2010 is looking to be one of the most ridiculous years we’ve ever seen for game releases. The amount of promising titles coming out is nothing short of intimidating. It is entirely possible that you may drown in quality titles. But remain calm.

We here at WingDamage are here to throw you a life preserver of information. So grab a hold of our list of PS3 releases below and you just might survive the first three months of 2010.

Final Fantasy XIII

“Finally, the JRPG that’s been in development so long that it was originally going to be released in the previous console generation is coming out! Final Fantasy XIII has Square-Enix’s trademark over-the-top visual polish and features the next evolution in battle systems for the series. Explore a huge and exciting world in this new Sci-Fi/Fantasy epic.” -Jesse

Heavy Rain

“Quantic Dream’s follow up to 2005′s Fahrenheit looks to be more of a piece of interactive fiction than your standard action/adventure game. You take control of four different characters, each on a search to find the mysterious “Origami Killer”. Each decision you make will progress the story, not always in the way you expected. Even if one of the main characters dies, the story keeps going with those that remain. According to the director, David Cage, “the real message [of the game] is about how far you’re willing to go to save someone you love.” I can’t wait to see how the story changes from multiple play-throughs.” -Jonah

God of War III

“The answer to the question ‘who would win in a fight?’ is always Kratos. If you don’t buy his game he will rip you in half. Seriously. Fer realz. Kratos spends his days killing gods. Playing his game is like stepping into the sandals of the most badass dude in history. This game looks to push the already unbelievably epic gameplay even further. If you own a PS3 and you are a fan of action games you need this game.” -Dave

Just Cause 2

“Just cause 2 is the perfect example of what more money and development time can really do for a game. Just Cause had some great ideas, but was bogged down by a lot of little issues that kept it from achieving triple-A status. Just Cause 2 looks a lot more polished than the first game, adding a cover system and expanding on the vehicle stunts and grappling hook mechanic. Any game that lets me tether people to stuff and then blow that stuff up is pretty good in my book.” -Luke

Dark Void

“Though third person shooters with cover systems are becoming more common, how many of them let you fly? And how many of them have “VERTICAL cover systems”? Exactly. Capcom’s Dark Void spices up the genre with a jetpack. You’ll be able to shoot yourself through the air like a gun-toting rocket or hover down toward unsuspecting enemies as you listen to the epic, symphonic score of Battlestar Galactica composer, Bear McCreary. Playing the demo at PAX has made me a believer. Check out our impressions.“ -Jesse

Super Street Fighter IV

“The follow up to 2009′s fantastic re-launch of one of my all-time favorite franchises. Super Street Fighter IV has more characters, more modes, better balance and all the characters unlocked right from the get go. Better yet, it will release at a reduced price. Naysayers be damned, this promises to bring the franchise to a whole new level of 2D fighting perfection.” -Jonah

Army of Two: 40th Day

“Hanging out and killing fools with your Bro-ham can make for some of the best times in co-op gaming. The first Army of Two, while not perfect, featured some of the best cooperative gameplay of this generation. This sequel looks to expand and refine the original with all new moves, such as mock surrender or co-op sniping. If pretending to surrender to someone so that my buddy can shoot them in the head is wrong, then I don’t want to be right.” -Dave

Battlefield Bad Company 2

“I had a chance to play the multiplayer portion of Battlefield Bad Company 2 at Pax 2009, and I was pleasantly surprised. The Frostbite engine has received some significant upgrades since Battlefield: Bad Company. From what I played, the level of destruction rivaled Red Faction: Guerrilla. Within 5 minutes the giant warehouse my team was defending was reduced to a smoldering crater. Tanks crashed through walls, rockets from helicopters blasted through cover, and artillery shells and RPGs’ rained hell from the sky. We may have lost the match, but I was sold on the game.” -Luke

Lost Planet 2

“It’s time again to visit E.D.N. III, but this time you are not alone! You and up to three friends can band together in a squad to take down gigantic akrids in Lost Planet 2. Ten years after the original, the snow of the planet has been melting, revealing new types of environments for you to explore. Pilot the mechanized armor known as Vital Suits to increase your firepower. Customize your characters appearance and weapon set to increase your squad’s versatility. Built on the new MT-Framework 2.0, Lost Planet 2 promises to be bigger and better than its predecessor in every way.” -Jesse

Bioshock 2

“Those that have entered the strange world of Rapture in the original Bioshock have been wondering where the series could possibly go from there. As you can imagine, the sequel goes back to the underwater city of Rapture, but this time a brand new crazy person is running things. You take on the roll of the original Big Daddy, who has free will and crazy ADAM based powers. They have also added a multiplayer mode which is a prequel to the original game. Here you take on the roll of a citizen of Rapture fighting in their civil war. Looks like Bioshock 2 will expand the fiction of this fascinating universe on multiple fronts.” -Jonah

Bayonetta

“Let’s go down the list: the main character is a really hot witch, her clothing is actually her hair which she also uses to performs magical attacks, and she has guns in her shoes. So this game looks to be absolutely insane. Featuring what looks like some of the best and most stylish action this side of Dante and Kratos. Bayonetta comes from the acclaimed creator of Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe Hideki Kamiya, and he considers Bayonetta to be an evolution of the combat in Devil May Cry. Expect over the top to be just the beginning.” -Dave

White Knight Chronicles

“From Level-5, a company whose works include Dark Cloud, Dragon Quest VIII, Rogue Galaxy, and Jeanne d’Arc, comes another high profile JRPG boasting 100 hours of gameplay. White Knight Chronicles features a real-time combat system that allows you to chain attacks and abilities together to create your own combos. Take control of a party of characters or buddy up with a friend in co-op as you take on gigantic monsters in this PS3 exclusive journey.” -Jesse

Gran Turismo 5

“It has been a long time in the making, but the true fifth installment of the Gran Turismo series is finally coming. Gran Turismo 5 crams as many different modes and features into the game as possible, including a selection of around 1,000 cars and 70 tracks based on 20 different locations. It’s going to be one big racer.” -Jesse

Tags: anticipated games q1 2010, Army of Two: 40th Day, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Bayonetta, Bioshock 2, Dark Void, Final Fantasy XIII, God of War III, Gran Turismo 5, Heavy Rain, Just Cause 2, Lost Planet 2, Super Street Fighter IV, White Knight Chronicles

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