Anticipated games of 2012

Video games in 2012 is holding up strong as I constructed my list of games as I did last year in 2011 on my anticipated titles. Most of them are RPG and fighting games since they are my favorite and I included several titles I'm willing to take a look at.

My main concern on my list is that most of them are released between February and March of this year. I do need to be careful of my health around those times and be sure I manage my time accordingly.


Final Fantasy XIII-2
Release date: January 31, 2012
Excitement level: Average
Likelihood to broadcast: High
Having already played the Japanese version recently, I got a grasp of the paradigm shift again. Despite how the game is made, it still looks beautifully made and it's enough where I like to revisit the cast from XIII again.


Soul Calibur V
Release date: January 31, 2012
Excitement level: Average
Likelihood to broadcast: Low
A tale of souls and swords, eternally retold. I always check out the latest Soul Calibur games they release and this version looks pretty solid. I'm not going to go deep in this game, but it's still fun to play casually. I know I'm going to enjoy their evolved character customization mode.


Rhythm Heaven Fever
Release date: February 13, 2012
Excitement level: Average
Likelihood to broadcast: Average
This is one of those games that everyone should play if they own a Wii console. Having already played the Japanese version, I wouldn't mind replaying this game again. And it does leave me curious to see how the English dubs will play out, especially the wrestler interview part.


BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend
Release date: February 14, 2012
Excitement level: Very High
Likelihood to broadcast: High
As a hardcore fan of the series, I've studied most of the new re-balanced characters already to get a good start. I currently main both Hazama and Ragna, and both seems to have new interesting combos that I can't wait to try out. You can expect me to go very deep on this game spending countless hours.


SSX
Release date: February 28, 2012
Excitement level: Average
Likelihood to broadcast: High
It's been a long time since I played any SSX games, but I did play a ton of SSX Tricky on the Playstation 2 before. After watching the gameplay footage, it really looks like something I like to try out.


Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2
Release date: March 2, 2012
Excitement level: High
Likelihood to broadcast: High
I really enjoyed the first Hyperdimension game that made me go far as to getting my first ever platinum trophy. It's pretty laid back combing comedy, ecchi, video game references, and so much more. That's my kind of RPG~


Street Fighter x Tekken
Release date: March 6, 2012
Excitement level: Low
Likelihood to broadcast: Low
I was excited for this game at first, but with so many games coming out and Blazblue Extend coming out before this game, it's going to be tough for me to spend too much time on this game. But still, I'm willing to give this game a shot.


Tales of Graces F
Release date: March 13, 2012
Excitement level: Very High
Likelihood to broadcast: Very High
We have been very patient with this title after so many years of back and forth rumors going on the net. I've been anticipating this game because of the unique battle system that I consider to be the most engaging I've ever seen.


Ninja Gaiden 3
Release date: March 20, 2012
Excitement level: Low
Likelihood to broadcast: Low
I try to get into the series, but I couldn't on the first and second game. So here's hoping the third game will keep me engaged.


Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland
Release date: Q2 2012
Excitement level: Very High
Likelihood to broadcast: Very High
This is likely my most anticipated title of 2012. After playing both Rorona and Totori completing platinum trophies, this title will be no different. I believe this is the last chapter of the Arland world so it'll be like the grand finale. And grown-up Totori is

And more Future Anticipated Titles
TERA
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Final Fantasy X (HD Version)
Persona 4 The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena
Aquapazza
Dead or Alive 5
Tomb Raider
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
Zone of the Enders HD Collection
The Last Guardian