We hope you guys are enjoying this as much as we are. It’s been a difficult process, making this list. Mostly, we’ve just been beating each other with Wiimotes and bowing down as Gavin made random demands. Remember – this top list isn’t about sales, metrics or scores; it’s about games that shaped the generation, or maybe just impressed us.
70 – Call of Duty: Black Ops (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii)
With Call of Duty: Black Ops Treyarch decided to go to a darker side of war with their single player campaign that was all about the numbers. This was the first Call of Duty game that touched on the Cold War, MK Ultra and mind-control - and was a resounding success with over 25 million copies sold.
The multiplayer portion was widely acclaimed and ensured the Call of Duty franchise would continue to dominate this generation even after the recent Infinity Ward saga.
69 – From Dust (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
There’s a good reason why strategy games stay away from consoles, and that’s because they usually fail miserably thanks to a design interface that makes controlling the world around you clumsy and awkward. From Dust bucked this trend however, getting the most out of consoles and PC and putting players in charge of mother nature herself.
Downright gorgeous and with a pace that was off the beaten path, the game was a breath of fresh air as players connected once again with the elements.
68 – Bioshock Infinite (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
The long awaited sequel to Bioshock 2 is the polar opposite to the underwater city of Rapture. Infinite is set in the floating city of Columbia and is possibly one of the most beautiful settings ever seen in a video game.
You control Booker Dewitt, a disgraced Pinkerton Detective in mounting debt who is sent to Columbia to rescue Elizabeth, a young captive guarded by a giant robotic bird-like creature. The gameplay is similar to Bioshock 2 in that you have basic firearms and ‘vigours’ which are the plasmids equivalent of Columbia. They mix up the formula by having the ‘skyhook’ mechanic; a clawed, handheld device used to move quickly across mounted tracks sprawled throughout Columbia. If you’ve never played a Bioshock game, this one is more than worth your money.
67 – Batman Arkham City (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
The sequel to the asylum, Batman Arkham City offered players a much bigger Batman experience. With an entire city to explore, players could spend hours gathering collectibles, exploring the dark underbelly of Gotham, or even climbing upside-down as Catwoman.
While not as tight an experience as Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City gave players exactly what they’d asked for – more. With more bosses to battle, more puzzles to solve and trophies to find, there was a lot of love in Batman: Arkham City.
66 – Professor Layton Franchise (Nintendo DS, 3DS)
What makes Professor Layton so lovable? Is it the old-timey charm, the weird relationship with his apprentice, or the bizarre and hilarious characters that they encounter? Nah, it couldn’t be any of that – must just be the opportunity to solve hundreds of unique puzzles.
The Professor Layton series of handheld games offer puzzles ranging from ridiculously easy to mind-breaking-ly hard. Think outside the box, apply logic and prepare yourself to be surprised with this strangely lovable and addictive puzzle franchise.
65 – Saints Row Franchise (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
Oh how far they have come. It’s a franchise that could’ve very easily been cast away as a mere GTA clone. In fact, it started as one, but as the series has progressed, Saint’s Row took on a life of its own.
Instead of going with a realistic approach to violence and crime, Saints Row tipped the entire concept on its head with crazy weapons, characters and objectives. The Saints Row franchise (especially Saints Row 3 and 4) took the crazy and ran with it, developing it own irreverent flavour. There’s nothing else that gives you the tools to digitally smash a guy’s face in with a giant purple dildo.
64 – Burnout Paradise (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
If there was one arcade racer on the consoles that stood the test of time, it’s Burnout Paradise. Burnout Paradise is an open world, drift focused arcade racer with a unique bent on encouraging spectacular crashes.
Its easy to learn controls and mechanics provided a fast paced racer to play with friends both online and offline. It’s no wonder that people still dust it off to play it today – despite numerous excellent racers, no game has really filled its shoes.
63 – Hitman: Absolution (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
Absolution hit the scene with mixed reviews. It was originally passed off as a reboot of a franchise to make it more accessible to the casual crowd. Fortunately, at its core, Absolution still encompasses the elements that makes Hitman appealing.
You play as Agent 47, a highly trained covert assassin on a mission to kill a rogue agent. The game is heavily stealth-based, and there are many ways to complete objectives through improvisation. The story beats and improved mechanics make it a great experience and a good entry point for people new to the series.
