The best console games of the 2000s have been on the Sony PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo game consoles such as the Wii. Overall, there have been some great game titles for these game consoles. These are a few of the great console games of the 2000s.

Halo:

To begin with Halo. The Halo games were among the top games for the Xbox, and also Xbox 360. All the Halo game titles were good, but the original Halo was one that started the bandwagon and gained many fans for the Xbox game consoles. This game has ten great levels for the Master Chief to battle through en route to destroying the Halo, featuring some great graphics and audio effects. In addition to the great single player game, Halo was also great for multi-player gaming. Additional sequels to the Halo game title further enhanced the game series up to Halo 3.

Mario Galaxy:

Mario Galaxy is one of the best games for the Wii. Mario platform games always seem to be among the top game releases, and the latest addition to the Mario franchise does not disappoint in this respect. In this great 3D platform game Mario takes to orbit in pursuit of the missing Miss Peach. Aside from the original Mario Galaxy, Mario Galaxy 2 has also been a great sequel with enhanced level designs and graphics.

Call of Duty:

Call of Duty was one of the best FPS games of the last decade. Originally a WW2 FPS game, new additions to the Call of Duty series include Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare for a variety of consoles such as the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii. This addition was set in the Middle East, was an even more intense game than that of its predecessors featuring more modern combat scenarios than early Call of Duty game titles. Aside from the single player game, Call of Duty 4 also had great multi-player options which made for a fantastic package.

Super Mario Bros:

In a decade that was dominated by 3D games, New Super Mario Bros bucked the trend and proved to be one of the top game titles of the 2000s. New Super Mario Bros was a Mario game that went back to the old-school 2D platform, but including some 3D effects. New Super Mario Bros on the Wii also included multiplayer options, one of the first Mario games to do so in recent times. New Super Mario Bros was a big hit on the Nintendo DS, and was, is, also one of the best Wii games.

Overall, these were four of the best game titles and series of the 2000s. They include Halo, Call of Duty game titles such as Call of Duty 4, both Mario Galaxy games, and New Super Mario Bros for both the Nintendo DS and the Wii.

20 – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – We jump right into the list of the best video games of all time with a Nintendo classic. I’m not sure if Zelda fans are going to be happy to see a Link game show up on the list, or if they will be outraged because it is only #20. Spoiler: Don’t worry, it won’t be the last Zelda game to make the cut. Released in North America way back in 1992 for the Super Nintendo system the game went on to become one of the biggest selling SNES games of all time, with nearly 5 million copies sold. The game was significantly different from the first 2 chapters and established many of the signature traits of the series that are still adhered to in the latest installments. If The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii was your first introduction to the series you should definitely go back and play this game to get a taste of how the series evolved.

19 – Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – You’ll notice that most of the games on this list are aged classics that have withstood the test of time. However, just because a game is brand new, like this particular title, shouldn’t preclude it from making the list of the best video games of all time. The production value of this exclusive PS3 title by Naughty Dog Software is absolutely through the roof. In fact, the graphics, sound, animation, action, plot, and voice acting are all so good that one can spend hours watching someone else play the game and be entertained the whole time. That is a true testament to just how great this game is. Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune was a fantastic game, but somehow Naughty Dog managed to not only improve upon it, they completely blew it out of the water. If you have a PS3 you need to buy this game. It is the best single player experience available on the console, and with multiplayer included this time around the game will be played for years to come.

18 – Grand Theft Auto III – Though not quite as polished as sequels like GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas I am giving this chapter in the multi-million selling Grand Theft Auto series a coveted spot on this list because it was the game that first brought Rockstar’s baby into glorious 3D. Despite a lack of a multiplayer component the replayability of the title was off the chart because of the sandbox style of gameplay where players could go anywhere in a sprawling city and commit illegal acts of nearly every description. However, though the free roam mode and all the little extras gave the game a ton of replay value, there was also an underlying mission to complete, and an absorbing plot to keep those fans of linear style games entertained throughout. At last count sales of the game were approaching a staggering 15 million copies, and GTA III certainly earns a well-deserved spot as one of the most groundbreaking video games ever made.

17 – Super Mario 64 – Speaking of groundbreaking video games, this cute and revolutionary platformer wowed gamers everywhere upon its 1996 release on the Nintendo 64 console. Taking Mario into 3D for the first time the game was a graphically stunning technological feat of video game programming. I still remember seeing the game on display in the video store and being absolutely blown away by what was at the time an unparalleled technical marvel. Though the N64 was antiquated in some ways, particular with Nintendo’s stubborn adherence to a cartridge-based system, Super Mario 64 showed just what this underrated console had under the hood, and ranks right up there with Halo as perhaps the biggest console launch title of all time.

16 – Sid Meier’s Civilization II – Though he has had many successful franchises during his decades in the computer video game industry Sid Meier’s signature work has to be his incredibly detailed strategy series: Civilization. Though there have been 4 installments, plus several expansion packs released over the years Civ II is considered the pinnacle of the award-winning turn-based strategy series and I know several people who still play the now 13 year old classic religiously.

15 – Half Life – One of the most unique, original, creative first person shooters ever developed this game had jaws dropping around the gaming world following its 1998 release. Built on the Quake engine the game was not only arguably the best looking game to date at the time of its release but featured a complex engaging storyline sadly lacking in many other FPS games. This potent combination had critics raving and garnered the title Game of the Year awards from more than 50 publications.

14 – Super Mario Bros. 3 – Sorry to all the Nintendo haters out there, but I just can’t leave this classic off the list. The game built upon the massive popularity of the original and flew off shelves in both the U.S. and Japan. In fact, according to Guiness the game is the best-selling off all time (not bundled with a system) with a whopping 18 million copies sold worldwide. With brilliantly fun and addictive gameplay and surprisingly good graphics (for an NES game) Super Mario Bros. 3 is one of Nintendo’s best creations, and that is saying a lot considering how many quality games this company has put out over the years.

