The New Year is almost upon us (just over a week to be exact) and that means one thing, another 365 days of amazing and original gaming goodness to look forward to. There are a lot of promising titles on the horizon and we here at PlanetXbox360 just can't contain our excitement. Next week we will break down our top 10 Xbox 360 only games of 2012 but for now let’s give all companies an equal opportunity. So, without further ado, here are out top 10 most anticipated video games of 2012, featuring titles from both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
10. Hitman Absolution - If you've seen any of the media covering the latest Hitman title, then you too should be giddy with anticipation. And judging by the handful of breathtaking trailers and a lengthy gameplay demonstration, this game has "must buy" written all over it. Building upon the mechanics and cinematic techniques seen in other modern day action games, Absolution is sure to make its mark in the genre. Blending stealth and action is no easy task, but it looks like the guys at IO Interactive have a pretty solid handle on how to marry the two seamlessly. In a genre dominated by Naughty Dog's Uncharted series, Hitman will undoubtedly mix things up a bit, with a much more refined stealth system than the competition.
9. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Both Kojima Productions and Platinum Games are notorious for creating some wacky third person action experiences. Konami's Metal Gear franchise has always been marked by over-the-top plots and insane action, which is why it will be really interesting to see what Platinum Games does with the franchise's polarizing character Raiden. This is certainly not your typical Metal Gear title and is an undoubted risk for both studios. The fact that the project was actually canned a little while back doesn't bode all that well for the game, though if any developer could give an action-heavy experience like Rising the legs it needs to be successful, it's Platinum Games.
8. Max Payne 3 - Rockstar is hands-down one of the best developers in the gaming industry today. As such, we can't wait to see what they do with the Max Payne franchise this March when they release the third installment in the popular franchise. We've seen them breathe new life into the Red Dead series, so we're confident that they'll be able to do the same with Max Payne. If you've seen any footage of the game, or at least checked out our screenshot gallery, you'll instantly notice how gorgeous this game looks, as well as how different the protagonist appears. Max looks much rougher around the edges this time, which leads us to believe that Max Payne 3 is going to have one heck of a dark, emotional experience.
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