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The new year is upon us so it is probably the best time to sit down and take a look at what is coming on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in 2010. You will not find a complete list of all the upcoming games as it is quite difficult to be thorough with such release uncertainty but still, it should give you a good idea of what to expect in the coming months, whichever system you own. And you know what? Time and money might run short even sooner in 2010.

FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS


Being the most popular genre this generation, it is not surprising to see that we will have our share of first person shooters this year to come. Between brand new IPs, the revival of old successful franchises and the inevitable sequels we have come to expect every year, players will definitely have a high range of choice in 2010.

First game to deserve your attention, Splash Damage's Brink could do just as well as the unexpected Borderlands. ID Software's Rage is undoubtedly among the most anticipated games of 2010 and given the studio's heritage it will have to be good after such a long wait. Even Homefront by THQ could be worth playing if the good impressions of the press at last E3 are confirmed.

Also high are the hopes on the come-backs of Aliens vs Predator, still developped by Rebellion , and the new Medal of Honor whose new historical context is nothing but a declaration of war against Activision's Modern Warfare series.

Speaking of which, we should definitely expect a new Call of Duty by Treyarch before the end of 2010. The game will certainly be set during World War 2 once again, unless they finally decide to use the Vietnam war as historical background (who knows?). Xbox 360 owners will probably only be looking forward to one game, Halo Reach, especially since Halo 3 ODST was a nice surprise for most. Another promising sequel is Crysis 2, coming on consoles this time, and hopefully about as impressive as the first game. Moreover, though nothing has been announced yet, Far Cry 3 might be in the making at Ubisoft. Two years after Far Cry 2, the timing would indeed be perfect to propose a sequel that will avoid the previous game's flaws.

Before all that however, in the very near future, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Bioshock 2 will respectively offer joyful mass destruction and a very oppressive underwater atmosphere.

SANDBOX GAMES


Though no new GTA nor GTA related DLC have been announced for 2010 yet, it does not mean players will lack the pleasure of freedom and big open spaces. Red Dead Redemption already looks very promising, as proven by our recent detailed first-look article. If riding horses in the dust of the Old West is not your cup of tea, you might want to give Mafia 2 a try if you are ready to give in to the ambiance of the fifties it conveys. For those of you who are more into tropical islands and crazy stunts, then Just Cause 2 should clearly do it for you. After a first game that was a lot more than some claimed when it was released with the Halo 3 beta, Crackdown 2 is also eagerly awaited by a huge fan base. To finish, let's not forget that True Crime has recently been announced. The previous two games have not left any long lasting memories in players' minds but who's to say that this time the mix between the John Woo action of the gunfights and the craziness of GTA-style car chases will not work.

ADVENTURE/ACTION


Many expected titles, not all of them planned for 2010, still a wide range of promising games, whatever the console you own.

Splinter Cell Conviction will come out first in February on Xbox 360 and to say that the return of our favourite 3-green-light secret agent is a big deal would be quite an understatement. Later on, still on 360, Alan Wake will be released, with expectations as high as the development time was long. We’ve been waiting for ages for the first psychological-action-thriller from the guys at Remedy, but it is just around the corner now.

Everybody will be able to put their hands on the new Prince of Persia which will come out at the same time as the movie. We’re half impatient (for all the Sands of Time trilogy fans), half doubtful considering the long list of failed movie adaptations - though they keep saying it is not really one. Kane & Lynch: Dog Days will need to show a more convincing gameplay after a first episode mostly valuable for its atmosphere and its highly charismatic anti-heroes. Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 will also need to offer high quality content after two episodes that were absolutely excellent, thanks to both a typical “film noir” atmosphere and some revolutionary gameplay ideas at the time. Another sequel to looked forward to with Lost Planet 2 who will enable players to share this new adventure in a 4-player co-op against the Akrids.

Many titles remain and we’d love to be able to play them in 2010, first of them being The Last Guardian on Playstation 3, the brand new game from Team Ico. We don’t know much about the new Tomb Raider, but we will certainly know more about it this year. And of course, Mirror’s Edge 2, Batman Arkham Asylum 2 (even though 2010 doesn’t seem very likely for this one), Metal Gear Solid: Rising and, why not a potential GRAW 3 from Ubisoft. Eventually, if it’s allowed to dream a little, we’d definitely love to see a release for Michel Ancel’s Beyond Good and Evil 2, wouldn't you?

