I previously posted about the VGA nominees, but even more ridiculous is Time Magazine’s Top 10 games of 2008 list. Does the guy who makes these lists even play video games? Put some thought into your picks. Some of his choices seem so arbitrary…Braid, Rock Band 2? The Force Unleaashed? Come on.  Just because IGN gave these games good scores doesn’t make them good, as a matter of fact, the opposite is often true.

How did Fallout 3, Metal Gear Solid 4, or even (dare I say) Super Smash Brothers Brawl not make the list? I suppose I base my picks not on personal favorites, but rather the games that actually made a difference: For example, I hate Super Smash Bros Brawl, but I recognize the fact that the game is a huge deal for most people.

I suppose these lists aren’t meant to please everyone, but when you are writing for the most read magazine in the United States, don’t call a mediocre title the 7th best of the year. Also wtf is with a flash game and an iphone game making the list? If you want to make a list of Top 10 casual games, go ahead. I’m sorry, but there is no way those games can be directly compared the “full-feature” titles.