as a part of the default character movesets (both as special moves and as super arts).
694** The emphasis on the street fighting aspect of the game, [[ArtifactTitle which had been downplayed]] over the course of ''SFIV'' and ''SFV'', was met with near-universal praise, adding to the game's style and unique aesthetic.
695** The character redesigns for returning fighters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Guile have been received positively, after some fans complained about the designs in ''SFV'' [[ItsTheSameSoItSucks not straying too far from previous games]]. Conversely, Juri's new design that harkens back to her ''SFIV'' outfit has been ''very'' well received, especially after her radical redesign for ''SFV'' divided fans for straying so far from the original.
696** The punch, kick and special move hit sound effects in ''SFV'' were noted as being underwhelming and a little “splashy” when compared to previous iterations — particularly the hard punch sound effect, which lacked the usual satisfying snap. ''[=SF6=]’s'' hit sounds have been beefed up considerably, sounding much more dramatic and, well …punchy.
697** One thing the previous game was criticized for was having extremely lacking single-player content, especially when it first launched. Possibly in response, this game includes a WideOpenSandbox in the form of World Tour mode.
698* ''VideoGame/SuikodenII'' was considered as a CultClassic back in the day but I really do not want to shell out $100 for it. Sigh, guess we'll never....wait, did you say ''[[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/04/22/looks-like-suikoden-ii-will-re-released-playstation-network/ it's getting re-released on the PlaystationNetwork!?]]'' '''''MUST! HAVE!!!'''''
699** During the Tokyo Game Show 2022, it was announced that both ''VideoGame/{{Suikoden}}'' and ''VideoGame/SuikodenII'' would be getting remastered, the first [[CompilationRerelease new-ish]] title in the franchise since 2006, and releasing in the same year as its' spiritual sequel; ''Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes''.
700* Pretty much every time the [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl Smash Bros. Dojo]] updated the site with the profile of a new character, but particularly the two third party characters, [[VideoGame/MetalGear Solid Snake]] and Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog because they were complete with character trailer videos. Sonic's in particular stands out because even if you expected it, it was still a huge deal to finally have Sonic in ''Smash Bros.'' If anyone tells you they didn't go nuts when they saw his announcement, they are ''lying''.
701** Hell, ''Brawl's'' first trailer was a long string of these: "Cool, a new Smash Bros! Whoah, [[Franchise/{{Kirby}} Meta-Knight!]] ''[[VideoGame/KidIcarus PIT?!]]'' After all these years, Pit's back! [[SpyCatsuit Zero-Suit]] [[Franchise/{{Metroid}} Samus]]? Awesome! VideoGame/{{Wario}}, cool! Wait, is that... [[VideoGame/MetalGear Snake?]] ''[[GuestFighter Snake?]]'' '''[[UnexpectedCharacter SNAAAAAAKE!]]'''
702** VideoGame/MegaManClassic in the upcoming fourth game. [[TearsOfJoy Me, crying?]] No, no, I...I just got something in my eye...
703* ''VideoGame/SwordArtOnline: Hollow Fragment'' is an UpdatedReRelease of the PSP game ''Infinity Moment'' with a new area to explore and expanded story. Alas, even as popular as the anime is overseas, [[NoExportForYou there's no way this game will find its way in the west]]...oh, wait? [[AvertedTrope It's coming to the US and Europe]]?! Better save up for a Vita!
704* ''VideoGame/{{Syndicate}}'' is getting remade [[GenreShift as a FPS?]] They're ruining our childhoods! Hey wait, it actually looks and feels like ''Syndicate'', unlike [[VideoGame/XCom that other strategy game getting a remake]]? Maybe there's hope!
705* ''VideoGame/SystemShock2'' [[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/122093-GOG-Uploads-System-Shock-2 is finally]] [[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/system-shock-2-coming-to-gog-com-steam/ coming to]] Platform/GOGDotCom and Platform/{{Steam}}! Pathetic hackers everywhere, '''REJOICE'''!!!
706* ''VideoGame/SaintsRowIV'' didn't have any of these moments right up until the E3 trailer, and the announcement of the return of several characters, including Benjamin "Motherf***ing" King and Shaundi. As in, ''VideoGame/SaintsRow2'' Shaundi.
707** In addition, Creator/KeithDavid (the voice of Julius Little from the first two games) returns as...[[AsHimself Keith David]]. Also, he's the Vice President of the United States.
708* It's a shame that ''VideoGame/SenkoNoRonde'' never got a chance in the West. Many reviewers put it down due to their lack of understanding the shoot 'em up genre, and the console games have been Xbox 360-exclusive with a sequel that remained [[NoExportForYou only in Japan and region-locked at that]], yet it was an overlooked gem...If only there was a way to rekindl—wait, Degica Games just announced that ''SENKO NO RONDE 2'' IS HAPPENING?! AND IT'S COMING OUT FOR [[Platform/PlayStation4 PLAYSTATION 4]] ''AND'' PC THROUGH [[Platform/{{Steam}} STEAM]]?! NOW WE CAN ALL BOARD OUR ROUNDERS AND DANCE WHILE SPRAYING BULLETS AT EACH OTHER ONCE MORE!
709* The announcement of ''[[VideoGame/{{Shenmue}} Shenmue III]]'''s crowdfunding campaign at Sony's E3 press conference in 2015. Up until that point in time, most people in and out of the industry thought that ''Shenmue III'' would never happen, ever. The crowdfunding campaign itself broke previous records and at the same time, broke Kickstarter due to the number of people going on board to fund the game.
710* What a shame that ''VideoGame/{{sora}}'' by pick-up an internet scumbag who purposely botched the translation and forced DRM down customers throats with it. If only there was an English patch or someth--''SORA'S'' GETTING [[http://store.steampowered.com/app/390730/ A PROPER WESTERN LOCALIZATION BY FRUITBAT FACTORY]]?! THANK YOU, QP FOR HEARING OUR PRAYERS!!!
711* Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment wants to know if [[ArcWords your soul still burns]]. That's right ''VideoGame/SoulCaliburVI'' is scheduled for 2018. Also Mitsurugi is young again and Sophitia's alive, too.
712* Man, ''[[VideoGame/TrialsOfMana Seiken Densetsu 3]]'' is never gonna be released in the US! Well, there's always the FanTranslation--wait, what's that in the E3 trailer? Wait, is that...'''TRIALS OF MANA?! SEIKEN DENSETSU 3 IS GETTING A REMAKE?!?''' Praise the Tree of Mana!! And that's not all! The ''Collection of Mana'', which consists of the original versions of the [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyAdventure first]] [[VideoGame/SecretOfMana three]] [[VideoGame/TrialsOfMana games]] is FINALLY coming to the Switch in the US today!! '''''WITH SEIKEN DENSETSU 3 FINALLY GETTING AN OFFICIAL ENGLISH TRANSLATION AND US RELEASE AFTER NEARLY 20 YEARS!!! HALLELUJAH!!!'''''
