Best of 2009

1. BorderlandsBorderlandshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/BorderlandsOpens wiki page

I (like Jeff Gerstmann) have sunk over fifty hours playing this amazing game. It's fun, addicting, funny, and keeps you really immersed.

2. Assassin's Creed IIAssassin's Creed IIhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Assassins_Creed_IIOpens wiki page

When I was playing through this game, my whole day was based around when I would play this game. It really sucked me in.

3. Batman: Arkham AsylumBatman: Arkham Asylumhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Batman_Arkham_AsylumOpens wiki page

4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Call_of_Duty_Modern_Warfare_2Opens wiki page

I loved the over-the-top story, unlike most people, and thought the campaign kept things fresh and exciting the whole way through. Obviously, great multiplayer too. Spec-ops is really good.

5. Left 4 Dead 2Left 4 Dead 2https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Left_4_Dead_2Opens wiki page

Not much to say.

6. Shadow ComplexShadow Complexhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Shadow_ComplexOpens wiki page

I sunk a lot of hours into this game, while it's only 2D, it makes up for it by being totally great. Best Downloadable game of the year.

7. New Super Mario Bros. WiiNew Super Mario Bros. Wiihttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/New_Super_Mario_Bros_WiiOpens wiki page

Great with friends, even if they don't play games. But, also really great by yourself.

8. Halo 3: ODSTHalo 3: ODSThttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Halo_3_ODSTOpens wiki page

Campaign is really exciting, and Firefight is super awesome.

9. NHL 10NHL 10https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/NHL_10Opens wiki page

NHL games always get played year round at my house, and this game will be no exception. Some obvious changes were made from the last game that help it feel way more realistic.

10. Red Faction: GuerrillaRed Faction: Guerrillahttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Red_Faction_GuerrillaOpens wiki page

BLOW SHIT UP.