Games of 2009: Xbox 360

Before I look at the great games of 2008, let's look ahead at what's in store (at the moment) for 2009. Here are a few primary games that are (currently) exclusive to the Xbox 360. (Or are only otherwise being released on PC, but who really cares about that, right?)

Halo Wars (3/3/09) - It's a Halo game, alright, but it isn't being developed by the team at Bungie. There could be reason for shark-jumping concern (see also the second and third Matrix films), but still, it's being anticipated by the Halo junkies of the world.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope (3/3/09) - An RPG that takes place after World War III. Everybody has moved to space (or the "star ocean") and fighting is choppy and commanded by clicking on the word "attack." Here's some gameplay footage.



Halo 3: ODST (TBA) - Another Halo game? Correct. It's a stand-alone expansion on the Halo 3 story, except this time, you don't play Master Chief. You play an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper (or ODST, hence the name). Apparently, since the ODST doesn't have the armor of Master Chief, the game is more stealth oriented than previous Halo titles.

Forza Motorsport 3 (TBA) - The sequel to Forza Motorsport 2, which was detailed in BTVG's past by Griffin McElroy.

Velvet Assassin (TBA) - Aside from having the sassiest name of all the stealth games in history, this game is also takes place during WWII.

Alan Wake (TBA) - The team from Max Payne brings another psychological action thriller featuring another awesome fake dude name.



Mass Effect 2 (TBA) - Yet another sequel for fans of the original Mass Effect monster.

Untitled Soulja Boy game (TBA) - The renowned expert on the game Braid is getting his own game. Thank Odin.