The 12 Biggest Upcoming Sequels - (Where Are They Now?)

#11: No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle

Travis Touchdown returns to kick more ass and take more lives.

The 12 Biggest Sequels of 2009 - (Where Are They Now?)
What we know:

We know Travis Touchdown will still play a major role--we're assuming his prominent role in what we've seen of the game thus far translates to the fact that he's still the game's protagonist. He's still using a lightsaber-esque weapon, though it seems to be slightly modified from the original game. The game will feature the same style of outlandish enemies, if the previously-shown jetpack-clad woman is indeed a foe for our hero.

What we don't know:

The structure of the game is still a mystery to us-- will Travis still have to earn money to tackle the main stages via tedious side-missions? The debut trailer showed Travis with a much higher level of notoriety, so hopefully he'll be engaging in more important matters than pumping gas and collecting coconuts.

We're also wondering what Travis' motiviation is this time around, as the first game ended with our hero's quest in a very ambiguous place. The gameplay hasn't been revealed much, so we're not sure what (if any) moves will be added to Travis' already impressive repertoire.

GamePro's Prediction:

No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle will cut the fat of the first, with a meaty story to play through. Travis' second quest will feature an unlikely ally and a crazy new quest.

Where We Left Off:

The original game's premise was Travis Touchdown's quest to reach the number one rank of the United Assassins Association. During the course of the game, however, he realizes that the association was a front in order for promoter Sylvia, to bilk him out of some cash, while also allowing him to take revenge on the woman who killed his father.

The "real ending" also revealed that one of his more elusive enemies was his twin brother, who's married to the woman orchestrating the con. Even though the game ended with them fighting, we're guessing this guy will be on Travis' side next time we see him, helping Travis extract revenge.



#10: Portal 2

The 12 Biggest Sequels of 2009 - (Where Are They Now?)
What we know:

While we received another dose of cake via the Still Alive map pack, Portal 2 hasn't shown up on our radars yet. We know the game is coming--Valve's confirmed that much. However, the company likes to take its time when it comes to esteemed franchises (How long did we wait for Half-Life 2 again?).

Multiplayer is being considered, though Valve is iffy on the subject. One thing we're pretty sure of is that Aperture Science CEO Cave Johnson will play a part in the sequel, since his role is reportedly being cast. GLaDOS better be there, too.



#9: Punch-Out!! Wii

Little Mac laces the gloves for another fun fight.

The 12 Biggest Sequels of 2009 - (Where Are They Now?)
What we know:

The long-awaited return of Punch-Out to Nintendo consoles will come with a cavalcade of familiar characters. In fact, the trailer alone features just as many returning NES characters as all of Super Punchout, and we can assume that future looks at the game will provide even more classic characters.

The game seems to be following the basic rules of the NES title instead of its SNES sequel--the fight will be divided into rounds, Little Mac will need hearts to throw punches and stars for uppercuts.

What we don't know:

With the strict adherence seen thus far to the first console Punch-Out, we wonder if the second game will get any love. Will any of the boxers seen in Super Punch-Out make an appearance? Will there be any vocal dialogue from the boxers?

Will there be time trials? Most importantly, will the game feature standard controls for the highest level of precision? Nintendo's confirmed motion control, but they haven't stated anything in regards to alternative methods of control.

GamePro's Prediction:

Punch-Out!! will cater to all people. For fans of Super-Punch Out, a few of its classic characters will make an appearance. For hardcore control purists, standard controls will allow fans of the series thus far to keep playing the way they remember.

What Fans Want: GamePro.com users sound off!

It would be nice if we can have our Mii's fight against the A.I. opponents and be able to unlock the older Punch-Out games.--fatface

Leveling system to power up your attacks, defense, and special moves.--VoiceOfReason

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weinymew

burn, this list blows chunks.................sike. I wanted to get the fanbitches riled upa little bit

partTimeNERD

good list, though I am most looking forward too FF13, sadly that game won't come out until 2010.

CoD4Rocks

Thanks Gamepro for getting me excited for GOW3 and FF13, thanks for my brain reminding me i cant play those games this year , sigh, anyway at least odst is coming out this year and maybe bioshock 2 but i doubt it ( i hope im wrong). Im actually really excited where AC2 goes with the story.

Toneman

What about Killzone 2? They're allready saying it's a Game Of The Year contender.

ZanonX

just buy the copy of final fantasy 13 in japan lol, you wont understand it but hell least you get to play it

ChokaDaChicken

I might have to dust off the old Wii, since it hasn't been used in a while, love them Zelda games baby!

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