The lack of best fighting game category and the exclusion of great games such as Bayonetta, Vanquish and other great games from the VGA is really embarrassing for the industry. Also, Super Mario Galaxy 2 not being nominated for GOTY 2010 was clearly a very big mistake.
 

Anyway, I was checking Gamespot’s list of categories and the nominees for GOTY 2010. I can say that the staff at Gamespot did a great job in selecting the categories and the nominees. First of all, Gamespot nominated Battlefield Bad Company 2 for GOTY 2010 while excluding Black Ops. Battlefield Bad Company 2 is the best military shooter of the year, so it is certainly the right thing to do. Second, they nominated Super Mario Galaxy 2 for GOTY which also the right thing to do.
 
Platinum games dominated the list with both of Bayonetta and Vanquish got nominated for GOTY 2010. God of War 3 wasn’t nominated for GOTY and I think I know why. I guess at some point the staff at Gamespot had to choose between GOW3 and Bayonetta and they chosen Bayonetta over GOW3 and it’s certainly the right choice as Bayonetta is clearly the better game overall.
 
 

While it’s a disappointment that Gamespot didn’t make a category for Best fighting game of the year, there is no doubt that Gamespot’s list of categories and nominees were chosen more wisely and professionally than Spike VGA’s ones. Click here to see the complete list of categories and nominees.
 

5. ModNation Racers:
 
 

ModNation Racers is an upcoming kart racing game in development by United Front Games for the PS3. Players will be able to design and create their own characters, vehicles and race tracks in great detail. The overall style of the cars and characters is based on vinyl art and collectors’ toys, but players will be able to greatly modify their clothing and overall look. Players are also able to create and modify race tracks using the in-game ‘Track Studio’ tool. If you had tried the online beta which was made available in the US in December 2009 and in Europe in January 2010, I think you know how much fun the game is. ModNation Racers will expand on the great features Little Big Planet established while offering a different type of gameplay.

4. Lost Planet 2:
 
 

 
 

The first game was good despite some shortcomings. But it seems that the sequel is going to improve on every aspect of the original game. With improved visuals, bigger Akrid bosses, four co-op play in campaign mode, and better online experience, Capcom seems to have a winning sequel in their hands.

3. Alan Wake:
 
 

 
 

The wait for this game is almost finished. The game was shown for the first time in E3 2005 and since that time, Remedy has been hard at work to deliver this “Psychological action thriller.” The main protagonist Alan Wake is a bestselling writer, hasn’t managed to write anything in over two years. Now his wife, Alice, brings him to the idyllic small town of Bright Falls to recover his creative flow. When she vanishes without a trace, Wake finds himself trapped in a nightmare. Word by word, his latest work, a thriller he cannot even remember writing is coming true before his eyes. From what we have seen so far from the game, Alan Wake is highly likely to meet expectations.
 

2. Super Mario Galaxy 2:
 
 

 
 

The first game is not only the best game on the Wii, it’s one of the best games of this generation. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is about to expand the great gameplay and level design of the original game while introducing new items and power-ups. The new items include, drills that allow Mario to drill through planets and dirt, they can also be used to explore the interior of planets and uncover hidden treasures. One of the new interesting power-ups is the Rock Mushroom, which gives Mario the ability to turn himself into a boulder and smash through barriers. If you have a Wii, you owe it to yourself to get this game.
 

1. Red Dead Redemption:
 
 

 
 

If you have to buy only one game in May, then get Red Dead Redemption. This is without a doubt is shaping up to be the best game in May and possibly 2010 game of the year. Red Dead Redemption gives the player a large, open world environment allowing the player to move freely. Players on foot can walk, run, interact with the environment, and combat enemies with firearms. This game has everything a great game should have; stunning visuals (mind blowing attention to details), unique open world settings, amazing gameplay mechanisms, a very interesting online multiplayer, and more innovative ideas than you could possibly imagine. Rockstar games is taking the sandbox gaming to the next level in Redemption.

 
I know. There are many games coming next month not mentioned in the list, but honestly, these are the hottest titles I think gamers (including me) are looking forward to the most next month. Which games are you planning to get in May? Tell us in the comment section.
 

Speaking on his new show on Gametrailers (Pach-Attack) the infamous video games analyst Michael Pachter has predicted that Halo: Reach will outsell all of the upcoming games in 2010. He predicted that Bungie’s upcoming Xbox360 exclusive ‘Halo: Reach’ is going to sell between 8-9 million copies which according to him would make the forthcoming entry in the Halo series the best selling game of 2010. Though, he spoke of the possibility of a Nintendo game to take the crown of the best selling game of 2010, but at the same time, he has doubted that the upcoming peripheral from Nintendo the Wii Vitality Sensor to sell as hugely as the Wii fit. Also, he said that the next Call of Duty game which is being developed by Treyarch may not sell as good as Modern Warfare 2 did in 2009 because of the fact that Treyarch is developing the game not Infinity Ward.

