I recently asked all of the GGN Girls to put together a list of their top 5 favorite games of all time. Every one of us took quite a while trying to witle it down to only 5. We invite you to think about YOUR top 5 games of all time and post them here.

AKTREZ:

World Games
I remember it like it was yesterday – sneaking up into my brothers room, finding the 5" floppy, searching the "book" of printed out codes for that Commodore 64 code and then seeing that screen load up with all of the countries flags. I was usually America unless I wanted to feel a little international and play Australia (I love their anthem). My favorite sports were always the Triathalon and the figure skating. I was never THAT good at them (using the joystick always felt very rigid to me) but I would sit there and play them for ours at a time just TRYING to beat my high score. I remember one day my brother came barreling into my room screaming "I know you've been playing on my computer!! I know you have!!" When I asked him how he know that he stated "Because you've beaten all my top scores you brat!" One of those times you don't really feel bad about being yelled at!

Diablo II
Diablo II was EASILY my first obsession in the realm of gaming. My boyfriend at the time got me hooked on this RPG and, since we lived 45 min. away from each other, it is how we spent much of our "together" time. I always played the Sorceress (I have an affinity toward mage classes). We had to have done that cow level HUNDREDS of times to see what items dropped. My biggest accomplishment was actually done after I bought the expansion and created an Assassin class. In D2 there was regular mode (where you could die and still have your character) and Hardcore mode (where if you died.. you were toast!) In hardcore mode there were always PKers (Player Killers) who would just jump into a game and kill the lower levels for sport. I had leveled my character all the way up to level 32 (highest was 99) and was SO proud that I hadn't been PK'ed. Most of my friends were gone around 20. All of a sudden, a PKer entered my game. I don't know HOW I did it… I think I actually blacked out due to fear … but I managed to survive the incident and got my character all the way to 45. Then I died. That experience will ALWAYS stay with me.

Unreal Tournament
My first shooter. Because I was a broke college student when this game was out, I didn't have the funds to upgrade my computer to play. Therefore, I would rush over to my boyfriends house every day and hijack his system for a little fragging. We were having some tough personal times then and I can't TELL you what kind of amazing therapy this was! Getting into a game and finding that ultimate weapon then blowing the snot out of his character was some of the best stress relievers I have ever used!

Kingdom Hearts
I too have to put KH on my list. Growing up, my mother was a HUGE Disney fan. Our entire house was decked out in Mickey, Minnie and the fab five. When Kingdom Hearts 1 came out, it was right after my mom was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Something about playing through this game with her favorite characters and battling the heartless kind of made me feel better through these very tough times. I would call her up and let her know where I was in the game and what was happening. Though she was never a gamer, she tried to live the story through my phone calls and it made her happy. This is another game that will always be very close to my heart!

Dark Age of Camelot
Although I wish I could list ALL of my favorite MMO's (WoW, Star Wars Galaxies, Anarchy Online, City of Heroes) we are only listing our top 5. Therefore, I have to give props to my very first MMO and the reason that I'm even IN the gaming industry. This game was my second passion after the years of Diablo II. It was my first MMO and brought me into the world of creating your own story and your own character. I had a guild that I called Daughters of Hibernia. We were an all female avatar guild with over 120 members at our highest peak. While playing the game, I ended up meeting someone in game and we became friends. Later down the road I found out that he was the Executive Producer of the game. Two years later, a marketing position came about at Mythic Entertainment (the company that creates DAOC) and he asked if I would like to come interview. I flew to VA, interviewed and ended up getting the position! I will never forget calling my mom that day and being able to say "See mom, you never though gaming would get me anywhere, did you!?"

HONORABLE MENTION: Kohan:Immortal Sovereign
I know, I know … I'm breaking my own rules here! That being said, there was one other game that I had to call out. Kohan was a real time strategy game that I played right out of college. It was during my time in Kohan that I began to realize that there was a major lack of females in gaming. One day, a group of us were all in the game lobby and the topic of gender came up. I mentioned that I was female in real life and the WHOLE room when crazy! "Wow, there's a girl who plays this!?" "Crazy!" I was actually shocked that I had gotten this response. I never really even thought about it before but none of my girl friends gamed. None of the people I had ever gamed with were openly female. Half way through the conversation another girl spoke up and let us all know she was also female. It was like an instant bond between the two of us. Someone else who was like me and sort of … felt how I did. We ended up becoming great friends in game and would try to play online together at any chance we could get.