BEAT THEM UP


Quite under-represented until now on the current generation of consoles, will 2010 be the time for the great comeback of the genre? It’s not impossible, knowing that January will let Bayonetta and Darksiders try to rejuvenate the likes of Devil May Cry and Soul Reaver. Dante’s Inferno will be next and, with the team responsible for Dead Space working on it, it should be all good. In March, major event to come with the arrival of God of War 3 on Sony’s console, third episode of a franchise which already brought a lot to the genre. Last but not least, even if we’re not sure of a 2010 release, Castlevania: Lord of Shadow carries the heavy burden to be as good as its ancestors, all the episodes in 3D having failed to up until now.

RPG/ADVENTURE


Good news, everybody should find something to play in 2010. Should you prefer western RPG, Japanese RPG, or more experimental French adventure games, all kinds of games will be available, as soon as the first quarter. Mass Effect 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Heavy Rain, three completely different games, but that should all offer a rich and immersive experience. Less hyped - which is not necessarily a bad thing -, End of Eternity from Tri Ace and Obsidian’s Alpha Protocol will certainly know how to keep gamers busy while waiting for the end of the year and the potential releases of Fable 3 and a new Fallout (Vegas) from Bethesda. To finish, if you haven't caved to the joy of import, White Knight Chronicles will finally arrive on the PS3 to a western audience, just like Yakuza 3 from Sega.

SURVIVAL


The list is not very long for the moment but Dead Space 2 and Dead Rising 2 are nonetheless highly anticipated and should not disappoint. Different in their approach of horror and survival, the first episodes of each IP had managed to surprise the gamers when they were released. Let’s hope these sequels will be at least just as good. Resident Evil 5 will maybe find an occasion to get out of its box thanks to the arrival of a DLC offering a whole new chapter in a manor house, reminding the best moments of the franchise. Finally, Id also like to mention a title which has kept a very low profile since its announcement: Dead Island. The new game of the makers of Call of Juarez will maybe offer a one player alternative to Valve’s Left 4 Dead series.

RACING


The end of 2009 was very generous for racing games lovers, so let’s see what’s coming in 2010. Looking on the realistic side, we’ll certainly have to wait until next summer for the release of Gran Turismo 5. Being developed for almost 5 years now, Sony’s title will certainly not leave anybody indifferent. As a matter of fact, it is already the target of nitpicking gamers on the one hand, and the object of worship of the fans driven crazy by all the waiting. In the end, most players simply hope for a game full of content with a nice gameplay to go with it.

On a more confidential level, which does not necessarily make it any less interesting, the new rally game by Milestone has raised the hopes of all those who have been longing for the comeback of rally only dedicated games. The oldest among us will remember the first Colin Mac Rae episodes, Sony’s World Rally Championship or the hardcore Richard Burns Rally. Of course nobody knows if the game will be ready for 2010, nor if it will be any good – the previous games from Milestone having being average at best-, so don't hold your breath too much. One thing is certain though, those who love rally will surely keep their fingers crossed for the sensations to be there. Formula one should also be back this year on HD consoles with Codemasters' F1 2010 running on EGO engine, which should at least guarantee great graphics.

In a totally different style, Split/Second and Blur will hopefully make all arcade gamers happy. We’re also waiting for the new Need for Speed by Criterion (the makers of the Burnout series), which is obviously more likely to be arcade rather than simulation. And if you don’t like urban racing, Sonic & Sega All Star Racing should provide for a good Mario Kart-like substitute on PS3 and Xbox 360. Expect a lot of a multiplayer fun along with a chance to meet Ryo Hazuki again,which, you'll agree, is priceless…

MUSIC


After spending some time on some alien-butchering or one-man-army-world-saving games, how about relaxing a tad with some music games. Already planned, Guitar Hero: Van Halen and Green Day: Rock Band, the two new spin-offs of the two major franchises. This still shouldn’t prevent us from getting Guitar Hero 6 and Rock Band 3 in the end of 2010. We’ll see how long Activision and EA will be able to sell these new games at such frequency without getting gamers bored in the process. Maybe publishers are afraid of losing momentum somehow.

MISCELLANEOUS


Standing between a strategy game and a massive beat’em up, Kingdom Under Fire II managed to make many players drool thanks to two impressive videos. Considering the warm welcome the first episode received at the time, we for sure are looking forward to its release.

Like every year, Sunday sportsmen will be able to sweat on their usual virtual basketball, hockey and football fields. Will PES confirm the progress it made this year? Will FIFA 11 still be interesting with the release of the inevitable World Cup version certainly planned for next summer? Let’s add to this EA Sports MMA, EA’s attempt at competing with THQ’s actually good UFC 2009 Undisputed. And for those who prefer riding than fighting, Skate 3 should be available within a few months, with even more community features.

