Microsoft’s Viva Pinata X360 scrapped it out against Capcom’s Dead Rising for third-place, and Viva Pinata came out on top for its addictive, original gameplay, beautifully stylized graphics, innovative Xbox Live! integration, and family-friendly content. This is the 360’s sleeper game of the year; it also managed to be the most interesting and enjoyable game released by developer Rare since its acquisition by Microsoft. Next up,Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas featured a squad based tactical experience in a virtual Las Vegas. Solid gameplay mechanics for cover and rappelling made the game accessible for even less experienced gamers, and the numerous multiplayer options guarantee a lengthy stay on your 360. That leaves Microsoft’s Gears Of War as our top-dog game. Developer Epic created an intense duck-and-cover third-person shooter experience that made the 360 a must-have console for the holiday season. The awe-inspiring graphics and atmosphere made the PC quake in its proverbial DX9 boots.
The fresh take on the overcrowded shooter genre along with the jump-in co-op and visceral multiplayer experience pushed GoW to the top of the heap.
Get a copy here: Viva Pinata X360
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