Trine
Frozenbyte
PC, PlayStation 3
Q2 2009

Frozenbyte's attractive fantasy platformer is a bit of a throwback. Players choose from three archetypal classes--the Wizard, Thief, and Warrior--each specializing in agility, puzzle solving, and strength, respectively. Physics will also factor into the gameplay in ways that become obvious upon viewing the trailer below.

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Mytheon
Petroglyph
PC
Fall 2009

This free-to-play PC strategy game from Petroglyph--developers of Star Wars: Empire at War--will be entirely supported by micro-transactions. The game is said to include the "best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with a heavy emphasis on collectability and combat."

Jumpgate Evolution
NetDevil
PC
Spring 2009

The sequel to NetDevil's PC space-action MMO Jumpgate Evolution will make its way to stores this spring. The game is set to bring new graphics, AI tweaks, a redesigned user interface and other improvements to the base gameplay of the original 2001 title.

Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Starbreeze
PC, Xbox 360
Spring 2009

Starbreeze's update/enhancement of the original Riddick will also include a significant amount of new content--some ten hours of new missions, according to the developer. A new multiplayer mode will also come packed in with the impressive package.

The Ship 2 (Hollywood Murder Party?)
Outerlight
PC

Outerlight's follow-up to The Ship: Murder Party is on its way, and will likely make an appearance in 2009. While we don't have any hard details on the project, this one is rumored to be titled Hollywood Murder Party--which sounds right up Outerlight's alley.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Infinity Ward
Unannounced Platforms
Fall 2009

We don't have definite details on this one, but Infinity Ward is scheduled to release its Call of Duty 4 follow-up this year, and it's a good bet it'll show up on the PC when it does.

Duke Nukem Forever
3D Realms
PC, ?

What else is left to say of 3D Realms' consistently unreleased title? We have to assume we'll see a finished product by the end of this year. Then again, that's what we said last year. Oh brother.

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