Top PS3 Games for Christmas 2009 | Most Anticipated PS3 Games

As the Christmas season approaches, finding the best game for Christmas can be difficult. For owners of Sony's Playstation 3, this Christmas is looking to be especially bountiful. There are a number of amazing PS3 games available this Christmas 2009, possibly some of the best in the history of the console.

For shoppers looking to buy Christmas presents for gamers this season, here's a list of some of the top PS3 games out in 2009. Among the most anticipated titles are action, adventure, RPG, and FPS's, making it a good year for all stripes of gamer.

It looks like the Playstation 3 is having a banner resurgence after a rather rocky start.  New PS3 owners should look here for some of the best new PS3 games as they start building their library.

The sixth game in the Call of Duty series and a direct sequel to the smash hit COD4: Modern Ware, Modern Warefare 2 is destined to be one of the hottest games on the PS3 this Christmas. Featuring state of the art graphics, pulse pounding multi-player and a slew of modern day military weapons, this latest entry into the COD pantheon is top notch.

Featuring brilliant but often controversial writing, the Modern Warfare series has helped to bring a new level of modern cinematic artistry to gaming.  Although the bleak and realistic take on the modern war on terror might not be to everyone's liking, it is truly groundbreaking.  Without a doubt, one of the most interesting and compelling new games of 2009.

Only two words can describe Uncharted 2: Simply amazing.  This top tier action-adventure games returns players to the shoes of Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter who tends to get in over his head.  One of the best looking video games ever, this PS3 exclusive is turning heads.  The cover-based shoot 'em up game play is perfectly blended with lush environments and platforming and exploring elements to make players feel more like a devil may care adventurer than ever before.

Featuring an amazing cast of talented actors, Uncharted 2 often feels like a movie. Even when the cinemas have stopped and play has begun, the constant banter and loveable characters will keep even spectators involved in the game. Fans of Indiana Jones and other classic adventure films will agree: Uncharted 2 is one of the top PS3 games for Christmas 2009.

The second entry into the free running stealth and hand-to-hand combat game, Assassin's Creed 2 looks to fix the problems of the first. This time set in Renaissance era Italy, players will take the role of a noble assassin who tracks down, eliminates, and evades the capture of authorities. Featuring an innovative melee combat system, beautiful graphics, and the ability to use almost any part of the environment as a ledge, handhold, or hiding spot make Assassin's Creed one of the hottest Christmas games on the PS3 in 2009.

Don't miss out on this innovative sequel to the game that ushered in the world of go-anywhere, climb anywhere, kill anyone action game play.   Due out in mid-November, this is sure to be a major hit.

That's right, these platforming heroes are back. With all new weapons, levels, and plenty of fun, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction will be the number one family game out on the PS3 this Christmas. The loveable duo returns in this witty sequel.

Featuring all of the action packed gameplay that made the numerous previous entries in the series a hit, the latest Ratchet and Clank takes full advantage of all of the PS3's many features. The graphics are better than ever and kids will find the engaging storyline to be just as much fun as any computer animated movie in the theaters.

This PS3 strategy-RPG might have been released a bit earlier in the year, but it remains one of the best roleplaying games released in 2009.  Perfect for the gamer who's looking to take advantage of their free time over the holiday vacation, Valkyria Chronicles is an epic tale of war and magic in a world resembling 1940s Europe.

Featuring a unique mix of roleplaying, strategy, and even shooter elements, this amazing PS3 game is one of a kind.  Any RPG fan worth their salt will be excited to find Valkyria Chronicles under their tree this Christmas.

For the multiple system gamer this Christmas, check out other top games.  Xbox 360 owners can find out about some of the best games coming out on Microsoft's flagship console right here. Meanwhile, Nintendo DS fans can find out about some of the amazing holiday releases for this popular portable in this article.