Watch for the biggest games of 2014 which are all set to release in the second half of this year. Our three picks are all newer versions of old favourites and read on to find out which ones are worth all the hype!

Footie fever - FIFA 15

Set for a September 2014 release, FIFA 15 promises more realistic action on the field. The graphical upgrades in this version promise better detailing on players’ faces – which will even get covered in dirt as the game progresses - along with more realistic kits and better commentary. In addition, the pitch will change over the 90 minutes, responding to weather changes, footprints and sliding tackles. Players will show more emotion, much like they do in real life, and responding to this “emotional intelligence” the crowd too will respond to the action on the pitch, accordingly.

Platform – Nintendo, Wii, PlayStation, Xbox

Genre - Sports

Expected release - September 2014

A better life - The SIMS 4

Everybody’s favourite virtual reality game gets an upgrade soon, with the release of SIMS 4. The new version has a revamped “Create a Sim” section that lets players create characters with complex emotions and traits. In addition to detailed appearances, behaviour too can be more controlled in this upgraded version. The “Build Mode” too comes with more intuitive features that let players curate living spaces with more creativity.

Platform – Windows OS X

Genre – Life simulation

Expected release – September 2, 2014

Wading through war - Far Cry 4

Follow Ajay Ghale through the Himalayan region of Kyrat as he gets caught in a civil war in Far Cry 4, the new updated version of this popular single-player game. Changes made to the gameplay include a new Grapple Hook, which makes getting around rocky Kyrat a bit easier and a new joystick-controlled Gyrocopter , and the arsenal now features a crossbow. Beautifully detailed and lifelike elephants are another addition that make Far Cry4 a step above its predecessors.

Platform – Windows, Play Station, Xbox

Genre – First-person shooter, action adventure

Expected release – November 18, 2014