The Games of 2010: Our Most Anticipated Titles (Part I)

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Posted December 29, 2009 - By Andrew Pfister

The Games of 2010: Our Most Anticipated Titles (Part I)

With 2010 about to kick off, the G4tv.com and X-Play teams took a look at the games set to release (or are likely to) in the next year. What follows is a list of the top 5 most anticipated games for each editor. How will it compare to your personal list? Which games will live up to the hype? Which games are you looking forward to? Leave your list in the comments section.

Sterling McGarvey -- Senior Reviews Editor

God of War III

So just how is Kratos going to destroy Mt. Olympus and reduce Greek mythology to rubble? I don’t think the Romans are going to have much to do with it. If he’s going down, he’s taking everyone with him.

Heavy Rain

I’m not sure Quantic Dream’s vision of a mature adventure game will resonate with everyone (Indigo Prophecy, even with the cult following it has today, is still rather niche), but I’m eagerly looking forward to playing.

Crackdown 2

Ironic that Crackdown, the game that sold well because it had the Halo 3 beta on-disc, got more mileage than Halo 3 in my Xbox 360. I’m looking forward to seeing my life ruined yet again by the quest for more Agility Orbs.

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Mario Galaxy was the first 3D Mario platformer I truly loved. From the visuals to the score and presentation, it was profoundly charming. I anticipate that Nintendo will sweep me off my feet yet again.

Rock Band 3

This one could be a long shot, but I find it hard to believe that Harmonix isn’t working on Rock Band 3, and I hope it brings a variety of great improvements to the engine with it. At this point, the platform’s established, but the tweaks make the difference -- they definitely made one in the jump from the first game to the sequel.

Brian Leahy -- Previews Editor

Starcraft II

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Easily my most anticipated game of whatever year it finally releases. I have confidence that it will actually be in 2010...well, at least the multiplayer beta will be. It's an easy call for me as I've played this game on a couple of occasions and it's already pretty amazing. There's a reason the original game is a national sport in South Korea.

Super Street Fighter IV

My personal game of the year for 2009 was Street Fighter IV. Obviously, Super Street Fighter IV is going to be on my list of most-anticipated games for 2010. I've had some limited time with the game thus far and the new characters fit right into SFIV's mechanics. The new multiplayer modes should also help revitalize the online scene for a long time. And it isn't even going to be $60!

Splinter Cell: Conviction

I was a huge fan of the original Splinter Cell on the Xbox, but the recent games have left me a bit wanting...especially Double Agent. Conviction went radio silent for a long time and finally re-emerged in its current form and it looks awesome. I was able to play the new co-op mode at a press event recently and it is living up to my own hype thus far.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2

I really didn't care for the original Bad Company. At all. After playing around on the PS3 beta, I'm officially looking forward to Bad Company 2 in a big way. It reminds me a lot of Battlefield 2, which is one of my all-time favorite games. The feel of the game has been drastically improved and should hit at a time when the Modern Warfare 2 hype has died down a bit.

Mass Effect 2

I'm really looking forward to seeing the story of Mass Effect continue. I've got my save games ready and am pumped for some cinematic gaming action...in SPACE! BioWare is one of my favorite studios and I'm happy to be getting another game out of those guys so soon after Dragon Age: Origins.

Joe Paulding -- Promotions Manager

Dead Rising 2

Dead Rising 2

The first next-gen system I purchased was an Xbox 360, and the first game I bought was Dead Rising. And I loved it. With the sequel I’m hoping for an improved storyline, the original’s high level of difficulty, and a few hundred new ways to kill off zombies.

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

I’ve been waiting 10 years for this one. While I don’t know if I’ll have the patience really learn the detailed nuances of a strategy game anymore (I get too competitive and can’t live with getting my butt whupped online), if there’s any franchise that can pull me back into the genre, it’s Starcraft II.

Gears Of War 3

Gears of War was my favorite multiplayer game of 2006. Unfortunately, Gears of War 2 was my biggest disappointment of 2008, as the multiplayer matchmaking was largely broken. Here’s hoping Epic can get it right with Gears of War 3 (which we’ll hopefully see at some point next year), and at the same time deliver a story that answers a few questions.

Fallout: New Vegas

I was late to the party on Fallout 3, not playing it until about April of this year. However, it quickly became one of my all time favorites. While it’s not being developed by the same team, I’m hoping Obsidian can at least hold par.

Metroid: The Other M

While not a huge fan of the Metroid Prime series, I salivate at the chance to play Other M. Here’s hoping Team Ninja can make a 3rd-person action game reminiscent of Metroid’s 2D glory days.

Tags: Nintendo DS, PC Gaming, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Videogames, Wii, Xbox 360

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Xenomorph_GT

HALO REACH?

Posted: February 8, 2010 4:15 PM | Reply | Report

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Thurmanation58

Mass Effect 2!!! I beat the first one about 7 times, ME2 is a contender for game of the year in my book.