SCARLETT_DAWN:

Bubba 'N Stix- Sega Genesis/Amiga CD32
This is my fall time favorite, side scrolling platform designed by Core Design, who is most famous for Tomb Raider. This game released on both the Sega Genesis and the Amiga CD32, unfortunately I have only played in on the Genesis (Not that Genesis is bad, it is my favorite system!), but Origanal Animator/Character Artist Billy Allison is quoted saying 'the sega/genesis version was made a lot simpler... more linear.' I love this game because it is one of my more clear early memories of Gaming, I remember Bubblicious was having a promotion with Sega about giving away a Sega CD, as well as a 'points system'. If you chewed x amount of gum and saved the little points on the packages you could win all kinds of free Sega Swag, one of the items being a copy of Bubba 'N Stix. Oh the cavities I must have gotten saving up enough points to cash in for my free copy of the game. After the sweet sweet (too much artificial sweetener!) satisfaction of actually working hard for the game wore off, I actually got really into the game. Its funky style is still alluring to me today, I love the funky music by Martin Iveson and the slightly disgusting humor. It still entertains me to this day, I actually just popped it in my genesis last week.

Ocarina of Time- Nintendo 64
I don't even need to write a paragraph why this game rules. Most often Ocarina is found in the top if, if not the top spot, of those 'top __ games' lists. Ocarina ranks number two on IGN's top 100 games of all time, as well as number two in their reader's picks in 2005, then appeared again on the list in 2006 but as number one. So it's no secret everyone loves The Ocarina of Time, but I think its fair to say everyone has their own reasons. Some were simply in awe at Nintendo's amazing ability to transition flawlessly from 2D to 3D, while other's (like myself) were caught up in Nintendo's quirky and original use of the controls. Playing Saria's song on my Ocarina i probably my favorite part of the game, I love it. I love the songs.

Tekken 3- Playstation 1
When it comes to the Tekken series, Ling Xiaoyu is my girl so I favor Tekken three for the playstation one. Before the release of three, I had mostly played Tekken games in arcades and wasn't really able to spend a lot of time really exploring the games. So I am partial to three because I was able to unlock all the characters, and beat the game with each character and watch 'their endings'. The graphics were significantly better in the third installment, not only more detail was added but also a sense of depth. Namco also added 15 new characters to the roster (enter Ling Xiaoyu, Julie Chang, Jin Kazama, Mokujin etc). Sadly with the good comes some bad, it was Tekken 3 that first introduced us to Eddy Gordo; every button masher under the sun knows how easy Eddy and his Capoeira fighting styles are to manipulate. But thankfully I got really into Ling Xiaoyu's story with her adorable pet "Panda" and the cut scenes of her amusement park.

Animal Crossing: Wild World- Nintendo DS
I wish I could just pick the Nintendo DS as a whole, because there are so many freaking awesome games for that little bugger. But if I had to pick one game that I spent the most time one, one game that kept my attention for the longest, ultimately one game I became completely obsessed with; it would no doubt in my mind be Animal Crossing. I had played the original animal crossing and no doubt had a good time with it, but not nearly as fun as the wi-fi capable installment on the Dual Screen. Not only can you completely customize your town and watch your little world flourish, but you can invite your friends to come play too! In the height of AC:WW I had made a "Open" and "Closed" signs on my blog to let readers come and visit my town.

World of Warcraft- Mac/PC
That's right I put Macintosh before PC, that is because I am a Macintosh gamer. So naturally all things blizzard are some of my favorites. I do spend most of my gaming on consoles, as you can see from the rest of my list. But I do spend a good amount of time consumed in World of Warcraft. Not having a PC, or being that into PC games until recently this was my first MMO. WoW has really opened my eyes to online gaming, I met so many fun people, and was able to play with friends of mine who left my state due to military purposes. Even on the smaller scale if a friend was staying home for the night, I am able to hop on and interact with them there. I have recently stopped playing due to a problem with my computer but am anxiously awaiting the day my computer is fixed and I can log back in.

ANGEL:

Mario Kart
Ever since the Super Nintendo, I've been launching banana peals and practicing my aim with green turtle shells.  Mario Kart is and always has been on my favorite game list.  There's nothing like getting a lucky red shell, waiting til the perfect moment, and taking a well planned shot right into Kong's behind. 