At last, it's hard not to mention the ambitious Project Natal from Microsoft. Whether it is another funny but forgettable gadget (who said Eye Toy??), or a true revolution in gameplay still remains to be seen. As usual, it will be what developers decide to do with it that will settle the matter. Let's hope they will not only have the casual gamers in mind – for then we should expect very limited gameplay – and will be ready to take a chance with more innovative interactive concepts (Milo?). Of course Sony’s reply should be expected quite soon as well, and it will be interesting to see how these new technologies will be implemented in our favorite leisure.

Great thanks to Ikhnaton (images), LeFourbe (translation) and DjMizuhara (for giving the article a final reading).

2010

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Megido
Megido
Commented on 2009-12-31 11:19:52
Good idea, but perhaps bullet points of note worthy games, or at least put the names of mentioned games in bold or something? Make it easier to skim through? :)

A good reminder of how many awesome games are queued up for 2010. My wallet will collapse into itself and become a black hole.
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mykmarian
mykmarian
Commented on 2009-12-31 11:39:11
In every genre is a game that will shine overall ... 2010 is a year of TOP GAMES
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Skoll
Skoll
Commented on 2009-12-31 11:53:24 In reply to Megido
Posted by Megido
Good idea, but perhaps bullet points of note worthy games, or at least put the names of mentioned games in bold or something? Make it easier to skim through? :)
What, so the fanboys can skim the article and bitch about their favorite game not being there? Better this way imo.
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Driftwood - Dictateur en chef
Driftwood
Commented on 2009-12-31 11:58:14
I listed the games which, to me, are the biggest ones (hence the worthiest) we know of so far. Some might be missing of course but I think everyone can find their own favorite in the bunch.
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Megido
Megido
Commented on 2009-12-31 12:09:05 In reply to Skoll
Posted by Skoll
What, so the fanboys can skim the article and bitch about their favorite game not being there? Better this way imo.
Well no, it'd just make it easier to find what game you are interested in or give an easier overview of noteworthy games coming out in 2010 without having to read it all more than once.
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moroboshi
moroboshi
Commented on 2009-12-31 12:23:25
One thing's for sure, 2010 will be a MUCH, MUCH better year for gaming than 2009.
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Megido
Megido
Commented on 2009-12-31 12:27:13
2009 Was hardly a bad year though. But i imagine that 2010 is in a good position to top it :)
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Ducem
Ducem
Commented on 2009-12-31 12:36:50
Great Picture and a long, but very interesting and informative Article. Thanks Guys.
My Favorites until now are:
Mass Effect 2, Splinter Cell Conviction and Red Dead Redemption so far.

btw why you don't mention Ubisofts "I am Alive" ?
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Driftwood - Dictateur en chef
Driftwood
Commented on 2009-12-31 12:41:34 In reply to Ducem
Because nobody really knows if it's still alive for one thing. And, well, we haven't seen a thing so before we can consider it as a potential hit, we still need to wait a little. You'll tell me that it's just the same with BGE 2 but, well, it's different as it's the sequel of a great game (as for Milestone's game, it's a rally-only game so that makes it potentially interesting). ^^

But yeah "I am alive" could also be a good surprise. Hopefully it will and Ubisoft will prove it with some gameplay videos very soon.
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Ahmed_p800
Ahmed_p800
Commented on 2009-12-31 12:54:10
Nice list...

For me just give me Final Fantasy 13 and Castlevania....

But really 2010 has many fabulous games.....Cant wait
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alimokrane
alimokrane
Commented on 2009-12-31 13:21:10
Dont you guys worry, I will be compiling a list which I will publish in the results thread of the Gamersyders Top Games. Voting is still open by the way. You can vote here:

http://www.gamersyde.com/forum_gamersyders_top_gam...

Driftwood, Thanks for the article. very nice
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IRAIPT0IR
IRAIPT0IR
Commented on 2009-12-31 14:47:05
This article its amazing,it list the games Im looking forward plus some more.

Thanks.
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Jato
Jato
Commented on 2009-12-31 14:48:28
2009, to me personally, was terrible for gaming. There were only two games worth getting for me. Assassin's Creed 2 and Ballad of Gay Tony.

I tried desperately to get into some other games out there, but couldn't. I just constantly get the feeling I've been there, done that a million times before. Maybe it's got more to do with me, rather than the games, but I just can't get all that excited for games anymore.

