Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare
*Also fought its way to #1 on our PS3 and #4 on our PC list.

This is pure classic FPS fun. Infinity Ward's wonderfully crafted take on the COD series is a true testament to their talent. Whether it's the short but sweet single player game or the immensely satisfying multiplayer game, COD4 never disappoints. Everything moves at a brisk pace and there's rarely a time when the game slows down. The visuals are top-notch and really convey the gritty war settings in a faultless way and they're equally supported by believable sounds of explosions and guns. Each and every element of the game contributes in giving the game the classic war atmosphere, which is its strongest selling point. The multiplayer mode really adds to the game's replay value and is packed with all the features one would come to expect from a FPS of this caliber.

Mass Effect
*Also occupying number 4 on our 360 list

Bioware’s space epic is hotter than lesbian sex in an elevator. The action RPG for the next generation. Gone are the clichés of the past, this is a refreshing take on crappy genre. The combat is Bioshock-lite with a mixture of guns and powers. The characters are without doubt someone of the best ones I have ever encountered and they are all weaved into a story and atmosphere that is like no other game before it. You just never want to leave the world of mass effect, its addictive as hell. The sense of freedom is unrivaled and for once “choice” isn’t just a bullet point on the back of the box, there are no win-win situations. You save one guy, the other will have to die. What if both are your party members? Welcome to Mass Awesome.

Orangebox
*Also available for unwrapping at #3 on our 360 chart



The cake was a lie!This was supposed to be the compilation of Half Life 2s in one disc, some of the best FPS ever made in one big orange-y box, a box full of cake….Portal stole the goddamn show, like a yummy black forest cake, portal has many layers. You start with the amazing portal gun and complex yet fun puzzle but then things get a lot sweeter. The final third of the game can stand on its own against any of the juggernauts mentioned on this list. The bullrun ends with a fight with the most awesome of awesome game bosses. This cake could not possibly be any sweeter…..

look at me still talking, when there's science to do
when I look out there it makes me glad I'm not you
I've experiments to run, there is research to be done
on the people who are still alive

Crysis
*The king of the hill on our PC chart!

After a smashing entry in PC gaming with the instant classic Far Cry, the young Crytek team went under the radar for quite a long time, some time and a new publisher later, they re-emerged with Crysis. The gaming world was in unanimous awe.

Powered by their new and improved CryEngine2, the eye candy and life-like graphics at display wowed the gamers and the developers around the world. The question was, will the young guns succeed in achieving the same success when the all the hooplah over the visuals are over? The answer is an emphatic yes! Not only does Crysis still look eons better than everything out there and more importantly it plays like a civil war dream. The game features the astonishing graphics of jungle, the best A.I. ever in any FPS, the DX10 at its best and the excellent multi player features. Its an Obvious winner and that is Crysis with its outstanding presentation of DX10 and many other features which the other PC games didn’t offer to the gamers this year. Crysis is without doubt a must-have.

Halo 3
* pimp-tastic joint winner in our 360 charts

DOH.

Halo 3 is the reason the 360 was made, you can’t separate the two. It was hyped like other game before it and it lived up to the stupendous expectations. The single-player is joy to behold, with unparallel pacing and the sort variety that even sandbox games can’t rival. Every encounter in Halo 3 is a game in itself, the possibilities are endless. Throw 4 player co-op in the mix and you’re look at a game that will keep you occupied till Halo 4 rolls in. The sequel to the most played multiplayer game kicks things into high gear, the community features make you wonder how you lived without them. Forge is the first time we’ve seen user generated content on consoles and it kicks all kinds of asses. Halo 3 ticks off all the correct boxes. It’s the perfect game, SP and MP. Nothing comes close to it. Every time you play it, you noticed something that wasn’t there before, something happens that you never thought was possible. It’s unpredictable and it’s the most fun you can have with a controller in your hand. It will blow your mind and then hand it to you on a platter, it is Jesus himself. We all owe our lives to Halo 3.

World in Conflict

Checkout the review of this gem by our very own Atif, RTS have been having a golden period ever since Company of Heroes came out and WiC pushes the bar further up.

Rockband

Someday we will have pirate guitars, until than we can only drool.

WoW: Burning Crusade

On the list because someone will start killing my family one by one if it wasn’t.

God of War 2

What a send-off for the golden PS2, an action game that’s second to none. Head to our reviews section, Spartan!

Forza 2

A car fanatic’s wet dream come true, prefect in inspiration and execution, It’s a gem you don’t tire of. An instant classic and the beginning of gaming’s new magna cum laude franchise.