Final Fantasy
If there was any series you could say I was "in love" with, Final Fantasy would be one of them.  Final Fantasy 6 and 7 are my favorites, but I couldn't forget the countless hours spent saving the world in the other 10 Final Fantasy games.  I think it was the story line that captured me more than anything, and the character development.  Not only that, Kefka (Final Fantasy 6) is the evil-est of all baddies in history. 

Phantasmagoria
This game changed my life.  Its not well known, other than for its controversy for it's blood and gore.  Its one of those games made with live actors in the mid 90's.  It's cheesy, a little ridiculous, and took me forever to get through all 7 disks, but it just so happened to scare the living crap out of me.  It was written by a woman, had a woman as the main character, and involved ghosts, lunacy, and panic.  The whole game really opened my eyes to horror type games.  

Shivers
Shivers is one of those games that you remember for the rest of your life.  Its like a cooler spin off of Myst.  The story is that your friends dare you to lock yourself in a "haunted" museum over night.  While your in the museum, there are tons of puzzles you have to complete to open doors and collect ixupi pots/lids.  The Ixupi are (from what I remember) Gods that have taken the museum over.  The only way to defeat the Ixupi are to capture their spirits in their designated pots.  (IE:  The fire Ixupi would require the fire pot and the fire lid to capture it.)  Im sure it sounds really lame, but the game was gorgeous.  The environments and music were awesome, and I ended up learning a lot while running a muck through a museum.

Halflife 2
This game is much newer than my other favorite games, but Halflife 2 definitely needs to make this list.  I loved it all, the puzzles, the action, and even DOG.  This was the first PC game I had picked up since the above mentioned Sierra games.  It brought my love back to the keyboard and mouse.  The attention to detail is probably my favorite thing about this game.  OH YEAH and the fact that there's more to do than run down hallways and corridors throughout the entire game.  You get to play on beaches, through canals, inside warehouses, and use the most awesome gun of all time (except the BFG)... the Gravity Gun.  Just by changing a few numbers in the console, you had a piece of machinery that can launch train cars into the distant horizon. 

JYUN:

Virtua Fighter 3
I enjoy challenging myself for the sake of always striving to be better. Games such as chess and bridge did not interest me although they surely would have fit my needs for challenges. The 2-D fighting games that were so popular at the arcade on campus in college were so reliant on fast-twitch responses I was highly discouraged. A great friend of mine, a Tekken player, who lived in another state introduced me to one of his friends who was attending school near me for the purpose of obtaining lessons in Virtua Fighter 3. Immediately upon meeting this new teacher of mine, I asked what the hardest character to learn and play is. He said one of the harder characters to learn who also happens to be strong in the game is Akira. So I said he would be my character. From then on I was pitted against the regulars in the local region who I found out later were among the top talent in the East Coast. They gave me no mercy for being a novice or for being female and neither did I ask for any. The game did not require me to possess quick reflexes. I could enjoy competition with others and also try to challenge myself to be able to predict all my opponent's moves and learn my opponent's habits and patterns. A new world had opened to me. Since then, this has always been my all-time favorite game. Virtua Fighter 5 was just released on the PS3 and the series only gets better!

Final Fantasy VII
Somehow, I got my hands on a PC version of this game. I did not actually play it on the Playstation. The music enthralled me and the leveling and items and chocobos were addicting. I had not experienced such addiction prior to playing this game. Even with the Diablo series I did not possess the same drive to obtain everything in the game. I loved how a female brunette character could kick so much butt without weapons: she only used gloves. The Final Fantasy series' soundtracks are always my favorite: the game's music really made an impression on me. FF7 was also my first exposure to the somewhat less straightforward plot lines in Japanese games. I will forever be a Squaresoft fan.

Final Fantasy X
After not loving FF8 and FF9 as much as FF7, I was putting all my hopes on 10. I was not disappointed. Not only could I do all my leveling and item collecting, I could obtain all the skills on the sphere grid and play Blitzball for however long I wanted. The female was reflective of Asian culture in this world and I have a tendency to really enjoy Asian heritage and culture. Shiva was my favorite summon and she did not disappoint me in this game. She was modeled and depicted to be absolutely beautiful. As a side note: I have a tattoo with the Chinese character "Ice" on my shoulder. The soundtrack so overwhelmed me, I obtained all the songs to listen to on repeat forever. The story and plot had a religious theme to which I could relate to spiritually. My love for this game rival's my love for the original Final Fantasy I fell in love with.

