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Well, boys and girls 2008 is in the books, but instead of jumping straight into the new year we thought it would be nice to reflect back on the top games of last year. We are living during an incredible time as gamers and last year was no exception as we witnessed top tier sequels and incredible new I.P.s. There were surprises and disappointments, but what games did we feel shaped up to be the bes... more.

The original Gears of War was the reason I swallowed my pride and all my hatred for the Xbox 360. As soon as I saw it at my friend's house I was hooked, and after my first time playing the multiplayer online against other friends I knew that my life actually had a meaning. Then along comes Gears of War 2 to show me that the original game in fact sucked by comparison. GoW2 takes everything the f... more.

Gears of War. The game that made me want to buy an Xbox 360. I cannot tell you how blown away I was by this game when I first saw it. I remember playing a bit at EB Games, getting right up to one of the first times you get to use the Hammer of Dawn, and deciding this game was one I had to own someday. The visuals, the gameplay...everything about the game impressed me, and when I was finally able t... more.