The first half of November has been history-making in the video game industry.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 broke sales records with over $775 million made in five days.
• Bethesda finally released another chapter in the Elder Scrolls series with Skyrim.
• The Xbox 360 version of the flagship Xbox title Halo: Combat Evolved was released.

This is certainly a tough couple of weeks for lesser-known titles to follow, but follow they must. Here are some of my pre-order picks (that is, you should buy these video games):

WWE ’12: Release Date 11/22/11

I haven’t played a professional wrestling game since WCW/nWo Revenge on Nintendo 64, but this one looks like fun. Available for Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii, WWE ’12 offers several new features to wrestling simulations. THQ has created a “Predatory Technology” gameplay system, making the gameplay even more “realistic” (as ironic as that may be), allowing gamers to perform “bone-crushing moves” and create their own custom superstars.

If you pre-order from Amazon, you get Pre-Order Price Guarantee and the Release-Date Delivery option. Xbox 360 and PS3 pre-orders also qualify for a $10 promotional Amazon Credit. Click here to claim yours.

The King of Fighters XIII: Release Date 11/22/11

Another fighting game coming out next week is The King of Fighters XIII. Touted as “the biggest, best high-definition KOF game yet,” KOF XIII offers smooth, stable net functionality with global online play and tons of console-exclusive content, and is available for Xbox 360 and PS3.

In addition to the standard Pre-Order Price Guarantee and Release-Date Delivery, gamers who pre-order this title from Amazon also get 4 CDs of music spanning the legendary KOF series’ 15+ year history. Pre-order your copy here.

Tekken Hybrid: Release Date 11/22/11

This PS3 exclusive, is chock-full of gaming goodness:

• Tekken Tag Tournament HD
• Tekken Blood Vengeance 3D The Movie
• Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue
• A physical art book
• 2 full length music CDs
• Tekken themed costumes and accessories for PSN Home

The standard price guarantee and delivery options apply, but sadly, Amazon doesn’t offer any other promotions for this pre-order. You can order your package of Tekken goodies here.

Assassin’s Creed Revelations for PC: Release Date 11/29/11

This month PC gamers finally get a chance to get their hands on Assassin’s Creed Revelations. The Windows 7 release date is 11/29. Pre-order from Amazon and get pre-order price guarantee, release-date delivery, and two exclusives: “Altair outfit” single player skin and the Best Of Assassin’s Creed digital soundtrack download.

Pre-order Assassin’s Creed Revelations for PC here.

Don’t Miss Black Friday Video Games Deals

If these deals aren’t enough, be sure to keep an eye on Amazon’s Black Friday Video Games campaign. It starts on Monday, November 21, and is sure to offer something you can game on.

 

 *By ordering through any of my referral links, you help me continue producing gaming content. Get something you were going to anyway, and help me at the same time: everyone wins at this game!