BEST PLAYSTATION 3 GAMES OF 2012
With games such as Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim, Uncharted 3, Resistance 3 and many more, the year 2011 was indeed an eventful year for PS3 gamers around the globe. With a hype that high, everyone expected the year 2012 to be less crowded when it came to Playstation 3 games.
Then in 2012 came back-to-back releases of game titles that made PS3 fans love Sony’s little black box more than ever. With the year nearly coming to an end, gamers now believe that this last year’s PS3 games hype is either paralleled or overwhelmed by this year’s releases.
Here are some of the best Playstation 3 Games of 2012:
Guild Wars 2
With the perfect combination of action, strategy and adventure, Guild Wars 2 is one of PS3 gamers’ top choices. It was released in August 2012 by September it has already sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Guild Wars 2 is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which takes place in a persistent world and the character’s storyline progresses in instanced environments. Players must battle the Elderly Dragons, the main antagonists in the game, while exploring the fantasy world of Tyria.
If you didn't try this game yet you don't know what you're missing. Install it today on your PC or game console and try it for a few hours. I guarantee you will get addicted to it very fast.
If you do try it, I recommend you read a few tips and beginner's guides before going into your first battle. Check out the best Guild Wars 2 tutorials for beginners that are available out there on the one of the few sites I think are worth a look - www.GuildWars2Club.com
Starhawk
Starhawk is another popular 2012 PS3 game falling under the genre Third-person Shooter Vehicular Combat. It was released in may 2012, published by LightBox Interactive and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the successor to Warhawk, another PS3 game but with new additional features such as a full-pledged single player mode and the Build and Battle system. With Starhawk, gamers can experience an exciting combat on foot, via vehicles or via air – perfect for those looking for the right amount of action and real time strategy.
NBA 2K13
Nobody was surprised when NBA 2K13 was released in October 2012 and immediately shot up through gaming charts everywhere. With a massive NBA and basketball fan base combined with PS3 gamers, everyone expected NBA 2K13 to be one of the best PS3 games of 2012. With popular predecessors NBA 2K12 and the rest of the NBA 2K series, this year’s release has new changes and improvements. It retains the “My Player” mode only renaming it to “My Career”, added a social media component “Twitter”, removed the dedicated historical mode and added a new mode called “MyTeam” wherein the player can be the manager of his own team and compete against other players. NBA 2K13’s cover features NBA giants Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose.
Resident Evil 6
Published and developed by Capcom, Resident Evil 6 (Japanese title is Biohazard 6) was released in October 2012 and in the same month, Capcom has shipped over 4 million copies worldwide. Resident Evil 6 is a third person shooter video game described as a “dramatic horror”, so if you would enjoy playing a good mix of suspense, action and strategy, this is the way to go.
These are just a few titles that fall under the best Playstation 3 Games of 2012 so if you’ve just started playing PS3, these are games you definitely should get.
Then in 2012 came back-to-back releases of game titles that made PS3 fans love Sony’s little black box more than ever. With the year nearly coming to an end, gamers now believe that this last year’s PS3 games hype is either paralleled or overwhelmed by this year’s releases.
Here are some of the best Playstation 3 Games of 2012:
Guild Wars 2
With the perfect combination of action, strategy and adventure, Guild Wars 2 is one of PS3 gamers’ top choices. It was released in August 2012 by September it has already sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Guild Wars 2 is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which takes place in a persistent world and the character’s storyline progresses in instanced environments. Players must battle the Elderly Dragons, the main antagonists in the game, while exploring the fantasy world of Tyria.
If you didn't try this game yet you don't know what you're missing. Install it today on your PC or game console and try it for a few hours. I guarantee you will get addicted to it very fast.
If you do try it, I recommend you read a few tips and beginner's guides before going into your first battle. Check out the best Guild Wars 2 tutorials for beginners that are available out there on the one of the few sites I think are worth a look - www.GuildWars2Club.com
Starhawk
Starhawk is another popular 2012 PS3 game falling under the genre Third-person Shooter Vehicular Combat. It was released in may 2012, published by LightBox Interactive and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the successor to Warhawk, another PS3 game but with new additional features such as a full-pledged single player mode and the Build and Battle system. With Starhawk, gamers can experience an exciting combat on foot, via vehicles or via air – perfect for those looking for the right amount of action and real time strategy.
NBA 2K13
Nobody was surprised when NBA 2K13 was released in October 2012 and immediately shot up through gaming charts everywhere. With a massive NBA and basketball fan base combined with PS3 gamers, everyone expected NBA 2K13 to be one of the best PS3 games of 2012. With popular predecessors NBA 2K12 and the rest of the NBA 2K series, this year’s release has new changes and improvements. It retains the “My Player” mode only renaming it to “My Career”, added a social media component “Twitter”, removed the dedicated historical mode and added a new mode called “MyTeam” wherein the player can be the manager of his own team and compete against other players. NBA 2K13’s cover features NBA giants Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose.
