Since When Have Teasers Been Such Teases!?

One of the best (and most painful) moments when waiting for a new game to be released is when the company finally publishes the trailer. There is nothing quite like clicking on that link and witnessing with baited breath what could be your next favorite game unveil on your computer screen. When game trailers are done right, they are stupendous. In fact, I (Player Two) often have difficulty watching them without tearing my hair out in anticipation. Usually thoughts run through my head like "I can't believe that they're bringing that character back! That's so awesome!" or "Why is the released date nine months from now!" or "Where is my favorite character and why isn't she appearing in this trailer? Are they going to pull something like last game, or is she just not going to make an appearance? They can't be that cruel to us, can they? Can they?!" ...Well, you get the idea. Today Player One and I are going to share with you some of our favorite trailers of games that we just can't wait to get our hands on.

When "I can't wait" is a total understatement...

Bioshock Infinite

I'll admit that the original Bioshock continues to scare the living daylights out of me (Player Two) to this very day, mostly because it combines everything I'm afraid of (the dark, first person shooters, the ocean...), but I still found it to be an incredibly gripping game. Now that they've finally pulled the series out of the ocean, I might just be able to finish this game without hyperventilating. I think one of the best things about this trailer is how action-packed it is, while at the same time subtly hinting at the main plot of the game. I mean, who is that women? Why does she have roses? Is she the love interest or another one of the crazies? I mean, you just can't tell in this series. But after watching this trailer, I'm definitely willing to fork over my precious cash to get my hands on a copy of this game.

Tales of Xillia

Despite being completely in Japanese, this game looks very promising (I only understand some of it but, seeing as I only managed a C in Japanese last semester, it can’t really be helped…). The graphics are beautiful, as is to be expected with a next gen “Tales of” game, and the characters are as enigmatic as always. The shots of the combat gameplay hint that the game will follow along with the tradition of a free motion fighting system. Rather than a sword, however, it seems the main character will be using mainly martial arts based attacks, which I find really intriguing. This is definitely a game to watch out for when it’s released stateside. 

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Okay guys, let me jut get this out there: the Uncharted series is one of my (Player Two's) favorites. Not only is it an over-the-shoulder shooter, but I love climbing/jumping/leaping through ridiculous obstacles, getting the girl, losing the girl, trying to win the girl back, fighting ridiculous Nazi zombie-mutant things, Indiana Jones-esque archaeology, etc. Naturally, when I saw the trailer for Uncharted 3, I was beside myself. Not only does it leave the viewer begging for more at the end, but the graphics are drop-dead gorgeous. This series, exclusively on the PS3, is probably the poster child of how graphics have been improving over the years, with each installment having drastically improved graphics over its predecessor. There are so many questions brought up by this trailer, and I can't wait until it is released, and I can see them all answered. (Of course, as Player One can probably guess, my biggest concern is about Elena's appearance...but you know, I can't help being consistant.)

Dead Island

There really isn’t that much to say here. This gorgeous trailer truly speaks for itself. Never before have I seen a video game trailer appeal to the audience with such emotion. It’s pretty obvious that this isn’t going to be your run of the mill zombie shooter. In the past, most games of this type have focused on the gore factor and combat aspects of the game to carry them through. This is the first time that this genre is being looked at with the emotional turmoil of a post apocalyptic situation in mind. I don’t know about you guys, but this amps up the appeal of this game tenfold for me. 

Batman: Arkham City

I (Player Two), as many of my friends know, am a huge Batman fan. When Arkham Asylum was released it was the only game I would play for a good month, and I consistently spend my money on (what else) Batman comic books. So it's not too much of a surprise that I'm incredibly excited for this game; this trailer is exactly what I needed to have all my doubts erased. The voice acting continues to be top notch, it looks like they've worked some of the kinks out of the gameplay, the graphics have definitely improved, and I love the fact that they've got a larger cast of characters coming back. Doctor Hugo Strange, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, The Joker... It really just doesn't get much better than that, and I'm sure that there are plenty more surprises to come.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Yep, that’s right. Did you guys really think you were going to escape without one of my Elder Scrolls rants? So, as far as gameplay trailers are concerned, I think this one gives the rest a run for their money. While the cinematic trailer released earlier this year was impressive, I think we were all hoping for a little bit more of a peek at the actual world of Skyrim. Luckily for us, Bethesda soon delivered. From the world to its inhabitants, this game looks amazing. Not to mention, the idea of absorbing a dragon’s soul after defeating it is pretty mind blowing. When Oblivion came out, I was stunned at its beauty. Skyrim, however, seems to have far surpassed its predecessors. Let’s hope that the gameplay itself lives up the legacy of the Elder Scrolls.