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" In just a matter of weeks, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will launch. However, before looking ahead to the new consoles, we thought this would be the perfect time to look back at the current generation and celebrate the best of the best. Digital Spy has rounded down the hundreds of current-generation titles that launched on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 to present a definitive top 20 in terms of quality, importance and innovation. Yesterday we revealed the first half of our list, and today is the remaining 10. Later this week we&amp;#039;ll name the best PS3 exclusive, followed by the best Xbox 360 exclusive and finally the best overall game of the generation. Super Street Fighter IV Release Date: April 2010 Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, arcade Street Fighter IV had a tremendous impact on the fighting genre, and all Capcom had to do was go back to its roots. Classic gameplay principles from Street Fighter II were mixed with new innovations, resulting in an experience that was both fresh and nostalgic. Super Street Fighter IV, meanwhile, bettered the vanilla version in every meaningful way with balance changes, improvements online and ten additional warriors.  Rock Band 3 Release Date: October 2010 Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii For 275 consecutive weeks (more than five years), Harmonix provided fresh DLC for the Rock Band series. That&amp;#039;s nearly 1,700 downloadable songs. The Boston-based developer also attempted to teach players how to play real instruments with Pro instruments. Rock Band 3 is a culmination of Harmonix&amp;#039;s hard work over the last several years, and it&amp;#039;s probably the most complete rhythm-action game ever.  Gears of War 3 Release Date: September 2011 Platforms: Xbox 360 Gears of War was the Xbox 360&amp;#039;s flagship series. It was one of the reasons you had to own Microsoft&amp;#039;s shiny white console, and it helped Microsoft wrestle away some of the control Sony had earned when it obliterated the competition back in the PS2 days. With flawless cover-based shooting and a pleasing end to the story of the trilogy, Gears of War 3 was the best of the lot.  Dark Souls Release Date: October 2011 Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Dark Souls is cruel. It will punish you time and time again. Yet you will come back for more, and when you finally conquer that insane boss, the amount of relief and satisfaction is unmatched in video gaming of this generation. From Software&amp;#039;s fantasy RPG is certainly not for everyone, but enthusiasts are quick to sing the highest of praises for the game.  Rayman Origins Release Date: November 2011 Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, Vita, 3DS Ubisoft revived the core Rayman series with the fantastic and utterly charming Origins. In a generation with very few 2D platformers, Origins turned out to be not only one of the best games on the Xbox 360 and PS3, but also one of the best in its genre ever. Mario, Sonic - take note.  The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Release Date: November 2011 Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Five years after the release of the immense Oblivion, Bethesda dominated the charts with Skyrim, enthralling everyone with a beautiful open world. Hundreds of quests kept many addicted for a hundred hours, and the main story - featuring the Dragonborn as he sets off to defeat the dragon Alduin - was engaging and epic as well.  Journey Release Date: March 2012 Platforms: PSN Journey is only two hours long, but what an unforgettable two hours it is. On the surface, it&amp;#039;s a simple story of your character heading towards your destination, at first alone. But the seamless multiplayer is what elevates Journey into something special. Though the game keeps everyone you come across anonymous until the credits roll, you develop a strong connection with your fellow travellers.  The Walking Dead Release Date: April-November 2012 Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Mac, Vita, iOS No, not the terrible Activision shooter starring Daryl and Merle based on the TV drama. Telltale&amp;#039;s adventure was a draining and emotional experience, as players took control of Lee Everett, a man who finds and acts as a father-figure to young Clementine in a post-apocalyptic world.  The interactive storytelling worked because you ended up really caring for the characters. Each of the five episodes were strongly written, and the final moments were absolutely heartbreaking.  The Last of Us Release Date: June 2013 Platforms: PS3 While Microsoft enjoyed Gears of War and Halo, Sony had Naughty Dog. After the Uncharted trilogy came The Last of Us, a real swansong to the PS3. Credible characters and a believable, haunting post-apocalyptic world provide the foundation for one of the most affecting stories we&amp;#039;ve encountered in the interactive medium. Who said games can&amp;#039;t tell amazing stories?  Grand Theft Auto 5 Release Date: September 2013 Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 Rockstar outdid itself with the latest Grand Theft Auto. They have delivered what&amp;#039;s as close to the perfect sandbox as technologically possible, and the addition of heists - scouting, making preparations and then carrying out the job - brings something new to an already gripping campaign. Grand Theft Auto 5 comes just a couple of months before the Xbox One and PS4, and it seems a fitting way to close the generation.  What are your favourite games this generation? Come back Wednesday (November 6) for the best PS3 exclusive. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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