LAST UPDATED: 05/08/09

 

BEST CATEGORY	AVG. METASCORE OF THE BEST
BEST SHOOTER : ACTION ADVENTURE	91.8
BEST WESTERN RPG	89.8
BEST FIGHTER	87.0
BEST SIMULATION RACER	86.3
BEST SHOOTER : WARTIME SETTING	86.2
BEST PUZZLE	86.2
BEST SANDBOX	85.4
BEST SPORT	85.4
BEST ARCADE RACER	85.4
BEST MUSIC / RHYTHM	85.0
BEST XBL ARCADE : SHMUP (SHOOT EM UP)	84.8
BEST XBL ARCADE : PLATFORMER	84.2
BEST DLC / EXPANSION PACK	83.7
BEST HORROR	83.0
BEST XBL ARCADE : ACTION / SHOOTER	83.0
BEST STRATEGY	81.4
BEST PLATFORMER : ACTION ADVENTURE	81.2
BEST COMPILATION	81.0
BEST FLIGHT SIMULATION	80.0
BEST JAPANESE RPG	79.4
BEST CASUAL / FAMILY	78.3

 

 

BEST SHOOTER : ACTION ADVENTURE

 

Gears of War 2

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Epic Games, Microsoft

11/07/08 US, 11/07/08 EU, 11/07/08 AU, TBA 2009 JP

The gears of war continue to turn as Marcus Fenix and his squad of Cogs go back into action in the sequel to Microsoft and developer Epic Games' blockbuster action title. Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in an increasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish Locust Horde for the survival of humanity. The game promises to be an epic saga of survival, loss, and retribution. Just as Gears of War set the standard for high-definition visuals, Gears of War 2 raises the bar even further with the amazing technological advances of Unreal Engine 3, delivering a bigger, badder, and more intense experience as the story continues.

 

BioShock

2K Games

08/21/07 US, 08/24/07 EU, 08/24/07 AU, 01/10/08 AS, 02/21/08 JP

Going beyond "run and gun corridors," "monster-closet AIs" and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and genetically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting unique items critical to your very survival. Upgrade your weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment. Genetically modify your body through dozens of Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city, empowering you with fantastic and often grotesque abilities. Explore a living world powered by Ecological A.I., where the inhabitants have interesting and consequential relationships with one another that impact your gameplay experience. Experience truly next generation graphics that vividly illustrate the forlorn art deco city, highlighted by the most detailed and realistic water effects ever developed in a video game. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture...or save them?

Halo 3

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Bungie, Microsoft

09/25/07 US, 09/25/07 SA, 09/25/07 EU, 09/25/07 AS, 09/26/07 EU, 09/27/07 JP

(Platinum Collection) 02/26/09 JP, (Classics) 03/20/09 EU

Halo 3 is the third game in the Halo Trilogy and provides the thrilling conclusion to the events begun in "Halo: Combat Evolved." Halo 3 will pick up where "Halo 2" left off. The Master Chief is returning to Earth to finish the fight. The Covenant occupation of Earth has uncovered a massive and ancient object beneath the African sands - an object who's secrets have yet to be revealed. Earth's forces are battered and beaten. The Master Chief's AI companion Cortana is still trapped in the clutches of the Gravemind - a horrifying Flood intelligence, and a civil war is raging in the heart of the Covenant. This is how the world ends...

Resident Evil 5 

Capcom

(BioHazard 5) 03/05/09 JP,

03/12/09 AU, 03/13/09 US, 03/13/09 EU

The biohazard threat has not ended: Just when it seemed that the menace of Resident Evil had been destroyed, along comes a new terror to send shivers down players' spines. Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, has followed the path of the evil literally around the globe. After joining a new organization, Chris heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is literally transforming the people and animals of the city into mindless, maddened creatures. He is joined by a new partner, Sheva Alomar, who lends her strength, intelligence and sharp-shooting skills to the mission. In order to survive, Chris and Sheva must work together to take on the challenges of discovering the truth behind this evil plot. Utilizing a revolutionary new 2-player co-op mode of gameplay, players assume control of either Chris or Sheva and experience Resident Evil in new ways. In Resident Evil 5, Capcom has players fearing the daylight as much as they have feared shadow in previous games.

Left 4 Dead

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Valve, EA

11/17/08 US, 11/20/08 AU, 11/21/08 EU, 01/22/09 JP

(Game of the Year Edition) 05/08/09 EU, 05/12/09 US

Fight together...or die alone. A new and highly virulent strain of the rabies virus emerges and spreads through the human population with frightening speed. The pandemic's victims become grotesquely disfigured, wildly violent psychopaths, attacking the uninfected on sight. One of the "lucky" few apparently immune to the sickness, you, unfortunately, are also trapped in a city crawling with thousands of the bloodthirsty Infacted. Together with a handful of fellow Survivors, you must fight your way to safety or die alone. A co-operative multiplayer action game from the makers of "Counter-Strike," Left 4 Dead is built atop the most advanced version of the Source Engine and introduces version 2 of Turtle Rock's artificial intelligence (A.I.) technology.

 

 

BEST WESTERN RPG

 

Fable II

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Lionhead Studios, Microsoft Game Studios

10/21/08 US, 10/23/08 AU, 10/24/08 EU, 12/18/08 JP

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 offers even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Fable II expands upon the scope and depth of the original by adding incredible new features and creating a wider, more complex kingdom of limitless choices and consequences. Players will have the option to play as a man or woman, get married, have children, and live a life of their own design -- all leading to different destinies.

 

Fallout 3

Bethesda Softworks

10/28/08 US, 10/31/08 AU, 10/31/08 EU, 12/04/08 JP

Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters. Every minute is a fight for survival against the terrors of the outside world - radiation, Super Mutants, and hostile mutated creatures. From Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation.

Vault 101 - Jewel of the Wastes. For 200 years, Vault 101 has faithfully served the surviving residents of Washington DC and its environs, now known as the Capital Wasteland. Though the global atomic war of 2077 left the US all but destroyed, the residents of Vault 101 enjoy a life free from the constant stress of the outside world. Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants are all no match for superior Vault-Tec engineering. Yet one fateful morning, you awake to find that your father has defied the Overseer and left the comfort and security afforded by Vault 101 for reasons unknown. Leaving the only home you've ever known, you emerge from the Vault into the harsh Wasteland sun to search for your father, and the truth.

 

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Raven Software, Activision

10/24/06 US, 11/01/06 AU, 11/03/06 EU

(Gold) 05/22/07 US, (Platinum Hits) 09/26/07 US

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action/RPG that features the largest roster of comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Players assume the roles of more than 20 Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain America, and through their actions determine the fate of both planet Earth and the Marvel universe revealed in one of multiple epilogues. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance offers total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.

 

Mass Effect

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

BioWare, Microsoft

11/16/07 AU, 11/20/07 US, 11/23/07 EU,

(Platinum 2-Disc Edition) 02/11/09 US, (Classics) 03/20/09 EU, 05/21/09 JP

"Mass Effect" will deliver an immersive, story-driven gameplay experience presented in a cinematic style with high production values, extraordinary levels of visual fidelity, incredible exploration and realistic digital actors. Players assume the role of an elite human Spectre agent, Commander Shepard, entrusted with keeping law and order in the galaxy. As they discover and explore the uncharted edges of the galaxy, they come closer to an overwhelming truth learning that the placid and serene universe they know is about to come to a violent end and that they are the only being who can stop it.

 

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Bethesda Softworks

03/20/06 US, 03/23/06 AU, 03/24/06 EU, 07/26/07 JP,

(Classics) 03/04/08 EU, (Platinum Collection) 07/10/08 JP

Demons are ravaging the world of Tamriel, and it is up to you so save it in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. You can try to restore the rightful ruler to the throne in this next-generation, first-person RPG. Choose from a variety of races and classes to create your own individual character. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion features over 1,000 non-player characters that eat, sleep, and complete their own objectives. You can explore an open-ended environment completing quests and eventually ridding the world of the marauding demons.

