While i think Skyrim and Dark Souls are better games, i still go with Dragon Age 2. I mean, Bioware not retelling the 'Near death Situation, cuz' evil beeing appeared -> Gather 5-6 Friends -> Kill Evil Uberbeing' Storything just blew my mind.

edit: Many Xenoblade Fans... i'll probably get it alongside Zelda this christmas. =)

Xenoblade, the others aren't even close

The Witcher 2, without a doubt. Yes, Skyrim is entertaining but they removed all the depth from the series and the PC version feels kind of weak on many areas. The Witcher 2 has cool combat, magic and alchemy system, the characters are fleshed out and enjoyable and actually feel like they have a life and meaning and the story is kind of cool as well.
Plus; Geralt is badass to the core.

:S I was pretty sure Tactics Ogre was praised by many members when it came out yet don't see it get any mention anywhere

Skyrim>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Witcher 2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>rest of RPG this year.

I would definitely give it to Skyrim. Dragon Age II was lazily made, and Witcher 2 was great, but nowhere near as deep and rich (or long) an experience as Skyrim. I haven't played Dark Souls because I suck.

I will use this opportunity to ask you all to vote in the official voting threads, all of which include a "Best RPG" category.

PC: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=137091
PS3: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=137088
Overall: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=137035

Xenoblade Chronicles, followed by Dark Souls and Pokemon Black/White

Not a huge RPG fan... but I've played two excellent RPG games this year. And if I were to rank them it would be:

1. Pokemon Black/White
2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim

Both games are highly recommended.

it's an enhanced port. Or slight remake however you want to view it. 

Xenoblade of course
truly epic