713* ''VideoGame/StarOceanTheSecondStory'' was the first game of the ''VideoGame/StarOcean'' series released in the West, and became [[FirstInstallmentWins one of the Western fanbase's most-beloved games.]] Later ''Star Ocean'' games were eventually released, some of which received {{Video Game Remake}}s or were published for new platforms. Updated versions of ''The Second Story'' were [[NoExportForYou not exported to the West]], much to the Western fans' dismay. That all changed with the announcement of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB5-fxnisbo a full remake of the entire game]] for the Playstation 4 and 5, as well as the Nintendo Switch. The game has many new features, including new sidequests, new combat mechanics allowing you to get help from teammates who aren't in the active party, visible encounters that you can fight or avoid as you choose, and the ability to choose between Japanese and English voice acting. The fanbase has collectively ''exploded'' with joy.
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717* The entire ''[[VideoGame/TheTaleOfAlltynex Tale of ALLTYNEX]]'' series getting picked up for an English release by Nyu Media slated for Fall 2012. Every Shoot 'em Up and long time SITER SKAIN fans are shedding tears of joy.
718* ''VideoGame/TalesOfMonkeyIsland''. Some fans were hesitant, seeing as the last 3D installment of the game was... well, ''VideoGame/EscapeFromMonkeyIsland''. And who's this Creator/TelltaleGames, anyway? Wait, it's Dave Grossman? Dominic Armato and Alexandra Boyd are back?? Michael Land is composing new music?!! RON BLOODY GILBERT helped out with the story?!?!
719* After a year of rumors and speculation, VideoGame/TeamIcoSeries announced ''The Team Ico Collection'', a collection of both ''VideoGame/{{Ico}}'' and '''VideoGame/ShadowOfTheColossus'' remastered in HD, locked at 30 FPS, and support for Trophies, all for the Platform/PlayStation3. Needless to say, there was much rejoicing.
720** To make matters even more wonderful we have an advert for their newest game, VideoGame/TheLastGuardian. We are so very pleased.
721** Now that it's over, E3 recently gave fans [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdZQ98mWeto a trailer that]] - wait a minute, that fortress looks familiar. Those ''landmarks'' aren't actually-? And that character can't really be--?! Holy shit, ''VideoGame/ShadowOfTheColossus'' is getting another remake with completely new graphics?!
722* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'' fans went "Ruined FOREVER!" when it was revealed that Ubisoft's favorite SpotlightStealingSquad, the [[VideoGame/RavingRabbids Rabbids]], would be {{Guest Fighter}}s in ''[[VideoGame/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesSmashUp Smash-Up]]''. Considering that the game is primarily based on the [[WesternAnimation/{{TMNT}} 2007 film]] and [[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003 2003 TV series]], it took a spotting of the Technodrome from the [[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1987 '80s cartoon]] in the Comic-Con 2009 trailer to raise back their optimism. (They're still complaining, but an improvement's an improvement.)
723** ''[[VideoGame/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesShreddersRevenge Shredder's Revenge]]'' isn't enough as a tribute to the '87 cartoon? No problem, because Konami (rare day indeed when Konami did something good despite their eternal bad rap that's sometimes justified) worked with Nickelodeon to bring back ''every single classic TMNT game'' ever (and the original Arcade editions for some that have differences!), in the form of ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-78FD9xvc0 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection]]''! Sweetening the deal is that the porting job has been done by the fan-favorite Digital Eclipse, which even added in-game guides to help deal with notoriously tricky segments like [[VideoGame/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1989 that dam level]].
724* Around the same time ''VideoGame/StreetFighterXTekken'' was revealed, ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}'' fans were treated to another game, ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkPcSe8xViw Tekken Tag Tournament 2!]]''
725** The composer of ''[=TTT=]''[='s=] soundtrack? Akitaka Tohyama, the same man responsible for the musical scores of the original ''TTT'' and ''VideoGame/KatamariDamacy''. Is it possible to smell win?
726** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STo3TH965hE The playtest.]] Fans went insane after getting a mere ''glimpse'' of some of the new [[CombinationAttack Tag Combos]].
727** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieWp4FvXxk8 AOU 2011 Trailer.]] De-aged Heihachi? Cool, cool. Jinpachi? Alright! True Ogre? Sweet! '''''[[MissingMom JUN KAZAMA?!]]''''' (''SpitTake'') '''{{SQUEE}}!'''
728** Speaking of which fan opinion of the first ''Tekken Tag'' went like this. "Yeah, ''Tekken 3'' was pretty cool, I'd be interested in seeing what this is li...what's this? Jun's one of the playable characters. Oh. ''I am getting this game.''"
729** [[RuleOfThree And for the latest game,]] "Cool, we get to wrap up the Mishima storyline, but what we want is...oh, Kazuya's mother? And she has the same mission as TheHero? Awesome, but since he returned after appearing in the first Tag game shouldn't...Jun is confirmed? IKnewIt, '''''[[BigYes YES!!!]]'''''"
730** Angel? Sweet. Kunimitsu and Michelle Chang? HOLY CRAP!!! All 3 haven't been appeared since the first Tekken Tag, as well.
731** ''Forest Law''?! '''Regular Ogre'''?! INSTANT PRE-ORDER!!!!
732** "Oh noes, there are on-disc DLC characters! Surely it will ruin the-wait, THEY'RE FREE?! '''''HARADA WE LOVE YOOOOOOUUUUUUUU!!!!!'''''"
733** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuZWXDZG2Nk A special Wii U edition]] with various Nintendo costumes? An all new Mushroom Battle mode? Play with the [[UsefulNotes/GeneralGamingGamepads Game Pad]], no TV required? Surely, you're spoiling us-- '''''WAIT, WAIT, WAIT, TEKKEN BALL IS BACK?!''''' HOLY CRAP!
734* Oh good. It looks like ''VideoGame/Tekken7'' will get an update subtitled 'Fated Retribution' which was like 'Bloodline Rebellion'. Well that opens up for the new character. Okay we're seeing that movie about the one Kazumi talked to about killing Heihachi... Wow he actually speaks...? But if it's Jinpachi, both his seiyuus are already dead, so maybe it's TheOtherDarrin... Wait, why does he sound familiar -- '''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZAp2Xd_1HM HOLY SHIT, IT'S AKUMA FROM STREET FIGHTER!?]] ''AKUMA IS CANON IN THE TEKKEN-VERSE!?'''''' And this might be heralding what ''Tekken X Street Fighter'' might look like!? Bravo, Harada, Bravo!
735** Another DLC character coming to ''7''? Why do they even bother, there's no way they can top Akuma- [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jtQGyF6ijA WHAT?!]] '''[[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters GEESE MOTHERFUCKING HOWARD?!]]''' We're basically getting ''VideoGame/SNKVsCapcom vs. Tekken''!
