Developer and publisher: Developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix

Status: Coming soon!

PC Release Date: November 20, 2012

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Cloud (OnLive)

Genres: Stealth, third-person shooter

Mode(s): Asynchronous multiplayer and Single player

Hitman: Absolution is the upcoming fifth title in the Hitman series. The game's story will further delve into the mysterious life of Agent 47, the series' protagonist. The game will take place in the United States, and will feature an online option. In addition, the game will feature "instinct mode" which will allow 47 to predict enemy patrol routes, much like the "sonar vision" that was featured in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction, "eagle sense" in Assassins Creed: Revelations and "detective mode" in Batman: Arkham Asylum.

What to Expect

Showcasing Glacier 2 technology HITMAN: ABSOLUTION has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game and sound design.

Freedom of Choice: Stalk your prey, fight them head on or adapt as you go along. As Agent 47 the choice is yours thanks to highly evolved gameplay mechanics and a ground-breaking AI system.

Experience a Living, Breathing World: In the world of Hitman: Absolution every moment can become a story as unique characters, rich dialogue and Hollywood standard performances combine to create a gameplay experience like no other.

Disguises: As Agent 47, the identity of almost anyone you meet is yours for the taking. Immobilise your prey, steal their outfit and use your instinct to blend in and deceive your enemies.

Instinct Mode: See the world through the eyes of Agent 47 and become the world’s deadliest assassin. Using Hitman: Absolution’s Instinct Mode you’ll predict enemy movement, discover new ways to kill and use high powered weaponry with deadly accuracy.

Hitman: Absolution and Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition is available to pre-order at $49.99 and $58.99 on Gamehos.com.

 
Developer and publisher: Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision (Square Enix for Japan)

Status: Coming soon!

PC Release Date: November 13, 2012

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U

Genres: First-person shooter

Mode(s): Multiplayer and Singleplayer

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a First-Person Shooter (FPS) that revolves around unique gamepaly that propels the Call of Duty franchise into a world of future warfare, and back again to the modern era. The game is a sequel to the 2010 release, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and features returning Black Ops characters Sgt. Frank Woods and Agent Alex Mason, joined by a wealth of new characters. Additional features include: two distinct yet linked playable time periods, advanced weaponry, branching storylines created by player choices in Strike Force missions, exciting multiplayer options, and more. 
What to Expect

An all-new Call of Duty: Black Ops storyline featuring new characters and and returning characters

A unique single-player campaign that contains two time periods linked by characters and their actions

Special Strike Force missions, in which the players action affect the outcome of gameplay and the overall campaign

A variety of multiplayer modes and play options

The PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops II is available to pre-order at $ 59.89 on Gamehos.com.

 
Developer and publisher: Developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft

Status: Coming soon!

PC Release Date: NA-November 20, 2012, EU-November 23, 2012

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U

Genres: Historical action-adventure open world stealth video game

Mode(s): Multiplayer and Singleplayer

Assassin's Creed III is an upcoming game developed by Ubisoft. It is the fifth main title in the Assassin's Creed series, and is a direct sequel to Assassin's Creed: Revelations. The main portion of Assassin's Creed III will be set before, during and after the American Revolution from 1753 to 1783. The game will also feature the "present day" setting. Players will also experience more Desmond than in any previous titles. The game features a new engine, Anvil Next, built from the ground up.

What to Expect

Eliminate your foes with an expanded arsenal of weaponry including Bows, Pistols, the Tomahawk and the signature blade of the Assassin's Order.

Explore densely populated cities, situated along the vast wilderness of a dangerous frontier.

An all new game engine delivers the brutality and beauty of a nation caught in an epic war for independence.

Assassin's Creed III for PC is available to pre-order at $58.99 on Gamehos.com.

 
Developer and publisher: Developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games

Status: Out now!

PC Release Date: NA-October 9, 2012, EU&AU- October 12, 2012

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3

Genres: Turn-based tactics tactical role-playing strategy video game

Mode(s): Multiplayer and Singleplayer

Review Scores: Gamerankings: 89.86%   Eurogamer: 9/10   IGN: 8.2/10

XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics.

What to Expect

Strategy Evolved: XCOM: Enemy Unknown couples tactical turn-based gameplay with incredible action sequences and on-the-ground combat.

Strategic Base: Recruit, customize and grow unique soldiers and manage your personnel. Detect and intercept the alien threat as you build and expand your XCOM headquarters.

Tactical Combat: Direct soldier squads in turn-based ground battles and deploy air units such as the Interceptor and Skyranger.

Worldwide Threat: Combat spans the globe as the XCOM team engages in over 70 unique missions, interacting and negotiating with governments around the world.

