With today’s Microsoft X10 Event, the gaming community received word on some of the most anticipated games of the upcoming months. Information on highly awaited sequels such as Halo: Reach and Dead Rising 2 were revealed, along with newcomers such as Alan Wake, and even a glimpse at the upcoming Left 4 Dead 2: The Parish DLC. Hit the link below for more information.

Release Dates

March 9th – Final Fantasy XIII and its Limited Edition Bundle

The 13th entry in a long-lasting series dating back to the late 80’s, a new protagonist and other enhancements are sure to make for one of the most successful RPG’s in 2010.

The Limited Edition contains: an Xbox 360 with Limited Edition Faceplates, a 250 GB Hard Drive, two wireless controllers, exclusive downloadable avatar unlocks, and Final Fantasy XIII.

April 13th – Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction

Co-op missions over Xbox LIVE, unique gameplay enhancements, and a suspenseful campaign and storyline have won Splinter Cell: Conviction the rights to be called one of the most anticipated games of the year.

May 3rd – Alan Wake

Following author Alan Wake in a town with more mysteries than answers, players will need to endure psychological horrors through a unique episodic campaign. Battling mind and darkness, players might want to reward themselves by pre-ordering either the Bright Falls Bonus Pack or the Limited Edition, both of which contain exclusive avatar unlocks, a “making of” video, and other goodies.

May 18th – Lost Planet 2

Set 10 years after the events of the first one, players will be able to fight through the hazardous world that is E.D.N. III with their own customizable characters. Whether playing alone or with up to 3 friends over Xbox LIVE, monstrous bosses, breathtaking environments, and the ever-present cold are sure to provide for some spectacular moments.

Pre-Release Extras

Halo: Reach – May 3rd – Public Multiplayer Beta Access beings for gamers that bought Halo 3: ODST through the ODST Game Disc.

Crackdown 2 – Pre-Ordering a copy of Crackdown 2 grants players a code which unlocks 4 exclusive suits of armor: Gold, Brushed, Red, and Blue Metal.

Dead Rising 2 – August – Downloadable game prologue Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO.

Left 4 Dead 2: The Passing – Early Spring – Bringing the “casts” of Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 together in one exciting adventure, expect to see a brand new co-op campaign, new arenas for Survival, Versus, and Scavenge modes, and the introduction of an all-new cooperative mode.

Noteworthy Appearances

Fable III – Thrusting players into the power struggle that engulfs Albinon, fans of the series have a lot to look forward to. With your canine companion, gamers must choose which alliances to forge and which to break in the battle to become ruler. But once that power is gained, what kind of leader will emerge from the ashes? In an ever-changing world, decisions will directly impact your kingdom and its citizens.