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CardJoe · 6th Jan 2009, 10:01

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2009/01...-predictions/1

Prominent developers, including Peter Molyneux, have spoken to the BBC recently about where they think the market will go this year.

yakyb · 6th Jan 2009, 10:11

Diablo 3 (maybe) thats all im interested in

Baz · 6th Jan 2009, 10:30

Dawn of War 2
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valour
Empire: Total War

All due out in the next 3 months, all set to be awesome - I'm set for the year!

StephenK · 6th Jan 2009, 10:30

Duke Nukem Forever! j/k

Arkanrais · 6th Jan 2009, 10:42

1up.com has diablo 3 listed for a September/October release last I checked, but buggered if I pay attention to any release dates other than official ones from blizzard. Diablo is the one game I would sink $1500 - $2000 (NZ$ that is) into a new PC to play it on (diablo 2 being the first PC game I sunk decent money on when it first came out [$120]).

reflux · 6th Jan 2009, 10:48

Early 2009 looks pretty good to me - DoW2, SC2, Mirror's Edge, FEAR 2....

bowman · 6th Jan 2009, 10:52

Molyneux is riding the console cock.

Diablo 3 is probably not coming out this year, as it is scheduled after Starcraft 2. But SC2 should be coming out this year. And that's enough to keep me occupied..

HellRazor · 6th Jan 2009, 10:54

If it makes it out this year, Half-Life 2: EP3. All I'm looking forward to, or have been looking forward to since I finished EP2!

liratheal · 6th Jan 2009, 11:04

Killzone 2?

Other than that, probably DoW2 (When is that slated for release anyway?)

And that 40k brawler thing that THQ Australia are doing. That looks fun.

Don't really give a **** about SC2 or Diablo 3.

Darkedge · 6th Jan 2009, 11:30

"Garriott's own MMO, Tabula Rasa, proved a bit of a flop this last year and has since closed down completely. "
Nope it hasn't, still running and still fun. Right now it's free to play - which is a bargain.

My list:
For MMOS interested in APB, the Agency and Aion this year
Single players - Killzone 2, Bioshock 2, Alan Wake, Deus EX 3, Ghostbusters, Mafia 2, to start with.
Lots coming out.

Paradigm Shifter · 6th Jan 2009, 11:31

Peter Molyneux really can't stand not seeing himself in the press, can he? If he's not talking up how wonderful his next game is, but he can't really talk about it a lot as it's all very hush-hush right now he's very sorry... it seems he's rubbishing other devs.

Every game he's made where I've actually listened to the hype he's spouted about it has disappointed me greatly. Black & White 1 & 2, Fable... they wow me for about a day, then monotony sets in... Dungeon Keeper, Theme Park, Populous and so on... they were great! But his recent efforts have been... not able to live up to his past successes.

There are rafts of games I want coming out in the not too distant future. I doubt I'll get all of them... Diablo 3, Starcraft 2, Dawn of War 2, FEAR 2... I do notice they're all sequels, but companies are wary of trying new stuff at the minute.

SBS · 6th Jan 2009, 11:43

Isn't that there MAG due out sometime this year? Almost cried when they said it was PS3 exclusive, so well suited to the PC.

V3ctor · 6th Jan 2009, 12:13

SC2 is coming in 3 "expansions" as Blizzard decided to milk the franchise... each "expansion" focus on one race of the game... so... I'll pass... I would like to have GRID 2 and a good Valve title...

icutebluezone · 6th Jan 2009, 13:28

I would like to See what fear 2 is going to be like. Loved the 1st fear and expansion pack.

Nedsbeds · 6th Jan 2009, 13:54

Is it too early to see Deus ex 3 out for next christmas do you think?

Lepermessiah · 6th Jan 2009, 14:46

man, molyneux is such an irritating idiot. Diablo III, Alan Wake, HL2 Ep3, Starcraft II, Fear II, MAFIA II (Mafia I was awesome on PC), etc....he has no big game coming out so he says 09 will be a down year. A game does not have to be a hyped AAA title to be great, he is a console whore.

Lepermessiah · 6th Jan 2009, 14:57

What about Dragon Age? Surely better then any recent RPG Molyneux has come out with, Fable is pretty average. Man, he needs to shut up, I am sure devs with games coming out in 09 liked hearing his arrogant comments.

Bungle · 6th Jan 2009, 15:20

Certainly looking forward to the first part of the Starcraft 2 Trilogy. Been too long since we seen Jim Raynor an Co.

Alan Wake and Prototype if they are released this year will certainly be worthy of attention.

Halflife Black mesa (hopefully)

The past few years have been great for gaming all round. No reason to believe the trend will change for this year.

freedom810 · 6th Jan 2009, 15:32

2009 dosent look as good as some years, e.g. 2007 (amazing year), however killzone 2 really makes the year for me, cannot wait. It looks like its going to be epic!

Veles · 6th Jan 2009, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Article

Garriott did say he wasn't done with game design yet though and that he'll soon be starting work on a new medieval-fantasy MMO game.

Just what we need.

