PHOTOS: 7 GREAT GAMES to watch out for

It's June, and E3 2012 just got over! E3's an event considered no smaller than the Mecca of gaming. This is the event where almost every game development studio in the world showed off what it was working on.

With E3 2012 concluded, it would therefore almost be fair to presume the launch lineup of games in June would be a little light. Is it, though?

Well, you can be the judge of that, as we've listed seven great games that will hit store shelves in June 2012: the list includes everything from shooters, to stealth action, and third-person adventure for consoles, PCs, and even the PlayStation Vita.

1. Inversion

Inversion is a third person shooter set in the near future where mankind in under attack by an unknown enemy called Lutadore. The unique aspect of this game is the way players interact with the environment.

The key element is gravity -- it shifts very unpredictably adding a dynamic element to gameplay.

Inversion will be available for the PS3, Xbox 360 and the PC for Rs 2,999 approximately.

2. Gravity Rush

Sticking to the theme of gravity, we have a PS Vita title launching this month -- Gravity Rush.

This action game for Sony's portable handheld gaming device puts you in the shoes of a heroine seeking her past and the means to protect her future in a world that's falling apart. Manipulation of gravity is the theme of the game.

Gravity Rush will launch in June exclusively for the PlayStation Vita and will cost Rs 2,199.

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3. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (PC)

Even though Ghost Recon: Future Soldier was already available for the Xbox 360 and PS3 in May, it is making its PC appearance this month. The game puts you in the shoes of America's most elite covert operatives out to save the world.

You can grab this game for your PC in mid-June for Rs 999.

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4. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Vita

The Metal Gear Solid HD collection has been out for the PS3 and Xbox 360 for quite some time now, and is finally making its debut on Sony's hand held gaming device -- the PS Vita. Unlike its console counterpart that had Metal Gear Solid 2: Son's of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, the Vita version of the game will just have Metal Gear Solid 2: Son's of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Gamers can transfer their saved files from the PS3 version of the game to the Vita version. The Vita versions of the game support the front and rear touchscreen controls as well.

The game is expected to launch towards the end of June 2012 and will be priced at Rs 2,200.

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5. Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Lego video games are always fun. They put you in the shoes of your favourite super heroes and add a Lego-style humorous and witty twist to it.

In Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, the Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe like Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker.

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes will be available in late June for the PC (Rs 699), PS3 and Xbox 360 (Rs 2,499) and the PS Vita (Rs 1,499).

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6. Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection

Two of the Wii's acclaimed Resident Evil titles will be making their way to the PS3 in a HD remastered edition. The game will support Sony's motion control, the PlayStation Move apart from supporting the regular controller. The game will be available as a digital download via the PlayStation Store and will cost gamers $26.99 (Rs 1,500 approximately).

Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection contains Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles.

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7. The Amazing Spider Man

It's raining superheroes this June, first with the caped crusader in Lego Batman and now, the creepy crawler in the Amazing Spider Man.

The game is tied in with the movie that will be releasing in June as well. Created as an epilogue story occurring entirely after the events of the movie, the game features an open city environment waiting to be explored by the players.

The Amazing Spider Man game will introduce a new mode called Web Rush, where players will be able to pull off a vast array of moves never before possible. Hopefully this Spider Man game will not be as disappointing as its most recent predecessor -- Edge of Time.

The Amazing Spiderman will be available for the Xbox 360 and the PS3 in early June for Rs 2,799.

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