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With 100 days to go until E3 what are we going to be shown?

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We’re still trying to book our E3 excursions this year and while we said last year that we would be far more professional this year it appears we lied. But that doesn’t mean we don’t get to be excited about what is going to be revealed in 100 days time.

With a large amount of help from the Neogaf bunch I’ve put together my most anticipated reveals of E3 along with some ridiculous hopes that will likely not come true.

Things we know we’ll see

Not everything at E3 is a surprise and some of the most exciting things we are looking forward to are

New Gears of War

I'll be back...

The rest of the team don’t share my enthusiasm for this as there is a lot of worry that the game has played itself out entirely. I can’t agree with that as I’m a true blooded Gears of War fan and a new storyline in the Gears universe will do me perfectly thanks.

But for heavens sake don’t remove the locusts or try Call of Duty it, I want the oafish smashing of flesh and oversized characters in my game.

Halo For Xbox One

'Allo 'Allo 'Allo, wot do we have here den?

Another series I’m a huge fan of is the Halo series, however unlike the majority of Halo fans I don’t particularly like the multiplayer. It’s okay and I enjoy it now and then but it doesn’t really grab me.

However a brand new campaign on the Xbox One is definitely a reason to fork out some cash for Microsoft’s lumbering beast.

Fable Legends

Wow, over compensate much?

I don’t think there is any chance that Microsoft won’t be releasing Fable onto the Xbox One and while it’s not my taste it does have a large and loyal following.

It’s going to be there but is it going to be any good?

Quantum Break

What ever happened to Quantum leap?

We’ve already been hyped for Quantum Break and I think it’s about time the Microsoft consoles got a decent exclusive story led game. We’ve seen some incredible titles on the PlayStation 3 like The Last of Us, Heavy Rain and Beyond but nothing that really compared on the Xbox 360.

Hopefully Quantum Break lives up to the high expectations around it.

Mass Effect 4

Zoogle zerp derp de derp

The Mass Effect series was a generation defining series in the last gen and while the urge to not tamper with a great series must have been great it seems that money is even more important.

I can’t think of a single series that has made it to 4 games without letting itself go so while we know this is going to exist, I’m not sure it’s going to be great.

Mad Max

Mad Max out of the Thunderdome

I saw Mad Max for the first time at the last Gamescom and at the time it felt like a mix between Borderlands and Burnout Paradise.

We still need to go hands on with the title and it’s been so long since I’ve seen or heard anything about it I’m getting worried. But it will definitely make a showing at E3 2014 in some form or another.

Bayonetta 2

stop looking at my ass

Bayonetta is another one of those cult titles that has a rabbid following, however with the recent news that it’s only releasing on the Wii-U that fanbase has taken a bit of a bashing.

The Wii-U’s sales are in the toilet right now and I for one can’t see a smaller title like Bayonetta changing that trend.

Super Smash Bros

Hulk SMASH

Now Super Smash Bros on the Wii-U may be what Nintendo needs to get some interest back into their console.

The problem is the touchpad would be great for this but since you can only have one touchpad per console it does limit it’s usefulness.

The Legend of Zelda

Check my watermark out maaaaann

Another top title for Nintendo is widely expected to be shown at E3 and that’s the new Zelda game.

Now this is a game with a huge following and as it’s a single player game the developers can really put that touchpad to good use and make the game something special that can only be experienced in Nintendo’s camp.

The rest of the bunch

As always we are going to see new versions of a whole bunch of familiar titles like

  • FIFA 15
  • New Golfing Game
  • Madden
  • The Sims
  • Kinectimals
  • NHL
  • NBA2K14
  • and many more

What we’d like to see

These are the titles we expect to see but wouldn’t be overly surprised if they didn’t show up on time.

The Division

Divide and conquer

The Division from Ubisoft is attempting to break some massive new ground in the online MMO space but have they bitten off more than they can chew?

It’s been very quiet around the title for some time now but I really hope we are blown away at E3

Uncharted 4

Same same, but different

Uncharted 4 is coming, we all know that but will Sony and Naughty Dog want to showcase this title at E3 or will they rather wait until Gamescom for woo the European media?

I think it all depends on what Sony has hidden up its sleeve.

Destiny

It's your Destiny to play this game

If you had asked me last year November if Destiny would be at E3 I’d have guaranteed it. However much The Division it is possible that the team behind Destiny have bitten off more than they can chew.

Bungie definitely have the pedigree to make a top title but they don’t have much experience in large scale games and pretty much no experience in MMO’s. They wouldn’t want to show the same game we saw last year so unless they have something great to show us I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see t.

Far Cry 4

Yum, the walls taste like marshmallows

We’ve been teased recently about a new Far Cry coming out soon and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Far Cry 4 revealed during the Ubisoft conference.

However once again this title feels like a more European title so we could also only see it revealed at Gamescom later this year.

What we won’t see.. but want to

I highly doubt we’re going to see any of these but hey a man can dream can’t he?

Portal 3

How did this shot even happen?

It’s been long enough since Portal 2 was released to bring back the cerebral franchise. But with Valve not appearing to make games anymore I can’t see this happening unless they sell the IP to someone

Viva Pinata

A fox and a frog.. what's the worst that could happen?

One of my all time favourite games was the original Viva Pinata, I’m not sure why but the cute, genetically modifying, farming simulator just appealed to my casual brain.

Why we haven’t seen a new one is beyond me but hopefully it can make an appearance.

Borderlands 3

It's going to be Legen..... ...... dary

Gearbox has stated they are not currently working on a new Borderlands but that doesn’t mean I don’t want one. Here’s hoping Randy was lying to us.

Half Life 2 Episode 3, or just Half Life 3. 

No it's not happening

What wish list can possibly exist without Half Life 2 Episode 3? Personally I couldn’t care less about the game anymore but I just wish it would be released already so everyone else can shut up.

Anything else?

So that’s my list, obviously there are a ton of other titles that will be shown like a new LittleBigPlanet, Lego something or other, The Crew, Splinter Cell etc etc …

But what title are you most excited about and why?

Last Updated: March 4, 2014

134 Comments

  1. Ultimo_Cleric N7

    March 4, 2014 at 12:34

    Blizzard, Starcraft 2 Legacy of the Void. New Arkham SEQUEL.
    But the number one for me will be the ME4 teaser…..for obvious reasons. Dont think the game will be out too soon, since Bioware are all about the DA hype train. But If I dont have my PS4 by the time that comes out, I wil literally weep, since my current PC just wont be able to handle it.

    Reply

  2. CrasH

    March 4, 2014 at 12:35

    L4D3
    Star Citizen
    Elite: Dangerous
    Wildstar

    Reply

  3. Spathi

    March 4, 2014 at 12:35

    Demon’s Souls 2!! PLEASE!!!!!

    Reply

    • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

      March 4, 2014 at 12:36

      Oh they already said they will not be making a demon souls 2

      Reply

  4. Umar Praise The Golden Sun

    March 4, 2014 at 12:35

    Screenshot this. I will post this everywhere…
    E3 2014
    Last Guardian Release date announced!

    Reply

    • Steph

      March 5, 2014 at 19:13

      Lets hope, been waiting forever for it. I am glad it’s coming to ps4 though so that’s a bright not to the long wait.