I think that Halo: Reach will be the best selling exclusive in 2010. But when it comes to the overall best selling game of 2010, there is a high probability that a multiplatform game such as the upcoming Call of Duty game to take the crown simply because it’s available on more than one platform. Which game do you think could end up being the overall best selling game of 2010? Any thoughts? Let us know in the comment section.
 

- PlayStation 2 41.6K
- PlayStation 3 276.9K
- PSP 100.1K
- Xbox 360 332.8K
- Wii 465.8K
- Nintendo DS 422.2K
 

- The top 10 best selling games in January:
 

1. NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Nov-09 656.7K
2. MASS EFFECT 2* 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Jan-10 572.1K
3. WII FIT PLUS W/ BALANCE BOARD* WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Oct-09 555.7K
4. CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2* 360 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Nov-09 326.7K
5. MARIO KART W/ WHEEL WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Apr-08 310.9K
6. SPORTS RESORT W/ WII MOTION PLUS* WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Jul-09 297.6K
7. CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2* PS3 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Nov-09 259.0K
8. ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Jan-10 246.5K
9. JUST DANCE WII UBISOFT Nov-09 191.9K
10. DARKSIDERS 360 THQ Jan-10 171.2k
 

Without further ado I present to you the top 10 best RPGs of this generation:

10. Tales of Vesperia:
 
 

 
 

Tales of Symphonia which was released for the Gamecube and PS2 (only in Japan) was my favorite Tales game until the arrival of my current favorite game in the series Tales of Vesperia which was released for Xbox360 back in 2008. The main protagonist of the game Yuri Lowell and the rest of his companions stories were entertaining, funny and exciting. The game also has one of the most fun combat systems you will ever play in RPG.

PS3 owners will soon get the chance to play this game sometime this year which means more gamers will be enjoying this great RPG.
 

9. Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core:
 
 

 
 

This prequel for the much beloved Final Fantasy VII is a one of the finest games on the PSP. A lot of our favorite characters from Final Fantasy 7 do make an appearance in this game with some great and new cast of characters. Crisis Core tells a great back story to one of the best RPGs ever made. The game has great soundtrack, fun battle system and one of the most emotional game endings you will ever see.

8. Fable 2:
 
 

 
 

OK. I agree that Peter Molyneux always over hype his games before they get released, but you can’t ignore the fact that he always pushes for innovation. Does he always succeed in bringing innovation to the gaming industry? No, but sometimes he does. What does set Fable 2 apart from other games is how accessible it is and the huge number of things you can do in the game. It’s an RPG with some gameplay elements taken from sandbox games, some gameplay elements taken from adventure games and some gameplay elements that never existed in other games.
 

7. Valkyria Chronicles:
 
 

 
 

This impressive looking game from Sega is so under-appreciated that I want to ask gamers why they aren’t buying this game? The developers of this game have had created a piece of art. In many times while playing this gem, I was floored by its amazing artistic design and great story telling. Also, it has a unique battle system which mixes traditional strategy with free-roaming combat. Certainly, one of the best strategy-RPGs of the past decade.
 

6. Lost Odyssey:
 
 

 
 

Lost Odyssey in my opinion is the most underrated and under-appreciated game of this generation. The story of immortal Kaim and his fellows is one of the most emotional and engrossing stories I have ever seen in a videogame. The “Thousand Years of Dreams” stories featured in the game and Lirum’s death scene touched me like no other game did before. The game also has great turn based combat system, great graphics and artistic style and one of the best soundtracks ever made by Nobuo Uematsu. If you want to play a great RPG, Lost Odyssey is definitely the one to go for.

5. Demon’s Souls:
 
 

 
 

This game was a very big surprise for RPG gamer. Many gamers had doubted the game when Famitsu gave it a 29 out of 40. But thanks to god, the game turned out to be a much better game than what we meant to believe. This game is very difficult. In fact, it’s one of the most challenging games I have ever played. It was like the Ninja Gaiden’s of role playing games. Also, the game has some of the most innovative online features we have ever seen in a RPG. If you love RPGs and have a PS3, you have to get this game. It’s as simple as that.
 