736* ''VideoGame/{{Terraria}}'' was thought to be unsupported, with Redigit seemingly abandoning the game after the console versions came out...and then, in January of 2013, he asked the community what they would like to see in a hypothetical update. The official forums exploded with glee, and on April 3, 2013, he confirmed the game was in development. Even missing the projected July 2013 release date hasn't dampened fan enthusiasm.
737* ''VideoGame/{{Tetris}}: The Grand Master 4''. Disillusioned TGM players thought it was going to be yet another mangled-to-fit-the-[[http://tetris.wikia.com/wiki/Tetris_Guideline Tetris-Guideline]] game with the "TGM" label slapped on it. [[http://am-show.sega.jp/jamma09/t_tgm.shtml One news story for Sega's Amusement Machine Show]] later, fans were, [[LighterAndSofter flowery graphics]] aside, excited to find out that it's a ''proper TGM game''.
738* Well, it looks like we aren't getting a new Tim....wait, WHAT? DEEP SILVER HAVE RESURRECTED FREE RADICAL DESIGN WITH TWO OF ITS ORIGINAL FOUNDERS? AND THEY'RE MAKING A NEW ''VideoGame/TimeSplitters'' GAME? TIME TO SPLIT!
739* ''VideoGame/{{Tomba}}'' is on the Playstation Store!!!!!
740* There is now, after many years, a sequel/spiritual successor to ''VideoGame/PlanescapeTorment,'' and it is being made by at least one of the original creators, and all signs point to it being awesome. Two words: ''Numenera,'' bitches. (If you're interested, take a wander over to ''VideoGame/TormentTidesOfNumenera''.)
741* Creative Assembly has announced a new VideoGame/TotalWar title. The theme? '''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i4d3ignBNQ FUCK]] [[BigYes YES!!!]]
742** The third game in the trilogy has just been revealed! Daemons of Chaos vs. Kislev with Ice Guard and Sons of Ursun lifted straight from the upcoming Old World tabletop game?!? Take my bear cava-wait, what's that guy looking at-WAIT! DID THAT MAP SAY GRAND MOTHERFUCKING CATHAY?!? HELL YES! AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, THEY ARE FINALLY HERE!
743* Fans of regular ''Franchie/TouhouProject'' {{danmaku}} acted harshly towards the announcement of ''VideoGame/TouhouHisoutensokuChoudokyuuGinyoruNoNazoOOe''. "Another fighting game...lame. WHAT'S THAT!? CIRNO!? AS A PLAYABLE CHARACTER!?!?!?!
744** [[VideoGame/YouseiDaisensouTouhouSangetsusei 12.8]]? Seriously? Can we just get to 13 already...what? It's a shooter with Cirno? And you freeze bullets?
745** Oh boy, ''[[VideoGame/TouhouShinreibyouTenDesires Touhou 13]]''. I don't know why, but I'm not very exci- YOUMU'S PLAYABLE?! SPELL PRACTICE IS BACK?!
746*** And now ''[[VideoGame/TouhouKishinjouDoubleDealingCharacter Touhou 14]]'' has been announced, and ''Sakuya is playable again!'' FINALLY.
747** North American fans rejoiced when Anime Weekend Atlanta announced that ZUN was going to be at the 2013 convention, which was his first public appearance outside of Asia.
748** Playism has announced a Localization of ''Double Dealing Character'', meaning NoExportForYou is finally averted for the first time in 20+ years, causing much rejoicing.
749*** No need to deal with import sites from now on. Starting with ''VideoGame/TouhouTenkuushouHiddenStarInFourSeasons'', [[https://www.pcgamesn.com/Touhou/Touhou-16-steam-release?amp the games will be available for purchase on Steam]].
750** ''Music/ZUNsMusicCollection'' and ''Akyu's Untouched Score'' [[http://tiramisucowboy.com/post/178979492997/updated-touhou-music-available-on-itunes-and are coming to iTunes and Google Play]]! Along with a whole slew of doujin albums!
751** Man, Creator/{{CAVE}} hasn't done anything for a long time. Wonder what happened to them-wait, ''[[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-13/cave-develops-new-touhou-project-game/.175105 what do you mean]] they're making a new Touhou game?!''
752* The ''WesternAnimation/ToxicCrusaders'' action figure reissues from [=Super7=] are great, but it doesn't seem like the franchise is getting anything new-- wait, a new BeatEmUp game by Retroware is coming for 2023? The previous ones [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames were garbage]], so I don't know about this-- The graphics are like ''[[VideoGame/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesShreddersRevenge Shredder's Revenge]]''? All of the Crusaders are playable with 4-player co-op? Both [[LoveInterest Yvonne]] ''and'' [[BrawnHilda Toxie's mom]] are [[PromotedToPlayable playable]]? There's comic book-style cutscenes with voice acting by ''Creator/TeamFourStar?'' ''Characters from other'' ''Creator/{{Troma}}'' ''properties will make cameo appearances!?'' It's clean-up time!
753* ''VideoGame/TransformersWarForCybertron''; Well, the previous Transformers games haven't been that great an- wait! Creator/PeterCullen is Optimus Prime again! It's taking place entirely on Cybertron! It's not based on any previous movies or TV series! Hot DOG!
754** Further rejoicing also came about after the reveal of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XinVIq8VN4s this awesome trailer.]]
755** Alright the sequel ''VideoGame/TransformersFallOfCybertron'' will be out in 2012. But wait there more? Dinobots! Yeah!
756*** They've managed to make Grimlock even more badass. How this is possible I don't know.
757*** His gameplay preview. In T-rex form, he chews his opponents and breathes fire. You WILL want to scream "GRIMLOCK KING!!!"
758** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnazs2t5Brg Here it is, the trailer for Fall of Cybertron.]] Yes. That is ''BRUTICUS.''
759** Okay, first we had Grimlock, now Bruticus, who's next on the list? Okay, Grimlock, Jazz, and Dinobots hashing it out with Bruticus, that's pretty cool. Hang on a minute... '''''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZazWABl0A8 IS THAT METROPLEX?!]]'''''
760* Platinum Games, the makers of ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'', are making a brand new Transformers title, ''Devastation''! [[RoleReprise And most of voice cast from the 80's cartoon is coming back for it]]!
761** Furthermore, fans got really giddy when they saw that the Transformers had their G1 appearances to match the return of the G1 [=VA=]s.
762* ''{{VideoGame/Tribes}}'' [[http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2010/10/24/hi-rez-announce-tribes-universe/ is finally getting an MMOFPS sequel]], courtesy of ''VideoGame/GlobalAgenda'' developers Hi-Rez Studios? '''[[BigYes YES!!!]]'''
763* A new ''VideoGame/TwistedMetal'' game for [=PS3=]? Hell yes!
