Top Six Picks of Xbox 360 Games

By Taylor H. Thomas

The Xbox 360 is the pioneer of the seventh generation consoles to come from the three main manufacturers of video games. As such, it carries more games than the other two, with some estimates going as high as a thousand. This will mean that searching for the right games that will give value for your money can be a tricky affair, especially as each game costs a flat rate of $60 no matter its quality. Fortunately, you can just purchase these top six Xbox 360 games, which have been judged as such by both critics and consumers, instead of relying on attractive packages.

1) Successor to the highly-rated Oblivion, Fallout 3 has gained many positive reviews. Set sometime after World War II, it combines the best three elements of a classic action game: fast-paced gameplay, realistic perspective, and intelligent survival in a harsh, post-apocalyptic setting. Don't worry if you haven't played the other two games in the series. Including a gripping storyline and amazing graphics, Fallout 3 is a game anyone could enjoy playing.

Next is Grand Auto Theft IV, which is a trailblazer in its own right as it the first in the series to offer an online multiplayer mode with 15 games types to choose from. Its realistic rendition of Liberty City coupled with a genuinely riveting plotline has earned it numerous "Game of the Year" awards. Add in the fact that it is an open-ended game that provides greater player control and you have a game worth buying now.

3) Dead Space has been called the "World's Scariest Game." If you don't mind horror stories or gore, then this is the game for you. If you're scared of the dark or made ill by the sight of blood then you might want to move on to the next game. But Dead Space offers state-of-the art graphics and effects, and audio that will make you jump right out of your seat. But more than just violence, it also requires you to think, offering puzzles that will challenge even the most clever player, and a tragic, tangled story that won't leave you disappointed at the end.

4) Gears of War 2 is a game for those who love third-person shooters, but don't want the intensity the previous game offers. One of the most popular games in the history of Xbox, GoW2 has a new multiplayer option that allows for up to ten players. And it's not just the multiplayer option. Jaw-dropping graphics, a full, immersive story-line and did I mention the graphics? A must have for any fans of the third-person shooter.

5) And then there was Halo 3. Third in the series, this title can stand on its own with a new multiplayer map lineup, a saved films option, and the Forge level editor -- which earned Halo 3 the "Best Multiplayer Game" award. If you enjoyed the first two games, then Halo 3 should be top of your list.

6) The Beatles: Rock Band, for people who aren't into shooters, for people who aren't into horror and gore, and for people who are into music ...for anyone everywhere who has ever wanted to be a rock star, here is your chance. The world's best music game finally lets you play with the Beatles themselves! You can play 45 songs, from "I Want to Hold Your Hand" to "I Am the Walrus," this game is a game for everyone.

There are so many other good Xbox 360 games out there, many worth playing. Just be careful to read all the reviews, and pay attention to notes about bugs or patches. But with so many games to chose from, you should have no trouble finding your own top six picks. - 29872

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