If it's anything older than 2001 then I'm probably not going to have the most extensive of games to vote for, but I'm down for whatever. I also like DIPSET's idea of best Rockstar games, I like the idea of not doing GOTYs all the time.

Chorus seems to be getting decent reviews. It's a space combat game developed by Fishlab, a developer who I'm used to be quite familiar with, when they're known for making graphically impressive mobile games ages ago. Space combat is their wheelhouse so I'm not surprised to hear that it's the best aspect of this game, although reviewers don't like the story and some other parts that much. Probably keeping this on my wishlist for now. It's out on PS4/5, Xbox Series, PC, Stadia.

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Very empty month for me personally, although I don't mind it at all cuz I got lots to catch up on. One game I'm curious about is Heavenly Bodies. Seems like it could be challenging and relaxing/soothing at the same time, in a somewhat cartoony way. Comes out on PS5, PS4 and PC in December 7th.

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Another year, another wrapped. I really liked this year's wrapped, they got some cool new ways to show the stats. Please share yours here, would love to see them. Here's mine:

From least to most anticipated:
The Invincible
This is a first person sci-fi game set in a based on a novel from the 60s with the same name. We've only seen very little of this game, but the most recent teasers really grabbed me. I love the retrofuturistic aesthetic especially.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land
This looked jolly as heck. I hope that the levels have big areas to expore, I just want to find some secrets in that world.

God of War: Ragnarok
I finished GoW with a couple of nitpicks and personal preference clashes that still bugs me to this day, which is the main reason this is not higher. Otherwise, I don't really have anything to fear with this game, I trust that Santa Monica knows what they're doing.

Gran Turismo 7
Coming after Sport, the idea of a back-to-roots GT game is very appealing. I can't wait to play an actual classic GT career mode again. Also, the game looks so beautiful, love me some eye candy. I remember seeing hardcore fans voicing concerns about the measurement for the car's powers and stuff, that's like the most concerning thing I know about this game rn and I don't even care about it too much.

Horizon Forbidden West
Before the HFW State of Play, I can't say that I'm super hyped about this game, but after seeing the gameplays, blog posts, and letting all of them just sink in my thoughts, I think that this game has massive potential. From what I've seen, it seems that they're already improving some of my biggest complaints with Zero Dawn, like combat against humans and traversal. I'm worried about it being cross gen, but at least in graphical terms it doesn't seem to hurt it too much, because it looks fantastic. I think the story and dialogue is the main thing that I'm worried/fear of rn because the first game was kinda all over the place, but everything else really clicks with me.

Doing this list is kinda funny for me because I feel like my top 6-10 most anticipated games are more interesting than the top 5, lol.

Platinum #28: Nostalgic Train
It's a self-described walking simulator and also has a novel-length worth of text for the story. It's literally all text, lol. I had a good time though, it's quite beautiful and the story is more interesting than I first thought. Got this plat in like 3 hours.

Obviously the importance of Portal can't be understated. Such a compact and novel game executed pretty much flawlessly. Still, when I look back to the games from this year, it's not the game I look most fondly of. That definitely goes to Mass Effect, my personal favorite of the franchise. While the sequel offer a more polished and focused package, ME1 has this ambitious spirit that I admire and respect greatly. The explorable planets made it felt more immersive, like I was actually jumping around in the galaxy in my epic space opera quest of saving it. From the get go, the game already showcases an engrossing and believable world, and it's only a matter of time until I become attached to it all. Writing and characters wise it's one of Bioware's best, might not be their absolute best but still damn good. Not to mention, I still can't forgive the sequel for retconning the non-reloadable weapons, lol. Big game, lots to talk about, too little time.

Here's my full list:

1. Mass Effect
2. CoD 4: MW
3. Persona 3
4. Uncharted Drake's Fortune

Honorable Mentions:

• God of War II
• Portal
• Motorstorm
• SW Battlefront Renegade

Motorstorm is a very solid racing game. It graphically holds up better than other games of its time, and the feel of the cars are kinda unique.

I have a lot of fond memories of SW Battlefront Renegade. It's probably one of my most played PSP titles. Being limited by the PSP's power and controls didn't stop it from being a great game. It's perhaps still one of the best portable portrayals of a third person shooter with the scale of Battlefield.

Stumbled upon an old GT stream of San Andreas. Watching this makes me want a stream of the "definitive" trilogy with the allies, just to see them react and talk about it more. Jones' talk with Huber on Huber Syndrome is so entertaining.

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It's not a new game since it's on PC and Switch already, but Nostalgic Train caught my eye. It's a walking-sim mystery game set in a rural Japanese town. Seems like a real good one sitting game, and it got good reviews on Steam. It's out now for PS4, PS5.

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Nintendo games as a whole is my biggest hole in terms of gaming libraries. I've been planning on getting an used Wii to play some exclusives including Galaxy, but there might be not enough time for that considering how many good new games are coming out these days.