Mass Effect is definitely my most anticipated game next year, but if it doesn't step it's game up compared to the first, I'm not sure even that game can keep me interested long enough to finish it. I put up with the flaws in the first and enjoyed it, but that simply won't do this time around...
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Megido
Megido
Commented on 2009-12-31 14:55:24
Games like Tekken 6, Uncharted 2, Demon's Souls, Little Big Planet, Killzone 2, Modern Warfare 2, Brütal legend, Forza 3, AC2, SFIV, Dragon Age, Borderlands, L4D2 and probably a whole slew of other games getting good scores and appreciation hit during this year. If you were disappointed with 2009 it's not because of a lack of good games :)
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Jato
Jato
Commented on 2009-12-31 15:06:58 In reply to Megido
I guess so, because that list does abolutely nothing for me... :p
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TyphoonS9k
TyphoonS9k
Commented on 2009-12-31 15:32:40
This message is in "Boulet Time" (TM), If you still *really* want to see it, click here
@ Jato: Make that a terrible year for Xbox 360. I think nobody will disagree if I say that 2009 has been the worst year for the 360 so far, games-wise, the launch year aside.

Wii: New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Murarmasa: The Demon Blade, MadWorld, Modern Warfare RE, and let's not forget Wii Sports Resort
DS: Zelda Spirit Tracks, Scribblenauts, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Half-Minute Hero, GTA Chinatown Wars
PS3: Killzone 2, Infamous, R&C Crack in Time, Batman Arkham Asylum (not exclusive but who cares, great game, same goes for Street Fighter IV & Modern Warfare 2), Uncharted 2, Demon's Souls, the God of War collection, and gorgeous downloadable titles such as Flower, PixelJunk Shooter, Fat Princess, Trine, Braid, and the wonderful Wipeout HD Fury Add-on. Year of the PS3 for sure.

Everything worth mentioning for the 360 are Halo ODST, which got more attention than it deserves thanks to a lack of other exclusive releases, Forza 3, Shadow Complex and the GTA 4 DLC episodes. One and a half exclusives, one good downloadable title and a bunch of decent DLC add-ons must have bored the average Xbox 360 enthusiast, I'm certain. Next year looks way better already, with Mass Effect 2, a real Halo 3 successor, Splinter Cell Conviction and (at last) Alan Wake.

@ Topic: You forgot to mention ModNation Racers in the racing section. And M.A.G. in the shooter section. :D
edit: yay, my first comment in Boulet Time. I'm so proud of myself now.
GeRaLTo
GeRaLTo
Commented on 2009-12-31 15:50:32
As for 2009 Borderlands is my fav. Most of the releases this year were boring sequels as devs dont give a crap about giving us new gameplay mechanisms, usage of real world physics or even simple fun. Sequels, sequels and sequels and whats worse they are getting dumped down in the terms of gameplay - just to satisfy casual gamers (CoDMW2 is just one of them, just as BadCompany2 - thoughts after beta vers ). I want to play games with actual story, real characters, great music and sex of course . Heavy Rain/Fahrenheit like with more freedom.
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Frozpot
Frozpot
Commented on 2009-12-31 16:06:26
^^ Uh, oh. Not gonna touch this one myself, Lol. I do feel like I've bought plenty of games this year(for my 360, no less* gasp *) and still haven't been able to get them all. That being said, 2010 will destroy 09, IMO. We may potential have another 2008 on our hands ;). My wife is NOT going to be happy. Seriously- too. many. good. games...
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blmbox
blmbox
Commented on 2009-12-31 16:46:39
All this has done is made me realise that I can in no way afford the amount of games I want in 2010. Damn you Gamersyde, damn you to Monkey Hell.
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Megido
Megido
Commented on 2009-12-31 16:54:46
Blm: Maybe if you buy them one at a time and play each game separately? I mean, there's no rule stating that you MUST buy a game at release ;)
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blmbox
blmbox
Commented on 2009-12-31 17:03:46 In reply to Megido
Posted by Megido
Blm: Maybe if you buy them one at a time and play each game separately? I mean, there's no rule stating that you MUST buy a game at release ;)
That's what I intend to do anyway, but it won't change the fact that I can't really afford it.
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Frozpot
Frozpot
Commented on 2009-12-31 17:26:16
Oooh. Monkey Hell. That's harsh man ;)...
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forever_freedom
forever_freedom
Commented on 2009-12-31 17:47:17
Waiting for God of War 3, Alan Wake, Red Dead Redemption, Heavy Rain... and... The Last Guardian !!! :)
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FormlessLikeWater
FormlessLikeWater
Commented on 2009-12-31 18:15:30
Killzone 3 is rumored for 2010.
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