The Gift of Gaming: Top 10 Must-Have Games of 2009

The Gift of Gaming: Top Ten Must Have Games of 2009

DJ Hero - The latest entry to the music genre, DJ Hero is just as addicting if not more so than its <i>Guitar Hero</i> counterparts. Complete with turntable peripheral, <i>DJ Hero</i> lets players mix and scratch some of their favorite tracks like the pros, such as Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ AM.

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DJ Hero - The latest entry to the music genre, DJ Hero is just as addicting if not more so than its <i>Guitar Hero</i> counterparts. Complete with turntable peripheral, <i>DJ Hero</i> lets players mix and scratch some of their favorite tracks like the pros, such as Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ AM.

Batman: Arkham Asylum - From the gritty atmosphere of Arkham Asylum, home of Gotham City’s most dangerous supervillains, to the cool bat-themed gadgets, &lt;i&gt;Batman: Arkham Asylum&lt;/i&gt; is how a Batman game should look.

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Batman: Arkham Asylum - From the gritty atmosphere of Arkham Asylum, home of Gotham City’s most dangerous supervillains, to the cool bat-themed gadgets, <i>Batman: Arkham Asylum</i> is how a Batman game should look.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - The long-awaited sequel to the 2007 commercial and critical hit, &lt;i&gt;Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2&lt;/i&gt; has had its share of controversy. Not only is it the premier First Person Shooter (FPS), but the multiplayer and the new two-player Spec Ops mode will make you stay for the party.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - The long-awaited sequel to the 2007 commercial and critical hit, <i>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2</i> has had its share of controversy. Not only is it the premier First Person Shooter (FPS), but the multiplayer and the new two-player Spec Ops mode will make you stay for the party.

The New Super Mario Bros. - There’s just something about Mario and his brother Luigi that we can’t get enough of. 24 years and a slew of sequels and spin-offs later, the Mario Brothers are back to show what plumber power is all about. If you were holding out on buying a Wii, now is the time to reconsider.

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The New Super Mario Bros. - There’s just something about Mario and his brother Luigi that we can’t get enough of. 24 years and a slew of sequels and spin-offs later, the Mario Brothers are back to show what plumber power is all about. If you were holding out on buying a Wii, now is the time to reconsider.

Assassin’s Creed II - A secret guild of assassins, betrayals, revenge and a tale of intrigue; sounds like Ubisoft’s follow-up to critically-acclaimed &lt;i&gt;Assassin’s Creed&lt;/i&gt;. Ubisoft lifted the reins and made the game truly free form, letting players conquer missions whenever and however they want.

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Assassin’s Creed II - A secret guild of assassins, betrayals, revenge and a tale of intrigue; sounds like Ubisoft’s follow-up to critically-acclaimed <i>Assassin’s Creed</i>. Ubisoft lifted the reins and made the game truly free form, letting players conquer missions whenever and however they want.

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Left 4 Dead 2 - &lt;i&gt;Left 4 Dead 2&lt;/i&gt; is the sequel to the co-op action horror FPS &lt;i&gt;Left 4 Dead&lt;/i&gt;. Players control one of the four new survivors as they travel across the Deep South looking for refuge against the hordes of zombies hungry for their flesh.

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Left 4 Dead 2 - <i>Left 4 Dead 2</i> is the sequel to the co-op action horror FPS <i>Left 4 Dead</i>. Players control one of the four new survivors as they travel across the Deep South looking for refuge against the hordes of zombies hungry for their flesh.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Naughty Dog’s outdone themselves with &lt;i&gt;Uncharted 2&lt;/i&gt;. The platforming pro Naughty Dog makes sure that there will be plenty of chasms to cross, but there will also be smooth gunplay and challenging puzzles. Multiplayer consists of a three-person co-op or head-to-head run and gun.

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Naughty Dog’s outdone themselves with <i>Uncharted 2</i>. The platforming pro Naughty Dog makes sure that there will be plenty of chasms to cross, but there will also be smooth gunplay and challenging puzzles. Multiplayer consists of a three-person co-op or head-to-head run and gun.

HALO: ODST - HALO’s back for one more round of multiplayer and we couldn’t be happier. &lt;i&gt;ODST&lt;/i&gt; puts gamers in control of elite UNSC soldiers, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST), as they embark on a top-secret mission. With several new modes of play including 4-player co-op action, it’ll leave you saying, “Thank you Bungie! Can I have another sir?”

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HALO: ODST - HALO’s back for one more round of multiplayer and we couldn’t be happier. <i>ODST</i> puts gamers in control of elite UNSC soldiers, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST), as they embark on a top-secret mission. With several new modes of play including 4-player co-op action, it’ll leave you saying, “Thank you Bungie! Can I have another sir?”

Forza Motorsport 3 - Featuring over 400 cars lovingly recreated in all their photo-realistic splendor, this game is made for the car aficionado. Each car is highly customizable and a joy to drive on the 100 tracks featured in the game.

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Forza Motorsport 3 - Featuring over 400 cars lovingly recreated in all their photo-realistic splendor, this game is made for the car aficionado. Each car is highly customizable and a joy to drive on the 100 tracks featured in the game.

Madden 2010 - Are you ready for some hard-hitting gridiron action? The king of football is back with a little more juke in his step and some serious passing and running plays for that behind. Electronic Arts has upped the ante with this iteration of the premier football series.

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Madden 2010 - Are you ready for some hard-hitting gridiron action? The king of football is back with a little more juke in his step and some serious passing and running plays for that behind. Electronic Arts has upped the ante with this iteration of the premier football series.