62 – Heavy Rain (PS3)
Not much of a game, but definitely one of the most important PS3 games in terms of storytelling. It tells the story of the Origami Killer, a serial murderer who takes young boys during the rainy season. The story revolves around 4 characters all involved with the killer in one way or another.
Heavy Rain has 4 playable protagonists with intertwining stories. Your actions in game will impact the ending greatly. Although the gameplay is limited mostly to quick time events, Heavy Rain still stands out as a landmark of videogame storytelling.
61 – EA Sports MMA (Xbox 360, PS3)
MMA is technically still a young sport, and the video game tie-ins even more so. The UFC Undisputed games may have had more licensed characters, arenas and brands than EA’s debut inside the octagon, but what that game lacked in official merchandising rights it more than made up for with a far more intuitive control scheme that was gutsy and fun for any skill level.
Down and dirty, strategic on the fisticuffs and more fun to play with friends, EA MMA was an underrated gem that went the distance.
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oVg
December 17, 2013 at 12:05
If Twitter is number one then I am walking 😛
Her Highness the Hipster
December 17, 2013 at 12:17
but twitter is a game, man! the best game. the game you take on a persona and troll people 😛
JJ's horrible secret (John)
December 17, 2013 at 12:18
The best kind
oVg
December 17, 2013 at 12:26
So Disqus is number one. tee hee hee
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
December 17, 2013 at 12:27
Oh, I thought that was what Lazygamer.net was for 😛
Gavin Mannion
December 17, 2013 at 12:23
Lol I promise that won’t happen…
Her Highness the Hipster
December 17, 2013 at 12:37
nah, you’ll make sure it’s COD 😛
Weanerdog
December 17, 2013 at 12:51
I am expecting Candy Crush
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 12:52
I am expecting Pokemon
Mark Treloar
December 17, 2013 at 14:06
Cookie Clicker
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 17, 2013 at 16:28
Castle Age… Facebook Game takes number 1!
Sageville
December 17, 2013 at 13:14
The rage must flow….
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:15
it will when pokemon wins!
Sageville
December 17, 2013 at 13:17
If that happens….. someone will pay…. and that someone will be Darryn
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:18
If it does the black hole of death will open!
RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba
December 17, 2013 at 12:58
Hahah! That was a frigging great documentary man!
Hybrid
December 17, 2013 at 12:14
I really thought Batman: AC would’ve been higher. Hitman was Ok but better than Batman; I don’t think so
Umar Bravely Default
December 17, 2013 at 12:15
Batman AA will prob be higher
Umar Bravely Default
December 17, 2013 at 12:16
Why do I get the feeling Candy Crush is in the top ten
Admiral Chief in Vegas
December 17, 2013 at 12:28
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oVg
December 17, 2013 at 12:28
and Dance Dance revolution.
Umar Bravely Default
December 17, 2013 at 12:30
Which is justifiable though . Play , DDR is amazeballs
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 17, 2013 at 13:15
I get that feeling too
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:16
IT WILL BE POKEMON!!
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 17, 2013 at 13:29
ah go shove your pokemon into your holiday…
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:34
*sings* I want to be the very best, Like noone ever was! To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause!
JJ's horrible secret (John)
December 17, 2013 at 12:18
I can actually agree with this list (for a change). Still feel that FarCry deserves to be higher than where it is overall.
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 12:56
In the 20s man!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
December 17, 2013 at 12:28
HITMAN!!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 17, 2013 at 12:28
Saints Row 3 was fun, but forgettable.
Batman AC was really cool, especially swooping around the city – made you really feel like Batman.
Hitman Absolution is my favourite out of these 10 – if didn’t feel dumbed down for accessibility, especially at higher difficulty levels. The challenges really take the cake (badum tish!).
If Burnout Paradise is the one from the Humble EA bundle then that’s on backlog.
Rest I haven’t played.
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 12:55
*FIXED
Saints Row 3 was forgettable.
Batman AC was really cool, especially swooping around the city – made you really feel like Batman.
Hitman
Absolution is my favourite out of these 10 – if didn’t feel dumbed down
for accessibility, especially at higher difficulty levels. The
challenges really take the cake (badum tish!).