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767* After many years of absense following a rather dreary third installment, Epic Games is working on a new ''[[VideoGame/UnrealTournament Unreal Tournament]]'' title. A nice big-budget arena shooter should do nicely to break up the monotony of all the modern military shooters.
768* Man it's a shame the only English releases of ''VisualNovel/UminekoWhenTheyCry'' has been the visual novel, the manga, and the anime ([[FanonDiscontinuity of which we will we never speak again!]])...wait? There's [[https://www.umineko.us/ a Kickstarter]] to get an UpdatedReRelease of the visual novel?! And with English voice acting?!! Shut up and take my money!!!
769** Honorable mention: Holy shit, there's an official English version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGtlPyOcONs "Katayoku no Tori" by AmaLee]]?!!
770*** [[YankTheDogsChain ...any day now]]
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774* ''VideoGame/WanganMidnight Maximum Tune 5'' North American release? Hooray, ''Maximum Tune'' is [[WinBackTheCrowd relevant in North America once more]]! And it's ''not'' just exclusive to Round 1 locations!
775* WWE 12? That's the big change, a name? Oh you're rebooting the entire series THQ, whatev.....Create an Arena, you say? And you've fixed Universe mode? So what? I still can't change champions at will. I can? Exhibition and Universe are separate? Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.....there's more? 23 titles? Wrestling/ArnAnderson, [[Wrestling/TheRoadWarriors LOD]], AND Wrestling/{{Demolition}} finally get legend appearances? Wow.
776** Mystery superstar? Pfft, bet it's someone crappy like Michael Cole or something. What's that? [[Wrestling/BrockLesnar Here Comes the Pain!]]
777** Ok, so what can we expect from WWE 13? Attitude Era focus? Meh, it's probably just a money making ploy... We get original [=Y2J=] Wrestling/ChrisJericho, complete with Liontamer? Wrestling/{{Vader}}? [[Wrestling/KenShamrock KEN SHAMROCK]]?!? MIKE FRIGGIN' TYSON IS THE PRE-ORDER BONUS?!?!? Ok, that's actually pretty good... We can change the stage on Create an Arena now, and create [[Wrestling/{{ECW}} Bingo Hall sized arenas]]? Ok, this is shaping up well. Is that Wrestling/CMPunk's Pepsi Twist? CHAMPIONSHIP EDITOR? Wow.
778** Well, let's see what they've got on DLC. A few belts, some superstars they left on the cutting room floor, not much too spec- wait, is that Too Cool? [[Wrestling/DavidHeath Gangrel]]?!? [[Wrestling/BrianPillman BRIAN PILLMAN]]?!? Shut up and take my my money, THQ!
779** Wrestling/{{Lita}} is back in the game? [[ActionGirl Both]] of [[DarkActionGirl them?]] Wrestling/{{Vince McMahon}}'s answer to ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' and ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'' is back!
780** WWE [=2K14=], huh. They've announced the preorder superstar, who is gonna be Hornswoggle… HOLY S#!T! It's the '''Wrestling/{{ULTIMATE WARRIOR}}'''!!
781** Oh my god, is that...[[Wrestling/RandySavage THE MACHO MAN???]] [[BigYes OOOOHHHHH YEAAAAHHH!!!!!]]
782** It's 30 YEARS OF ''[=WRESTLEMANIA=]!! Featuring Wrestling/AndreTheGiant, Wrestling/{{Batista}}, Wrestling/{{Goldberg}}, [[Wrestling/RickySteamboat Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat]] and much more! '''''TAKE MY MONEY NOW, WWE AND 2K studios!'''''
783*** Okay the DLC has been announced. Let's see, the Wrestling/BellaTwins? Yawn..Wait, Wrestling/BigELangston? Wrestling/{{Fandango}}? Awesome! Oh my god, '''Wrestling/BrunoSammartino, [[Wrestling/JakeRoberts Jake The Snake]], AND The Wrestling/{{n|ewWorldorder}}Wo with ''[[Wrestling/CurtHennig Mr. Perfect]]!!! ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?!'''
784** Alright WWE[=2K15=], now for the special pre order superstar… IT'S THE Wrestling/{{STING}}ER!!
785** WWE 2K16: ''Wrestling/SamoaJoe'' is finally in a WWE Video Game (although only as DLC). Unfortunately, this was subverted by many fans, who were too outraged over the exclusion of the Four Horsewomen from the game to celebrate Joe's debut.
786** WWE 2K17: The pre-order superstar...Wrestling/{{GOLDBERG}}! GOLDBERG! GOLDBERG!
787*** After all the backlash over their omission in 2K16, all Four Horsewomen have finally arrived! Plus, the WWE game debuts of ''Wrestling/AJStyles, Wrestling/AustinAries, and Wrestling/ShinsukeNakamura''.
788** WWE 2K18's pre-order has been revealed: '''[[Wrestling/KurtAngle IT'S TRUE!]]'''
789* An actual sequel of ''VideoGame/WarriorsOrochi'' featuring [=DW7XL=] and [=SW3XL=] characters? Nice! New original mythical characters like Kaguya, Shuten-Douji and Nezha? Neat! ''Other-timeline characters like Jeanne d'Arc and Achilles!?'' Awesome! '''''[[VideoGame/NinjaGaiden RYU HAYABUSA!?!?]]''''' Ahem, I repeat... '''TAKE MY MONEY, KOEI!!!'''''
790** Now they just included [[VideoGame/DeadOrAlive Ayane]] to the fray, along with Nemea from Zill'Ol. Not just my money. My clothes, Koei. Take'em too.
791** ''Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate''? Bah, it's just a compilation of the extras we receive from those CapcomSequelStagnation on the Japanese-only PSP, and the Wii U version. And aside of new story (which thankfully cancels out the GrandFinale that is the True Ending), prequel and sequel, and a new character (Tamamo-no-Mae) it's just Xu Shu instead of him AND the [=DW8=] newbies? No SW Chronicles 2 newbies too? Damn you K-- Wait, [[VideoGame/DeadOrAlive Kasumi]] finally made it!? Wow, Guest Characters have been going good for... [[VideoGame/AtelierRoronaTheAlchemistOfArland Sterkenburg Cranach]]!? Wow, Creator/{{Koei|Tecmo}} really is digging through their own libraries for the guests for the ultimate crosso-- '''[[VideoGame/SoulSeries SOPHITIA ALEXANDRA!?!?]]''' Since when are Tecmo-Koei and Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment are shaking hands together!? Whatever, this is gonna be awesome!
792* Whew. It's kind of hard to enjoy the great game known as ''VideoGame/WarriorsOrochi'' since a lot of the newer cast from ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors 8'' and ''VideoGame/SamuraiWarriors 4'' would never be unique there and the story seemed to end on a good note. ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors 9'' turned out a radical mess of good and bad, ''VideoGame/WarriorsAllStars'' is a mixed bag and toned down massive crossover. Well I guess we wouldn't see those previous guys enjoy the mystic crossover--Wait, is that ''a new WO game!? VideoGame/WarriorsOrochi is back with [=WO4=]!!''