Posted: January 13, 2010 3:26 PM | Reply | Report

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sXSweetChildXs

um ALAN WAKE

Posted: January 3, 2010 10:57 PM | Reply | Report

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Spawny0908

all these excellent games! mass effect 2, bioshock 2, no more heroes 2, dead space 2, red steel 2, bayonetta, super mario galaxy 2... it is obvious that i'll be broke but happy all year!!

Posted: January 3, 2010 10:58 AM | Reply | Report

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mii

My list would have to be:

1. Bioshock 2
2. Halo Reach
3. Gears Of War 3
4. Rock Band 3
5. Dead Space 2

Posted: January 3, 2010 10:24 AM | Reply | Report

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Evilfoo

I'm surprised how little any of these gaming places like G4 or IGN are excited for Bioshock two. I guess Ken Levine isn't on the team anymore but still.
1) Bioshock 2
2) Halo Reach
3) Mass Effect 2
4) Fable 3
5) Starcraft 2

Posted: January 3, 2010 9:51 AM | Reply | Report

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TheSpirit503

My list

1.Mass Effect 2
2.Splinter Cell Conviction
3.Bioshock2
4.Halo Reach
5.Brink
6.New Medal of Honor

Posted: January 1, 2010 4:00 PM | Reply | Report

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awesom244

I don't get final fantasy. Kinda retarded to me. I'm looking for GOW 3, Dead rising 2, Halo Reach, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Epic Mickey, Borderlands 2( on the down low), Bad Company 2, Crackdown 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Fable 3, Batman AA 2, Bioshock 2, Project Natal, Army of 2 40th day, SW: Old Republic( biggest MMO of the year!) and Bayoneta. Final Fantasy sucks honestly abunch of emos with weapons and magic on an adventure AGAIN for like the 90th time. Wat's the main story for Final Fantasy? Seriously, give it up.

Posted: January 1, 2010 1:47 PM | Reply | Report

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mdevlin3107

Damn people calm down. You do see that this is PART 1 OF THE ARTICLE. Wait for part 2 before you jump off the ledge.

Posted: January 1, 2010 10:44 AM | Reply | Report

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billclinton2006

Why was Dante's inferno not mentioned?

Posted: January 1, 2010 10:37 AM | Reply | Report

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RookieBrawler

Epic Mickey, Mass Effect 2, Heavy Rain, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, Mafia II (this looks to blow away GTAIV), Super Mario Galaxy 2, Bioshock 2, Red Dead:Redemption, Star Craft 2, Diablo 3, Crackdown 2, Deadrising 2, Alan Wake, Fable 3, Army of Two: The 40th Day, Just Cause 2, Fallout New Vegas, God of War III, Gran Truismo 5, Sin and Punishment 2, Metroid: Other M, Super Street Fighter IV, Red Steel 2, Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom, Monster Hunter Tri, Halo: Reach, Modnation Racers, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Final Fantasy XIV, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Darksiders, Bayonetta, Alpha Protocol, Dark Void, and Dante's Inferno.

This does not even count handheld systems and the three console's digital market services. Or all the games not announced yet. 2010 is going to be the greatest year for gaming...PERIOD.

Posted: December 29, 2009 5:37 PM | Reply | Report

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MotherRussia123

1. army of two the 40th day
2.bad company 2
3.crackdown 2
4. mass effect 2
5. and obviously star wars: the old republic

...i completely agree with what they said about gears three, gears one was and is one of the best games out there, i still play it, because frankly gears 2 was TERRIBLE, however, campaign was great. for me gears 3 is gonna be one of those controversial releases, im still going to pre order it tho

Posted: December 29, 2009 5:20 PM | Reply | Report

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crackingcody

YEAH!!!! Where the F is Bioshock 2? I haven't even heard of some of these games like starcraft 2!!! y even put that on there twice??? stupid

Posted: December 29, 2009 4:50 PM | Reply | Report

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Sephirex

You idiots! Why the hell isn't No More Heroes 2 on this list?!

Posted: December 29, 2009 4:29 PM | Reply | Report

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jgminto

Im excited about a little title called Halo Reach

Posted: December 29, 2009 4:21 PM | Reply | Report

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jgminto

Im excited about a little title called Halo Reach

Posted: December 29, 2009 4:20 PM | Reply | Report

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Captain Napkin

wow, no bioshock 2? no dante's inferno? dark void? out of that list id have to say dead rising 2. dead rising was the reason i bought my 360 and havent regretted it since, that and bioshock 2!!!!111

Posted: December 29, 2009 4:05 PM | Reply | Report

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sodared

GOW3
Dante's Inferno
Bioshock 2
Mass Effect 2
(Maybe) Darksiders (I want to know about it)

Posted: December 29, 2009 3:54 PM | Reply | Report

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EdSabre

Bayonetta all the way. Also, Darksiders, Dante's Inferno, GoW3, and the new Castlevania. Can you tell I'm an action game nut?

Posted: December 29, 2009 3:32 PM | Reply | Report

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DannyDDayz

Mass Effect 2 ,Crackdown 2 ,Dead Rising 2 ,Star Craft 2,Battlefield Bad Company 2 God of War 3,It looks like 2010 is going to be a year of sequels

Cant wait!!! :D

Posted: December 29, 2009 3:29 PM | Reply | Report

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