      Reply

      • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

        March 5, 2014 at 21:12

        Hehe, I don’t think I will ever lose hope …. But it’s been so long though…I just got a feeling this is the year we hear something. Else I’m going to give up gaming forever (not really)

        Reply

  5. SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad

    March 4, 2014 at 12:36

    Mass Effect 4 could work, provided they do it their way. Don’t listen to fans (who are not always right) and don’t give it the CoD brush. Just do what you’ve been doing for the past few years. Write a mindblowing story. Give us some great characters. I don’t care what they do with the universe, as long as they do somthing and they do it the way they have been doing it thus far. Yeah, besides the ME3 finale misstep (hey even Gods make mistakes), they can pull this shit off. 🙂

    Also. don’t forget the next edition of CoD: The Dogs of War

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    • oVg PAYNE

      March 4, 2014 at 12:51

      I do not trust EA anymore. Let Shepard RIP.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        March 4, 2014 at 12:53

        Would you prefer a prequel or sequel?

        I’d go for prequel, maybe Human-Turian wars, or the Rachni wars!

        Reply

        • oVg PAYNE

          March 4, 2014 at 13:08

          Its finished.

          If anything, my ultimate dream is to be around when Paramount or whoever owns the STAR TREK IP pull their fucking fingers out and give us a what they should have done before BIOWARE did.

          An interactive USS NCC1701E like the JACK DAW with mini space fights with the Borg or Klingon when one gets to upgrade the ship or shuttles. A fully explorable Enterprise like the NORMANDY. RPG Crew with love interests and story branches.

          Away missions with cover based shooting, Klingon hand to hand combat.

          The lore is already there. They just seem to not give a shit.

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          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            March 4, 2014 at 13:11

            Cover-based shooting? The guys in the red shirts are the cover right? lol

        • Ultimo_Cleric N7

          March 4, 2014 at 14:23

          Sequel all the way. Prequels never ever work. Name 3 that have….

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            March 4, 2014 at 14:50

            Deus Ex Human Revolution, Tomb Raider, STALKER Clear Sky

          • Ultimo_Cleric N7

            March 4, 2014 at 15:41

            Deus Ex – YES
            Tomb Raider – Yes
            STALKER……hmmm I personally dont think so.

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            March 4, 2014 at 15:49

            Not a bad prequel tbh

      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        March 4, 2014 at 13:10

        Amen brother.

        Reply

  6. Hammersteyn

    March 4, 2014 at 12:36

    Witcher 3

    Reply

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      March 4, 2014 at 18:06

      This!

      Reply

  7. Umar Praise The Golden Sun

    March 4, 2014 at 12:37

    Would love to see some more X

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      March 4, 2014 at 12:39

      X? As in Megaman?

      Reply

      • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

        March 4, 2014 at 12:40

        nope X, for wiiU

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          March 4, 2014 at 12:40

          oh that.

          Reply

          • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

            March 4, 2014 at 12:46

            Lol yes. It’s just me….lonely ol wiiU gamer 🙁

          • KingKappie

            March 4, 2014 at 14:40

            you can not say you play Wii you will get stoned

  8. Hammersteyn

    March 4, 2014 at 12:37

    kingdom hearts 3

    Reply

  9. Umar Praise The Golden Sun

    March 4, 2014 at 12:38

    Retro is working on a new game…Metroid PLEASE!!!

    Reply

  10. Hammersteyn

    March 4, 2014 at 12:38

    Doom 4

    Reply

  11. El Capitan del Blade

    March 4, 2014 at 12:38

    I wanna see a New Trailer for The Last Guardian… That’ll make me buy a PS4…

    Reply

    • Gavin Mannion

      March 4, 2014 at 12:39

      you really think that game is still coming?

      Reply

      • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

        March 4, 2014 at 12:39

        DUH! Of course it is…how can you still doubt

        Reply

      • El Capitan del Blade

        March 4, 2014 at 12:41

        I will hold out hope, same with Beyond Good and Evil 2, Half life 3, And Command and Conquer Generals 2….

        Reply

        • Admiral Chief in Vegas

          March 4, 2014 at 13:00

          I can dig a Generals 2!

          Reply

        • TiMsTeR1033

          March 4, 2014 at 13:02

          and add on that list Black and white 3, Redneck Rampage 2, Roadrash HD! one can dream.

