Best PC Game
Dragon Age: Origins
It's shocking, really, how a game on multiple platforms can be so much better on one particular platform than the others. Dragon Age on the PC offers the most impressive visuals and most comfortable and simple gameplay compared to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. Not only that, but it also runs relatively well on lower-end PCs and doesn't require very high specs to play. Not only that, but Dragon Age is a phenomenal game. The visuals are gorgeous, the story is epic, and the voice acting is superb. RPG fans should not miss this one.
Best Xbox 360 Game
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
This highly anticipated sequel made a strong showing across all platforms, but truly shone on the Xbox 360. The campaign and Spec-Ops modes were both very well done and offered both challenge and fun to the millions of people who bought the game. However, the main draw to MW2 had to be the competitive multiplayer. With many new additions, adjustments and improvements, the competitive multiplayer is even more fun and addictive than its predecessor. Combined with a boatload of players with a wide range of skill levels on the 360, it's hard not to recommend Modern Warfare 2 to Xbox 360 owners.
Best PS3 Games
Uncharted 2: Among Theives
Much like last year, 2009's PS3 Game of the Year pushes the hardware of the system to its fullest. The visuals are nothing short of gorgeous, and a wide variety of locales show off the fantastic visual power of the PS3. With a truly exhilerating single player campaign, fast-paced gameplay and a surprisingly good online multiplayer component, Uncharted 2 really shines on every level.
Best Wii Game
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Despite the fact that the Wii had a bit of an off year in terms of software sales, Mario still seemed to keep going strong. A completely new look and feel to a game over 20 years old helps bring newcomers and veterans together to enjoy Mario as he returns to his platforming roots. A variety of new level designs, suits, powerups and enemies help make this an easy game to recommend for any Wii owner or Mario fan.
Best PSP Game
Rock Band: Unplugged
It's a tough choice, especially with games like Grand Theft Auto, Motorstorm, Gran Turismo and LittleBigPlanet all making transitions from consoles to the PSP, but Rock Band: Unplugged made the most smooth transition out of all of them. By effectively eliminating the use of a tiny plastic add-on, and offering a more challenging, fun type of gameplay, Harmonix really made the music genre feel new and fun again. A wide variety of songs will appeal to metal heads and oldie lovers alike, and support for downloadable content make this a game worth playing for months at a time.
Best DS Game
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
It's easy to see that Chinatown Wars was designed from the ground up with the Nintendo DS in mind. It's a shame, really, that it didn't sell well on the handheld because it was a phenomenal entry in the revered series. By recreating nearly every element of Liberty City found in Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar really showed us what the Nintendo DS was capable of visually. The city is enormous and is filled with tons of detail. Great story, and the series' popular brand of twisted humor can also be found in Chinatown Wars and help make the story and characters all memorable. Combined with unique touchscreen controls (how is making your own molotovs NOT fun?) and addictive new gameplay elements (like the Drug Wars minigame), Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is truly a remarkable game that should be played by any DS owner.