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E3 Expo is well over  now, but it definately left us some impressive previews of earlier announced AND new games.

The big companies (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony) have held their conferences and here’s a list of games that stirred me:

(All trailers and gameplay videos from E3 can be viewed on http://www.gametrailers.com/e3/)

Final Fantasy XIII

It seems that the Xbox 360 version is (being) finalized. The latest trailer showed an English version of FF XIII along with English voice acting. It also featured the summons Odin and Shiva (yes, bring back the old summons please!). Damn, Shiva looks weird by the way. Twins that turn into a motorbicycle? Here’s hoping to Leviathan! I can’t wait to play this game!

Final Fantasy XIV Online

I’m not sure what to expect from this one. It definately was unexpected. I’m still a bit sceptic about it and hopefully, it won’t turn out as Final Fantaxy XI HD…

Alan Wake

Having heard from this game a few years ago, it was a pleasant surprise to see the first gameplay trailer. I’m glad they’re still planning to release this game next year. The game is probably going to be very Silent Hill-ish and I have no idea what to expect, but it did look impressive. Definately will be watching this one.

Metroid: Other M

A new Metroid! Who would’ve thought that? After Retro Studio’s announcement of Metroid Prime 3 being their last one, I wasn’t expecting a Metroid game any time soon. This time, Metroid: Other M (weird name) is being developed by Team Ninja, the same developer of Ninja Gaiden. Some say they’re going to screw up Metroid, but I for one am glad to even see another Metroid!

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Mario Galaxy was fun but I’m not sure if I want to play a second one. Still, a nice surprise for people that absolutely adored Super Mario Galaxy. Good thing: Yoshi’s back!

Golden Sun 3

OH MY GOD *SQUEAL*. I didn’t foresee a new Metroid but I DEFINATELY did not see this one coming! Oh my god, Golden Sun 1 and 2 are one of my favorite games and I’ve been craving for a new sequel ever since I finished Golden Sun 2. That’s almost 7 years! I’d buy a Nintendo DS in a heartbeat for this beauty.

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom

A nice surprise, as I love Capcom’s Street Fighter IV. I’m mostly interested in Capcom’s characters though, as I don’t know most of the Tatsunoko ones. But good fighting games? Anytime!

Mario & Luigi 3

I started playing Mario & Luigi 2: Partners in Time and ended up finishing it within a few days. It was that much fun. The Mario RPG series has a nostalgic feel to it since it keeps it’s timing gameplay ever since it was introduced on the SNES game Super Mario RPG.

Dead Space: Extraction

I recently finished Dead Space on the Xbox 360 and man, it was awesome. A pleasant surprise really, as most people would say. Dead Space: Extraction will be an on rail shooter with co-op play and while it probably might not be as ‘scary’ as the non rail shooting Dead Space, it’ll certainly still give you an exciting adventure with amazing graphics and gameplay.

Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles

Another on rail shooter from Capcom, revisiting Raccoon City with Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. It seems they’re also going to involve Code: Veronica. Let me shoot some zombies already!

Bayonetta

A game with DMC-esque battles and gameplay, Bayonetta might become one of the best hack ‘n slash games of this year. Who knows…

Lost Planet 2

Despite not having played Lost Planet, the co-op multiplayer in Lost Planet 2 with huge boss battles seems to be amazing! Let’s not forget the graphics either.

Metal Gear Solid: Rising

Remember the Metal Gear 5 post? Big Boss was shown because he’s going to star in a new PSP MGS game called Peace Walker while Raiden is going to star on the multiplatform game Metal Gear Solid: Rising. Not much is known other than that however…At least it’s coming for the Xbox!

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

No particular interest in Castlevania itself, but the trailer did look impressive. Plus, it’s being produced by Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid) and that can’t be a bad thing, right?

Muramasa: The Demon Blade

Unique art direction and some good ol’ hack ‘n slash. What else do you want?