So just set up the X-Box at the weekend for the first time since moving house/second kid coming along - all of 2 and a half years ago, picked up F1 2010 in Tescos for a tenner and gave it a go, not bad, but too long between save points as two grand prix in and I climbed into bed at 5.50 only to be woken up at 6.40 by a shower of falling Choco Snaps.

Anybody got any recommendations for "must play" games I missed out on? Despite buy the above title I'm not really into driving games, just the F1 ones.

Like the look of that Deadlight one Skad, was a big Res Evil fan (back in the day Ha ha), but when you say "for Arcade": - what do you mean?

Like the look of that Deadlight one Skad, was a big Res Evil fan (back in the day Ha ha), but when you say "for Arcade": - what do you mean?

The following are the only games I've played on my xbox in the last two years, everything else I get for pc, but if they're on xbox too (most likely) I'll recommend em.

Red Dead Redemption - a great game with a very engaging world. Some of the early missions are a bit lame, but the store picks up and really gets going. There's a part about half way through that blew me away when it happened.

Gears of War 3 - if you've played the rest it's more of the same really. Had some issues with the characters (there's too many) and depending on who your personal favourites are (if any) you might get disappointed that Baird goes missing for about 3 hours of the game and is replaced by Jayce, who you won't know unless you've read the books and comics in the extended universe.

(Rest I've played on PC but are also on Xbox)
Batman Arkham City (and Asylum too if you missed it from 09) - both have GOTY versions, but only City's add's more "story". Both are great games and play almost identically. Asylum is really one big graphic novel like story and all takes where as City is like the animated series where there's one big over arching storyline and several smaller ones that you can pick and choose to do at your leisure.

Skyrim - brilliant game, fixes many of my issues with Oblivion but not all of em (big morrowind fan here). It's huge and engaging though so I don't know if you'd have the time for it. Definitely one of those games you lose a week too if given the chance.

Awesomenauts - this is a great XBLA game if you like multiplayer. It's 3v3 MOBA style. You have to destroy turrets to get to a core and then destroy that. Its a 2d side scroller that will instantly make you want to eat the biggest bowl of sugar filled ceral from your childhood. Very easy to pick up and play and great drop in drop out.

One to avoid - only buy if you're a fan AND it's going cheap.
Saints Row The Third - This game is about 1/4 the game Saints Row 2 was. Less missions in the story, less story in the story. Less customization options, less side mission types and levels per side mission (no fuzz, no toxic avenger, and instead of there being 6 levels of easy, medium, hard theres now just 6 levels of each total). Less hidden gems. It's a fun game, but it's not worth the full price they charged for it. Theres also tonnes of DLC, that was very clearly kept back out of the game to sell to you later on. Only pick this one up if you find it second hand and you liked the series.

It just means its only available as an Arcade Title through the XBL Marketplace. You'll need Microsoft Points to purchase it and also be connected to the internet to download it. You can get the Points in any game store so its not that much of hassle, I highly recommend the game!

As for other games, everything Jesus Phish suggested, especially the two Batman games. And you ant really go wrong with the likes of COD: Modern Warfare 3 or Battlefield 3 for good online shooters.

Oh and Trials HD and Trials Evolution, again both Arcade games bought through XBL but very worth it!

Cheers Man - I had an Xbox live account but shut it off after about a year of not having used it - do I need to purchase an XBL subscription in order to be able to view and buy the Arcade games?

Sold on the Batman games - will go diggin in the bins this weekend. Was the Fallout Vegas any good?

Red Dead Redemption - a great game with a very engaging world. Some of the early missions are a bit lame, but the store picks up and really gets going. There's a part about half way through that blew me away when it happened.

Skyrim - brilliant game, fixes many of my issues with Oblivion but not all of em (big morrowind fan here). It's huge and engaging though so I don't know if you'd have the time for it. Definitely one of those games you lose a week too if given the chance.

Lastly, I'm still playing Pro Ev 09, which is great, I did have a go of 10 in a mates house and didn't think much - is 11/12 worth getting?

Thanks.

Damn I want Skyrim though. I seriously need to pool some cash for a new rig. This one is from 2007/8 and showing it's age. It does just about play both Fallout FPSRPG's on Mid settings but severe stuttering and heat buildup occurs more often these days

On the PC front the only games I ever bought and played where the Total War series - thought I have to say they completely lost me on Empires, I've stubbornly stuck to Medevil & Rome but bought the new Shogun one there when it came out.......just haven't had the head space to load it up and learn all the new shit, any idea wether it's worth it?