| 1. Final Fantasy XIII | 
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From: Square Enix
March 09, 2010
Features:- Newest installment of Final Fantasy features futuristic civilization illuminated by the Light of the Crystal
- Features the latest in cutting-edge technology
- Provides tangible, intuitive controls
- Delivers seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics
- Developed by Square Enix
I've played many of Finals fantasys.. but this one is the worst. ..
Pros:
1. Great graphics.
2. Good battle system.
3. Good character designs. (graphic)
cons:
1. sick and tired of just pressing X thru out the game(movie).
2. Just way too freaking much of talking. talkin. talki. talk. tal. ta. t. .. in this game
3. the... more
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| 2. Final Fantasy XIII | 
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From: Square Enix
March 09, 2010
Features:- Final Fantasy XIII pushes new boundaries in cinematic presentation, sound and game play
- Experience the Unity of Speed and Strategy with the Ultimate Active Time Battle system - The familiar system has evolved, granting you the freedom of executing numerous commands in a single turn with the multi-slot ATB gauge; whether inputting singular commands in each slot for consecutive attacks, or expending multiple slots at once to activate a devastating blow, it's up to you to respond effectively to the battle conditions at hand
- Adapt to the Ever-Changing Tide of Battle with Paradigms - A brand-new game mechanic enabling you to assign roles to your party members at any time during battle, shifting between combat paradigms; consisting of various combinations of the game's six roles, ranging from Commando, the offensive specialist, to Medic, the quintessential healer, paradigms allow you to respond and adapt instantly to any given situation to turn the tide and seize victory
- Witness the Battle Scene Transform with an All-New Summon System - Introducing Gestalt Mode, a powerful dimension of the summon system that elevates the action to a whole new level; in Gestalt Mode, characters and their transformed Eidolons fight as one, dealing massive damage to enemies through simple button commands
- Delve into an Emotional Experience - An immersive storyline connects you to an intriguing cast of characters; will they have the strength to confront their cursed fates, or will destiny prevail over all that they believe in
I feel as if I have to write a review for this game seeing as how I've beaten every numbered FF game, even played FFXI online for a few years, I did skip X-2 however...
In saying all of that, this game certainly is different...
First of all it is fairly linear for the first 20 hours or so. I mean linear in the sense that there is a hallway and you run down it and fight monsters along the... more
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| 3. Battlefield: Bad Company |
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From: Electronic Arts
June 23, 2008
Features:- Genre-defining multiplayer: Support for 24 players online in a world designed to take full advantage of the game's massively destructible environments.
- Cinematic single-player experience: A deep campaign loaded with attitude follows a wayward band of ordinary soldiers who risk it all on a quest for personal gain.
- War, your way Battlefield: Bad Company environments are 90 percent destructible, meaning that any structure can be demolished down to its foundation. Gamers can shape the battlefield to match their play style ? the possibilities are literally endless.
- New vehicles, weapons and toys: Land, air or sea, dozens of new tools are waiting for explosive experimentation. Battlefield: Bad Company gives gamers the building blocks to get creative and usher in a new era of their own "Battlefield moments".
- Frostbite game engine DICE's Frostbite game engine raises the bar for next-gen gaming, with stunning HD graphics that bring characters, vehicles, and environments to life like never before.
This video game is just average in modern day standards. Maybe four or five years ago I would have rated it higher but with the quality of the games coming out today it is difficult to rate it higher than I have... more
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| 4. Guitar Hero 5 Stand Alone Software |
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From: Activision Inc.
September 01, 2009
Features:- Software compatible with Guitar Hero World Tour peripherals.
- In the all-new Party Play mode, players can now jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly, without interrupting their jam session.
- Play with any in-game instrument combination in any game mode - multiple vocalists, guitarists, bassists and drummers.
- Features new in-game artists and rock legends, including Johnny Cash, Carlos Santana and Shirley Mason from Garbage.
- The entire 85 song set list is available from the beginning of the game.
Yeah, "85 songs by 83 artists" but only 20 or less that you'll actually want to play.
My faves:
Billy Idol "Dancing with Myself"
Billy Squier Lonely is the Night"
Bon Jovi "You Give Love a Bad Name"
Duran Duran "Hungry Like the Wolf"
Elton John "Saturday Night's Alright"
Grand Funk Railroad "We're An American Band" (fun to sing this one and watch... more
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| 5. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | 
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From: Sony Computer Entertainment
October 13, 2009
Features:- New functionality including the ability to remain with your friends while matchmaking; map customization and the pooling funds gathered in different modes for use in unlocking content and upgrades.
