I’m finding that 2010 is whizzing along at a brisk pace and for the most part, I’ve just been left in its wake with my mouth wide open. Not anymore. I’m currently working my way through finishing off the achievements for existing games such as inFamous, Burnout Paradise and Assassin’s Creed II. But there’s something missing. What’s next?
And so, I turned my mind to the upcoming games that are due to hit us this year. I’ve not picked any favourites, but rather games that are all unique and special in some way. Let’s take a look, shall we?
My pick
1) MAG (Massive Action Game) [PS3 Only]
To kick off this list, you can’t get more unique than a game that can support up to 256 players at once in online multiplayer. MAG is available now, but time will tell if this innovative genre has legs. Warhawk blazed the trail and SOCOM: Confrontation took the combat to the ground, but Zipper Interactive might have truly combined the best of both worlds to create a slice of gaming heaven. The question on my lips is whether people are going to be bothered enough to ditch the sublime Modern Warfare 2? I suspect not.
2) Halo: Reach [Xbox 360 Only]
After the damp squib that was Halo 3: ODST, Halo fans are hoping that the swan song for the franchise will go out with a bang. The Halo series pretty much defined online multiplayer gaming for Xbox Live and has been one of the most successful online franchise of this generation. Whatever your thoughts are on FPS games or online multiplayer, Halo is, and will remain a big deal for this year.