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Incoming Video Games
If you're on the edge of your seat waiting to play the next big titles in video games then you've come to the right place. Below you'll see a list of all the hot titles to be released in the near future. They'll be here soon, just hold out a little bit longer and before you know it you'll be in gaming nirvana.
PC Exclusive Games
If you've got your trusty gaming PC and you're ready for action, you'll want to check out these exclusive titles for the PC. There are many more titles available for the PC, so scroll down and check out the Multi-Platform Console/PC Games section.
| Title | Genre | ESRB Rating | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | |
 | Aion An MMORPG where players' choices dictate the storylines and the fate of the world. | Massively Multiplayer Online RPG | T | NCsoft | NCsoft Seoul | September 22 |
 | CrimeCraft Play as an up-and-coming futuristic gangster in this online blend of shooter and RPG. | Massively Multiplayer Online Shooter | M | Vogster Entertainment | Vogster Entertainment | August 25 |
Home Console Exclusive Games
Got a Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3, or Microsoft Xbox 360 and wondering when you'll be able to play your long-awaited games? These lists should help you out with your console gaming needs. Below you'll also find the list of additional Multi-Platform Console/PC Games.
Wii Exclusives
The following are games that can be played on no home console other than the Nintendo Wii. If you're looking for some games until then, you can check out our guide to the latest and greatest Wii games that have already been released. Plus, there's always the Wii Shop
| Title | Genre | ESRB Rating | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | |
 | All Star Cheer Squad 2 The Balance Board-based cheerleading game is back for a second installment. | Alternative Sports | E | THQ | Gorilla Games | October 27 |
 | Dead Space: Extraction This prequel delivers more thrills and explains the events leading to the original Dead Space. | Horror / Action Adventure | M | Electronic Arts | Visceral Games | September 29 |
 | Deca Sports 2 The popular motion-based sports series returns with a new lineup of challenges. | Sports | E | Hudson | Hudson | September 29 |
 | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Taking place in the Crystal Chronicles series, the game features a new hero with telekinesis. | Action RPG | T | Square Enix | Square Enix | Holiday 2009 |
 | Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Nintendo and SEGA's mascots duke it out once again in brand new Olympic sports. | Sports | E | SEGA | SEGA | October 13 |
 | Metroid Prime Trilogy All three titles in the epic series for the price of one, the first two reborn with motion control. | Shooter / Action Adventure | T | Nintendo | Retro Studios | August 24 |
 | Need for Speed: Nitro The beloved arcade racing series makes a new appearance on the Wii console. | Racing | E | Electronic Arts | EA Montreal | November 17 |
 | Rabbids Go Home The Rabbids from Rayman break out in their own comedy-packed adventure game. | Adventure | E10+ | Ubisoft | Ubisoft Montpellier | October 27 |
Playstation 3 Exclusives
Here you'll find titles that can't be played on any system besides the PS3. Now, now, don't get antsy waiting for them. The PS3 already has a great selection of games to choose from, and you can always download games, trailers, or demos from the PlayStation Network
| Title | Genre | ESRB Rating | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | |
 | Demon's Souls Set out as mankind's last hope when a demonic force tries to bring an end to humanity. | Action RPG | RP | Atlus | FromSoftware | October 6 |
 | Katamari Forever Rejoin the Prince of All Cosmos in the rolling game's first full 1080p PS3 appearance. | Action | E | Namco Bandai | Namco Bandai | September 22 |
 | Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Take control of master ninja Ryu Hyabusa once again in a brand new adventure. | Action Adventure | M | Tecmo | Team Ninja | September 29 |
Xbox 360 Exclusives
These are the hottest Xbox 360 games coming out this year that can't be played on the PC or any other home console. Of course, there are already plenty of Xbox 360 games to choose from, and there is downloadable content on the Xbox Marketplace
| Title | Genre | ESRB Rating | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | |
 | GTA: Episodes from Liberty City A standalone disc-based version of the two expansions to GTA IV, The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony. | Open-Ended Action Adventure | M | Rockstar Games | Rockstar North | October 29 |
 | Forza Motorsport 3 The third Forza Motorsport will feature a new rewind gameplay mechanic along with more than 400 cars and over 100 tracks. | Racing | E | Microsoft | Turn 10 Studios | October 27 |
Multi-Platform Console/PC Games
These games are available on several different home systems or on the PC, so if you don't own one of them, fear not: you can play these exciting games on a different system that you do own. The platforms these games are available for can be found underneath the title, and clicking the link of the system of your choice will show you the best deals on the game for that platform. Games marked with (*) are available on handheld systems as well.
