Now that he game that people have been waiting for 5 years to play, Grand Theft Auto V is out it’s time to look to the future. Once GTA’s done and dusted, something has to rise up and lead the hype.
But what though? There’s obviously the next generation consoles on the horizon, and games to join them, like Watch dogs, Assassin’s Creed IV. there’s the annualised shooters, Call of Duty: Ghost and Battlefield 4.
There’s the next title in the Arkham series of Batman games, Elder Scrolls online; the return of Mikami’s brand of survival horror with The Evil Within, and of course TitanFall and the Witcher 3. Oh, and a new Pokémon game coming soon.
As exciting as those are, none seem to have the draw of GTA. What has you excited? What do you think the next big thing is?
Last Updated: September 20, 2013
Tarisma
September 20, 2013 at 10:32
Titanfall will be the next thing.
Scruff304
September 20, 2013 at 10:36
For once I agree with you… That game is looking seriously boss…
Tarisma
September 20, 2013 at 11:04
Yup now I can pawn you in another game, just hope the cloud doesn’t bugger it up
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:13
Oh it will…
Scruff304
September 20, 2013 at 11:16
Whatever… I don’t even play GW2 and I’m still better at it then you…
SmurFyZA
September 20, 2013 at 10:56
Titanfall really does look good
B4d R0b0t
September 20, 2013 at 11:08
Agreed it looks brilliant!
Gustav Willem Diedericks
September 20, 2013 at 14:51
Agreed.
Major FoxHoundR - what the fox
September 20, 2013 at 10:33
the nxt Call of Duty will be the be nnext big thing.
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:34
Burgerking in Johannesburg! Next year
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
September 20, 2013 at 10:46
Real meat in McD burgers
Major FoxHoundR - what the fox
September 20, 2013 at 10:47
donkey taste fingerlicking good
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:52
real meat se voet! its mostly soya
Unavengedavo (aka. Frik)
September 20, 2013 at 10:52
How about lab grown burgers?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23576143
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:55
No thank you!! but I have a funny feeling in future will be all the rage, cut down costs and feed hungry people.
HvR
September 20, 2013 at 10:59
I think it is sad that our future looks more like Demolition Man than Star Trek.
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
September 20, 2013 at 11:00
Start Trek….lol
HvR
September 20, 2013 at 11:01
Fixed it before you could comment 🙂
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:02
like a BOSS!
HvR
September 20, 2013 at 11:06
Thanks Tanya
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:07
Never mind… Forget I said anything
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:00
Except with bigger pizzas.
MacDoodle
September 20, 2013 at 10:54
And 1 in Centurion! Whoppers rock
HvR
September 20, 2013 at 10:55
Mmmm, think I’ll gets some Burger King for lunch.
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:56
You cut me deep right there!
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 10:57
No bacon… It made me sad… 🙁
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:58
Sure they have a bacon burger! I tasted one in Uk.
Unavengedavo (aka. Frik)
September 20, 2013 at 11:00
McDonalds in the USA have bacon version of almost everything… Even their salad 😛
http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/full_menu_explorer.html
Spathi
September 20, 2013 at 11:00
Even milkshakes!!!
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:02
SIES!
Spathi
September 20, 2013 at 11:03
Licorice and liver milkshakes, topped with crispy bacon! YUMMY!!!!
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:06
What are you pregnant!
Spathi
September 20, 2013 at 11:09
That is so racist! Or Xenophobic…or something! Can’t a man just have cravings for bacon!
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:12
Bacon yes! but not the Licorice and liver with it too!
Spathi
September 20, 2013 at 11:14
Hehehe. Always remember that from Jones in the Fast Lane. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, shame on you!
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:15
Shame on me then
Unavengedavo (aka. Frik)
September 20, 2013 at 11:11
No, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE!!!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/bacon-milkshakes/d7d44522-b8a2-4ddc-a73b-cc906092d690
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 11:06
Sorry share the bad news, but Burger King SA is halal and taking into account that it is owned by a Muslim I don’t think any of the branches will be normal Burger King. 🙁
So no pork at all ever… Sigh
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:07
SCREW THEM!!!! They must cater to US ALL!!!
