1. Mass Effect 2Mass Effect 2https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Mass_Effect_2Opens wiki page
It's gonna come down to the wire as to whether ME2 or AC:B gets GOTY. I need to play some ME2 to refresh my memory.
2. World of Warcraft: CataclysmWorld of Warcraft: Cataclysmhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/World_of_Warcraft_CataclysmOpens wiki page
If initial views from patch 4.0.3a are indicative of the final product this game may also leapfrog Reach.
3. Halo: ReachHalo: Reachhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Halo_ReachOpens wiki page
When it came out I thought that this game might be my GOTY but since then AC:B and Pac-Mac CE DX have stolen its thunder. Still very deserving of a top spot.
4. Assassin's Creed: BrotherhoodAssassin's Creed: Brotherhoodhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Assassins_Creed_BrotherhoodOpens wiki page
I have a feeling that once I finish this game it will leap above ME2 but that still remains to be seen.
5. Pac-Man Championship Edition DXPac-Man Championship Edition DXhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Pac_Man_Championship_Edition_DXOpens wiki page
Surprise contender for game of the year. Only its scope is keeping it from reaching the top.
The six spot is my cutoff from the top tier games of 2010. From here on out its more about the impression that the games left on me. Splinter Cell impressed me with its style of aggressive stealth.
7. DarksidersDarksidershttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/DarksidersOpens wiki page
Barely makes the 2010 cut but in consideration.
8. Alan WakeAlan Wakehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Alan_WakeOpens wiki page
9. Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilverPokémon HeartGold/SoulSilverhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Pokemon_HeartGold_SoulSilverOpens wiki page
Most complete Pokemon game out there. Deserves mention.
