I consider myself a pretty big gamer, but I'm rather picky when it comes to video games. So, I've decided to compile my pickiness and relative "experience" into a list of my 11 favorite video games of all time.
11. Telltale's Minecraft Story Mode
Minecraft is one of the world's most popular games, allowing users to create any world they can dream of. Why not expand on that by taking one of the world's most popular game, and giving it an amazing adventure campaign?
10. Battlefield Bad Company 2
Battlefield is one of the world's most prestigious first person shooters, and Bad Company 2 holds some of my fondest memories. Nothing is better than hopping in a helicopter with four buddies in the jungles of Vietnam as you mow down enemies left and right.
9. Grand Theft Auto: V
Rob banks? Steal cars? See how long you can last with endless cops chasing you? Grand Theft Auto V has it all for you. Nothing is better than sharing controllers with my roommates in the living room, seeing who can live the longest.
8. Star Wars Battlefront II (PS2 Edition)
Don't get me wrong, the remake coming out this year looks fantastic, but nothing beats picking your personal Clone, shipping into battle, and destroying droids on the class PlayStation 2 system. Battlefield 2 will go down as one of the best video games of all time.
7. Gears of War 3
I wasn't originally a fan of the Gears of War series when I began, but watching the conclusion of the COG's story in Gears of War 3 wasn't just satisfying, it was bittersweet. Luckily, Gears of War 4 let's me live vicariously through all their children.
6. The Last of Us
This is no surprise, The Last of Us is one of the best video games of all time with one of the most unique and immersive storylines of all time. Joel and Ellie are THE dynamic duo of video games and their continuous development is one for the books.
5. Uncharted 2: Drake's Deception
Nathan Drake is the world's most notorious treasure hunter, and I loved all 4 games almost equally. However, Uncharted 2 really clicked with me as I chased the mysterious Shangri-La of Marco Polo's travels.
4. Halo Reach
The campaign for Halo Reach didn't really wow me as I played it, but the multiplayer sure did. I spent hours upon hours playing multiplayer, making new friends, and gunning for achievements all day. Not to mention, Halo Reach is a game that launched a lot of famous gamers into the spotlight, including Rooster Teeth's Achievement Hunters, a personal favorite.
3. Assassin's Creed II
Widely known as the best Assassin's Creed game to date, the beginning story for Ezio is one I keep coming back to. As a history buff, Assassins' Creed is one of my favorite franchises, and Ezio's beginning story takes the cake as the best story in this amazing franchise.
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops
According to my Xbox, I've spent over 300 hours alone in this game, one of my favorite of all time. Black Ops is one of the most immersive and unique stories in the unfortunately repetitive Call of Duty series. Mason takes us on a journey through Vietnam, but the hours I spent in Nazi Zombies and multiplayer will forever hold some of my favorite memories with friends on Xbox Live.
1. L.A. Noire
I've beat L.A. Noire five times, and each time is completely different from the last. L.A. Noire is known for its pioneering technology in facial features and choice gameplay. As you work your way up the LAPD force as Detective Cole Phelps, you can't help but get connected to his amazing story. I keep hoping Rockstar Games makes me a sequel.
