K7's Top 11 Games of 2011

Well, now that 2011 has finally, officially finished, I feel that it would be high time to toss out my top 11 games of 2011 (see what I did there?). It took a lot of through, and some fights to the death, but here you are, K7's Top 11 Games of 2011!

For me, here is my list going down from #11 to #1. Click "Read More" to see!

Call of Duty: Black Ops

The Call of Duty games, as a whole, have been massively popular amongst the populace, as they tend to offer a very enjoyable war experience and require with a more tactical mindset in order to succeed. From their beginnings with a seemingly endless source of Nazi combat during World War II, the CoD games have taken on a more modern approach to war in recent years, as the fighting has moved to the Middle East. This edition brings about a lesser utilized fighting theater as it takes place during the Vietnam War. So, get your combat boots, camouflage coat, and do your best to avoid open areas as we drop in to analyze Call of Duty: Black Ops.

Title: Call of Duty: Black Ops

Publisher: Treyarch

Developer: Activision

Genre: FPS

Rating: M

Systems: PC, PS3, 360, Wii, DS

Goldeneye 007

There have been few games that have reached the plateau of fame as the N64's Goldeneye 007. Not only was it the best console shooter of it's time, it also completely revolutionized how console FPS games will be played in the future. All of the popular FPS games such as Halo and Call of Duty follow the format of Goldeneye in terms of UI and playstyle. Now, after over a decade of waiting, and now with the development of Eurocom, Goldeneye 007 has gotten it's own modern facelift and has been re-released on the Wii. So, grab your slick suit, your sidearm, and a shaken, not stirred martini and come along to see this new version of Goldeneye 007!

Title: Goldeneye 007

Publisher: Eurocom

Developer: Activision

Genre: FPS

Rating: T

Systems: Wii, DS

Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game

Well, in accordance with the release of the movie, I figured that I would delve into the Video Game adaptation of the popular Scott Pilgrim comic series. With it's nostalgic style and gameplay, this game looks to not only appeal to the older gamers who grew up with this style, but also deliver a taste of the older style of games to a whole new generation of gamers. With an established storyline in the comics, the art direction of Paul Robertson, and a killer soundtrack from Anamanaguchi, can this game live up to the hype? Well, grab your coat, gather up your guitar, and remember to bring your Loonies as we delve into Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game!

Title: Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ubisoft

Genre: Beat ‘em Up

Rating: T

Systems: PS3, 360

Rock Band 3

After a couple years of waiting, and a few smaller individual band releases, we finally have the latest main edition of the Rock Band series! With the addition of a new instrument, as well as the introduction of the pro mode, Harmonix attempts to continue it's streak of excellence as they attempt to bridge the transition between playing a game, and playing a real instrument. So, grab your mic, tune that guitar, and beat that drum as we try to become superstars in Rock Band 3!

Title: Rock Band 3

Publisher: MTV Games

Developer: Harmonix

Genre: Music

Rating: T

Systems: PS3, 360, Wii

Left 4 Dead 2

In honor of the Halloween holiday, I figured that I would do a more horror-themed game review rather than the scheduled Rock Band 3 release, so you can expect that one later this week. So, for today, I bring you one of the more enjoyable zombie survival games out there as I delve into the apocalyptic story of Left 4 Dead 2!

Title: Left 4 Dead 2

Publisher: Valve Software

Developer: Valve Software

Genre: FPS

Rating: M

Systems: PC, 360

Final Fantasy XIII

After the ordeal that was Final Fantasy XII, the folks down at Square Enix bring to the populace the Thirteenth installment of the Final Fantasy series. With a brand new story, a new cast of characters, a fantastic soundtrack, beautiful graphics, and a new twist on the battle system, the game looks to bring some of the luster back to a series that has withstood the test of time. So, grab a potion or two, equip your sword, and charge up some teenage angst; here we venture off into Final Fantasy XIII! Be forewarned, like the game itself, this is a long one!

Title: Final Fantasy XIII

Publisher: Square Enix

Developer: Square Enix

Genre: RPG

Rating: T

Systems: 360, PS3

Fallout: New Vegas

Here we have the latest installment of the critically acclaimed Fallout series. With the creators of the first couple of Fallout games back behind the developing helm, and the Fallout 3 creators publishing the game, this one brings the storyline back out west to the desert wasteland of New Vegas! With the combination of the Bethesda gameplay mechanics and the established storyline and creativity of Obsidian, can this game live up to the formula that made the Fallout series so popular? We shall see. Gather your equipment, call any companions, and watch your back as we delve into the illuminated wastelands of Fallout: New Vegas!

Title: Fallout: New Vegas

Publisher: Obsidian Entertainment

Developer: Bethesda Softworks

Genre: FPS/TPS RPG

Rating: M

Systems: 360, PS3, PC

Resonance of Fate

Here we have one of the latest JRPGs brought to you by the creators of Star Ocean and Valkyrie Profile! Will this game achieve the same success as the other games by Tri Ace? We shall see as we follow the team of Vashyron, Zephyr, and Leanne as they attempt to make a living on the steampunk world of Basel. Here is Resonance of Fate!

Title: Resonance of Fate

Publisher: Sega

Developer: Tri-Ace

Genre: RPG

Rating: T

Systems: 360, PS3

Halo: Reach

I apologize for the delay. Been playing the hell out of this game to find out as much as I possibly can about it. But, I have taken a break from the gaming and MLB Playoffs to bring you all Bungies final release in the massively popular and polarizing Halo series before they hand the Halo reigns off to Microsoft's in-house developing studio! I bring you, Halo: Reach! 

Title: Halo: Reach
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Bungie Software
Genre: First Person Shooter
Rating: M
Systems: 360

Worms: Reloaded

It took Team 17 a decade to get out of their 3D/Console phase in regards to Worms, but we finally have a return to the Golden Days with Worms: Reloaded! Can the English developers reclaim the former glory of Worms 2 and Armageddon? We shall find out in today's review!

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Title: Worms: Reloaded
Publisher: Team 17
Developer: Team 17
Genre: Strategy
Rating: E (10+)
Systems: PC

Assassin's Creed II

Here is another one of my older reviews to help bridge the gap until I get enough of a review buffer to hold me over for a couple weeks. I will be aiming to get a new review up either on Wednesdays or over the Weekends.

Anyway, enjoy Assassin's Creed II!

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Title: Assassin's Creed II
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Genre: Action Adventure
Rating: M
Systems: 360, PS3, PC

Borderlands - First Impressions

For my first posted review, I figure I will post one that I made sometime last year while I gather up a few more reviews to build up a buffer. So, I bring you my first impressions into the FPS RPG known as Borderlands!

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Title: Borderlands
Creator: GearBox Software
Publisher: 2k Publishing
Genre: FPS RPG
System: 360, PS3, PC