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Why Crusader Kings II Should Be Game Of The Year
1It’s easy. Because it’s the only game on this list that’s about sex and politics. Most others are about killing. And don’t get me wrong, as head of a medieval dynasty, there will be the blood of thousands on your hands when your game is done.
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Why Spelunky Should Be Game Of The Year
On the surface, Spelunky is a rogue-like platformer where you become like Indiana Jones, going farther and farther inside ancient caves holding untold riches and perhaps even lost civilisations. You have some rope, some bombs, a whip and whatever else you find along the way. It’s a difficult game, and you will die a ton.…
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Why Far Cry 3 Should Be Game Of The Year
Far Cry 3 should not be my nomination for 2012 game of the year. I’m not a huge fan of first-person shooters. While I appreciate the technical accomplishment of the first two games in the series I’ve not felt compelled to complete either. I felt absolutely no excitement leading up to the third instalment’s late…
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Is LA Noire Kotaku’s Game Of The Year?
The hardest thing at the end of the year is to parse yourself from the hype you’re experiencing and think back to the games you played during the summer, the spring and yes, 2011’s early months.