Games of Fall 2009 - Part 1

With so many games being pushed back to 2010, exactly what games are still coming out this year? Today, I am going to take a little time and tell you about the games that I am looking forward to playing. All of the following games will be available before the end of 2009 and are in no particular order.

Let's get to it...

Halo 3: ODST (360)

Release Date: 9/22/09 (today)

Why I want to play: Halo 3: ODST is the latest installment in the Halo universe and was developed by Bungie, the original creators of the Halo franchise. In ODST, you play as an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper (hence the title ODST). ODST are the best of the best when it comes to human marine troops. Not quite as powerful as a full on Spartan, but it's the next best thing and frankly a big draw to the game. I love the fact that you play as a different, less powerful character. Plus, Bungie did a few other things different in terms of story. It is more of an open world feel allowing player to go through the different missions in any order. Aside from the story, there is also an all new Co-Op mode called Firefight and the full Halo 3 Multiplayer game. If you're into Halo, this is a must buy.

Forza 3 (360)

Release Date: 10/27/09

Why I want to play: Forza 3 will possibly be the best Sim Racer ever made to date. The game will feature over 400 cars all beautifully crafted in every detail. With more polygons, full interiors and damage molding on every car, Forza 3 really ups the ante for all sim racers to come. Combine that with over 100 tacks, fully tunable, upgradeable cars and a killer paint system and you get a hands down must buy. Wether you're into sim racers or not, if you love cars, you need to check out this game.

Modern Warfare 2 (360, PS3)

Release Date: 11/10/09

Why I want to play: Do I really need to tell you? I mean, it's Modern Warfare 2. I have been playing Modern Warfare every day for the last 2 years and this new installment looks amazing! Aside from what will be a great story, this is the must have multiplayer title for this holiday season and probably a big reason why so many others pushed back their titles to 2010. No one want to go up against this juggernaut and with good cause. I predict this game will be the best selling game of all time to date. New Perks, new Kill Streaks, new Locations, new Weapons, new Gamemodes etc... If for some reason, you haven't checked this game out, do it NOW! This is the must have title this Christmas.

Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3...