Its shaping up to be a nice end of 2011 gaming-wise, lots of great epic looking software coming out, and we can finally put the Wii to rest after Zelda hits and prepare for a real console again from Nintendo, setting upo a nice 2012. Well, before the world ends, anyway.

So as the title says, what are YOUR top 10 holiday games for 2011?

Here's mine, inbreds:

#10: Halo Anniversary, Xbox 360, Nov 15th

I'm not entirely sure how much a graphically enhanced version of this game is even needed, but I intend to play it and find out. I'm also glad the original game's code is being used here, as I still find it to be the best balanced game of the series.

#9: Rage, PC Games, Oct. 4th

I'm interested in Rage mostly for the advanced tech which looks insane, and I want to see what ID Software can do gameplay-wise these days. The game looks much better than Doom 3, which put me to sleep more than once...that's for sure.

#8: Xenoblade, Wii, import

I've never imported a game before, and this will likely be my first for 2 reasons. Firstly, Nintendo suck balls. Secondly, this looks to be one of the best, most epic Japanese RPG's in years.

#7: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, PS3, November

Metal Gear is one of my favorite series of all time, so naturally I have a major hard on for the HD Collection with 2 of the best games ever made, plus the other game that had the unfortunate birth on the PSP which is now being righted. Can't wait. Live and grow FAT!

#6: Uncharted 3, PS3, Nov. 1st

I still haven't played Uncharted 2, which many claim is the best PS3 exclusive not called MGS4. So I will be playing these 2 games back to back. Should be fun.

#5: L.A. Noire, PC Games, Oct.

I'm trying to wait for the PC version of this game, but tempted to just play the console version. Seems like a nice change of pace.

#4: Batman: Arkham City, PC Games, Oct. 18th

I'm a huge fan of Arkham Asylum. It was easily one of my favorite games of this era of consoles, so I'm totally pumped for this one. I'm really considering holding off on this and a few other games though, and contemplating getting them on the Wii 2 at launch next year to have some great games to check out on the new console. Such a long wait it would be though.

#3: Deus Ex: Human Revolution, PC Games, August 23rd

This one is right around the corner, and I can't fucking wait. It looks absolutely amazing, and I would not be surprised if its a GOTY contender. I liked the old games, even the 2nd one, but this could be the one to really nail it.

#2: Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Wii, November

Obviously the new Zelda had to be near the top, as I've always held this as one of my favorite franchise's. There seems to be some interesting things going on in this one, with the level design and the controls...and the graphics seem to be coming together much better. I haven't read much on it, which means its going to be fresh for me. As an added bonus, Link also gets to rid the world of Wii, on top of Hyrulian evils, what with this being the final game worth playing on it.

#1: Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim, PC Games, November 11th

Its looking like I may need to take a 2 week vacation just to play games in November, and this is a huge reason why. I've been blown away by the vastness of the Elder Scrolls series since playing Morrowind on the original Xbox...then Oblivion, while both a step forward and a step back for the series, was an amazing experience. Now this monster of a game looks to push it over the top. EJACULATION!

I am stealing your pics Edge.

10. Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City

This game will be so bad... in a good way. I will play it a ton I think.

9. Super Mario 3D Land

Is this coming out this year? Well if it is it will be awesome of course. Lets see how this game stacks up to the Galaxy games.

8. Sonic Generations

Classic Sonic! Genesis levels redone with modern graphics! Unleashed gameplay as well! Best Sonic game ever.

7. MGS: Peace Walker

This is part of the collection, but its the only reason I am getting the collection to begin with. I have heard nothing but great things about this game so I cannot wait to play a new entry into one of my all time favorite franchises.

6. Dark Souls

The first game was a masterpiece and now with an open world and more of everything I loved this game looks to be a great sequel. I cant wait to die and die and die.

5. Batman Arkham Asylum

Sequel to the best superhero game ever so I have huge expectations for this game. The movie to an open city is a great idea as long as the quests you get are interesting.

4. Deus Ex Human Revolution

I love the original and this one looks to bring all the elements that worked from the first but mixed with great combat and stealth elements of modern gaming. I cannot wait to explore this cyberpunk world.

3. Uncharted 3

I wonder if it can match the quality of the amazing Uncharted 2, I have faith though. If the single player can be even better we have a GOTY contender on our hand. I already know the fun multiplayer will be better than ever. This will be the best action game of the year.

2. TESV: Skyrim

I am a bit burned out on these giant open games after Fallout but I know come November I will be ready to enter an epic giant world where I can do as I please. These games are magical, no other franchise allows for so many hours of gameplay.

1. Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword

Well no shit, the greatest franchise ever and a game that really shakes up the gameplay. It sounds like everything I have wanted from a Zelda game for a while now. This is the one game I want more than any other.

• Gears of War 3
• Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
• Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
• Batman: Arkham City
• Uncharted 3
• Zelda: Skyward Sword
• Rage
• Dark Souls
• Modern Warfare 3
• Battlefield 3

If we are including DL'ables:

Honorable Mention:

Journey

Foolz said:

I'm still bitter that the original MGS isn't in the collection.

That's how I feel about The Orange Box.

If it wasn't for your posts above, I would struggle to even think of 10 games.

Mine would be:

• Skyward Sword
• Skyrim
• Mario 3DLand
• Batman, but I would wait for a price drop I think

I doubt I'll get through playing 10 more games this year, and I sure as hell won't buy 10 more.

Steam doesn't count. :'(

So...you like to pull back?

Probably Morrowind, realistically.

I do want to get Sonic Colors (Wii), Uncharted 3, Arkham 2, Infamous 2 and Radiant Historia (DS) this year.  Gears 3 and Bastion not until I get a 360 again.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and certainly Rage.