 

 

BEST FIGHTER

Dead or Alive 4

Team Ninja, Tecmo

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

12/29/05 US, 12/29/05 JP, 01/27/06 EU, 03/06/06 KO, 03/13/06 AU,

(Classics) 01/01/07 EU, (Platinum Hits) 03/08/07 US, (Platinum Collection)11/01/07 JP

Dead or Alive 4 defines the fighting experience on next generation consoles with the first tournament fighter on Xbox 360. Dead or Alive 4 once again raises the bar in both online and offline fighting, with 3D high definition graphics and sound, online capabilities via Xbox Live (featuring large scale global online tournaments, increased worldwide simultaneous online play, detailed scoreboards, clans and more), new incredible interactive stages, and an all star line-up of old and new favorite characters (with new costumes and storylines). The fighting system has been overhauled, allowing even more mastery and strategy of your favorite character, including the most complex DOA countering system yet!

Soulcalibur IV

Project Soul, Namco Bandai

07/29/08 US, 07/31/08 JP, 07/31/08 AU, 08/01/08 EU

From Namco's acclaimed weapon-based fighting series comes the fourth chapter in the series (and first for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3). Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV aims to be a definitive fighting game experience.

Set to finally reveal the origins of the Soulcalibur saga, the game features both new and familiar faces from across the galaxy who seeks the rival swords for their own goals. Continuing the tradition of breaking new boundaries, legendary Star Wars icons Darth Vader and Yoda invade the Soulcalibur universe to add a new layer of depth, challenge, and mystery. Also for the first time in the franchise, customized characters or original favorites can be taken online to challenge others for the top spot of this timeless series.

Street Fighter IV

Capcom

02/12/09 JP, 02/17/09 US, 02/19/09 AU, 02/20/09 EU

The long-awaited fourth entry in the Street Fighter series. Street Fighter IV features a mix of returning favorites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic Street Fighter 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes. Six-button controls for the game return, with a host of new special moves and features integrated into the input system. Mixing classic genre-defining game mechanics the franchise is known and loved for with all-new, never-before-seen gameplay systems, Street Fighter IV brings a brand new fighting game to fans the world over.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (XBLA)

Capcom

11/26/08 US, 11/29/08 EU

The Capcom arcade classic receives a whole new look with Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. Capcom maintains the integrity of the popular game by utilizing the original game code while upgrading the graphics with new artwork and high resolution 1080p images -- all of the art, from character animation to stage backgrounds, will be completely redrawn by Udon Entertainment, the company responsible for the official US Street Fighter series of comics. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix includes both online and offline competition for one to two players.

Virtua Fighter 5

SEGA

10/25/07 AU, 10/26/07 EU, 10/30/07 US, 12/06/07 JP, 12/07/07 KO,

(Platinum Collection) 01/15/09 JP

The fifth entry in SEGA's popular fighting game series, Virtua Fighter 5 features detailed stages from around the world where players face off in fast-moving martial arts battles against one of 17 characters, including two new characters who join the elite group of fighters. Players are given the opportunity to learn and employ the new "Offensive Move" technique to take down their opponents from different angles, adding a new dimension to the game. Virtua Fighter 5 also includes the ability to customize characters by selecting from four base costumes and a wide range of unlockable accessories and earnable items. As players win more tournaments they will not only earn costumes and accessories, but also prizes and in-game money that will allow them to buy items from the in-game shop.

For the Xbox 360 release, the game also features an online two-player versus mode via Xbox Live. Players will not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but also by competing for prizes and earning in-game money which allow them to buy many items at an in-game shop.

 

 

BEST MUSIC / RHYTHM

 

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Neversoft, RedOctane / Activision

10/28/07 US, 11/07/07 AU, 11/23/07 EU, 07/24/08 JP

Rock out to the third entry in in Red Octane's music series for guitar gods! Songs for Guitar Hero III include Barracuda by Heart, Sabotage by Beastie Boys, Rock And Roll All Nite by Kiss, and much more! In addition, players can experience an incredible number of added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status.

Also for the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans can thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The exclusive Gibson guitars include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a new button color design that is integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience.

Guitar Hero World Tour

Neversoft, Activision

10/26/08 US, 11/07/08 EU, 11/12/08 AU

Guitar Hero World Tour delivers more ways to play than ever before. Virtual musicians can live out their rock and roll fantasies by playing either a single instrument, or any combination of instruments, in addition to the full band experience.

In addition to all of the online gameplay modes from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero World Tour introduces Battle of the Bands mode which allows eight players to join online and challenge each other band-to-band to determine who is the best of the best. In the Band modes, up to four players can jam together, online or off, as they progress through the game, and in single-player Career Mode, players can jam on any of the instruments in branching venue progression enabling them to rock out in the order of their choice.

Lips

iNiS, Microsoft

11/18/08 US, 11/21/08 EU, 11/27/08 AU

Lips, a music franchise exclusively from Xbox 360, is the only singing game that offers wireless motion-sensitive microphones and the ability to sing from your own music collection. Start channeling your favorite pop star, because it's you, your friends and, most important, your music that makes Lips the world's ultimate party experience. Offering interactive motion-sensitive microphones to make your party rock all night long, Lips encourages players to toss apprehensions out the window and join the party.

Rock Band

Harmonix, MTV Games

11/20/07 US, 05/23/08 EU, 11/07/08 AU

Rock Band allows gamers to perform music from the world's biggest rock artists with their friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity. Built on deals with the world's biggest record labels and music publishers, the music featured in Rock Band spans all genres of rock and include many of the master recordings from the biggest songs and artists of all time.

Rock Band 2

Harmonix, MTV Games

09/14/08 US, 11/21/08 EU

With the original Rock Band title providing millions of players with a new way to interact with the music and artists they love, Rock Band 2 builds upon its core band foundation to offer an unparalleled, deeper, dynamic gameplay experience.

Rock Band 2 is set to revolutionize music gaming with the ability to export most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc, Online World Tour, daily Battle-Of-The Band Tournaments, Auto-Calibration to eliminate TV lag, wireless drums, quieter, velocity sensitive drum heads, support for up to three cymbals (sold separately), advanced voice detection technology, No Fail Mode, and a real Drum Trainer. Rock Band 2's massive list of innovations also includes the ability to export your in-game band avatar to the internet and order custom Rock Band merchandise including apparel and figures. 

 

 

BEST SHOOTER : WARTIME SETTING

 

Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare

Infinity Ward, Activision

11/05/07 US, 11/07/07 AU, 11/09/07 EU, 12/27/07 JP

(Game of the Year Edition) 04/01/08 US, 04/11/08 EU, 07/10/08 JP

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world. As both a U.S. Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory. The epic title also delivers an added depth of multiplayer action providing online fans an all-new community of persistent, addictive and customizable gameplay.

 

Call of Duty : World at War

Treyarch, Activision

11/10/08 US, 11/12/08 AU, 11/14/08 EU

Utilizing the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War throws out the rulebook of war to transform WWII combat through a new enemy, new tactics and an uncensored experience of the climatic battles that gripped a generation. As U.S. Marines and Russian soldiers, players employ new features like cooperative gameplay, and weapons such as the flamethrower in the most chaotic and cinematically intense experience to date. Call of Duty: World at War introduces co-operative play, bringing fresh meaning to the "No One Fights Alone" mantra with up to four-players online for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, or two-player local split-screen on consoles. Nintendo Wii will also support a unique co-op mode for two players. For the first time ever players can experience harrowing single-player missions together for greater camaraderie and tactical execution. The co-op campaign allows players to rank up and unlock perks in competitive multiplayer by completing challenges and earning experience points, adding continuous re-playability and team-based gameplay. Whether playing competitively or cooperatively, if players are online with Call of Duty: World at War they always gain experience points. Based on a player's experience rank and rank of the player's friends, Call of Duty: World at War scales dynamically to provide a deeper level of challenge.

 

Far Cry 2

Ubisoft

10/21/08 US, 10/23/08 AU, 10/24/08 EU, 11/27/08 JP

Caught between two rival factions in war-torn Africa, you are sent to take out "The Jackal," a mysterious character who has rekindled the conflict between the warlords, jeopardizing thousands of lives. In order to fulfil your mission you will have to play the factions against each other, identify and exploit your their weaknesses, and neutralize their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion, cunning and, of course, brute force. Real-time story telling, systemic auto-healing, minimal in-game interface are just few of the features that make you feel the tension of being alone against barbarous warlords that threaten thousands of innocent lives. Choose from a wide range of weapons to make your way to your primary target. Meet the fight head-on with your machine-gun, go berserk with your machete or make stealth kills as a Sniper. If you feel that the atmosphere is not warm enough, light up your flamethrower and let your enemies and everything around them feel the heat.

