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2009 in video games

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2009 saw many new installments in established video game franchises, such as Assassin's Creed II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Wii Sports Resort, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Resident Evil 5, Left 4 Dead 2, Forza Motorsport 3, The Beatles: Rock Band, The Sims 3, Madden NFL 10, NBA 2K10, and FIFA 10. New intellectual properties include Batman: Arkham Asylum, Bayonetta, Borderlands, Demon's Souls, Dragon Age: Origins, Infamous, Just Dance, Minecraft, Plants vs. Zombies, and Prototype.

Legend

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Video game platforms
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OSXmacOSPS2PlayStation 2PS3PlayStation 3
PSNPlayStation NetworkPSPPlayStation PortablePSVPlayStation Vita
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versions Windows 95 and up
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Console releases

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PlayStation 3 Slim

The following is a list of game consoles released in 2009.

Day Console Ref.
September 1 PlayStation 3 Slim (NA) [citation needed]
October 1 PSP Go (NA) [citation needed]
November 21 DSi XL (NA) [1]

Best-selling games

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The following are the top ten best-selling games of 2009 in terms of worldwide retail sales.

Rank Title Sales Publisher Platform(s) Ref.
1 Wii Sports 20,180,000 Nintendo Wii [a]
2 Wii Sports Resort 13,580,000 Nintendo Wii [3]
3 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 11,860,000 Activision Blizzard PS3, X360, WIN [4]
4 New Super Mario Bros. Wii 10,550,000 Nintendo Wii [3]
5 Wii Fit Plus 10,160,000
6 Wii Fit 8,590,000 Nintendo Wii [b]
7 Mario Kart Wii 7,550,000 Nintendo Wii [c]
8 Assassin's Creed II 6,000,000 Ubisoft PS3, X360 [5]
9 Wii Play 5,800,000 Nintendo Wii [d]
10 Resident Evil 5 5,200,000 Capcom PS3, X360 [6]

Critically acclaimed titles

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Metacritic (MC) and GameRankings (GR) are aggregators of video game journalism reviews.

2009 games and expansions scoring at least 88/100 (MC) or 87.5% (GR)[7][8]
Game Publisher Release Date Platform MC score GR score
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Sony Computer Entertainment October 13, 2009 PS3 96/100 96.43%
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition Bethesda Softworks October 13, 2009 PS3 N/A 95.4%
LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition Sony Computer Entertainment September 8, 2009 PS3 N/A 94.57%
Street Fighter IV Capcom February 12, 2009 PS3 94/100 93.64%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activision November 10, 2009 X360 94/100 93.57%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activision November 10, 2009 PS3 94/100 93.42%
Street Fighter IV Capcom February 12, 2009 X360 93/100 93.23%
Braid Number None November 12, 2009 PS3 93/100 93.11%
Minecraft Mojang May 17, 2009 WIN 93/100 92.79%
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Rockstar Games March 17, 2009 DS 93/100 92.71%
Metroid Prime: Trilogy Nintendo August 24, 2009 Wii 91/100 92.35%
Batman: Arkham Asylum Eidos Interactive August 25, 2009 X360 92/100 92.34%
Forza Motorsport 3 Microsoft Game Studios October 27, 2009 X360 92/100 92.26%
Batman: Arkham Asylum Eidos Interactive August 25, 2009 PS3 91/100 92.07%
Batman: Arkham Asylum Eidos Interactive September 15, 2009 WIN 91/100 91.79%
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Rockstar Games October 29, 2009 X360 N/A 91.41%
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Nintendo February 11, 2009 DS 90/100 91.01%
God of War Collection Sony Computer Entertainment November 17, 2009 PS3 91/100 90.78%
Assassin's Creed II Ubisoft November 17, 2009 PS3 91/100 90.71%
Dragon Age: Origins Electronic Arts November 3, 2009 WIN 91/100 90.63%
Killzone 2 Sony Computer Entertainment February 26, 2009 PS3 91/100 90.56%
FIFA Soccer 10 EA Sports October 20, 2009 PS3 91/100 90.26%
Street Fighter IV Capcom July 2, 2009 WIN 91/100 90.21%
Peggle PopCap Games November 19, 2009 PS3 91/100 89.3%
Wipeout HD Fury Sony Computer Entertainment July 23, 2009 PS3 89/100 90.8%
Persona 3 Portable Atlus November 1, 2009 PSP 89/100[9] 90.77%[10]
Braid Number None April 10, 2009 WIN 90/100 90.5%
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Rockstar Games October 20, 2009 PSP 90/100 90.39%
Colin McRae: Dirt 2 Codemasters December 4, 2009 WIN 89/100 90.29%
Assassin's Creed II Ubisoft November 17, 2009 X360 90/100 90.01%
Bayonetta Sega October 29, 2009 X360 90/100[9] 89.89%[10]
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned Rockstar Games February 17, 2009 X360 90/100 89.73%
MLB 09: The Show Sony Computer Entertainment March 3, 2009 PS3 90/100 89.6%
FIFA Soccer 10 EA Sports October 20, 2009 X360 90/100 88.98%
Empire: Total War Sega March 3, 2009 WIN 90/100 88.87%
The Beatles: Rock Band MTV Games September 9, 2009 Wii 89/100 90%
The Beatles: Rock Band MTV Games September 9, 2009 X360 89/100 89.83%
Demon's Souls Sony Computer Entertainment February 5, 2009 PS3 89/100 89.72%
The Beatles: Rock Band MTV Games September 9, 2009 PS3 88/100 89.66%
Guitar Hero 5 Activision September 1, 2009 Wii 89/100 89.58%
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony Rockstar Games October 29, 2009 X360 89/100 89.43%
Peggle PopCap Games November 19, 2009 X360 89/100 89.33%
Shadow Complex Microsoft Game Studios August 19, 2009 X360 88/100 89.23%
NHL 10 EA Sports September 15, 2009 X360 88/100 89.14%
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 EA Sports June 8, 2009 Wii 88/100 89.11%
Left 4 Dead 2 Valve November 17, 2009 X360 89/100 89.05%
Left 4 Dead 2 Valve November 16, 2009 WIN 89/100 88.26%
EVE Online: Special Edition Atari March 10, 2009 WIN 88/100 88.33%
Plants vs. Zombies PopCap Games May 5, 2009 WIN 87/100 88.32%
Football Manager 2010 Sega October 30, 2009 WIN 87/100 88.2%
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Nintendo November 11, 2009 Wii 87/100 88.18%
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box Electronic Arts February 5, 2009 WIN 87/100 88.09%
Fight Night Round 4 EA Sports June 23, 2009 PS3 88/100 88%
NHL 10 EA Sports September 15, 2009 PS3 88/100 87.98%
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition LucasArts July 15, 2009 X360 88/100 87.73%
Pokémon SoulSilver Version Nintendo September 12, 2009 DS 87/100[9] 88%[10]
Dragon Quest IX Square Enix July 11, 2009 DS 87/100[9] 87.98%[10]
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Sony Computer Entertainment October 27, 2009 PS3 87/100 87.88%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activision November 10, 2009 WIN 86/100 87.84%
Pokémon HeartGold Version Nintendo September 12, 2009 DS 87/100[9] 87.81%[10]
LittleBigPlanet Sony Computer Entertainment November 17, 2009 PSP 87/100 87.7%
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor Nintendo October 29, 2009 Wii 87/100 85.86
PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Q-Games October 1, 2009 PSP 86/100 87.64%


Major awards

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Category/Organization 27th Golden Joystick Awards
October 30, 2009
VGA
December 12, 2009
13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards
February 18, 2010
10th Game Developers Choice Awards
March 11, 2010
6th British Academy Games Awards
March 19, 2010
Game of the Year Fallout 3 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Batman: Arkham Asylum
Independent / Debut[i] Flower Torchlight
Downloadable Shadow Complex Flower
Mobile/Handheld Mobile Metal Gear Solid Touch Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Scribblenauts LittleBigPlanet (PSP)
Handheld Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Innovation Scribblenauts
Artistic Achievement
or Graphics[i]
Animation Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Flower
Art Direction Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Audio[i] Music Halo 3: ODST Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Sound Design Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Soundtrack Guitar Hero World Tour DJ Hero Brütal Legend
Character or Performance[i] Actor Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Eddie Riggs
Brütal Legend
Mark Hamill as The Joker
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Actress Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Game Direction or Design Game Design Batman: Arkham Asylum Batman: Arkham Asylum
Game Direction Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Narrative Adapted Batman: Arkham Asylum Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Original Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Technical Achievement[i] Gameplay Engineering Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Visual Engineering Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Multiplayer/Online[i] Multiplayer Call of Duty: World at War Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Left 4 Dead 2
Online Left 4 Dead FIFA 10
Action/Adventure Action/Shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Adventure Assassin's Creed II Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Casual/Family or Rhythm Casual LittleBigPlanet The Beatles: Rock Band Flower Wii Sports Resort
Family The Beatles: Rock Band
Fighting Street Fighter IV
Role-Playing Dragon Age: Origins
Social Networking FarmVille
Sports Individual UFC 2009 Undisputed FIFA 10 FIFA 10
Team NHL 10
Racing Forza Motorsport 3
Strategy/Simulation Brütal Legend Empire: Total War
Special Award Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award Pioneer Award Lifetime Achievement Award Academy Fellowship
Mark Cerny Douglas Lowenstein David Crane John Carmack Shigeru Miyamoto
  1. ^ a b c d e f Certain award presentations combine these categories.

Video game-based film and television releases

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Title Date Director Distributor(s) Franchise Original game publisher Ref.
Aaron Stone February 13, 2009 Bruce Kalish Disney XD [11]
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li February 27, 2009 Andrzej Bartkowiak 20th Century Studios Street Fighter Capcom [12]
WCG Ultimate Gamer March 10, 2009 Syfy [13]
Moral Kombat June 5, 2009 Spencer Halpin [14]
Arceus and the Jewel of Life July 18, 2009 Kunihiko Yuyama Toho Pokémon Game Freak [15]
Gamer September 4, 2009 Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor Lionsgate [16]
Assassin's Creed: Lineage October 27, 2009 Yves Simoneau New Video Group Assassin's Creed Ubisoft [17]
The King of Fighters November 5, 2009 Gordon Chan Micott & Basara The King of Fighters SNK [18]
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva December 19, 2009 Masakazu Hashimoto Toho Professor Layton Level-5 [19]

Events

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Date Event Ref.
January 29–31 Ensemble Studios, the creators of the Age of Empires series, was shut down after about 15 years of service. [20][21]
February 3–5 Crytek, the developers of FarCry and Crysis, buys Free Radical Design, the developers of the TimeSplitters series and renames them to Crytek UK. [22][23][24][25]
February 4–6 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment acquires Snowblind Studios, the developers of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. [26][27]
March 10 5th British Academy Video Games Awards, honoring achievement for video games released in late 2007 and 2008. [citation needed]
March 23–27 Game Developers Conference 2009 was held in San Francisco, California [citation needed]
April 22–24 Square Enix fully acquires Eidos Interactive, the publishers of the Tomb Raider and Hitman series. [28]
June 2–4 E3 2009 in Los Angeles, which showcased many new games as well as new motion controllers for both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. Sony's new iteration of its PlayStation Portable handheld was also revealed, the PSP Go is the first handheld console to forgo the use of any physical media opting instead to use Digital Download-only. [29][30]
July 3–5 ScrewAttack Gaming Convention at the Westin DFW in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, United States [citation needed]
August 13–16 QuakeCon 2009 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, United States [31]
August 17–21 In Sweden, Joakim Bennet announces that the video game magazine "Super Play" will be discontinued in the near future. [32][33]
August 17–19 Games Developers Conference Europe 2009 held at Cologne Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany [34]
August 19–23 Gamescom 2009 held at Cologne Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany where Sony unveiled the new version of its PlayStation 3 consoles the 120GB PS3 Slim which rebranded the PlayStation 3 using a new logo as well as a new exterior design. [34]
August 21–22 BlizzCon 2009 was held at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, United States whose tickets were sold out online within minutes of them being released. [35][36]
August 27–31 Batman: Arkham Asylum attains a Guinness World Record for 'Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever'. [37]
September 1–3 Launch of the new 120GB Sony PS3 Slim with a cheaper price which has been positively received by critics and gamers alike garnering positive reviews and high sales worldwide. [citation needed]
September 4–7 PAX 2009 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, Washington, United States. [citation needed]
September 9–13 Apple launched the iPod Touch 3G. [citation needed]
September 17–20 GCA Games Convention Asia 2009 is to be held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Singapore. [citation needed]
September 24–27 Tokyo Game Show 2009 is to be held at the Makuhari Messe, in Chiba, Japan. One of the biggest video game conventions alongside E3 and Gamescom. [citation needed]
October 1–4 Launch of the new Sony PSP Go which was met with mixed reviews due to its high pricing in comparison to its predecessor the PSP-3000. [citation needed]
October 23–25 Infinite Bits 2009 at the Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel and Convention Center in Miami, Florida, United States. [citation needed]
October 30 – November 1 International Digital Entertainment Festival 2009 (iDEF) held at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton in Melbourne, Australia. [38]
November 14–16 GameOn! London at Earls Court. Exhibitors include Capcom, Electronic Arts, Nintendo and Sony Computer Entertainment. [39]
December 12 The 2009 Spike Video Game Awards are held. [40]
Unknown Esports organization, Team SoloMid is launched [citation needed]

