This week sees the release of the first big blockbuster game of the build-up.

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Eidos Montreal's begins the crescendo of games releases the culminates in November with a ridiculous volume of triple-A titles inclucing 3, Revolution, Need for Speed: The Run and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

September sees the release of platform exclusives like 3 and 3 and October features the return of id with their brand new IP and the the beginning of the miltary war with 3.

Star Wars: is also expected before Christmas and there's even an outsiude chance of finally arriving too. All in all an exciting time of year for gaming.

By Ewan Aiton