1. Grand Theft Auto IV
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: Niko Bellic has survived war and betrayal but a smuggling run gone bad and his brother Roman's talk of riches and luxury in America has him making a change. Yet when he arrives in Liberty City, he finds that Roman has greatly exaggerated and finds him in deep in debt instead of the grand luxury he was promised. Niko soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous world working for various underworld factions as he pursues the American dream all the while searching for the traitor responsible for his unit's betrayal.
2. BioShock
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Digital Extremes, 2K
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: After a plane crash, a survivor finds himself in the crumbling underwater city of Rapture in an alternate version of 1960. As her explores the could-have-been utopia, he discovers mutants overcome by addiction and defense systems. He also unlocks the power of plasmids, which alter the body and release abilities such as pyrokenesis, telekenisis and mind control - powers that have devastated the population of Rapture. He soon learns coming here was no accident and the mysterious Little Sisters hold the key - will he release them or use them for his own means? Would you kindly join him?
3. Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Game Arts
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The ultimate Nintendo fanservice mash-up comes to Wii. Pick your favorite Nintendo character and have him/her beat the stuffing out of other Nintendo characters, and a few other cameos, such as Solid Snake and Sonic the Hedgehog.
4. Battlefield: Bad Company
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
5. LittleBigPlanet
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Media Molecule
Publisher: Sony
6. Left 4 Dead
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter, Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Certain Affinity
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: A rabies-like virus dubbed "The Green Flu" is transforming the vast majority of the population into agile, zombie-like hordes. A group of four people find themselves immune to the disease and make a plan to escape to safe zone. In order to survive, they must work together and make their way through the masses of infected, along with some powerful, mutated enemies.
7. Chrono Trigger
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: TOSE
Publisher: Square Enix
8. Mario Kart Wii
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Kart)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The original kart racing game returns on Wii. Now with a variety of control options and fixed (finally!) drifting and mini-turbos, this game is a great time for both beginners and long-time fans.
9. Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: ArtePiazza
Publisher: Square Enix
10. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Stealth)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Kojima Productions
Publisher: Konami
