January 2010′s Game Releases!

You probably would have noticed that there was no monthly game releases article in December, and the reason for that was because, well, we were preparing to go on holiday, gearing up to do eGamer’s Awards and there weren’t really any games coming out that month, except well, The Saboteur. Well, we’ve just entered 2010 (happy new years everyone!) and that means the monthly game releases article makes a return! Right then, check out January 2010′s game releases below, it’s going to be one hell of a month. Even though the month lacks quantity in gaming, the games to be released this month will make for an awesome start for 2010.

Note: The games listed here are not all games being released in January, but rather the more noticeable ones.
Note: eGamer’s MA (most anticipated) title for the month is the last game in the article.
[Credit to eurogamer for the screenshots]
[Credit to IGN for the screenshots]

Name: Darksiders: Wrath of War
Platforms: PS3, Xbox360
Genre: Action Adventure
Worldwide Release Date: 5-8 January 2010
Local (SA) Release Date: 5-8 January 2010 (expected)
Prices (approximately)
PS3 – R620-699
360 – R620-699
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Name: Army of Two: The 40th Day
Platforms: PS3, Xbox360, PSP
Genre: Third Person Shooter
Worldwide Release Date: 12-15 January 2010
Local (SA) Release Date: 12-15 January 2010 (expected)
Prices (approximately)
PS3 – R550-599
360 – R550-599
PSP - R350-399
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Name: Dark Void
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox360
Genre: Third Person Shooter
Worldwide Release Date: 19 January 2010
Local (SA) Release Date: 19-22 January 2010 (expected)
Prices (approximately)
PC – R450-499
PS3 – R750-799
360 – R750-799
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Name: MAG (Massive Action Game)
Platforms: PS3 Exclusive
Genre: First Person Shooter (256 players online)
Worldwide Release Date: 26 January 2010
Local (SA) Release Date: TBC (might be releasing in February)
Prices (approximately)
PS3 – R605-699
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Name: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Platforms: PS2, PSP, Wii (Already been released on the Nintendo Wii) 
Genre: Survival Horror
Worldwide Release Date: 12 January 2010
Local (SA) Release Date: TBC (looking at an early February release)
Prices (approximately)
PSP - R250-299
PS2 - R250-299
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eGamer’s MA titles for January 2010

This month, for the first time, eGamer has named two “MA” titles for the month of January. First up is Mass Effect 2, with the second title being Bayonetta.  We’ve covered exactly why we’re looking forward to both of these games in the eGamer’s Awards 2009: 10 Most Anticipated Titles of 2010 article.

Name: Mass Effect 2
Platforms: PC, Xbox360
Genre: Action RPG
Worldwide Release Date: 26-29 January 2010
Local (SA) Release Date: 26-29 January 2010 (expected)
Prices (approximately)
PC – R309-350
360 – R539-599

Name: Bayonetta
Platforms: PS3, Xbox360
Genre: Action Adventure
Worldwide Release Date: 5 January 2010
Local (SA) Release Date: 5-15 January 2010 (expected)
Prices (approximately)
PS3 – R629-699
360 – R629-699

And that wraps up January 2010′s game releases! There are some potentially amazing games here and overall it’s a really great start to the year. Check back later in the month for full reviews and on the 1st of February 2010 for the next monthly game releases article. I know we were a day late here, and I apologise, but it’s holiday! :D