Well 2010 was a lot of things, video games being one of them. We had a lot of good ones and bad ones this year that have influenced us. Some deserve more credit than others and this is my opinion why.
(ALL opinions are mine. Also I do not own any images shown in this post)
(ALL opinions are mine. Also I do not own any images shown in this post)
Top 10 that I think influenced the year most are:
1. Modern Warfare Black Ops: Not only did this break MW2’s record for most sales in 24 hours; it’s a more improved version of it. I’m serious, I like both games, but MWBO was faster, had better controls, and more multiplayer options that were more fun, like Barebones.The guns and kill streaks were well thought out for the cold war atmosphere, which is a better feeling then the WWII world we no longer love. Yet it’s not so different from the Modern Warfare feeling which we still do love. Plus, it had you killing zombies as JFK and that’s cool. The single player is also much better then it’s predecessors with great visuals, a better storyline, and a lot more intense action and difficulty. You will die a lot in this game, but you will continue playing regardless of your frustration because it’s hardcore. Really hardcore. Even if you didn’t like it, you have to admit it was one of the most talked about games before and after its launch and still is.
2. Minecraft: Even if you don’t play it like me, you have to admit this is amazing. A single beta version of the game only and millions play it all over the country. The unique thing is that it’s not so much used as a game as it is for constructing the world around you into a scene then posting the work online for others to see your creativity. We’ve all seen pictures of people making places, people, events, and more with the tools used. It’s innovative, creative, and allows the player a lot more freedom then most games. Best of all it’s simple to understand. This isn’t even the Gold Disk version of it, so who knows what the finished product will look like.
4. Assassins Creed Brotherhood: This game is just…wow. Some of us wondered if this was just a DLC or a sequel. Turns out it was a sequel that was completely awesome and, although familiar, offered new ideas to the game that made us continue assassinating people over and over again. I’ve only played it a few times with a dorm mate, but from what little missions I did I could see many improvements. For one thing, you are actually judged based on how well you did your mission which gives you more money if you’re a better assassin. You don’t need to do the whole building town crap, but just improve stuff on a whim. The best part is that you can train your own assassins, make a guild, sent them out into world missions or use them to help you kill targets that are hard to reach. It makes you feel like your really are part of a guild of assassins. Besides the new items and weapons the only more awesome thing about the game is the multiplayer. All I can say is just play it and you won’t put the controller down.
5. Civilization V: Now Civilization has always been an impressive game series, but this one takes the cake. While some features are gone, the new AI is easier for newcomers and the graphics are just eye dropping. It’s more than just a strategy game, this time you are creating and ruling a civilization that is growing by your choices and standards. You can be a peaceful nation, a war nation, be democratic, be communist, focus on trade, focus on art, invent new technology and more. Everything you do is by your hands and always effects the world overall, not just yourself. You can even pit your civilization against others online. Everything from the song to the cutscenes is enough to make you want to play again and again.
6. Mass Effect 2: This came out way early this year, but it deserves to be on this list. The sequel to one of the greatest narrative games of all time is not only better then the first game, it’s learned from the first game. No more Mako and no more multiple weapons while changing them every 3 minutes. Instead we get faster paced action, a new way to interrupt speeches in a funny or bad ass way, and a story in a galaxy that is darker than we thought it was originally. Mass Effect 2 is like a Space Western Movie where you’re on own and almost everyone is against you. The characters are each special and well designed in both the looks department and personality (Jack being my favorite), the worlds are unique and special in their own way, and the best part? You get to see the choices you made in the first one effect the world of the second game now and it’s never the same no matter how many games you play. That’s just awesome narrative right there mixed with gameplay, god bless you Bioware. This game is looked upon as making the most interactive experience in a game ever and is used for examples in every field making this a must see. 
7. Pokémon Black and White: Pokémon is, and always will be, remembered as one of the fastest and most popular video games to spread out worldwide. A huge mega hit in Japan, it’s already broken most records and is still being sold in Japan as its number one game. Sadly it’s not out in the US until March of this year, but some people are already buying from Japan and learning Japanese just to play the game. Others are getting ready to order it or are talking about it on forms and such. It’s gotten much talk since word of it came out long ago and already we got anime, manga, fanfiction, fan art, and more dedicated to this game then you can think. Even though it’s not in the US, this is still something that has caused a lot of influence this year so it should be counted. The reason its lower is because it’s not out here yet.
8. Monster Hunter 3: Although this came out last year in Japan, I’m going to count this because of the influence it had in west this year. Monster Hunter was never a game I got into, but apparently everyone else did. You are a hunter with a giant ass sword who goes around, with other players if you want, to kill giant colossus sized monsters ranging from dinosaurs to dragons and more. In my college, at least 10 people I saw were talking about this game all semester in every class I went too. Great visuals, realistic monsters, tons of fun they say. Maybe I’ll check it out. But since coming out into the US it’s been the talk for months and is not stopping anytime soon.
9. Final Fantasy 13: This game was more than just beautiful; it was a new step for the entire series. JRPG’s are not popular here in America, but Final Fantasy has always been one of the few exceptions. A new gameplay experience, level up system, storyline well written, and music as awesome as always. Final Fantasy XIII brought a lot to the gaming world. It brought a chance to make the art tell the story and showed a new never before seen battle system that was familiar to old players, but new and creative for a chance in pace. The animation is so real and so visual that you have to respect the artists for their dedication and if you are a Game Artist, this is a game you should study and analyze. If Game Designers have Mass Effect, then Artists has FF13. One of the best the series has given us in a long time.
10. 360 Kinect and Playstation Move: While they are not really games, they deserve the spot because of the hype and uniqueness they brought to their systems. Now I, like many, didn’t think much of the two and felt that it was going to either fail and bring more harm to the industry or succeed and bring a new experience that would change it. To my surprise, and joy, it was neither. Despite being somewhat successful it didn’t ruin the industry nor did it improve it. Still, it used new technology and was talk about a lot so it gets a spot.
And that’s what I think the top 10 are.
If you agree or disagree, please state why or ask questions!
Later and let’s hope the new year is good.
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