13 – Final Fantasy VII – This classic, which was originally released on the Sony PSX is the best-selling Final Fantasy game to date, and took the series from cute 2D sprites into the far more compelling and visceral world of 3D. The game was beautiful, fun and offered endless hours of gameplay, with a massive well-written story that peaked perfectly for the game’s ultimate climax. The game remains incredibly popular to this day, more than a decade after its release, as evinced by the more than 100,000 times it has been downloaded on the Playstation Network following its release as a classic PSOne title.

12 – God of War – If I had to pick the best PS2 game of all time my vote would be for this incredible title. Based on Greek mythology this action-adventure title is dark, violent and fun all at the same time. As the player you take the role of Kratos, a Spartan who makes it his mission to kill Ares – the God of War. Few games have ever been as action-packed as this one, and you will fight your way through hordes of enemies, employing your Blades of Chaos with devastating effect. The combat system is as good as I’ve seen in a video game and despite the seemingly never-ending battles you’ll never find yourself growing bored of repetition. Nearly every major gaming publication gushed about this game, and its Metacritic score is one of the highest of all time.

11 – Guitar Hero – There have been relatively few times in video game history where the entire business has literally been altered by the release of a single console or game. However, RedOctane’s Guitar Hero certainly qualifies. Though not the first game based around a musical instrument it was the first one that really delivered the experience of being a rock star, and the first one to achieve massive mainstream success. From toddlers to grandparents, male or female the game held appeal for just about every demographic imaginable, and the title immediately became the game to have on hand when hosting a party. As with most great video games this one inspired sequels, and the series has now reached a 5th installment, along with band-specific spin-offs. It has now evolved as a multi-instrument band game, but it is the original guitar only game that was the true pioneer of the genre.

10 – Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns of the Patriots – Snake is back for his final adventure in this magnificently polished game for the PS3. With gorgeous graphics, an incredibly involving storyline that includes literally hours of Hollywood blockbuster quality cutscene cinematics, and the fun and addictive gameplay that has been a trademark of every Metal Gear game the title is the pinnacle of a series that takes its place among the greatest video game series ever created. With a 5th installment reportedly on the way it will be interesting to see if Hideo Kojima can jump the impossibly high bar he has set for himself.

9 – The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess – A big reason for the early success of the Wii was the fact that Nintendo launched the console with one of their strongest franchises: Zelda. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess had all the ingredients that made the previous titles so great while introducing players to Nintendo’s new control system. While purists would argue that the control scheme wasn’t perfect, it was certainly impressive and gave players an immersion factor in controlling Link that had never previously been possible. No, Twilight Princess doesn’t rank as the best Zelda game of all time, but #9 isn’t too shabby.

8 – Super Metroid – Samus Aran earns a spot on the list with this 1994 SNES classic. Like most of the best games on that particular console this one is another platformer. However, you don’t just run, jump and duck – this game is pure action and those with a violent streak get to kill plenty of baddies as they quest to retrieve the Metroid from the space pirates who have stolen it. Though the series, like most old classics, has now evolved into 3D there is something so simple, enjoyable and accessible to these old 2D platformers. The game is also available on the Nintendo Wii’s virtual console, and those who never got to play it the first time around should definitely give it a download and check it out.

7 – Starcraft – Starcraft is the most polished, balanced RTS ever made. Though initially it was considered by many as simply “Warcraft in space” the game has surpassed the Warcraft series by leaps and bounds to become the standard by which all other RTS games are measured. To date the game has sold 11 million copies, and still remains one of the biggest games in Korea where people pack sports stadiums to watch the best players battle on giant screens. Blizzard has the unenviable task of besting this legendary title with the forthcoming release of Starcraft II.

6 – Chrono Trigger – Though it is the Final Fantasy series for which developer Square Enix is best known, the company’s best work to date, in my opinion, remains the 1995 SNES RPG Chrono Trigger. Very similar in design and gameplay mechanics to the Final Fantasy series Chrono Trigger featured improved graphics, sound, music, and was so perfectly polished it is difficult to find flaw with this classic. Fans of the Final Fantasy series that haven’t tried this title are missing out. Don’t let the 2D sprite engine dissuade you. This is one of the best RPG experiences to be had on a console or PC. Give it a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

5 – Golden Eye: 007 – With Golden Eye: 007 developer rare did for console FPS games what Id Software did to the PC shooter with Doom. The game featured cutting edge 3D graphics and is among the best looking games on the N64. However, the graphics are but a tiny part of the recipe that makes this game so great. A robust deathmatch mode that allowed up to 4 players at once playing via splitscreen gave the game almost unlimited replay value, and made the game one of the best trash-talking games of its time. The single player was just as good, incorporating revolutionary stealth options and mission-based gameplay that was just challenging enough to walk the narrow tightrope between frustration and fun.

4 – Shenmue II – Released for the Sega Dreamcast and the original Microsoft Xbox this beautiful Adventure RPG is a cult classic and anyone who has played the game will have no problem with its high ranking on this list. With a spectacularly written story that completely immerses the player into the game, great voice acting (Dreamcast version only), great action, and Easter eggs such as playable retro arcade classics this game belongs in any gamer’s library. If you are lucky enough to have a Dreamcast console I recommend getting that version. The Japanese voice-acting with the English subtitles just add to the immersion factor, and the game, which is increasingly hard to find, will no doubt be a valuable collector’s item someday.

3 – Halo – For those of you happily playing your Xbox 360 right now I firmly believe you can thank Bungee Software and more specifically this game. With very little ammo other than its deep pockets Microsoft faced a huge uphill struggle against console giants Sony and Nintendo. If not for this ridiculously fun FPS with its revolutionary control system Microsoft might very well have been forced to pull the plug on their console gaming division. The experience was incredible and just never seemed to get old no matter how many times you died and had to start over again. However, it was the multiplayer that really made the game so massively popular. Split-screen cooperative multiplayer mode was so much fun in this game, and deathmatch over LAN caused many sleepless nights in college dorms all over North America.