World of Warcraft
Actually, WoW is not the first MMORPG I loved. That honor goes to Ultima Online and to Lineage 1 (yes, the 2-D grindfest). Lineage 1 helped me satisfy my urge to level and collect items but while playing it I began to appreciate the growing community of MMORPG players. So when WoW came out, I had already saturated my leveling needs and only wished to enjoy the community aspect of the game. It was the first game where ALL my friends and acquaintances coalesced and could relate on the same level. For its ability to snare millions of people to play cooperatively in groups and 40-man raids, I admire the creators of the game.

Super Mario Anything
Any Mario game qualifies. My first console game was the 3rd world, I believe. I do not recall too well which one it was. But the side scroller on that television opened my eyes to game addiction. It was one of the first hints that playing games did not have to be completely mindless like playing Tetris and Frogger were for me. Mario was addicting for its fun and not for its ability to allow me to tune out the world and render me devoid of thoughts. I love the Mario world.

MADDENWIDOW:

Tiger Woods PGA Golf
For me this is my favorite sports game. This game is the one that helped get me hooked onto gaming. After the NES I lost interest in games completely. It wasn't until my husband brought this game home that I decided to give it a try. I was addicted right away. Here was a sports game that allowed me to create a female player and I spent hours working on maxing her out. My biggest game in the goal was to work my way up the ladder and beat Tiger at his own game, a goal that is renewed every year. Eventually I grew tired of just playing the computer and I made the big leap to online game. I joined an online league and played there for a couple of seasons but interacting with everyone helped to spur my interest in other games. Every year this is a game that I find myself getting excited about.

Madden NFL
Here is a game that will cause grown men to line up outside their local game store at midnight, go home play until the early morning, call in sick, take a nap, and then get back up to play some more. Until recently I use to loathe this game. For at least a month following the release I would no longer have a husband. I have since come around to learn that Madden is really one heck of game. I never really understood how playing a video game about football could be fun. After playing though I can see why, you have control over everything in this game (a very good thing for a control freak like myself). In franchise mode you have say over draft picks, free agent signings, and contract negotiations; all of which could set your team up for a super bowl run or a season where ending up 2-14. You're in charge of calling all the plays. Misread the other team's offense and they're going to be able to throw the ball down field the entire game. True to the saying that football is the thinking mans game everything is based upon a strategy. You really have to think about your game plan if you want to win. You need to understand your players and your playbook and know how to use them to your advantage. You need to know the weakness of the opposing team and how to exploit that. So after years of me rolling at my eyes at my husband whenever he would go to play the game and not understanding what the appeal of a football game was I finally get it.

Fight Night
Before the 360 came out this was the game that I would see a new screen shot for whenever I opened up a gaming magazine. The player models in this game are simply amazing. The details in this game are top notch. The lighting highlights dust in the back alley gym. Knockout punches are replayed in slow motion so that you're able to truly enjoy the beating that you just laid down. Playing this game takes more than just smashing buttons. You do that and you'll exhaust your fighter in the first round and will be pretty much done for it. Instead you need to work on timing your punches to make sure they land when you throw them. You also have to work on defending yourself. The AI recognizes when you let your guard down and will work to take advantage of that. Recognizing when your guy is in trouble is another important part of winning. While the heads up bar is gone in the 360 version that doesn't pose a problem at all. The expressive details on the players face let you know when your guy is going to end up face down in the canvas after one more haymaker. In the create a player mode you're able to choose what type of fighter your guy will be. You can choose a speed based style to keep him light on his feet or a slugger punch style to give him extra power. Here was a game that I didn't really think I was going to get into seeing as how I can't stand boxing and will only watch a fight every once in awhile. But as I was working my way up in career mode I couldn't help but get up and do a little victory dance as I made my way up the ladder.

Burnout
I don't really play to many games online. There are only a couple that I feel comfortable taking to Xbox live due to the haggling, some boys still don't want to let girls into their clubhouse. I ignore whatever smart comments may come my way because online play is what makes this game fun. You have two objectives; the first is to win, and the second is to takedown as many of your opponents as possible. I love racing through the streets of Rome in a supped up go-kart pushing people into the wall. Whenever I have a bad day this is the game that I pop into the system. It never fails that I feel better after a couple of races.