If Burnout Paradise is the one from the Humble EA bundle then that’s on backlog.
Rest I haven’t played.
RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba
December 17, 2013 at 12:59
Haha. Tim is going to go ape over the Saints Row 3 😉
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:03
I will refrain as today is last day at work!
RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba
December 17, 2013 at 13:06
You lucky git you! Out of rage I will not add you back to the SOMA group!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 17, 2013 at 13:11
Oh no Tim! Now you can’t be part of Some Old Metrosexual Association!
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:12
YOU SHUT UP!! SOMA IS THE MOST BEST EST ELITEST GROUP OF GAMERS IN THE UNIVERSE!
RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba
December 17, 2013 at 13:13
SMASH RAGE KILL YOUR RIGHT ITS BEST MORE THAN EVEN FOXHOUND TIMES A BILLION!
RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba
December 17, 2013 at 13:14
Who’s old here? *RUNS
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:15
Some creepy old guy called T R E V O R
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 17, 2013 at 13:15
Who you LOVE to play with as you have admitted many, many times!
RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba
December 17, 2013 at 13:16
0-O
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:17
Yes i do love to play with Trevor from GTAV you are indeed correct!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 17, 2013 at 13:18
Of course I am. I’m always right.
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:19
even when you play with young men in locker rooms! Remember you are always right!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 17, 2013 at 13:31
But I don’t, that’s one of the reasons I’m always right 🙂
Unless you’re referring to when I shove my way past the obstructive swimming squad tools, in which case I’m still right.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 17, 2013 at 13:16
tee hee. 9000+ 😀
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 17, 2013 at 13:16
I’m ignoring all people that are getting leave during December… just out of principal.
RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba
December 17, 2013 at 13:17
I am only getting next week off 🙁
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:17
Till when?
RinceGivesRspectsToMadiba
December 17, 2013 at 13:18
6th Jan 😉
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:20
atleast man! I am going to be doing alot of drinking and playing games this holidays
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 17, 2013 at 13:22
Seems I’ll run out of people to talk to before the week’s done… guess I’ve got the voices to keep me company
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:31
They talk softly
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:18
I can kill your boss for you if you like.
Lego Witcher of the Squirrels
December 17, 2013 at 13:25
I need work to go back to after New Years you know…
Hybrid
December 17, 2013 at 12:39
Burnout what a ridiculously crazy fun game. How many hours of sleep I’ve lost playing Burnout Revenge which is still my favourite arcade racing game.
Sir Rants remembers Madiba
December 17, 2013 at 12:50
Bioshock Infinite! Bestest!
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 12:52
Saints row is still meh.. but Hitman was a GREAT game, a little annoying near the end but great none the less!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 17, 2013 at 13:11
If Dragon’s Dogma isn’t in the top 50, there’s going to be hell to pay!
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:31
Imagine this for a second the TOP TEN is the following:
10:Duke Nukem Forever
9:Transformers: The Game
8:Aliens Colonial Marines
7:Assassin’s Creed 3
6:Dead Space 3
5:Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi
4:Kinect Steel Batallion Heavy Armor
3:GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2:Vampire Rain
1: Pokemon X and Y
Her Highness the Hipster
December 17, 2013 at 13:32
hey! who leaked the list!? 😛
TiMsTeR1033
December 17, 2013 at 13:35
I have eyes and ears in strange and awkward places!
Sageville
December 17, 2013 at 14:02
You should see a doctor about that
Her Highness the Hipster
December 17, 2013 at 14:09
now that sounds…. appealing?
Weanerdog
December 17, 2013 at 13:32
You missing Dragon age 2
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
December 17, 2013 at 13:40
Then this place will burn!! BURRRNNNN!!! 😮
Sageville
December 17, 2013 at 13:44
If you went based on LG reviews, which game has the highest score…..could that not be the #1?
SaintsRowNigri
December 17, 2013 at 13:45
Hold on to your horses but… As much as I love Saints Row the Third, Arkham City is by far the better game of the two.
There. I’ve said it!
Guest
December 17, 2013 at 14:22
Is this even true? bit.ly/Xbox-News