2 – Grand Theft Auto IV – Though parents and police officers might not enjoy the gameplay of Rockstar Games’ cash cow series Grand Theft Auto there is no denying that the company has struck a chord with gamers, particularly in North America, where sales of the series has gone into the tens of millions. Though the series started humbly as a 2D crime romp back in the day it has involved into a virtual world with incredible freedom to roam, Hollywood style scripting and voice acting, and cutting edge graphics that push the limits of today’s modern hardware. Add in long awaited multiplayer options and you’ve got a game with virtually unlimited replay value. Grand Theft Auto IV is one of those rare games that not only justifies its price tag, but would be still worth it at three times the price.

1 – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – It was a pretty tough challenge just deciding which was the best Zelda game ever made. Others may choose A Link to the Past, Twilight Princess or Wind Waker, but for my money this N64 classic is the pinnacle of the series, and a sterling example of the action-adventure genre. Like all Zelda games the story is strong, the puzzles challenging, and the production value top-notch. These platitudes only scratch the surface of everything that is great about the game. You have to play it to see for yourself just what makes this the best video game ever made.

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10. Mortal Kombat Armageddon

Throughout the Mortal Kombat universe, the warriors were growing too strong and numerous for the realms to handle. The warriors’ powers threaten to utterly destroy the fabric of the MK universe. Upon this scene, the Elder Gods demanded a safeguard to be put in place to absorb the kombatants’ insatiable bloodlust. In an enormous crater in Edenia, these warriors clashed in a single battle royale between the Forces of Light and Darkness that would threaten to rip apart reality and bring about the Apocalypse.

Without warning, a mysterious pyramid rises from the ground, and the tip bursts into flames, attracting the warriors’ curiosity to see what it was. The kombatants fought one another to get to the top, while Blaze, the gods’ firespawn revealed himself to them. The firespawn was created by Delia, a powerful Edenian sorceress, and the mother of the main character in “Konquest” mode to destroy each fighter that would threaten him in order to save the realms from Armageddon. This would be the warriors’ last battle, their last chance to prove that they are worthy of surviving, while many others will die. This will be the final battle for Mortal Kombat, the battle that will determine the fate of the realms. -Wikipedia.org

9. Manhunt

Manhunt is a third-person stealth horror game. The game consists of twenty levels, and four bonus levels that can be unlocked; the levels are referred to as “Scenes”. Players survive the Scenes by dispatching enemy gang members known as “Hunters”, occasionally with firearms but primarily by stealthily executing them in gruesome, over-the-top ways.

The player is rated from one to five stars at the end of each level which is largely affected by the gruesomeness of the killings and the speed of completion. Executions are preferred in order to gain a higher score, thus encouraging players to play as viscerally as possible. The game’s locales are full of “dark spots” and shadows where the player can hide while being chased by the Hunters; hiding in these dark areas makes the player invisible to opponents. -Wikipedia.org

8. Fatal Frame 2

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, known in Japan as Zero: Akai Chō and in Europe as Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly, is a survival horror video game developed by Tecmo. It is the second installment in the Fatal Frame series and is considered by some gaming magazines as one of the scariest video games ever created (see Reception). It was originally released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2, and a “director’s cut” version was released for the Xbox in 2004 with better graphics and some additional features. There has also been a confirmation that there is a 2011 remake set to release on the Wii in Japan, but no confirmation if it will ever release in the US or Europe. -Wikipedia.org

7. Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Condemned 2: Bloodshot takes place 11 months after Condemned: Criminal Origins. The game features a darker, grungier Ethan Thomas, whose life has descended into alcoholism and homelessness following the events of the first game. The game’s plot features Ethan being recruited back into the SCU to investigate a call for help from his old mentor Malcolm Vanhorn, and delves more deeply into explaining the mysterious phenomena causing city-wide violence and mass hysteria. -Wikipedia.org

6. F.E.A.R.

F.E.A.R. simulates combat from a first person perspective. The protagonist’s body is fully present, allowing the player to see his or her character’s torso and feet while looking down. Within scripted sequences, when rising from a lying position or fast-roping from a helicopter for example, or climbing ladders, the hands and legs of the protagonist can be seen performing the relevant actions. A prominent gameplay element is “reflex time”, which slows down the game world while still allowing the player to aim and react at normal speeds. As the player progresses through the game they will be able to pick up shots that will increase the amount of health, and reflex time they have.

Reflex time is used to simulate the character’s superhuman reflexes. Reflex time is represented by stylized visual effects, such as bullets in flight that cause air distortion or interact with the game’s particle effects. F.E.A.R. lead designer Craig Hubbard stated that Monolith Productions’ primary goal was “to make combat as intense as the tea house shootout at the beginning of John Woo’s Hard-Boiled.” He continued on to say that “defeat[ing] … enemies … with style” was crucial to this goal and that reflex time plays a large role in “mak[ing] the player feel like they are an action movie hero.” -Wikipedia.org

5. Doom 3

Doom 3 is a science fiction horror video game developed by id Software and published by Activision. An example of the first-person shooter genre, Doom 3 was first released for Microsoft Windows on August 3, 2004. The game was later adapted for Linux, as well as being ported by Aspyr Media for Mac OS X. Developer Vicarious Visions ported the game to the Xbox console, releasing it on April 3, 2005. British developers Splash Damage also assisted in design for the multiplayer elements of the game.

