Introduction

There are so many cool games on the way, it’s hard not to be at least a little giddy with anticipation. From heavy hitters delayed in 2010 finally arriving in the coming months to long-awaited sequels in beloved franchises already claiming dates in the fall, 2011 is shaping up to be another exciting year. To help you mark your calendars and plan your vacation schedule, here’s a list of PC games coming out in the next twelve months that you should be keeping an eye out on. Keep in mind that most of these do not have specific release dates yet, and the ones that do may still be subject to change.

Be sure to share your thoughts on your most anticipated games of 2011 in the comments, even if they don’t appear here.

DC Universe Online

Who’s making it? Sony Online Entertainment
What kind of game is it? MMORPG
When is it being released? January 11th
Why does it look interesting? Dozens of licensed heroes and villains to interact with, Hollywood cast of voice actors, become a superhero in a comic-book environment you know and love

Two Worlds II

Who’s making it? Reality Pump
What kind of game is it? RPG
When is it being released? January 25th
Why does it look interesting? Highly complex and customizable magic system, visually stunning environments, cooperative multiplayer

Dead Space 2

Who’s making it? Visceral Games
What kind of game is it? Third-person shooter, survival horror
When is it being released? January 25th
Why does it look interesting? Huge barren space city filled with monsters to blast, zero-gravity exploration, 4 vs. 4 multiplayer pitting humans against necromorphs

Test Drive Unlimited 2

Who’s making it? Eden Games
What kind of game is it? Racing, open world
When is it being released? February 8th
Why does it look interesting? Persistent online multiplayer mode, enhanced progression, vehicle damage, includes an updated version of the game world from the first TDU (Hawaii)

Bulletstorm

Who’s making it? People Can Fly
What kind of game is it? FPS
When is it being released? February 22nd
Why does it look interesting? Bonus points for “killing with skill,” epic boss fights, beautiful scenery, cheesy one-liners