Most Anticipated Games - 2010

With the ceremonial drop of the electronic ball in Times Square, a new year launches 365 days of new hopes and dreams. That includes the video gaming world! For video gaming enthusiasts, the year will include the unveiling of several long-awaited PC games, including:

1. Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

If you're a fan of games with thrilling play full of gunfire and explosives, then this is one for you! New vehicles and the miraculous work of medics are some of the new features of the game. Not only will the game play be a blast, but the story is also more complex than the original Bad Company.

2. BioShock 2.

A decade after the first installment was launched; the sequel is scheduled to be released in February. Sneak peaks of the story should have any BioShock fan eagerly waiting in anticipation. Players have the role of the first Big Daddy, complete with new powers and weapons. And the Big Bad is now a cultish society that Sophia Lamb operates. To learn more, you'll have to play the game yourself. Hey, it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it!

3. Dawn of War 2: Chaos Rising.

This game includes plenty of new bells and whistles to keep any PC gamer intrigued. The most prominent one is the Chaos Space Marines in the multi-player mode. Other new additions include a fun new campaign, and new units for the races included the previous installment.

4. Mass Effect 2.

This is unquestionably a new-and-improved addition to the series. Mass Effect 2 includes improved shooting, killer graphics, and a thrilling story. The developers have confirmed that they've totally upgraded the combat system. A heavy weapons system is a new feature in the series. This allows players to kill an enemy multiple times. Another new feature of the game is the function of regenerating health as the main health mechanic. This differs from the use of "medi-gel" in the first installment.

5. StarCraft 2.

Without a doubt, this is definitely one of the most anticipated games of the year. An oldie-but-goodie, it's hard to believe that the game is over a decade old. Over 11 million units later, the original game that started it all, is still going strong. Many gamers are eagerly anticipating the upgraded graphics and returning online mode of Star Craft II. Then there's the unanswered question about how the game's story will unfold. It's likely that Blizzard will launch the game around summertime.

6. World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.

WoW games constantly stay at the top of PC gaming charts, and it's certainly justified. Each new installment includes new and exciting content, with "Cataclysm" being no exception. Some of its features include a revisiting of the WoW zones, and new Goblin and Worgen races. How long with the WoW reign in the world of PC gaming last?

While every New Year is an exciting one, 2010 not only represents the dawn of a new decade-but will also include the release of several new PC games. It's definitely a red letter year for gamers!