The list is a bit skewed as I've been unable to play some big releases (especially StarCraft 2), but I think it's a good representation of what entertained and engaged me in 2010!
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The best single player experience EVER, in my opinion. The sense of investment in your Shepard is captivating (especially if you import a save from the original Mass Effect), and the worlds you explore with the characters you meet is engaging and memorable in ways that other games can only dream of. A crowning achievement from the team at BioWare, it already deserves to enter the discussion of greatest game ever made.
A rich and compelling campaign that builds on the narrative from Assassin's Creed 2, with a vibrant world full of beautiful architecture and history to explore. I still haven't even cracked into the multiplayer yet...!
I only dug into this with the release of the iPhone version in 2010, so it makes my list. Truly the most addictive puzzle/casual game I've ever played, I own it on PC and 360 as well for a total of 100 hours of undead slaying madness.
The most significant changes made to a Halo title to date, with an incredibly deep multiplayer experience paired with a rewarding campaign. Beautiful visuals and soundtrack as always from Bungie, for my money the best first person shooter of 2010.
Tons of new characters and a significantly improved multiplayer matchmaking and lag reduction system, for an affordable price. Must own for fighting game fans!
Vastly improved career mode with seamless drop-in/drop-out multiplayer, a streamlined store and a ton of new music. I haven't even delved into the Pro mode yet...!
The best video basketball game ever made, period.
E-M-P! E-M-P! E-M-P!
Weirdly addicting, there were a couple of days where I put over 10 hours into this. I'm at year 36, and still trucking away at releasing fake games for my fake console.
Haven't progressed very far into the campaign and strayed away entirely from the multiplayer, but Red Dead Redemption has a sense of discovery and world weariness that stick with you long after you turn off the console.