Top 10 Most Anticipated PC Games of 2009

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With 2008 coming to a close, we take a look at some of the most anticipated games of 2009.The PC is anything but dead! With these titles on the horizon, you can expect some heavy gaming on your PC. Tell off those forum trolls that the PC is not dead! Behold the top ten PC games to look forward to in 2009!




10) Mirror's Edge

The free running game from DICE will be released for the PC early next year. While the console version has been received with mixed feelings, PC gamers will finally get to see the innovative take on platforming action with perhaps improved control.

Release date : 16th January 2009
Website : www.mirrorsedge.com/





9) Demigod

Chris Taylor’s next game arrives next year. Mixing the genre’s of action and strategy in what has been called as gameplay similar to DoTA, Demigod seems like it will have a more diverse range of gameplay style from action oriented hero’s to more strategy game like commander hero’s. With Gas Powered Games teaming up with Stardock, the game is also guaranteed to not have any DRM.

Release date : February 2009
Website : http://www.demigodthegame.com/





8) Codename Panzers: Cold War

Having played the Codename Panzer series that was set in WW2, Codename Panzers is a very realistic, tactical strategy game that requires players to use their units effectively and unit positioning matters. A lot of the ideas from the Codename Panzer series were used in Company of Heroes. Now with series moving to the cold war modern setting, there is a lot of promise of lots of new shiny tanks.

Release date : Q2 2009

screenshot from COD 4 Modern Warfare

7) Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Modern Warfare was one of the top selling games of 08 and despite not knowing much about it, Modern Warfare 2 will undoubtedly be a much anticipated game if it does hit the shelves in 2009.

Release date : Unknown




6) Dragon Age Origins

The spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate, one of the greatest games ever made. The guys at Bioware have been hitting the mark with all previous released game. This one will definitely be one that PC gamers will be waiting with baited breath. No more dumbed down RPG’s please. Back to old school RPG’s. Read my review here.

Release date : Q1 2009
Website : http://dragonage.bioware.com/

screenshot from Bioshock

5) Bioshock 2 : Sea of Dreams

Another game that we don’t know much about. Only a CGI trailer released. Rumour has it that it might take place on dry land. Based on a recent report, 2K plans to released it by fiscal year 2009 which end at October 2009. For what platform, we don’t know yet.

Release date : Unknown




4) F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin

Alma is back! And it is up to you to stop her, or at least try to. Monoliths horror fest FPS will be back with shiny new graphics, better AI, and vehicular action. Monolith has always been good doing very visceral gun play and excellent AI. Previews of FEAR 2 show that they are ramping up every department in the game.

Release date : 13th February 2009
Website : http://projectorigin.warnerbros.com/projectorigin/index.html






3) Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 2

Relic's next big strategy game is the sequel of Dawn of War. A no nonsense gritty Warhammer RTS. This time, a lot of the gameplay has been streamlined and there is less focus on base building and more unit or squad customization. A lot of the improvements from Company of Heroes is brought over. The single player game will focus on the space marine campaign. And Yes! Tyranids are here! FOR THE EMPEROR!

Release date :
Website : http://www.dawnofwar2.com/us/home






2) Empire: Total War

This is TOTAL WAR! The next Total War takes place during the 19th century and will feature land battles and debuting for the first time…naval battles. The battles look amazing and a lot of improvements have been made on the campaign map. The AI is said to be improved as well with it being more goal oriented now. Read my review here.

Release date : Early March 2009
Website : http://www.sega.co.uk/empire/






1) Starcraft 2 Terrans: Wings of Liberation

Starcraft 2 is without a doubt the biggest game next year. If you have been living under a rock, it’s the sequel to Blizzards mega hit Starcraft that has spawned a whole legion of adoring fans. Blizzard is keeping the feel of Starcraft 2 pretty close to Starcraft and is promising a very deep and engaging story based single player campaign. The first in the series will be focusing on the Terrans(for single player). Multiplayer looks as fast and competitive as Starcraft was.

Release date : Unknown
Website : http://www.starcraft2.com/

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