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 11:11
I feel your pain man… Believe me… I was SO sad. I had BK in Australia (where it is called Hungry Jacks) and it was amazing!
I hate it when I am forced to conform to other peoples limited religious beliefs… Sigh… 🙁
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:14
Hungry Jacks?
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 11:23
In Australia Burger King is called Hungry Jacks… BK owns the name and it is 100% BK through and through, but for some reason Ausies don’t like ti when the restaurant name said Burger King… Weird…
HvR
September 20, 2013 at 11:00
You can always bring your own.
I think there is a gap in the market, open bacon stands outside every Burger King.
Skoobaz
September 20, 2013 at 10:35
Star Citizen
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 10:40
BOOM! gamesetmatch.
CrasH
September 20, 2013 at 10:44
you said it brother
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 10:50
Agreed! I am itching to get my Digital Bounty Hunter pack… Just need loose cash to justify it!
Skoobaz
September 20, 2013 at 11:01
I too need to justify spend. But want..real..bad!
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 11:07
Dude I read the FAQ… You have to buy insurance in game for your ship. Otherwise you won’t get it back when it gets shot down… I was like o.O WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT and then after like 15 mins I went THAT’S AWESOME! This game is going to ROCK!!!!!
Skoobaz
September 20, 2013 at 11:12
I have no words for the awesomeness this will be. I even went and got all the old Wing Commanders on GOG. What a nostalgia trip. If, and I believe it will, Star Citizen gives me that same buzz as the WC series did back when I was a laaitjie then I am SOLD SOLD SOLD!!
Spathi
September 20, 2013 at 11:23
As long as my character can have blue hair, I’m sold!
Skoobaz
September 20, 2013 at 11:25
Good point, I am now wondering how customizable characters are?
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 11:27
Everything in that game just screams awesomeness to me! I only ever played Freelancer and that was already pure awesome! The whole world and the mechanics are so real… CAN’T WAIT!
Skoobaz
September 20, 2013 at 14:55
Freelancer = WIn. Have you tried the crossfire mod?
Skoobaz
September 20, 2013 at 12:48
Dude, I just migrated my account over and now all I need is to pledge. Hanger Module is Live!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 11:08
The 300i is so pretty. Leather interior baby… LEATHER!
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 11:24
Dude YES! Those PDF brochures they made <3 I am SUPER impressed with all of it!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 11:35
Have you watched the promotional video for the 300i series? Eish man, love at first sight. And then to see it in the hanger…. SQUEEEEEEEEE
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 11:47
lol! Well I think I actually did… I am just waiting till like December when the PFS part releases and then my pre-order will be in…
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 11:59
December might be juuuuuust too late. The lifetime insurance window ends sometime in November.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 12:03
AFAIK that window has already closed? The Digital Bounty Hunter pack shows 4 months insurance on it… I didn’t even know about insurance until like 4 days ago 🙁
I don’t really want to pay too much for a pre-order and that one is R650… Can I still get lifetime insurance for below R650? o.O
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 12:33
I think you’re right as far as new backers go, older backers can still get LTI on ships until November. Cheapest package with alpha & beta access is the digital mercenary, which has the Aurora, that’s $40.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 12:35
It sounded like an awesome idea, but it is only linked to one ship and I can’t imagine you will have the lower end ships for very long…
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 13:33
I don’t know, if it works the way he describes then you won’t really have “low end” ships. Ships have certain roles they’re more suited too, but even then it depends how you equip it & stuff. It’s not just a linear progression of ship a > ship b > ship c > etc
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 13:40
Man… I can’t wait anymore for this damn game! I feel like Cartmen… I need to freeze myself!
Spathi
September 20, 2013 at 10:53
+ Oculus Rift = Heaven
Unavengedavo (aka. Frik)
September 20, 2013 at 10:38
This…
And yes it is an actual product!
http://www.poopourri.com/
That Tall Twit
September 20, 2013 at 10:41
Oh dang.
Unavengedavo (aka. Frik)
September 20, 2013 at 10:41
But on a serious note. This looks rather interesting as well, a browser based RTS game for browsers that support HTML5 and WebGL.
https://artillery.com/
That Tall Twit
September 20, 2013 at 10:44
That looks rather cool!
