It’s time for the multiplatform list.  Given the lack of exclusives this year so far on everything except the Wii, this list is substantially longer than some other lists.

Bionic Commando (PC, PS3, Xbox)
This sequel takes place 10 years after the original NES version.  3D 3rd person gameplay.

Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams (PC, PS3, Xbox)
Can the sequel live up to the original?  Not much is known about the “both sequel and prequel” yet

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (PC, PS3, Xbox)
Originally a remade of the highly acclaimed Chronicles of Riddick game, they spent so much time working on it while trying to find someone to publish it that they now say it’s more like a sequel.  Never played the original so I’m looking forward to this version.

Darksiders: Wrath of War (PS3, Xbox)
From wikipedia:  “The player plays as War, one of the four legendary Horsemen of the apocalypse; the apocalypse has just taken place prematurely, and the world destroyed, and War finds himself tasked to find out who was behind this; caught in a battle between angels and demons, he has lost much of his power, and must find out where the other horsemen are, and who misled them into starting the final battle.”  Sweet.

Dark Void (PC, PS3, Xbox)
New “vertical cover” system.  How well the rocket pack works and how well enemies respond to it will make or break this game.

Diablo III (Mac, PC)
The much anticipated third installment may be to colorful for some, but it looks fantastic to me.

Dragon Age: Origins (PC, PS3, Xbox)
Bioware RPG and “spiritual successor of Baldur’s Gate.”  ‘Nuff said.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game (PC, PS3, Xbox)
Possibly the only game I’ll buy 2 versions of this year (Wii version looks good too).  Written by Aykroyd and Ramis, and voiced by everyone except Rick “I’m retired” Moranis.

Prototype (PC, PS3, Xbox)
Shapeshifting character in a sandbox-style game. Will that be enough to make it unique?

Resident Evil 5 (PS3, Xbox)
Love the RE series, not quite sure I’m sold on this one, based on what I’ve seen so far.  Doesn’t stop me from having it pre-ordered though.

Starcraft II (PC, Mac)
Real-time strategy is not my thing, so I never played the first game.  But I may buy this based on the strength of the original and the company who makes it and give it a shot.

Wheelman (PC, PS3, Xbox)
Vin Diesel.  Driving oriented and on-foot missions set in a virtual Barcelona.

That ends my lists for the big consoles.  This weekend… the handhelds!

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