The game is a reboot of the Doom franchise, disregarding the storylines of the previous Doom video games. Doom 3 is set in 2145 on Mars, where a military-industrial conglomerate has set up a scientific research facility to develop fields such as teleportation, biological research and advanced weapons design. However, the teleportation experiments inadvertently open a gateway to Hell, resulting in a catastrophic invasion by demons. The player, an anonymous space marine, must fight through the base and find a way to stop demons from Hell attacking Earth. Doom 3 features an award-winning game engine, id Tech 4, which has since been licensed out to other developers. -Wikipedia.org

4. BioShock

BioShock is a first-person shooter video game developed by Irrational Games—then under the name 2K Boston/2K Australia—and designed by Ken Levine. It was released for the Windows operating system and Xbox 360 video game console on August 21, 2007 in North America, and three days later in Europe and Australia. A PlayStation 3 version of the game, which was developed by 2K Marin, was released internationally on October 17, 2008 and in North America on October 21, 2008 with some additional features. It became available on Steam on August 21, 2007. The game was also released for the Mac OS X operating system on October 7, 2009. A version of the game for mobile platforms is currently being developed by IG Fun. A sequel, BioShock 2, was released on February 9, 2010.

Set in an alternate history 1960, the game places the player in the role of a plane crash survivor named Jack, who must explore the underwater city of Rapture, and survive attacks by the mutated beings and mechanical drones that populate it. The game incorporates elements found in role-playing and survival games, and is described by the developers and Levine as a “spiritual successor” to their previous titles in the System Shock series. The game received overwhelmingly positive reviews, which praised its “morality-based” storyline, immersive environment and Ayn Rand-inspired dystopian back-story. -Wikipedia.org

3. Silent Hill: Homecoming

Silent Hill Homecoming is the sixth installment in the Silent Hill survival horror video game series, developed by Double Helix Games. The game was announced on July 11, 2007 by Konami at their E3 press conference, and was originally entitled Silent Hill V. This entry follows the journey of Alex Shepherd, a soldier returning from war, to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen, where he finds the town in disarray, and his younger brother missing. As he continues on his search to find his younger brother, he discovers more about the Order—the cult of Silent Hill—as well as the town’s history, and his own past.

The game was released on September 30, 2008 in North America for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and the Microsoft Windows version was released for North, Central and South America on November 6, 2008 exclusively through Valve’s Steam digital content delivery service. All versions were simultaneously released in Europe, including a retail Windows version, on February 27, 2009. The Japanese version was cancelled. The game received mixed but generally good reviews from critics, with positive reaction to the graphics, audio and environments, and less favorable reaction to the game’s plot and scenario, and some of the gameplay and horror elements; however, overall, reviewers were largely appreciative of the development of a main, home console installment of the franchise by an external Western developer. -Wikipedia.org

2. Dead Space

Dead Space is a survival horror third-person shooter video game, developed by EA Redwood Shores for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows released in October 2008. The game was made available on Steam on October 20, 2008. The player takes on the role of an engineer named Isaac Clarke, who battles a polymorphic, virus-like, alien infestation which turns humans into grotesque alien monsters called “Necromorphs”, onboard a stricken interstellar mining ship named the USG Ishimura. -Wikipedia.org

1. Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4, known in Japan as Biohazard 4, is a survival horror third-person shooter video game developed by Capcom’s Production Studio 4 and published by multiple publishers, including Capcom, Ubisoft, Nintendo Australia, Red Ant Enterprises and THQ Asia Pacific. The game was originally released on January 11, 2005 in North America, and on January 27 in Japan.

First hinted at in early December 1999, Resident Evil 4 underwent a long development time during which four proposed versions of the game were discarded. Initially developed for the PlayStation 2, the first attempt was directed by Hideki Kamiya after producer Shinji Mikami requested him to create a new entry in the Resident Evil series. Nevertheless, it was decided to start development over again. The game was intended to be a Nintendo GameCube exclusive, but a PlayStation 2 version was announced before the game was released for the GameCube. Resident Evil 4 was subsequently released in full for PC (Microsoft Windows) and Wii, and in heavily condensed versions for other platforms, including the iOS, Mobile phones, and Zeebo.

Resident Evil 4 has garnered great critical acclaim, averaging a score of 96 on Metacritic. It has received stellar reviews from various video game magazines and websites. The game was considered by most critics as a top contender for 2005′s Game of the Year, and was seen as a successful crossover hit; the new gameplay alterations and immersive style appealed to many not previously familiar with the series. -Wikipedia.org

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10. Guitar Hero II

Guitar Hero II is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems and published by RedOctane. It is the second installment in the Guitar Hero series and is the sequel to Guitar Hero. It was first released for the PlayStation 2 in November 2006 and then for the Xbox 360 in April 2007, with additional content not originally in the PlayStation 2 version.

Like in the original Guitar Hero, the player uses a guitar-shaped peripheral to simulate playing rock music as notes scroll towards the player. Most of the gameplay from the original game remains intact, but the new controller, with electronics designed primarily by Jack McCauley, provides new modes and note combinations. The game features more than 40 popular licensed songs, many of them cover versions recorded for the game, spanning five decades (from the 1960s to the 2000s). The PlayStation 2 version of Guitar Hero II can be purchased individually or in a bundle that packages the game with a cherry red Gibson SG guitar controller. The Xbox 360 version of the game is offered in a bundle that packages the game with a white Gibson X-Plorer guitar controller. Both of these controllers are wired, but RedOctane also sells a wireless controller for the PlayStation 2. -Wikipedia.org

9. Shadow of the Colossus

Shadow of the Colossus, released in Japan as Wander to Kyozō, is an action-adventure video game published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI) for the PlayStation 2. The game was released in North America and Japan in October 2005 and PAL territories in February 2006. The game was directed by Fumito Ueda and developed at SCEI’s International Production Studio 1, also known as Team Ico; the same development team responsible for the cult hit Ico. Shadow of the Colossus is considered a spiritual successor to Ico.