793** Shucks, they removed the Guest Characters. We're not going to see the likes of Hayabusa and Kasumi again. And the newcomers from ''[=DW9=]'' and ''Spirit of Sanada'' might not make it... Whoa, we're getting the [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek Myth!?]] Zeus is the BigBad!? We may get the Olympian deities like Athena and Poseidon!? Wow, almost a worthy exchange! But it's Koei, they're not known for actually good story, it's probably going to be a waste of time story--THE STORY IS SUPERVISED BY '''YOSHITAKA MURAYAMA''' WHO PENNED [[VideoGame/SuikodenI THE BEST]] [[VideoGame/SuikodenII SUIKODEN]] INSTALLMENTS!? Waste of time story or not, ''this gonna be good!''
794* ''VideoGame/{{Wasteland}} 2''. '''Waste. Land. 2.''' Fans of the original Wasteland, ''and'' fans of the 2D Fallout games wet their pants the day it reached it's goal on kickstarter. Want to here something even better? ''Obsidian Entertainment is on board''.
795* ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt'' received great praise when fans learned about the ''100% explorable map''.
796** It got even better when the trailers showed characters from the original book series.
797* [[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/subaseka/ This website.]] Fans of ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou'' went ''nuts.''
798** Subverted when it turned out to be a... iOS port. The fans went nuts, in an entirely different way.
799* ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft: Cataclysm''. Meh, another expac, only 5 more levels, are you kidd--[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq4Y7ztznKc HOLY CRAP THAT DRAGON'S DOING WHAT???]]
800** HEROIC DEADMINES???!? HEROIC SHADOWFANG KEEP?? YES!!
801** Goblins?! FINALLY!
802** FLYING IN THE OLD WORLD!!! IRONFORGE AIRPORT!!
803** Well it took about six years, but they ''finally'' fixed intellect! I actually have to look at the weapon's stats, instead of just the spell damage, now! Finally!
804** The announcement of transmogrification, which will enable players to replace the visuals of their current gear with any other gear of the same type that they already own. Paladins, tired of questing in ugly mismatched plate? Look stylin' in full vintage Judgement without sacrificing your stats!
805*** Furthermore, when transmogrification became account wide. No more farming the same weapon or armor set half a dozen times. Just get it once and you can use it forever. Even better, you don't have to waste bag space on it. Get it, equip it if necessary, and sell it.
806** The announcement that the final boss of ''Mists of Pandaria'' will be Garrosh Hellscream!
807** Me'dan would not appear in Cataclysm, but instead you would get the lead characters of Interactive FanFic Parody [[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=20677329926&sid=1 You Awaken In Razor Hill]], 'Tednug' and Scratchfever. Fans of this story fell in love with Blizzard all over again when pics of Ted and Scratch appeared, patrolling the area just north Razor Hill.
808** Being able to queue for dungeons was huge when it was introduced. No longer did players have to sit around for hours trying to find enough people to do a given dungeon. Just enter a queue and keep questing while you wait.
809*** For that matter, moving all the quests for any given dungeon into the dungeon itself. Prior to Cataclysm, quests for a specific dungeon could (and often were) be spread across the entire world.
810** The removal of rooftop camping, which was the bane of ''every'' person in Booty Bay and Gadgetzan thanks to annoying hunters, reducing XP required to level, various compensations for accounts being hacked or downtime, mounts at 20 (no more running across Stranglethorn Vale when you're not a shaman or druid), '''Nefarian'', only needing to get honored to run heroics in Burning Crusade, and making it so only one person needs a Karazhan Key.
811*** For that matter, removing of Attunements in 'general''. Everyone who was stuck [[CantCatchUp waiting for an attunement group to form]] as well as all the raiders' alts were popping champagne.
812** Those of us on Wasteland EST [=PvP=] servers with few local groups forming can finally get some five-man groups running? '''FINALLY'''!
813** The addition of faction commendations to Mists of Pandaria brought a sigh of relief from everyone [[LevelGrinding grinding reputation with the various factions]]. Once a player hit revered with a Pandaria faction, they could buy a commendation to permanently ''double all rep gains with said faction account wide''.
814** Pretty much ''all'' of the ''Warlords of Draenor'' reveal caused plenty of fan joy, but the official announcement of the oft-requested, oft-teasing, [[VaporWare oft-delayed]] [[ArtEvolution character model revamp]] managed to stand out above the rest in a way rarely seen.
815** Nearly everyone was overjoyed to hear Blizzard changed their minds and were in fact adding flying to ''Warlords of Draenor''.[[note]]There had been a previous announcement that not only was flying not going to be added to ''Warlords of Draenor'' but there were talks of not adding it into later expansions either, causing many cries of DarthWiki/RuinedForever.[[/note]]
816** A milder one came from the announcement of Rush Orders at Garrisons that'd allow players to complete five work orders at once (a feat that'd normally take twenty hours). Furthermore the change to allow followers to gain experience from completing work orders where previously players had to choose between leveling a follower and using them to increase production.
817** Blizzard finally announced that Demon Hunters will be a new class in ''Legion''.
818** As of patch 7.1.5, you can simply buy artifact knowledge up to level 15. Not only does this make it much faster to learn new traits, but it reduces finishing research on an class's artifacts from a 100 day project down to a mere 40. Even better, if you've already finished research on one of your characters, you can buy items that increase artifact knowledge up to level 20. So not only will it take less than three weeks to finish research on new artifacts, but right away you'll be earning ''91'' times as much artifact power as normal.
819*** Patch 7.2 took it even further where any character who has Artifact Knowledge level 40 can buy items to increase an alts artifact knowledge to level 40 as well, which earns over '''40,000''' times as much artifact power.
820*** As of patch 7.3, all players are automatically bumped up to Artifact Knowledge level 55 which earns over '''''6,000,000''''' times as much power.
821** As of patch 7.2.5, [[ThatOneBoss Razorgore]] in Blackwing Lair has had his egg destroying spell changed from a four second cast with a five second cooldown to instant cast with no cooldown, bringing him from a boss that drives even players 50 levels above him mad to a total cakewalk that can be completed in under a minute.
822** The 2017 [=BlizzCon=]. Blizzard is adding a massive ''six'' playable races! Besides the long-awaited Dark Iron Dwarves and Zandalari Trolls, there's also Void Elves and Lightforged Draenei for Alliance along with Nightborne and Highmountain Tauren for Horde! Sounds great! [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcZyiYOzsSw Official servers for the classic, expansion-free game]]? No way!
823** Patch 7.3.5 introduced level scaling with old zones. Vanilla zones all scale up to level 60, ''Burning Crusade'' and ''Wrath of the Lich King'' zones scale from 57 to 80, and ''Cataclysm'' and ''Mists of Pandaria'' scale from 80-90. Have a zone you love but you always outlevel before you finish? Or a zone you hate but are forced to play because there's nothing else available? Now you can stick to the zones you enjoy and skip the ones you can't stand.
