The 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2010

By Jeremy M. Zoss in Features
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 11:48 am
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Everyone who follows video games already knows that 2010 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in gaming history. Between big games being delayed out of 2009 and the titles always scheduled for the year, there are so many huge titles coming out in 2010 that my wallet is already crying. I'm sure each and every one of you has a list of games that you're looking forward to. Here's mine. Presenting Anton's 10 most anticipated games of 2010 (in no particular order).

Bioshock 2
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The buzz on BioShock 2 has been a little bit mixed, but the original game bought enough of my good faith that I can't wait to check out the sequel. I'm not sure I'm sold on the multiplayer aspect, but I'll definitely be diving into both it and the campaign when its released.

Dark Void

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After some hands-on time with Dark Void, Dark Void went from a game that I was mildly curious about to one that I can't wait to play. A clever mix of Gears of War and Crimson Skies, Dark Void also has an awesome retro feel for a total result that pushes my nerd buttons in a bad way.

Alan Wake

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A survival horror game about a horror novelist? How could I resist? Alan Wake looks gorgeous and has a clever TV season structure, as well as some killer lighting effects and in-game weather. I've been waiting for this game for years so I'm a bit worried it will feel somewhat dated when it comes out, but I'll still be picking it up on day one.

Heavy Rain

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Is Heavy Rain the best-looking game yet? Quite possibly? But that's only part of the appeal of Heavy Rain. This cyber murder mystery builds on the interesting adventure game systems of Quantic Dream's last game Indigo Prophecy and adds new twists like multiple protagonists that die permanently when you screw up. Heavy Rain may be 2010's most unique game.

Red Dead Redemption

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I'm not a big Grand Theft Auto fan, but Rockstar's next open world adventure has got me excited in a big, big way. Set in the dying days of the Old West, Red Dead Redemption looks like a living Clint Eastwood movie, filled with gunslinging action, train robberies, saloon brawls and everything you could want from a Western game. Plus, it looks shockingly great. Red Dead Redemption is high up on my list of 2010's most wanted.


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