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.

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.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a video game created with groundbreaking 3D graphics. Players can explore fields, towns, and dungeons as if walking inside a world designed by Character Designer Akira Toriyama. Battles are made more realistic with stunning visuals that showcase monsters and characters in lifelike detail. The original score composed by Koichi Sugiyama adds emotion to each scene and provides an adventurous atmosphere throughout the journey.

Grand Theft Auto IV, Metacritic's 2008 PS3 Game of the Year, is an action-adventure game set in Liberty City. Players take on the role of Niko Belic, a recent immigrant from Europe who has come to America with his cousin Roman in pursuit of their version of the "American Dream". Unfortunately, they find themselves quickly drawn into a criminal underworld full of unscrupulous characters and caught up in heavy debt. The game follows Niko as he navigates this seedy city filled with money and status-obsessed citizens while trying to escape his past and make something for himself. Developed by Rockstar Games, GTA IV offers players an immersive experience where they can explore Liberty City and all its inhabitants as they work towards achieving their own version of success.

Shadow Hearts: Covenant (also known as Shadow Hearts II in Japan) is a video game set during World War I in a fantastical world of magic and creatures. The story follows the main character, Yuri, who has been cursed by Nicholas from a secret society taking advantage of the war to fulfill their own ambitions. Yuri embarks on an expedition with Gepetto, a puppet master, and Kallen, a German female soldier to find a cure for his curse and defeat the malevolent cult. The game features detailed cutscenes that bring characters and powerful battle sequences to life. It also brings back the innovative combat system called Judgment Ring which allows players to choose which characters to bring into battle while determining its outcome based on speed and accuracy. New enhancements have been added such as team-based combo attacks for more intense battles against enemies.

Empire: Total War is a video game set in the 18th century, a time of global conflict and technological advances. The game features Industrial Revolution, America's struggle for independence, trade routes and naval combat. In the game's 3D naval combat battles players can intuitively command entire fleets or single ships with water and weather effects factoring into success or defeat. Real-time battles add cannons and muskets to challenge players to master new formations and tactics due to increased role of gunpowder within warfare. On the campaign map there are improved systems for Trade, Diplomacy, Espionage with agents as well as refined UI, improved advisors covering India, Europe and North America.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories takes place in the city of Vice City in 1984. The city is emerging from the swamps and is being fueled by a violent power struggle for control of a lucrative drug trade. Players take on the role of Vic Vance, who has been kicked out onto the streets due to one bad decision. Now Vic must choose between building an empire or getting crushed by his enemies. With construction everywhere and glamour and gluttony all around, this game offers an exciting open world experience with plenty of opportunities for players to explore.