20: Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
Release Date: Sep 23, 2008
Genre: Fantasy Online Role-Playing
Platform: PC
This upcoming massively multiplayer game will focus on competitive head-to-head play online, all the time. Warhammer Online will combine the colorful fantasy (and dark humor) of the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay universe with the years of experience of the creator of Dark Age of Camelot. We can't wait to see the result. more »
19: Tomb Raider Underworld
Release Date: Nov 18, 2008
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Platform: PC, PS2, PS3, X360, DS, WII
The adventurer known as Lara Croft hasn't always starred in the best video games around, but her luck has changed for the better in recent years, given that the Tomb Raider series has shown steady improvement. Now, Lara is preparing for her next adventure, equipped with slick motion-captured animations and new acrobatic maneuvers to solve all-new puzzles and perform new feats of derring-do. more »
18: Lego Batman
Release Date: Sep 1, 2008
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Platform: PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, X360, DS, WII
Remember Batman? He's back, in Lego form. That's right, the Dark Knight, the guardian of Gotham City, returns in an all-new Lego action game that will take the grim adventures of the caped crusader and portray them in a slightly more family-friendly light. more »
17: The Sims 3
Release Date: Apr 7, 2009
Genre: Virtual Life
Platform: PC
The next edition of The Sims will feature expanded options for the world's most interactive little computer people. Houses and neighborhoods for your virtual families will all exist in the same space, sims will age and have more complex emotional responses, and the new game will offer even more in-depth character customization. more »
16: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Release Date: Sep 16, 2008
Genre: Action
Platform: PS2, PS3, PSP, X360, DS, WII
This upcoming action game will take place in the legendary Star Wars universe and, as you've probably already seen in various video trailers, will put a huge emphasis on in-game physics. As a fledgling Jedi, you'll not only wield a lightsaber, but also the power of the Force, which will let you levitate and toss around your enemies as well as elements in the world around them. more »
15: Spore
Release Date: Sep 7, 2008
Genre: Strategy
Platform: PC, DS, WII, MAC
This ambitious and highly unusual game will let you create a new race of sentient beings from the primordial soup on up through the vast reaches of space. From what we've seen of Spore, the game will offer both accessible gameplay and an absolutely huge range of social-networking features that we can't wait to see more of. more »
14: Soulcalibur IV
Release Date: Jul 29, 2008
Genre: 3D Fighting
Platform: PS3, X360
The next Soulcalibur fighting game will feature a returning cast of all your favorite characters, along with a brand-new main character and a few bonus characters for each console in the form of some of the greatest Jedi knights in the galaxy. That's right, Darth Vader and Yoda are coming to the world of Soulcalibur, and they're packing lightsabers. more »
13: Saints Row 2
Release Date: Oct 14, 2008
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
The sequel to the original Saint's Row will pick up where the previous gangbanging, open-ended action game left off. You'll play the role of the previous game's protagonist and go on a brand-new quest to take over the town of Stilwater and exact a little street justice. more »
12: Resistance 2
Release Date: Nov 4, 2008
Genre: Modern First-Person Shooter
Platform: PS3
The alien-busting sequel to Resistance: Fall of Man will feature more explosive first-person shooter action and two separate campaigns: one single-player mission for Sergeant Nathan Hale, plus an additional co-op campaign for you and your friends. more »
11: Resident Evil 5
Release Date: May 5, 2009
Genre: Horror Action Adventure
Platform: PS3, X360
This heavily anticipated sequel takes place in the heart of Africa as special agent Chris Redfield returns for a new assignment that, if the trailers are any indication, involves shooting and punching zombies. We know that Resident Evil 5 will build on the superior action of Resident Evil 4, and we're looking forward to seeing more at E3.
