• Soul Caliber: Broken Destiny (PSP)

I like my PSP Go. I will admit, I did buy it with the assumption that it would be revolutionary with having no more UMD to deal with. So I bought Soul Caliber and downloaded it. Since then, my PSP hasn’t left my side. Soul Caliber: Broken Destiny to me, has been hands down a console selling game.

It brings almost everything that I had in Soul Caliber 4 for the PS3 to my PSP Go with what feels like very little change. From character customization, to online play, Soul Caliber is the most played game on my PSP.

• Punch-out!!! (Wii)

Nintendo’s Mike Tysons Punch out is a legendary game which keeps us adults alive with our childhood memories. Punch Out for the Wii re ignites the flame for what I haven’t felt in a long time. Punch out uses the Wii controllers in a not so stupid way. You box as you would in real life, and it uses the buttons on the controller which doesn’t make your hand cramp in any wierd way.

The original music is used from the first game and you still play as Mac to take on some old familiar foes as well as some new ones. Playing it just brought instant smiles to my face and it did not fall short in making me remember my childhood.

• Phantasy Star Portable (PSP)

Phantasy Star Portable is a unique game in itself, where you are taken back to the Gurhal galaxy to fight more dragons, more wierd SEED monsters, and collect more cool Mags and sabers. I started playing the phantasy star series when PSO came out on the dreamcast. And it has always been a favorite of mine. Me and my good friends have memories forever sealed into that game along side Phantasy Star Universe.

Though the gameplay lacks as far as a decent plotline and story goes, it still remains original to PSU. There may not feel like too much open world gameplay anymore, but the customization of weapons, armor, and appearance is stil quite there. If you are a fan of Phantasy Star Online or Phantasy star Universe, then pick this up. You won’t regret it.

• Uncharted 2 – Among Theives (PS3)

Uncharted 2 has been the game that has got alot of hype. And I’ve played enough to know that it is worthy of all this hype. Uncharted 2 offers the best script and story to any game since Metal Gear Solid 4. From plot twists, to beautiful animatics, the game makes you feel like you are right there with Nathan Drake.

I really think if Naughty Dog sticks to creating such inviting video games, that they will be one of, if not already, the best video game companies to exist. The amount of detail in this game is amazing. The lighting was perfect, posters where culturally correct, and the dialog is one in a million. I’m a firm believer of games like this.

• Left 4 Dead 2 (PC)

Left 4 dead is a fantastic game. I will say that I was extremely hesitant when it came out. Even though I’m a huge zombie fan, I was not going to fork out an additional 60 bucks to Valve for what should of been an expansion to L4D. Left 4 Dead 2 does offer a completely new experience in the zombie apocalypse.

The new characters bring a second life to the game and makes you feel included in the madness of the zombie world. And with new special infected, you don’t know what to expect when turning the next corner! I had a Jockey jump on me off a building while a spitter spit on the ground, killing me within seconds. I was angry, shocked, and excited at the same time!

And with 5 campaigns, and a few more extra gameplay modes, this is worth the on sale $32 price. Is it worth the ful retail price of $59.00? I don’t think so.

• Demon’s Souls (PS3)

Demon’s Souls brings something to the table which has not been brought in a long time. Difficulty. I was getting so sick and tired of spending 60 bucks for a game I beat within hours just to find it sit on my shelf and collect dust. (Sorry MGS4. It’s true…) Yes, you can throw Ninja Gaiden Sigma into my face, but this is a different difficulty. This is the kind that makes me feel awesome when I get a real life body. I feel a part of a community too.

When I can leave a note or read a note, or see how someone died, it’s as if we are a community of people working through an almost impossible game. Demon’s Souls offers a fun gameplay, a well working control system, and a gameplay difficulty that makes the game both frustrating and fun. I still can’t put this game down.

• Shadow Complex (Xbox 360)

Not much to say about shadow complex. It brings you a side scrolling shooter with a twist. An awesome EPIC TWIST WORTHY OF BEING CALLED BEST GAME ON XBOX360!

You play as Jason Flemming going through an underground complex to find out what happened to his girlfriend, Claire. From cool shooting mechanics, to taking you from the 3D sidescroll to non sidescroll cinematics, is really effective. I pray every day that more games come out like this.

• Modern Warfare 2 (PC) **honerable mention**

Before you get after me, let me explain.  The single player story was very much like a Michael Bay Film. Explosions, Gunfire, More explosions, Nukes, etc. There was even a almost laughable point where an EMP nuke goes off in space taking out astronauts, leaving you on the ground dodging falling helicopters from the sky!  With plot twists and random cameos from characters I barely remember, it was a good 5-7 hours I enjoyed. Spec ops provided just as much enjoyment. I can’t remember screaming so hard when trying to get from one side of the map to the other with my brother controlling the AC130 at night.

As for the multiplayer, it is highly addictive. There is a TON of things to keep the multiplayer interesting like unlocking weapons and psudo-acheivements. And there is so much strong gameplay, you can guarantee it will be played for the next few years. Modern Warfare 2 is another excellent game from Infinity Ward that includes subtle, yet effective improvements from the original Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. But, this is a hard ” Best game for 09′ ” to give. For such an awesome game, they cripple it with IWNET and no dedicated servers. And I mean CRIPPLE. I disconnect all the time, rerouting to different hosts becomes and issue, and the lag is unforgivable. Sorry MW2. You are fun. You are alot of fun, but you had to ruin it with IWNET.