Top 5 Xbox 360 Games for Your Holiday Gift 2010

The list below is a starter kit of 360 titles that includes a handful of games that may have slipped under many people’s radars, as well as some of the biggest titles released for the system.

If you are considering buying a 360 this holiday season, or are just checking out some possible games to buy for someone who already owns an Xbox 360 (including yourself), here are 10 games that you should consider starting off with.

1. Alan Wake - Top 5 Xbox 360 Games Gift List

Alan Wake is more than just a game, it is an experience. You live the mystery and become a part of the interactive storytelling. Through an original story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, you control Alan in a series of episodic moments as you look for your missing wife.

This is not the average game where you grab a weapon and fight enemies, this is something different. Alan Wake is a game no fan of mysteries should be without, and if you are looking for something a little different for the 360, look no further.

Rated T; $29.98

2. Bayonetta - Top 5 Xbox 360 Games Gift List

Bayonetta is a very Japanese game, from the look, to the objectification of women that is so blatant it makes American objectification seem Puritan by comparison. Overlooking that, the game is stylish and looks incredible.

Bayonetta is a title that makes you feel like you are incredible at the game, even if you are just button mashing. It is one of the most intuitive releases on the market, and while the gameplay is easy to learn, it will take you a long time to master. If you are looking for something that is just fun to pick up and play, Bayonetta is a good pick.

Rated M; $19.98

3. Crackdown - Top 5 Xbox 360 Games Gift List

You get to be a super hero in an open world where you become increasingly powerful the further you progress in Crackdown.

The world opens up to you, and as you become more powerful you can wade further into the territories of the bosses, or you can take your time and power up while exploring the futuristic metropolis of Pacific City. The choice is yours, and that is part of what makes Crackdown a game worth owning.

Rated M; $9.99

4. Fable III - Top 5 Xbox 360 Games Gift List

Fable 3 is the type of game that people will love or hate, with a massive environment to explore, as well as several side quests to expand the game.

The plot of the game is engrossing, but Fable 3 is all about choices. Some of the missions you can skip, while others will change based on previous decisions. Because of that, the replay value of this title is very high. Part action title, part RPG, Fable 3 is a must-have exclusive for the 360.

Rated M; $59.99

5. Forza Motorsports 3 - Top 5 Xbox 360 Games Gift List

Whether or not the new GT5 is better or not is going to be debatable, but the Forza series has earned the respect of its rival, especially the most recent release, Forza Motorsports 3.

With over 400 vehicles spread over multiple classes, plus with increasingly longer and more difficult races, Forza 3 is a game that could take months for even the most dedicated fan to complete. Exceptional racing physics and top notch graphics also make this a must have for any race fan, and worth a look for even those that haven’t played a racing game before.

1Rated E; $29.99

Please keep an eye out for our PS3 top 10 list, as well as the top 10 cross platform games.