Notable deaths

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Games released in 2009

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Release date Title Platform Genre Ref.
January 5 Sandy Beach WiiWare [citation needed]
January 6 Bigfoot: Collision Course DS [citation needed]
January 6 Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero DS [citation needed]
January 6 Saints Row 2 WIN [citation needed]
January 8 Cuboid PSN [citation needed]
January 12 Neighborhood Games Wii [citation needed]
January 12 Planet Pachinko WiiWare [citation needed]
January 13 Deal or No Deal Wii [citation needed]
January 13 Mirror's Edge WIN [citation needed]
January 13 Moon DS [citation needed]
January 13 The Lord of the Rings: Conquest PS3, WIN, X360, DS [citation needed]
January 19 High Voltage Hot Rod Show WiiWare [citation needed]
January 20 Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica PS2 [citation needed]
January 20 Imagine Fashion Party Wii [citation needed]
January 20 Star Ocean: Second Evolution PSP [citation needed]
January 21 Big Bang Mini DS [citation needed]
January 21 SimAnimals DS, Wii [citation needed]
January 21 Skate 2 PS3, X360 [citation needed]
January 21 The Maw XBLA [citation needed]
January 26 MLB Front Office Manager PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
January 27 Afro Samurai PS3, X360 [citation needed]
January 27 Coraline PS2, DS, Wii [citation needed]
January 27 DJ Max Fever PSP [citation needed]
January 28 Rygar: The Battle of Argus Wii [citation needed]
January 29 Savage Moon PS3 [citation needed]
January 30 Jets'n'Guns LIN [citation needed]
February 3 Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box WIN [citation needed]
February 3 Demon's Souls PS3 [citation needed]
February 3 My World, My Way DS [citation needed]
February 3 Phineas and Ferb DS [citation needed]
February 3 Tenchu: Shadow Assassins Wii [citation needed]
February 3 Ultimate Shooting Collection Wii [citation needed]
February 6 Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box PS3, X360 [citation needed]
February 9 Deadly Creatures Wii [citation needed]
February 9 LIT WiiWare [citation needed]
February 10 F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
February 10 LocoRoco 2 PSP [citation needed]
February 10 NASCAR Kart Racing Wii [citation needed]
February 10 OneChanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad X360 [citation needed]
February 10 OneChanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers Wii [citation needed]
February 10 Retro Game Challenge DS [citation needed]
February 10 Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection PS3, X360 [citation needed]
February 10 The House of the Dead: Overkill Wii [citation needed]
February 10 X-Blades PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
February 11 3 on 3 NHL Arcade PS3, X360 [citation needed]
February 12 Flower PS3 [citation needed]
February 13 Perimeter 2: New Earth WIN [citation needed]
February 16 Evasive Space WiiWare [citation needed]
February 16 Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon DS [citation needed]
February 17 Brave: Shaman's Challenge DS [citation needed]
February 17 Disney Sing It! – High School Musical 3: Senior Year PS3, PS2, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
February 17 Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride DS [citation needed]
February 17 Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned X360 [citation needed]
February 17 Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero? PSP [citation needed]
February 17 Race Pro X360 [citation needed]
February 17 Street Fighter IV PS3, X360 [citation needed]
February 18 Death Tank XBLA [citation needed]
February 19 Blue Dragon Plus DS [citation needed]
February 19 Noby Noby Boy PS3 [citation needed]
February 19 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II WIN [citation needed]
February 24 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand PS3, X360 [citation needed]
February 24 Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop Wii [citation needed]
February 24 Puzzle Quest: Galactrix DS, WIN [citation needed]
February 24 Shellshock 2: Blood Trails PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
February 24 Star Ocean: The Last Hope X360 [citation needed]
February 24 Stoked X360 [citation needed]
February 24 Tom Clancy's EndWar WIN [citation needed]
February 26 Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard PS3, X360 [citation needed]
February 26 Halo Wars X360 [citation needed]
February 27 Killzone 2 PS3 [citation needed]
February 27 NecroVisioN WIN [citation needed]
February 27 Peggle: Dual Shot DS [citation needed]
February 27 Rogue Trooper Wii [citation needed]
March 3 Brain Challenge Deluxe PSN [citation needed]
March 3 Empire: Total War WIN [citation needed]
March 3 King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match PS2 [citation needed]
March 3 Major League Baseball 2K9 X360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii [citation needed]
March 3 MLB 09: The Show PS3, PS2, PSP [citation needed]
March 3 Phantasy Star Portable PSP [citation needed]
March 3 Sonic and the Black Knight Wii [citation needed]
March 3 SpongeBob vs. The Big One: Beach Party Cook-Off DS [citation needed]
March 4 Watchmen: The End Is Nigh PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
March 5 Flight Control iOS [citation needed]
March 6 Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. PS3, X360, iOS [citation needed]
March 9 Gradius ReBirth WiiWare [citation needed]
March 9 The Maw WIN [citation needed]
March 9 Tomb Raider: Underworld PS2 [citation needed]
March 10 Avalon Code DS [citation needed]
March 10 Boing! Docomodake DS DS [citation needed]
March 10 Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game WIN, DS, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
March 10 MadWorld Wii [citation needed]
March 10 Mana Khemia: Student Alliance PSP [citation needed]
March 10 Men of War WIN [citation needed]
March 10 MySims Party DS, Wii [citation needed]
March 10 Ski-Doo: Snowmobile Challenge PS3 [citation needed]
March 10 World in Conflict: Soviet Assault WIN [citation needed]
March 11 Crystal Defenders XBLA [citation needed]
March 11 Let's Golf iOS [citation needed]
March 11 Peggle XBLA [citation needed]
March 12 Astro Tripper PSN [citation needed]
March 12 Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising WIN [citation needed]
March 13 Codename Panzers: Cold War WIN [citation needed]
March 13 Resident Evil 5 PS3, X360 [citation needed]
March 16 Bit.Trip Beat WiiWare [citation needed]
March 16 Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume DS [citation needed]
March 17 Grand Ages: Rome WIN [citation needed]