Outlaw Golf
For someone who doesn't play golf I play a lot of golf video games. Outlaw golf was just a shameless game with some of the most stereotypical characters you have ever seen. To name a few you could play as Summer a blonde stripper or Suki an S&M mistress. The difficulty of the game depended on you. Play poorly and your player will lose their composure and be more likely to miss and will not be able to hit the ball as far. If you're having a bad round though it's ok because you had the ability to use a "beating token" where your player would beat the caddy. Summer would get into an all out cat fight with her caddy Autumn which would usually end up with commentator Steve Carell making a comment about wishing he had some dollars bills. Outlaw golf is just a game that doesn't take itself too seriously. You get to play a game of golf while getting your fill of crude humor for the day. And come on who doesn't love beating your caddy over the head with a golf club?

RAYCHUL:

God of War
God of War was like no other game I had ever played, it was pure adrenaline with a controller attached. It had blood, gore, sex, nudity, and one hell of a badass storyline; all of the things that make up a great game! The new "context sensitive" boss fights were something we hadn't seen before, not only did our finishing moves look great, but the player actually had to time the button hits just right, so to not mess up the move…much like Dance Dance Revolution but without the crazy music. God of War is definitely on the top of my favorite games list, and will probably hold it's position for a very long time.

Fatal Frame
No game or movie scared me like Fatal Fame did. A haunted house, creepy ghosts, evil dead children and the only weapon I have is my camera! Fatal Frame was pure terror, and I loved every second if it, this game had me throwing my controller, but not in frustration like other games, but in fright. What other game shows you a girl being blinded by having a mask with spikes in the eyes shoved down onto her face, or a girl being quartered?

Bully
I think Bully was very much overlooked by the gaming public; but the guys who did play it know how great of a game it is. Bully is made by Rockstar, the same guys who gave us Grand Theft Auto, but in a lot of ways I enjoyed Bully more. Even tho the blood and extreme violence was missing in this title, the storyline and gameplay made up for it. Bully was full of things to do, classes to go to and bullies to teach a lesson to. Think of Hogwarts gone terribly bad. You aren't confined to just the Bullworth campus tho, you also take fully reign over the nearby towns and work your way up, or maybe I mean, bully your way up the respect ladder. Bully definitely surprised me, and this will be a game that will be hard to beat.

Eternal Darkness
Eternal Darkness was a hidden gem on the Gamecube. Most people say you can't find good adult games on the Gamecube, but this one proved them wrong, and you couldn't and still can't find a game like Eternal Darkness on the PS2 or the Xbox 360. The only game that questioned your sanity, and actually messed with you mind at the same time. Did your Gamecube really just give you the "blue screen of death", is your memory card really being wiped clean, why is all of a sudden your screen looking like a bad acid trip?! You won't know the answers until you have played Eternal Darkness. The special insanity effects aren't the only thing that makes this game great, but the "choose your own adventure" aspect of it, the amazing gameplay that changes depending on which of the many characters and storyline you are playing thru right then, and the just overall dark, forboding feeling of the game make it a rare and great game.

Conkers Bad Fur Day
I am a chick, so of course I love platformers, but an action/adventure platformer with FPS elements, a foul-mouthed squirrel and a boss who is made out of poo?! They must have gotten the whole concept of this game right out of my own head! Helping a bee pollinate a big boobied flower, feeding a mouse cheese until it farted so much he exploded, or how about having to roll a ball of poo so huge that it can kill things, sounds like fun doesn't it? I loved Conkers on the N64 and I loved it even more when it hit the Xbox. There is still no game like it, and this game will forever hold a spot in my top favorites. I will never forget the Great and Mighty Poo song, ever.

VIRTUALGIRL:

Tomb Raider
This game blew my mind and like I mentioned above, I credit Lady Croft for catapulting me in to the gaming world. Previously, I had played classic Nintendo games with my brothers, but they tended to monopolize the game system. One day, my dad showed up with the original Tomb Raider game, and my brothers, non-appreciative of the opposite sex at that point in their lives, refused to play. Lara and I took center stage, and the game became nearly an obsession for me. I loved to jump around and test Lara's acrobatic skills for hours on end. The game amazed me, and I have been hooked ever since. Sticking with Lara through thick and thin, I have established quite a Tomb Raider collection in homage to the gun-toting heroine. Statues, clothing, action figures, candy bars, books, magazines, comics, soft drinks, self created artwork, and other random items litter my house. I have even cosplayed as Lara several times. Enough making myself sound deranged, the long and short is, Tomb Raider was the catalyst that got me where I am today, and as such, will always hold the number one spot in my heart.

