E3 2012 Video Game Preview: Trailers for TOMB RAIDER, CASTLEVANIA, GUARDIANS OF MIDDLE EARTH, Behind the Scenes of HALO 4 and More

With the Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3 2012) set to kick off on June 5th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, we thought we’d bring you a preview of some of the major video games that are going to be on display.  This year will feature a new installment in the Halo franchise, a return to form for the groundbreaking Tomb Raider series and a few new LEGO games that will please fans of DC heroes and Lord of the Rings alike.  There’s also talk of a new game from LucasArts, titled Star Wars 1313 but unfortunately there’s no video to share as of yet.
As someone who grew up with blocky monochrome pixels bouncing around the screen, I’m continually impressed by the level of realism and beauty that comes out of these games.  Hit the jump to check out a variety of jaw-dropping trailers and previews.

Here’s the synopsis from the upcoming Star Wars 1313 (via G4TV):

Named for Level 1313, a ruthless criminal underground deep below the surface of the planet of Coruscant, the game puts players in control of a deadly bounty hunter as he uses an arsenal of exotic weaponry to hunt down his marks and uncover the truth surrounding a criminal conspiracy. Star Wars 1313 emphasizes epic set pieces and fast-paced combat with a hero who uses human skills and gadgets, rather than supernatural Force powers, to make his way through this dangerous world.

Now, please enjoy the following trailers (via G4TV and GameTrailers):

Hitman: Absolution

(DC Heroes)  Injustice: Gods Among Us

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

TOMB RAIDER

LOTR LEGO

Guardians of Middle Earth

Halo 4 Behind-the-Scenes

Skyrim: Dawnguard DLC

Lego Batman 2: DC Heroes

Lollipop Chainsaw

Dishonored

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch