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Xbox 360 Games Guide

Launching in October of 2005, the Xbox 360 had a year to gain some early ground on its competitors from Sony and Nintendo, the PlayStation 3 and the Wii, respectively, which became available at the end of 2006. In four years on the market, developers have had a chance to get very acquainted with the Xbox 360 hardware, which allows for the production of some great-looking high definition games, as well as a slew of other cool features. For more on the Xbox 360, make sure you check out our guide to video game consoles.
Top Rated Xbox 360 Games
(From GameSpot.com)
Red Faction: Guerilla

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

Fight Night Round 4

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Gears of War 2

Xciting Xbox Games

These games are almost out, so you can pick them up soon. Don't forget to check our list of upcoming games for every system.

Majesty 2
This sequel is a unique mix of the action of a real-time strategy and the depth of a role-playing game. You build and control your own kingdom, with dwarfs, humans, elves, trolls, and everything in between. There are also various heros you can build that will protect your kingdom and become powerful lords of your empire. There are endless possibilities to how you can customize your empire.
Release: January 1, 2010

Darksiders: Wrath of War
You play the role of War, one of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse, who has been betrayed by his master and must embark on a quest of vengeance. To do this you must fight through a massive, demon ravaged Post-Apocalyptic world to get your revenge. Luckily, War is equipped with a massive arsenal of weapons, attacks, and is joined by his trusty steed, Ruin.
Release: January 1, 2010

Red Dead Redemption
The sequel to the 2004 hit, Red Dead Revolver, Redemption tells the story of former outlaw John Marston, and his adventures in the American frontier. Developed by Rockstar games, expect many gameplay similarities to their hugely popular Grand Theft Auto series, but set in the lawless western badlands of late 19th century America.
Release: January 4, 2010

Mafia 2
Mafia 2 will immerse you in the seedy underworld of the 1940's mobster scene. You play Vito, who just returned home from WW2 and quickly gets into trouble with the law. To survive, you must explore the giant living, breathing city and partake in car chases, gunfights, and colorful assortment of mob jobs.
Release: January 26, 2010

Bayonetta
Fight through various stages of enemies playing as the witch, Bayonetta, who shape shifts and has several weapons at her disposal. The action is complex, dynamic and even artistic. Bayonetta uses her balletic grace to perform special combos and finishing moves to eliminate the myriad of angelic enemies.
Release: January 5, 2010

R.U.S.E.
This real-time strategy game is set during World War II and allows you to travel around the different battlegrounds of that time: North Africa, Italy, Holland, France, Germany, and so on. Users will aim to trick their opponents through various spy techniques. Get a sense of history and work your logical skills at the same time!
Release: February 2010

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Just can't get enough of Sonic and Tails? Dying for some new AiAi adventures? Looking to play around as Alex Kidd? Well, you're in luck! With this go-kart racing game, you'll get to play as all of your favorite Sega characters, and play against those ones you don't like so well (Doctor Eggman, we're looking at you).
Release: February 2010

Fall 2009 Releases

Featured Title NHL 10

The Electronic Arts hockey franchise has been given a complete internal makeover for the 2010 season, featuring updated rosters and over 200 refinements to the gameplay that make it the most realistic game of hockey ever to appear in a video game. The crowd gets into it more than ever, banging on the glass and becoming rabid when an opponent checks one of their star players, and the game's controls now allow for precision in timing and subtle movements for better passing, shooting, checking, and even a new first-person interface for fighting to get your team fired up, as well as an intimidation factor that causes players on the receiving end of big hits to play more nervously later in the game.

