I've been very busy lately, so I forgot about finishing my list of favorite 2008 video games. But here are my top 3. I wrote this pretty quickly, so my explanation behind each pick isn't that great.

3. Fallout 3

I've never played a Fallout game before, so the whole idea of a nuclear wasteland is new to me, and I think it made me enjoy Fallout 3 more. Coming across items and weapons can be tough, but that just adds to the immersion of the game. The V.A.T.S. combat system is great and can provide some very violent and satisfying kills. I personally can't find too many problems with the game. Sometimes getting to a location can be annoying, and there are some technical glitches (although they're barely noticeable and don't hurt the gameplay in any way). People who weren't fans of Oblivion probably won't like this, but I wouldn't call it Oblivion with guns. For those who did enjoy Oblvion, this is sure to provide loads of fun.

2. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

I'll be the first to admit that the Metal Gear Solid games feature all kinds of cutscenes, and sometimes it feels like a movie. But the story and cutscenes are rewarding if you're interested in the story like myself. I had to play all of the MGS games all over again to truly appreciate the series, and that just added to my enjoyment with MGS4. The gameplay is at its best with a nice mix of stealth gameplay and more action segements. There are some great gadgets and boss fights hold up the the series' standards. The story does a great job of tying up most of the loose ends, and the game features the best presentation I've ever come across. Sometimes it is just like a movie, and I say that as a compliment.

1. Grand Theft Auto IV

Sure, GTA4 doesn't change things up too much. Most of the missions require you to go hunt someone down and kill them. There's some variety every now and then, but it's the same basic formula. But I think this is the best game in the series due to the story and characters. With all of the previous GTA games I would have the most fun using cheats and just killing a bunch of people, but it seems like Rockstar was more focused this time around. Niko is a more relatable character who has done bad things in his past, but he has both good and bad qualities. The actual plot is dark but the game still retains its humor and features some of the best video game writing in my opinion. I found myself playing for hours and hours just to find out what would happen to Niko rather than gunning down civilians and other stuff like that. Add in next-gen visuals, excellent voice acting, a great soundtrack, fun online play and the living, breathing Liberty City, and you've got my favorite game of 2008.