6th Jan 2009, 10:01	#1
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Arkanrais Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wangamadness, New Zealand Posts: 330	1up.com has diablo 3 listed for a September/October release last I checked, but buggered if I pay attention to any release dates other than official ones from blizzard. Diablo is the one game I would sink $1500 - $2000 (NZ$ that is) into a new PC to play it on (diablo 2 being the first PC game I sunk decent money on when it first came out [$120]). __________________ Visit my DeviantArt page or I'll make you squeal like a piggy and throw a spatula at you. FEAR THE SPATULA! What the hell part of a chicken is the nugget?! goddamn McDonalds and their LIES!

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HellRazor Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 108	If it makes it out this year, Half-Life 2: EP3. All I'm looking forward to, or have been looking forward to since I finished EP2! __________________ "If the women don't find you handsome, they should atleast find you handy" - Red Green Show

6th Jan 2009, 10:30	#3
Baz Benchmarketeer bit-tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ruislip Posts: 584	Dawn of War 2 Company of Heroes: Tales of Valour Empire: Total War All due out in the next 3 months, all set to be awesome - I'm set for the year!

6th Jan 2009, 10:48	#6
reflux Modder Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	Early 2009 looks pretty good to me - DoW2, SC2, Mirror's Edge, FEAR 2....

6th Jan 2009, 10:52	#7
bowman Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 249	Molyneux is riding the console cock. Diablo 3 is probably not coming out this year, as it is scheduled after Starcraft 2. But SC2 should be coming out this year. And that's enough to keep me occupied..

6th Jan 2009, 11:04	#9
liratheal Just got a great book on tape Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: High Wycombe, UK Posts: 3,551	Killzone 2? Other than that, probably DoW2 (When is that slated for release anyway?) And that 40k brawler thing that THQ Australia are doing. That looks fun. Don't really give a **** about SC2 or Diablo 3. __________________ Gigabyte MA790FX, X4 9950 Black Edition, 8gb Geil Black Dragon, 2x4870 512mb, Antec TruePower Quattro 850w I game, Do you?

6th Jan 2009, 11:30	#10
Darkedge Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 334	"Garriott's own MMO, Tabula Rasa, proved a bit of a flop this last year and has since closed down completely. " Nope it hasn't, still running and still fun. Right now it's free to play - which is a bargain. My list: For MMOS interested in APB, the Agency and Aion this year Single players - Killzone 2, Bioshock 2, Alan Wake, Deus EX 3, Ghostbusters, Mafia 2, to start with. Lots coming out.

6th Jan 2009, 11:31	#11
Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,210	Peter Molyneux really can't stand not seeing himself in the press, can he? If he's not talking up how wonderful his next game is, but he can't really talk about it a lot as it's all very hush-hush right now he's very sorry... it seems he's rubbishing other devs. Every game he's made where I've actually listened to the hype he's spouted about it has disappointed me greatly. Black & White 1 & 2, Fable... they wow me for about a day, then monotony sets in... Dungeon Keeper, Theme Park, Populous and so on... they were great! But his recent efforts have been... not able to live up to his past successes. There are rafts of games I want coming out in the not too distant future. I doubt I'll get all of them... Diablo 3, Starcraft 2, Dawn of War 2, FEAR 2... I do notice they're all sequels, but companies are wary of trying new stuff at the minute.

6th Jan 2009, 11:43	#12
SBS Minimodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 22	Isn't that there MAG due out sometime this year? Almost cried when they said it was PS3 exclusive, so well suited to the PC.

6th Jan 2009, 12:13	#13
V3ctor Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 126	SC2 is coming in 3 "expansions" as Blizzard decided to milk the franchise... each "expansion" focus on one race of the game... so... I'll pass... I would like to have GRID 2 and a good Valve title...

6th Jan 2009, 13:28	#14
icutebluezone The meaning of life is to MOD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rangiora, New Zealand Posts: 1,094	I would like to See what fear 2 is going to be like. Loved the 1st fear and expansion pack. __________________ Hope no one see's me modding this

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6th Jan 2009, 14:46	#16
Lepermessiah Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 566	man, molyneux is such an irritating idiot. Diablo III, Alan Wake, HL2 Ep3, Starcraft II, Fear II, MAFIA II (Mafia I was awesome on PC), etc....he has no big game coming out so he says 09 will be a down year. A game does not have to be a hyped AAA title to be great, he is a console whore.

6th Jan 2009, 14:57	#17
Lepermessiah Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 566	What about Dragon Age? Surely better then any recent RPG Molyneux has come out with, Fable is pretty average. Man, he needs to shut up, I am sure devs with games coming out in 09 liked hearing his arrogant comments.

6th Jan 2009, 15:20	#18
Bungle Rainbow Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 999	Certainly looking forward to the first part of the Starcraft 2 Trilogy. Been too long since we seen Jim Raynor an Co. Alan Wake and Prototype if they are released this year will certainly be worthy of attention. Halflife Black mesa (hopefully) The past few years have been great for gaming all round. No reason to believe the trend will change for this year. __________________ The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. " Tom Clancy

6th Jan 2009, 15:32	#19
freedom810 Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK, Worcestershire, Worcester Posts: 564	2009 dosent look as good as some years, e.g. 2007 (amazing year), however killzone 2 really makes the year for me, cannot wait. It looks like its going to be epic! __________________ Save My Mini city! Save my Industry!