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E3 Video Games Countdown Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of the Video Games Countdown for E3 2013. It goes without saying that there will be lots of video games at E3; certainly more than the 20 games featured in this two part series.  These 20  games are purported to be some of the most anticipated games to be at E3.  If your favorite video game is not listed in Part l or 2, I'm sure it will most likely be covered during either the press conferences, presentations and exhibits at E3.

Here is the Part 2 list of the 20 video games (in no particular order), for E3 Video Games Countdown.

11.  Metal Gear Solid V at E3.   Subtitled The Phantom Pain and published by Konami, this game's release date is yet to be announced.  Metal Gear Solid V will be playable on the PS3 and the Xbox 360 .

The events in the gameplay happen after the actions in the Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes video game.  Metal Gear Solid V will be the first game in the sereis  to have an open world.  The latest buzz about this video game is that the character of Snake will be played by Keith Sutherland known for the TV show, 24.

12.  Need for Speed:  Rivals at E3. This video game is published by Ghost Games, formerly EA Gothenburg and will be playable on the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and the PC.  It will be released on November 19, 2013 for the current generation systems.

The gameplay race setting is  an open world and is similar to previous Need for Speed video games.  Ferrari will return for the first time to the franchise since the Hot Pusuit 2 video game debuted in 2002.

13. Quantum Break at E3  This video game is created by Remedy Entertainment and is currently an exclusive Xbox One game.  It is scheduled to be released in 2014.

Similar to the Defiance video game, it will be intertwined with a television show.  The actions in the television show will influence or have an effect on the video gameplay.

14. Pikmin 3 at E3  Published by Nintendo, this game is being developed exclusively for the WII U.  It will be released on August 4, 2013.

Pikmin 3 follows the Nintendo Game Cube video game Pikmin 2.  The gameplay involves plant-like characters that  use unique skills and abilities to explore in-game worlds and uncover treasures.

15. The Wonderful 101 at E3  This video game is published by Nintendo and will be released on September 15, 2013 for the WII U.

In this game, you will be controlling characters who are fighting to defend the city.  The characters have the ability to change into other forms such as large fists or swords.

16.  The Evil Within at E3  Published by Bethesda Softworks, this video game will be released in 2014 for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and the Xbox One.

In this game, the main protaganist, Detective Sebastian must fight against evil forces to survive.

17.  Thief at E3  The Thief video game is published by Square Enix and will be playable on the PC, PS4 and Xbox One.  It releases in  2014.

In this game, you will take on the role of Garrett and try to hide  from enemies by using your stealth video skills during the video gameplay.

18. Watch Dogs at E3  Watch Dogs was introduced at E3 2012, and became not only the surprise hit of the expo, but is currently also a highly anticipated game that will be at E3, 2013. Its release date is November  19, 2013.  

The main character in this game is Aiden Pearce whose objective is to get information from various media types in order to complete his objectives.

19.  Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at E3  Developed by PD Projekt Red, this video game will be released in 2014 and will be playable on the PC and the PS4.

The gameplay consists of an open world with a multi-thread story.

20. Dragon Age III: Inquisition at E3.  Published by EA, this game is the third rendition of the Dragon Age video game franchise.  A specific release date is unavailable at this time; however, it is expected that it will be released in 2013.

The gameplay fuses actions from the previous Dragon Age games.  The combat in this game includes you, as the video game player,  focusing on preparing and forming  a cohesive team.

As you can see, E3 2013 may be an even bigger event than it was in 2012, especially with the all new video game consoles that have been announced.  Whether you like role playing, first person shooter, third person shooter, puzzles, or other types game -- your favorite genre of video games are sure to be at the E3 Electronics Entertainment Expo on June 11-13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

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