After a pretty good first half, 2009 is all set to be yet another momentous year in gaming history. With multiple titles such as inFamous, Killzone 2, Street Fighter IV, Resident Evil 5, Fight Night Round 4, UFC 2009, Red Faction : Guerilla, among others doing so well, everything is in shape for a fabulous fall/winter season. With numerous positively special E3 stories, announcements and unveilings currently hogging the space, it just can't get any better. Developers are pushing harder and harder to deliver those fulfilling next-gen experiences to the consumers as quickly as possible. Sadly, many hugely anticipated titles have already been pushed back till early 2010. These titles include massive sequels such as Bioshock 2, Max Payne 3, Mafia 2, among others. But we don't mind a delay or two if the end product turns out to be gold, now do we? On the brighter side though, several titles now have been dated and many new ones have been freshly announced to level up our expectations. With all those great developments in place, one can't help but feel all the more excited.

To share the excitement with you guys, we've compiled a list of the most anticipated games for the coming season, featuring all the known platforms. The list does not contain all the titles scheduled for release but only those which we're looking forward to. They have not been ranked in any order. So get seated, strap yourselves in.

Multiplatformers

1. Alpha Protocol
Publisher: SEGA
Platforms : PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Release Date: October 9, 2009
Genre: Action RPG
The creator of popular titles such as Star Wars: KOTOR II and Neverwinter Nights, Obsidian Entertainment now takes on a rather contemporary tone for its upcoming Action RPG. The plot follows follows a rogue CIA agent who goes undercover in order to unearth a huge government conspiracy, combining spy gadgetry and espionage components with modern RPG settings. Players will be able to advance their skills to better fit their play style, placing more emphasis on stealth and gadgets, hand-to-hand combat, and gunplay.

2. Assassin's Creed II:
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platforms : PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Release Date: November 17, 2009
Genre: Action-adventure
With stupendous looking open environments, Assassin's Creed II indeed promises to be as intriguing as the action itself. The blade-wielding protagonist will perform new maneuvers, such as the impressive dual-assassination for taking out two guards at once, and plenty of new challenges, like “smarter” guards who will probe potential hiding spots, rather than just standing around waiting to get killed.

3. Batman: Arkham Asylum
Publisher : Eidos Interactive
Platforms : PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Genre: Action
With a superb script penned by the Emmy award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini himself, the game brings the universe of the Dark Knight to life. The game exposes players to a riveting, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum. Players will move in the shadows, instigate fear among the enemies and confront The Joker along with Gotham City's most notorious villains who have apparently taken over the asylum.

4. The Beatles : Rockband
Publisher: MTV Games/EA
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
Release Date : September 9, 2009
Genre: Music
The Beatles: Rock Band will allow Beatle-maniacs to pick up the bass, guitar, mic or drums and experience extraordinary catalog of music of the Fab Four through gameplay that will take them on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's godly and legendary career.

5. Brutal Legend
Publisher : Electronic Arts
Platforms : PS3, Xbox 360
Release Date : October 13, 2009
Genre : Adventure
The latest creation from industry legend Tim Schafer and the award-winning team at Double Fine, Brütal Legend is a third person action title starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an eternally epic quest to build an army of rockers with nothing but a broad axe, a big V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.

6. DiRT 2:
Publisher: Codemasters
Platforms : PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, DS, PSP
Release Date: September 8, 2009
Genre: Racing
Dirt 2 will have plenty of contemporary off-road events, taking racers to the most diverse and challenging real-world locales and environments. The World Tour will allow players to compete against each other in aggressive multi-car and intense solo races at gorgeous new locations, from jungle trails and canyon-racing to city stadium-based events.

7. Dreamkiller
Publisher: Aspyr
Platforms : Xbox 360, PC
Release Date : October 2009
Genre: First-person Shooter
In Dreamkiller, players will take on the role of Alice Drake, a psychologist with freakish ability to enter the minds of her patients and combat the devil-ious foes haunting their dreams. It packs in 12 rich levels of SP gameplay each laced with mazes of disturbing enemies reflecting the mind's infinite palette of fear. It will also feature an incredible arsenal of weapons and supernatural abilities.

8. Guitar Hero 5
Publisher : Activision
Platforms : PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2
Release Date : September 1, 2009
Genre : Music
Featuring the most awesome rock stars of today combined with classic rock jingles, Guitar Hero 5 cranks it up again. For the first time ever, players will be able to customize the make-up of their band by playing with any random combination of instruments in the game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, absolutely any kind of combo is possible, allowing players to rock in their own special ways. A ton of other modes including easy-to-use gameplay modes like RockFest and Party Play will increase the fun ten folds.

9. Left 4 Dead 2
Publisher : Valve
Platforms : Xbox 360, PC
Release Date : November 17, 2009
Genre : First-person Shooter
All hell will break loose in this second entry of the MP zombie-fest. Get ready to experience the wrath of the undead, now even more viscous and bloodier than the first one, with all kinds of hard kicking weapons and ultra atmospheric spook-busting environments.

10. Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2
Publisher : Activision
Platforms : PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Release Date : November 10, 2009
Genre : First-person Shooter
In just one demo level at E3 2009, gamers witnessed a full range of mind boggling gameplay scenarios, with the smoke, the snow and new tech, offering a lot of options for approaching objectives. With the SP scripted set to break industry records, the MP modes will most blow your brains out.

