The Thing was a great game. Much better than Gears of War. Little Big Planet is not overhyped. To paraphrase a pro wrestler that I can't remember at the moment. LBP is just "that d*mn good."
My most anticipated games: Whatever Hideo Kojima is going to do next, Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Gran Turismo 5, Alan Wake, Wii Sports Resort. Cave Story Wiiware.