Along with Ico, Shadow of the Colossus will be released in Ico and Shadow of the Colossus: The Collection for the PlayStation 3 in spring 2011; it will feature HD graphics, Trophy and 3D support. The game focuses on a young man named Wander who must travel across a vast expanse on horseback and defeat sixteen beings, simply known as colossi, to restore the life of a girl. The game is unusual within the action-adventure genre in that there are no towns or dungeons to explore, no characters with which to interact, and no enemies to defeat other than the colossi. Shadow of the Colossus has been described as a puzzle game, as each colossus’ weakness must be identified and exploited before it can be defeated. -Wikipedia.org

8. Mortal Kombat Armageddon

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is the seventh title in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. The PlayStation 2 version was released in stores on October 11, 2006 while the Xbox version was released on the October 16, with a Wii version released on May 29, 2007 in North America. The game was not released on the Xbox in PAL territories. This game is the last Mortal Kombat for the sixth generation game consoles PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and the first for the seventh generation console on the Wii. It was later released in 2008 as part of the Mortal Kombat Kollection. Armageddon is chronologically the final chapter in the original Mortal Kombat storyline. -Wikipedia.org

7. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is an award winning stealth action video game directed by Hideo Kojima. Snake Eater was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2, and was released on November 17, 2004 in North America; December 16, 2004 in Japan; March 4, 2005 in Europe; and on March 17, 2005 in Australia. The game, which serves as a prequel to the entire Metal Gear series, was followed by two direct sequels titled Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.

Set in the Cold War-era Soviet Union, the story centers on FOX operative Naked Snake as he attempts to rescue a weapons designer and sabotage an experimental superweapon. While previous games were set in a primarily urban environment, Snake Eater adopts a 1960′s Soviet jungle setting, with the high tech, near-future trappings of previous Metal Gear Solid games being replaced with the wilderness. While the setting has changed, the game’s focus remains on stealth and infiltration, while retaining the series’ self-referential, fourth wall-breaking sense of humor. The story of Snake Eater is told through numerous cut scenes and radio conversations. -Wikipedia.org

6. Kingdom Heart II

Kingdom Hearts II is an action role-playing game developed by Square Enix and published by Buena Vista Games and Square Enix in 2005 for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console. The game is a sequel to the 2002 Disney Interactive and Square collaboration, Kingdom Hearts, which combined Disney and Square elements into an action role-playing game, though it is significantly darker in tone than its predecessor. The game’s popularity has resulted in a novel and manga series based upon it and an international version called Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, released in March 2007.

Kingdom Hearts II is the third game in the Kingdom Hearts series. It picks up one year after the events of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. Sora, the protagonist of the first two games, returns to search for his lost friends. Like the previous games, Kingdom Hearts II features a large cast of characters from Disney films and Final Fantasy games. Organization XIII, a group introduced in Chain of Memories, also reappears to impede Sora’s progress. -Wikipedia.org

5. Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) as the tenth title in the Final Fantasy series. It was released in 2001 for Sony’s PlayStation 2. The game marks the Final Fantasy series’ transition from entirely pre-rendered backdrops to fully three-dimensional areas, and is also the first in the series to feature voice acting. Final Fantasy X replaces the Active Time Battle (ATB) system with a new Conditional Turn-Based Battle (CTB) system, and uses a new leveling system called the “Sphere Grid”.

Set in the fantasy world of Spira, the game’s story centers around a group of adventurers and their quest to defeat a rampaging monster known as “Sin”. The player character is Tidus, a blitzball star who finds himself in Spira after his home city of Zanarkand is destroyed by Sin. During the game, Tidus, along with several others, aids the summoner Yuna on her pilgrimage to destroy Sin. -Wikipedia.org

4. Tomb Raider: Legend

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend is the 7th game in the Tomb Raider series. Published by Eidos Interactive, this is the first game in the series not to be handled by British-based Core Design, developed instead by British-owned U.S. studio Crystal Dynamics. The PS2, Windows, Xbox, and Xbox 360 versions were released in Europe on 7 April 2006 and in North America on 11 April 2006.

The North American PSP version was released on 20 June 2006, the Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS versions were released during November 2006 and the Mobile version was released in December 2006. The Windows version was released in 2006 and it was also made available for download to GameTap subscribers on 31 May 2007. A version for the PlayStation 3 will be included in the Tomb Raider Trilogy collection in 2011. -Wikipedia.org

3. God of War

God of War is an action adventure video game for the PlayStation 2 console by Sony Computer Entertainment’s Santa Monica division. First released in March 2005, it is the first installment in the God of War series, which is loosely based on Greek mythology. The game’s protagonist is a warrior named Kratos, and the story forms part of a saga, with vengeance as a central theme. In this chapter, Kratos must stop the God of War, Ares, from destroying the city of Athens by finding the fabled Pandora’s Box. The success of God of War lead to development of five additional games as part of the God of War series. -Wikipedia.org

2. Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4, known in Japan as Biohazard 4, is a survival horror third-person shooter video game developed by Capcom’s Production Studio 4 and published by multiple publishers, including Capcom, Ubisoft, Nintendo Australia, Red Ant Enterprises and THQ Asia Pacific. The game was originally released on January 11, 2005 in North America, and on January 27 in Japan. First hinted at in early December 1999, Resident Evil 4 underwent a long development time during which four proposed versions of the game were discarded.

