Well this is it, the shortlist for The Guardian's console game of the year. The competition has been tough, and the titles hotly debated, but below is a run-down of what we consider to be the Numero Uno's of 2004. It's not about us, though. Vote to have your say and, more importantly, to win booty - a fabulous Alienware gaming PC with the heart of a lion and the power of a nuclear blast. Perhaps an exaggeration. In fact, in our own words:
At the machine's heart is an AMD Athlon 64 FX processor. Featuring innovative AMD64 technology, enhanced virus protection (enabled by Microsoft SP2) and HyperTransport technology, it is able to deliver a completely immersive, cinematic computing experience.
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There's a plethora of Xbox titles on the list, suggesting that they've found their groove, and a dearth of Gamecube entries, suggesting that they've lost theirs. PlayStation 2 only has one game that enters on its own. Have they lost the plot?
Deus Ex: Invisible War (Xbox)
Halo 2 (Xbox)
GTA: San Andreas (PS2)
Pro Evo 4 (Xbox, PS2)
Star Wars Battlefront (Xbox, PS2)
Metroid Prime 2 (Gamecube)
Fable (Xbox)
Full Spectrum Warrior (Xbox)
Pikmin 2 (Gamecube)
Burnout 3 (Xbox, PS2)
What do you think? Where have we gone wrong? Where have we gone right? Make your case for one of the games on the list and don't forget to vote!
Results will be announced in 9 December's Online, but until then, keep voting for your top console game of 2004. You can check out the competition for PC and mobile or handheld games too.
