Game of the Year 2010 Contenders (By Nico)

So, 2010 is ending fast and, in about one month, companies will release their hard hitters for the year. Q4 is coming, so let's discuss them, shall we?

*NOTE: In order for a game to appear on this list, we must have played the game beforehand. If a game has not appeared on this list then we either have not played it or don't feel the need to be nominated for GOTY.

Releases during the Year:

We know that some really good games were released this year and prove that, it's not because you are going to release a game at Christmas, that it's obviously going to sell better then one that was released in the beginning of the year.

- Mass Effect 2 (360, PC): BioWare is pretty epic. We all know that. That's what they do, and that's what delivered with their heavy hitting sequel to their heavy hitting science-fiction RPG. With a more in depth story and an improved gameplay, this is truly considered better than the original.

- Red Dead Redemption (PS3, 360): " Wild West based games are more common then a rock on a desk, but Rockstar just proved that that everything they touch is awesome. Red Dead Redemption is immersive in a way where you feel like you are John Marston and you feel like you're a part of something, plus the gameplay is awesome. "

- Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC, MAC): " This long anticipated sequel surely doesn't dissapoint with it's addicting multiplayer and campaign. This goes to show that Blizzard has a way of pleasing fans, and even steal their hard earned money. "

- Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii): " Mario is lovable. Period. Even though he is literally in everything, Nintendo still manages to take care of their mascot by putting him in another 3D acid trip adventure. More creative, and unlockables, as well as beautiful presentation, Nintendo shows that they have what it takes to take on the end of the year. "

- God of War III (PS3): " God of War III has been in developpement for a very long time, and it had to be good. After two very succesful PS2 games and a Portable one, God of War III just had to be good...and it succeeded. With a better gameplay and gorgeous graphics, God of War III succeeds in many ways and concludes the trilogy very masterfully. "