Initially developed for the PlayStation 2, the first attempt was directed by Hideki Kamiya after producer Shinji Mikami requested him to create a new entry in the Resident Evil series. Nevertheless, it was decided to start development over again. The game was intended to be a Nintendo GameCube exclusive, but a PlayStation 2 version was announced before the game was released for the GameCube. Resident Evil 4 was subsequently released in full for PC (Microsoft Windows) and Wii, and in heavily condensed versions for other platforms, including the iOS, Mobile phones, and Zeebo. -Wikipedia.org

1. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (commonly abbreviated as GTA: SA) is a sandbox-style action-adventure computer and video game developed by Rockstar North. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, the fifth original console release and eighth game overall. Originally released for the PlayStation 2 in October 2004, the game has since been ported to the Xbox and Microsoft Windows (PC), and has received wide acclaim and high sales figures on all three platforms, and is the highest selling game of all time on PlayStation 2. It was made available on Steam on January 4, 2008. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was succeeded by Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and was preceded by Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

The game is set in the fictional state of San Andreas, comprising three metropolitan cities, Los Santos, based on Los Angeles, San Fierro, based on San Francisco and Las Venturas, based on Las Vegas, with deserts, rivers, forests and even a mountain separating the cities. Set in late 1992, San Andreas revolves around the gang member Carl “CJ” Johnson returning home from Liberty City to Los Santos, San Andreas, after learning of his mother’s murder. CJ finds his old friends and family in disarray. Over the course of the game, CJ gradually unravels the plot behind his mother’s murder while exploring his own business ventures. Like other games in the series, San Andreas is composed of elements from driving games and third-person shooters, and features “open-world” gameplay that gives the player more control over their playing experience. The game adds several features, such as car customization, and character personalization. -Wikipedia.org

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This year has already been host to some great AAA titles. April seems intent on keeping the trends going and emptying our wallets even more. While there are dozens of games coming out this month that might be worth your time I decided to focus on the 3 that will get most people talking and seem like safe bets to please their respective core fans.

NetherRealm Studios

First up is Mortal Kombat. If you don’t know what Mortal Kombat is by now then you need to come up from under your rock more often. Yes I know you want to grow a long beard like a wizard and pretend to cast spells at your local mall, but you’re starting to creep people out.

Zipper Interactive

Next up we have Socom 4. Socom is a long time running third person military shooter made by Zipper and published by Sony. This Playstation 3 exclusive is going to be Zipper’s 2nd game this generation on the PS3, with the first having been MAG.

Valve Corporation

Last, but most certainly not least is Portal 2. Portal 2 is being made by the amazing minds over at Valve who have brought us incredible games like Half-Life 1 and 2, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2, as well as Portal 1. The original Portal had you solving puzzles with a out of this world gun that opened portals as you were guided by an evil robot voice assuring you there would be cake in the end for you. Portal 2 is set out to bring more of that, throw in some co-op, add in more layers for the mind twisters, and Valve is trying to make good with the PS3 fans by making the PS3 copy of the game the best copy. How so? Well first off if you buy the PS3 version you get a code for a free PC version inside. Oh and PS3 players can play with PC players cross servers. That’s not enough for you smug geek man? How about cloud servers to save your game on the PS3 and continue it on PC or vice versa. Oh Gabe you sure know how to make an apology to Playstation fans.

All there games are slated for an April 19th release date too. Better start saving now! I heard the old lady down the street is offering 10 bucks to mow her lawn…get over there! Keep it locked in here on WiredController for reviews for these games and more as April sets to unfold.

One of the most popular games in the sphere of gaming is the call of duty series of games. Military forces are given specific assignments to carry out in these FPS (first person shooter) games. Call of Duty was first released in 2003, this series of mission based games was published by gaming giants Activision. The game featured many incidents from World War II, the game was a huge success. Call of Duty 2 was released because of the game’s popularity but Call of Duty 3 wasn’t successful as the previous two. Modern Warfare was the fourth installment in Call of Duty which was a hit with fans and critics alike, which hit the jackpot. All the previous games focused on World War II but this game got praise when it switched from World War II to tensions in the current world. In the series two more games, World at War and Modern Warfare 2 had overwhelming success and the latest game released in the series is Black ops, in 2010.

Black Ops caught the attention of die-hard FPS fans worldwide, for its unique setting. For the first time in the series this game focused on cold war, and therefore the game had a lot of hype before its release, within 24 hours the game sold 7 million copies. In the game, the player plays through the eyes of CIA covert operative Alex Mason, who is seen to be in captivity and is continuously interrogated by his silhouetted captors about his past. The game then plays in flashback where you have to complete various difficult missions where you take on the role of Alex Mason. The game won praise for its stunning visual effects and brilliant story telling. The game is based on several real incidents that took place during the cold war. One incident of huge significance historically that has been covered in the game is the Bay of Pigs incident.

Several game rating websites deeming the game to be on of the best game in 2010 and critics have mostly praised the game. However, the game stirred up huge controversy, just like Modern Warfare 2, because it shows the lead character Alex Mason, assassinating Fidel Castro, albeit a fake one. Sympathizers towards the communist saw this as a product of a capitalist American society and criticized the game for depicting Castro’s assassination. They saw the game as a ploy used by Americans to turn the world against communism. But despite the controversy, the new Call of Duty game manages to keep up the name of an already established and well reputed game series.

Looking for games on Dsi? Here are the top 50 games on Dsi. They were chosen by user popularity. Have a look and see if there are any you fancy. Have Fun.

Here they are:

1

Pokemon Black Version

DS

RPG

2

Pokemon White Version

DS

RPG

3

Okamiden

DS

Adventure

4

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

DS

Action   Adventure

5

New Super Mario Bros.