          Reply

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            March 4, 2014 at 13:09

            Roadrash – we be having it… Road Redemption kickstarter

    • oVg PAYNE

      March 4, 2014 at 13:03

      You mean PS5

      Reply

      • Steph

        March 5, 2014 at 19:14

        Lol ouch

        Reply

  12. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    March 4, 2014 at 12:39

    EPISODE 3!!!!!!!!!

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    • Hammersteyn

      March 4, 2014 at 12:40

      Same time as The Last Guardian

      Reply

      • Spathi

        March 4, 2014 at 12:42

        In the same trailer, with Gordon riding the dragon thing!

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          March 4, 2014 at 12:42

          Thought it was a dog. Shit can’t remember

          Reply

          • Spathi

            March 4, 2014 at 12:43

            That’s the problem, no one can! Sony, make haste!

    • oVg PAYNE

      March 4, 2014 at 12:49

      Past its half life.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        March 4, 2014 at 12:52

        I disagree, would gladly love a new installment

        Reply

        • oVg PAYNE

          March 4, 2014 at 12:54

          Exclusive to the Steam box with Portal 3. If Gabe is to stupid to see how many units he can shift with that concept then he should eat pie.

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            March 4, 2014 at 12:56

            Bloody agent pie?

  13. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    March 4, 2014 at 12:39

    The Division!

    Reply

  14. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    March 4, 2014 at 12:40

    TITANFALL IF KALAHARI GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      March 4, 2014 at 12:44

      Don’t support EA. Rather get South Park

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        March 4, 2014 at 12:44

        Indeed, once I get my money back, SP it is!

        Reply

  15. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    March 4, 2014 at 12:40

    Gears of War for PC

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    • El Capitan del Blade

      March 4, 2014 at 12:46

      The first one was released on PC… a bitch to find legally, though. (ie it’s not on the steam…)

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        March 4, 2014 at 12:47

        It was there way of forcing people to buy a 360. Now imagine they do the same with Titanfall

        Reply

        • El Capitan del Blade

          March 4, 2014 at 12:48

          They might, But that’s just business….

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            March 4, 2014 at 12:49

            Clever sadistic business. Especially if the Xbox One lags even farther behind the PS4

  16. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    March 4, 2014 at 12:42

    Imagine: HL3 AND SteamOS being announced within next 6months

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      March 4, 2014 at 12:43

      Exclusive OS title. I’ve been calling this for so long I cant remember.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        March 4, 2014 at 12:44

        They will sell the OS like cookies outside a legalized dagga shop

        Reply

        • Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)

          March 4, 2014 at 13:53

          Luckily for us the OS is free 😀

          Reply

    • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

      March 4, 2014 at 12:48

      I will lick Gabe’s filthy rich balls for that

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        March 4, 2014 at 12:48

        I’ll help. You can choose which side first

        Reply

        • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

          March 4, 2014 at 12:49

          Left?

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            March 4, 2014 at 12:49

            fine by me

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            March 4, 2014 at 12:53

            I thought you were gonna say BOTH

          • Hammersteyn

            March 4, 2014 at 12:55

            my mouths not big enough

          • TiMsTeR1033

            March 4, 2014 at 12:59

            but you can try!

          • Hammersteyn

            March 4, 2014 at 13:00

            hehehe sure why not.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            March 4, 2014 at 13:07

            No one said middle. Missed opportunity.

  17. Umar Praise The Golden Sun

    March 4, 2014 at 12:43

    Tales of Zesteria and Persona 5 (I’m probably alone on this one)

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      March 4, 2014 at 12:45

      Not really, we can trust your taste in games

      Reply

      • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

        March 4, 2014 at 12:46

        Hehe 🙂

        Reply

  18. RinceThis

    March 4, 2014 at 12:43

    An Aliens game that doesn’t make me want to kick puppies. And no, not ONE alien, a shit load, with guns, and lines like ‘Game over man, game over’!

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      March 4, 2014 at 12:56

      Ikr, how hard can it be to make a decent one?

