Seeing as how E3 is right around the corner, (July 14-17) it got me to thinking on what kind of games I'm looking forward to finding out more about next week. And as I compiled my list, I happened to notice how manly and virile (Naturally) my choices were on this roster of games.

In fact, I was so impressed by their studliness, that I wanted to share them with my friends at Destructoid. But please heed my warning, this list is not for the weak. Say what PixelJunk Eden? Get your junk out of my face! Did you say something Sonic Unleashed? Hello...I think 1991 is calling, and it's looking for it's washed-up punked mascot. What's that Little Big Planet? Get the hell out of here before I kick you in the Sack Boy!

I'm not playing any favorites in here. The games are simply listed alphabetically. So bring on your manitude and see if you can handle this testosterone laden list of manly manliness.

Damnation
Developer: Blue Omega Entertainment Publisher: Codemasters Release Date: TBA 2008



What's so macho about this game? It's called Damnation for crying out loud! Or how 'bout you feast your eyes on those pics? Although this game is being created by a first time developer, my hopes are still high for it. Set in a post-industrial alternate history America, it's being billed as a "shooter gone vertical", and it has a unique look all it's own. The developers are promising three hours of gameplay per level...bring it on bitches.



Darksiders: Wrath of War
Developer: Vigil Games Publisher: THQ Release Date: TBA 2009



Why is this game on the list? Umm...hello McFly...you're playing as War. You know, as in one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! The Darksiders incredible visual flair is aided by Creative Director Joe Madureira. Oh, you don't know about him? Well, in 2002, Wizard Magazine named him one of the ten most influential comic book artists of all time. Did I forget to mention you have a sword called the Chaos Eater and a horse named Ruin? 'Nuff said!



Fallout 3
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks/ZeniMax Media
Release Date: October 7, 2008



Let's see...banned in Australia? Nope, that definitely doesn't qualify it for this list. But a man and his dog? Damn, now that's old school manliness. Especially when they're killin' stuff together. You're a member of Vault 101, a fallout shelter in a post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C. You decide to leave the safety of the shelter to go in search of your missing father. You best wear your manhood at all times when playing this game.



Far Cry 2
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Publisher: Ubisoft Release Date: October 2008



And on this list why? High definition violence at it's finest my friends. The folks at Ubisoft have developed a new engine specifically for this game called Dunia. This engine will take advantage of multicore processors and also supports both DirectX 9 and DirectX 10. I'm expecting this game to be an absolute visual tour de force. Multiplayer will support up to 16 players and the single player world is some 50 square kilometers. That's some killing zone too.



Gears of War 2
Developer: Epic Games Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Release Date: November 9, 2008



Don't bother asking. I have one word for ya...chainsodomy. Now I'm not entirely sure if that actually helps make this game more manly, but holy shit, that's gotta hurt!!! I really don't need to say much to sell this game as macho. It already oozes it in droves. New features like chainsaw duels and human shields. And new weapons such as Nemesis grenades and the flame throwing Scorcher only help in giving this game a seat in the man room.



God of War 3
Developer: SCE Studios Santa Monica Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Date: TBA 2009



Kratos. Not for a moment did I consider leaving his name off of this list. I mean, come on, he's the God of War! How much more masculine can you get in here? I'd take him hands down against any character on this list. Although I'd love to see him battle War. Huh? What? Just kidding Kratos. I can only imagine what this game is gonna look like when it's finished. Cory Balrog once said that this game would be running in full 1080p HD resolution...I cannot wait!



Killzone 2
Developer: Guerrilla Games Publisher: SCEE Release Date: February 2009



With the word kill in it's title, this game was bound to make my list. Especially from a thug like me. Guerrilla Games is promising a lot of things for this game. Although I may be in the minority, I sure as Helghast hope they can deliver them. They recently promised benchmark visuals and studio grade special effects from the PS3's Cell Processor. Obviously, I'm drinking the Kool-Aid from this game. And why not, if it delivers...it sounds like a kick-ass ride!



Resident Evil 5
Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date: TBA 2009



Scaring the crap out of me does not qualify this game being on the man-list. But blowing zombies to bits in all manner of nasty ways undeniably scratches it's name right onto it. According to the games director, Jun Takeuchi, the game takes place in an unnamed African country, and the setting will have a similar feel to the film, Black Hawk Down. It scored major macho points when I heard that...and at the end of the day it's Resident Fucking Evil baby!



Resistance 2
Developer: Insomniac Games Publisher: SCEA Release Date: November 2008



Any game that has a 300 foot Leviathan smashing a path through skyscapers forces itself onto this list. Nathan Hale's story continues, and the scale and scope of his story grows even larger and grander. Judging from what I've seen so far, I don't think I'm gonna be let down. The game environments look immense, if the Leviathan and some of the ships I've seen are any indicator of what's to come...damn! And don't get me started on 8 player co-op/60 player online battles.



Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Developer: LucasArts Publisher: LucasArts Release Date: September 16, 2008



On the first level of this game you play as Darth Vader. No, that isn't a typo. I did mean Darth Vader...the original Sith Lord gangsta himself. And oh, by the way, you have the full powers of the force at your disposal. Now you know why this effortlessly made the list. This game uses Ronin, an engine developed by LucasArts, and it integrates Digital Molecular Matter, Euphoria, and Havok. I can't wait to see it in action. May the force be with this one. What did I just say?






Well, you read it. Now go ahead and bring it. Do you have something to say? Step up to the plate if you dare. I challenge you to knock this list down. Give it your best shot. Come on! Are ya yella or something?



Honorable Mention

Brutal Legend: Visually, this game looks incredibly cool. It clearly has a distinct look that it's trying to capture. But the main character is voiced by Jack Black. He's really the first person that comes to mind when you say Nacho...not macho.
Fable 2: Another game that looks like fun. But isn't fable just a euphemism for tale, or story? That sounds like kid stuff to me. I also hear you can get married and start a family. Ken, do you take Barbie...umm, no thanks. This mantastic man will stick to looting and pillaging.
MadWorld: It's a bloody, futuristic action game that the citizens of Sin City would find awfully familiar. To be quite frank, this game is a perfect fit for this list. But I don't own a Wii. And since this is my list, asta la vista Mad World.