1. Top Flight Titles are Coming into their Own -- Say what you will about any of the top flight titles out there right now such as Madden, NBA 2K or MLB: The Show. You can say how some might be getting stale and how others haven't realized their full potential yet...but you can't say top flight titles are bombing quality wise anymore, unless you want to be regarded as nothing more than a chicken little. Each game representing major sports brands is starting to really mature and come into it's own. The rest of this year is going to bring good game after good game, with a stray game or two wondering into the realm of greatness.
2. Mobile Gaming is breaking ground -- If you have a phone capable of mobile gaming or if you own an iPad...you likely already know this isn't a secret anymore. But anyone wanting to extend their sports gaming onto mobile platforms has nothing holding them back now. You can even buy and play popular text-sims in the Apple App Store now. Mobile gaming has never been so popular, or so good.
3. A lot of 'other' games out there -- Outside of the major brands, there are several other titles which are going to be making strong appearances in 2010. UFC is back for an encore, EA Sports MMA promises to be strong, Skate 3 is coming, and Gran Turismo 5 allegedly might actually be released this year (although I also heard a rumor about Aliens landing near Detroit as well from the same news source). Simply put, the titles which may or may not become staples are going to be numerous and of pretty high quality.

Chris is the Executive Editor of Operation Sports and maintains this blog on the site. He is also a native Oklahoman and avid storm chaser. You can follow him on Twitter @ChrisSnr.