824** The reveal during [=BlizzCon=] 2018 that Zandalari trolls would be able to be paladins after it was teased for months was a delight for Horde players upset that only two previous Horde races (blood elves and tauren) had access to the class compared to the five races on the Alliance (humans, dwarves, draenei, Lightforged draenei, and Dark Iron dwarves).
825*** At the same [=BlizzCon=] was the announcement that visual updates for worgen and goblin models were coming in ''Battle for Azeroth'' after the people who played those races were stuck with the comparatively low-poly ''Cataclysm'' models while every other race was updated in ''Warlords of Draenor''.
826** The removal of Cold Weather, Old World, and Four Winds flying was met with universal approval as it meant players who learned flying could fly anywhere from ''Mists of Pandaria'' and earlier.
827** Blizzard decided to extend the Winds of Wisdom buff, which granted 100% bonus experience, up to the ''Shadowlands'' pre-patch, giving players months more time to level up old and new alts. On the same day, Blizzard announced a second buff that granted 100% bonus reputation (excluding the then-newest factions, the Uldum Accord and the Rajani), which lasted for a month.
828** In February 2021, Blizzard announced the coming of ''The Burning Crusade'' to [=WoW=] Classic. What's that? Don't want to play ''Burning Crusade'' and want to continue playing in Vanilla? You can do that too. Players can choose to move their characters forward to ''Burning Crusade'' or keep them in Vanilla.
829** For years, many Alliance players felt that their faction was dwarfed in popularity by the Horde, making it far harder to do the most difficult content on the Alliance, thus they regularly asked for the ability to form groups with Horde players or further incentive to play Alliance. Their prayers were answered in late January 2022 when Blizzard announced that Alliance and Horde players would indeed be able to group together starting in 9.2.5, a decision that was met with thunderous applause.
830* ''VideoGame/WolfQuest'''s fandom got really excited when it was revealed that a complete remake is coming, and the hype is only building more as the developers make weekly blog posts showing what they're working on. There are a lot of improvements coming, but some key points of interest is the vastly improved graphics, models and animations, free-roaming NPC wolves that will be interacted with using real wolf body language (as opposed to the wolves just standing there waiting to be interacted with via a menu like before), new animals such as beavers, bighorn sheep and mule deer, (complete with males, females, sub-adult males, and young for the latter two), more naturalistic Al (coyotes will harass you at carcasses if enough are present, your mate and pups will have personalities, female animals defend young, etc...) huge maps, a realistic territory system for both you and the free-roaming NPC wolves, new trees and other foliage that is actually accurate to real Yellowstone plants, and a new scent finding system. Hell, they even have a genetics mechanic for the pup's coat colors. It looks like ''[=WolfQuest=]'' is [[GrowingTheBeard finally shaping up to become the good game]] it was meant to be, thanks to the fan's support.
831* ''VideoGame/WargameRedDragon'' had been neglected for years after Eugen split from Focus Home Interactive to publish ''VideoGame/SteelDivisionNormandy44'' under Paradox. Focus retained the Wargame IP and the game was generally considered {{Orphaned|Series}}. However, in 2020, Eugen regained the IP, put the game on the Epic Games Store, and announced a new DLC nation: South Africa. '''[[Film/TheLordOfTheRingsTheTwoTowers Meat's back on the menu, boys!]]'''
832* So, [[https://wrestlingheadlines.com/new-wrestlequest-video-game-announced-with-pro-wrestling-legends/ there's a new wrestling game called]] ''[=WrestleQuest=]''...by Mega Cat Studios? What's more, it's a turn-based RPG featuring legends like Wrestling/AndreTheGiant, Wrestling/BookerT and Wrestling/RandySavage. [[BigYes Oooh Yeah!]]
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836* 2k games announced something new about their so-called ''VideoGame/XCom'' "reboot"? Just let the game die al...A new game?...an RTS[=/=]TBS X-COM?...set in the 90'?...MADE BY FIRAXIS!?! The updates being released only make things better, showing Firaxis's faithfulness to the original. Sectoids! Mutons! Developers that love the soldiers being killable and are considering an Ironman mode! Procedurally generated missions!
837** This would be a tough act to follow, and Firaxis knew this. So, when the time came for the expansion pack, what did they show us? ''The return of Base Invasions'', one of the original titles' events that was sorely missed from ''[=XCOM=]: Enemy Unknown''.
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841* On October 2022, it was announced to the ''VideoGame/Yume2kki'' community that popular map creator Wataru was adding his maps (which had been removed in version 0.113, over 2 years since the announcement) back into the game. This made a great number of fans happy, as his maps were not only beautiful, they inspired many of the other contributors to ''Yume 2kki'' as well.
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845* ''VideoGame/DissidiaFinalFantasy'' is just going to be another crappy ''Final Fantasy'' spinoff with [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Cloud and Sephiroth]] [[SpotlightStealingSquad stealing the lime]]-- Ooo! [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI Kefka!]] With [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXI Shantotto]], you'd think we'd get a secret ''[[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII FF12]]'' rep too... Judge Grabanth!
846** Repeated when footage of the game was released in English, this time not with the characters but their voice actors. Creator/ChristopherSabat as Garland? Yes please!
847** Even more rejoicing when it turns out that there will be a sequel called ''Dissidia Duodecim'', which features [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII Lightning]], [[EnsembleDarkhorse fan-favorite]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIV Kain Highwind]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Tifa]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyX Yuna]], [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII Vaan]] and the unexpected appearance of [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII Laguna Loire]]! And for those who deride the new characters, you can play as [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIVTheAfterYears the Man in Black]].
848*** [[EnsembleDarkhorse GILGA]][[VideoGame/FinalFantasyV MESH]] has been announced! [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg Oh, and]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyXI Prishe]], too.
849** The new content of ''Duodecim'' itself should NOT be overlooked. The HP cap is now broken to the sixth digit, there's an assist system, world map (no RandomEncounters!), at least one character's fighting style has been reconstructed (Firion) and [[VillainProtagonist Destiny Odysseys for the Chaos characters]]. Did I forget to mention the OldSaveBonus feature from ''Dissidia'' and the 13th Cycle of ''Dissidia'' is going to be ''replayable''?! Big Honkin' Game doesn't even begin to cover this.
850*** It may count as OneGameForThePriceOfTwo, but a code was handed out to those who bought ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsBirthBySleep: Final Mix'' and ''VideoGame/The3rdBirthday'' that, when used in ''Duodecim'', granted Cloud and Lightning a third special costume. Cloud's outfit also gave ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' fans more to rejoice about, seeing as it's [[http://soyoungim.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/kh-cloud-a.jpg what he wore]] in ''1''.
