One of Nintendo's most critically acclaimed franchises will continue in 2010 with the release of Metroid: Other M. It'll delve deeper into star Samus's past, blend both two- and three-dimensional scenes, and should be out sometime later in the year.
Starring a squad of alien-zapping Spartan soldiers called 'Noble Team', Halo: Reach is bound to be one of the biggest games of the year. Will it match up to the series' A-list name? Not much of a reach, we think, and we'll find out for sure in the fall.
There's no bigger name in racing than Gran Turismo -- and there's no racer more anticipated than this fifth in the series. Another oft-delayed big name, U.S. gamers will finally be able to kick the tires and light the fires this March.
After repeated delays, Sam Fisher's latest game will finally break out this year. And it's looking awesome. The plot sees the super spy going renegade in an attempt to thwart a terrorist plot and uncover the truth behind his daughter's death. Expect it to make a stealthy appearance on February 23.
Can't get enough space? Then step into the shoes of a Starfleet captain (or a Klingon warlord) and make it so in this beautiful massively-multiplayer online game. Featuring planet-side and starship combat -- and the dulcet tones of Zachary Quinto -- it's due on February 2.
What could God of War star Kratos do with a Playstation 3? We dread to think -- but he'll get his chance this year when he's unleashed on Sony's powerful platform for the first time. Expect epic battles, mythological beasts, tons of crazy moves -- oh, and blood. Lots and lots of blood. Look for it in March.
Fresh from releasing our role-playing game of the year, Dragon Age, Bioware's hoping to make it two for two with a sequel to its 2007 interstellar smash. Featuring voice acting from the likes of Martin Sheen, Carrie-Ann Moss, and Seth Green, it's a high-budget space opera you won't want to miss. And you won't have to wait long, either: you'll see it in stores starting Jan 26.