| Title | Genre | ESRB Rating | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | |
 | Alpha Protocol (*) PS3 After agent Michael Thornton is accused of betrayal, he must work alone to stop a global threat while being hunted himself. | Action RPG | M | SEGA | Obsidian Entertainment | October 6 |
 | Astro Boy: The Video Game (*) PS2 Defend Metro City as Astro Boy, who will use his android powers to fly through the city and blast enemies to bits. | Action Platformer | E10+ | D3Publisher | High Voltage Software | October 23 |
 | James Cameron's Avatar (*) PS3 Travel to the alien world Pandora and rescue the natives from a corporation that threatens their very existence. | Action | RP | Ubisoft | Ubisoft Montreal | December 2009 |
 | Bakugan (*) PS2 Based on the cartoon and toy series, you'll play as Dan and try to rescue planet Vestroia and Earth from certain annihilation. | Battle | E | Activision | Now Production | October 20 |
 | Band Hero (*) PS2 The most family-friendly game in the franchise features the four-instrument gameplay seen in Guitar Hero: World Tour. | Music | E10+ | RedOctane | Budcat Creations (PS2), Neversoft (PS3, X360), Vicarious Visions (Wii) | November 3 |
 | Batman: Arkham Asylum PS3 The Dark Knight is trapped by Gotham's supervillains in the Arkham Asylum in this atmospheric Batman adventure. | Action Adventure | T | Warner Bros., DC Comics | Rocksteady Studios | August 25 (PS3, X360), September 15 (PC) |
 | Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PS3 The sequel to the original spinoff of Battlefield features the return of the comical B company of military misfits. | First-Person Shooter | T | Electronic Arts | DICE | March 2 |
 | Blood Bowl (*) X360 A mix of fantasy strategy and football will see you score touchdowns and eliminate your opponents. | Strategy, Sports | RP | Focus Home Interactive | Cyanide | December 2009 |
 | Blur PS3 The physics-based arcade racing title allows you to use energy blasts to achieve victory on tracks in real-world locations. | Racing | RP | Activision | Bizarre Creations | November 3 |
 | Borderlands PS3 Borderlands features tons of action and customization thanks to its revolutionary in-game content generator. | Action RPG, First-Person Shooter | M | 2K Games | Gearbox Software | October 20 |
 | Brütal Legend PS3 You'll play as Jack Black-voiced roadie Eddie Riggs as he uses his magical guitar to do battle in an ancient heavy metal world. | Action Adventure | RP | Electronic Arts | Double Fine Productions | October 13 |
 | Cars: Race-o-Rama (*) PS2 Prepare Lightning McQueen's academy of racing students to race against Chick Hicks' in Disney's Cars universe. | Racing | E | THQ | Rainbow Studios | October 13 |
 | Champions Online X360 Millions of people will create unique heroes using over a billion options, like colors of superpowers and armor pieces. | Massively Multiplayer Online RPG | T | Atari | Cryptic Studios | September 1 |
 | Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (*) PS3 Based on the film, you'll play as Flint and use his zany inventions to try to save the world from the downpour of food. | Platformer | E | Ubisoft | Ubisoft Shanghai | September 15 |
 | Dante's Inferno (*) PS3 Your adventures will take you through the circles of hell as you confront your sins and rescue your lover from the Devil. | Hack and Slash | M | Electronic Arts | Visceral Games | February 9 |
 | Dead Rising 2 (*) PS3 Following up the original Dead Rising, there is a new zombie outbreak in Fortune City, modeled on Las Vegas. | Survival Horror, Action Adventure | M | Capcom | Blue Castle Games | 2010 |
 | DiRT 2 (*) PS3 A further exploration of off-road racing includes exotic locales like jungles and stadium-based dirt racing. | Racing | E10+ | Codemasters | Codemasters | September 8 |
 | DJ Hero PS2 The new turntable controller lets you fade, scratch, and mix over 100 pop, hip-hop, rock, and dance songs. | Music | T | Activision | FreeStyleGames | October 27 |
 | Dragon Age: Origins PS3 Control your character's creation from their origin as a commoner or noble all the way to their destiny as a hero. | RPG | M | Electronic Arts | BioWare | November 3 |
 | FIFA 10 (*) PS2 The latest FIFA soccer title is more responsive and has overhauled AI to recreate the footie experience. | Sports | E | EA Sports | EA Canada | October 20 |