851** Early June 2010, the DLC made its way to European shores, too.[[note]]The very same day ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' was announced, to boot. Truly a memorable day for gaming.[[/note]] And there's a DLC costume for ''Sephiroth'', too. ThatOneBoss[[note]] Sephiroth's status throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.[[/note]] just got {{Promoted To|Playable}} [[DownloadableContent Available For Purchase]]. Oh yeah.
852** Last but not least, the game has a make-your-own-story mode. That's right: you can write your own fanfiction in the game, program battles to happen in it ''and'' share it with your friends!
853* For [[UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}} Philadelphia-based]] Zelda fans, the announcement that [[http://manncenter.org/events/legend-zelda-symphony-goddesses the Symphony of the Goddesses concert would come to the City of Brotherly Love]] made them [[{{Squee}} squee with delight,]] as they were almost certain that the concert would not come to the East Coast.
854** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pB647PE-80 "But before you leave, I'd like you to step inside one more world for Nintendo Gamecube,"]] said Reggie Fils-Aime that fateful day in 2004. Little did anyone know that in the next few seconds would there be one of the greatest roars of applause and tears in the history of the ''Zelda'' series.
855* ''[[Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar Hokuto]] [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Musou]]'''s announcement was met with either unconditional devotion due to it being ''Fist of the North Star'', or cynical derision due to it being a ''Warriors''/''Musou'' game... plus, the ''Warriors'' games had never so much as shown blood, due to KOEI wanting to keep the franchise's consistent rating under the CERO system (equivalent to a "T" rating in the American/Canadian ESRB system). Then the first footage showed what happened to the first mooks unfortunate enough to [[YourHeadAsplode face Kenshirou]]... then a KOEI rep stated that the Western releases would "probably" be more violent (if not gore-y)... then it turned out that the story ''wasn't'' [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] with Woobies-all-over like ''Dynasty Warriors'' and ''Samurai Warriors'' and in fact held pretty solidly to the original anime... then American players posted that it wasn't a complete retread of the previous ''Warriors'' games...
856* Even though Midway Games is gone, their spirit lives on with three announcements in 2010.
857** First up, [[Creator/ElectronicArts EA Sports]] announced that they were bringing back ''VideoGame/NBAJam'' for the Platform/{{Wii}}, with original series co-creator Mark Turmell advising the devteam, and Tim Kitzrow is back to do the AnnouncerChatter that made the original so memorable.
858** Then, Microsoft announced ''VideoGame/HydroThunderHurricane'' for [[Platform/XboxLive Xbox Live Arcade]], which keeps the insane action of the original boat racer while giving it a new, shiny, hi-definition makeover.
859** And finally, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, which bought most of the Midway back catalog (except for the two above examples and the ''Cruis'n'' trilogy, whose rights are with Nintendo), announced a '''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat9 new]]''' ''Mortal Kombat'' game which has the extreme blood and gore that the Franchise/DCUniverse crossover lacked, takes the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'' route of gameplay with 3D graphics on a 2D gameplay plane, brings back Dan "Toasty!" Forden to do the music, and adds a 2-on-2 tag team mode. [[AndTheFandomRejoiced/MortalKombat People were happy]].
860* Okay, new Telltale game? Lesse what it is...Woah, wait up...Is that [[Webcomic/PennyArcade Tycho]], [[VideoGame/SamAndMaxFreelancePolice Max]], [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Heavy]], and [[WebAnimation/HomestarRunner Strong Bad]]? [[{{Crossover}} All together]]? This is gonna be GOOD.
861** And...[[http://kotaku.com/5629057/team-fortress-2s-heavy-finally-playable-in-a-poker-game here it is.]] Huh.
862* Basketball games over the years try and pull this by including a certain [[ShowyInvincibleHero Michael Jeffery]] [[MagneticHero Jordan]]. Ten years ago EA pulled it off in ''NBA Live 2000''. Now Sega not only have Jordan in ''NBA 2K11'', but a type of story mode where fans can play through his greatest matches. For any fan of basketball during his era this would have good reason to rejoice, not just for Jordan and the Bulls, but for Celtics fans with the 86 team, Pistons fans for the 88 team, Lakers fans...now we just need to know if the [[BadassCrew Dream Team]] will be included.
863* Part One, because one bullet isn't enough to explain it all: In December 2007, Jagex learned the hard way that sometimes you just shouldn't trifle with the UnpleasableFanbase. In an attempt to curtail issues with real world trading, which allegedly was putting the game's economy through the ringer, Jagex removed ''{{Wilderness}}'' [=PvP=] and unrestricted trade from ''VideoGame/RuneScape'', replacing player-killers with nigh-invulnerable DemonicSpiders that often traveled in packs. Even though efforts made to offer alternatives for the [=PvP=] players enjoyed some amount of success, the numbers still stood at 60,000 canceled membership subscriptions in the weeks immediately following the changes. (Although since real world traders often used stolen credit to pay for all transactions - including membership subscriptions - just how many were legitimate subscriptions in the first place is unknown.)
864** Part Two: In November of 2010, a guaranteed content poll opened up asking if players wanted ''Wilderness'' [=PvP=] and unrestricted trade back. Four options were presented, as usual, and by far the most voted up option was bringing them back as long as workarounds were set down to keep RWT out of it all. Longtime players had come to better understand and respect Jagex's reasons even though they didn't think the end justified the means. That poll was soon closed, and in December a referendum was opened for any player to vote in on the matter. 91% of 1.2 million votes cast were in favor of bringing back Wilderness [=PvP=] and free trade as long as the RWT problems that started the whole mess were neutralized as best as possible, and in February of 2011 everything agreed upon was implemented as promised.
865** The September 2012 Behind the Scenes update earned many cries of joy; after several months of pitiful updates (and many, many updates to the [[CreatorsPet Squeal of Fortune and Solomon's General Store]]), a bevy of new content was announced; a graphical update and two new quests for Al Kharid, an update for the God Wars Dungeon, and the long awaited (and desperately needed) bot nuke. Best of all? Only the barest mention of Solomon and the Squeal, which up until then had been making headlines every month.
866* In 2003, ''VideoGame/{{Uru}}'' would have been a MMO of ''VideoGame/{{Myst}}'', but it wasn't until 2007 that [=GameTap=] hosted it. Now it's known as ''[[http://mystonline.com/en/play/ MO:ULagain]]'', plus it's free ''and'' since 2010 [[http://www.openuru.org/ open source!]]
867** Even better. In early 2013 (Tentative), ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' will have an American and European release.