DS

Platformer

6

Pokemon Platinum Version

DS

RPG

7

Mario Kart DS

DS

Racing

8

Pokemon Diamond Version

DS

RPG

9

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

DS

Action   Adventure

10

Pokemon SoulSilver Version

DS

RPG

11

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

DS

RPG

12

Pokemon Pearl Version

DS

RPG

13

Radiant Historia

DS

RPG

14

Kingdom Hearts: Re:coded

DS

Action   RPG

15

Pokemon HeartGold Version

DS

RPG

16

Monster Tale

DS

Adventure

17

Final Fantasy III

DS

RPG

18

Metroid Prime: Hunters

DS

Action   Adventure

19

The World Ends with You

DS

RPG

20

Super Mario 64 DS

DS

Platformer

21

Animal Crossing: Wild World

DS

Adventure

22

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth 2

DS

Adventure

23

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

DS

Action

24

Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story

DS

Action   RPG

25

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

DS

Action   Adventure

26

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

DS

Adventure

27

Final Fantasy IV

DS

RPG

28

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

DS

Strategy   RPG

29

Metroid Dread [rumored]

DS

Adventure

30

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DS

RPG

31

Golden Sun: Dark Dawn

DS

RPG

32

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

DS

Action   RPG

33

Sonic Rush

DS

Action

34

Duke Nukem: Critical Mass

DS

Action

35

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

DS

Action   Adventure

36

Tetris DS

DS

Puzzle

37

999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors

DS

Adventure

38

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2011: Over The Nexus

DS

Card   Battle

39

Super Scribblenauts

DS

Puzzle   Action

40

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

DS

Adventure

41

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

DS

Shooter

42

Elite Beat Agents

DS

Music   Action

43

Plants vs. Zombies

DS

Strategy

44

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

DS

Adventure

45

Professor Layton and The Diabolical Box

DS

Adventure

46

Chrono Trigger

DS

RPG

47

Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends

DS

Virtual Pet

48

Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends

DS

Virtual Pet

49

Nintendogs: Lab & Friends

DS

Virtual Pet

50

Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends

DS

Virtual Pet

 

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Majority of the best PC games lists include only the latest releases that appraise the technical aspects of the games. A game’s standing is also influenced by its likability, endurance and its entertainment quotient. Over here, we take into account other factors that have transformed a game series into a recognizable brand with not only gaming enthusiasts but also the general public:

Medal of Honor

This series pushed the impressive Crysis game series off the chart with its intensive ambience that offers as near as possible imitation to a battle arena, making for an engrossing experience for the player. This feature makes the pc game numero uno with gaming fans across the globe.  In 2008, Medal of Honor entered the Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition 2008 as the “Best selling FPS (First-Person Shooter) franchise.”

Doom

No roll-call of top pc games can be completed without the deliciously gory Doom series. While the newest Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil has been well- received by critics and players alike, it is the original version that captured the imagination of long time gamers.

Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem is to pc games what Super Mario was to the video game. Unbeknown to many people, Duke Nukem entered the gaming arena as a 2D platform game that was developed by Apogee software. Most people think of the racy character that is present in Duke Nukem 3D as a perfect example of a 1st person shooter.  This series produced a number of highly enjoyable games as well as some average sequels, typical of an iconic pc game. Unfortunately, you won’t find any new developments of this series as the Duke Nukem franchise has been aborted.

Jazz Jack Rabbit

You probably will take a bit of time to recollect this particular game or you need to be old enough! In the era of 2D platformers, Jazz Jack Rabbit was one of the most well- known characters in the gaming world. Many game freaks consider the spin-off to be much more fun. This game makes it on the list for having one of the funkiest soundtracks for a video game. There is talk of the rabbit returning to your game screen which will be a real treat for younger players.

Worms

This is an excellent game in which the entire family can join in the fun. The beauty of Worms is that it is interesting for all age groups, making it the life of the party at any get-together with friends and family.

I am one of those guys who enjoys playing games all day. If some one offered me a job playing video games I would be in heaven. That said, here is a list of 10 great shooter type games coming out in the year 2011 for the Xbox360. The list is not in any specific order as to which game is better than the other, just listed randomly.

Spec Ops: The Line – by 2K Games, Release date: February, 2011

Gears of War 3 – by Microsoft, Release date: September, 2011
F.E.A.R. 3 – by Warner Home Video Games, Realease date: March, 2011Ghost Recon Future Soldier – by Ubisoft, Release date: March, 2011Max Payne 3 – by Rockstar Games, Release date: August, 2011Red Faction: Armageddon – by THQ, Release date: Not yet setDuke Nukem Forever – by 2K Games, Release date: February, 2011
Dead Space 2 – by Electronic Arts, Release date: January, 2011
MindJack – by Square Enix, Release date: January, 2011Rage – by Bethesda Softworks, Release date: September, 2011

All games listed above are shooter type games that are coming out in the year 2011 for the xbox360. Each game will sell for right around brand new. Like I said earlier, the list is in no order but all are expected to be great games. Maybe when some of them come out I can purchase them and then write a review and post that later so you can get a little more info on each game to help you decide wether or not you want to buy it. Thank you for your time and well, go play some games or something.

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10. Kid Chameleon

Kid Chameleon, known as Chameleon Kid in Japan, is a platform game released for the Mega Drive/Genesis. The premise of the game is that the main character, Casey, can use masks to change into different characters in order to use different abilities. The game is also a part of the Sega Genesis Collection for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. It was released for the Virtual Console in Japan on May 22, 2007; North America on May 28, 2007; and Europe on June 1, 2007. It was also released in addition to a series of other Sega games, including Shining Force and Comix Zone, in Sega Smash Pack 2. The game has also appeared in Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. -Wikipedia.org

9. Dynamite Headdy

Dynamite Headdy is a video game released in 1994 by Sega and produced by Treasure. It was released on the Sega Mega Drive system, with ports to the Sega Game Gear and Sega Master System. A port for the Sega 32X was planned, but due to the system’s low popularity, the port was canceled. It was released for the Wii’s Virtual Console on July 30, 2007. The style of the game is platform/action. In the game the player controls the star puppet Headdy who can attack his enemies by shooting his detachable head at them. Dynamite Headdy is one of three games included with Gunstar Heroes: Treasure Box Collection, a compilation of Treasure-produced Mega Drive games for the PlayStation 2. -Wikipedia.org

8. Comix Zone

Comix Zone is a 1995 arcade-style action game. The game’s unique feature is that it is set within the panels of a comic book. Each level consists of two pages and secrets are discovered by shredding the paper and revealing items. The unique dialogue is rendered within talk bubbles with the typical comic font. Sprites and backgrounds possess the bright colors and dynamic drawing style favored by superhero comics.

