Games · 2010
Motion Control Wars and Cinematic Open Worlds
In 2010, the gaming industry embraced motion control peripherals like Microsoft Kinect while reaching new artistic heights in storytelling. Legendary cinematic experiences and long-awaited sequels redefined interactive entertainment across home consoles and PCs.
- May 2010 | PS3, Xbox 360 | Action
Red Dead Redemption
Rockstar Games delivered a masterclass in open-world storytelling, following former outlaw John Marston across a dying American frontier.
- November 2010 | Hardware | Xbox 360
Kinect for Xbox 360
Microsoft launched its revolutionary controller-free motion sensor, turning full-body movement into the primary input for casual family gaming.
- January 2010 | Xbox 360, PC | RPG
Mass Effect 2
BioWare elevated space-opera role-playing with intense third-person combat and a dramatic suicide mission assemble-a-team narrative.
- May 2010 | Wii | Platformer
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo refined gravity-bending platforming perfection by introducing Yoshi and imaginative level designs that expanded on the iconic original.
- July 2010 | PC, Mac | Strategy
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Blizzard's long-awaited strategy sequel reignited competitive real-time strategy esports with tight mechanics and a cinematic Terran campaign.
- September 2010 | Xbox 360 | FPS
Halo: Reach
Bungie capped off its legendary Halo era with a tragic, action-packed prequel detailing the desperate defense of planet Reach.
- October 2010 | PS3, Xbox 360, PC | RPG
Fallout: New Vegas
Obsidian Entertainment brought rich choice-driven RPG mechanics and dark humor to the sun-drenched Mojave Wasteland.
- September 2010 | Hardware | PS3
PlayStation Move
Sony released glowing wand controllers designed to bring high-precision motion tracking and immersive casual play to the PlayStation 3.
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