The 10 Best Trailers of 2010
Cybernetics, Jedi and sheep highlight this year's best trailers.
Check out this year's best trailers below.
Deus Ex Human Revolution Director's Cut Trailer
It took more than three years for Eidos and Square to take the wraps off the newest Deus Ex game; but what they had to show didn't disappoint. What is arguably the most artistic trailer of the year begins with the main character streaking toward the sun in a reference to the story of Icarus before waking to light a cigarette with a conspiciously cybernetic arm. This trailer almost instantly made Human Revolution one of the most anticipated games of 2011.
StarCraft II Ghost of the Past Trailer
Blizzard has long been known for their excellent trailers, and they pulled out all the stops for Ghosts of the Past. Debuting a week before the formal release, it renders one of the most important moments of the original games in lovely CG. This one was aimed directly at StarCraft fans, and it was more than successful.
Scott Pilgrim E3 Trailer
The trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World showcases the two best parts of the downloadable tie-in game -- Paul Robertson's pixel art and Anamanaguchi's excellent chiptune track. The River City Ransom vibe that infuses the trailer certainly doesn't hurt either.
Star Wars: The Old Republic "Hope" Trailer
BioWare's lavish "The Old Republic" trailers have become something of an annual event, and this year they featured the Battle for Alderaan. It begins with a huge conventional battle, but it isn't long before the duel between a Jedi and a Sith takes center stage. In this case though, one of the grunts is actually able to do a little more than stand around and watch the lightsabers.
Call of Duty Black Ops Reveal Trailer
It's a stretch to say that the first Black Ops trailer saved Treyarch's latest Call of Duty at retailer; scandal or no scandal, it was going to sell millions. But it did provide a much needed shot in the arm after months of relentlessly bad PR. The quick cuts and shots of the SR-71 quickly shifted the angry rhetoric to grudging admissions that it would be a Day 1 purchase.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Story Trailer
While not as flashy as some, this trailer provides a good introduction for Cesare -- the resourceful villain of Assasin's Creed Brotherhood. It's understated but nevertheless highly effective direction does a great job of promoting one of the year's top games.
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Trailer
One of the most craziest mashups in gaming history begins the only way it could: with Professor Layton cross-examining a defendant, and Phoenix Wright shouting his trademark "objection!" And as this trailer was animated by the highly talented artists at Level-5, it's wonderful to look at as well.
Halo Reach "Deliver Hope" Trailer
Much like Hideo Kojima, it often seems as if all the crew over at Bungie really wants to do is make movies. Their trailers get more elaborate with each passing year, starting with the live action sequences in Halo ODST and continuing to the massive battle depicted here. Between the Reach and the Battle of Alderaan mentioned earlier, it's been a good year for huge sci-fi battles.
Portal 2 Robot Co-op Trailer
It was probably too much to hope that Portal 2 would make it out before the end of the year; but at least this trailer narrated by the now iconic GLaDOS gives us plenty to anticipate. As one commenter said after the trailer, "It's as if Short Circuit were made into a buddy game."
Catherine TGS 2010 Trailer
Atlus managed to get people talking with the trailer for Catherine, their bizarre-looking first foray into Xbox 360 and PS3 development. The trailer juxtaposes sheep, women and murder in a way that brings to mind such animated mindscrews as Paranoia Agent. Certainly a game worth keeping an eye on.
Comments (36)
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KILLZONE 3
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 12:00AM PST by Revoltoso_78
C'mon where's the Killzone 3 trailer? It was awesome!!
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great work!
Posted: Jan 21, 2011 12:00AM PST by Mmorpgbob
that trailers are so good ! have them to on www.mmorpg-bob.com you can find there a lot of these Trailers and much free MMORPG !
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very weird government
Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:00AM PST by kirbyfan123dexter
there is this kid in my class (king of a retard but) he said that in his country you can be a commander in the army if you win at a starcraft contest :)
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Professor Layton Vs Phoenix Wright
Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by ThatOneGuy3
FTFW=For.The.Fucking.Win
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I hope i never see that Catherine trailer again.
Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by vessedeloup
That may end up triggering gory images in my head each time I see boobs.
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Awesome trailer...oh wait its just another FPS
Posted: Jan 05, 2011 12:00AM PST by A6Silver6Snake6
Dues Ex Trailer is amazing, I have been watching it atleast once a month since it came out, but oh wait..the game is going to be a fps so all the emotion displayed that pulls you into the story will probably only be experience during cutscenes in the game.
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GlaDos
Posted: Jan 03, 2011 12:00AM PST by Griever2112
Portal 2 trailer, just saw it for the first time... holy crap that was awesome.
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still not sold on
Posted: Dec 30, 2010 12:00AM PST by pocky-san
Catherine.
I think it's a mix of me wanting to see a real Shin Megami Tensei title make the generational leap, and the fact that Catherine looks. . . boring, honestly.
The only that makes me want this game to come out, is that once it does, we may hear news on Persona 5
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Damn good choices, 1up!
Posted: Dec 29, 2010 12:00AM PST by ShivaDiva
Deus Ex definitely owns it in my book! First time I saw it, I've been hooked on wanting to play it ever since (and I've never even played the series before). And the AC brotherhood one was bangin too (I love that that orchestra/hip-hop style the music in did) but I actually like the one that was like the second or third trailer where they show Ezio getting straight nasty w/ it and doing a curb stomp on some Roman guard, lol.
And as being a diehard Phoenix need I even say how bananas I went when I saw that trailer for Layton vs. Wright game (and I'm not even a Layton fan)! The Old Republic one was hellacool too and I don't even get down w/ SW game like that but that shit really was tight. Plus, (finally) seeing that Catherine trailer has made even more interest in wanting to play this game (kudos 1up to Paranoia Agent reference, that in itself sold me right there, lol)....man I really hope that localized for the West.
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Deus wins!
Posted: Dec 29, 2010 12:00AM PST by whowroteit
Deus Ex - i'm impressed!
Assasin's Creed and Catherine - interesting.
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^_^
Posted: Dec 29, 2010 12:00AM PST by Mugen-sama
Catherine and Deus Ex Human Revolution did it for me...ENOUGH SAID!!!
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what a pain
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by meetthetapir
to sit through that damn Lights Out ad every single time you start a trailer -.-
at leat that list got me pumped for Deus ex and The Old Republic...I just hope BioWare change their minds and release TOR for Mac...
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It's
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by MarioDragon
Way better to install Adblock and watch them on YouTube so you can avoid ads, 1up's video players and videos themselves have always bugged me.
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Catherine
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by DonutFever
I think the third should have got it, it was much more intriguing than the second. Though the TGS one did show the boss fights.
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them
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by smile_kill
were sum great trailers n sum that took me by surprise...cant wait for 2011 trailers n teasers
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where is Bioshock Infinite
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by SuperSledge
Scott Pilgrim but no Bioshock Infinite?
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right at the top where it should be
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by SuperSledge
I hope Deus Ex lives up to its potential. The other Deus Ex games are great
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I may sound old but...
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by skysix
It's nice that trailers now days aren't so far removed from the games they represent. I remember when you'd watch a trailer that would get you super psyched for a game, only to play a game that looked so different from the trailer it was ridiculous!
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tell me about it
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by SuperSledge
thats how I mistakenly bought dragon age origins, what a let down
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The Hope Trailer
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by Xcite79
It was incredible. Bioware is amazing with making these trailers for their Star Wars: The Old Republic title. Of all the best of 2010, it was easy for me to personally give it to this trailer. It was adrenaline pumping! It was badass!
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Special Edition trailer
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by Punish
That trailer was one of the most badass of all time... Should be on this list, w/o a doubt imo Also, I'd take the Street Fighter x Tekken teaser over the Black Ops reveal trailer. Overall a pretty awesome list!
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No Arkham City trailer from the VGA's???
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by ghostman2k78
Interesting.
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meh
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 12:00AM PST by InjuredNinja
It was cool, but everyone knew it was coming and they didn't even show any game play. Maybe that's why it didn't make the list.
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