March 17 Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars DS [citation needed]
March 17 Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure DS [citation needed]
March 17 Marble Saga: Kororinpa Wii [citation needed]
March 17 Resistance: Retribution PSP [citation needed]
March 17 Rune Factory Frontier Wii [citation needed]
March 17 Suikoden Tierkreis DS [citation needed]
March 17 Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. WIN [citation needed]
March 17 TrackMania DS DS [citation needed]
March 17 Wanted: Weapons of Fate PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
March 18 Metal Gear Solid Touch iOS [citation needed]
March 21 Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut DS, Wii [citation needed]
March 22 Pokémon Platinum (North America) DS [citation needed]
March 23 BattleForge WIN [citation needed]
March 23 Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 PS3, iOS [citation needed]
March 23 Dark Sector WIN [citation needed]
March 23 Touch Mechanic DS [citation needed]
March 24 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time DS, Wii [citation needed]
March 24 Freaky Creatures WIN [citation needed]
March 24 Lux-Pain DS [citation needed]
March 24 Major Minor's Majestic March Wii [citation needed]
March 24 Stormrise PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
March 24 Tenchu: Shadow Assassins PSP [citation needed]
March 24 The Last Remnant WIN [citation needed]
March 24 The Wheelman PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
March 24 Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures WIN [citation needed]
March 24 WWE Legends of WrestleMania PS3, X360 [citation needed]
March 26 Mega Man 2 iOS [citation needed]
March 26 Worms PSN [citation needed]
March 27 Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust WIN, X360 [citation needed]
March 29 Guitar Hero: Metallica PS2, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
March 30 TNA Wrestling iOS [citation needed]
March 31 Galaga Remix iOS [citation needed]
April 1 The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai XBLA [citation needed]
April 2 Dance Dance Revolution Disney Grooves Wii [citation needed]
April 3 Bird & Beans DSiWare [citation needed]
April 4 24: Special Ops iOS [citation needed]
April 7 Elven Legacy WIN [citation needed]
April 7 Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus PSP [citation needed]
April 7 Hammerin' Hero PSP [citation needed]
April 7 Hannah Montana: The Movie DS, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
April 7 Ninja Blade X360 [citation needed]
April 7 The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
April 7 The Godfather Part II: The Game PS3, X360, WIN [citation needed]
April 7 Yamaha Supercross DS [citation needed]
April 8 Dragon Ball: Evolution PSP [citation needed]
April 8 Flock! XBLA [citation needed]
April 8 Puzzle Quest: Galactrix XBLA [citation needed]
April 9 Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor WIN [citation needed]
April 9 Flock! PSN [citation needed]
April 9 Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic PSN [citation needed]
April 10 Braid WIN [citation needed]
April 14 Demigod WIN [citation needed]
April 14 Dokapon Journey DS [citation needed]
April 14 The Dark Spire DS [citation needed]
April 15 OutRun Online Arcade XBLA [citation needed]
April 16 Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child WIN [citation needed]
April 20 Crystal Defenders R1 WiiWare [citation needed]
April 20 Dr. Mario Express DSiWare [citation needed]
April 20 Excitebots: Trick Racing Wii [citation needed]
April 21 Zeno Clash WIN [citation needed]
April 22 Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 PS3, PS2, X360 [citation needed]
April 27 Paper Airplane Chase DSiWare [citation needed]
April 28 Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier DS [citation needed]
April 28 Velvet Assassin X360, WIN [citation needed]
April 29 Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram XBLA [citation needed]
April 29 Stalin vs. Martians WIN [citation needed]
May 1 X-Men Origins: Wolverine DS, PS2, PS3, Wii, WIN, X360, PSP [citation needed]
May 4 New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Wii [citation needed]
May 5 Klonoa Wii [citation needed]
May 5 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian DS, Wii, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
May 5 Plants vs. Zombies WIN, OSX, iOS, XBLA, PSN, DS, DSiWare, Bada, DROID, WP, PSV, BBTOS, BB10 [citation needed]
May 5 The Destiny of Zorro Wii [citation needed]
May 6 Space Invaders Extreme XBLA [citation needed]
May 6 Zombie Wranglers XBLA [citation needed]
May 7 Puzzle Quest: Galactrix PS3 [citation needed]
May 8 Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis WIN, Wii, DS [citation needed]
May 10 Resident Evil: Degeneration iOS [citation needed]
May 11 Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times DS [citation needed]
May 12 Battlestations: Pacific WIN, X360 [citation needed]
May 12 Garfield Gets Real Wii [citation needed]
May 12 Help Wanted Wii [citation needed]
May 12 Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust PS3 [citation needed]
May 12 Sacred 2: Fallen Angel PS3, X360 [citation needed]
May 14 Killing Floor WIN [citation needed]
May 14 Pirates: Duels on the High Seas DS [citation needed]
May 14 Zen Pinball PSN [citation needed]
May 17 Minecraft WIN [citation needed]
May 18 Art Style: PiCTOBiTS DSiWare [citation needed]
May 18 Crystal Defenders R2 WiiWare [citation needed]
May 18 Punch-Out!! Wii [citation needed]
May 19 Bionic Commando PS3, X360 [citation needed]
May 19 Boom Blox Bash Party Wii [citation needed]
May 19 Puchi Puchi Virus DS [citation needed]
May 19 Steal Princess DS [citation needed]
May 19 Terminator Salvation PS3, WIN, X360, iOS [citation needed]
May 19 UFC 2009 Undisputed PS3, X360 [citation needed]
May 19 Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's: Wheelie Breakers Wii [citation needed]
May 25 Bubble Bobble Plus! WiiWare [citation needed]
May 25 NecroVisioN WIN [citation needed]
May 26 Crimson Gem Saga PSP [citation needed]
May 26 Damnation WIN, PS3, X360 [citation needed]
May 26 inFamous PS3 [citation needed]
May 26 Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past DS [citation needed]
May 26 The Munchables Wii [citation needed]
May 28 The Polynomial: Space of the Music WIN, OSX, LIN [citation needed]
June 1 CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars PSN, XBLA, WIN [citation needed]
June 1 Mighty Flip Champs! DSiWare [citation needed]
June 2 Fuel PS3, X360 [citation needed]
June 2 Knights in the Nightmare DS [citation needed]
June 2 Red Faction: Guerrilla PS3, X360 [citation needed]
June 2 The Sims 3 WIN, OSX [citation needed]
June 4 Prey Invasion iOS [citation needed]
