The Upcoming Spread - Pre E3

We're at a time in the year when the games from last year have all come out and been finished, and we eagerly await what will be announced at E3 2010. Here's a list of the games that I'm personally keeping an eye on that will be released (hopefully) in the near future.

3D Dot Game Heroes - PS3 5/11/10


3D Dot Game Heroes is a homage to the top down RPG adventure games of the 80's like Zelda and Dragon's Quest. The Graphics are a 3D 8-bit style that keeps the nostalgia alive. Don't expect this game to be a total cake walk, though. This is from the same people who brought us Demon's Souls.


Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands - (Multi) 5/18/10


This marks the first "next-gen" release of Prince of Persia (at least from a Sands of Time perspective), a series that started off strong and became slightly ridiculous. Keep an eye on this one to see how it turns out, especially with Disney putting the movie out this summer.


Alan Wake - Xbox 360 - 5/18/10


Alan Wake has been talked about and previewed for years. So far I'm not impressed by what I've seen, but it still is worth taking a look at, if not just to see it attain the glory that has been thrown at it for 5 years, or the crushing mediocrity that comes from a game that's taken so long to develop.


Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Wii 5/23/10

This follow up to the hit Wii game has some gamers chomping at the bit to play. As somebody who really enjoyed the first one, but was hoping for more, this will be our chance to go back and enjoy the game all over again.


Metal Gear Solid - Peace Walker - PSP 6/8/10


Hideo Kojima brings back Big Boss in this Metal Gear Solid game set in 70's. This one is trying to stand out from other MGS games on the PSP by being labeled as an official part of the story and MGS lore. Look for weird twists and barely comprehensible (but truly enjoyable) story in June.


That will take us through May and starting into June and hitting all of the major consoles, wait, there's nothing there for the DS? Alright, let's go a little bit more forward in time for the DS fans.


Puzzle Quest 2 - DS - 6/22/10


If you didn't try out Puzzle Quest on either the DS, Xbox Live Arcade, PSP, OR PC, then shame on you. Puzzle Quest 2 is the sequel to the surprise hit mash of RPG and Puzzle game and comes highly recommended. Cancel your summer starting June 22nd.