I know this is not an entirely original concept but here goes. Mine is probably going to be limited to a top 5 because I don't play a massive amount of different games but here goes, in no partifular order.

1. Burnout Paradise

This seems to have gone unnoticed by a lot of people who may have forgotten that it was released back in February. This is one of my games of the year despite my personally not having access to DLC. Even without the DLC this game is just plain fun to pick up and play.

2. Fallout 3

This game did not disappoint me in any way shape or form. I found it to be more enjoyable than Oblivion (because I prefer the setting, strange as I used to be big into fantasy). The way this game feels and immerses you in the environments is just epic.

3. Gears of War 2

Bigger and better than its older brother, with a more fleshed out plot and better cutscenes. This game is an unforgettable experience.

4. GTA IV

I recently hired Saints Row (yes the first one) and playing that made me re-appreciate just how awesome and amazing GTA IV is and what a big step forward it took for gaming. So much so that I am playing it again because of its pure awesomeness

5. Rock Band

Thats right, the first one. But it's a 2007 game I here you cry. Ah not here in good old Aus, where it was released a week before Guitar Hero: WT and despite us being screwed by Harmonix, I just can't stay mad at this game.

This was a stellar year for games in my opinion, and there are certainly some others I'm looking forward to getting to when I upgrade my entertainment systems (with a HDTV and internet). An honourable mention would go to Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise which is Viva Pinata, and that's all it needs to be.