As we enter into Q3 2011, I think a retrospective look at the games of 2011 is in order.
There were some surprises and some disappointments, but at the end of the day, I think 2011 has been a pretty good year for games.
It has been a year of sequels, with the Portal, Crysis, Dragon Age, and Dead Space franchises all releasing a new game.
The long-awaited Duke Nukem Forever finally made its appearance, to much criticism - although personally, I liked it.
There are still some very good games on the horizon too, with Skyrim and Mass Effect 3 slated for later in the year.
Judging from the games already released, if you had a say in the matter, what would your "Game of the Year" be?
For me, I would have to say Portal 2.
From its relatively bug-free release, great polish and overall presentation, Portal 2 has it all.
I was reserving judgement until Duke Nukem Forever came out, and while I enjoyed the game, it is by no means game of the year.
Skyrim could be a strong contender, but it isn't out yet, and so I will wait until then; but unless it is something very special, I doubt it will be better than Portal 2.
What's your take on things?