Final Fantasy VII
The first time I played this game, I had never heard of the Final Fantasy series. Fully knowing that is a huge Final Fantasy fan faux pa (sp?), I am still willing to admit it. In all fairness, I am currently rectifying the situation by playing through the classic Final Fantasy games. This game takes full credit for my love of RPG games, and though I have continued to wait with bated breath for each future installment, none have topped the FF7 in my opinion. I sobbed when Aries died, I had a strange crush on Sephiroth, and I wanted to be like Tifa. The characters, the story, and the game play were all golden. I have played the game repeatedly since I originally bought it, and even though some believe FF7 is being beaten in to the ground with the recent rash of spin-off titles, I relish every moment that brings me back to Midgar.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time
No Zelda title has yet to replace this game as my number one title featuring my man Link. Its hard for me to explain exactly why this is true, as the following games have been wonderful in their own right, but this game took the cake for me. Seeing Hyrule in shambles, inhabited by zombie like creatures gave me a tangible sense of purpose for what I had to prevent from unfolding. Being able to travel through time to accomplish this task was an original idea that added a unique element to the game play. I loved to run around in the Goron City, and had fun traveling around Zora's Domain in turn. Fishing captivated me for hours, and while the fairy fountains often gave me the creeps, I loved having my flying companion near by. Overall, the game captivated me, and I found myself awe struck whenever I would find a friend who had not played it. Immediately following, I would promptly send them on their way with my copy in hand, with the instructions to not return until completed. In my mind, it was a public service.

Kingdom Hearts:
I remember getting this game for Christmas and my mom praised me for my choice in a more "wholesome" game. While I enjoy going on a killing spree as much as the next girl, I had to admit, something about playing with my favorite Disney characters from my childhood was extremely appealing. Being able to hang out with Final Fantasy characters was a bonus as well ;-) The game immediately drew me in and would not let go. I loved being Sora, grouped with two other unlikely heroes', and enjoyed exploring the worlds from my past such as the Undersea Palace, and Captain Hook's Ship. The soundtrack still features some of my most played tracks on my computer, and I named my new puppy Kairi. I have nothing but positive memories from playing this game (well, other than the extreme aggravation of trying to beat Sephiroth) and am currently on to the second installment.

Fatal Frame III:
There are really no words to describe this game. I had never been interested in horror games before I played this series, and many sleepless nights later, I could justify that it may not have been a good idea to begin with. Fatal Frame II did a sufficient job making me jump out of my skin, but while I will never look at twins the same way, Fatal Frame III is what kept me up hours at night staring at the large mirror next to my bed. I budgeted time during daylight to play, or would wait until I knew someone would be home to dive back in. Sometimes, that worked against me, as I have annoying friends with long hair who liked to cover their eyes and sneak up on me. My "bloody" spaghetti sauce handprints on the mirror never quite paid them back, but it was entertaining at the least.

This game was in the details. Taking place in a series of days and nights, between a dream world and a woman's home, little things would change that would leave you scared beyond comprehension. The hair on a doll sitting on a dresser grew a little every day. While this was not noticeable at first, the realization left you breathless. A stain dripping from a ceiling slowly made a face, and every once in a while, feet would appear under doorways when you are home alone. This stuff was almost more frightening than wandering ghosts, bloody cut scenes, and other more overtly scary events. The atmosphere created in this adventure makes it a masterpiece in my mind. I never thought I would enjoy being terrified.

WYLDFLOWER:

Final Fantasy 3
Final Fantasy 3 was my very first RPG, I've ever played. This game known for its intriguing storylines, the Final Fantasy series has always been filled with imaginative plots and twisting storylines. In Final Fantasy III, magical beings called The Espers return from centuries past to destroy the rational and mechanized new world. Out of all the FF series, this is by far the best FF I've ever played. There was one thing that I will never forget about this game when I played it. It was the music. The music was so memorable and so catchy you can identify that it was from Final Fantasy 3(US) (JPN6).Just like my #2 spot I can play this over and over again without boredom. Final Fantasy 3 was my first RPG and forever will be the best of all time game!

Valkyrie Profile
This Action/Adventure RPG was a sleeper. No one knows how good this game was going to be until a very good friend of mine brought it over to my house. When I got to play it for myself, I had to buy it the next week. What I loved about the game is the detailed art, emotional and tragic circumstances that the characters go through before the inevitable. In addition, the unique, battle style from all the other RPG's I've played was unbelievable, the inspiring music is so beautiful. If you haven't played this game yet, what are you waiting for? I've played a good amount of RPG's this is a guaranteed number 2 spot on my list.