 
Developer and publisher: Developed by Fatshark and published by Paradox Interactive

Status: Coming Soon!

PC Release Date: October 2, 2012

Platform: PC

Genres: Action

Mode(s): multiplayer

Review Scores: Gamerankings: 80.00%   Strategy Informer: 8 out of 10   GamesRadar: 4 out of 5

War of the Roses is a team based third person action game set in 15th century England. Two rival branches of the Royal House of Plantagenet - the house of Lancaster (the reds) and the house of York (the whites) – fight over the throne, and the player is thrown into the fray. The years of 1455-1485 in England are an extraordinary setting filled with conflict, treachery and bloodshed. In the wake of the “death of chivalry” at Agincourt in 1415 and the introduction of gunpowder, warfare changed - the gloves came off, so to speak. The old and the new clashed on the battlefield while personal vendettas motivated the desire for war. War of The Roses sees players go toe-to-toe with their opponents using authentic and visceral weapons of the time period including broad swords, long bows and battle-axes.
What to Expect

Over 30 authentic weapons across 10 weapon categories. Everything from Billhooks to Bastard swords, Longbows to Lances!

Customize your gear: choose fighting style, blade type, metal type, and much more!

Over a dozen customizable helmets. Paint your helmet, attach crests, plumes, coifs and visors for greater fashion or function.

Choose armor from 3 different types; light, medium, and heavy. All with their own unique consequences and benefits.

Over 30 play-style changing perks that let you create truly unique characters with special abilities like eagle eye or shield bash.

Groundbreaking Mounted Gameplay! Melee combat will never be the same, mount up and experience new tactical and visceral thrills.

Create your own coat of arms with near limitless combinations as you choose your division, ordinary, charge, and crest.

Experience a deep leveling system as you rise through the ranks, gaining new titles, weapons, gear, and much more!

Battle online through 7 historically inspired war zones as you experience the conflict between Lancaster & York first hand.

Vicious 64 player competition in both Team Death Match and Conquest modes

War of the Roses is available to pre-order at $35.99 on Gamehos.com.
 
Developer and publisher: Developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts

Status: Coming Soon!

PC Release Date:  NA-September 25, 2012, AU-September 27, 2012, EU-September 28, 2012

Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC, Wii, PS2, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Portable, iOS

Genres: Sports Game, Association Football Simulation

FIFA 13 captures all the drama and unpredictability of real-world soccer, and is driven by five game-changing innovations which revolutionize artificial intelligence, dribbling, ball control and physical play. It is the largest and deepest feature set in the history of the franchise. These innovations create a true battle for possession across the entire pitch, deliver freedom and creativity in attack, and capture all the drama and unpredictability of the real-world game.

 
What to Expect

Attacking Intelligence - Players have the ability to analyse space, work harder and smarter to break down the defense, and think two plays ahead. Plus, players make runs that pull defenders out of position and open passing channels for teammates.

Complete Dribbling - Face your opponent and use precise dribble touches combined with true 360-degree mobility with the ball. Be more creative and dangerous in 1v1 opportunities.

1st Touch Control - A new system transforms the way players control the ball, eliminating near-perfect touch for every player, and creating more opportunities for defenders to capitalise on errant balls and poor touches to win back possession.

Below is a trailer for FIFA 13.

 
Developer and publisher: Developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment

Status: Coming Soon!

Release: September 25, 2012

Platform: PC, MAC

Genres: A massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Unleash the secrets of a lost continent in the fourth expansion pack to the blockbuster MMO World of Warcraft. Shrouded in fog since the world was sundered more than ten thousand years ago, the ancient realm of Pandaria has remained unspoiled by war. Its lush forests and cloud-ringed mountains are home to a complex ecosystem of indigenous races and exotic creatures. It is the homeland of the enigmatic Pandaren, a race that celebrates life to the fullest even while under siege by an ancient menace.

What to Expect

New Playable Race -- Pandaren: Decide whether to side with the Alliance or the Horde as World of Warcraft's first neutral playable race, and explore their unique starting zone: the Wandering Isle.

New Playable Class -- Monk: Unlock the secrets of pandaren martial arts and do battle as a damage dealer, healer, or tank.

New Continent: Explore the lush Jade Forest, treacherous Kun-Lai Summit, and other exotic new zones of Pandaria designed for high-level characters.

Scenarios: Join up with some friends to achieve a common goal, such as mounting a defense against invading monsters, in a flexible new type of PvE challenge.

Dungeon "Challenge" Modes: Master the ultimate 5-player time trial and earn prestige rewards in a new dungeon mode that will put your resolve and coordination to the test.

Pet Battles: Challenge other players' companion pets with your own collection in a new tactical mini-game. Level up your companions and discover pets in the wild to round out your roster.