June 4 Trash Panic PS3 [citation needed]
June 8 MySims Racing Wii, DS [citation needed]
June 8 The Legendary Starfy DS [citation needed]
June 8 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
June 9 Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled DS [citation needed]
June 9 Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits DS [citation needed]
June 9 Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings Wii, DS, PSP, PS2 [citation needed]
June 9 Lego Battles DS [citation needed]
June 9 Miami Law DS [citation needed]
June 9 Prototype PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
June 9 Rock Band Unplugged PSP [citation needed]
June 9 Virtua Tennis 2009 X360, PS3, Wii [citation needed]
June 10 Gunstar Heroes XBLA [citation needed]
June 11 Bomberman Ultra PSN [citation needed]
June 11 Johnny Bravo In The Hukka Mega Mighty Ultra Extreme Date-O-Rama! DS [citation needed]
June 15 Eduardo the Samurai Toaster WiiWare [citation needed]
June 15 Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! WiiWare [citation needed]
June 16 Ghostbusters: The Video Game DS, PS2, PS3, Wii, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
June 16 Guitar Hero: Smash Hits PS2, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
June 22 Adam's Venture : The Search for the Lost Garden WIN [citation needed]
June 22 Art Style: BOXLIFE DSiWare [citation needed]
June 22 Drill Sergeant Mindstrong WiiWare [citation needed]
June 22 Mass Effect Galaxy iOS [citation needed]
June 23 Anno 1404 WIN, DS, Wii [citation needed]
June 23 Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP [citation needed]
June 23 Overlord II PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
June 23 Overlord: Dark Legend Wii [citation needed]
June 23 Overlord: Minions DS [citation needed]
June 23 PangYa: Fantasy Golf PSP [citation needed]
June 23 Spore Galactic Adventures WIN [citation needed]
June 23 The Conduit Wii [citation needed]
June 23 Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots DS [citation needed]
June 23 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DS, PS2, PS3, Wii, WIN, X360, PSP [citation needed]
June 24 Garou: Mark of the Wolves XBLA [citation needed]
June 25 Battlefield Heroes WIN [citation needed]
June 25 Fight Night Round 4 PS3, X360 [citation needed]
June 26 Blood Bowl PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
June 30 BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger PS3, X360 [citation needed]
June 30 Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
June 30 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince OSX, WIN, DS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
June 30 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs DS, PS2, PS3, Wii, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
June 30 Infernal: Hell's Vengeance X360 [citation needed]
June 30 Mega Man Star Force 3 DS [citation needed]
July 1 Worms 2: Armageddon XBLA [citation needed]
July 2 The Punisher: No Mercy PS3 [citation needed]
July 2 Treasure World DS [citation needed]
July 3 Fuel WIN [citation needed]
July 3 Trine WIN [citation needed]
July 3 Virtua Tennis 2009 WIN [citation needed]
July 6 Asphalt 4: Elite Racing DSiWare [citation needed]
July 7 ArmA 2 WIN [citation needed]
July 7 Street Fighter IV WIN [citation needed]
July 7 Tales of Monkey Island WIN [citation needed]
July 7 The Bigs 2 X360, PS3, PS2, Wii, PSP [citation needed]
July 8 Battlefield 1943 X360, PS3 [citation needed]
July 13 Ant Nation WiiWare [citation needed]
July 14 Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships WIN [citation needed]
July 14 NCAA Football 10 X360, PS3, PS2, PSP, iOS [citation needed]
July 15 Madballs in Babo: Invasion XBLA [citation needed]
July 16 Namco Museum Essentials PSN [citation needed]
July 16 Unbound Saga PSP [citation needed]
July 16 Xevious Resurrection PS3 [citation needed]
July 20 Art Style: ZENGAGE DSiWare [citation needed]
July 20 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord Wii [citation needed]
July 21 Garfield Gets Real DS [citation needed]
July 21 Little King's Story Wii [citation needed]
July 21 Rock Band Country Track Pack PS2, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
July 21 Watchmen: The End Is Nigh:The Complete Experience PS3, X360 [citation needed]
July 22 'Splosion Man XBLA [citation needed]
July 23 Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo Wii [citation needed]
July 23 Shatter PSN [citation needed]
July 23 Wipeout HD Fury PSN [citation needed]
July 26 Guitar Hero World Tour WIN [citation needed]
July 26 Wii Sports Resort Wii [citation needed]
July 27 Resident Evil 4 iOS [citation needed]
July 27 The Three Musketeers: One for all! WiiWare [citation needed]
July 28 Bionic Commando WIN [citation needed]
July 28 Dark Salvation WIN [44]
July 28 The King of Fighters XII PS3, X360 [citation needed]
July 29 Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes XBLA [citation needed]
July 30 Fat Princess PS3 [citation needed]
July 30 Minigore iOS [citation needed]
July 30 Puyo Puyo 7 DS [citation needed]
July 30 Strikers 1945 Plus PSP [citation needed]
July 30 Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2 PS3, X360 [citation needed]
July 31 East India Company WIN [citation needed]
August 3 Brave: A Warrior's Tale PSP [citation needed]
August 4 Brave: A Warrior's Tale X360 [citation needed]
August 4 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra DS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
August 6 Crystal Defenders PS3 [citation needed]
August 7 AMF Bowling Pinbusters! iOS [citation needed]
August 7 Ashes Cricket 2009 PS3, WIN, X360, Wii [citation needed]
August 7 Hearts of Iron III WIN [citation needed]
August 8 Geared iOS [citation needed]
August 9 SingStar Queen PS3 [citation needed]
August 10 Brave: A Warrior's Tale Wii [citation needed]
August 10 Death to Spies: Moment of Truth WIN [citation needed]
August 10 Fossil Fighters DS [citation needed]
August 10 NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits WiiWare [citation needed]
August 10 Still Life 2 WIN, OSX [citation needed]
August 11 Active Life: Extreme Challenge Wii [citation needed]
August 11 C.O.R.E. DS [citation needed]
August 12 Trials HD XBLA [citation needed]
August 13 Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes PSN [citation needed]
August 14 Madden NFL 10 PS3, PSP, X360 [citation needed]
August 14 Phantom Brave: We Meet Again Wii [citation needed]
August 14 Return to Mysterious Island 2 WIN [citation needed]
August 14 Toy Story Mania! iOS [citation needed]
August 18 Minigore PSP [citation needed]
August 18 Spectrobes: Origins Wii [citation needed]
August 18 Wheelspin Wii [citation needed]
August 18 Wolfenstein PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
