12 secret games to be announced in 2010

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Going on what we already know, 2010 will be a big year for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Both have exclusives that will keep system owners happy, and then you have the multiplats. That's what we know, but according to Playstation: The Official Magazine, there are eight games that have yet to be announced that we'll see in 2010, we've added four more secret titles to the list.

Killzone 3 ~ According to PTOM, Killzone 3 is definitely in the works at Guerrilla Games. We all would agree that's obvious, and with the game engine already established, it is now much faster to develop Killzone 3, expect an announcement at E32010.

Beyond Good & Evil 2 ~ The magazine ran some screens in their August 2008 issue, and to add even more credence to the pending announcement, footage of the game has been leaked. Fans of the franchise will be delighted when the announcement is made.

A new Tomb Raider ~ No doubt another title featuring the formidable Lara Croft is in the works. Artwork of a pending title was leaked on the web recently, showing Lara even in better shape and a bit slimmer, ready to take on some zombies on horseback. Lara on Horseback? Things have changed haven't they? Expect an E32010 grand entrance for the leading lady.

Call of Duty: World at War 2 ~ A Treyarch's employee online resume mentions the title, to no one's surprise really, World at War sold over 10 million copies. Expect an announcement anytime next year, or even earlier.

A new James Bond game ~ Annual Financial reports reveal that Activision's hard at work on a new James Bond game. So don't say you didn't know when the announcement is made.

Spider-Man ~ A new Spidey game is in the works, this time the devs behind Prototype is leading development. Seems like Activision's going a whole new direction with this one, official statement could come soon.

Timesplitters 4 ~ There have been reports claiming the game have been canned, they are only lies. Yep, rumors have been extremely exaggerated as the former Free Radical team has been absorbed and relabeled as Crytek UK. Look out for screen shots, and other info hitting the web soon.

Ghost Recon 4 ~ Prepare your guns, hearts, and will; yes, your will, war is a dangerous game, and Ubisoft has no taste for ending the battle. The company is hard at work on part four of the well received title, coming to a store in your area late 2010.

Hitman 5 ~ It's no secret, but since the devs behind Batman: Arkham Asylum denied they were behind the project, IO interactive has been assigned to take the lead on this one.

Bioshock 3 ~ Yes indeed, 2K's president Christoph Hartman has been talking about a follow-up to Bioshock 2, saying it's already in the works, which means after part two is released and has been out for a while, teasers and suspicious leaks could begin bombarding the web late 2010. But we're sure that'd be fine by you.

GTA V ~ It's been a long time coming, and most definitely under development by Rockstar for a while now. Analyst Michael Pachter placed his bets on the game being released 2010, albeit late 2010. We tend to believe it will. Look out for an official megaton announcement anytime from now.

Resistance 3 ~ The internet in recent weeks has been overwhelmed with rumors about a billboard claiming Resistance 3 is under heavy development. It rings even truer since Insomniac never came out and to deny it. Also, the company's Full Moon show podcast hints at a project we can only guess is Resistance 3. It will be out late 2010. For sure.

There are many games that'll be making a huge splash next year, and when those secret games listed above are officially brought to light, it seems next year will be a year like no other for the gaming industry. Prepare to spend serious cash.

10/29/09 Ernice Gilbert