[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3720413][/url] Splinter Cell: Conviction The Xbox 360 lineup is a pretty damn good one, but Splinter Cell wins by virtue of being "the comeback kid." What was initially a game about a hobo with a manpurse wandering the mean streets of Washington, D.C. has now become a slick, focused look at what happens when an über-badass like Sam Fisher directs himself towards someone foolish enough to kill his daughter. The fantastic visuals, the fast-paced and brutal combat, and the general grimy aesthetic all redeem Splinter Cell from its "what the?" direction to a stable "best looking thing on the Xbox 360" course.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3677358&type=sm][/url] APB All of our PC nominees offered excitement, but APB tempts us with something genuinely new: a massive, persistent world where success is exclusively the product of skill and creativity rather than stats and investment of time. Where your ability to think or shoot straight and look awesome doing it will be the sole determinants of your fame. But hell, you could just call it "MMO GTA" and that'd be enough.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3676849&type=sm][/url] Bayonetta You might be surprised to see us pick Bayonetta as the best action title at E3 -- especially with God of War 3 playable for the first time -- but trust us, once you get your hands on the controller you'll recognize why director Hideki Kamiya (of Devil May Cry fame) is the master of action games; it's incredible. Also, there's nothing quite like a sexy woman kicking some ass; and Bayonetta delivers on this in spades. The flashy move set is both beautiful to watch and a joy to execute, and the controls are easy to pick up -- the sheer amount of combo options makes it so there is never a dull moment.
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[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3696923&type=sm][/url] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 While we liked blowing up buildings in Battlefield: Bad Company 2, controlling ODSTs in Halo 3: ODST, and smacking zombies in the face with a frying pan in Left 4 Dead 2, it was Modern Warfare 2 who stole our hearts all over again. Infinity Ward knows how to apply the right amount of polish and pyrotechnics to its games: A gorgeous -- and harrowing -- ice-climbing scenario segues into some signature Call of Duty gunplay before capping off with a spectacular snowmobile chase. Again, we have faith that Infinity Ward is going to take us for a completely wild, gun-filled ride.
最佳RPG游戏 [url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3721797&type=sm][/url] Mass Effect 2 While there was a lot to like about RPGs like Alpha Protocol (a cool spy-RPG from Obsidian) and Star Wars: The Old Republic (a cool prequel Star Wars MMO from BioWare!), Mass Effect 2 ended up dropping the most jaws among us. It probably helps that the game is primed to be the "Empire Strikes Back" of RPGs -- the dark, yet supremely crafted second act of an epic sci-fi trilogy. Solid improvements to combat, great visuals, and some genuinely shocking story events (we won't spoil here, but they're a doozy) all cement Mass Effect 2 as the E3 RPG winner.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3712409&type=sm][/url] Supreme Commander 2 Quite a few real-time strategy games we saw were very good at improving and refining established formulas. Both Ruse and Order of War are intriguing takes on the World War II genre. What makes Supreme Commander 2 our best pick for E3, though, is the even-more intriguing fusion of Gas Powered Games and Square Enix. It looks like we might get the best of both worlds, with Gas Powered Games providing more great sci-fi RTS gameplay, along with a genuinely interesting story courtesy of Square Enix.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3714022&type=sm][/url] Tatsunoko vs. Capcom There was some pretty stiff competition in the fighting category this year -- Fight Night Round 4 is really, really good, KOF 12 is hot, and Soul Calibur Broken Destiny on PSP plays every bit as well as its counterparts on the consoles -- but Tatsunoko gets our pick for being just so fun and over the top. Think Marvel vs. Capcom but replace the Marvel with "crazy Japanese superheroes." That Capcom was able to bring this insane Wii fighter to the states gives it some added cred.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3719192&type=sm][/url] Shadow Complex Microsoft didn't spend much time with Xbox Live Arcade games at their press conference this year, but they shone the spotlight on this one for a reason: It looks great. The developers at Chair, being fans of Super Metroid, have crafted a non-linear 2.5D adventure that builds on the Metroid formula with cooler weapons, better abilities, and nicer graphics. Genuine, full-scale games really can find a home on XBLA.
Runners Up: TrinePixelJunk Shooter Mario vs. Donkey Kong:Minis March Again Monkey Island
最佳音乐游戏 [url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3689950&type=sm][/url] The Beatles The strength of The Beatles Rock Band's song list alone may have afforded it a large advantage here, but it's the reverence with which the subject is treated that puts it over the top. With the new ability for sing three vocal harmonies simultaneously, the wonderfully interpreted venues and animated representations of the Beatles are a joy for fans everywhere as you play along to some of your favorite hits. This game is a definite charmer.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3704125&type=sm][/url] Madden NFL 10 Considering the tepid response fans had to last years online league offerings, the Madden team had a lot to prove going into this E3. Most of those concerns were forgotten with the announcement of an online franchise mode that is more feature-filled than expected. The game looks fantastic and includes plenty of subtle gameplay tweaks that will hopefully keep Madden at the top of the sports game heap.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3720790&type=sm][/url] Forza Motorsport 3 A lot of 1UP editors were buzzing about Split/Second and how it could potentially dethrone Burnout as the best "arcadey" racer, but Forza ultimately got the nod for being so slick and for pushing the sim racing experience even further with terrific vehicle damage and rollovers. Sony better hope Gran Turismo 5 is amazing, because Forza looks like it will set the bar pretty high.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3720279&type=sm][/url] Metroid: The Other M The Last Guardian video may have been prettier; the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveal may have been more polished; but the real point of an E3 trailer is to leave jaws agape and heads spinning -- and no trailer did that with more aplomb than Nintendo's Metroid Other M teaser. A true Metroid sequel, made in collaboration with Team Ninja, so closely guarded that almost no one at Nintendo even knew about it until the press conference? Consider our jaws dropped.
[url=http://media.1up.com/media?id=3679346&type=sm][/url] Scribblenauts Before Scribblenauts, the mention of a game where you could type in anything and have it appear onscreen sounded cool, but not even remotely probable. But go on, try to open that door in front of the magic star you need. Put in "wrestler," and he might try to flatten it. Heck, why not "keyboard cat?" You words may or may not get past the door, but they'll do something. Meanwhile, Scribblenauts will turn you into a believer.
Uncharted 2 Those who saw Uncharted 2's new E3 gameplay footage cannot deny just how utterly impressive it's looking. But there was definitely some very stiff competition for the title of Best of Show. Brütal Legend's got the heart and soul, God of War's got the action, Assassin's Creed's got the looks, and Modern Warfare 2's got the gunplay. But as "the total package," Uncharted 2 has managed to "wow" us all again this year.