2007 was one of the best years for video games that we have ever seen. We saw all types of triple-A titles, from new masterpieces like Bioshock, Mass Effect, Portal, and Rock Band to the continuing success of franchises such as God of War 2, Call of Duty 4 and Super Mario Galaxy.

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that the latest version of its blockbuster role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system has begun shipping to retail stores throughout North America and will be in stores as early as Tuesday, March 20. Read the review of the Xbox 360 version!

2006 was a great year for video games. While years that see new home consoles are successes, this year in particular proved that video games are becoming mainstream faster than you may realize. While a lot of it has to do with the Wii, a system vying for the position of “console anyone can play,” the fact that a huge entertainment company like Sony is showcasing their new format of media on PlayStation 3 says something. Now that officially every mainstream game has been released in 2006, here are the 20 best games of the year:

In a result that will surely send fanboys into a rage, action-RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion beat out favorite Gears of War for Game of the Year at Spike TV Video Game Awards 2006. You can watch the star-studded event on Spike TV this Wednesday, December 13, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. List of nominees below, winners in bold:

Get ready for the avalanche of games to come out this Christmas season. Below is the list of release dates with their respective platform. For those who have camped out or had the foresight to order your Wii before the crazy rush, there are a number of old and new titles for the platform.

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced its debut game titles and unveiled the online strategy for its highly anticipated PlayStation 3 (PS3) system, the company’s groundbreaking computer entertainment system which will be available in North America on November 17, 2006. Full list of launch titles below!

New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS tops May's list to little suprise. However, the fact that the PS2 continues to dominate the list with games both new and old is rather surprising, as is the total lack of Xbox games on the list. Full list below!

Just like TV, video games reach the low point of production during the summer. And while that doesn’t mean you won’t find a good game or a good TV show during the hot months, it certainly keeps the percentages low. So, if you are in need of some quality gaming, here are the best titles halfway through 2006.

Kingdom Hearts II continues to dominate sales charts, while the 360 continues to add more and more games to the Top 20. The biggest surprise is the lack of Nintendo DS games until the 14th spot, and only two total. Only one Xbox game makes the list, as more gamers move up to the 360, and the Playstation Portable isn't represented at all. Full list below!