11. Need for Speed Shift
Publisher : Electronic Arts
Platforms : PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP
Release Date : September 22, 2009
Genre : Racing
In Shift, racers will be thrust into the heart of awesome track action with immersive features including a super realistic first-person cockpit view camera and a specially designed all-new crash mechanic.

12. Splinter Cell : Conviction
Publisher : Ubisoft
Platforms : Xbox 360, PC
Release Date : December 2009
Genre : Action
The adventures of the undisputed stealth king, Sam Fisher, continue in the fifth installment of the stealth-based franchise. Apparently, his life has taken a dramatic turn. Fisher can no longer rely on his stealth-based gadgets anymore. Combining revolutionary gameplay enhancements with an incredibly emotional, thrilling, high-octane, no-holds-barred plot, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction will bring you close to a dangerous world where nobody can be trusted and justice means making your own rules.

Playstation 3 Exclusives

13. Gran Turismo 5
Publisher : Sony Computer
Release Date : December 2009
Genre : Racing
Gran Turismo has long been hailed as a system seller for the PlayStation platform, which is not surprising considering the 50 million copies sold. Gran Turismo 5 is so good, that sometimes it looks more than real, and no other racing franchise has ever or can even compare to it visually.

14. Heavy Rain : The Origami Killer
Publisher: Sony Computer
Release Date: December 2009
Genre: Adventure
Heavy Rain is a new-age cinematic thriller from Quantic Dream, the creators of the critically acclaimed Fahrenheit. The game features a sophisticated plot and strong narrative threads that will allow the players to explore a complex yet emotional moral proposition.

15. Katamari Forever
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Release Date: September 22, 2009
Genre: Action/Puzzle
The first entry in the joyous roll-em-up series for PlayStation 3, Katamari Forever features over 30 stage goals, and will be presented in full 1080p visual quality. Players will also be able to choose their own visual styles.

16. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Publisher : Tecmo
Release Date : September 29, 2009
Genre : Action
Running on a hot new gameplay engine, Ninja Gaiden 2 will introduce a new breed of action in the sequel with an auto-generation health system, new cunning enemies and beautiful locales combined thrilling combat built upon an extensive assortment of Ninja weaponry.

17.Uncharted 2 : Among Thieves
Publisher : Sony Computer
Release Date : September 29, 2009
Genre : Action Adventure
Out of all the titles scheduled for release till Christmas 2009, Uncharted 2 remains the hottest. The tenth project by premier developer Naughty Dog, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will allows player to embark on a journey that will push Drake to his physical, emotional and intellectual limits to discover the mysterious truth behind the lost fleet of Marco Polo and the legendary Himalayan valley of Shambhala.

Xbox 360 Exclusives

18. Forza Motorsport 3
Publisher : Microsoft
Release Date : October 2009
Genre : Racing
With breathtaking HD visuals and the most advanced vehicle modeling in a video game, Forza Motorsport 3 includes a host of features including tons of driving assists and highly adjustable skill levels to make the experience a gripping pick-up-and-play experience for players of all ages and skill levels.

19. Halo 3 : ODST
Publisher : Microsoft Game Studios
Release Date : September 22, 2009
Genre : First-person Shooter
Based on the 'Orbital Drop Shock Troopers' as they drop into the deserted city of New Mombasa, looking for clues behind the Covenant's lethal attack on the city. The game includes a brand new chapter, predating the events that unfold in Halo 3 and will introduce players to a new hero in the Halo universe.

Wii Exlusives

20. Dead Space Extraction
Publisher : Electronic Arts
Release Date : September 28, 2009
Genre : Action Adventure
Created exclusively for the Wii, Dead Space Extraction is actually a prequel that reveals all the events leading up to Isaac Clarke's mission on the USG Ishimura. It will combine innovative motion controls of the Wiimote with a first person view.

21. New Super Mario Bros.
Publisher : Nintendo
Release Date : November 2009
Genre : Platformer
This New Super Mario Bros. will be a dedicated tribute to the style of the original Super Mario Bros. and will allow four players to play together. With the featured multi-player mode, the latest installment has been specifically designed to bring yet another type of family entertainment and engage party friends in awesome Super Mario Bros. fun.

Handhelds

22. Gran Turismo PSP
Publisher : Sony Computer
Release Date : October 1, 2009
Genre : Racing
Gran Turismo PSP will feature more than 800 vehicle models from the world's top manufacturers, over 4,500 total paint variations and more than 30 tracks, including famous world circuits, city courses and other environments. GT fans will instantly be able to recognize the sheer depth of content and unbelievably awesome visuals the series is known for.

23. Jak and Daxter : The Lost Frontier
Publisher : Sony Computer
Release Date : November 2009
Genre : Platformer
With trademark Jak & Daxter play style, players will be able to manipulate light & dark eco, engage in some thrilling vehicular combat, and wield a customizable gunstaff, Jak's very own weapon of choice.

24. LittleBigPlanet PSP
Publisher : Sony Computer
Release Date : December 2009
Genre : Platformer
LBP will offer portable gamers brand new SackBoy adventures with the same play, create, share experience of the PS3 version, only now in portable form.

25. Motorstorm : Arctic Edge
Publisher : Sony Computer
Release Date : August 2007
Genre : Adventure
The frost-biting temperatures of Alaska, sudden avalanches, broken ice bridges and three different racing altitudes promises some fantastic off-road action, Motorstorm style!

Conclusion
So there you have it. The Fall/Winter season indeed promises to be bigger and better than ever. If all goes according to the plan and the titles meet their scheduled dates, 2009 will go down as another rocking year in gaming history.