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 Well it's that time of year again kiddies. All of the year's releases, big and small, have had the opportunity to grace our consoles and computers of choice. But what kind of a year was it? A year of disappointment? A year of surprise? Take a little trip with the staff of theBBPS down memory lane as we take a look at the year that was in our countdown of the years best releases. First up? Our choices for #10;
Dan Zuccarelli says Assassin’s Creed (360/PS3): Bring out the Haterade, this is most likely the most divisive game of the year. Really a victim of it's own hype... and the fact that the producer is a gorgeous woman (heaven forbid). But if you go into the game without all that nonsense, the game delivers some rare exhilarating moments. Some of the side missions leading up to the “kill†were redundant, and the countryside served no purpose at all. But stalking your prey, and having a stealth game instantly switch to an action game after the assassination (when you're running away) is fantastic. A perfect game? Not by a long shot, but damn good in it's own right. 
Kevin Alexander says Rock Band (360/PS3/PS2): I'm guessing that seeing this game as the lowest entry on my list might surprise some of our regular readers. If you remember the email review that Dan, Heidi and I did you'll recall that I believe this game has a pretty good amount of room for improvement. The lackluster solo component, clunky menu system and confusing avatar business hold back what is otherwise a fantastic gaming experience. Music is my favorite entertainment medium yet I don't know how to play a "real" instrument so when you get a video game that can quickly and easily provide the feeling of being Keith Moon my heart tends to skip a few beats. Harmonix really knows how to put rhythm games together and I look forward to future entries in this series. 
Nathan Smart says Catan (360): I've never played the boardgame version but I've had so many friends tell me that I need to. The only problem is, my head can't wrap itself around anything that isn't digitized so I was pretty excited when they announced the release of Catan. It's not very fun to play by yourself because you can't talk to the computer players but it really shines in multiplayer. Almost every move you make helps a player and screws a player at the same time. And the fact that you can just decide not to trade with someone and completely cut off their source of resources makes me so giddy. I'm the nicest guy in the world, but put me on a digital island and I turn into that Fairplay douche from Survivor. 
Dexie Oblivion says Metroid Prime 3 (Wii): A great closer to the Metroid Prime trilogy, as well as the first real must-have game on the Wii. It controlled and looked great, and proved that the Wii was capable of both great FPS controls and beautiful visuals. It's well paced, and adds quite a bit of setting and story to the Metroid universe, something the series was a bit lacking in. 
Hawty McBloggy says WarioWare: Smooth Moves (Wii): Everybody needs at least one party game, and WarioWare: Smooth Moves is a good one to have in your Wii library. Boasting more than 200 "microgames" (who knew they came smaller than minigames?) that come flying at you in no particular order, this game keeps you on your toes. The cartoony graphics hold your attention as your tasks get progressively harder. You can have up to twelve players in the multiplayer mode (using the pass and play technique) so have some friends over and let loose with this ultimate party game. 
Jim Squires says Motorstorm (PS3): Motorstorm didn't seem to get the love from PS3 owners that I would have expected, and to this day I still have no idea why. Take a limited number of tracks run in a number of different ways, add in some solid multiplayer, gorgeous visuals, and a mountain of vehicles from different classes (all racing together at the same time) and you've got the best racer on the PS3 yet. Motorcycle vs. bus vs. dune buggy-- how can you not want to play that? 
Grim Santo says Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii): There is just something about those Rabbids that I can’t get enough of. It also helps that it’s still one of the best party games on the Wii. I had a total blast playing 4 player with family and friends. At this point Rayman should quit his day job, the Rabbids have hijacked this franchise, DAAAAA!!!!
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