Release Date: September 15

This Is Vegas
Gain money and status in Vegas by clubbing to make connections, racing cars illegally, and cheating casinos to become powerful enough to change Las Vegas back from family destination to city of sin.
Release: November 2

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
The second installment in the action RPG series brings even more Marvel comic book superheroes and villains into the fray and has online or offline co-operative play for up to four people.
Release: September 15

Borderlands
A new first-person action game with role playing elements, the post-apocalyptic setting is complemented by a deep vehicle system and full single-player and multiplayer versus and co-op modes.
Release: October 20

Guitar Hero 5
The new installment in the music franchise features even more great tracks and the ability to customize the members of your band, whether you want two drummers and a vocalist or four guitarists.
Release: September 1

WET
A mercenary named Rubi is double crossed on what she believes will be a simple mission, and she takes it upon herself to track down her attempted killer in this heavily stylized action shooter.
Release: September 15

NBA 2K10
The newest version of 2K's b-ball franchise promises to be the best yet, bringing back all the great gameplay of the series with big improvements to offensive and defensive "shut down" controls.
Release: October 6

Section 8
As a member of Section 8, the unit of risk-taking warriors, you'll have a completely customizable armor suit and tactical battlefield control in this futuristic first-person shooting title.
Release: September 1

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City
Episodes from Liberty City is a disc-based version of the two expansions to GTA IV, The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony. It's also standalone, so you won't need GTA IV to play.
Release: October 29

SAW
Playing as Detective David Tapp, whose life and sanity have been destroyed by his hunt for the serial killer Jigsaw, you must escape the insane asylum where your nemesis has you trapped.
Release: October 6

Cars: Race-o-Rama
Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks from Disney Pixar's Cars franchise return to the world of video gaming with lots of new racing challenges and plenty of customizable car parts.
Release: October 13

Top Titles

What are you waiting for? Grab yourself one of these games now!

Gears of War 2
The sequel to the original smash hit shooter manages to improve upon the formula with a new campaign and a variety of new weapons and environments to complement an even more expansive multiplayer mode. It's everything you could want out of another Gears of War game.

Fable II
The excitement of Fable is back in another gigantic action adventure, enhanced with richly detailed graphics, a dazzling soundtrack, and online co-operative play. This fantasy world and all its quests and characters are at your fingertips in a more immersed and emotional universe than ever before.

Prototype
A sci-fi action game that places you as a mutated superhuman in New York after a viral outbreak, Prototype lets you use a huge variety of skills as you explore the city. You'll have free reign over the choices you make and the way you want to play the game--each player will have a totally unique experience.

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood :
The prequel to the original Call of Juarez puts you right back into the thick of the Wild West with improved graphics and fantastic sound. Some masterful performances by the voice actors will completely draw you in and make you feel like a real gunslinger.

Fight Night Round 4
The fourth installment in the Fight Night boxing series is the best yet, with smooth, fast-paced online play and a revamped fighting system, designed to more closely mimic the feel of the real sport, that will force you to think on your feet in order to take down your opponent.

Red Faction: Guerilla
The expansive Red Faction: Guerilla lets you go anywhere in its amazingly realistic-looking and authentic-sounding world. Best of all, the game is so intricately designed that you can interact with--and destroy--nearly anything you come across in the entire game.

Left 4 Dead
One of the most pulse-pumping games to be created in years, Left 4 Dead is a zombie-hunting game that lets you experience the survival thrills from both sides of the undead coin. Struggle to survive or attack the survivors in fantastic multiplayer modes with sparkling controls.

Prince of Persia
Starring a brand new prince as the main character, this acrobatic platformer features gorgeously conceived artwork and cleverly crafted levels to keep you on your toes. The superhuman stunts and cool combat that define the series are, literally, back in full swing.

Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
Like in the first Viva Pinata, you'll have a blast exploring the colorful, quirky, well-designed Viva Pinata universe. For the more mature gamers out there: don't be put off by the cutesy design--the Viva Pinata series provides a very clever and deep gaming experience.

Soul Calibur IV
The best-looking installment of the popular fighting series features more of the enthralling gameplay and slick moves of the previous games, plus excellent online play.

Fallout 3
The latest post-apocalyptic RPG has a darkly beautiful artistic design and allows you an immense amount of freedom to do what you please in its absolutely massive landscape.

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
The duo make their triumphant return after eight years with more great 3D platforming and a new building mechanic that lets you flex your creative muscle.

Battlestations: Pacific
The newest Battlestations game blends action and strategy seamlessly as you experience WWII's Pacific theater from both the Japanese and Allied perspectives.

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