10 Most Wanted Video Games of 2009

1. Killzone 2
Format: PlayStation 3
Release date: 1st Feb (US) / 26th Feb (UK)
Though the over-hyped PS2 original was something of a let down, the long-awaited sequel is, nevertheless, the PS3’s most hotly anticipated game by a mile. And from the look of the tantalising screenshots and clips doing the rounds it’s not hard to see why: some of the best console graphics to date, gritty art direction and suitably intense action. Perhaps we can believe the hype this time – and perhaps Sony will get the major PS3-exclusive hit it so badly needs.

2. MadWorld
Format: Wii
Release date: 10th Mar (US) / 31st Mar (UK)
Wii owners can now breathe a sigh of relief, as they finally get a game to quench the sadistic, twisted bloodlust that has been slowly building up inside them due to the endless stream of lacklustre titles featuring cutesy graphics and family-friendly minigames (see previous blog for the Wii’s most pointless games). With some striking Frank Miller-like art direction and over-the-top gore this Sega title is sure to be a standout Wii-exclusive – and not just due to the game’s introduction of a new sporting event: Man Darts (it will be interesting to see how that one goes down with the Wii sports crowd and the mainstream media).

3. MAG: Massive Action Game
Format: PlayStation 3
Release date: TBA
It may be an early contender for the most unimaginatively titled game of the year, but there will be few reservations over the title’s descriptive accuracy. Details are somewhat sketchy so far - all we know for certain is that the game will be played out in staggering 256-player online battles with players assigned to squads of eight (hence the slightly strange number of 256). If the gameplay is as impressive as the scale this could be 2009’s biggest online draw…

4. Resident Evil 5
Format: PlayStation 3/Xbox 360
Release date: 13th March (US & UK)
After the critical acclaim of Resident Evil 4 hopes are high for the forthcoming instalment of Capcom’s zombie franchise. Despite the controversy surrounding the new African setting, RE5 retains the series’ characteristic mix of stop-and-aim zombie-slaying and prudent ammo-management that has kept fans hooked since the 1996 original.

5. Afro Samurai
Format: PlayStation 3/Xbox 360
Release date: 27th Jan (US) / 13th March (UK)

The first thing you’ll notice about this slash ‘em up is its distinctive graphical style which utilises cel-shaded visuals to realise the ghetto-like feudal Japan setting of the ultra-cool Manga series. Featuring the original voice cast, including Samuel L. Jackson (as the eponymous Afro), Ron Perlman and Kelly Hu, and a soundtrack by Wu Tang’s RZA it should be, at the very least, a slick, entertainingly hip adventure.

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