 | Guitar Hero 5 PS2 The new Guitar Hero features 85 tracks and the ability to play with as many of each instrument as you want. | Music | T | Activision, RedOctane | Budcat Creations (PS2), Neversoft (PS3, X360), Vicarious Visions (Wii) | September 1 |
 | HEI$T PS3 Set in late 60's San Francisco, you'll play as a group of criminals trying to get away with massive hauls. | Action | M | Codemasters | InXile Entertainment | September 2009 |
 | Heroes Over Europe PS3 Following up Heroes of the Pacific, the new sim will put you in intense dogfights in the European campaigns of WWII. | Combat Flight Simulator | T | Ubisoft | Transmission Games | September 8 |
 | IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (*) PS3 The game features air battles and ground-based support where you'll feel the entire war going on around you. | Combat Flight Simulator | T | 1C Company | Gaijin Entertainment | September 15 |
 | Karaoke Revolution PS3 The singing series makes its return with 50 new songs and customizable characters and venues, as well as online play. | Music | T | Konami | Blitz Games | November 18 |
 | Majesty 2 X360 A combination of kingdom building and role playing, Majesty 2 brings the charm of the original to a new game. | Real-Time Strategy | RP | Paradox Interactive | 1C:Ino-Co | September 8 |
 | Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (*) PS2 The sequel will let you build a team from an even further expanded roster of Marvel comic book superheroes. | Action RPG | T | Activision | Vicarious Visions | September 15 |
 | NBA 2K10 (*) PS2 The newest entry into 2K's basketball series has revamped controls and more fully integrates online play. | Sports | E | 2K Sports | Visual Concepts | October 6 |
 | NBA Live 10 (*) PS3 NBA Live gameplay returns with control tweaks, roster updates, and NBA syncing that blends your game with the real sport. | Sports | E | Electronic Arts | EA Canada | October 6 |
 | Need for Speed: SHIFT (*) PS3 The arcade racing series is back with improved graphics and audio that provide an even more immersive racing experience. | Racing | E | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts | September 22 |
 | NHL 10 PS3 Precise controls make this the most realistic hockey game yet, with a new fighting system and crowd integration. | Sports | E10+ | EA Sports | EA Canada | September 15 |
 | MX vs. ATV Reflex (*) PS3 Off-road racing at its best, the series brings a new precise physics engine to motorcross bike and ATC racing. | Racing | E | THQ | Rainbow Studios | Holiday 2009 |
 | Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising PS3 The new Operation Flashpoint features even larger scale battles and the feel of advanced modern military combat. | First-Person Tactical Shooter | M | Codemasters | Codemasters | October 6 |
 | Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (*) PS2 Improved visuals and a new online interface complement the soccer sim's additions to strategic control. | Sports | E | Konami | Konami | October 23 |
 | Ride to Hell PS3 Play as a biker and experience the tumult of 1960's America as you protect your turf from other gangs. | Open-Ended Action Adventure | RP | Deep Silver | Deep Silver | November 2009 |
 | Rogue Warrior PS3 Your team is stranded deep in North Korean territory with no allies and must fight its way back to South Korean soil. | First-Person Shooter | M | Bethesda Softworks | Rebellion Developments | October 6 |
 | The Saboteur PS3 Take control of Sean Devlin, a man living in Paris during WWII, who exacts revenge on the Nazis through espionage. | Open-Ended Action Adventure | M | Electronic Arts | Pandemic Studios | December 8 |
 | SAW PS3 Based on the hit films, you'll try to escape the serial killer Jigsaw's twisted traps in an insane asylum. | Survival Horror | M | Konami | Zombie Studios | October 6 |
 | Section 8 X360 The futuristic squad shooter features customizable battle armor and tactical control over the entire battlefield. | First-Person Shooter | T | SouthPeak Interactive | TimeGate Studios | August 28 |
 | Shadow Harvest X360 Use the different skills of two ISA agents, Myra and Aron, in the year 2025 as you complete objectives around the globe. | First-Person Shooter | RP | TBA | Black Lion Studios | December 30 |
 | Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (*) PS2 The original Silent Hill is redesigned with new controls and graphics that make for a fresh survival horror experience. | Survival Horror | M | Konami | Climax Studios | October 13 |