868* Wowzers, I bet Nintendo is gonna repackage four old games that I probably downloaded from Platform/VirtualConsole and a subpar soundtrack CD for the Zelda 25th Anniversary, just like they did Franchise/SuperMarioBros Shame on you, Ninten- Wait what's this? Special soundtrack discs? ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'' having a Holiday 2011 release? ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening Link's Awakening DX]]'' on the eShop right now? Limited Edition Gold Wiimote? ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwords'' on Platform/DSiWare?[[note]]Wait, it's a port of the GBA game... Well it's free so who cares?[[/note]] '''''Live orchestrated concerts happening worldwide this Fall?!!!''''' Nintendo, you can have my wallet!
869** Let's not forget the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR6tYh4IL9w Romance trailer.]] A true dream come true for the thousands of [[{{Shipping}} Link X Zelda shippers]] all around the world. Their {{Squee}} will be heard in the wind for the years to come.
870** Oh, about that ''Four Swords''... it's NOT a direct port. It has actual new content, including new levels and an actual ''single-player mode''. And yes, it's still free!
871* Okay, Creator/NitroPlus. ''VisualNovel/{{Demonbane}}'' is a good VisualNovel and all, but you should start getting serious about America...Wait, WHAT!! [[VisualNovel/SayaNoUta SAYA NO UTA]]!!! SUMAGA!!! KIKOKUGAI - THE CYBER SLAYER!!! WHO NEEDS BASIC NECESSITIES!! TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!!
872* C'mon, Activision. Why did you cancel ''True Crime: Hong Kong''? Especially when it was so close to being finished? Do you really need to focus on online games, as you claimed? *Cut to seven months later* '''SQUARE ENIX BOUGHT OUT THE PUBLISHING RIGHTS?! IT'S ACTUALLY GOING TO SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY?''' It's most likely going to be called [[VideoGame/SleepingDogs2012 something else]], because they did not purchase the rights to the name? '''I DON'T CARE. SQUENIX, I LOVE YOU!!'''
873* Atari has [[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/36590/Hasbro_Reclaims_Dungeons__Dragons_Rights_From_Atari_Following_Legal_Dispute.php lost the exclusive rights to D&D video games]] much, much, earlier than [[http://www.mcvuk.com/news/280/Hasbro-buys-back-digital-rights-from-Infogrames the 2015 wait-out]]? After the lack of refinement in VideoGame/NeverwinterNights2 and the borderline UsefulNotes/{{Shovelware}} ''Dagggerdale'', '''HELL YEAH!'''
874** And in another sign of things moving upward, Cryptic, who are developing ''Neverwinter'', was bought by Perfect World from Atari. Perfect World saw how low Atari's standards were and realised [[ObviousBeta how shoddy]] the game would be if it were released on time and decided to delay it.
875* Score yet another one for Nintendo: after a long list of diagrams (as usual for Nintendo), the bottom of [[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/120127/03.html this page]] mentions ''there's gonna be a new side-scroller Mario for the Platform/Nintendo3DS!'' Just after the wait for ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'' was finally over, now the hype's gonna grow once again! Of course, it's still a mere announcement by now, but if we're getting a "New Super Mario World", then it's ''definitely'' gonna be WorthIt.
876** According to [[http://z6.invisionfree.com/N5S/index.php?showtopic=4698 Nintendo 5 Star]], a domain name has been registered under "http://www.supermario4.com". In Japan, Super Mario World's was known as ''Super Mario Bros 4'' back in 90's. So...will this be a reboot or indeed a "New" remake of [[VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld the belowed game?]]
877*** [[http://www.mariowiki.com/New_Super_Mario_Bros._2 It seems not to be the case;]] however, ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2'' already seems to have something to make up for that, namely another return of Raccoon Mario and an ''August 2012'' release date. After being announced ''just four months earlier''. Wow. The only missing things are Yoshi and a Cape powerup, and then we're in business!
878*** A-HEM! [[http://www.mariowiki.com/File:NSMB2_screen1.jpeg TANOOKI MARIO DIRECTLY FROM THE NES VERSION!!]] THAT! IS! ALL!
879*** Forget any of that [[http://nintendo3dsdaily.com/nintendo3dsnews/reznor-is-in-new-super-mario-bros-2/ Reznor is]][[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txn2Ar8PYXg back]]! After years of being absent and only in Super Mario World, the four dinosaur bosses reappear!
880*** The Koopalings are back!
881* ''[[Music/{{Vocaloid}} Project Mirai]]'' looks like fun, but it's just a chibified version of ''Project Diva''...wait...[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0uPCicpzRw is that Daughter and Servant of Evil]]? [[EnsembleDarkhorse Gumi's]] gonna be a player character!? THIS IS GONNA BE THE BEST VOCALOID GAME EVER!
882** Music/{{Mothy}} fans were really happy about the fact that the ''[[Music/EvilliousChronicles Story of Evil]]'' levels were accurate to mothy's canon, complete with cameos from [[CuteClumsyGirl Chartette (Teto)]], [[AxCrazy Ney (Neru)]] and even [[JustLikeRobinHood Leonhart (Leon)]]!
883* [[VideoGame/{{X}} Egosoft]] lifted the information blackout and posted some ''VideoGame/XRebirth'' development videos on their Platform/YouTube channel!
884** For even more rejoicing, ''X Rebirth'' finally has an actual release date!
885* After spending many years as the "Wandering Protagonist", [[Franchise/{{Disgaea}} Asagi's]] days of wandering may finally be over. After a successful Makai Wars concert and gathering 10,000 people to join her fan club in a promotion that would determine whether she will get her own game, [[http://www.siliconera.com/2013/07/13/disgaea-4-return-headed-to-vita-along-with-criminal-girls/ Nippon Ichi has confirmed that her game is now in the planning stages]]. The fans are rejoicing [[http://ramge707.tumblr.com/image/55408882217 just as much as Asagi is.]]
886* Platform/XboxOne: Backwards compatibility? '''Oh, HELL yes!'''
887* It's a pity, ''VideoGame/ZooTycoon'' is no longer being made with the partnership... A NEW ONE IN 2013!? On the Xbox 360 (and Xbox One), RELEASED IN THE FALL OF THIS YEAR! AND YOU CAN FEED THEM WITH THE KINECT!
888** The game looks nice, but what happens if it ends up ''Kinectimals'' 2... SECOND TRAILER! OH BOY! THAT IS NO KINECTIMALS! OVER 100 ANIMALS! That's more than ''Zoo Tycoon 2'' and several packs together!
889* '''''ACTIVISION IS REOPENING SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT?!?!?!??!?!!!'''''
890* ''VideoGame/VampireTheMasqueradeBloodlines2''. Within twenty-four hours of the game's announcement, the preorder was the #2 bestseller on Steam. Now that's a fandom willing to shell out for some elder vitae.
891* For many years, ''[[VideoGame/VictoriaAnEmpireUnderTheSun Victoria]]'' was the RedHeadedStepchild of Creator/ParadoxInteractive's grand strategy games. While some fans clamored for a third installment, many believed that the franchise had been abandoned... until [=PDXCON=] Remixed in 2021, when ''Victoria 3'' was formally announced.
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