4. Fallout 3:
 
 

 
 

The developers at Bethesda do know how to make epic role playing games filled with countless hours of gameplay. This great post-apocalyptic RPG was everything fans of the series have ever hoped for. The game has Brutal combat, great atmosphere, long main quest, huge amount of side missions, deep RPG elements and much more. Fallout 3 isn’t just one of the best RPGs of this generation, it’s one of the best games ever made.
 

3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion:
 
 

 
 

It’s one of the biggest and deepest role playing games I have ever played. This first person-role playing game is so huge that you will find yourself getting distracted in many occasions from finishing the main quest because of its beautiful vistas and the huge number of things you can do in this game. It has a long and entertaining main quest, beautiful visuals, deep combat and customization, great soundtrack and more than 100 hours of gameplay. It’s a dream came true for role playing gamers.
 

2. Mass Effect 2:
 
 

 
 

It was so hard for me to choose between Mass Effect 2 and the first game in this epic trilogy. I liked the main story of the first game more than the story of its sequel. But at the same time, Mass Effect 2 improvements over the original were huge. Its better character development, improved visuals, smoother experience and the unique experience you get by importing your save files from the first game are some of the things that do give Mass Effect 2 the edge over its predecessor.

1. Dragon Age: Origins:
 
 

 
 

While it doesn’t have the best visuals, Dragon Age: Origins puts many RPGs to shame. The complexity of the moral choices you make in this game is just one of the reasons why Origins is one of the best RPGs ever made. In many times while playing Dragon’s Age: Origin, I found myself putting the controller down for over five minutes (sometimes more) just wondering which moral choice I want to select in order to progress in the game. Add to this a great battle system, superb cast of characters, mind blowing customization options and a very long main quest and you will see why Bioware is the king of the genre.
 

Which game is your favorite RPG of this generation? Vote and tell us why in the comment section.
 
 

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* Hardware:
 

- PlayStation 2 333.2K
- PlayStation 3 1.36M
- PSP 654.7K
- Xbox 360 1.31M
- Wii 3.81M
- Nintendo DS 3.31M
 

* Software:
 

1. NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Nov-09 2.82M
2. WII FIT PLUS* WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Oct-09 2.41M
3. WII SPORTS RESORT W/ WII MOTION PLUS* WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Jul-09 1.79M
4. CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2* 360 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Nov-09 1.63M
5. CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2* PS3 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Nov-09 1.12M
6. WII PLAY W/ REMOTE WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Feb-07 1.01M
7. MARIO KART W/ WHEEL WII NINTENDO OF AMERICA Apr-08 936.1K
8. ASSASSIN’S CREED II 360 UBISOFT Nov-09 783.1K
9. LEFT 4 DEAD 2 360 ELECTRONIC ARTS Nov-09 728.5K
10. MARIO & LUIGI: BOWSER’S INSIDE STORY NDS NINTENDO OF AMERICA Sep-09 656.7K
 
 

30. SD Gundam G Generation Wars:
 

Release Date: 8/6/09.
2009 Sales: 306,985.
Life-to-date: 306,985.
 

29. Gyakuten Kenji:
 

Release Date: 5/28/09.
2009 Sales: 313,891.
Life-to-date: 313,891.
 

28. Wagamama Fashion Girls Mode:
 

Release Date: 10/23/08.
2009 Sales: 314,832.
Life-to-date: 861.393.
 

27. Gundam VS. Gundam NEXT PLUS:
 

Release Date: 12/3/09.
2009 Sales: 323,531.
Life-to-date: 323,531.
 

26. Pokémon Platinum:
 

Release Date: 8/13/08.
2009 Sales: 325,911.
Life-to-date: 2,536,712.
 

25. Tales of The World: Radiant Mythology 2:
 

Release Date: 1/29/09.
2009 Sales: 339,523.
Life-to-date: 339.523.
 

24. Tales of Vesperia (PS3):
 

Release Date: 9/17/09.
2009 Sales: 352,961.
Life-to-date: 352,961.
 

23. Rhythm Heaven Gold:
 

Release Date: 7/31/08.
2009 Sales: 361,292.
Life-to-date: 1,763,270.
 

22. World Soccer: Winning Eleven 2010:
 

Release Date: 11/5/09.
2009 Sales: 370,831.
Life-to-date: 370,831.
 

21. Taiko no Tatsujin Wii:
 

Release Date: 12/11/08.
2009 Sales: 375,895.
Life-to-date: 625,391.
 

20. Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon:
 

Release Date: 4/18/09.
2009 Sales: 383,226.
Life-to-date: 383,226.
 

19. Shin Sangoku Musou MULTI RAID:
 

Release Date: 2/26/09.
2009 Sales: 397,080.
Life-to-date: 397,080.
 