- An game world layout that allows players to take an aggressive or new stealth approach to combat.
- Free-flowing "traversal gunplay" that adds a unique vertical element to standard 3rd-person shooting mechanics.
- Award-winning cinematic storytelling, incorporating new and familiar characters, as well as all new and varied play environments.
- A wide array of gameplay modes including a robust single player campaign and a franchise first online multiplayer modes including competitive and cooperative play options.
There's pretty much one thing that comes to mind when I think of this game. If you have a PS3 but you don't have Uncharted 2...you're doing it wrong. This is one of the greatest PS3 games to come out ever and well its a reason to own a PS3. the graphics are the best on a console in a while. Even if you didn't enjoy the first one or play it don't worry this game is 10 times better than the first one... more
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| 6. Super Street Fighter IV | |
From: Capcom
April 27, 2010
Features:- All playable Street Fighter IV characters are unlocked right out of the box, and traditional "2D" Street Fighter six-button gameplay.
- Enhanced online play featuring new modes: Team Battles, Endless Battle and Replay Channel.
- More classic Street Fighter characters re-imagined for a new generation of gamers, including favorites DeeJay, T Hawk, Guy, Cody and Adon.
- Utilize the Tae Kwon Do style for the first time with the new challenger, the mysterious female fighter Juri.
- The return of the classic car and barrel bonus stages made popular in Street Fighter II. (available in both arcade and challenge modes)
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| 7. Infamous | 
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From: Sony Computer Entertainment
May 26, 2009
Features:- Change the outcome of the game at every turn as citizens and city environment itself react to, and are impacted by your in-game actions.
- Take on the role of Cole, an everyday guy who develops a super-human powers and must decide whether to use these for the good of Empire City and its people or their detriment.
- Discover, grow and wield a wide range of electricity-based super powers against enemies using standard weapons as wells as comparable special abilities.
- Utilize Cole¿s climbing skills as you scale the cityscape and discover new vantage points, vaious offense and defensive tactics and employ inFAMOUS' vertical combat system.
- Experience the complete freedom to accept structured mission play options, or to explore the deep, open-world design of Empire City.
The game is well made. I finished it as a Hero and now I will play as inFAMOUS.
The story, controlls, powers and interaction is a lot of fun and engaging. And playing as both Good and Bad are seperate expeiences.
The only thing that I didnt like but did not matter was the climbing system. Its slow... more
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| 8. Guitar Hero 5 Stand Alone Software |
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From: Activision Inc.
September 01, 2009
Features:- Software compatible with Guitar Hero World Tour peripherals.
- In the all-new Party Play mode, players can now jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly, without interrupting their jam session.
- Play with any in-game instrument combination in any game mode - multiple vocalists, guitarists, bassists and drummers.
- Features new in-game artists and rock legends, including Johnny Cash, Carlos Santana and Shirley Mason from Garbage.
- The entire 85 song set list is available from the beginning of the game.
Ordered before Christmas with standard shipping and got the game within 5 days. Great songs, can't type any more, hand cramps... more
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| 9. The Sims 3 | 
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From: Electronic Arts
June 02, 2009
Features:- New Seamless, Open NeighborhoodExplore the neighborhood freely.
- New Create A Sim Create any Sim you can imagine.
- New Realistic PersonalitiesEvery Sim is a unique person, with a distinct personality.
- New Unlimited CustomizationEveryone can customize everything!
- The freedom of The Sims 3 will inspire you with endless possibilities and amuse you with unexpected moments of surprise and mischief.
Really enjoy playing this game in my down time. It has great graphics and the amount of choices you can make on each object is amazing. Anyone that has enjoyed the first couple will really enjoy what they can do in this one... more
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| 10. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune |
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From: Sony
November 19, 2007
Features:- Uncover the clue to Sir Francis Drake's last great adventure and seek out the fabled treasure of El Dorado
- Use maps and hidden artifacts to uncover and island that was thought to have never existed
- Explore exotic locations, such as expansive jungles and 4000-year-old ruins.
- Interact with Drakes companions through cooperative mechanics and exploration
- Daring high-speed chases over land and water
Excellent game with all the positives that others have indicated. The only negative is that there are a some annoying platforms that you have to time correctly or you'll fall off a cliff... more
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