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Best and Worst of 2011 Part 1

A bit late, but yeah 2011 was a pretty big year. So better not waste anymore time:

Runner-Up Best Game of 2011: Deus Ex Human Revolution
I remember the first time watching the trailer for this game and I was immediately hooked. I wanted to play this game purely based on the story however I didn't really know what to expect because I have never played a Deus Ex game. So I took a gamble, bought it and I was amazed how great the gameplay was. Nothing felt weak or half-assed, everything felt strong down to the RPG elements, combat, stealth, characters, story, music, everything this game does, it does really well.

Best Game of 2011: The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim
Yeah, yeah, I know. But I was a fan ever since Morrowind and Oblivion was my all time favourite game this gen. Key word: was, that now goes to Skyrim. I sure there is a group of people sick to death of hearing about Skyrim and the arrow to the knee jokes that came with it. But it is very rare to come across a game (a singleplayer game) that offers so many hours of fun. I can't say why I am in love with this game, you have to experience it for yourself if you haven't already.

Runner-Up Best Movie of 2011: Cowboys and Aliens
I am not entirely sure what people were expecting with this movie. To be perfectly honest, when I first heard about it I didn't really have that much hype. Just an average action flick with cowboys and aliens, no big deal. When I saw it, I enjoyed it. I thought the performances were great, the story kept me interested through the entire movie and to be perfectly honest, I would watch it again. It is no where near a masterpiece but it is a great popcorn flick, it doesn't try to be anything more or anything less. Take it for what it is worth.

Best Movie of 2011: X-Men First CIass
Marvel had a lot of great movies in 2011 like Captain America and Thor. If I had to pick one though it would have to be First CIass When I finished watching this movie in the cinema, I actually wanted to see more or at least watch this movie again and that is pretty rare for a movie to have that effect on me. Granted, the movie does have a few issues for instance I didn't buy the storyline surrounding Mystique and there were a few consistency problems in sync with the other movies but I really enjoyed watching this movie. I would even go as far to say this is the best Xmen movie in the franchise.

Best Song of 2011: Pumped Up Kicks
I know, the message is dark and for that reason I find it awkward to tell other people I love this song. But... but.. I am just so addicted to this controversial song. If you didn't listen to the lyrics, I mean really listen to the lyrics you wouldn't know what the song is about because that is the thing, this tune is just too upbeat for its own good. But it is more than that, I have never heard anything like it. It is so unique yet so easy to listen to. Honestly, I didn't think I would like any mainstream songs in 2011 because I hate modern music. But Foster The People has done it, well played!

So there you have it, the reason I don't have a runner-up song is... well because I don't have a runner-up song. :lol: Stay tuned for I will also be doing the worst of 2011. ;)