18. Mario Kart Wii:
 

Release Date: 4/10/04.
2009 Sales: 404,751.
Life-to-date: 2,447,964.
 

17. Fantasy Star Portable 2:
 

Release Date: 12/3/09.
2009 Sales: 415,522.
Life-to-date: 415,522.
 

16. Layton Kyoujyu to Majin no Fue:
 

Release Date: 11/26/09.
2009 Sales: 481,311.
Life-to-date: 481,311.
 

15. Wii Fit:
 

Release Date: 12/1/07.
2009 Sales: 499,251.
Life-to-date: 3,470,235.
 

14. Ryu ga Gotoku 3:
 

Release Date: 2/26/09.
2009 Sales: 525,826.
Life-to-date: 525,826.
 

13. Biohazard 5 (Resident Evil 5):
 

Release Date: 3/5/09.
2009 Sales: 552,553.
Life-to-date: 552,553.
 

12. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days:
 

Release Date: 5/30/09.
2009 Sales: 571,981.
Life-to-date: 571,981.
 

11. Mario and Luigi RPG 3:
 

Release Date: 2/11/09.
2009 Sales: 708,311.
Life-to-date: 708,311.
 

10. Inazuma Eleven 2:
 

Release Date: 10/1/09.
2009 Sales: 851,175.
Life-to-date: 851,175.
 

9. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best):
 

Release Date: 10/30/08.
2009 Sales: 878,880.
Life-to-date: 1,080,715.
 

8. Monster Hunter 3 (tri):
 

Release Date: 8/1/09.
2009 Sales: 949,095.
Life-to-date: 949,095.
 

7. Wii Fit Plus:
 

Release Date: 10/1/09.
2009 Sales: 1,205,424.
Life-to-date: 1,205,424.
 

6. Final Fantasy XIII:
 

Release Date: 12/17/09.
2009 Sales: 1,455,505.
Life-to-date: 1,455,505.
 

5. Wii Sports Resort:
 

Release Date: 6/25/09.
2009 Sales: 1,499,058.
Life-to-date: 1,499,058.
 

4. New Super Mario Bros. Wii:
 

Release Date: 12/03/09.
2009 Sales: 1,897,089.
Life-to-date: 1,897,089.
 

3. Tomodachi Collection:
 

Release Date: 6/18/09.
2009 Sales: 2,059,236.
Life-to-date: 2,059,236.
 

2. Pokémon Heart Gold/Soul Silver:
 

Release Date: 9/12/09.
2009 Sales: 3,301,873.
Life-to-date: 3,301,873.
 

1. Dragon Quest IX:
 

Release Date: 7/11/09.
2009 Sales: 4,089,136.
Life-to-date: 4,089,136.
 

Source.
 

“Congrats to @geoffkeighley & team on an amazing VGAs,well deserving winners across the board.Proud night for our industry & damn omg #reach!”
 

Here’s the list of the winners of VGAs 2009. Congratulations for all the winners:
 

Best Voice Actor – Jack Black for Brutal Legend
Best Action Adventure Game – Assassins Creed 2
Studio of the Year – Rocksteady Studios
Best Team Sports Game – NHL 10 from EA Sports
Best Performance by a Human Male – Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in X-Men Origins
Best Cast – X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Best Independent Game – Flower
Best Individual Sports Game – UFC 2009 Undisputed
Best Role Playing Game – Dragon Age: Origins
Best PC Game – Dragon Age: Origins
Best Performance By a Human Female – Megan Fox in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Best Downloadable Game – Shadow Complex
Best Downloadable Content – The Ballad of Gay Tony
Best Wii Game – New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Most Anticipated Title 2010 – God Of War 3
Best Shooter – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Best Multiplayer – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Best Fighting Game – Street Fighter IV
Best Handheld Game – Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Best Driving Game – Forza Motorsport 3
Best Soundtrack – DJ Hero
Best Xbox 360 Game – Left 4 Dead 2
Best Original Score – Halo 3: ODST
Best Game based on TV Show – South Park Lets Go Tower Defense Play!
Best Music Game – The Beatles Rock Band
Best PlayStation 3 Game – Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Best Graphics – Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Game of the Year – Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
 

The first game to be teased was a new Spec Ops game from 2K games, and tomorrow we are going to see another world premiere for unannounced game.
 
 

Host Geoff Keighley from gametrailers.com tweeted today “First thing tomorrow we’ll hit you with another VGA world premiere – another unannounced game”
 

So, don’t forget to check gametrailers tomorrow if you don’t want to miss it. Could it be Dead Space 2? Maybe.