OK, not exactly the most clever blog title, but I don't have enough time to review this year in gaming, so I'll preview 2010 instead. Anyway, what I mean with the blog is that i will now detail what I'm looking most forward to next year. Yay!
Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, 360)
To be more specific, the PS3 version. I don't have a 360, but for once, I'm completely sure the PS3 version will be superior. Wait, I'm not a fanboy! I'm just looking at facts here. It will only be released on the PS3 in Japan, the place Final Fantasy has done the best, so much attention has been put into the PS3 version. Second, there would be no reason to not sell the game on the 360 if it was ready at the same time, which hints that the 360 version is a port of the PS3 version. Nothing bad, of course, the quality will be maintained, but it is still a case of one version over the other. You can hate me all you want, but lets look at it from an unbiased PoV, you'll see the truth...muahahahaha.
Anyway, as my avy clearly shows, this is my most anticipated game of 2010, and for good reason. It looks like a blend of FFX and FFXII, two games I LOVE, and that is awesome. Also, it will most likely overshadow FFXIV, which for some reason is an MMO. Seriously, did they not learn their lesson with FFXI? Anyway, this looks like GotY...
-How can you not be excited about something that looks like this?
Heavy Rain (PS3)
After FFXIII went multiplat, the PS3 at the time had really no beacon of light except maybe God of War III...except for Heavy Rain. Definitely my most anticipated PS3 exclusive of next year for me, Heavy Rain looks like a game that will focus on story and just story, blending some clever gameplay twists in there. I don't expect less from Quantic Dreams, but this game looks like it will shatter all expectations. Also, it looks UNBELIEVABLE!
-Wow...just wow.
Dante's Inferno (PS3, 360)
Now, this game just came right out of the left field. Being pretty much a blend of God of War and Dead Space, many speculated that it wouldn't amount to anything. I was in the field of people that were amazed. A journey through hell, with no restrictions to moral and ethical limits, DI will be a game that will disgust as much as it will amaze. I'm hyper-psyched. It looks GOOOD!
-Here, kitty, kitty, kitty...
Bioshock 2 (PS3, 360, PC)
I think I haven't understated how much I like Bioshock. I'm not much of a FPS fan, but I bow down to Bioshock's greatness, and so willingly. Definitely one of my top games of this generation. The sequel seems to be expanding on the first game, and looks like a game that will be among the year's best. I never thought multiplayer was needed (other than fighters and race simulators, I feel multiplayer is just a side-note, personally), but it seems Bioshock 2 will have some of the most intriguing MP experiences yet. MP with a story? Yes, please. And you play as a Big Daddy. What's not to love?
-Just another day in Rapture...
Super Street Fighter 4 (PS3, 360, PC)
Say what you like, this game will blow the original out of the water. More characters, more balanced gameplay, extra stages and a number of new modes, this cannot go wrong! Street Fighter IV is without doubt one of the best fighters of this generation, and this is just a booster pack to the original awesomeness. I'd pay full price for this, and thank you, Capcom, for not making this DLC. I am so very thankful for that.
-Death to El Fuerte!
Dead Space 2 (PS3, 360, PC)
It's DEAD SPACE 2! PERIOD! The sequel to the best new horror IP of this generation is set to arrive in 2010 and I just can't wait. I...can't...wait. Gargh!
Anyway, that's it for now. I might make a second version of this if I forgot any games. Happy gaming, everybody, and if I don't have a chance later on, Merry Christmas. Hohoho. (I'm not Santa Claus)