Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 PS2 game of the year set in the early 90s. The protagonist, Carl Johnson, returns to his hometown of Los Santos after five years away and finds it rife with gang violence, drugs, and corruption. He soon discovers that he has been framed for homicide by corrupt cops and must embark on a journey across all of San Andreas to save his family and take back control of the city streets. Along the way he will face many challenges as well as gain allies who can help him in his mission.

In Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut, players take on the role of Adam Jensen, a security specialist hired to protect one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. However, when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists he was supposed to be protecting, his entire outlook changes. Players must discover why someone is working so hard to ensure that mankind's evolution follows a certain path and make decisions that will decide mankind's fate. With scientific advancements turning athletes, soldiers and spies into super-enhanced beings, this game provides an exciting and challenging experience for all gamers.

Grand Theft Auto V is a critically acclaimed open-world video game that combines storytelling and gameplay in unique ways. Players take control of three protagonists, which allows them to experience the game's story from multiple perspectives. By jumping in and out of the lives of these characters, players are able to explore all sides of Grand Theft Auto 5's interconnected narrative.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a classic open world action-adventure game set in the fictional city of Vice City, inspired by Miami in the 1980s. Players take on the role of Tommy Vercetti, who has just been released from prison and sent to this new town by his old boss Sonny Forelli. Unfortunately for Tommy he arrives to find himself without any money or merchandise and with everyone from biker gangs to corrupt politicians wanting him dead. It's up to him then to fight back and take control of Vice City himself. The game offers plenty of vehicular options such as high performance cars, motorbikes, powerboats and golf buggies - plus helicopter trips so you can enjoy the sights from above! With its great story line and intense action sequences, it comes as no surprise that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was named Metacritic's 2002 PS2 Game of the Year.

Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a video game that introduces a creative new approach to team play. Players take control of Sly and his gang as they plan and pull off big heists, using an enhanced move set including pick-pocketing, vent crawls, rooftop chases, and stealth attacks to explore the open environments. The journey sees them travel across the world on a quest to ensure Clockwerk - Sly's nemesis - is never reassembled. Along the way there are plots full of deceit, unexpected twists and romantic triangles for players to uncover. With no laws or boundaries in this immersive gaming experience, Sly 2: Band of Thieves breaks all conventions offering players an exciting thieving experience like no other.

In Deus Ex: Human Revolution, players take on the role of Adam Jensen, a security specialist hired to protect one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. However, when a black ops team invades and kills the scientists Jensen was meant to protect, his understanding of his job changes dramatically. With science rapidly turning everyday people into superhuman beings, someone is working hard to ensure mankind evolves in a certain direction. It is up to Jensen to uncover why this is happening and make decisions that will shape mankind's future.

Burnout Paradise is an open world racing video game that allows players to experience unprecedented levels of crash deformation and explosive pile-ups. The game takes place in the fictional Paradise City where players explore the city, discover events, and look for the best opportunities to crash, jump, and pull signature takedowns. Players are given keys to the city but must earn their Burnout license by finding and unlocking new cars on the street. With next generation technology enabling realistic crashes, Burnout Paradise proves that crashing can be awesome!

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a video game from the makers of the Civilization series about humanity's fight against an unknown enemy. The governments of Earth have joined forces to form XCOM, a secret paramilitary organization tasked with defending the planet from extraterrestrial invasion. Players will be put in command of XCOM and must build and manage their base, research alien technology, plan combat missions and direct soldiers in battle in order to save mankind.

Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, set in an idyllic all-American small town and its surrounding areas in the state of Washington. The protagonist, Alan Wake, is a bestselling horror writer who must confront his own nightmares come to life. Remedy Entertainment's focus on story and atmosphere are fundamental elements of the game design which allows players to explore an open world environment. There is also a mission based structure with light being used as a significant gameplay element that was created through proprietary new technology for high definition visuals.

Battlefield 3 is a popular first-person shooter video game that immerses players in the chaos of modern warfare. Players take on the role of elite U.S Marines and engage in intense single player missions and multiplayer battles across various locations around the world, including Europe, Middle-East, and North America. The battlefield comes alive with realistic sound effects like bullets whizzing by and explosions that throw you to the ground for a truly immersive experience.

In Freedom Fighters, the player takes on the role of Christopher Stone, an average New Yorker who evolves into a fearless patriot. As he recruits and leads an army of freedom fighters in the streets of New York City, they fight back against fierce conflict. This video game combines elements from squad-based games with intense action set in a modern urban environment. Players must battle through subways and buildings as they fight for their country's freedom.

Midnight Club: Los Angeles is a racing game that brings the thrill of competition to the streets of an unbelievably recreated Los Angeles. Players can race who they want, when they want, and where they want with no load times or rules holding them back. The game also allows players to customize their vehicles in terms of both performance and appearance with officially licensed imports, tuners, classic muscle cars, and motorcycles. With its realistic environment and extensive customization options, Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides an immersive driving experience for all fans of racing games.

Jazzpunk is a stylized, first-person adventure comedy game. Players take on the role of Agent Polyblank and explore various retro-futuristic locations while using gadgets to perform mischievous capers. The entire experience has been crafted with a cartoon cyberpunk aesthetic that combines dense technology with bright colors and humor.

The Cave is an adventure game from Ron Gilbert and Double Fine Productions. Players must assemble a team of 3 adventurers from 7 unique characters, each with their own stories and personalities. The Cave's mysterious depths contain a variety of locations to explore such as an amusement park, medieval castle, and even a nuclear ICBM. With danger around every corner, the adventurers must use all their skills to make it out alive!

Saints Row 2 is a sequel to the first open-world title on next-generation consoles. It is set years after the original Saints Row in a Stilwater that has both familiar and strange aspects. The player, wounded, betrayed and thirsting for revenge seeks to take back the city that has forgotten him/her. This game features customized options such as gender, age, voice, crib and gang customization. There is also an expansive city of Stilwater with new vehicles like motorcycles, boats, helicopters and planes waiting to be explored. Additionally it boasts playable online co-op through its single-player campaign or in its all new open world competitive multiplayer mode unseen before in this genre.

Homefront: The Revolution is an upcoming video game releasing in 2015 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac and Linux. Set in a near future dystopia, the game takes place after catastrophic events have left the United States weakened and vulnerable to a brutal military occupation by the Korean People's Army. In this oppressive new reality players will find themselves trapped in Philadelphia which has become a police state with surveillance drones and armored patrols keeping citizens under control with totalitarian force.