Since we can't be at E3 2008 in LA this week, we're grateful that the Edge released a comprehensive list of "The 30 Most Anticipated Games of E3." They anticipate that Fallout 3, Halo Wars and Rockband 2 will be among the titles of the most desired games in the next year, so if you want to be the envy of all your buddies, keep your eyes peeled and look out for the following games.
30. Rise of the Argonauts (PS3, X360, PS3) - to be released September 2008
29. High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance (PC, Wii, PS2, NDS, X360) - Holiday 2008
28. Borderlands (PC, X360, PS3) - Out in 2009
27. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (X360, PS3) - Holiday 2008
26. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (PC) - Aug 29, 2008
25. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS) - September 2008
24. Beyond Good and Evil 2 (PS3, X360) - release date TBA
23. Lock's Quest (NDS) - Fall 2008
22. Puzzle Quest: Galactrix (PC, X360, NDS) - Fall 2008
21. Crysis: Warhead (PC) - Fall 2008
20. Tomb Raider Underworld (Wii, PS2, PS3, X360, PC, NDS) - Holiday 2008
19. Sonic Unleashed (Wii, PS2, PS3, X360) - Holiday 2008
18. MadWorld (Wii) - 2009
17. Animal Crossing Wii (Wii) - TBA
16. Left 4 Dead (PC, X360) - Holiday 2008
15. Resistance 2 (PS3) - Holiday 2008
14. Killzone 2 (PS3) - 2009
13. Fable 2 (X360) - Oct 2008
12. Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC, X360) - Holiday 2008
11. Far Cry 2 (PC, X360, PS3) - Holiday 2008
10. Prince of Persia (X360, PS3) - Holiday 2008
9. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) - TBD
8. Street Fighter IV (PC, X360, PS3) - 2009
7. Rock Band 2 (X360, PS3, PS2, Wii) - Sep 2008
6. LittleBigPlanet (PS3) - Oct 2008
5. Halo Wars (X360) - Oct 2008
4. Spore (PC, Mac) - Sep 7, 2008
3. Gears of War 2 (X360) - Nov 2008
2. Resident Evil 5 (X360, PS3) - 2009
1. Fallout 3 (PC, X360, PS3) - Oct 2008
30 New Games at E3 2008
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