August 19 Shadow Complex XBLA [citation needed]
August 20 Inkvaders iOS [citation needed]
August 21 Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger WIN, X360 [citation needed]
August 24 Metroid Prime: Trilogy Wii [citation needed]
August 24 Mr. Driller W WiiWare [citation needed]
August 25 Batman: Arkham Asylum PS3, X360 [citation needed]
August 25 Cursed Mountain Wii [citation needed]
August 25 Dissidia Final Fantasy PSP [citation needed]
August 25 Emergency Room: Real Life Rescues DS [citation needed]
August 25 Harvest Moon: Magical Melody Wii [citation needed]
August 25 Wizards of Waverly Place DS [citation needed]
August 26 Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao XBLA [citation needed]
August 26 NBA 2K10 Draft Combine XBLA [citation needed]
August 27 Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao PSN [citation needed]
August 27 Lumines: Touch Fusion iOS [citation needed]
August 27 Modern Combat: Sandstorm iOS [citation needed]
August 27 Tomb Raider II PSN [citation needed]
August 28 The Whispered World WIN, iOS, OSX, LIN [citation needed]
August 31 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! WiiWare [citation needed]
August 31 Konami Krazy Racers iOS [citation needed]
September 1 Champions Online WIN [citation needed]
September 1 Guitar Hero 5 PS2, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
September 1 Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny PSP [citation needed]
September 2 Defense Grid: The Awakening XBLA [citation needed]
September 2 Yo-Ho Kablammo XBLA [citation needed]
September 3 AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! – A Reckless Disregard for Gravity WIN [citation needed]
September 3 Fate/unlimited codes PSP [citation needed]
September 4 Section 8 WIN, X360 [citation needed]
September 4 Venetica WIN, PS3, X360 [citation needed]
September 7 Contra ReBirth WiiWare [citation needed]
September 8 AFL Challenge PSP [citation needed]
September 8 Ant Nation DS [citation needed]
September 8 Colin McRae: Dirt 2 X360, PS3, PSP, Wii, DS [citation needed]
September 8 Darkest of Days WIN, X360 [citation needed]
September 8 Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days PSP [citation needed]
September 8 IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey X360, PS3, DS, PSP [citation needed]
September 8 Mini Ninjas WIN, X360, PS3, Wii, DS [citation needed]
September 8 Muramasa: The Demon Blade Wii [citation needed]
September 8 The Backyardigans: Robot Rampage WIN, X360, PS3, PSP, Wii, DS [citation needed]
September 9 Raiden IV X360 [citation needed]
September 9 The Beatles: Rock Band PS2, PS3, X360, Wii [citation needed]
September 12 Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (Japan) DS [citation needed]
September 14 Heroes Over Europe X360, PS3, WIN [citation needed]
September 14 Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story DS [citation needed]
September 14 Spaceball Revolution WiiWare [citation needed]
September 14 Streets of Rage iOS [citation needed]
September 15 Batman: Arkham Asylum WIN [citation needed]
September 15 Bleach: The 3rd Phantom DS [citation needed]
September 15 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Wii, DS [citation needed]
September 15 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 DS, PS3, PS2, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
September 15 Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 DS [citation needed]
September 15 Need for Speed: Shift PS3, PSP, WIN, X360, iOS [citation needed]
September 15 NHL 10 X360, PS3 [citation needed]
September 15 NHL 2K10 X360, PS2, PS3, Wii [citation needed]
September 15 Red Faction: Guerrilla WIN [citation needed]
September 15 Resident Evil 5 WIN [citation needed]
September 15 Scribblenauts DS [citation needed]
September 15 Toy Story Mania! Wii [citation needed]
September 15 Wet PS3, X360 [citation needed]
September 16 Bubble Bobble Neo! XBLA [citation needed]
September 16 Shadowgrounds LIN [citation needed]
September 16 Sliding Heroes iOS [citation needed]
September 17 Madballs in Babo: Invasion WIN [citation needed]
September 17 Switchball PSN [citation needed]
September 18 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs PS3, X360, PSP [citation needed]
September 18 Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim WIN [citation needed]
September 18 Shadowgrounds Survivor LIN [citation needed]
September 19 LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias WiiWare [citation needed]
September 21 You, Me, and the Cubes WiiWare [citation needed]
September 22 Aion: The Tower of Eternity WIN [citation needed]
September 22 Fallen Earth WIN [citation needed]
September 22 Halo 3: ODST X360 [citation needed]
September 22 Katamari Forever PS3 [citation needed]
September 22 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 PSP [citation needed]
September 22 Order of War WIN [citation needed]
September 22 Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection PS3, X360 [citation needed]
September 22 Rock Band Metal Track Pack PS2, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
September 22 Scooby-Doo! First Frights DS, PS2, Wii, WIN [citation needed]
September 22 Spyborgs Wii [citation needed]
September 22 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up Wii, PS2 [citation needed]
September 22 The Price is Right: 2010 Edition DS, Wii, WIN [citation needed]
September 23 The Warriors: Street Brawl WIN, XBLA [citation needed]
September 25 Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box DS [citation needed]
September 27 Finger Physics iOS [citation needed]
September 28 Arkanoid Plus! WiiWare [citation needed]
September 28 Art Academy: Second Semester DSiWare [citation needed]
September 28 Dragon Quest Wars DSiWare [citation needed]
September 28 Driift Mania WiiWare [citation needed]
September 28 Mr. Driller iOS [citation needed]
September 29 Backbreaker Football: Tackle Alley iOS [citation needed]
September 29 Beaterator PSP [citation needed]
September 29 Black College Football: BCFX: The Xperience X360 [citation needed]
September 29 Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010 PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
September 29 Combat of Giants: Dragons DS [citation needed]
September 29 Dead Space: Extraction Wii [citation needed]
September 29 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days DS [citation needed]
September 29 MotorStorm: Arctic Edge PSP [citation needed]
September 29 MySims Agents DS, Wii [citation needed]
September 29 Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 PS3 [citation needed]
September 29 OsbCure: The Aftermath PSP [citation needed]
September 29 Tornado Outbreak Wii, PS3, X360 [citation needed]
September 29 Undead Knights PSP [citation needed]
