I know it doesn't actually come out for consoles until next year but my most anticipated game is by far, Street Fighter IV. I'm already stocking up on Hori Fighting Sticks in anticipation of grinding those bastards down to the bone with hours upon hours and days upon days of fighting. Seriously.
As for 2008.
1. Mega Man 9 (Wii) - I'm completely down with the retro.
2. Battle Fantasia (360) - I'm expecting this to be an appetizer for SF4.
3. Dragon Quest IV (DS) - My favorite RPG that isn't a Lunar game.
4. Prince of Persia (360) - The gameplay is looking fantastic, looks to be this year's Assassin's Creed only better.
5. Chrono Trigger DS (DS) - I sided with Genesis during the 16-bit era, so I never played the original. I'm looking forward to seeing what all the hype was about.
In 2009 so far.
1. Street Fighter IV (360) - Hellz yeah!
2. Mass Effect 2 (360) - Hold the line, frag some more Geth and tap some more of that fine blue ass!
3. Dragon Quest IX (DS) - I know the series never evolves that much but it just never gets old for me.
4. Final Fantasy XIII (360) - Once again, I'd like to thank Square Enix for saving me about $600.
5. WWE Legends of WrestleMania (360) - Classic blue cage for the win!