Level Cap Increased to 90: Learn potent new spells and abilities while exploring uncharted zones and taking on challenging new content.

New Talent System: Customize your character to suit your play style with the newly overhauled and improved talent system.

World of WarCraft: Mists of Pandaria is available at $37.49 on Code4game.com.

 
Below is the Dungeons, Raids, and Battlegrounds trailer of World for WarCraft: Mists of Pandaria.

 
Developer and publisher: Developed by Gearbox Software and published by THQ

Status: Coming Soon!

Release: September 18, 2012 in North America and September 21, 2012 in Australia and Europe

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3

Genres: A space western first-person shooter/action role-playing video game
Borderlands 2 is the epic sequel to the ultimate four-player role-playing shooter loot fest. Combining invention and evolution, Borderlands 2 features all-new characters, skills, environments, enemies, weapons and equipment, which come together in an ambitiously crafted story. Players will reveal secrets, and escalate mysteries of the Borderlands universe as they adventure across the unexplored new areas of Pandora. 
Features

All-New Characters and Classes - Choose from all new characters and classes including the Gunzerker, who can dual-wield any two weapons in the game. Dual machine guns? Cool. Dual rocket launchers? Of course. Dual sniper rifles? sure, if that’s your thing.

Play Online with Friends - Share your adventures with friends both online and via LAN through a seamless system enabling you to drop in and drop out of a campaign without ever having to restart the game.

World Connected Story - Left for dead in the frozen tundra of Pandora, begin your quest of revenge and redemption as the story drives you closer to the Hyperion Corporation and its evil founder, handsome Jack.

New Badass Gun System - Millions upon millions of possible weapons means tons of new and innovative ways to engage foes on Pandora. Fire, electricity, corrosive acid, and more will all be at your disposal.

87 Bazillion...Everything - It's not just guns on Pandora, you will lust after procedurally generated shields, grenades, alien artifacts, class mods and much, much more.

Brand-new Environments - From the arctic tundra, through the dangerous grasslands, past the mysterious corrosive caverns to beyond, discover more of the unpredictable world of Pandora at every turn.

Brand-new Enemies - Hulking, gorilla-like Bullymongs, vicious predatory stalkers and the hyperion mechanical army, run by handsome Jack, are just some of the new enemies you will face.

Borderlands 2 is now available to pre-order at $54.99 on Gamehos.com.
 
Developer and publisher: Developed by Vigil Games and published by THQ

Status: Out now!

Release: August 14, 2012 in North America and August 16, 2012 in Australia and Europe

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3

Genres: An action adventure role-playing video game

Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels Death through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother War, the horseman who was blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders.

Features

 

Play Death - Become the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, able to destroy entire worlds and battle forces beyond Heaven and Hell.

 

Epic Universe - Unlike anything the player has seen before, delivered in the unique style of Joe Mad.

Replay-ability - Explore a vast open world, complete dozens of side quests and customize your Death with a full leveling system, Skill Trees and endless equipment combinations.

Player Choice & Customization - Customize your experience with varied armor sets, weapons, and Skill Trees allowing players to create their own Death.

Traversal - Death is a nimble and agile character capable of incredible acrobatic feats allowing the player to explore the world like never before.

Scores

GameRankings: 87%   Metacritic: 83/100   IGN: 7.5/10

 
Darksiders II is available at $35.99 on Gamehos.com now.

 
Developer and publisher: Developed by United Front Games in conjunction with Square Enix London Studios and published by Square Enix

Status: Out now!

Release: August 14, 2012 in North America

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3

Genres: an open world crime drama video game

Inspired by classic Hollywood and Asian cinema style action thrillers, Sleeping Dogs is a gritty open-world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Sleeping Dogs catapults players into the role of undercover cop Wei Shen, tasked with taking down one of the world’s most fearsome criminal organizations from the inside... the Hong Kong Triads. As players explore the bustling and crowded Hong Kong island, through its neon-lit side streets and sprawling street markets, an incredible story unfolds of loyalty and betrayal where Wei begins to question his own motives as he is sucked in deeper than he could ever imagine.

Features

A mature and gritty undercover cop drama, set in a high tension underworld where every action is a risk that could blow your cover.

Seamless explosive action fueled by a mix of deadly martial arts, intense gunfights and brutal takedowns.

Epic high-speed thrills: Burn up the streets as you ram other cars and drive recklessly while shooting your way through the narrow streets of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is your playground: Enter illegal races, gamble on cock fights, or kick back with some karaoke. There are countless ways to explore the varied districts of the city.

Scores

GameRankings: 84.60%   Metacritic: 82/100 

Check more information on Gamehos.com.