2008 has been one of the most successful in the history of the XBox 360, even with the Wii and Playstation 3 cutting into the market share.
The XBox 360 has been successful first and foremost because of its software and here are the best holiday titles to buy this Christmas.
Top Xbox 360 Holiday Games
Here are the best XBox 360 games to keep an eye on for this upcoming holiday season.
Fable 2-
This action/RPG title lets players control their own destiny by performing various tasks and jobs and fighting various enemies. As players make decisions, they either grow into a pure, noble hero or a foul, evil anti-hero. Fable 2 is a deeply engrossing sequel to one of the best action/RPG's the XBox has ever seen if not the best and it doesn't disappoint.
Fable 2's unique storybook-style narrative and deep gameplay makes it a must-buy holiday game for the XBox 360.
Gears of War 2-
The most intense shooter on Xbox 360? Perhaps, because it sure is nerve-wracking to try and avoid being sliced in half by a chainsaw.
The sequel allows players to take on the fearsome alien species the Locusts by going underground and fighting them where they live. The co-op story mode is a blast with friends and perfect to play for hours on Christmas break.
Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band 2-
These guitar, drum, and mic-based music games deserve to be mentioned together because it's hard to go wrong with either of them.
They make the perfect holiday video game gift for Xbox 360 because they encourage team play and can provide more holiday memories for the whole family. Both have excellent song lists. The prices are steep for all the instruments but the games are so fun and refreshing that they're worth it.
Fallout 3-
This post-apocalyptic shooter/RPG hybrid has long been a PC game favorite but now one of its (already) most celebrated sequels has hit the XBox 360. If you want a thinking-man's shooter, this is your game for the holidays.
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe-
This game is a bit, well, camp in places, but that's what to expect from a title based on these two franchises. That doesn't make it any less fun, however. This is one of the most fun XBox 360 fighting games out there.
It's a blast to play as the DC characters especially The Joker, who is as insane and cool as he was in The Dark Knight as well as others like Batman and Green Lantern.
And the MK characters are always fun to play as too. This game is a fun addition to any XBox 360 gamer's library.
Nick Meyer - I am a sports fanatic but I also know a lot about video games, exercise and nutrition, and television shows. I brought the first-ever ...
