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 So as a sort of experiment and a blog-esque time capsule, I thought I'd do a one-off "List 'em" and list my 5 most wanted games that should/will be coming from now until the end of the year. Four and a half months from now I'll re-visit this post and see how things turned out as opposed to how I had expected them to. Gaming industry analysts and journalists have been saying that this year's lineup will be one of the strongest in recent memory. Which means those with multiple new systems will be faced with some hard choices to spend their hard-earned cash this Christmas. So feel free to list as many or as few as you wish, or comment on the ones listed. It'll be interesting to see the scope of what people want this holiday season. So here goes (in no particular order after Mass Effect of course  ): - Mass Effect - Oh boy, where do I even begin to put into words how excited I am about this game? First off, it's a Bioware title. That alone ensures a purchase in my book. Secondly, it's a non-linear RPG with choices that affect the outcome of the game. Which means it has more replay value than you can shake a stick at. I recently watched a 15 minute preview of it, it took another hour afterwards to get my jaw off the floor. I also have the first Mass Effect novel sitting beside me as I write this. I also seen the listing in the local bookstore's system for the second novel in the series called Mass Effect: Revolution. #1 most anticipated game for me, not only this year but perhaps the most important Xbox 360 title I may ever get.
- Twisted Metal Head-on (PS2) - Sorry no official website for that yet, that's a link to the original PSP version. It's a port of the PSP game from 2 years ago that will include material from the cancelled TW: Black 2 title. Always love playing Twisted Metal games. Although I share in the opinion that 1 and 2 are the best in the series to date, I do like all of them, yes even 3 and 4. Not a whole lot of info for this game yet, but regardless it's still very much on my radar.
- Time Crisis 4 - Always a fan of this series, it's the first PS3 game I actually have an interest in so far. The idea, is that they'll make the GunCon3 with two analog sticks for controlling your character while holding your handgun at the ready at all times. Newer TV owners will also be pleased to know that the GunCon3 uses motion sensors not scan-lines to detect signals. I have a standing rule that to me, a game system should have at least 6 great titles for me to buy one and validate the cost of a new game system. Well here's possibly the first one for the PS3, we'll have to wait and see.
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - The DS is a funny system to me as far as control. You've got stylus games, stylus/buttons, buttons, and many other configurations. I enjoy the games that use one type of control for everything. Clubhouse games, Kirby Canvas Curse and Animal Crossing to name a few all use the stylus exclusively to excellent effect and with little learning curve. This also seems to be the case for the latest Zelda. It seems like it's got all the fun and story of a handheld Zelda game, but with the ease of use that the DS's "Touch Generation" has. I wasn't a big fan of Wind Waker, but that visual style of game seems to work well for this one and really makes the DS look superb in it's capabilities. I suppose I could've imported it, but I can wait the 5 months for a localized release, especially as it comes out within a week of my birthday.
- Project Gotham Racing 4 I've been a fan of this series from day 1. I remember playing this when the Xbox first came out, I had a helluva time with the kudos modes. Rewarding reckless driving after so many games rewarded precision driving seemed a stark contrast and something to get used to. It was also one of the first games to offer custom soundtracks, a feature that has been a staple of Xbox games ever since. PGR4 seems to be upping the bar in all areas and the weather effects look phenomenal. To top it all off it has a Canadian track!
So we'll check back at around January 1st and see how things turned out. In the meantime feel free to post your own either here, or by starting your own blog. 
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Hmm... my list is sort of skewed to a system...
1. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - I certainly hope this game kicks major ass, or I will be saddened.
2. Super Mario Galaxy - God, that game simply looks amazing. I certainly want.
3. Super Smash Brothers Brawl - This would be my most desired game, and it will probably also be the game that sells Wiis this holiday season.
4. Guitar Hero 3 - Sorry Rock Band, but I am not buying a new system to play you right now. Maybe later though, when GTA 4 comes out.
5. The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass - This game better be ultra polished when it finally comes out. I also hear that upon buying the game your farts will smell like potpourri. It's just that magical.
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1. NiGHTS: Journey into Dreams - learn to fly again
2. Super Smash Bros. Brawl - following the exponential awesomeness of the past two... this one is awesome^3
3. Halo 3: Legendary Edition - Halo 2 was pretty and satisfying, but felt a bit unpolished as a result of the short production term. Halo 3 will be done right.
