1. Portal 2
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Valve Corporation
2. Portal 2
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Valve Corporation
3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: Just as the headman's axe is about to end your criminal life, a beast from legend, long thought dead, appears: a dragon. As you escape, the key to your destiny is awoken: you are a dragonborn with the ability harness the power of the powerful enemies. Yet you must not only deal with these age-old creatures but also a kingdom in turmoil as the future of the Empire of Tamriel hangs in the balance on the outcome of the choices you make.
4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: Just as the headman's axe is about to end your criminal life, a beast from legend, long thought dead, appears: a dragon. As you escape, the key to your destiny is awoken: you are a dragonborn with the ability harness the power of the powerful enemies. Yet you must not only deal with these age-old creatures but also a kingdom in turmoil as the future of the Empire of Tamriel hangs in the balance on the outcome of the choices you make.
5. Portal 2
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Valve Corporation
6. LittleBigPlanet 2
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Media Molecule
Publisher: Sony
7. Mortal Kombat
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: Emperor Shao Kahn has finally achieved victory over Raiden and his allies after centuries of fighting, but Raiden has one more plan: to travel back in time to the first Mortal Kombat tournament and strike Shao Kahn when he is most vulnerable. Features upgraded fatalaties, 4-player tag-team combat and Co-op arcade mode to appeal to veterans and newcomers of the series alike.
8. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Infinity Ward
Publisher: Activision
9. Super Mario 3D Land
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
10. Mortal Kombat
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: Emperor Shao Kahn has finally achieved victory over Raiden and his allies after centuries of fighting, but Raiden has one more plan: to travel back in time to the first Mortal Kombat tournament and strike Shao Kahn when he is most vulnerable. Features upgraded fatalaties, 4-player tag-team combat and Co-op arcade mode to appeal to veterans and newcomers of the series alike.
