Some blockbuster games will be released in the first six months of 2010, according to an industry expert.

Jamie Sefton, sector manager of Game Republic, said that many companies have delayed the release of some of their titles until next year, meaning that, in the next quarter, some "amazing" games will be hitting the shelves.

"I really think it is going to be an incredible time for gamers. What is most exciting is that you have the PlayStation motion controllers coming out and then Project Natal from Microsoft for the Xbox – which is happening towards the end of next year," he added.

Mr Sefton said that some titles to look out for in 2010 include Mass Effect 2, BioShock 2, God of War III and Super Mario Galaxy 2.

According to research by Experian Hitwise, UK internet searches for video games increased by 28 per cent immediately after the release of the much-hyped Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 in November.

The Nintendo Wii console has been an excellent entry into the console genre over in the last decade, according to an industry expert.

Eric Doyle, writing for ComputerWeekly.com, said that despite facing stiff competition from the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the Wii has "taken the world by storm".

"Reviewers mocked the Wii’s name and slated it as underpowered technology compared to the super-consoles it was up against. What they couldn’t have foreseen is the success of the software," he added.

Mr Doyle also commented that the Wii’s secret weapon is its clever remote control, which makes use of built-in motion sensors.

He added that with software such as Wii Fit leading the way by latching on to the health boom, each title seems to involve a new add-on with mats, balance boards and tennis racquet modifications all proving popular.

The popularity of the Wii was shown in the Christmas gaming charts, with six titles present in the top-ten of the all-formats category.

While an X Factor hopeful and a US rock band battled it out for Christmas number one in the music charts, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 stormed to the title in the gaming sector.

Holding onto the top-spot for the seventh consecutive week, Call of Duty looks like finishing the decade standing on top of the pile, according to the latest figures from Chart Track.

However, in a Rage Against the Machine-style comeback, Fifa 10 also proved to be a very popular title over the Christmas period and currently remains only 2,000 units behind the war shooter.

With the festive period seeing a jam-packed football calendar being played out, those who have caught the bug might want to give one of the sport’s biggest selling games a try.

Assassin’s Creed II moved up two places over the Christmas period to third in the charts, while Nintendo Wii’s big three of Wii Sports Resor, Wii Fit Plus and Super Mario Bros are all proving very popular among gaming fans.

All of the latest computer game consoles will prove popular Christmas presents this festive season, according to an industry expert.

Jamie Sefton, sector manager for professional video games network Game Republic, said that recent price drops will see consoles as one of the most popular presents this year.

“I can see all the consoles doing well – whether it is the Xbox 360, the Playstation 3, the Wii, or even the PC format. Particularly now that the prices have come down, it is really going to help shift the hardware from shops’ shelves,” he added.

Commenting on the most popular games which will be sitting under the Christmas tree, Mr Sefton said that Fifa 2010 “will do very well”, while Assassin’s Creed II and the new Super Mario Brothers game on the Wii will also be big sellers.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has also been the biggest selling game of 2009 and is expected to be very popular this Christmas.