4. No More Heroes - another Suda51 title with a beam katana (lightsaber knockoff), excessive blood, and unique art style
I'm going to cut this list short because I don't have enough money to want half this list, let alone a spankin' new console to go with Halo 3.
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1. Mass Effect - I completely agree. Bioware never disappoints and everything I've seen of this title thus far has been incredible!
2. Halo 3 - As long as it still offers the 4-player Splitscreen, this will become the next party game of choice. The Beta played very well and the graphics definitely got a boost. And that's just scratching the surface.
3. Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Game of the Year edition. With the Shivering Isles and Knights of the 9 Quests content included, it was a no-brainer for me to trade in my old copy to reserve this one. $40 more content for the same price as the original game? Sure, I'll buy that.
4. Bioshock - Another title that just keeps impressing me with it's visual style, action, open-endedness, and gameplay. This could be game of the year material.
5. (tie) Call of Duty 4 and Rock Band - CoD 4 needs to have the 4-player SS included in the game or else I'll just wait for it to drop in price...otherwise, it still looks like an outstanding game! Rock Band, though pricey, may blow the doors off of Guitar Hero if it's even half of all it's cracked up to be. Guitar Tour AND a Drum Tour campaign mode? Damn!
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For games coming out this year:
1. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations - The first two are among my favorite games ever, and this should be more of the same.
2. Endless Ocean (AKA: Forever Blue in Japan) - This game looks like pure relaxation and tranquility. I have a feeling this will be one of the biggest cult hit games of this generation and will command a large price tag on eBay in the future.
3. Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - First four were amazing. I expect no less of the fifth.
4. Skate - EA might just be reinventing skateboarding games as we know it.
5. NiGHTS: Journey Into Dreams - I never played the first one, but I hear great things about it. I just hope this one is as good as the Saturn original.
6. Sam and Max: Season 2 - OH HELL YES!
For games with an unspecified release date.:
1. Disaster: Day of Crisis - That is if Nintendo ever releases it...
2. Sadness - Again, if Nintendo ever releases it...
3. Afrika - Looks like Endless Ocean in how it plays, but this time in Africa and on PS3.
4. Cing's upcoming Wii game - Hotel Dusk was incredible, and I can't wait to see what they have up their sleeve for Wii.
5. Team Ico's upcoming PS3 game - It's the team responsible for two of the best games of last generation. What more can I say?!
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1. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion Wars - All the greatness of the original, but with expanded story, revamped graphics and finally the ability to kick your friends asses via wi-fi.
2. Rock Band - I'm a huge fan of all the games the Harmonix team has made, and this one looks to be the biggest evolution when it comes to a Music/Rhythm game... even if I may have to buy a new system to play it.
3. NiGHTs: Journey Into Dream - I will have to, once again, buy a new system, but it is well worth it for a continuation to an amazing franchise.
4. Super Smash Brothers Brawl - It's a must, what can I really say? Everyone has been waiting for it for a long time, and I feel, like most Nintendo games we have to wait for, it will very well be worth it. Even for those lagging behind the new generation of games.
5. Tie between Guitar Hero III and Zelda: Phantom Hour Glass - I've been looking forward to LoZ:PHG for a while now, and since I am really lacking games for my DS I think it would be a glorious game to get when it comes out. Guitar Hero III, I feel, may not live up to it's predecessors, but some of the songs that will be available on it are just completely worth it (Besides, the whammybar on my Guitar controller died recently, so it gives me more initiative to buy the third game with the controller package.)
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1. Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
2. Gyakuten Saiban 4
3. Gyakuten Saiban 5
4. Dragon Quest 9
5. Dragon Quest 5 (remake)
Aww yea
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@BadKarma:
I just learned about the FF Tactics remake last night. Definitely my favorite PS1 game. Square has begun to tap a bit more into Ivalice with FF XII, and I would love to see a whole spinoff series for tactics. For me, a refreshing break from their straightforward RPGs.
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Halo 3
Rock Band (for the drums)
There are plenty of games that look awesome but I don't really care when I get them.
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