Incredible Crisis
How can I describe Incredible Crisis…? It's a combination of Wario Ware, Mario parties, Dragon's Lair, DDR, and the suggestive comedy of Conker's Bad Fur Day blended into one. To understand it better here's a brief storyline. It's Haruko's (the old grandmother) birthday. She wants everyone home early because it's her special day...the only day that's kept her alive for more years than she can remember. Unfortunately, you all had completely forgotten, because you're heartless bastards. So your entire goal for the game is to throw together a birthday party for Haruko at the last minute, while surviving your daily routine. Get home, don't be late, and make sure you, as each of the family members (Father Tanae, Mother Etsuko, Daughter Ririka, and Son Tsuyoshi) accomplished whatever part of the grandmother's birthday celebration you were assigned. It always sounds simple on paper but, when you actually play the game, it is so addicting, funny, and weird at the same time, that's why it's in my top 5 fav games of all time.

Golden Sun 1 and 2
When I played Golden Sun 1 for the first time, I fell in love. I was like going back to the classic RPG style with a modern twist. The summons was out of this world, the story captivated me, and the characters and the dinjins were original. I was enough to get a part two, which was also successful. I am still waiting for part 3, possibly for the DS or the Nintendo Wii

Star Fox 64
Star Fox 64 is one of my choices because I LOOVE space shooters. The characters are a bit corky but, I love the story line and patriotic montage, which draws me into the game. The stage gets intense as you go along. In addition, Star Fox has hidden stages , different vehicles, multiplayer and constant intense action. Star Fox at number 5 still keep it alive.

CHANTALJOY:

God of War:
This game is one of my favorites because of its addictive nature. Nothing is better than an equally balanced action adventure game with puzzles. I also love the fact that God of War took place in a Greek mythological setting with over the top boss battles that were dependent upon pressing the correct buttons on time. Since I am not a big fan of shooters, I took a strong liking to the melee portion of this game. The fact that you can level up your melee weapons was the icing on the cake for me.

Gears of War:
Like I mentioned before I am FAR from a shooter fan. After playing Gears of War, I am reconsidering shooters as a genre. Gears of War rewrote the rule book for shooters in my mind. Besides the fact that it is a third person shooter, Gears of War stood out from most shooters because of the game play. Despite what many have to say about it, I LOVED the fact that the "A" button was the "all" button and that it was not the traditional run-and-gun style we usually see in this genre. And as if the game play wasn't good enough, I was in awe at the beauty of the graphics of every level. And did I mention the chainsaw? I guess for me, that's enough said.

Super Mario Brothers 3:
The NES was my first gaming system as a child. Although I have a plethora of systems now as an adult, I always find myself being pulled back to the NES for the sole purpose of playing Super Mario Brothers 3. Maybe it's just nostalgia, but I think it's much more. I am such a big fan of this game because, for starters, I am a huge Mario fan and secondly, I love how much there was to each world. The fact that each world had its own unique touch sold me on this game. My greatest memory from when I was little was trying to find all the secrets within each world, which definitely kept me busy for hours.

Paper Mario:
I love, love, LOVE this game. Err, I guess I can technically say games since there are two. My first encounter with Paper Mario was on the N64, followed by Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door a few years later. I never have laughed this much in a game and picked up so many witty, off-the-wall phrases. The characters you encounter in the game are far more than hilarious – they are truly memorable. With so much to do and discover in both Paper Mario's, it is easy to invest several hours time in to them. I am definitely not complaining though: I love Mario games and the worlds in these games are cute, colorful, and tons fun!

<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Rollercoaster Tycoon 3:
This was in close competition with Rollercoaster Tycoon, but I chose Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 because I love the free build mode which was not offered in the original. I am a huge rollercoaster fanatic, so the fact that I got to design and build my own rollercoaster's won me over. More so than that, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 let's you virtually ride the rides! I also really enjoyed the missions, although some of them got tedious at times. I must admit though, I was overwhelmed with a great sense of pride when the peeps (guests in the park) let go of their balloons and cheered me on after completing them! I enjoyed this game a ton because it tested my entrepreneur skills to see if I could keep the peeps happy emotionally and physically and to see if I could keep them spending money!