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Best of Xbox 360/ps3 generation 2005-2013

by rav

These are my favorites, not some universal best or most important list. I don't play many sports, racing, or Nintendo games, thus, they are not represented here.

Additionally, I tried to not include multiples of a series (unless the different entries in the series held special significance for me). I played COD games through black ops, but only included Modern Warfare because I thought that one was probably the high point of the series, though arguably MW2 perfected the multiplayer.

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Mass Effect 2

1. Mass Effect 2

2010. The story, world, music, and game-play hit me just right. The giant human terminator at the end is the only part that sticks out as bad four years on. Mordin Solus for the win.

The Last of Us

2. The Last of Us

2013. Quite possibly the most accomplished storytelling in video games. Also, that ending.

BioShock

3. BioShock

2007. Would you kindly... It falls off after the ryan encounter. Incredible world

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

4. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

2011

Red Dead Redemption

6. Red Dead Redemption

2010

Spelunky

7. Spelunky

2013

Fallout 3

8. Fallout 3

2008

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

9. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

2007

Portal

10. Portal

2007

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