My first gaming experience that was epic in every sense of the word. I played this game over and over because I loved the Ninja Turtles (Donatello was my favorite). Even today, the game is still a satisfying beat'em up that includes a lot of TMNT characters and great music.

Oh Duke Nukem. Thank you for warping my impressionable young mind into loving first person shooters. I would never be the same without you. Duke Nukem 3D introduced me to blood & gore, inventive weapons, new gameplay mechanics (exploration, hidden areas, etc), and of course, nudity all within the same fantastic game. After this, the shotgun became my weapon of choice in games.

I loved Contra and Super C, but Contra III was (and still is) my favorite. I remember playing this one for hours with my friends and each of us satisfyingly shooting everything that moves and blowing stuff up. I can still recall the joy of discovering the spinning gun move (hold L + R and fire) or the triumphant cheer when one of us got the Spread Gun.

Hell yes. The N64 was my first game console (the NES was my sisters) and with it came Mario Kart 64. This was my first intro to Mario Kart and probably my favorite of the series. It is fast-paced, fun, and addictive. I remember playing the Battle mode with my friends and we would always gang up on the worst player. Mean? Yes, but oh so fun.

Ask anyone and they'll tell you Conker is one of the best (if not THE best) game for the N64. This game is perfect in my opinion. It is one of the most immersive, fun, raunchy, and satisfying gaming experiences you'll ever have, bar none. I still play the multiplayer with friends and refer to the game often, which is a testament to its greatness.

The first "extreme sports" game I played, and still one of the best. The amount of content in terms of characters, levels, challenges, and customization is unparalleled, especially for a PS1 game. Sure Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was more popular, but Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX still holds a special spot in my favorite games.

One of my favorite FPS's of all-time, Red Faction II is very well-done. The gameplay, the story, the weapons, the characters, and especially the multiplayer, which is one of the best on the PS2. Nowadays, the "You are a supersoldier fighting an oppressive government" thing is cliche and overused, but back then it was fresh and Red Faction II executed it brilliantly.

I got Guitar Hero shortly after it was released and was one of the people that liked it before it exploded into the bloated franchise it is today. The first two games are pure genius, Rocks the 80's was a letdown & the third one was when it started to go downhill. You can have master tracks and famous avatars galore, but it still doesn't make it as fun as Guitar Hero II.

Wait, a kid's game? Yep, and a damn good one. Sly Cooper was a radical change of pace for me, focusing on stealth instead of action. The level design was absolutely stunning, the characters were creative, the controls and music were top-notch, and the cel-shaded graphics added to the fun cartoon nature of the game. The game was overly easy, but it was still fun and surprisingly deep!

Along with GoldenEye 007, The Warriors is the best movie to game adaptation ever. I love the 1979 film and the game not only captures the feel of film, but also expands the film's universe to include many more gangs and interesting gameplay elements, all while respecting the dark tone of the movie and delivering an immersive gaming experience.

Just like Guitar Hero, Rock Band created a ridiculously fun rhythm game that expanded from the guitar to the entire band. Rock Band 2 is near perfect and no other sequels need to be made due to the plethora of downloadable content being offered (something Guitar Hero has failed to realize yet). It's a great party game, but also fun to just jam alone and the amount of customization is incredible.

BioShock is on everyone's top lists, but it really was an incredibly epic game for me. The ideas presented, along with gorgeous presentation, character designs, weapons and powerups, were breathtaking. I actually tried to read Atlas Shrugged (the basis for the game's concepts) after playing it - it's THAT good. The game is quite scary too; I still get chills when I play the Medical Pavilion level.

I love the two films and playing a game that is essentially Ghostbusters 3 had me geeking out hardcore. I loved this game, despite its somewhat wonky controls and difficulty spikes. The Ghostbusters universe is expanded wonderfully with creative levels and ghosts and the gameplay is fun and addictive. The inclusion of the original cast is great and really completes the gaming experience for me.