Unavengedavo (aka. Frik)
September 20, 2013 at 11:16
It seems worth keeping an eye on 😛
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:44
Is that shit real?
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:38
MGS 5!!
That Tall Twit
September 20, 2013 at 10:39
Yeah. Looking forward to that.
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:45
So am I! Its coming out on current gen right?
That Tall Twit
September 20, 2013 at 10:47
Yessir, current & next-gen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid_V:_The_Phantom_Pain
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:50
Can’t wait!
Tbone187
September 20, 2013 at 12:24
oooh yeah!!!!
Ryanza
September 20, 2013 at 10:40
The next big thing is DRM-free games such as The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.
Do not support DRM!!!
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
September 20, 2013 at 10:41
Half Life 3… oh wait….
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:42
Oh dear, Such a thing doesn’t exist yet..
Unavengedavo (aka. Frik)
September 20, 2013 at 10:42
1313… Oh wait…
HvR
September 20, 2013 at 10:49
Functional SA eSports body …. oh wait….
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
September 20, 2013 at 10:50
Non-buggy Bethesda Game… oh wait
Tarisma
September 20, 2013 at 11:05
Offline Blizzard game… oh wait
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
September 20, 2013 at 13:17
An Original Activision Game…oh wait
That Tall Twit
September 20, 2013 at 11:23
Xbox One not needing Kinect… oh wait
CrasH
September 20, 2013 at 10:53
Diablo 3 expansion with offline and lan play… oh wait…
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
September 20, 2013 at 10:59
Pokémon MMO…oh wait
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:59
POKEMON STADIUM 3!!!
Tarisma
September 20, 2013 at 11:06
Revolutionized COD… oh wait
That Tall Twit
September 20, 2013 at 11:13
MSSA admitting that they are wrong… oh wait
Tarisma
September 20, 2013 at 11:17
A good final fantasy.. oh wait
Gavin Mannion
September 20, 2013 at 10:42
TITAN FALL, actually as awesome as that game is I don’t see it touching any seriously high number.
The Witcher 3 may be awesome but again it’s not the same mass appeal as GTA.
Honestly I expect the next big thing to be something we haven’t seen yet and it will be the console seller when it’s revealed
Jonah Cash
September 20, 2013 at 10:53
Interesting take there Mr. Mannion…. I will save this comment for future use when either you are wrong or right….
Spathi
September 20, 2013 at 11:07
He is usually right. Except when he is wrong, then he ain’t right. But I maybe wrong, right?Although the only time ever I was wrong was when I though I was wrong, but I was actually right.
FRIIIIIIIIDAAYYYYYYY!!!!
Mossel
September 20, 2013 at 12:10
You just blew my mind.
Jonah Cash
September 20, 2013 at 12:14
Hahaha!!! Brilliant!!! I am married so I am mostly wrong it would seem!!!
CrasH
September 20, 2013 at 10:44
Wildstar if your into MMO’s
Major FoxHoundR - what the fox
September 20, 2013 at 10:48
wot is wildstar
CrasH
September 20, 2013 at 10:50
oO
The next MMO that is on the radar of every person that lost many hours of their lives trying all other MMO’s after WOW.
http://www.wildstar-online.com/uk/
Tarisma
September 20, 2013 at 11:03
Nah with the subscription model it wont work as well as it deserves to
eXpZA
September 20, 2013 at 10:50
Frostbite engine replacing the Unreal Engine for all upcoming games. It’s massive.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
September 20, 2013 at 10:50
SO BORED OF UE3
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:51
UE4 will be impressive though…
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
September 20, 2013 at 10:51
Ya Man
Matewis Jubilai
September 20, 2013 at 10:51
go for it! 200+ comments!
Jonah Cash
September 20, 2013 at 10:51
Watch Dogs!!!
or…… bunnies that can give slow claps
Mike Doutchevitch
September 20, 2013 at 10:52
For me personally, it’s the Witcher 3. Although I am sure it will be COD
MacDoodle
September 20, 2013 at 10:52
Destiny looks promising I got big hopes for this title
Ir0nseraph
September 20, 2013 at 14:51
Yeah the game I am most looking forward to next year aswell
DenDestroy
September 20, 2013 at 10:53
GTA V on PC. ;-p
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 20, 2013 at 10:53
Any properly designed open world game for me really…
If my life was perfect then Star Citizen would be out already!