10: MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
Release Date: Oct 28, 2008
Genre: Rally / Offroad Racing
Platform: PS3
This new PlayStation 3 racing game will relocate the action to a beautiful tropical setting, where the only thing stopping you from leaving your opponents in the dust is the odd waterfall or volcano. Pacific Rift will offer split-screen play, 16 tracks at launch, and a new "action" button that you can use to "help" your opponents into the nearest guardrail. more »
9: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Release Date: Nov 3, 2008
Genre: 3D Fighting
Platform: PS3, X360
Whoever thought they'd see the wacky ninjas of the Mortal Kombat universe doing battle with the Dark Knight? It'll happen in this highly anticipated crossover fighting game, which will feature the martial-arts masters of the Mortal Kombat universe pitted against some of the most well-known comic-book characters ever created. more »
8: Madden NFL 09
Release Date: Aug 12, 2008
Genre: Football Sim
Platform: PS2, PS3, PSP, XBOX, X360, DS, WII
The biggest sports-game franchise on the planet returns with an all-new edition, featuring a new Madden IQ feature that will help to automatically gauge your skills and tailor your experience to your relative skill level. You can also expect to see a return of the weapons feature from Madden 08, along with a host of other improvements. more »
7: LittleBigPlanet
Release Date: Sep 2, 2008
Genre: Action
Platform: PS3
This intriguing game will be built around customization. Yes, LittleBigPlanet seems like a platforming action game at first, and the game will ship with numerous single-player levels, but you'll also be able to pick apart these levels and build your own for others to play, even using Sony's EyeToy peripheral. more »
6: Killzone 2
Release Date: Feb 24, 2009
Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter
Platform: PS3
This highly anticipated sequel will put you back into the thick of the fight against the evil and mysterious Helghast forces, who, in addition to wearing really cool and scary masks, now have the ability to control the weather. The sequel will offer impressive graphics, new cover mechanics, and lots of heavy-duty shooter action. more »
5: Gears of War 2
Release Date: Nov 3, 2008
Genre: Sci-Fi Shooter
Platform: X360
The heavily awaited sequel to the groundbreaking Xbox 360 action game sees the return of Marcus Fenix and his squad of hot-tempered commandos as they face an invasion from the deadly aliens known as the Locust Horde. Gears of War 2 will offer more combat, tougher missions, and plenty of chainsaw action. more »
4: Far Cry 2
Release Date: Oct 1, 2008
Genre: Modern First-Person Shooter
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
This impressive first-person shooter sequel will model an enormous area in Africa that goes through its own day-and-night cycles as factions of angry mercenaries prowl the jungles and savannahs, carrying automatic weapons and some serious chips on their shoulders. Far Cry 2 promises open-ended shooter action, political intrigue, and, of course, hang gliding. more »
3: Fallout 3
Release Date: Oct 7, 2008
Genre: Role-Playing
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
This highly anticipated sequel to the cult-classic RPG will take you on a postapocalyptic adventure through a nuclear wasteland populated by tiny villages of human survivors, and not-so-tiny supermutants who speak softly and carry a big minigun. Be sure to check GameSpot's coverage for updates on this hybrid game that will combine turn-based role-playing with first-person shooter action. more »
2: Fable 2
Release Date: Oct 1, 2008
Genre: Action Role-Playing
Platform: X360
The sequel to Lionhead's open-ended action RPG will expand on the original game with even more open-ended gameplay and streamlined combat built around a single button. You'll explore a new world and make it your own as a do-gooder or an evil villain. And there may or may not be a couple of rude gestures in there somewhere as well. more »
1: Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
Release Date: Oct 28, 2008
Genre: Sci-Fi Real-Time Strategy
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
The next game in the completely over-the-top Red Alert strategy series continues the "what if" scenario: What if the Cold War had gone hot? Expect to see fast-paced real-time strategy, intriguing new naval tactics, and... armored bears launched out of cannons
Release Date: Sep 23, 2008
Genre: Fantasy Online Role-Playing
Platform: PC
This upcoming massively multiplayer game will focus on competitive head-to-head play online, all the time. Warhammer Online will combine the colorful fantasy (and dark humor) of the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay universe with the years of experience of the creator of Dark Age of Camelot. We can't wait to see the result. more »
19: Tomb Raider Underworld
Release Date: Nov 18, 2008
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Platform: PC, PS2, PS3, X360, DS, WII
The adventurer known as Lara Croft hasn't always starred in the best video games around, but her luck has changed for the better in recent years, given that the Tomb Raider series has shown steady improvement. Now, Lara is preparing for her next adventure, equipped with slick motion-captured animations and new acrobatic maneuvers to solve all-new puzzles and perform new feats of derring-do. more »
18: Lego Batman
Release Date: Sep 1, 2008
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Platform: PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, X360, DS, WII
Remember Batman? He's back, in Lego form. That's right, the Dark Knight, the guardian of Gotham City, returns in an all-new Lego action game that will take the grim adventures of the caped crusader and portray them in a slightly more family-friendly light. more »
17: The Sims 3
Release Date: Apr 7, 2009
Genre: Virtual Life
Platform: PC
The next edition of The Sims will feature expanded options for the world's most interactive little computer people. Houses and neighborhoods for your virtual families will all exist in the same space, sims will age and have more complex emotional responses, and the new game will offer even more in-depth character customization. more »
16: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Release Date: Sep 16, 2008
Genre: Action
Platform: PS2, PS3, PSP, X360, DS, WII
This upcoming action game will take place in the legendary Star Wars universe and, as you've probably already seen in various video trailers, will put a huge emphasis on in-game physics. As a fledgling Jedi, you'll not only wield a lightsaber, but also the power of the Force, which will let you levitate and toss around your enemies as well as elements in the world around them. more »
15: Spore
Release Date: Sep 7, 2008
Genre: Strategy
Platform: PC, DS, WII, MAC
This ambitious and highly unusual game will let you create a new race of sentient beings from the primordial soup on up through the vast reaches of space. From what we've seen of Spore, the game will offer both accessible gameplay and an absolutely huge range of social-networking features that we can't wait to see more of. more »
14: Soulcalibur IV
Release Date: Jul 29, 2008
Genre: 3D Fighting
Platform: PS3, X360
The next Soulcalibur fighting game will feature a returning cast of all your favorite characters, along with a brand-new main character and a few bonus characters for each console in the form of some of the greatest Jedi knights in the galaxy. That's right, Darth Vader and Yoda are coming to the world of Soulcalibur, and they're packing lightsabers. more »
13: Saints Row 2
Release Date: Oct 14, 2008
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
The sequel to the original Saint's Row will pick up where the previous gangbanging, open-ended action game left off. You'll play the role of the previous game's protagonist and go on a brand-new quest to take over the town of Stilwater and exact a little street justice. more »
12: Resistance 2
Release Date: Nov 4, 2008
Genre: Modern First-Person Shooter
Platform: PS3
The alien-busting sequel to Resistance: Fall of Man will feature more explosive first-person shooter action and two separate campaigns: one single-player mission for Sergeant Nathan Hale, plus an additional co-op campaign for you and your friends. more »
11: Resident Evil 5
Release Date: May 5, 2009
Genre: Horror Action Adventure
Platform: PS3, X360
This heavily anticipated sequel takes place in the heart of Africa as special agent Chris Redfield returns for a new assignment that, if the trailers are any indication, involves shooting and punching zombies. We know that Resident Evil 5 will build on the superior action of Resident Evil 4, and we're looking forward to seeing more at E3.