September 30 The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road DS [citation needed]
October 1 Canabalt iOS [citation needed]
October 1 Fieldrunners PSP [citation needed]
October 1 Gran Turismo PSP PSP [citation needed]
October 1 UmJammer Lammy PSN [citation needed]
October 4 Wii Fit Plus Wii [citation needed]
October 6 Game Party 3 Wii [citation needed]
October 6 Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising PSP [citation needed]
October 6 NBA 2K10 X360, PS2, PS3, PSP [citation needed]
October 6 NBA Live 10 PS3, PSP, X360 [citation needed]
October 6 Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
October 6 Saw: The Video Game PS3, X360 [citation needed]
October 6 Spore Hero Arena DS [citation needed]
October 6 Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes PS3, WIN, X360, Wii, PSP, PS2, DS [citation needed]
October 7 Lucidity WIN, X360 [citation needed]
October 8 Critter Crunch PS3 [citation needed]
October 9 Cities XL WIN [citation needed]
October 12 Cars Race-O-Rama Wii, PS3, X360, PS2, DS, PSP [citation needed]
October 12 Dreamkiller WIN [citation needed]
October 12 NBA 2K10 WIN [citation needed]
October 13 A Boy and His Blob Wii [citation needed]
October 13 Afrika PS3 [citation needed]
October 13 Brütal Legend PS3, X360 [citation needed]
October 13 Half-Minute Hero PSP [citation needed]
October 13 Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics DS [citation needed]
October 13 Ju-on: The Grudge Wii [citation needed]
October 13 MagnaCarta II X360 [citation needed]
October 13 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Wii, DS [citation needed]
October 13 Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy WIN [citation needed]
October 13 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves PS3 [citation needed]
October 13 Way of the Samurai 3 PS3, X360 [citation needed]
October 15 .detuned PS3 [citation needed]
October 15 Mushroom Wars PSN [citation needed]
October 16 Machinarium WIN, OSX, LIN [citation needed]
October 19 Hard-Hat Domo DSiWare [citation needed]
October 20 Astro Boy: The Video Game Wii, PS2, PSP, DS [citation needed]
October 20 Backyard Football '10 PS2, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
October 20 Bakugan Battle Brawlers Wii, PS2, PS3, DS, X360 [citation needed]
October 20 Borderlands PS3, X360 [citation needed]
October 20 Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop DS [citation needed]
October 20 Eufloria WIN [citation needed]
October 20 FIFA 10 PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
October 20 Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars PSP [citation needed]
October 20 Jam Sessions 2 DS [citation needed]
October 20 Marvel Super Hero Squad Wii, PS2, PSP, DS [citation needed]
October 20 MotorStorm: Arctic Edge PS2 [citation needed]
October 20 Mytran Wars PSP [citation needed]
October 20 The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun Wii, PS2, PSP, DS [citation needed]
October 20 Tropico 3 WIN [citation needed]
October 20 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 DS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
October 22 Armored Core 3 Portable PSP [citation needed]
October 22 Metal Drift WIN [citation needed]
October 22 Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus PSN [citation needed]
October 22 Saw: The Video Game WIN [citation needed]
October 22 Trine PS3 [citation needed]
October 23 Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 WIN, PS3, X360, DS, PS2, PSP, Wii [citation needed]
October 26 Borderlands WIN [citation needed]
October 26 World of Zoo DS, Wii, WIN [citation needed]
October 27 Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island DS [citation needed]
October 27 Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks PS2, X360, PSP, Wii, DS [citation needed]
October 27 Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 3 Wii [citation needed]
October 27 Dance Dance Revolution X2 PS2 [citation needed]
October 27 Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure DS, Wii [citation needed]
October 27 DJ Hero X360, PS3, PS2, Wii [citation needed]
October 27 Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter DS, Wii [citation needed]
October 27 Fairytale Fights PS3, X360 [citation needed]
October 27 Forza Motorsport 3 X360 [citation needed]
October 27 Geon Wii [citation needed]
October 27 League of Legends: Clash of Fates WIN [citation needed]
October 27 Madagascar Kartz DS, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
October 27 Nostalgia DS [citation needed]
October 27 Painkiller: Resurrection WIN, X360 [citation needed]
October 27 Petz: Saddle Club PSP [citation needed]
October 27 Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time PS3 [citation needed]
October 27 SimAnimals Africa DS, Wii [citation needed]
October 27 Ski-Doo: Snowmobile Challenge Wii [citation needed]
October 27 System Flaw DS [citation needed]
October 27 Tekken 6 PS3, X360 [citation needed]
October 27 Torchlight WIN [citation needed]
October 28 Inferno Pool PSN, XBLA [citation needed]
October 28 Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! XBLA [citation needed]
October 29 Bayonetta PS3, X360 [citation needed]
October 29 Crystal Defenders PSP [citation needed]
October 29 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City X360 [citation needed]
October 29 Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony X360 [citation needed]
October 29 Hasbro Family Game Night PSN [citation needed]
October 29 LocoRoco Midnight Carnival PSP [citation needed]
October 29 Zombie Tycoon PSP [citation needed]
October 30 Ghostbusters: The Video Game PSP [citation needed]
October 31 Ninja Blade WIN [citation needed]
November 1 Rabbids Go Home Wii, DS [citation needed]
November 2 Asphalt 5 iOS [citation needed]
November 2 Style Savvy DS [citation needed]
November 3 Band Hero PS2, PS3, Wii, X360, DS [citation needed]
November 3 C.O.P. The Recruit DS [citation needed]
November 3 Dragon Age: Origins WIN, PS3, X360 [citation needed]
November 3 Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked Wii [citation needed]
November 3 Jurassic: The Hunted PS2, PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
November 3 Lego Rock Band PS3, X360, Wii, DS [citation needed]
November 3 Need for Speed: Nitro Wii, DS [citation needed]
November 3 Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron DS, PSP [citation needed]
November 3 The Backyardigans DS, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
November 3 We Cheer 2 Wii [citation needed]
November 4 Earthworm Jim 2 WIN [citation needed]
November 4 Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier PS2, PSP [citation needed]
November 5 Numblast PS3, PSP [citation needed]
November 6 Maestro! Jump in Music DS [citation needed]
