Game of the Year Voting
Prior to 2008, GameSpot had handed out only four 10s in its history. In 2008, we gave out not one, but two. Our standards haven't diminished; rather, the general quality of games this year has far surpassed what even the most jaded player could have expected. First of all, we were blessed with a number of high-quality new properties, such as Braid, No More Heroes, and Left 4 Dead. Even more amazingly, several famous franchises were reimagined in ways that catered to series fans while embracing new concepts in terms of game design. Fallout 3 transformed the role-playing series, taking us through a desolate, post-nuclear Washington, DC. Burnout Paradise threw its raucous brand of arcade racing into an open world and turned the series on its head as a result. And of course, there were those two 10s. Grand Theft Auto IV introduced new concepts to the series, such as its uproarious multiplayer features, and it brilliantly parodied modern pop culture along the way. Metal Gear Solid 4 brought a beloved series to an explosive conclusion, showcasing a chain of remarkable boss fights and unforgettable action in the process. Both games are in many ways not just the pinnacle of their franchises, but represent what we should expect from each and every action game.
Choosing 10 finalists was difficult in a year in which dozens of games could have been deemed worthy of a nod. Yet after countless heated discussions, the dust eventually cleared, and one incredible game rose from the ashes.....Klik here to see Game of the Year
-Gamespot
