Our most prestigious award goes to the single greatest game of the year--the game that moved us, impressed us, and entertained us like none other. Since we play and enjoy hundreds of games each year, it isn't easy to settle on a winner--and especially not this year, in which there were so many excellent games that settling on just one absolute best of the best was a rather painstaking challenge. So, before we celebrate the winner of GameSpot's 2004 Game of the Year Award, we wish to sincerely congratulate the 10 finalists. These are the best games of the year, and considering the competition, their achievement is remarkable.
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"Burnout 3: Takedown is an amazing achievement that anyone with a pulse will probably love." - Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"The Chronicles of Riddick isn't a highly anticipated first-person shooter sequel, but don't let that make you assume it can't be one of the year's best action games--because it is." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"San Andreas definitely lives up to the Grand Theft Auto name. In fact, it's arguably the best game in the series." - Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"Half-Life 2 is a very impressive and engaging shooter, and a faithful follow-up to one of the greatest PC games of all time." - Jason Ocampo, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"Halo 2 is an exceptional shooter that frequently delivers thrilling, memorable, and unique moments in its online, co-op, and single-player modes." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"This is one of the best, most challenging action adventure games ever made." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"It's practically overflowing with wonderful, funny characters, memorable subplots, inventive gameplay, and beautiful visuals, and it's lengthy and quite challenging to boot." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"Rome: Total War is the very definition of an epic strategy game." - Jason Ocampo, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"No other multiplayer-focused action game has this much to offer." - Sam Parker, from GameSpot's Full Review
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"Here is the online role-playing game you should play, no matter who you are." - Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
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And the Winner is...
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