Best of 2008 Preliminaries

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GameSpot editors give a little insight into the process for GameSpot's Best of 2008 deliberations.

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167 Comments

  • johnnyauau

    Posted Dec 27, 2008 3:04 am PT

    This is the only behind the scenes with the new and old staff that has been on since Jeff and the others left. Anyway, my heart goes out to them whom they retire. I don't mind watching what they're thinking about the process of rewards for the games of this year.

  • Sweetwater94 posted Dec 21, 2008 6:12 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Sweetwater94

    Posted Dec 21, 2008 6:12 pm PT (hide)

    bad company should be a candidate it was one of the most innovative of the year

  • 255Utah

    Posted Dec 21, 2008 1:54 pm PT

    man, this is interesting for the year.

  • brundlefly76

    Posted Dec 17, 2008 7:28 am PT

    Warhammer Online!!!

    Whats tough is that Warhammer Online premiered this year, but its only through aggressive tweaking and patching throughout the year that it has become my favorite game.

    So, while some may have tried Warhammer at launch and been only mildly impressed, and then many returned to WoW for the Lich King release, I really urge GS to make sure at least one editor is up-to-date on the latest gameplay of Warhammer Online, because its an outstanding game.

    I never got into WoW, and have never really been into mmorpg or even rpg of any kind in the past, but WAR has devoured my time like no other game in the past 30 (!) years.

  • MarioLinkGenofa

    Posted Dec 16, 2008 4:10 pm PT

    SMASH BROS!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Col-Struckin

    Posted Dec 16, 2008 1:28 pm PT

    go Fallout 3 !!!!!

  • jbm08

    Posted Dec 16, 2008 12:20 pm PT

    fable is arrrrrrrrrrggg

  • hotbodyboy_2006

    Posted Dec 16, 2008 9:35 am PT

    Prince Of Persia

  • abbyandtiger

    Posted Dec 14, 2008 10:47 pm PT

    DEAD SPACE!!!!!!!

  • _tmg_

    Posted Dec 14, 2008 5:18 pm PT

    does wii have dlc

  • Wolls

    Posted Dec 14, 2008 7:25 am PT

    hmmmm for me i cant decide between Fallout 3 and GTA 4 however i didnt even play MGS4

  • gabita23ro

    Posted Dec 14, 2008 7:07 am PT

    Metal Gear Solid 4

  • gabita23ro

    Posted Dec 14, 2008 7:02 am PT

    Fallout 3

  • Edvin_MetalSoul

    Posted Dec 14, 2008 6:34 am PT

    MGS4 is the masterpiece of this year, no questions ask !!

  • FelixTheGreat15

    Posted Dec 13, 2008 3:32 pm PT

    I hope Super Smash Bros. Brawl wins. I really thought that game was great. It was filled with tons of unlockable content and has infinite replay value.

  • jedifisto

    Posted Dec 13, 2008 12:12 pm PT

    Fallout 3!!!

  • jtlipsey95

    Posted Dec 12, 2008 2:16 pm PT

    MGS4 should win it no doubt.

  • theavenger95

    Posted Dec 11, 2008 12:31 pm PT

    I think for PC is should be either
    1. world of goo
    2. fallout 3
    3. mass effect

  • bishopphoto

    Posted Dec 10, 2008 8:43 pm PT

    I like Braid, lets keep small market folks, heavy on ideas and ingenuity in business and not worry about the mega every is going to gush blockbusters like halo, gears, and gta already. great things can come in small packages (like Paper Mario for the Wii)

  • Gruff-182

    Posted Dec 10, 2008 8:50 am PT

    GTAIV makes a really good first impression, i loved it. But looking back, its the only GTA i haven't pumped many hours in after completion, the whole dating sim thing just makes me not want to touch it again and I have less than no interest in the DLC.

    Fallout 3 is also an excellent game but the more i play it, the more I wish it was the next Elder Scrolls, I miss trees! But thats obviously just my preference.

    MGS4 would be my game of the year, the online component is junk but the single player is the sort of thing i'l dig out in 5 years time and enjoy it just as much.

    Though if either of these win it will be well deserved.

  • GamerBoy53

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 9:04 pm PT

    MGS4 will probably win it for PS3.

  • ZcF495 posted Dec 9, 2008 5:49 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    ZcF495

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 5:49 pm PT (hide)

    Gears of War 2 = Game of the Year

  • MrSh0ck3r

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 4:58 pm PT

    PS3 = GTA 4 LBP MGS 4 360 = GTA 4 Gears 2 Fallout 3 Wii = Wii Fit SSBB Mario Kart MGS4 = I have it and honestly I thinks it's way over-rated.
    Resistance 2 = Also have but IMO it's too similar to Fall of Man
    Fallout 3 = Not a huge single player only game fan but still was amazing.
    LBP = Amazing PS3 game, long playability time

    Overall Game of the Year = GTA 4 ^ Nothing came close to this game and since it was the first next-gen GTA it was the hands down winner, ( some may say it was nothing close to San Andres but still IMO all the hype for this game....I mean come on)

    Biggest let downs = Mercenaries 2 SOCOM Confrontation= I still have hope for the new updates ENDWAR Army of Two Brothers in Arm's Hells Highway = Greatest Fail of 2008

  • Pices posted Dec 9, 2008 2:28 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Pices

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 2:28 pm PT (hide)

    SSBB For The Win, I would vote MGS4 as well.....

