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I wanted to write about this subject last week, but I had so much work to do on my Master's research.

I know that this subject will cause a lot of controversy. Please remember that this is my opinion, you may like and you may not, either way let me know what you think.

There are a few games and franchises, which I think are overrated or over-hyped. I am going to list them alphabetically and will state my reasons as well.

1- Bayonetta: Totally overrated. Weak story, poor graphics, and ugly voice acting. The action in this game is so fast that sometimes I had no idea what was happening on the screen. I didn't like it at all.

2- Brutal Legend: Poor graphics, tedious gameplay, annoying sound track and an unbelievable story. Totally overrated.

3- Call of Duty (franchise): Don't get me wrong, I loved Modern Warfare when it first came out, but since then, every call of duty is the same. The same engine, the same mechanics and even the same plot over and over. What bothers me the most, is that reviewers use COD as a standard for comparison. Every FPS is compared to COD in some way, and every time COD has to win. I am telling you COD is not even that good. Many FPSs were underrated because of it, andthat is wrong. I know the game has a massive multiplayer mode, but that's it. Battlefield and Medal of honor are better franchises in my opinion.

4- Dead Rising (franchise): Poor concept, repetitive gameplay. You kill zombies and save civilians. That's it. Overrated.

5- God of War (franchise): This franchise is so overrated and over-hyped. I know, I know, God of War III was a technical achievement; the graphics, the scale, but that's it. The other games in the franchise are the same, the only difference is the boss encounters. Why would reviewers compare every action game to GOW, I have no clue. Why is it considered as a standard, I have no clue either. In my opinion Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and Dante's inferno were better than GOW3. Both were compared to GOD3 and then underrated.

6- Prototype: Where do I start? I don't think this game belonged to this generation of consoles. It should have been released on the PS2 and the XBOX. The concept of the game is very good, but it was delivered poorly. Graphics belong to the past generation, gameplay is tedious and confusing.What really bothers me is that inFAMOUS was compared to it in many reviews, while there is a huge difference between both games.

I would like to continue, there are many gmes that I would like to mention but Idon't wantthe blog to be long and boring. If you liked this blog and would like to read more about overrated games,please let me know.

Please remember, this is my opinion. Some of you will agree, many will not. Either way, please let me know what you think and why?

Are there any overrated "over-hyped" games that you would add to this list?

Thank you for reading.

Peace!

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NOTE*: I didn't have the time or money to play all of the big games this year, so the following list is just of the games I got in 2010. I don't rent of borrow games, so being able to play 10 games means either I have to buy them or receive them as a gift. So sorry if your favorite game doesn't appear on the list.

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10. NBA JAM

- Oh how a love a good game of NBA JAM. I've had the arcade port on the SEGA Genesis for a long time, and now that I can play it right on my PS3 is awesome. Now, it's probably just on pure nostalgia that this game makes it on my list, because the original is still superior in my opinion, otherwise this game might have ranked higher.

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9. ModNation Racers

- A rather spontaneous decision to buy this game was made due to the lack of new games I had at the time. Plus, for some reason, I have a weak spot for racing games. This game was really fun, letting you customize everything about it from your character, kart, to the track you raced on. I mainly downloaded other peoples creations, and some of them were simply amazing. Maybe someday I'll get back in my kart.

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8. The Sly Collection

- This game was a no-brainer for me. I loved all of the original games, and to play them in HD, with trophies, all on one disc is great. To top it all off? A teaser trailer for Sly 4! YES!

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7. Sports Champions

- Playstation Move is a great device. It's very accurate, easy to learn, and just a blast to play with. Sports Champions had a variety of sports to play, my favorites being "Frolf" or Disc Golf, Gladiator Duel, Archery, and Table Tennis. Surprisingly, it's an in-depth game too, sporting four different tournament cups for each sport.

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6. Battlefield: Bad Company 2

- I forgot this game even came out in 2010, but it kept me occupied for most of the early months. The single player was fun, but the real action was in the multiplayer, which in my opinion, is better then COD. It's great to play with friends in a squad and destroy the competition, using tactics or just going rambo.

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5. Red Dead Redemption

- Well, well. Red Dead Redemption. This year's VGA winner for GOTY. From the time I've played of it, I can tell it's going to be a great game; but that's just it, I haven't had a lot of the time needed to play it. Having played just a few hours, I've ridden miles on horseback, took out several of gangs, and won at a hand of poker. So, to get to the fifth spot just by doing that, I can't wait to finish the game.

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4. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

- Another racing game, and I couldn't wait to play it. Taking on the role of a cop or a racer is extremely fun in Hot Pursuit. I prefer being a cop so I can bash into racers a la Burnout. The trill of the race heightens if you take it online against other people, where when your the last racer outnumber by cops, your heart rate slowly rises trying to evade last ditch efforts to take you out. It's just an awesome game to pick up and start racing.

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3. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Multiplayer)

- Wow. This has to be one of the best multipalyer games I have ever played, it's that fun to play. I haven't dug into the single player, having yet to complete ACII, but the multiplayer alone is enough to be one of the best things I've played all year. Assigned a target you have to be as discreet as possible tracking your target, while watching your back for someone hunting you. The stealthier you are, the more points you get for every kill. The multiplayer keeps me coming back, and I think could stand alone for reduced price at retail. It's that fun.

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2. Fallout: New Vegas

- I haven't even come close to finishing the game. 30 hours in, I'm not even close. That's why Fallout is so amazing, there is so much to do, there's no possible way you can get to it all. Yet it doesn't matter, because each mission is something unique, even if you've played similar missions before. Your told: Hey, my wife gone missing, can you look into it? Sure, only to find out she's been sold as a slave, and you have the person accountable get their head sniped off. It's the quirkiness of Fallout that makes it so fun to play, you never know what you'll find next, even after playing 100 hours.

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-GAME OF THE YEAR 2010-

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1. BioShock 2

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- BioShock 2 is a fantastic game, but overlooked by many as an unnecessary sequel. Even though it can't beat the original, this sequel is still a great game. The atmosphere, the music, and the story are all top notch, and I loved discovering the secrets of Rapture once more. I find it hard to explain my choices for GOTY, but I think that's because the games speak for themselves. BioShock 2 is an amazing experience, one that shouldn't be missed.

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Honorable Mentions: FIFA Soccer 11, Gran Turismo 5

This year I decided to make a list of all the games I wanted to play, but couldn't get to this year. Since the were so many big releases, I don't think it's fair to discount them. So in order of release, here they are:

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Heavy Rain

God of War III

3D Dot Game Heroes

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1

Vanquish

Costume Quest

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX

echocrome ii

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Have a Happy New Year tonight/tomorrow. Post in the comments some of your favorite games this year, and what you're looking forward to in the new year. See you all, next year! ...(sorry)

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Well those, plus more, are now available at a new place!

Get thee to Musings of a British Gamer! Over there, not only will you find periodic blog entries, you'll also find the MachineCAST - plus a dedicated archive of them all - as well as updates on articles from my job writing for OneMetal. It's all there, and it couldn't be easier to follow it!

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