God of War is sure to be one of 2009's biggest selling PS3 games.
God of War IIIPlatform - PS3
Release Date - Q4, 2009
God of War III is another title in the list that we know little about, but rest assured they'll be queuing around the block for this one.
Afro Samurai
Platform - Xbox 360, PS3
Release Date - Jan 27, 2009 (NA). TBA (EU)
Billed as a strategic hack 'n slash game, Afro Samurai is the story of a man on a lifelong journey to avenge his father killed by the lethal fighter Justice. Now, shedding Justice’s blood is Afro’s only reason to live. Seeking Justice and fighting his final adversary to the death won’t be easy as loyal assassins and trained henchmen are determined to destroy our tormented hero. In killing Justice, Afro will take the coveted number one headband for himself, and in this bitter world of chaos and megalomania, there’s only room for one at the top.
Madworld
Platform - Wii
Release Date - Q1 2009.
In Madworld, players participate in a game of life and death, where only the strong will survive. You play as Jack, who’s caught up in the terror of Death Watch, the murderous game created by the terrorists who call themselves ‘The Organizers’. To remain alive – and solve the mystery behind Death Watch – you must master the use of weapons and items found within the environment and compete in ultra violent mini-games designed to push you over the edge. With its irreverent humor and over-the-top violence Madworld delivers a visceral gaming experience that will be an instant classic on the Wii.
GTA Chinatown Wars
Platform - Nintendo DS
Release Date - March 20, 2009
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and Rockstar say it brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.
The Nintendo DS game will feature an open-world environment, a mature storyline about an up-and-coming young gang member, competitive and cooperative offline multiplayer, and 70 missions comprising 20 hours of gameplay. And like any good Nintendo DS game, it'll involve some stylus-based mini-games, like assembling a shotgun or hotwiring a car.
That's your lot! Let us know if there's any games you think should have been included in the list.
