Games · 2008
Open Worlds, Indie Sparks, and HD Blockbusters
In 2008, seventh-generation consoles reached their stride with cinematic story-driven masterpieces and groundbreaking open worlds. Meanwhile, digital storefronts fueled a blossoming indie game revolution that redefined interactive storytelling.
- April 2008 | PS3, Xbox 360 | Action
Grand Theft Auto IV
Niko Bellic's gritty arrival in Liberty City redefined open-world storytelling and shattered industry sales records instantly.
- October 2008 | PC, PS3, X360 | RPG
Fallout 3
Bethesda successfully brought the post-apocalyptic RPG franchise into a sprawling, atmospheric 3D Capital Wasteland.
- June 2008 | PlayStation 3 | Stealth
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Hideo Kojima delivered a cinematic masterpiece that brought Solid Snake's legendary saga to a dramatic conclusion.
- August 2008 | Xbox Live Arcade | Indie
Braid
Jonathan Blow's time-bending puzzle platformer ignited the modern indie game revolution with its artistic depth.
- March 2008 | Nintendo Wii | Fighting
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Nintendo's massive crossover brawler added Third-Party icons Solid Snake and Sonic the Hedgehog to its sprawling roster.
- October 2008 | PC, PS3, X360 | Horror
Dead Space
Isaac Clarke battled horrifying Necromorphs aboard the USG Ishimura, revitalizing the survival horror genre.
- November 2008 | PC, X360 | FPS
Left 4 Dead
Valve's intense, AI-driven cooperative shooter forced four survivors to work together through relentless zombie hordes.
- November 2008 | Hardware | Handheld
Nintendo DSi
Nintendo updated its wildly popular dual-screen handheld with dual cameras, SD storage, and an online shop interface.
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