I am however waiting for Watch Dogs to release, Diablo 3 expansion and GTA 5 will hopefully come to PC after they have exhausted the console sales where the real money for them is.
brad coetzee
September 20, 2013 at 10:53
GTA V online ofcourse!
Kromas
September 20, 2013 at 10:55
Since no-one mentioned it yet. Oculus Rift.
SmurFyZA
September 20, 2013 at 10:55
Elder Scrolls Online will be amazing in the MMO world. Its a bit on the down-lo atm, but the hype will increase. I know I cant wait to play it 🙂
Tarisma
September 20, 2013 at 11:12
As far as I know its subscription based and thus like wildstar wont get the attention it deserves
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 10:57
To Geoff Well done this week, you are so very cunning by getting our comments.
Purple_Dragon
September 20, 2013 at 10:59
Next big thing for me is Doom 4 but doubt that will ever happen.
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:02
It will, trust me it will.
http://www.geek.com/games/doom-4-didnt-feel-like-doom-so-id-software-started-again-1564397/
Lardus-Respect the beard
September 20, 2013 at 11:04
Mass Effect: New Dawn
*coming with new blue/red/green choices and an extended cut soon after*
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 11:06
I’m hoping with the power of next gen consoles we get purple, yellow & orange too.
Kromas
September 20, 2013 at 11:07
Mass Effect Pokemon ending edition. Gotta watch them all!
Lardus-Respect the beard
September 20, 2013 at 11:08
True! Didn’t think of that!
SaintsRowMurray
September 20, 2013 at 11:19
Better yet, Femshep getting an AI upgrade, knowing that clothing and showers does not go together when having a hot scene with Traynor. THEN we’ll see the next big thing!
Lardus-Resident Perve
September 20, 2013 at 11:31
And Moar playable races!! I can just imagine a perve like me playing a Blue Beauty!
SaintsRowMurray
September 20, 2013 at 11:50
Mmmmmm Williams…
Lardus-Resident Perve
September 20, 2013 at 11:55
Hahahahahaaaaaa! Brilliant! Set myself a goal of only playing again in 2014 – full trilogy play through…and you are making it “hard” to resist!
SaintsRowMurray
September 20, 2013 at 12:02
Well…
Lardus-Resident Perve
September 20, 2013 at 12:09
She was hotter in Chuck. But my first play through on ME2 did have some action with her 😛
Rags
September 23, 2013 at 12:41
Play some ME3 MP then you can play the Asari, great fun too even with the high pings.
Rincemetimbers
September 20, 2013 at 11:07
Too soon boet, too soon…
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
September 20, 2013 at 11:09
Non Error 37 Blizzard Game…
Lardus-Respect the beard
September 20, 2013 at 11:10
We are talking about real possibilities here, not impossible fantasies!!!! 😛
fred
September 20, 2013 at 11:06
Dark Souls 2
Rincemetimbers
September 20, 2013 at 11:06
I think the next big thing will be finding out the BananaJim is in fact Foxhound…
That Tall Twit
September 20, 2013 at 11:11
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:20
Don’t make him too sad look what happened to Jim’s cousin!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 11:40
Don’t make him angry, you won’t like him when he’s angry…
SaintsRowMurray
September 20, 2013 at 11:48
Bones
Rincemetimbers
September 20, 2013 at 11:07
Aliens: Call of Duty Marines. I want to see that. *Now with added DOG Alien.
TiMsTeR I miss Gta V
September 20, 2013 at 11:10
Shit got REAL!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 20, 2013 at 11:12
A mechanical one. And someone must say, “There’s something wrong with my COG DOG, it keeps eating insects.”
Rincemetimbers
September 20, 2013 at 11:18
lol
Lardus-Respect the beard
September 20, 2013 at 11:11
Dawn of War 3: Only War
*coming with huge personalizable armies, including the Grey Knights and Legion of the Damned*
Ultimo_Cleric N7
September 20, 2013 at 11:18
what….. -_- how did I not know of this?!?!?! AMAZING!
