[CaptainCrunch]

So I was sitting there thinking of the console list for the 90's and I might revisit it, but frankly I've never been much into the console games. In fact, I have an Xbox 360 sitting by my TV that I turned on for the first time in about 5 years and found out that the DVD player was dead. So I might revisit console games, but I kind of want to finish the Computer games lists. So today I'm doing the decade of 2000 to 2010.

Now before I get into the list, this decade was really the height of computer gaming, there were so many really good games that its really tough to do a small list. I also know that because of the number of awesome games that I'm going to take some heat on this list, so please feel free to add your own. Also sadly while this represented the height of the computer game evolution, this would almost represent the end of the PC Computer gaming world.

But without further ado (great name for an album). Here's my list.

1) World of WarCraft - Really the 2000's have become about the MMO. People wanted to interact with each other and control their gaming destiny. There were many starts and stops, but WoW really represents the height of MMO's. While a lot of other MMO's have added neat features, WoW represents the bed rock that these games are built on



2) Black and White - This might be a personal pick, but I loved this game because it was one of the smartest games ever made and put you in the role as a god. Not only a God, but a God with a pet. Be an evil God and abuse your pet and he becomes a destructive monster. Be a good God and your pet becomes a guardian and savior. I remember playing the game and one scenario came up.

A girl asked god to save her sick father who was lost in the woods. I had the choice of reaching into the forest and picking up the father and returning him home, or I could drop food and firewood so he could survive until help arrived. Or leave him to his fates. Or the choice that I took, I reunited the girl with her father in the forest and they both died. I basically punished her for asking for help.

I loved that game.




3) Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic - Still remains as one of the most talked about games ever made. Not only because it created a new story in the Star Wars galaxy, not only because it was a turn based party based combat game. Because of the twist that allowed you to choose good or evil. Graphically it was a fantastic game. Play engine it was amazing, storyline it was awesome.



4) Grand Theft Auto series - A real evolution in a quest game. Not only could you follow the storyline, but this game was an immense sandbox where the NPC world around you would react to your actions. Rob people, beat hookers to death, steal cars that had distinct driving physics. It was such a departure from Grand Theft Auto 2 and 1. Visually beautiful and full. The world in IV was amazingly big with multiple cities to explore.



5) Battlefield Series - These games were seriously addictive, take historical context and then put yourself into the battle from a first person perspective. You could either play solo, or go multiplayer. There was something about being able to jump into a tank and lead the rush, or jump into a fighter or helicopter. Be a door gunner, fire artillary. It was an awesome experience.



6) The Sims 2 - I didn't think it would be my bag (baby), but I got hooked on this game, building a house, moving your sim through day to day lives. have a family. it was addicting and facinating. It also became a torture device for a sick mind. If a Sim is whiny brick him in and listen to him starve to death. Get him in the pool and remove the ladder and watch him drown.



7) Bioshock - A really badass game world with choices, protect the girl or kill her. The world itself was deep and immersive and looked awesome, and taking down Big Daddy's was a supreme challenge.



8) Sins of Solar Empire - This was MOO on steroids. Just an awesome game that held up because of the pace. But you could build an empire, design ships and fight massive set piece battles.



9) Mass Effect - I loved this game and still think its the best Mass Effect game. It sold me from the opening cut scene as your character walked through the bridge of the ship to get the briefing. It took the KOTOR battle engine and raised the stakes. The enemy was awesome, and it was just addicting.



10) Tropico 3 - I had trouble with this because there were a lot of outstanding games. But I loved this game. You basically are a third world dictator running your version of Cuba. Are you a kindly leader? Be too kind and your knocked over in a overthrow. Be too much of a dictator and the Rebels attack. Allow the Russians to build a naval base and the CIA destabilizes you. This game also had a lot of fun little features.



Next week, the downfall list of 2010-today