November 6 Manhunt 2 (North America) WIN [citation needed]
November 6 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -- Ultimate Sith Edition WIN, PS3, X360 [citation needed]
November 8 Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage Wii [citation needed]
November 9 NBA 2K10 Wii [citation needed]
November 10 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 WIN, PS3, X360 [citation needed]
November 10 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex Wii [citation needed]
November 10 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized DS [citation needed]
November 10 Chaotic: Shadow Warriors DS, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
November 10 Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans DS [citation needed]
November 10 Dragon Ball Z: Raging Blast PS3, X360 [citation needed]
November 10 Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 DS, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
November 10 Jonas DS [citation needed]
November 10 Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble PSP [citation needed]
November 10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Arcade Attack DS [citation needed]
November 10 The Backyardigans: Singing Sensation WIN, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
November 11 0-D Beat Drop X360 [citation needed]
November 11 Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights iOS [citation needed]
November 11 NBA Unrivaled XBLA [citation needed]
November 11 WorldShift WIN [citation needed]
November 12 Braid PSN [citation needed]
November 12 Disciples III: Renaissance WIN [citation needed]
November 12 Frogger Returns WiiWare [citation needed]
November 12 Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands DS [citation needed]
November 12 Harvest Moon: Animal Parade Wii [citation needed]
November 12 NBA Unrivaled PSN [citation needed]
November 12 Phantasy Star 0 DS [citation needed]
November 15 New Super Mario Bros. Wii Wii [citation needed]
November 16 Pokémon Rumble WiiWare [citation needed]
November 17 Assassin's Creed II PS3, X360 [citation needed]
November 17 Assassin's Creed II: Discovery DS [citation needed]
November 17 Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines PSP [citation needed]
November 17 Formula One 2009 Wii, PSP [citation needed]
November 17 God of War Collection PS3 [citation needed]
November 17 Jambo! Safari: Animal Rescue DS, Wii [citation needed]
November 17 Just Dance Wii [citation needed]
November 17 Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight DS, Wii [citation needed]
November 17 Left 4 Dead 2 WIN, X360 [citation needed]
November 17 Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Wii, X360, PS3, DS, PSP, WIN [citation needed]
November 17 LittleBigPlanet PSP [citation needed]
November 17 Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Wii [citation needed]
November 17 Tony Hawk: Ride PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
November 18 MiniSquadron iOS [citation needed]
November 18 NCAA Basketball 10 PS3, X360 [citation needed]
November 18 The Sims 3: World Adventures WIN, OSX [citation needed]
November 18 Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4 PSP [citation needed]
November 23 Bit.Trip Void Wii [citation needed]
November 23 Harvest Moon: My Little Shop WiiWare [citation needed]
November 23 Little Tournament Over Yonder WiiWare [citation needed]
November 23 Stoked: Big Air Edition X360 [citation needed]
November 24 Gravity Crash PSN [citation needed]
November 24 Madden NFL Arcade PSN, XBLA [citation needed]
November 24 Tekken 6 PSP [citation needed]
November 25 Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain DS [citation needed]
November 26 Puyo Puyo 7 PSP, Wii [citation needed]
November 26 Solium Infernum WIN, OSX [citation needed]
December 1 Alganon WIN [citation needed]
December 1 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel DS, Wii [citation needed]
December 1 Colin McRae: Dirt 2 WIN [citation needed]
December 1 James Cameron's Avatar: The Game PS3, X360, WIN, Wii, DS, iOS [citation needed]
December 1 Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes DS [citation needed]
December 1 MX vs. ATV Reflex DS, PS3, PSP, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
December 1 Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero Wii [citation needed]
December 1 Rogue Warrior PS3, WIN, X360 [citation needed]
December 3 Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion iOS [citation needed]
December 3 Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure DS [citation needed]
December 7 51seer WIN [citation needed]
December 7 Beaterator iOS [citation needed]
December 7 Magnetis WiiWare [citation needed]
December 7 The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks DS [citation needed]
December 8 Driver iOS [citation needed]
December 8 James Cameron's Avatar: The Game PSP [citation needed]
December 8 Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Wii [citation needed]
December 8 The Saboteur PS3, X360, WIN [citation needed]
December 9 Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles PSN [citation needed]
December 9 Qix++ XBLA [citation needed]
December 10 Frogger Returns PSN [citation needed]
December 10 Hyperballoid HD PS3 [citation needed]
December 11 Angry Birds iOS [citation needed]
December 15 Konami Classics X360 [citation needed]
December 16 Alien Breed Evolution X360 [citation needed]
December 17 N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance iOS [citation needed]
December 17 Playmobil: Pirates DS [citation needed]
December 21 Eco Shooter: Plant 530 WiiWare [citation needed]
December 21 The Simpsons Arcade iOS [citation needed]
December 22 Battle Fantasia PSN [citation needed]
December 22 Guitar Hero: Van Halen PS2, PS3, Wii, X360 [citation needed]
December 22 MMA Pro Fighter WIN, OSX, iOS [citation needed]
December 22 Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign PSP [citation needed]
December 23 0 Day Attack on Earth XBLA [citation needed]
December 26 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Wii [citation needed]
December 28 Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth WiiWare [citation needed]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Wii Sports sales in 2009:
    • January–March – 5.2 million[2]
    • April–December – 14.98 million[3]
  2. ^ Wii Fit sales in 2009:
    • January–March – 4.21 million[2]
    • April–December – 4.38 million[3]
  3. ^ Mario Kart Wii sales in 2009:
    • January–March – 1.73 million[2]
    • April–December – 5.82 million[3]
  4. ^ Wii Play sales in 2009:
    • January–March – 2.07 million[2]
    • April–December – 3.73 million[3]

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