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Most Anticipated Games of 2010
In 2009, the video game industry witnessed the triumphant return of beloved franchises, the appearance of numerous blockbuster sequels, a continued push for major downloadable content, and the arrival of brand-new properties. We've already seen some new faces and some familiar ones in the early part of 2010, and if the games in our Most Anticipated lineup are any indication, this year is going to have no shortage of excellent games on par with those released in 2009. But there's one major difference between this year and last: Both Sony and Microsoft are releasing new hardware in an effort to change the way we interact with games. Microsoft's Natal technology detects and uses your body's motions, while Sony's wand technology has more in common with what Nintendo has done with the Wii. Both platforms should produce some interesting results and provide for an incredibly entertaining year of gaming. Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are GameSpot's most anticipated games for 2010.
The Games
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APB
“I have time for only one MMO game in my life, and I'm hopeful that APB will be the breath of fresh air that I'm looking for…”
More opinions: Tom Magrino, Guy Cocker, Andrew Park
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Crackdown 2
“The best part of the original game--two-player co-op--has been expanded to four players this time around…”
More opinions: Kevin VanOrd, Shaun McInnis, Tom McShea
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Deus Ex 3
“…the original Deus Ex was eerily prescient, depicting events that bore a creepy resemblance to real-world happenings that had yet to come.”
More opinions: Chris Watters, Andrew Park, Shaun McInnis
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Fable III
“…with promises of improved combat, cool weapon customization, and proper cooperative play already out in the open, I'm about ready to place my preorder.”
More opinions: Chris Watters, Kevin VanOrd, Giancarlo Varanini
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Gran Turismo 5
“Polyphony Digital will allow you to transfer any of the cars from your PSP garage directly to your GT5 garage on the PS3…”
More opinions: Justin Calvert, Shaun McInnis, Alex Sassoon Coby
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Halo: Reach
“As humankind struggles to defend against an overwhelming force, there should be plenty of opportunity for dramas…to play out.”
More opinions: Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, Giancarlo Varanini
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The Last Guardian
“You can bet something heartbreaking will happen to that poor bird-dog-cat thing…”
More opinions: Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Giancarlo Varanini
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Lost Planet 2
“Lost Planet 2's promise of four-player co-op and a host of customization options…is really appealing.”
More opinions: Shaun McInnis, Kevin VanOrd, Randolph Ramsay
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Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
“…it's the exciting prospect of co-op play that gets me most giddy when I think about the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker”
More opinions: Sophia Tong, Shaun McInnis, Giancarlo Varanini
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Metroid: Other M
“I can't imagine I was the only person who was shocked when Metroid: Other M was announced…and the developer was revealed to be Team Ninja.”
More opinions: Ricardo Torres, Luke Anderson, Giancarlo Varanini
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Natal
“I'm curious to see what developers have in mind when it comes to using this new piece of technology…”
More opinions: Dan Chiappini, Randolph Ramsay, Giancarlo Varanini
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Need for Speed Criterion
“With Criterion behind the wheel, what will the next NFS game be like?”
More opinions: Ricardo Torres, Tom Mc Shea, Giancarlo Varanini
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Okamiden
“Okami always seemed like it was best suited for a platform that could integrate the celestial brush mechanic in a more effective way…”
More opinions: Kevin VanOrd, Randolph Ramsay, Mark Walton
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Red Dead Redemption
“… I'm optimistic that this is the Wild West game I've been wanting to play ever since I was a kid.”
More opinions: Chris Watters, Ricardo Torres, Shaun McInnis
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PS3 Motion Controller
“…I'm hoping that the upcoming motion controller peripherals from Sony and Microsoft will take that potential to the next level.”
More opinions: Dan Chiappini, Ricardo Torres, Giancarlo Varanini
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Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty
“…seeing what Blizzard has done with Starcraft II's single-player makes me giddy.”
More opinions: Andrew Park, Ricardo Torres, Kevin VanOrd
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Valkyria Chronicles 2
“The PSP is the perfect home for strategy role-playing games.”
More opinions: Sophia Tong, Ricardo Torres, Andrew Park
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
“Having played both of Relic's Dawn of War games, I feel it's pretty safe to say that the studio "gets" what Warhammer 40K is all about.”
More opinions: Brian Ekberg, Kevin VanOrd, Alex Sassoon Coby
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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
“I'll be back. Go ahead and admit it: You'll probably be back too.”
More opinions: Andrew Park, Justin Calvert, Dan Chiappini
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Zelda Wii
“What we ideally want to see is a Zelda game designed specifically for the Wii.”
More opinions: Sophia Tong, Luke Anderson, Tom Mc Shea


