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Journey. Journey is an indie video game developed by thatgamecompany and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3.

Journey

It was released on March 13, 2012, via the PlayStation Network. In Journey, the player controls a robed figure in a vast desert, traveling towards a mountain in the distance. Other players on the same journey can be discovered, and two players can meet and assist each other, but they cannot communicate via speech or text and cannot see each other's names. The only form of communication between the two is a musical chime. Dragon's Dogma. Dragon's Dogma (Japanese: ドラゴンズドグマ, Hepburn: Doragonzu Doguma?)

Dragon's Dogma

Is a 2012 action role-playing video game developed and published by Capcom. Mass Effect 3. Mass Effect 3 is an action role-playing third person shooter video game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U.[1] Officially announced on December 11, 2010,[2][3] the game was released March 6, 2012[4][5] and marks the final chapter in the original Mass Effect trilogy of video games, completing the story of Commander Shepard.[6][7] A Wii U version was announced during Nintendo's conference at E3 2012.[8] The Wii U port was developed by Australian developer Straight Right,[9] and was released as a Wii U launch game[10] under the title Mass Effect 3: Special Edition.

Mass Effect 3

Like its predecessors, Mass Effect 3 was released to commercial success and critical acclaim. Gameplay[edit] Certain aspects of gameplay in Mass Effect 3 are impacted by choices made in previous games. An expanded leveling up screen demonstrating skill trees in Mass Effect 3. Combat[edit] FTL: Faster Than Light. This article is about the video game.

FTL: Faster Than Light

For the concept of faster-than-light travel, see Faster-than-light. FTL: Faster Than Light is a top-down roguelike space ship simulator created by indie developer Subset Games, which was first released for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux in September 2012.[2] In the game, the player controls the crew of a single spacecraft, holding critical information to be delivered to an allied fleet eight sectors away, while being pursued by a large rebel fleet. Dishonored. Dishonored is a 2012 stealth action-adventure video game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Dishonored

The Walking Dead. Unlike many graphic adventure games, The Walking Dead does not emphasize puzzle solving, but instead focuses on story and character development.

The Walking Dead

The story is affected by both the dialogue choices of the player and their actions during quick time events, which can often lead to, for example, certain characters being killed, or an adverse change in the disposition of a certain character or characters towards Lee. The choices made by the player carry over from episode to episode. Choices were tracked by Telltale, and used to influence their writing in later episodes. A screenshot showing dialog choices. Diablo III. In the game, players choose one of six character classes – Barbarian, Crusader, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor or Wizard (with the Crusader being unavailable unless the player has purchased the expansion pack, Diablo III: Reaper of Souls) – and are tasked with defeating the Lord of Terror, Diablo.

Diablo III

Diablo III set a new record for fastest-selling PC game selling over 3.5 million copies in the first 24 hours of its release,[6] and was the best selling PC game of 2012, selling over 12 million copies during the year.[7] It has sold, along with Reaper of Souls, 30 million copies across all platforms. Diablo III received critical acclaim from critics, although its digital rights management that requires an internet connection at all times was criticized.[8]

Borderlands 2. As with the first game, Borderlands 2 allows players to complete a campaign consisting of central quests and optional side-missions as one of four treasure seekers, "Vault Hunters", on the planet Pandora.

Borderlands 2

Key gameplay features from the original game, such as online collaborative campaign gameplay; randomly generated loot, such as weapons and shields; and character-building elements commonly found in role-playing video games are in Borderlands 2. The game received critical acclaim and was a commercial success. Downloadable content for the game was released, including new characters and storylines. Gameplay[edit] Salvador utilizing his Gunzerker ability to dual-wield weapons.

Assassin's Creed III. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. The game was developed primarily for consoles, and features a new graphic engine and gameplay mechanics.[4] It is based on the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, the protagonist of 56 short stories and 4 novels by Arthur Conan Doyle.

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

Like many other games in the series, the game itself presents an original story and plot that is not based on any of Doyle's works. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is set in the London of 1898, with Holmes presented as the main suspect in a case in which he is unable to prove his innocence. Plot[edit] A screenshot from the game In London, 1898, Holmes has just successfully solved a new case by retrieving a priceless set of jewels that had been stolen for Scotland Yard's new acting Inspector, Inspector Bayne.

During the next sequences, Holmes tells Watson he has an immediate appointment with the Bishop of Knightsbridge. Game of Thrones. The game was generally well received, and Telltale is currently working on a second season of the game.

Game of Thrones

Ty Corey Franck, Martin's personal assistant, acts as a "story consultant" for the game. Each episode contains five points where the player must make a significant decision, choosing from one of two available options. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP.