4. Gears of War 2
Xbox 360
Microsoft, Epic Games

Epic Games’ Gears of War 2 is not only a technological showpiece, but also an entertainment experience even more visceral than its 2006 predecessor. The game accomplishes what it set out to do: expand upon the scope of the original and turn the wrench on the already tight pop-and-shoot gameplay. Sharply executed online modes also help make this one of the best action entertainment experiences of any media this year.



3. Fable II
Xbox 360
Microsoft, Lionhead Studios

Lionhead fully realized the vision of the first Fable with a sequel that brings forth true consequences for players’ choices. The fact that such choices have an impact in a beautifully materialized Albion supports any praise for Fable II.



2. Grand Theft Auto IV
PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Take-Two, Rockstar North

Grand Theft Auto IV contains a vast landscape that holds so much opportunity and depth for players to experience in both gameplay and story, but it still manages to abstain from becoming a victim of its own scope. It did more than sidestep pitfalls, though, improving upon its exhilarating predecessor San Andreas in virtually every regard.



1. LittleBigPlanet
PS3
SCE, Media Molecule

“Charming” is a word oft used to describe Media Molecule’s debut game, but that attribute is just part of a well-polished sheen atop a trove of innovations that beckons players to express their own creativity. It brings together all types of gamers, even drawing in non-gamers to witness user-generated spectacle. LittleBigPlanet’s target audience is “people,” and it deserves recognition as game of the year.

top 30:

http://www.edge-online.com/features/edges-top-30-2008?page=0%2C0

nice ,,little big planet has won cheat CC game of the year award as well.

Congratz LBP.

I don't think it deserves it at all. Of course, Edge gave MGS4 an 8/10, so I couldn't really have expected that to win.

^^MGS4 got #14 spot,,,,it's like a slap in the face. ;)


I m disturbed at seeing far cry 2 there.

boring mess.

Edge scores games on their visuals, new ideas and technology etc. A game may be so boring as hell but if it something never seen before it can get a high score.

LBP,GTAIV, GEOW 2 belongs on that Edge list.

i m sorry but there is no way i would place fable 2 over gears2,,,that's just insane.

Can't say, I didn't played Fable 2.

Go LBP.

@konicciwa^^ i didn't play it either ,,,,I saw my friend play it for 10 min when i was over at his house but i kept telling him : eject that i wanna play Gears of war 2.lol

but the physics and graphics have some noticeable glitches in fable 2(most of the game do have glitches but in fable 2 they were more obvious,,,like half of the dog's body was under ground when the dog was getting close to the character,,the faces of people were no where near level of details in gears of war)