 

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2

Ubisoft

03/06/07 US, 03/08/07 AU, 03/09/07 EU, 06/29/07 AS, 07/12/07 JP

(Legacy Edition) 03/03/08 AU, 04/18/08 EU

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 builds off of the events in the first game and places gamers in control of the U.S. military's elite fighting unit, the Ghosts. In the year 2014, the rising conflict between Mexican loyalists and insurgent rebel forces has thrown Mexico into full-scale civil war. Under the command of Captain Scott Mitchell, the Ghosts are called upon to face an imminent threat to the United States.

 

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

Ubisoft

03/18/08 US, 03/20/08 AU, 03/20/08 EU, 04/24/08 JP

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - the sequel to the award-winning next-generation first-person shooter - returns to Sin City. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is your last chance to rescue America's sexiest city from an escalating terrorist siege that will force you into heart-pounding action from beginning to end. The best are back and this time winner takes all.

 

 

BEST SANDBOX

 

Bully: Scholarship Edition

2K Games

03/04/08 US, 03/07/08 EU, 03/07/08 AU, 07/24/08 JP

Both the Wii and Xbox 360 versions retain the wit and deep gameplay of the previously released PS2 title "Bully" and boasts additional new content. Bully: Scholarship Edition takes place in the fictional New England boarding school of Bullworth Academy and tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Capturing the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence perfectly, Bully: Scholarship Edition pulls the player into its cinematic and engrossing world.

 

Crackdown

RealTime Worlds, Microsoft Game Studios

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

02/20/07 US, 02/20/07 SA,

(Riot Act) 02/22/07 JP, 02/22/07 AU, 02/23/07 EU,

Riot Act (Platinum Collection) 03/06/08 JP

Enforce justice by any means necessary in a crime-ridden urban center built to encourage the exploration of the full width, depth, and height of the city. Coupled with co-op gameplay, a first for the genre, and an interactive world where nearly anything can be used as a weapon, create a volatile cocktail of action as you clean up the streets. All strategies and tactics are acceptable provided you reclaim the streets by unleashing the awesome potential inside each Agent. As you develop and hone your gameplay skills, your Agent's genetic tendencies will increase. Run at dazzling speeds, take death-defying leaps, perform impossible vehicular maneuvers, move massive objects, and deliver bone-crushing blows. Low on ammo? No problem. Thanks to an amazing amount of props and a deep physics system, use whatever you can get your hands on as weapons, trashcans, vehicles, even people to clean the streets of crime. From its initial concept to its final design, Real Time Worlds focused on delivering dynamic, engaging, cooperative gameplay for double the carnage, action, and intensity. Wage war on the syndicates by taking part in high-octane chases on foot and on wheels while using any appropriate route along, around, across, over, under, or through the environment.

 

Dead Rising

Capcom

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

08/08/06 US, 09/08/06 EU, 09/14/06 AU, 09/28/06 JP

(Platinum Collection) 06/14/07 JP

Frank West is a freelance photojournalist on the hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. He travels to a small suburban town in pursuit of a hot lead, only to find that it's been overrun with zombies. What a way to start an assignment. Frank heads for the local shopping mall, assuming that he'll be safe there, but the zombies have taken over the place. Now it's up to you to help Frank survive this onslaught of the undead, using everything you can find in the mall to help fight off the bloodthirsty mob and search for the truth behind this horrendous epidemic. With an open, free environment, you'll be able to explore plenty of areas both inside and outside the mall. Zombies come in never-ending waves, so be prepared to use the endless supply of vehicles, makeshift weapons and more against these former humans. A real-time system means that key events happen at certain times, so you need to pay attention. You can even use Frank's photojournalistic skills to capture the mayhem on film for posterity - if anyone is left, that is.

 

Grand Theft Auto IV

Rockstar Games

04/29/08 US, 04/29/08 EU, 04/29/08 AU, 10/30/08 JP

For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

 

Saints Row 2

Volition, THQ

10/14/08 US, 10/16/08 AU, 10/17/08 EU, 12/04/08 JP

Saints Row 2 is set years after the original Saints Row in a Stilwater both familiar and strange. The explosive conclusion to Saints Row has left the player wounded, betrayed and thirsty for revenge, and now it's time to take back the city that has forgotten him. A sequel to the first open-world title on next-generation consoles, Saints Row 2 features all new customization options, including gender, age, voice, crib and gang customization. The sandbox just got larger with a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, offering all new locations to explore with new vehicles, including motorcycles, boats, helicopters and planes. Saints Row 2 is playable online in 2-player co-op through the entire single-player campaign or in the all new open-world competitive multiplayer mode never before seen in the genre.

 

 

BEST JAPANESE RPG

 

Blue Dragon

Mistwalker, Microsoft Game Studios

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

12/07/06 JP, 08/24/07 EU, 08/28/07 US, 08/30/07 AU,

(Platinum Collection) 11/01/07 JP

Famed game producer Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker game studio and developer Artoon present the highly anticipated Xbox 360-exclusive Blue Dragon. Featuring the character design of Akira Toriyama (who designed Dragon Ball Z) and music by Nobuo Uematsu (the composer for Final Fantasy), Blue Dragon is an epic RPG centered on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends. These unlikely heroes possess miraculous strength and magical power to control phantom shadows that mirror the actions of their masters.

Shu and company must use their shadows as weapons as they battle the evil forces and an antiquated human race of people who command a magical power thought to have perished long ago. Shu and friends must wield their skills to save their world from impending doom. Encountering various people on a planet with numerous ancient ruins, the characters and their shadows travel through a world full of mysteries and illusions, where the slightest touch can cause reactions of unparalleled magnitude.

Eternal Sonata

Tri-Crescendo, Namco Bandai

(Trusty Bell: Chopin no Yume) 06/14/07 JP, 06/27/07 KO,

09/17/07 US, 10/19/07 EU, 11/15/07 AU

Eternal Sonata follows the adventures of famed composer Frederic Chopin as he travels through his own dream world filled with colorful characters and stunning locales. In a land where music influences both combat and exploration, Chopin sets out on a journey not only of self-discovery, but also one of redemption.

Utilizing a combat system that rewards players for careful battle coordination, Chopin and his allies can unleash devastating combo attacks for even more damage while on the battlefield. To add even more depth, combat is also influenced by the powers of light and darkness. Depending on whether enemies or heroes are in the light or darkness, their attacks, abilities, and even physical forms might undergo massive changes, adding a whole new dimension of variety to every encounter. Will Chopin learn the secrets of the mysterious world he finds himself in? Will the powers of evil forever cast a shadow of darkness over the land? The curtain is about to rise on a symphony of epic scope and scale... and the answers to those questions lie between the notes of dreams and reality.

Lost Odyssey

Mistwalker, Microsoft

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

12/06/07 JP, 01/24/08 AS, 02/07/08 AU, 02/12/08 US, 02/29/08 EU,

(Platinum Collection) 11/06/08 JP

The second of two epic RPG projects for Microsoft by Mistwalker, the studio founded by Square-Enix's Hironobu Sakaguchi. You play as Kaim, a man who's been sentenced to live for 1,000 years. The game's storyline takes you through Kaim's life as he lives through multiple generations, becomes a part of many families, falls in and out of love and gets into conflicts. All this is set in a world that is on the verge of a "mystical industrial revolution," where mankind has attained dark powers.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope

tri-Ace, Square Enix

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

02/19/09 JP, 02/19/09 AS, 02/23/09 US, 06/05/09 EU, 06/04/09 AU

Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the fourth entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series, the long-awaited continuation of the celebrated science fiction and fantasy RPG series. This prequel set during the aftermath of World War III combines sci-fi and fantasy elements spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the Star Ocean universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, introducing amazing graphics and next-gen visual effects.

Tales of Vesperia

Namco Bandai

08/07/08 JP, 08/26/08 US, 06/26/09 EU

The debut of the Tales series on the Xbox 360, Tales of Vesperia is set in a world reliant on a mysterious ancient technology known as Blastia. The game follows former knight Yuri as he delves into a shadowy plot to use these magical devices to control civilization, or destroy it.

The game makes significant additions to the series' trademark real-time combat system, allowing players to do battle in massive battlefields and learn new special attacks that are tied to individual weapons. New finishing blows allow players to take down enemies in a single hit with correctly timed button combinations, while mission-based battles increase the variety of each encounter as players gain unique items by fulfilling various battle objectives. Players can also use materials collected by successfully executing finishing moves to craft rare and unique equipment for their characters.

 

 

BEST SPORT

FIFA 09

EA

10/02/08 AU, 10/03/08 EU, 10/13/08 US, 12/18/08 JP

Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Powered by the third generation of the EA SPORTS football engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it. With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.

NBA 2K9

2K Games

10/07/08 US, 10/10/08 EU, 10/10/08 AU, 03/26/09 JP

It's once again time to drive the lane with this 2008 edition of 2K Sports' b-ball game. NBA 2K9 is the premier basketball game for serious players, delivering a realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation basketball experience. This year's edition features an advanced version of the revolutionary Shot Stick control system, allowing you to change your shots in mid-air. And with Association 2.0, you'll have access to all the latest rumors, trades, scores news stories and more. New features also include new mini-game drills , drastically improved HD visuals, a new broadcast team with Clark Kellogg, Cheryl Miller and Kevin Harlan, and more online features than ever before.

NHL 09

EA

09/09/08 US, 09/12/08 EU, 09/25/08 AU

EA aims to light the lamp again with the '09 edition of its annual hockey game. NHL 09 brings Be A Pro to the ice, allowing gamers to step on the ice as themselves through a dynamic camera angle. In Be A Pro Mode you will earn your own hockey card as you progress from the AHL to the NHL.

The Skill Stick system from the past two NHL games evolves yet again in NHL 09 to bring precision control to the defensive side of the puck. The all new defensive skill stick gives you 360° control over your stick's movement. Block passing lanes, poke check more effectively and for the first time ever, lift an opponent's stick to prevent a shot.

Skate 2

EA

01/21/09 US, 01/22/09 AU, 01/23/09 EU, 02/12/09 JP

Skate 2 brings gamers to New San Vanelona, a city that's been rebuilt after an unspeakable disaster five years ago. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, players are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the skate scene. Now with the ability to get off-board and move objects around, gamers can create their own epic spots and challenges which can then be uploaded, shared and experienced by others around the world.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09

EA

08/26/08 US, 08/28/08 AU, 08/29/08 EU, 09/25/08 JP

Tiger Woods' coach is now your coach! In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, Hank Haney will be there from the start to assess your skills, help you tune your clubs and give you feedback after every round as you attempt to climb the leaderboards and win the FedExCup. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 is a highly adaptable game that allows both the rookie and the seasoned veteran the ability to have a personalized and customized day on the links. This year's game also features enhancements to the online experience with a highly integrated EA Sports GamerNet experience as well as an all-new online engine powering Simultaneous Play.

 

 

BEST STRATEGY

Civilization Revolution

Firaxis, 2K Games

06/13/08 AU, 06/13/08 EU, 07/08/08 US, 12/25/08 JP

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution offers players a chance to experience the epic empire-building world of Civilization in an all new accessible, visually immersive, and action-packed world specifically designed for the console and handheld gamer. There are 16 civilizations to master and lead to victory, with an array of famous historical leaders to play as or compete against, and accessible maps and streamlined time scale for quicker games, intense combat, and constant action.

In multiplayer mode, players will compete for world conquest and glory among their peers as they battle in teams, head-to-head or epic free-for-all matches. In addition, auto-matching, ranked games, leaderboards, achievements, downloadable extra content and integrated video and voice chat make the online play more versatile and fun than any previous version of Civilization and will allow players to see where they stand against the competition. Finally, the position of ruler of the world can be settled online.

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

EA

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

05/08/07 US, 05/10/07 AU, 05/11/07 EU,

(Classics) 11/01/08 EU

Command & Conquer 3 gets the series back to its roots in the Tiberium universe, with new gameplay features that rewards players for their own unique play styles. Beyond the new story and gameplay tweaks, added new features include voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes.

It is 2047 and the stakes could not be higher. Tiberium -- a self-replicating alien substance that has infected the Earth -- is spreading like a radioactive ice age. The GDI, a high-tech alliance of the world's most advanced nations, is fighting to contain Tiberium, but Kane, the megalomaniacal leader of The Brotherhood of NOD has other plans for Earth. Kane's secret society turned superpower is bent on using Tiberium to take control and transform humanity into his twisted vision of the future. All-out war rages over Tiberium and the fate of the planet rests in the balance.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

EA

11/11/08 US, 11/13/08 AU, 11/14/08 EU

Return to the Red Alert continuity of the esteemed Command & Conquer RTS franchise in this full-fledged series sequel. Red Alert 3 breaks new ground in the RTS genre, featuring a fully co-operative campaign while bringing back the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.

In Red Alert 3, the desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia. The time travel mission goes awry, creating an alternate timeline where technology has followed an entirely different evolution, a new superpower has been thrust on to the world stage, and World War III is raging. The Empire of the Rising Sun has risen in the East, making World War III a three-way struggle between the Soviets, the Allies, and the Empire with armies fielding wacky and wonderful weapons and technologies like Tesla coils, heavily armed War Blimps, teleportation, armored bears, intelligent dolphins, floating island fortresses, and transforming tanks.

Halo Wars

Ensemble Studios, Microsoft

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

02/26/09 JP, 02/26/09 AU, 02/27/09 EU

A strategy game based on the Halo universe, Halo Wars immerses you in an early period of the storied Halo universe, allowing you to experience events leading up to the first Halo title. With the guidance of Serina, a spirited artificial intelligence (A.I.) persona, direct legions of UNSC soldiers, Warthogs, Scorpions, and more, each group having its own strengths and uses in battle. Adventurous commanders can also call upon ancient Forerunner technology, if they are fortunate enough to find it hidden throughout the battlefield.

In campaign mode, command the armies of the UNSC warship Spirit of Fire, with familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. Covenant forces are also waiting for you to lead them into battle in multiplayer skirmishes via the New Xbox Experience. Call upon an arsenal of new and familiar Covenant units such as Grunts, Elites, Ghosts, and even Scarabs to defeat foes on the battlefield.

Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise

Rare, Microsoft

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

09/02/08 US, 09/02/08 KO, 09/05/08 EU, 09/11/08 JP, 09/11/08 AU

The original Rare Ltd. team behind Viva Piñata has reunited to bring gamers Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise, the newest piñata adventure that invites gamers to return to magical Piñata Island. Unfortunately, not all is well on the island, as Professor Pester along with his gang of Ruffians have wiped out Pinata Central's computer records, which poses a threat to parties everywhere. To help Pinata Central, players must gradually rebuild the computer database by sending Piñatas at full candiosity to parties all around the world. While thwarting Professor Pester's evil plot, players still build and maintain piñata gardens - using their creativity and imagination to attract, trap, protect, train and manage more than 100 different Piñata species.

 

 

BEST HORROR

 

Condemned: Criminal Origins

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Monolith Productions, SEGA

11/16/05 US, 12/02/05 EU, 08/31/06 JP

You are FBI agent Ethan Thomas, whose pursuit of relentless serial killers leads him through detailed urban environments filled with terrifyingly real sociopaths who lurk on the periphery of humanity. Gruesome weapons can be fashioned by clever players from the environment: paper-cutter handles, wooden planks and lead pipes ripped from walls can all be used to attack opponents. But watch your step, as enemies don't merely run at you; they find an appropriately powerful weapon to attack with and then hide in the shadows, waiting for an open opportunity to strike.

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Monolith Productions, SEGA

03/11/08 US, 03/27/08 AU, 04/04/08 EU

Players will assume the identity of Ethan Thomas, former Serial Crimes Unit investigator, who has been called back to duty to track down his missing partner. The disturbing events from Ethan's past have left him a broken man - a desperate burnout drifting aimlessly through society in an inexplicable decline. Fighting inner demons throughout his one-man investigation into a sinister conspiracy, Ethan will need to use anything and everything in the environment to survive as he unravels the mysteries shrouding the city in darkness.

Dead Space

EA

10/13/08 US, 10/23/08 AU, 10/24/08 EU

Gamers step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the atmosphere is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. In Dead Space, players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke - an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications systems aboard a deep space mining ship. It is not long before Isaac awakes to a living nightmare when he learns that the ship's crew has been ravaged by a vicious alien infestation. He must fight through the dead silence and darkness of deep space to stay alive.

F.E.A.R.

Monolith Productions, Warner Bros.

10/31/06 US, 11/10/06 EU, 11/10/06 AU

F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault and Recon) is a first-person close-quarters combat game for the PC. The story begins when a paramilitary force infiltrates a multi-billion dollar aerospace compound, and the government responds by sending in Special Forces. The group loses contact with the government when an eerie signal interrupts radio communications--and when that interference subsides moments later, the team has been destroyed. That's where you come in. As part of a classified strike team created to deal with threats no one else can handle, your mission is simple: eliminate the intruders at any cost, determine the origin of the signal, and contain the potential crisis before it gets out of control.

This 360 version features brand new single player content, as well as brand new multiplayer content created to fully utilize Xbox Live.

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Monolith Productions, Warner Bros.

02/10/09 US, 02/13/09 AU, 02/13/09 EU, Q3 2009 JP

The second heart-stopping shooter by Monolith (after F.E.A.R.) continues the spine-tingling supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. At the center of the calamity is the mysterious Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that has spiraled completely out of control. Now that she has been loosed upon the world, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Although this game is technically a follow-up to F.E.A.R., the game will not carry the F.E.A.R. franchise name due to a shift in publishers -- instead, it will feature a new name for its frights. This next-gen entry is being developed separately yet concurrently with its PC twin of terror.

 

 

BEST DLC / EXPANSION PACKS

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

EA

06/23/08 US, 06/26/08 AU, 06/27/08 EU

An expansion pack to C&C3, Kane's Wrath returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign. The expansion allows players to experience a new story that spans 20 years - from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond. The story is told through a new set of high-definition live action video sequences starring a celebrity cast.

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath also features a new strategic layer to gameplay that allows players to establish bases, build customized armies, and attack their enemies on a global scale - and then dive into the frenzied tactical combat where their skills as a commander will make the difference in battle. The game introduces six new sub-factions and a wealth of new units, structures, and powers to the armies of the Global Defense Initiative, the Brotherhood of Nod, and the enigmatic alien Scrin.

 

Fallout 3: Broken Steel

Bethesda Softworks

05/05/09 US / EU

Join the ranks of the Brotherhood of Steel and rid the Capital Wasteland of the Enclave remnants once and for all. Continues the adventure past the main quest.

 

Fallout 3: Point Lookout

Bethesda Softworks

23/06/09 US / EU

Fallout 3 -- Point Lookout is the fourth action-packed expansion for Fallout 3.

Explore a massive new swampland area filled with new quests and content.

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Rockstar Games

02/17/09 US, 02/17/09 AU, 02/17/09 EU

Continue to chase the American dream with the first downloadable expansion pack to the blockbuster fourth Grand Theft Auto franchise entry. Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV. Also in this expansion pack are new missions offering an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City, new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles, and a diverse soundtrack with additional music -- all with the incredible production values that are the trademarks of Grand Theft Auto.

The Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned expansion pack is available as a downloadable product on Xbox Live Arcade. Gamers can also keep an eye out for Xbox Live Marketplace token cards available at select retail outlets.

 

The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles

Bethesda Softworks

10/16/07 US, 11/23/07 EU, 11/23/07 AU

The second full expansion pack to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The Shivering Isles allows players to explore The Isles of Mania and Dementia. Players will be able to reach the Shivering Isles through a door on an island that appears in Niben Bay near Bravil. The expansion will extend Oblivion's gameplay for another 30+ hours, and includes new quests, creatures, and dungeons. Among the new monsters are the Gatekeeper, a collection of bodyparts that have been stitched together, and the Knights of the Order, made up of tree roots.

The retail version of this expansion pack (which was put to disc after the content was originally released for download on Xbox Live) allows gamers to play the award-winning expansion to the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, without accessing Xbox Live online entertainment network. The retail disc also includes the previously released The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine.

 

 

BEST PUZZLE

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Rare, Microsoft

11/12/08 US, 11/14/08 EU, 11/20/08 AU, 12/11/08 JP

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts embraces new and old fans alike, as the famous bear and bird duo return! High-definition graphics, user-created content and online gameplay are just three of the many advances people of all ages and skill levels will discover as they embark on their adventure.

The Lord of the Games (aka LOG) is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty), and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain. Claiming to have created every video game ever made, LOG has built the game worlds in which the contest's challenges take place. Banjo must complete LOG's challenges to win, while Grunty tries to stop him using every method her devious mind can muster. Throughout their adventure, players create their own abilities by building vehicles for Banjo to pilot over land, sea and air. Vehicle parts, which range from simple devices such as engines and wheels to more unusual equipment such as springs and egg guns, are earned and collected throughout the game. Players use their imagination to combine parts in any order to create whatever vehicle they choose.

Braid (XBLA)

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Number None Inc.

08/06/08 US / EU / JP

Braid is a platformer/puzzle game with unique elements that aim to provide a mind-expanding, filler-free experience. The player journeys across seven worlds to rescue a princess; in each world, time behaves in its own peculiar way. The player must cleverly manipulate the flow of time to solve puzzles.

Poker Smash (XBLA)

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Void Star Creations

02/06/08 US  / EU / JP

An action packed puzzle game with next-gen 3D graphics, Poker Smash is a blazing fast puzzle game with a poker twist.

In Poker Smash, players rush to clear rows of cards by arranging them into poker hands. To keep things interesting Poker Smash offers card-blasting bombs and a super slow-motion trigger for players caught in a bind.

The game features over 30 minutes of original music set against stunning visuals, and contains seven unique game modes, including: action, timed, puzzle, practice, custom playlist, split screen head-to-head and multiplayer tournaments. For the Achievement junkies, Poker Smash contains 12 Achievements with a total of 200 points, including: Score of the Gods, which requires gamers to reach 1,000,000 points; The Thinker, which requires gamers to unlock all puzzle groups; and Pack Rat, which is awarded after gamers unlock all 11 in-game themes.

Portal: Still Alive (XBLA)

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Valve, Microsoft

10/22/08 US / JP / EU

Portal: Still Alive features the full award-winning Portal single-player game from Valve plus a new challenge mode.

A unique take on puzzle gameplay by the makers of Half-Life. Portal is unique that changes how players approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in a given environment in a manner similar to how the Gravity Gun changed our approach to how an object may be leveraged in any given situation. Solve physical puzzles and challenges by opening portals to maneuvering objects, and yourself, through space.

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (XBLA)

Infinite Interactive, D3 Publisher

09/19/0 JP,

10/10/07 US / EU

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords challenges players to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero in order to save the land of Etheria from evil Lord Bane. To advance their character, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three gameplay modes. Single-player allows gamers to battle against the AI as they embark on over 150 quests. Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests. Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents-- victory will advance the player's hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more, ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn.

 

 

BEST PLATFORMER : ACTION ADVENTURE

Assassin's Creed

Ubisoft

11/13/07 US, 11/16/07 EU, 11/21/07 AU, 11/29/07 JP,

(Classics) 09/05/08 EU, (Platinum Collection) 11/06/08 JP

From the team that brought the world Prince of Persia and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell comes a sophisticated new franchise utilizing the power of next-gen technology for its complex action.

The setting is 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You, Altair, intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. You are an Assassin, a warrior shrouded in secrecy and feared for your ruthlessness. Your actions can throw your immediate environment into chaos, and your existence will shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

Devil May Cry 4

Capcom

01/31/08 JP, 02/05/08 US, 02/07/08 AU, 02/08/08 EU

Long ago the Dark Knight Sparda rebelled against the dark emperor and waged a one-man war to save humanity. Thousands of years later, a religious organization worships this renowned savior and has taken it upon themselves to rid the world of all evil. Residing in Fortuna, this organization is known as the "Order of the Sword," and is made up of an elite group of "Holy Knights." One day a young knight named Nero witnesses Sparda's legendary son Dante slaughter his fellow warriors. Has the renowned devil hunter turned his back on mankind? What does this encounter mean for these two individuals?

In Devil May Cry 4, players control the formidable Nero who comes to grips with his newly found power as his beliefs and allegiance are tested. Continuing the legacy of fast paced action synonymous with the series, Devil May Cry 4 pushes the envelope of excellence even further with the inclusion of a new combat system that incorporates Nero's "Devil Bringer." This new feature has players delivering overwhelming damage to enemies with non-stop combos, while gaining new power for Nero's right arm. With the PlayStation 3 system's advanced graphical capabilities, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Amazing visual effects and dynamic action coupled with a complex storyline, provides the very cool, slick and stylish attitude that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

Kameo: Elements of Power

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Rare, Microsoft Game Studios

11/07/05 US, 12/02/05 EU, 02/02/06 JP, 02/25/06 KO, 10/13/06 EU

Blending the heady thrills of exploration and puzzle-solving with the adrenaline rush of real-time 3D battles, Kameo: Elements of Power is an ambitious title from the makers of GoldenEye and Banjo-Kazooie. The concept mixes combat action with creature transformations, letting the title's female star morph into monsters and use their special powers against others as Kameo searches out and battles ever-present evil. The Xbox 360 game also features multiplayer co-op play, both online and offline.

Originally scheduled for release on Xbox in 2003 (after the GameCube version was cancelled), Kameo for Xbox was moved to the console's successor, the Xbox 360.

Ninja Gaiden II

Team Ninja, Tecmo/Microsoft

06/03/08 US, 06/05/08 JP, 06/06/08 EU, 06/12/08 AU

The sequel to the blockbuster action game by Tecmo's heralded Team Ninja. Gamers must guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Armed with an assortment of ninja weaponry, players must help Ryu skillfully maneuver through a world fraught with peril and danger. Running on an entirely new gameplay engine, Ninja Gaiden 2 evolves the action in the sequel with an auto-generation health system, new enemies and locales, and thrilling combat built upon an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry.

Prince of Persia

Ubisoft

12/02/08 US, 12/04/08 AU, 12/05/08 EU, 12/18/08 JP

Escape to experience the new fantasy world of ancient Persia. Masterful storytelling and sprawling environments deliver a brand new adventure that re-opens the Prince of Persia saga. Now you have the freedom to determine how the game evolves in this non-linear adventure. Players will decide how they unfold the storyline by choosing their path in the open-ended world.

In this strange land, your rogue warrior must utilize all of his skills, along with a whole new combat system, to battle Ahriman's corrupted lieutenants to heal the land from the dark Corruption and restore the light. Also, history;s greatest ally is revealed in the form of Elika, a dynamic AI companion who joins the Prince in his fight to save the world. Gifted with magical powers, she interacts with the player in combat, acrobatics and puzzle-solving, enabling the Prince to reach new heights of deadly high-flying artistry through special duo acrobatic moves or devastating fighting combo attacks.

 

 

BEST FLIGHT SIMULATION

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Namco Bandai

10/23/07 US, 11/01/07 JP, 11/23/07 EU, 12/13/07 AU,

(Platinum Collection) 11/06/08 JP

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation takes air combat warfare to new heights as it boasts the new "Dynamic Operation System" where massive battles unfold on a "living battlefield," as up to six independent land, sea or air conflicts can break out at any time at multiple locations as allies and enemies clash in real-time. Players can experience the realism of war when battlefields come alive with engagingly authentic audio and visual effects: thundering explosions, dense vapor trails of air to air missiles, piercing machine gun fire, booming anti-aircraft artillery fire, mid-air explosions, gigantic columns of black smoke and more.

Prove your supremacy on a global scale as you pilot highly detailed, authentic aircraft online via Xbox Live. For an all out worldwide battle for the sky, players can choose from a variety of different online modes including the death match and team death match style game modes. Or they can team up with friends to play in co-op, where players combine strategy and skill to work together to take on computer-controlled adversaries.

 

 

BEST ARCADE RACER

Burnout Paradise

Criterion Games, EA

01/22/08 US, 01/25/08 EU, 02/07/08 AU, 02/21/08 JP,

(Ultimate Box) 02/05/09 JP, 02/06/09 EU, 02/06/09 US

The fifth entry in the gonzo racing series, Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Gone is the need to jump in and out of menus and aimlessly search for fun like many open world games; in Burnout Paradise, every inch of the world is built to deliver heart-stopping Burnout-style gameplay. Every intersection is a potential crash junction and every alleyway is an opportunity to rack up moving violations. Feel the adrenaline course through your veins as you take to the road for the first time in Paradise City, where the action is all around you. Explore the city, discover events, and look for the best opportunities to crash, jump and pull signature takedowns. In Burnout Paradise you are given the keys to the city, but it's up to you to earn the keys to the meanest and most dangerous cars on the street, and earn your Burnout license.

Burnout Revenge

Criterion Games, EA

03/07/06 US, 03/17/06 EU, 03/23/06 JP,

(Platinum Collection) 03/15/07 JP

A next-generation version of Criterion's breakthrough racing series. The hopped-up Xbox 360 version features new Xbox Live features, including online downloadable replays and the Live Revenge feature for following your rivals so you can see how well they're doing and how much they deserve you to come after them. Tracks have been retouched to make use of the Xbox 360's power, and the crash and explosion effects have been pumped up, allowing you to literally rip cars to shreds in the most explosive crashes in the series' history.

Need for Speed Most Wanted

EA

11/16/05 US, 12/02/05 EU, 12/10/05 JP,

(Platinum Collection) 11/02/06 US

The new speedster in EA's successful series combines the tuner customization of Need for Speed Underground with an expanded take on the police chases of the Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit series. The game will feature a Rap Sheet option that works hand in hand with a player's street reputation as they move up from the "Black List" to the A-List. Users will also be able to go head-to-head with their opponents while simultaneously trying to avoid more than six different police cars at once through a dynamically changing open-ended world. Get your car peaked for outrunning the cops by customizing your muscle cars, supercars, tuners, and sports cars.

Pure

Black Rock Studios, Disney Interactive Studios

09/23/08 US, 09/26/08 EU, 10/02/08 AU,

(Extreme Racing: Pure) 06/25/09 JP

Designed by the speed fanatics who have brought gamers such hits as ATV Off-Road Fury and MotoGP, Pure is the new racing phenomenon that gives gamers the raw thrills of off-road, extreme quad racing. Expect big air, ballsy tricks, mass-crush online play for up to 16 racers, and no end to the mayhem.

Test Drive Unlimited

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Eden Games, Atari

09/05/06 US, 09/08/06 EU, 09/21/06 AU,

(Classics) 01/01/07 EU, 04/26/07 JP, (Xbox 360 Platinum Collection) 07/10/08 JP

Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest cars and bikes on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Visit the most sophisticated car and bike dealers and chose to purchase new vehicles or simply take them for a spin. Collect and trade rare performance parts and customize each vehicle to make it one-of-a- kind. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages. Boasting huge online content, racers around the world can challenge others to join them in the virtual paradise of the game's persistent online racing world.

 

 

BEST SIMULATION RACER

DiRT: Colin McRae Off-Road

Codemasters

06/15/07 EU, 06/19/07 US, 06/29/07 AU

A reinvigorated McRae rally ride, built for next-gen systems for the realistic feel of racing off-road. This edition goes beyond the series' point-to-point rallying to deliver its most diverse selection of extreme off-road competitions yet. Sensational gravel, mud and dirt racing events from the world over will include perilous Hill Climb, collision-packed Rally Cross events, and grueling C.O.R.R. (Championship Off-Road Racing) events. The game also features international rallying competitions, with official cars on tracks based on real roads and locations around the globe. McCrae expands on beat-the-clock racing and include events with multiple cars on track to satisfy gamers who want to push their on-the-edge driving further. This 2007 edition also features official cars and official events across a wide variety of off-road and rally disciplines, the most authentic and thrilling tracks ever in a McRae game, and modes that make the most of online multiplayer.

Forza Motorsport 2

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Game Studios

05/24/07 JP, 05/29/07 US, 06/08/07 EU, 06/14/07 AU,

(Classics) 05/16/08 EU, (Xbox 360 Platinum Collection) 07/10/08 JP, (Platinum Hits) 08/19/08 US

Forza 2 includes everything from Corvettes to Lamborghinis and includes many of the favorite features from the Xbox version of the game. However, the jump to 360 has also brought a few changes. The racing assists have been upgraded, the line that guides players along the sweet spot of the track dynamically changes color from green to red to show drivers when to break and accelerate, and the physics engine from the first game has also been rebuilt boasting about 360 calculations per second that contribute to exactly how the car reacts to the road.

GRID

Codemasters

05/30/08 EU, 06/03/08 US, 06/12/08 AU, 01/15/09 JP

Grid is a true evolution for Codemasters' acclaimed racing series, which first appeared as the TOCA (DTM/V8) Touring Car games (1997-2000) and became the TOCA (DTM/V8) Race Driver series (2002-2006). Challenging players to become the number one race driver in a new world of exhilarating motorsport, Race Driver: Grid takes players on a tour like never before; to beautifully realized racing locations through Europe, the U.S., Japan and beyond. The game will feature the most extensive range of events in the series, combining official circuit-based championships with road races and urban street competitions.

Project Gotham Racing 4

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Bizarre Creations, Microsoft Game Studios

10/02/07 US, 10/11/07 JP, 10/11/07 AU, 10/12/07 EU,

(Platinum Collection) 11/06/08 JP, (Classics) 03/20/09 EU

Right from the starting line, Project Gotham Racing 4 creates an emotionally-charged racing experience, where you become attached to your careers, profiles, and vehicles. There are several new features that embody this emotional experience, the most significant being the new career mode.

Get ready to be rewarded with a growing fanbase that cheers you on, reacts to your every move, and supports you through victory. Just imagine hearing the roar of the crowd as you cross the finish line with your own style and flair.

 

 

BEST XBL ARCADE : SHMUP (SHOOT EM UP)

Assault Heroes

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Wanako Studios, Sierra

12/13/06 US / EU /JP

As the only surviving members of an elite Special Forces unit, it is up to you to find the secret underground lab. Go the mission alone or fight side-by-side with a friend in the two-player cooperative mode. Navigate your heavily armed 4x4, speed boat or travel on foot and blast your way through enemy-infested territory. Prepare to be assaulted by waves of formidable enemies with unrelenting attacks. Two can go it together in co-op play online or offline, with enhanced weapons to encourage teamwork

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Bizarre Creations, Activision

07/30/08 US / EU / JP

Following the amazing success of the 2005 blockbuster Xbox LIVE Arcade launch title Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, Bizarre Creations thrusts players back into the pilot's seat and introduces Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. Featuring all the signature eye-popping visuals, lightning-quick action and mesmerizing music that fans have come to know and love, gamers can now test their skills and prove their prowess in up to six different gameplay modes. Providing a complete package, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 offers an all-new adrenaline rush to gamers of all shapes and sizes with the opportunity to compete either head-to-head, or blast enemies cooperatively with up to four players in multiplayer pandemonium.

Ikaruga

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Treasure

04/09/08 US / EU / JP

The popular shooter comes to the Xbox Live Arcade. As pilot Shinra, players must battle their way through 18 stages, move swiftly and act rationally in a new war, a space crusade of frighteningly intense firepower and hypnotic beauty. Take control of the ship Ikaruga -- alter your energy field, evade epic maelstroms of fire and terminate enemies with a nearly limitless arsenal -- all to protect an aging, exiled people. Find calm amid the chaos and reap the rewards, in this perfect combination of beautiful, manga-style storytelling and refined, ultra-challenging arcade heroics. Developed by Treasure, Ikaruga is quick-paced shooter with strong strategy elements and two-player co-op gaming.

R-Type Dimensions

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Southend Interactive, Microsoft / Tozai

02/04/09 US / EU / JP

R-Type Dimensions combines the genre-defining coin-op classics R-Type and R-Type II, with a twist. Although classic gameplay remains untouched, R-Type Dimensions elevates the experience to greater heights with brand-new additions and enhancements. For the first time, R-Type Dimensions allows multiplayer co-op play locally or over Xbox LIVE for up to two players. Fight through all 14 Bydo-infested stages in the original 2-D or all-new 3-D graphics with the ability to swap back and forth between the two seamlessly. Strike down the evil Bydo Empire and save the earth in R-Type Dimensions.

Rez HD

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

HexaDrive, Q Entertainment

01/30/08 US / EU / JP

If you like a little style and originality in your first-person shooters, look no further than REZ. Brought to the Xbox 360 in an all-new HD incarnation, this classic game takes the genre to its most viscerally extremes. The game gets most of its luster from its incredible storyline: The information age comes to a deadly halt when the core of society's technological memory an AI unit called Eden begins to feel the strain of too much data. Struggling to keep up, the technology actually begins to question its own existence and goes into a futuristic freak out. Now, you must journey deep into the realm of 3D cyberspace in order to fix the system, a task that will require hacking codes and battling fierce creatures. Your goal is to get all the way to the system's core, but that's a journey that only the bravest and most dedicated adventurers will be able to survive. The game features an incredible array of music samples (you can actually create your own sounds and rhythms to accompany to you on your trip), a plethora of stages, and a list of modes that includes: Score Attack, Beyond, Boss Rush, and Trance Mission. In addition, there are more than 20 hidden features that can be unlocked.

 

 

BEST XBL ARCADE : ACTION / SHOOTER

Bomberman Live

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Hudson Soft

07/18/07 US / EU / JP

Originally launched in the US in 1987, the game captured gamers' hearts with its simple yet challenging gameplay. With over 60 iterations on nearly all major consoles since then, and over 10 million units sold, winning accolades as the best multiplayer game of all time, this classic game has stood the test of time.

Fans can now compete with the best Bomberman players worldwide, as Bomberman Live delivers 8-player online. Fans can also play with their friends in 4-player local action on one system. In addition, Bomberman Live features new character customizations, which allow players to personalize their Bomberman from 10,000 possible combinations.

Doom

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Id Software, Microsoft

09/27/06 US / EU, 09/17/07 JP

Doom for the Xbox Live Arcade. The game includes the original four-episode, single-player game, four-player split screen (cooperative and deathmatch) and four-player cooperative and deathmatch.

Duke Nukem 3D

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

3D Realms

09/24/08 US / EU

Duke Nukem on Xbox 360? Bring it on, baby. In this classic game, you assume the role of Duke Nukem, arguably the most recognized and most beloved character in the 3d game genre! Travel in deserts, duke it out in movie theaters, and toughen it up (in all senses) in the red light districts! Shoot, blow up, shrink, or freeze your enemies, and bring them their ultimate destruction!

Pac-Man Championship Edition

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Namco Bandai

06/06/07 US / EU / JP

The 2007 Championship Edition of Pac-Man features a classic 2-D Pac-Man presentation with a new, modern look in HD, different gameplay modes, and Xbox Live leaderboards.

Peggle 

PopCap

03/11/09 US / EU / JP

Wield mystifying Magic Powers, rack up huge bonus points and make shots you'll smile about for weeks. Amidst all this fevered action, only one question remains: Can you become a Peggle Master?

This Xbox 360 version of Peggle is the complete package for fans of the original game. Bonus features include online and offline multiplayer as well as downloadable content features.

 

 

BEST XBL ARCADE : PLATFORMER

Bionic Commando Rearmed

Capcom

08/13/08 US / EU / JP

Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game. 20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp. Bionic Commando Rearmed preserves the original's mix of swinging and shooting in an intense 2D side-scroller, all to the tune of a brand-new soundtrack based on the classic 8-bit music from the NES masterpiece.

But Rearmed is far more than just a remake - it features all-new modes such as the 2-player co-op play and also a special combat multiplayer mode, smarter enemy AI, new bionic arm abilities, new weapons, bigger bosses and online rankings. Faithfully sticking to the original story, Bionic Commando Rearmed tells the story of Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer's first mission, sent in to retrieve captured agent Super Joe from the hands of the Imperials. Fans of the original story can expect to see all the characters from the NES version, as well as the memorable moments that made the title so popular with fans.

Castle Crashers

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

The Behemoth

08/27/08 US / EU / JP

 

This four player RPG adventure will let you hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. Featuring hand-drawn characters, Castle Crashers delivers unique hi-res illustrated visuals and intense gameplay action. Play with up to three friends and discover mind-boggling magic and mystery in the amazing world created just for you!

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Konami

03/21/07 US / EU,

Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku 07/25/07 JP

Konami took the side-scrolling platformer to its fullest in this Castlevania. The game's enormous maps, huge range of weapons, constant enemies, and excellent balance all still puts this squarely on the all-time list, no questions asked. Add to that a memorable soundtrack and you have a gothic masterpiece that will serve as a benchmark for many future 2D action titles.

Mega Man 9

Capcom

10/01/08 US / EU

The Blue Bomber finally returns in this ninth chapter of the original franchise.

 

N+

Slick Entertainment, Metanet Software

02/20/08 US / EU / JP

 

In a futuristic world of inadvertently homicidal robots, a daring ninja must use deft acrobatic skill and guts of steel to survive. N+ is a peerless action-puzzle platformer with more than 300 levels in which to hone your ninja reflexes, plus a built-in level editor for when you're hungry for more. N+ also features unique, physics-based controls, stylish graphics, unlimited lives, competitive and cooperative multiplayer, plenty of gold, and several flavors of sweet, sweet action. Running, jumping, and dying in an unpleasant-yet-comical manner has never been more fun!

 

 

BEST CASUAL / FAMILY

Hasbro Family Game Night

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Bright Light Productions, EA

03/18/09 US / EU

Join your host Mr. Potato Head for fun and games in Hasbro Family Game Night, a package that allows you to play classic games that you know and love, such as Connect Four, Battleship, Yahtzee, Boggle, Sorry! and Sorry! Sliders. Or get into your favorite games in a brand new way, with new games such as Connect 4 Power Chips, Boggle Portal Cubes, Reverse Yahtzee and Battleship Barrage! Quickly build a custom Party Game -- just choose: favorite games, number of players and time you have to play.

Hasbro Family Game Night is an a-la-carte release -- gamers can download the main Hasbro Family Game Night application and then pick which one of the many Hasbro games they wish to download and play. The initial download is free, and users can play trial versions of the digital board games to help find the ones they want to buy.

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Traveller's Tales, Lucasarts

06/03/08 US, 06/04/08 AU, 06/06/08 EU

Once again rendering a beloved George Lucas creation in LEGOs, LEGO Indiana Jones features the intrepid explorer in an epic adventure based on the film series. Developed by the same team that created the LEGO Star Wars series, LEGO Indiana Jones presents a tongue-in-cheek take on the first three cinematic adventures of pop culture's most iconic archaeologist, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

Traveller's Tales, Lucasarts

11/06/07 US, 11/07/07 AU, 11/09/07 EU

Building on the success of both LEGO Star Wars videogames, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga enables families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever. From the Trade Federation's "negotiations" with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace to the space battle above Endor in Return of the Jedi, The Complete Saga allows players to kick some brick through 36 Story Mode levels, including Episode II's newly added high-speed pursuit of bounty hunter Zam Wessell. Traveller's Tales has revamped levels from the original LEGO Star Wars to match the gameplay evolutions found in LEGO Star Wars II, and Prequel Trilogy characters can now be mixed and matched with those from the Original Trilogy -- more than 160 in all. Features include new playable characters, an upgraded character customizer, and new bonus levels.

Scene It? Box Office Smash

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Screenlife, Microsoft

10/28/08 US, 11/14/08 EU, 03/26/09 AU

Scene It? Box Office Smash, the second entry in the revolutionary movie trivia game on Xbox 360, will ignite your game night with totally new questions, movie puzzles and more high-definition (HD) content from real movies including some of Hollywood's latest blockbusters. Trivia night goes global as players challenge each other online over Xbox LIVE, customize their own characters, and access extra questions and localized content from films around the world.

Uno

(Xbox 360 Exclusive)

Carbonated Games, Microsoft Game Studios

05/10/06 US / EU / JP

Downloadable Xbox Live Arcade version of the popular party card game. UNO is the classic party card game that's number one for family fun! Compete against three other players to match colors and symbols, go Wild with special command cards such as Skip and Reverse, and be the first to play all your cards. Gamers will be able to compete against three other cross-platform players on the Xbox 360 or Windows Vista platforms to match colors and symbols and be the first to play every single card. Add-on theme decks offer new art and new card effects, keeping the game fresh and challenging. So connect with friends, choose your favorite house rules, and get ready to shout "UNO!"

 

 

BEST COMPILATION

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection

Backbone Entertainment, SEGA

02/10/09 US, 02/20/09 EU, 02/26/09 AU

This compilation will feature the best first-party games from SEGA's venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as feature bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980's arcade era games library. Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection contains over 40 classic SEGA games in one package; making it the largest collection of SEGA first party games ever offered.

Featured games include Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2 and 3, Columns, Ecco the Dolphin, Shinobi III, Space Harrier, and fan favorite Streets of Rage. The games in the collection have been reproduced with the utmost detail and accuracy to the original games. In addition, Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection can output the games in 720p with higher resolution graphics for HD televisions, bringing a new visual richness to playing these classic titles.

The Orange Box

Valve, EA

10/10/07 US, 10/19/07 EU, 10/25/07 AU, 05/22/08 JP

Once again players assume the role of Gordon Freeman, a scientist destined to save the Earth from hordes of gruesome alien attackers. Valve has created a fully realized world in Half-Life 2, with objects and characters that feature accurate physics properties, behaving with the appropriate mass, density, and physical properties of their real-life counterparts. Extremely intelligent computer AI result in enemies that plan, adapt, and respond to the player's actions.

The next-gen console version comes packed with bonuses in addition to the genre-expanding original Half-Life 2 game. Half-Life 2: Episode One and Episode Two add-on levels are also on the disc, as are the stunningly complex puzzle game Portal and the online phenomenon Team Fortress 2.

 

 

I will be adding screenies if people like the list and want it to continue.

Yeah its a great list but Lips deserves a mention for the casual list :(

Great list, though with the DLC section Burnout definitely deserves a mention for all the free content, and tons of upcoming packs

Some small points, which matter little, but I would certainly put Burnout Paradise above Burnout Revenge, and Mass Effect should be far higher on the WRPG list

Cool thanks for your comments.

I wasnt really rank ordering them, they are all the top 5 games I feel most people agree with. When it comes to such good games, its always down to taste which is the best.

As for the Burnout DLC, dont new owners get all of it with the Ultimate Box? If the upcoming ones are really good, Ill update it.

As for Lips. Hmm well true, but I wanted to make it top 5 each so that it doesnt get too big. Lips probably comes in at no. 6 in my opinion. Ill keep it in mind though. Uno seems old so I may replace it with Lips.

Ok sounds cool :) and good man for putting Burnout Revenge in there! Its by far the best Burnout.

EaglesEye379 said: Cool thanks for your comments. I wasnt really rank ordering them, they are all the top 5 games I feel most people agree with. When it comes to such good games, its always down to taste which is the best. As for the Burnout DLC, dont new owners get all of it with the Ultimate Box? If the upcoming ones are really good, Ill update it. As for Lips. Hmm well true, but I wanted to make it top 5 each so that it doesnt get too big. Lips probably comes in at no. 6 in my opinion. Ill keep it in mind though. Uno seems old so I may replace it with Lips.

Ultimate box gets all the free DLC + the party pack, there are legendary cars, toy cars, boost specials, cops and robbers, big surf island packs coming this year as well

Great list, I agree with everything, but listen to Munkeh111 about ordering them. Id wanna see Assassin's Creed a bit higher.

Also, Im not sure if people agree with me but Kameo is such a gem that it deserves to be on the list.

Agree?

Nm lol, dont listen to Munkeh 111, he wants to put Mass Effect in front of Oblivion. I can't accept that. In fact I'd like to see Oblivion as first under the WRPG category.

Slimebeast said: Nm lol, dont listen to Munkeh 111, he wants to put Mass Effect in front of Oblivion. I can't accept that. In fact I'd like to see Oblivion as first under the WRPG category.

You might want to know that I stopped playing Oblivion after an hour (at most) because I couldn't stand it