 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes (*) PS2 An all-new adventure placed in the timeline of the TV series lets you take control of Jedi Knights and Clone Troopers. | Action Adventure | T | LucasArts | Krome Studios | October 6 |
 | Tekken 6 (*) PS3 The new installment of the beloved fighting series has an enormous roster and a deep character creation mode. | Fighting | T | Namco Bandai | Namco Bandai | October 27 |
 | The Beatles: Rock Band PS3 The new Rock Band includes never-before-heard conversations in the Abbey Road studio and three-part harmony gameplay. | Music | T | MTV Games | Pi Studios (Wii), Harmonix (PS3, X360) | September 9 |
 | This Is Vegas PS3 Make connections with VIPs and build your bankroll through cheating and underground racing on the streets of Las Vegas. | Open-Ended Action | M | Warner Bros. | Surreal Software | November 2 |
 | Tony Hawk: Ride PS3 A new skateboard peripheral will allow you to experience the legendary Tony Hawk series like never before. | Skateboarding | RP | Activision | Buzz Monkey (Wii), Robomondo (PS3, X360) | November 17 |
 | Trine PS3 A downloadable title, Trine sees three characters, the Thief, Warrior, and Wizard solve physics-based puzzles. | Puzzle Platformer | E | SouthPeak Interactive | Frozenbyte | August 23 |
 | Tropico 3 X360 As "El Presidente" of the island nation Tropico, rule as you see fit, but beware of revolutionaries, the USA, and the USSR. | Strategy Simulation | T | Kalypso Media | Haemimont Games AD | October 6 |
 | WET PS3 This stylish title places you as Rubi, a mercenary who is left for dead and plans to take her revenge by force. | Action Shooter | M | Bethesda Softworks | Artificial Mind and Movement | September 15 |
Handheld Exclusive Games
These lists comprise the hottest upcoming games for the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. For more on these systems head on over to our guide to handheld gaming. Scroll down for Multi-Platform Handheld Games.
Nintendo DS Exclusives
Games here aren't available on any handheld besides the Nintendo DS. If you're looking for something to play until then, the library of DS games already available is right around 1,000 titles. If you have a DSi you can also download additional software using the DSiWare service
| Title | Genre | ESRB Rating | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | |
 | Bakugan Play as Dan to try to save the planets of Vestroia and Earth using Bakugan Brawlers as in the television show. | Battle | E | Activision | Now Production | October 20 |
 | Bleach: The 3rd Phantom An original storyline from the creator of the Bleach manga reveals backstory from prior to the series' beginning. | Strategy RPG | T | SEGA | Tom Create | September 15 |
 | Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days The new game features 4-player co-op and reveals backstory featuring Roxas as the main character. | Action RPG | E10+ | Square Enix | h.a.n.d. | September 29 |
 | The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Link returns in a new Zelda adventure where he'll gain control of a new ally: the menacing armored Phantom. | Action Adventure | E | Nintendo | Nintendo | Holiday 2009 |
 | Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games The Nintendo and Sony characters shift the action to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics. | Sports | E | SEGA | SEGA | October 13 |
 | Need for Speed: Nitro The latest in the series offers more accessibility to newcomers and more challenge for veterans. | Racing | RP | Electronic Arts | EA Montreal | November 17 |
 | Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box The second Professor Layton game brings a new set of puzzles to the brain-busting adventure series. | Puzzle Adventure | E10+ | Nintendo | Level-5 | August 24 |
 | Rabbids Go Home The Rabbids get their own spin-off in which they attempt to build a massive junk pile to the moon. | Puzzle Adventure | E | Ubisoft | Ubisoft Montpellier | Holiday 2009 |
 | Scribblenauts Solve puzzles in this innovative title by creating anything you can imagine just by writing the word. | Puzzle Action | E10+ | Warner Bros. Interactive | 5th Cell | September 15 |
PlayStation Portable Exclusives
Games on this list are exclusive titles to the PSP and can't be played on other handhelds. There are lots of PSP games already on the market, so check those out in the meantime. For more information on the system itself, you can go to our PSP guide. Any game followed by (*) also has a console version available.
