Going to be a hell of a few months wait

[Fletcher]

Over the last few days I've lightly racked my brain about some of the games that are on the way for my love and hate relationship with my Xbox 360. There are some good ones coming that are on top of my mind, and they need to be to keep my head entertained since I completed the Orange Box last night. Half Life 2, and Eps 1 & 2 and Portal. Brilliant games with a hilarious Team Fortress on top.

Now back on topic. What games are going to drive me, and my bank account over the edge? I downloaded two new trailers this morning while eating my Corn Flakes.

Halo ODST gameplay trailer - This showed me what was inside the game, and a hint of the storyline. I think it looks like a more polished and varied Halo 3 engine, not very ambitious, but varied enough to keep my attention on it. It looks great and it will be great to step out of the power armor and into an ODST drop pod. Also, I think the Firefight mode is a GoW 2 Horde mode (drools).

Halo: Reach - We all knew the end, now lets live it. The teaser trailer was released this week I think, not much insight into what the game type is going to be, or who you are. But I assume its going to be a FPS with you in a squad based Spartan battles. I'm guessing Brothers in Arms with a Halo twist. But until I research, I'm only guessing.

Modern Warfare 2 - Do I seriously need to state reasons as to why I shouldn't buy a copy of an already epic game? The trailers shows what appears to be a gripping and action packed storyline and the multiplayer, even if they left it alone would be awesome, but Infinity isn't like that. New stuff is on the way, and I intend to be there on release day.

Left 4 Dead 2 - Not much details, but one word makes it sold. Chainsaws. You heard me. Its not confirmed, but melee weapons are going to be more involved. Like bats and the iconic chainsaw. Its coming people, and the AI Director wants your ass as a Tank's helmet once more.

Final Fantasy XIII - I love the Final Fantasy genre, no question but I've hated the latest releases (X-2 XII) The looks of the current trailers show epic graphics and I pray a good story. I can't wait to see more.



Thats all I can remember for now. If I chose two games to buy out of those. It wold be these
Modern Warfare 2
Left 4 Dead 2

I want to love Halo ODST, but until I see new epic'ness, its not going to be my 'save or die' list.

How about you guys?

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