      Reply

      • RinceThis

        March 4, 2014 at 12:57

        Apparently it’s easier to send a probe into outer space man. Really, wtf is up with the entire game industry that they cannot GET ONE ALIEN GAME ON LEVEL 9000+

        Reply

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      March 4, 2014 at 13:06

      Aliens are dangerous enough without giving them guns.

      Reply

      • RinceThis

        March 4, 2014 at 13:10

        Maybe for your, girly man *said in Russian accent.

        Reply

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          March 4, 2014 at 13:15

          Just because I’m in touch with my feminine side doesn’t make me girly!

          Reply

  19. Umar Praise The Golden Sun

    March 4, 2014 at 12:45

    Oh man some more Evil Within gameplay

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      March 4, 2014 at 12:45

      YES!

      Reply

      • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

        March 4, 2014 at 12:45

        August is so far away 🙁 Why not now???

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          March 4, 2014 at 12:46

          October is farther still #XBOX_One_Launch_date 😛

          Reply

          • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

            March 4, 2014 at 12:47

            Oh yes that’s happening this year. Forgot about that. meh, speck on the calender 😛

  20. Mossel

    March 4, 2014 at 12:52

    The Division is probably the only game I’m excited for in that list.

    Reply

  21. Mossel

    March 4, 2014 at 12:53

    What about a Last of Us PC port? Yes, I dream big.

    Reply

    • TiMsTeR1033

      March 4, 2014 at 13:00

      Will never happen.

      Reply

      • Mossel

        March 4, 2014 at 13:02

        Until it does! xD

        Reply

        • TiMsTeR1033

          March 4, 2014 at 13:04

          If it does it will be a miracle so great the world would stop and notice.

          Reply

          • Mossel

            March 4, 2014 at 13:05

            I can just see the headlines now: “Peace in the middle east”

  22. oVg PAYNE

    March 4, 2014 at 12:53

    Bayonetta 2 is the only game on that list that made my balls tingle.

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief in Vegas

      March 4, 2014 at 12:54

      …and for a whole different reason I imagine?

      Reply

      • oVg PAYNE

        March 4, 2014 at 12:57

        Looks like I will be buying a Wii U.

        Reply

        • TiMsTeR1033

          March 4, 2014 at 13:00

          I’d buy one for Mario.

          Reply

        • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

          March 4, 2014 at 13:00

          DOOOO IIIIIIIT

          Reply

    • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

      March 4, 2014 at 12:54

      Not even Viva pinata?

      How jaded are you!??

      Reply

      • Jaded_Reprobate

        March 4, 2014 at 12:54

        very

        Reply

        • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

          March 4, 2014 at 12:55

          Well clearly you are, it’s in your name lol

          Reply

      • oVg PAYNE

        March 4, 2014 at 12:55

        RARE is too busy making Avatars and I have run out of LSD.

        Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        March 4, 2014 at 12:57

        I traded Viva Pinata in before even giving it a chance really. Enjoyed beating the crap outta them though.

        Reply

        • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

          March 4, 2014 at 12:58

          It’s a pretty fun game though

          Reply

  23. Matewis Jubilai

    March 4, 2014 at 12:53

    I’m not normally a praying man, but if you’re up there, puhleease let Mad Max be good batman!

    Reply

  24. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    March 4, 2014 at 12:55

    • Matewis Jubilai

      March 4, 2014 at 13:20

      If it what me playing, I’d bliksem off of those blocks at the end of the gif…

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        March 4, 2014 at 13:23

        Hahahaha, indeed, dem feels

        Reply

  25. TiMsTeR1033

    March 4, 2014 at 12:55

    The header reminds me of an old edit I did of that picture

    Reply

  26. Alien Emperor Trevor

    March 4, 2014 at 13:01

    Everyone seen the new Gears of War logo? Pretty cool right?