| Title | Genre | ESRB Rating | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | |
 | Dante's Inferno As Dante, a veteran warrior, you'll fight through the nine circles of Hell to reclaim the soul of your lover. | Hack and Slash | M | Electronic Arts | Artificial Mind and Movement | February 9 |
 | Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days The re-make of the PS2 strategy title is enhanced with some of the features from later in the series. | Strategy RPG | T | NIS | NIS | September 8 |
 | Dissidia: Final Fantasy The gameplay is now fighting based and the story mixes characters from the different Final Fantasies. | Action RPG | T | Square Enix | Square Enix | August 25 |
 | Gran Turismo The racing game makes an all-new full-fledged appearance on the portable PlayStation system. | Racing | E | Sony Computer Entertainment | Polyphony Digital | October 1 |
 | Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Set just after the events of Jak 3, the new platforming title will feature new skills and vehicular gameplay. | Platformer | T | Sony Computer Entertainment | High Impact Games | November 18 |
 | NBA Live 10 The basketball series newest title will feature enhanced appearance and signature moves for every player. | Sports | E | Electronic Arts | EA Canada | October 6 |
 | Need for Speed: SHIFT The most immersive game in the series yet features modified graphics, sound, and gameplay. | Racing | E | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts | September 22 |
 | Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Gameplay has been radically altered to make this year's PES the most realistic soccer game ever made. | Sports | E | Konami | Konami | October 23 |
 | Silent Hill: Shattered Memories The original PS2 Silent Hill has been remade to bring new thrills, this time in the palm of your hand. | Survival Horror | M | Konami | Climax Studios | October 13 |
 | SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 The new installment is highlighted by online co-operative play and limitless customization. | First-Person Shooter | T | Sony Computer Entertainment | Slant Six Games | Holiday 2009 |
 | Tekken 6 The fighting series' newest entry has the largest roster of any Tekken and a new character creator. | Fighting | T | Namco Bandai | Namco Bandai | October 27 |
Multi-Platform Handheld Games
The following titles are available on both the DS and PSP. Games marked (*) also have console or PC versions available. To look for prices of the game for either system, just click the link for DS or PSP underneath the title.
| Title | Genre | ESRB Rating | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | |
 | Astro Boy: The Video Game (*) DS The anime hero makes his way to portables to fight against an evil robot army led by President Stone that threatens the people of Metro City. | Action Platformer | E10+ | D3Publisher | High Voltage Software | October 23 |
| Blood Bowl (*) DS A blend of tactics, football, and fantasy violence will see you score touchdowns against orcs and elves or bludgeon your foes' roster down to none. | Strategy, Sports | RP | Focus Home Interactive | Cyanide | December 2009 |
 | Cars Race-o-Rama (*) DS Lightning McQueen returns to Radiator Springs, the locale featured in Disney Pixar's Cars movie, to gear up once again for more racing action. | Racing | E | THQ | Rainbow Studios | October 13 |
 | Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (*) DS Play as Flint Lockwood, the oddball inventor from the new Disney Pixar movie, and use his host of gadgets to stop food from causing havoc. | Platformer | E | Ubisoft | Ubisoft Shanghai | September 15 |
 | FIFA 10 (*) DS The 2010 installment of FIFA has better artificial intelligence and more fluid controls to give you an unparalleled soccer experience. | Sports | E | EA Sports | EA Canada | October 20 |
 | IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (*) DS More than just a flight sim, you'll also need to coordinate your attacks with troops on the ground, making you feel like part of the whole war. | Combat Flight Simulator | T | 1C Company | Gaijin Entertainment | September 15 |
 | Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (*) DS The biggest superhero game yet contains dozens of your favorite Marvel comic book characters battling their way through levels. | Action RPG | T | Activision | Vicarious Visions | September 15 |
 | MX vs. ATV Reflex (*) DS Precision control of your movement and weight shifts make high-flying stunts feel more realistic than ever in this offroad racing title. | Racing | E | THQ | Rainbow Studios | Holiday 2009 |
 | Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron DS The portable version of Battlefront lets Star Wars fans take to the battlefield, controlling Jedi Knights and storm troopers to fight for the galaxy. | Third-Person Shooter | E10+ (DS), T (PSP) | LucasArts | N-Space (DS), Rebellion Developments (PSP) | November 3 |
 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes (*) DS Take command of heavily-armed Clone soldiers and Force-wielding Jedi Knights in this title, which fits into the timeline of the TV series. | Action Adventure | T | LucasArts | Krome Studios | October 6 |
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External Links
- ESRB.org: The Entertainment Software Ratings Board's explanation of its rating system.
- IGN.com: A multimedia entertainment site with a robust video game section.
- GameSpot.com: Possibly the most comprehensive gaming site on the web.
- GameInformer.com: An excellent video game magazine and news source.