5 Upcoming Video Games to look forward to in 2018

Gaming has redefined the lives of the modern generation. Earlier it was the movies and the albums which were eagerly waited by fanatics, while Games have arguably taken over their throne among the mind of the majority of the youth. As the year closes out on its end, the ever-expanding population of gamers eagerly wait for new titles to don their racks amidst a great buzz and hype for anticipated games of the following year.

Autumn Gaming Expos act as stepping stones for the razzmatazz of the gaming world to start growing as we head into a new and fresh year.

Following major announcements in the significant Expos like E3, the gaming community waits for another exciting year of video games. Let's have a look at 5 eagerly anticipated games of 2019;

#1 God Of War

Clearly the central fulcrum of Sony's branding at the E3, the famed franchise would be carried out proudly with a new instalment releasing next year for the PS4. Featured on mythical backgrounds, the game revolves around Kratos, the protagonist.

Under development at Sony's illustrious Santa Monica gaming studio, the next instalment is expected to be a big leap in terms of the gameplay of the franchise. Mostly featured on brutal offensive moves, Sony decided to shift the tilt towards the story delivery and narration of Kratos' famed life.

The new God of War title would be the eighth instalment in the series

Spanning over the Norse and Greek mythology, God Of War is one of the most famous gaming franchise of all time and has a cult following from PlayStation fans.

Coming out originally on the PlayStation 2, the franchise is made its stand against the tides of time and the new title is expected to introduce major changes to the AAA title.

#2 Red Dead Redemption 2

Hailing from the home of the creators of the world-famous GTA Series, the Red Dead Redemption series makes a comeback after eight years as the third instalment in the Red Dead series by Rockstar series.

To be released for the PlayStation 4 and the XBOX One, Redemption 2 would again emphasize over the life of protagonist Arthur Morgan.

Red Dead Redemption is under development by Rockstar Studio

The open-world game was the origin for criticism and banter from the gaming community over the delayed release of the next instalment. The first trailer of the game was released in 2016, followed by the next in 2017. Rockstar announced that the game would be available in Quarter 2 of 2018.

From a third-person perspective, gamers would be able to experience the Van der Linde outlaw's life in more details in this upcoming prequel to the original Red Ded Redemption.

#3 Days Gone

Making its break on the social media in 2017, the upcoming survival game has been a centre of worldwide buzz. Based upon a post-Zombie Apocalypse world, Days Gone is a Sony exclusive and would be released for the PlayStation 4.

Days Gone went into full production in early 2015.

Featuring a dynamic weather system and AI, Days Gone would feature tons of different challenges for players as they battle it out against the Freakers, the in-game zombie-like enemy creatures.

Built upon using the acclaimed Unreal Engine 4, the development of the survival-horror game begun in 2015 and it is being developed by SIE Bend Studio, which attempts at a comeback in the industry after an extensive break.

#4 A Way Out

Loosely akin to the TV Series Prison Break, A Way Out is an upcoming game under development at Hazelight and published by Electronic Arts. A first of its kind, A Way Out would revolve around two convicted prisoners Leo and Vincent who attempt to break out of a prison.

The most anticipated feature of the game would be Hazelight's brave move to develop a split-screen co-op gameplay. Two players would be required to play the game as the protagonists try to escape out of bars.

The game would be released for the Xbox One, PS4, and Windows in the early half of 2018

The progress of both the users in the game is believed to by non-synchronized and players must cooperate to ensure applications of their escape plans together.

Adding a fun element to the world of Action-Adventure games, the Co-Op title would be a big boost in the domain and gamers are already curious about the game as it has made its way into the hearts of many.

#5 Spider-Man

Following the huge success of Spider-Man: Homecoming in theatres worldwide, the Marvel superheroes makes its re-entry onto the gaming domain after an extensive break.

Success collected by other superhero-based game titles like the Arkham Series and Injustice gave Insomniac Studios the courage to revive the iconic superhero in a game, which has been accepted early by the community to finally deliver a realistic Spider-Man experience.

According to theMost10, Spider-Man is the second most famous superhero of all time

Arguably the most famous superhero of all time, the Stan Lee created web-slinger has featured in many acclaimed games over the years and Insomniac Studios' first challenge would be to overcome the high bars set by the previous titles.

However, the restriction of the game's release to only the PlayStation 4 has agitated a big chunk of the gaming population.