Resident Evil 6
Published and developed by Capcom, Resident Evil 6 (Japanese title is Biohazard 6) was released in October 2012 and in the same month, Capcom has shipped over 4 million copies worldwide. Resident Evil 6 is a third person shooter video game described as a “dramatic horror”, so if you would enjoy playing a good mix of suspense, action and strategy, this is the way to go.
These are just a few titles that fall under the best Playstation 3 Games of 2012 so if you’ve just started playing PS3, these are games you definitely should get.
Best Playstation 3 Games You Can Play with Your Friends
While some PS3 gamers like playing alone, others best enjoy their device when playing with family or friends. Besides, playing video games is more fun when there’s a little competition, right?
So if you own a PS3, it is a good idea to invest in multiplayer games that you can enjoy playing with your friends during parties or even on a regular afternoon.
Here are some of the best PS3 games you can play with your friends:
Little Big Planet
Little Big Planet, commonly referred to as LBP is a critically-acclaimed puzzle-platformer video game developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The first installment was released in October 2008 and the second one in January 2011. Little Big Planet has numerous awards an nominations under its title including “Best Play Station 3 Game of 2008” (Spike Video Game Awards) and “Most Innovative Game” (Game Trailers). In LBP, you can enjoy various games with your friends including racing, puzzles and role-playing games.
NBA 2K13
NBA 2K13 is another awesome PS3 game you can enjoy with your friends. Released in October 2012, NBA 2K13 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. Basketball fanatics and PS3 gamers alike enjoy this highly popular game, from choosing to play as their favorite NBA stars to managing their own teams. With the release of NBA 2K13, the “My Player” mode from previous installments was renamed as “My Career”. There are also new and exciting additions to the new release including the “MyTeam” mode wherein you can create and manage your own team and compete with your friends, the NBA Store (in the My Career menu) wherein you can purchase clothing and accessories for your player, a social media component called “Twitter”, an added team called “Celeb Team” featuring stars like Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston, Bow Wow and so much more in store for you and your friends.
Soul Caliber IV
Soul Caliber IV is a single player, multiplayer fighting game developed by Project Soul and published by Namco Bandai Ubisoft. It was released in July 2008 and remains to be one the top PS3 group games. Soul Caliber IV is the perfect game to play when you want some action with your friends. It contains a large selection of playable characters that ensures each of your friends can find one that fits their style, even your female friends. On top of that, Soul Caliber IV is very easy to learn even for a first-time gamer plus the fights are short so no one gets bored while waiting for their turn to play.
Trivial Pursuit
Trivial Pursuit for PS3 claims to be the perfect party game and no one disagrees. A fun game to play with family and friends, you can track your best categories using the Trivial Pursuit profile or enjoy playing the Facts and Friends Mode. Either way, everyone will get a chance to play.
Host an awesome party or get together with your friends, trying one of these game titles for your PS3.
So if you own a PS3, it is a good idea to invest in multiplayer games that you can enjoy playing with your friends during parties or even on a regular afternoon.
Here are some of the best PS3 games you can play with your friends:
Little Big Planet
Little Big Planet, commonly referred to as LBP is a critically-acclaimed puzzle-platformer video game developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The first installment was released in October 2008 and the second one in January 2011. Little Big Planet has numerous awards an nominations under its title including “Best Play Station 3 Game of 2008” (Spike Video Game Awards) and “Most Innovative Game” (Game Trailers). In LBP, you can enjoy various games with your friends including racing, puzzles and role-playing games.
NBA 2K13
NBA 2K13 is another awesome PS3 game you can enjoy with your friends. Released in October 2012, NBA 2K13 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. Basketball fanatics and PS3 gamers alike enjoy this highly popular game, from choosing to play as their favorite NBA stars to managing their own teams. With the release of NBA 2K13, the “My Player” mode from previous installments was renamed as “My Career”. There are also new and exciting additions to the new release including the “MyTeam” mode wherein you can create and manage your own team and compete with your friends, the NBA Store (in the My Career menu) wherein you can purchase clothing and accessories for your player, a social media component called “Twitter”, an added team called “Celeb Team” featuring stars like Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston, Bow Wow and so much more in store for you and your friends.
Soul Caliber IV
Soul Caliber IV is a single player, multiplayer fighting game developed by Project Soul and published by Namco Bandai Ubisoft. It was released in July 2008 and remains to be one the top PS3 group games. Soul Caliber IV is the perfect game to play when you want some action with your friends. It contains a large selection of playable characters that ensures each of your friends can find one that fits their style, even your female friends. On top of that, Soul Caliber IV is very easy to learn even for a first-time gamer plus the fights are short so no one gets bored while waiting for their turn to play.
Trivial Pursuit
Trivial Pursuit for PS3 claims to be the perfect party game and no one disagrees. A fun game to play with family and friends, you can track your best categories using the Trivial Pursuit profile or enjoy playing the Facts and Friends Mode. Either way, everyone will get a chance to play.
Host an awesome party or get together with your friends, trying one of these game titles for your PS3.