10: MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
Release Date: Oct 28, 2008
Genre: Rally / Offroad Racing
Platform: PS3
This new PlayStation 3 racing game will relocate the action to a beautiful tropical setting, where the only thing stopping you from leaving your opponents in the dust is the odd waterfall or volcano. Pacific Rift will offer split-screen play, 16 tracks at launch, and a new "action" button that you can use to "help" your opponents into the nearest guardrail. more »
9: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Release Date: Nov 3, 2008
Genre: 3D Fighting
Platform: PS3, X360
Whoever thought they'd see the wacky ninjas of the Mortal Kombat universe doing battle with the Dark Knight? It'll happen in this highly anticipated crossover fighting game, which will feature the martial-arts masters of the Mortal Kombat universe pitted against some of the most well-known comic-book characters ever created. more »
8: Madden NFL 09
Release Date: Aug 12, 2008
Genre: Football Sim
Platform: PS2, PS3, PSP, XBOX, X360, DS, WII
The biggest sports-game franchise on the planet returns with an all-new edition, featuring a new Madden IQ feature that will help to automatically gauge your skills and tailor your experience to your relative skill level. You can also expect to see a return of the weapons feature from Madden 08, along with a host of other improvements. more »
7: LittleBigPlanet
Release Date: Sep 2, 2008
Genre: Action
Platform: PS3
This intriguing game will be built around customization. Yes, LittleBigPlanet seems like a platforming action game at first, and the game will ship with numerous single-player levels, but you'll also be able to pick apart these levels and build your own for others to play, even using Sony's EyeToy peripheral. more »
6: Killzone 2
Release Date: Feb 24, 2009
Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter
Platform: PS3
This highly anticipated sequel will put you back into the thick of the fight against the evil and mysterious Helghast forces, who, in addition to wearing really cool and scary masks, now have the ability to control the weather. The sequel will offer impressive graphics, new cover mechanics, and lots of heavy-duty shooter action. more »
5: Gears of War 2
Release Date: Nov 3, 2008
Genre: Sci-Fi Shooter
Platform: X360
The heavily awaited sequel to the groundbreaking Xbox 360 action game sees the return of Marcus Fenix and his squad of hot-tempered commandos as they face an invasion from the deadly aliens known as the Locust Horde. Gears of War 2 will offer more combat, tougher missions, and plenty of chainsaw action. more »
4: Far Cry 2
Release Date: Oct 1, 2008
Genre: Modern First-Person Shooter
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
This impressive first-person shooter sequel will model an enormous area in Africa that goes through its own day-and-night cycles as factions of angry mercenaries prowl the jungles and savannahs, carrying automatic weapons and some serious chips on their shoulders. Far Cry 2 promises open-ended shooter action, political intrigue, and, of course, hang gliding. more »
3: Fallout 3
Release Date: Oct 7, 2008
Genre: Role-Playing
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
This highly anticipated sequel to the cult-classic RPG will take you on a postapocalyptic adventure through a nuclear wasteland populated by tiny villages of human survivors, and not-so-tiny supermutants who speak softly and carry a big minigun. Be sure to check GameSpot's coverage for updates on this hybrid game that will combine turn-based role-playing with first-person shooter action. more »
2: Fable 2
Release Date: Oct 1, 2008
Genre: Action Role-Playing
Platform: X360
The sequel to Lionhead's open-ended action RPG will expand on the original game with even more open-ended gameplay and streamlined combat built around a single button. You'll explore a new world and make it your own as a do-gooder or an evil villain. And there may or may not be a couple of rude gestures in there somewhere as well. more »
1: Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
Release Date: Oct 28, 2008
Genre: Sci-Fi Real-Time Strategy
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
The next game in the completely over-the-top Red Alert strategy series continues the "what if" scenario: What if the Cold War had gone hot? Expect to see fast-paced real-time strategy, intriguing new naval tactics, and... armored bears launched out of cannons
