Best video games of the decade

The greatest games of the '00s, from shoot-em-ups to 'Star Wars'

Paul Semel, Special to Metromix

The first decade of the 21st century will be remembered in the history books for many tragic and triumphant events.

But let's be honest with ourselves: we spent most of the past ten years playing video games. Whether on our PlayStations, Xboxes or Nintendos at home, our PCs at work, or our DSes on the road, the last ten years have been good times for gamers. And so we take this time to look back at the decade in gaming that was with our awards for the best video games of the '00s.

To make the big reveal just a bit more exciting, nominees are introduced with a pixelated image to give you a hint (can you guess the game?). Then, with the unholy power of your mouse, click ahead to reveal the winner.