    Reply

    • TiMsTeR1033

      March 4, 2014 at 13:02

      What new logo?

      Reply

      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        March 4, 2014 at 13:03

        Refresh for image 😛

        Reply

    • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

      March 4, 2014 at 13:04

      That looks like some random tribal logo……lol

      Reply

    • TiMsTeR1033

      March 4, 2014 at 13:05

      Looks like Horse shit!

      Reply

    • oVg PAYNE

      March 4, 2014 at 13:14

      BWAHAHAHAHA

      Reply

    • Matewis Jubilai

      March 4, 2014 at 13:23

      I can’t wait to play the cable car level =D Or you know what would be fun? To come across some of those thugs hiding in the bushes on the climbing trails (evil grin) …

      Reply

  27. ToshZA

    March 4, 2014 at 13:01

    Destiny, Wildstar. That’s about it.

    Out of interest, will the Witcher 3 be out before then? That’s the only reason I can think as to why its not included on that list.

    Reply

  28. Rags

    March 4, 2014 at 13:04

    Too soon for ME4 I think?

    Reply

    • Willem Swanepoel

      March 4, 2014 at 13:14

      apparently, they already have a working version because someone from bioware tweeted that he was playing me4 and it looks amazing.

      Donno if it is a marketing bs thing but yeah

      Reply

      • Matthew Holliday

        March 4, 2014 at 14:35

        nah, not bs, they released a “working” alpha version for the devs and writers to work on from home over the christmas period.
        was just the shell of the game to build on, work things out and fit things in.

        Reply

    • Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)

      March 4, 2014 at 13:46

      But wasn’t it suppose to end in ME3?

      Reply

      • Matthew Holliday

        March 4, 2014 at 14:33

        shepard story ends in ME3.
        The galaxys doesnt.

        Reply

  29. Alien Emperor Trevor

    March 4, 2014 at 13:04

    I’m keen to see Mad Max because it’s something new, and made by the guys who made Just Cause 2 which is pure fun.

    Reply

  30. Willem Swanepoel

    March 4, 2014 at 13:17

    more witcher 3 gameplay.
    more dragon age 3 gameplay

    Reply

  31. Mikhil

    March 4, 2014 at 13:20

    More details on Star Citizen, and an announcement for a new Red Dead would make me very happy.

    Reply

  32. Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)

    March 4, 2014 at 13:43

    News that 1313 will still be released

    Reply

  33. ElimiNathan

    March 4, 2014 at 14:05

    LOL @HL3 image text

    Reply

  34. StephenGSchneider

    March 4, 2014 at 14:14

    News that 1313 will still be released more dragon age 3 gameplay Too soon for ME4 I think? Viva Pinata in before even giving it a chance really. Enjoyed beating the crap outta them though Well clearly you are, it’s in your name lol http://num.to/842960899443

    Reply

    • Matthew Holliday

      March 4, 2014 at 14:28

      also doubt we’ll get a release trailer for ME4 befor DA3 is released.

      they havent hyped up the new DA3 nearly enough to consider hyping ME4 yet.

      Reply

  35. VampyreSquirrel

    March 5, 2014 at 09:07

    100 days till e3? that means my birthday’s getting freaking closer! -.-

    Reply

  36. VampyreSquirrel

    March 5, 2014 at 09:09

    Only game I’m really hyped about now and would love to see more of is The Witcher 3! I really can’t wait for it, even though I’ll have to anyway (PC, laptop won’t handle it)

    Reply

  37. ???

    March 5, 2014 at 15:08

    Fallout 4 anyone?

    Reply

  38. Zohak Diaz

    March 5, 2014 at 16:08

    Flappy bird

    TITANFALL

    Reply

  39. rich3873

    March 5, 2014 at 17:37

    Those alternate texts when hovering over the pictures have me rolling LMAO!!!

    Reply

  40. Herman Leon Erasmus

    March 6, 2014 at 14:09

    FALLOUT 4 . nuff said

    Reply

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