It's been my birthday for a solid thirty minutes now. Horray!

With the latest review of Grand Theft Auto: IV released, and the giant golden font reading ten I was tempted to receed back into the history of Gamespot and take a look at some of the other tens. It seems that behind all of them, there is either a stunning storyline, or more than robust gameplay. Though there are few that fit the selection, all of them should be in your collection either now - or some time close in the future. Let's take a step back shall we?

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - One of the first ones that comes to mind, sitting infront of the TV with a rumbling controller in hand brings back some of the fondest memories in gaming. Easily, gaining it's way to become not only mine but many others favourite games - bringing Link into the spotlight and creating an amazing story to be enjoyed for years. Though the game has it's flaws, they do nothing to stop the great story and overall enjoyable and rewarding gameplay.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 - For some it may be hard to recognize this as a perfect game, but I can assure you that the hours I've spent playing this game were all enjoyable. However, the repetitive gameplay can be questionable as to how it obtained this perfect score. But again, the gameplay is stunning and park creation adds to the effect of the game.

Chrono Cross - Another game out of the five to snag up a perfect score, Chrono Cross as told by it's description did not have the largest budget but it definitely made up for that. It manages to maintain an amazing storyline - without becoming an exact copy of Chrono Trigger. While it's combat differentiates slightly from the normal RPG standard, it is a warmly welcomed addition and the magic system is great.

Soul Calibur - It busted on to the scene with amazing graphics, and spectacular gameplay to boot. Tucking away the other fighters of it's time. It pushed the envelope on fighting games, and further developed the characters from the series. This perfect game was to be followed up by many sequels, none of which have matched it's amazing start.

None of these games, can really be argued with and it is rare that Gamespot ever hands out a perfect score. But it's time to welcome Grand Theft Auto IV to the ranks of the great games. While there are few that have come close to reaching the perfect score, there are few to mention: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Tekken 3, Perfect Dark and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe.

This easter I purchased an iPod Touch, which is rapidly turning out to be a sound investment. Upon opening the box - which in itself is neatly designed. I was greeted with a slim black iPod. Being able to store up to two thousand songs, I went off to fill it up. While I only got a little bit of songs on the first day it was still amazing. The touch surface makes it easy to navigate. On the front menu there is an option for youtube, and an option for just general internet. Whilst that was amazing, loading sites with lots of media and images takes slightly longer. I was even visiting Gamespot from my new device.

It would seem that all great games are made up by their soundtrack, or to say the least made memorable by the tracks. From the orchestra featured in the Legend of Zelda games, to the hardcore metal in the Devil May Cry series. Just a note.

It seems now adays that the true essence of MMORPG gaming is gone. It has been shipped away by the casual players who want instant gratifcation in a game, and can't spend the time of day to sit down and earn it. But they aren't the only problem for the MMORPG genre. It would seem that those PvP fanatics are also ruining games, that become to focused on PvP and generally lack in the PvE department. Skills that could be used to conquer an instance boss in the game, are now being used to mindlessly kill eachother in PvP. If the developers could create a game with equally balanced skills, that could be used in either PvP or PvE we would have a good game. A balanced game, thats all I ask.

Just because you a game pays to be advertised on your website does not guarantee that it is a good game. This so called conterversial review has resulted in Jeff being fired? Kane and Lynch is a poor game at best, infact he was being gratious with his review. He gave the horrid game more than it deserved, and do you think that the social outcry from him being fired will help the sales of the game. Nay, this will only further negatively effect the sales. I'm dissappointed Gamespot. I've been a member since 19/2/04. Never before have I seen such disgraceful actions. I won't abandon the site entirely for the credible members left.

I fully support Jeff Gerstmann.

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