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The Xbox Domain’s Top Ten Games of the Year 2009 (7&8)

Game of the Year is something that can and only will be determined by you. No matter what this list says in the end you have your favorites and so does the staff of The Xbox Domain. Collating the picks by the staff and adding up occurrences of each title from every personal list to determine the order of the Top Ten Games of 2009 for the Xbox 360, we bring you our result. You may agree and more likely you will disagree. Feel free to argue it out.

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7.‘Splosion Man

Back when ‘Splosion Man was announced we all thought it was an April fools joke (No more April 1st announcements guys). Come time for the 2nd annual Summer of Arcade we’d soon enough find out that the joke was on us. Twisted Pixel’s quick turn around baby would bring the joy of classic 2D platforming better than certain other franchises, but what couldn’t be foretold was the instant love for “Donuts Go Nut’s”. Xbox LIVE Arcade be damned or not, Splosion Man clearly stands tall on its own merits regardless of its distribution method. It quite possibly made us wonder what else we could turn into steaks as we walk around real life, but our love for donuts was indeed reaffirmed. Don’t tell me you didn’t wait as long as possible to give that fat scientist his inevitable demise just so you could hear that song one more time. Donuts in hand, ‘Splosion Man makes it onto our list at #7.

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8.Resident Evil 5

If you like controversy then Resident Evil 5 is most definitely your game. A title that seeming was under the crosshairs immediately once it was shown for the first time. African Zombies? How can a Zombie be black. Doesn’t the T-Virus know not to mess with Black people? Now, while there may (100% is) some sarcasm and sinicism in that past sentence, lets get over ourselves. A zombie/infected is just that -- Ripe for the killing. And that’s what RE5 brings to the table, along with what all of you kiddies/big kids are calling all the rage, Co-op. No-one will call Resident Evil a watershed moment in story telling, because lets face it; this story is bat shit crazy. But that’s what you’ll probably be looking for and that’s what you’ll get with spectacular visuals. We didn’t “run and gun” in this title, but it did move fast enough to get to the #8 spot on our list.

The Xbox Domain’s Top Ten Games of the Year 2009 (9&10)

Game of the Year is something that can and only will be determined by you. No matter what this list says in the end you have your favorites and so does the staff of The Xbox Domain. Collating the picks by the staff and adding up occurrences of each title from every personal list to determine the order of the Top Ten Games of 2009 for the Xbox 360, we bring you our result. You may agree and more likely you will disagree. Feel free to argue it out.

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9.The Beatles: Rock Band

The Holy Grail of music videogame licenses released this past year. Pulling some kind of voodoo magic, Harmonix found themselves actually making a Beatles videogame (No way man!). Something that no one ever thought would happen, 09-09-09 was the date to be wary of whether you had interest or not if only because of the grander scope of every “general” reporter out there at least taking a passing interest because “everyone” knows The Beatles in some form or fashion. Thankfully on the game side of things though, Harmonix hit a home run on the single band experience with a music title is as much of a visual feast to the eyes with Beatles nostalgia as it is with the music itself. And while it may not have sold as much as it was highly acclaimed,The Beatles: Rock Band makes it onto our list at #9.

 


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10.UFC 2009 Undisputed

2009 saw the release of UFC 2009 Undisputed. A triumphant return to the videogame world for the UFC since it’s videogame hayday back on the Dreamcast. UFC 2009 Undisputed makes it onto our list at #10. Bringing a flare for violence unlike many of its offhand cousins, UFC 2009 brought the brutality of Mixed Martials Arts to your Xbox 360 in glorious fashion as you watched two fighters beat the shit out of each other with their given skill set. And with it having some what of a clearing during it’s release against it’s anointed rival Fight Night Round 4, it was clear that straight up boxing was just not enough.

The 12 Days of Gearsmas starts now!

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On the first day of Gearsmas, everyone gets a Noobsaw. This means that shots will not interrupt the Lancer’s Chainsaw. Once it gets revving, only a kill can stop it.

On the second day of Gearsmas, it’s time for some melee instagib. One attack will tear your enemy to shreds in the usual messy fashion, with no need to hit twice.

On the third day of Gearsmas, you’ll get three Frag Grenades for every pickup. Worried about saving that last grenade? Just throw it—you’ve got three of ‘em.

On the fourth day of Gearsmas, Boomshots rule the day. Four shots, more bang for your boom.

On the fifth day, Wingman converts to five one-man teams. Get ready for 1x1x1x1x1 action all day.

On the sixth day, you get six satellites powering the Hammer of Dawn. Think infinite ammo, Gears 1–style.

On the seventh day, each mortar gets seven shells instead of the typical three. Bombs away!

On the eighth day, it’s a blast from the past with eight retro gamers—four vs. four, in classic Gears action. (Note that Horde and Wingman won’t be affected by this change.)

On the ninth day, the Boomers invade Horde mode. You’ll get squads of Boomers on all waves ending in the number 9.

On the tenth day, you’ll get 10 waves of Kantus to spice up your Horde experience—if you can survive it, that is…

On the eleventh day, eleven meatflags will be taunting (Chaps + 10 players = 11!), so you can go ahead and add double experience to Submission matches.

And the twelfth day? How about all 11 modifications applied all at once? Get ready for total action-packed Gearsmayhem!

If that wasn’t enough, there’s still one more surprise: Golden weapons will be unlocked for all 12 days, and the current double XP will convert to triple XP. And that means that Days 11 and 12 will be 6x XP in Submission. Chaps better get his running shoes on!

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Divinty II demo now available on XBLM


Divinity II - Ego Draconis Many years have passed since the darkness of Damian’s armies was repelled and he was banished from the world of Rivellon. While men enjoy their first years of real peace, Damian breaks free from his bonds and returns to take vengeance. And with him come the dragons... You are the only thing that stands in the way of evil. In this new installment of the award-winning Divinity series, you must face your destiny and become one of the world’s most mysterious and powerful beings: a Dragon Knight. Fight as both human and dragon, use your powerful battle tower as your base of operations, create your own creatures to support you in battle, and delve deep into a story that unfolds depending on your choices. Your decisions will determine the fate of Rivellon.

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