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2010 Video Game Industry Predictions

Happy New Year! Even though that phrase gets repeated a lot, we really mean it here at GameFlavor. That's because we believe that 2010 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting and action-packed years in gaming. Sure we are smack in the middle of console cycle doldrums. However, some of the biggest games from last season were recently pushed into 2010, crowding it with AAA releases. As well, we have the upcoming motion controllers from Sony and Microsoft to look forward to. Finally, we might also begin to hear some juicy rumors about each company's next generation hardware, expected sometime in 2011.

Some of our ideas might sound far-fetched, but some are indeed very plausible. For the moment, all of these are simply predictions and predictions only. Be sure and use the comments section at the bottom to add any of your own predictions (or wishes) for the upcoming year in gaming.

2010 - Our Predictions

Sony PS3:

Splinter Cell Conviction will arrive on PS3

PS3 will narrow the gap to 1.5 Million between PS3 and Xbox 360

God of War and Gran Turismo 5 will be solid AAA Efforts and will tussle for the worthy 'Game of the Year' Title

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Devil May Cry 1, Onimusha and other huge PS2 Titles re-released on Blu Ray [Up scaled] or via PSN..or maybe....

Every PS1 and PS2 Title being re-released at a Budget Price on PSN?

Sony's motion control hardware gets delayed

Sony offers still another hardware revision to the PSP (a budget-priced 4000)

Microsoft Xbox 360:

Halo Reach will bring the shine back to the Franchise and will sell very well

Mass Effect 2 will oddly appear on PS3 without much warning

Project Natal will launch with Gears of War 3 if not a Gears/Natal Spin off and will do fairly well but not stellar due to price issues

Project Gotham Racing 5 will release around Christmas and will sit at the top of the 360's racers taking Forza's crown

Natal will offer a Wand style controller as an optional extra

Nintendo Wii:

Sales will continue to gather momentum with selection of colours and bundled Special Edition Models being released as an incentive

WiiTHD [Wii True HD] will become a reality with a 1080P Capable Wii being penciled in for release Summer 2011

Metal Gear Solid will release on the Wii - Think Manga style look with swift game play

Nintendo will look at releasing new, fresh version of winning titles such as Super Probotector, Super Ghouls and Ghosts and Super Soccer/Tennis

Killer Instinct will be the release title with WiiTHD

Apple - Iplay - Igame - Ivolve [apologies for the terrible names]:

Apple formally announce new games console - 2011 Autumn release

Apple offer streaming only service - think ITunes with games and you get the picture

Apple offer connectivity with all Iphone Models and Ipod Touch [Remote
Play, Iphone as controller]

Apple's games offer a fresh corner to dwell in with some original titles

Apple take position in last place even though sales and interest are promising

Well there we have it people, as you can see, 2010 could shape up to be quite an exciting year in gaming. Let us know your own theories in the comments below.