With the Halo: Reach beta in full swing, not many of you out there are paying much attention to what new games are being announced lately I’d wager. Most of you are more than willing to just play catch up on the news after May 19th. In the event you’re reading this now or after May 19th, I thought I’d put out a few tidbits of information I’ve seen come out lately regarding games that I personally am looking forward to getting or have already pre-ordered.

Alan Wake (release date: May 18th, 2010) – Xbox.com

This game really sneaked up on me.  This is an action-thriller game that seems like something out of the X-Files.   They even released a live action prequel series entitled ‘Bright Falls‘ for the game.   I’m not quite sure it’s worth buying yet, as I can’t tell how much replay value it will have, but it certainly looks worth taking a look at.  From what I’ve seen, the game really reminds me of the original Xbox title, Indigo Prophesy (Fahrenheit in Europe), and I really enjoyed that game.

Blur™ (release date: May 25th, 2010) – Xbox.com

Blur has to be one of the more exciting racing games I’ve seen in a long time.  Bizarre Creations has a hit on their hands with this game I think.  It’s got the great graphics on the new console system, coupled with the awesome multiplayer battles I haven’t seen in a racing game since Mario Kart. The multiplayer beta for this game ends this Monday morning, so get in what little more you can while it lasts.

Tranformers: War for Cybertron (release date: June 22nd, 2010) – Xbox.com

Yes, there have been two Transformers movies released in the last few years and some crappy movie related video games along with them.  This game stands out to me for two reasons.  First, it’s not based on the movies.  It’s based on the Generation 1, 1984 version Transformers storyline.  Secondly, it’s canonical.  This game sets down the official back story for the Transformers.  It looks to have some fun multiplayer action in it as well, giving players the ability to transform as often as you like.  Pre-orders from different stores get you different exclusive transformers to play as in the multiplayer game.   Ordering from Amazon will get you Demolisher, from Gamestop will get you Shockwave, and from Best Buy will get you Jazz.

Medal of Honor (release date: October 12th, 2010) – Xbox.com

EA just announced their next Medal of Honor game with this teaser trailer.  After all the chaos that has ensued at Infinity Ward over the Call of Duty series, this game looks to be the most anticipated realistic war/soldier game coming out in the near future.  Personally, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to the Call of Duty series.   I simply don’t trust Activision to make a good quality game.

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 (release date: Fall 2010) – Ubi.com

In some random chance,  I stumbled upon the announcement of the sequel to 2009′s hit fighter jet game, H.A.W.X., just minutes after Ubisoft released it.   As a kid growing up on military base and having a father work for the Air Force, I’ve always been a fan of fighter jet games.  I’m not too competitive with them, but just view them as really enjoyable to play.  H.A.W.X. was very fun to play, especially with them using GeoEye satellite images overlayed on the game’s landscape making it very realistic.  This is definitely a game I’ve pre-ordered already.