  • Gaming_Beast

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 2:19 pm PT

    PS3:

    Metal Gear Solid 4
    Resistance 2
    GTA 4
    little big planet



    XBOX 360:



    gears of war 2
    fallout 3
    GTA 4
    braid



    but overall MGS4 is the best game

  • SuperSorasx

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 2:18 pm PT

    I'm thinking, in terms of user friendliness and hours of non-stop gameplay, LBP is the definite choice. There is really no age limit to the game, no gore (although you can kill Sackboy/girl a few ways), and is a real step forward for the gaming industry. MGS4 is also a great choice, but I'm only thinking that LBP is appropriate for all ages.

  • jscherdell88

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 1:22 pm PT

    So who bought the dark knight?

  • gamerkiduri posted Dec 9, 2008 9:30 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    gamerkiduri

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 9:30 am PT (hide)

    saints row 2 iz much betta then gta 4

  • jahan25

    Posted Dec 9, 2008 4:28 am PT

    super editor choice is metal gear solid 4

  • rockatanski

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 9:53 pm PT

    Game of the year outright? There's 3 that I can't make my mind up for!!

    Grand Theft Auto 4
    Metal Gear Solid 4
    Fallout 3

    We shall see

    HANG ON!! Was GTA4 last year?????

  • pnkmastr

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 3:36 pm PT

    MGS4 all the way fallout doesnt stand a chance and yea i have all of the games that are up there and are actually worth it... but mgs$ long story memorable moments with flash backs will let know only to the true gamers of this game that it was perfect most people just are to impatient to watch everything so they suck... i think this game was way beter and fall out is just so open but not really much of an interesting story honestly i prefer roaming everywhere more than beating the game and that wasnt how it was ment to be im glad i bought it and like it but yea not game opf the year for me

  • ViolentMarv posted Dec 8, 2008 3:03 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    ViolentMarv

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 3:03 pm PT (hide)

    PS3 = AutoLose, its rated the number 3 system, for the games that were relased on xbox360 and ps3 at first you might think there close, you might think about how the ps3 has superior gfx, however the bottem line is this, xboxlive is far far superior to ps3 live... The match makeing, the level of skilled players the amount of skilled players and the amout of time it takes to create and fill a game on xbox 360 live totaly domniates the weak attempt at "ps3 live"

  • darkspirit138

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 1:35 pm PT

    Its also fairly interesting that (at the moment), the two games with the best stories are up top.

  • darkspirit138

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 1:34 pm PT

    I think that all of these games will win at least one category. What I'm lookin at is whether PS3 beats Xbox 360.

    For the PS3 we have:

    Metal Gear Solid 4:Guns of the Patriots
    Resistance 2
    Little Big Planet

    For the Xbox 360 we have:

    Braid
    NHL 09

    The other ones don't count coz theyre either on both or on the PC.

    Personally, I'm hoping for a PS3 win.

  • greatcarbuncle

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 11:52 am PT

    jason you're calling CALL OF DUTY 4 a letdown just because enemies spawned infinitely until the player actually advanced in the level?

  • ztron370

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 9:50 am PT

    If the PS3 version of Fallout 3 could just get a trophie patch,then FO 3 would surely be GOTY.But until then,LBP is GOTY.

  • weaselciuy

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 7:18 am PT

    id say Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods is the best ))))) hahahahahahhahahaha

  • snake2215449

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 4:33 am PT

    I say MGS 4 is the best game of 2008.

  • Rowo

    Posted Dec 8, 2008 2:25 am PT

    Well, I like to Fallout 3 is the best game. I have MGS4 is good game.

  • Bahrein

    Posted Dec 7, 2008 1:15 pm PT

    Mafia 2 is going to be better game than gta4.Its going to be worth the wait.

  • Jasonfinger

    Posted Dec 7, 2008 6:46 am PT

    Best year in gameing history? I'm a bit skeptical, I'd say the most let downs. Don't get me wrong, FALLOUT 3 and MGS4 kicked major butt. But, lets reflect on which games were either highly dissapointing or just mediocre or updates.

    Far Cry 2
    Mercenaries 2
    Call of Duty 4 (enemies would just be infinite)
    NFS undercover
    BAJA
    GTA IV (good game but already been done, mediocre)
    Mirrors edge
    Star Wars Force unleashed (it had its bad points)
    MK vs. DC (did it really meet the hype?)
    SOCOM: confrontation There were more dissapointments this year than any other. Yea, there may have been some cross console games that are great like Bioshock or Eternal Sonata, but those aren't new.

  • ps3loverr

    Posted Dec 6, 2008 11:11 am PT

    mgs4 will win

  • grimskunkMGS4

    Posted Dec 6, 2008 10:04 am PT

    MGS4 will be the winner hands down its the only exclusive game that made a perfect score

  • X_MGS4_Fan

    Posted Dec 6, 2008 8:51 am PT

    MGS4 and Fallout 3 are the game of the year

  • Devvy01

    Posted Dec 5, 2008 9:08 pm PT

    why is this under GTIV??

  • Vimanesba

    Posted Dec 5, 2008 3:41 pm PT

    can't believe it, people vote for a movie in a game contest. MGS4 was good but I never found a reason to have it another go. The story was full of nonsense story about foxes and other stuff. The best is GTAIV, it has everything. MGS4 is all about hiding and watching clips. And MGonline is soooo bad. Bad organization and awful gameplay. Little Big Planet and Brawl are the 2nd and 3rd place.

  • mushroomyminion

    Posted Dec 5, 2008 2:53 pm PT

    I hate to vote when I haven't played a majority of the games (can't afford a PS3), but I love SSBB.

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