Xbox 360: Top Six Picks

By Taylor H. Thomas

A leading pioneer of seventh generation consoles made by any of the three largest manufacturers, the Xbox 360 carries almost a thousand games to date. This can make searching for the best games hard, especially since most Xbox titles can cost as much as $60 a piece, no matter how good it is. Fortunately, you can simply buy these top six picks to your Xbox library instead of purchasing an attractive package of good and mediocre games.

The worthy successor to the highly-rated Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion game, Fallout 3 has gained similar positive reviews. With its post-World War II setting, Fallout 3 successfully combines three elements of an excellent action strategy game: fast-paced action in combat, realistic first-person shooter perspective, and intelligent survival in a post-apocalyptic scenario. And even if you have yet to play a Fallout game before, you will definitely enjoy picking up Fallout 3 now.

2) Next on the list is Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and the Damned, a trailblazing game and the first in the GTA series to offer an online multiplayer mod with 15 different games to chose from. The visuals for Liberty City, along with a detailed story-line and large cast of characters have earned it several "Game of the Year" awards. Many new features have been added, such as new cars, weapons, and story lines.

3) Dead Space has been called the "World's Scariest Game." If you don't mind horror stories or gore, then this is the game for you. If you're scared of the dark or made ill by the sight of blood then you might want to move on to the next game. But Dead Space offers state-of-the art graphics and effects, and audio that will make you jump right out of your seat. But more than just violence, it also requires you to think, offering puzzles that will challenge even the most clever player, and a tragic, tangled story that won't leave you disappointed at the end.

However, if you want excellent third-person shooter games without the too-scary part, then gear up for Gears of War 2. The new multiplayer modes allowing for play between 10 players and the improved game play are the reasons for its numerous awards including Best Xbox 360 Game for 2008, which should be reason enough to purchase it for your collection, too.

And then there is Halo 3. This is the third title in the Halo series, with the first two titled as Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. Three of its strongest features are the multiplayer map lineup, the saved films feature and the Forge level editor, which has earned Halo 3 the Best Multiplayer Game award. If you have enjoyed the first two Halo games, the Halo 3 will make you jump for joy with all its new features.

6) The Beatles: Rock Band, for people who aren't into shooters, for people who aren't into horror and gore, and for people who are into music ...for anyone everywhere who has ever wanted to be a rock star, here is your chance. The world's best music game finally lets you play with the Beatles themselves! You can play 45 songs, from "I Want to Hold Your Hand" to "I Am the Walrus," this game is a game for everyone.

There are dozens, if not hundreds more Xbox 360 games out there, award winning or not. Take your time to browse through the vast offerings of game sites, looking at reviews from critics and fellow gamers alike. With so many options, it won't take you long to make your own top six pick. - 30202

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