Lardus-You say pervert I say s
September 20, 2013 at 11:26
Actually making that stuff up (title included). There were rumours that when they are done with CoH2, they would start on DoW3 with the new engine to enable massive armies and mix elements from 1 and 2. But that would be AMAZING when they finally announce it!
Ultimo_Cleric N7
September 20, 2013 at 11:40
Man, I loved DoW 2…..same, I cant wait for the next one.
Lardus-Resident Perve
September 20, 2013 at 11:54
Both were great. Missed the Multiplayer with my friends in 2 though. Ticked me off when I got Retribution and it did not allow me to continue my epic journey with my Terminator Armour and Hammer!
Rincemetimbers
September 20, 2013 at 11:13
I think Destiny has the potential to blow all our minds.
MacDoodle
September 20, 2013 at 11:22
I agree, so amped for this
Rincemetimbers
September 20, 2013 at 11:24
Yeah. Can you imagine if they can merge a game like the new GTAV with Borderlands 2 but in space? Shut up and take my money!
MacDoodle
September 20, 2013 at 11:31
Shit yeah they can take my left… erm money too
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
September 20, 2013 at 11:14
Star Citizen!
SaintsRowMurray
September 20, 2013 at 11:16
Playboy jumping on the reboot bandwagon and ordering Playboy the Mansion be redone. This time with a better/more competitive publishing side in the game, and photo realistic models and ahhh shit, bugger that, they’ll be sending the models over to your home…
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
September 20, 2013 at 11:16
Lan play is the next big thing!
Tbone187
September 20, 2013 at 12:58
didn’t you mean , next big thing to die off??
Ultimo_Cleric N7
September 20, 2013 at 11:21
Destiny, Star Citizen, Titan Fall and Shadowfall…
MacMeister998
September 20, 2013 at 11:27
Yep I think the next Mass Effect
Karl Wortmann (?)
September 20, 2013 at 11:34
Titanfall, The Division, Star Citizen… and Mighty No. 9 (not that it’s in the same league, but I will get more enjoyment out of it than AAA titles)
Needs moar RETRO! 😀
Tbone187
September 20, 2013 at 12:57
If only the Division had a single player campaign.
Karl Wortmann (?)
September 20, 2013 at 13:05
yeah :/ I must say though, there is nothing quite like playing with other humans. It’s a pity internet connectivity is so useless here, and expensive. Still, single player also has its advantages 🙂
Rock789
September 20, 2013 at 11:38
Witcher 3, without a doubt! Can’t wait.
And a very close second? Destiny! First MMO that I really wanna play… Elder Scrolls Online looks great too and I’d like to get it. But Destiny is the one that’s beginning to convince me that MMO’s can be good. 🙂
Ultimo_Cleric N7
September 20, 2013 at 11:42
Almost forgot……….
MASS EFFECT 4!!!!! WOOOOOHOOOO!!!!
GhettoSmurf
September 20, 2013 at 11:58
Red Dead Redemption 2
ToshZA
September 20, 2013 at 12:17
I see a lot of comments here. Destiny, Star Citizen, Witcher 3, Titanfall, AC4.
None of these will be the next big thing. Each in their own I have no doubt will be great, but will only get a cult following in the end. 3 of those are guaranteed purchases of mine already, so they’re definately there – but none have that “big thing” quality about them.
If HL3 was actually on the cards, that’d be the game, but we all know its not on the cards.
This is tough, actually – since I can’t picture anything that’s been announced being the next big thing. Nothing. I’m not even sure Gavin’s right when he says it’ll be an unanounced one, since the only game I know of that has had this much hype in recent years – was in fact GTA. The last time anything else was hyped like this was Doom 3, and it was rubbish in the end. At least in terms of my memory, which isn’t the best lately.
My guess? The next big thing, will be GTA 6. Unless Gavin’s right, and it’s not. Time will tell.
Either way, I’ve gotta save up some serious cash for all these amazing games!
Tbone187
September 20, 2013 at 12:35
There are plenty o’ decent titles coming up but it’s gonna take a lot to match this GTA hype. Lets see , what game has been in the making for 5 yrs since it’s predecessor?? niks!
Matthew Holliday
September 20, 2013 at 13:34
Toribash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOeafxSew30
Nana
September 30, 2013 at 02:35
Project Eternity