Comix Zone was criticized for being released too late and for being too hard and short, but it was positively received, and praised for its great game-play, graphics, and soundtrack. It became a great success due to its game-play, and has been released on many collections and consoles since. The music was composed by Howard Drossin, a known video game and movie composer. Graphics were done mainly by comic artists. -Wikipedia.org

7. Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat is 1992 a fighting video game developed and published by Midway for arcades. In 1993, home versions were released by Acclaim Entertainment. It is the first title in the Mortal Kombat series. Upon release, Mortal Kombat became one of the most popular arcade games of all time. It was subsequently ported to home video game consoles and became a best-selling game. Mortal Kombat also became one of the most controversial video games, for its depiction of gore and violence using realistic, digitized graphics.

Mortal Kombat focuses on the journey of the monk Liu Kang to save Earth from the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung, ending with their confrontation on the tournament known as Mortal Kombat. The game spawned numerous sequels, as well as a successful 1995 motion picture adaptation, and is one of the most popular fighting games to date. -Wikipedia.org

6. Phantasy Star II

Phantasy Star II is a console role-playing video game developed by Sega AM7 and released for the Sega Mega Drive in Japan in 1989. It was also released for the Mega Drive in Europe and the Genesis[disambiguation needed] in America in 1990. It is the second entry in Sega’s Phantasy Star series of games that began in 1987 on the Master System. Gameplay is similar to the original Phantasy Star, the first game in the series.

The battle system is turn-based, allowing the player to choose commands for up to four characters. Each of the eight characters has a different set of preferred weapons and armor, as well as techniques, suited to the character’s job. The player must defeat enemies in the overworld and in dungeons to advance in the game. One feature that was present in the first game but not in this one is the first-person view in the dungeon, instead the regular top-down view is used (the third and fourth game also lack the original view). Since its release Phantasy Star II has built up a big cult following and is regarded by many critics to be one of the greatest and most influencial console role-playing games of all time. -Wikipedia.org

5. Shining Force II

Shining Force II, also known as Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal, is a tactical role-playing game for the Mega Drive/Genesis console developed by Sonic! Software Planning in 1994. The storyline is not directly connected to the original Shining Force, although a Game Gear title Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict links the two games’ plots. The game is much longer than the first, and more free-roaming. There is no chapter system, so the player can return to previously visited parts of the world. There are also two different ways of promoting many characters. -Wikipedia.org

4. Sonic The Hedgehog

In the game, Sonic has to prevent Doctor Robotnik from collecting the six Chaos Emeralds in an attempt to rule South Island. The player controls Sonic as he traverses six zones, each of which is split into three “acts”. At the end of the third act of each zone, the player faces Dr. Robotnik in one of his vehicles. The gameplay centers around Sonic’s ability to run, jump, and roll at high speeds.

Levels include springs, slopes, high falls and loop-de-loops. Hazards the player experiences include a wide variety of “badniks” — animals trapped inside mechanical bodies, which are released the moment the player hits them with an attack, either by jumping or rolling on the ground. Each badnik takes one hit to destroy, but their movements and methods of attack vary greatly over the course of the game. The player must also avoid rows of sharp spikes, bottomless pits, and elaborate death traps. -Wikipedia.org

3. Sonic and Knuckles

Playable characters are Sonic and Knuckles. Unlike in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Tails is not available. Essentially, there are two separate games to tackle, depending on which character is selected at the start of the game. Although the appearance of the Zones is the same for either character, their layout and some of the bosses’ tactics differ noticeably at points (Knuckles fights EggRobo in his boss battles, who has different and particularly smarter strategies than Robotnik).

The majority of the zone differences are from the Lava Reef Zone onwards. The two playable characters have different skills and abilities available. Sonic can jump higher and run faster than Knuckles, and he has the Insta-Shield ability. Also, he can use the special powers provided by any of the shields. Knuckles can climb walls, break through bricks (that are placed to prevent Sonic from taking his path) with his fists and glide through the air for a limited period. -Wikipedia.org

2. Sonic The Hedgehog 2

The gameplay of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 builds upon the basic set-up of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game. The player finishes each level, generally moving from left to right, within a time limit of 10 minutes (Sonic dies a split second after the timer reaches 9:59, though it does not actually reach 10:00). Along the way, rings are collected and Badniks are defeated. Star posts serve as checkpoints, where if the player was to lose a life then he or she would return to one.

When the player has collected at least 50 rings, star posts can be run past for an optional Special Stage. At the end of the last act of each zone (with the exception of Sky Chase Zone which does not have a boss), Sonic confronts Dr. Robotnik. In addition, Sky Chase Zone, Wing Fortress Zone, and Death Egg Zone each have only one act, and Death Egg Zone only has two short walkways to two bosses. -Wikipedia.org

1. Sonic The Hedgehog 3

In single player mode, the player can choose to play solo, as either Sonic or Tails, or as a team, controlling Sonic, with the AI controlling Tails, which is the default configuration. Another player may take control of Tails at any time by using a controller plugged into port 2. The object of the game is to progress through the levels. In order to completely finish the game, seven Chaos Emeralds must also be collected from the special stages. Sonic and Tails in the second zone, Hydrocity.

The gameplay builds on the formula laid down in Sonic 2. Sonic and Tails are now equipped with special moves that are activated by pressing the jump button a second time while in mid air. Tails will fly if he’s out of water, or swim if he’s in water, both for a limited amount of time. In a team game, a second player can use Tails to “airlift” Sonic for a short amount of time. Both characters can gain one of three elemental shields (fire, lightning, and water) which protects against damage from that element, with Sonic gaining an additional attack from each one. If Sonic has no shield equipped, he can generate an ‘insta-shield’, giving him a split second burst of protection from projectiles and increasing Sonic’s attack radius. -Wikipedia.org

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