The Quarter QuickPeek – come get some

Much has been said about how loaded the first quarter of 2010 will be when it comes to new games. March, in partcular, is packed to the gills with one AAA title after another. But just how crowded is this release window, really? Since we’re almost done with January, we’ve come up with a little list to keep you reminded of how the next two months will rape your wallets.

Much has been said about how loaded the first quarter of 2010 will be when it comes to new games. March, in partcular, is packed to the gills with one AAA title after another. But just how crowded is this release window, really? Since we’re almost done with January, we’ve come up with a little list to keep you reminded of how the next two months will rape your wallets.

• Aliens vs. Predator (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
• White Knight Chronicles (PS3)
• BioShock 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
• Dante’s Inferno (PS3, PSP, Xbox 360)
• Star Ocean: The Last Hope International (PS3)
• Heavy Rain (PS3)

• Just Cause 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
• Split/Second (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
• Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
• Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, Xbox 360)
• God of War III (PS3)
• Gran Turismo 5 (PS3)
• Pokemon Heart Gold, Soul Silver (DS)
• Resonance of Fate (PS3, Xbox 360)
• Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
• Metro 2033: The Last Refuge (PC, Xbox 360)
• Yakuza 3 (PS3)
• Quantum Theory (PS3, Xbox 360)

Keep in mind that this isn’t a complete list. There are still downloadable games and unconfirmed releases that may still be announced. Still, even without counting those games, it looks like gamers will have a hard time choosing which games to shell out their hard earned cash for. Better start saving up now if you haven’t already.

– Karl B. and Glenn M.