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Half-Life 2 (DVD ROM)
1.  Half-Life 2 (DVD ROM) by Sierra
The list author says:
  "Lets start with on obvious one. If your new to PC gaming make this your first purchase. Absoloutely essential."
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Team Fortress 2 (PC DVD)
2.  Team Fortress 2 (PC DVD) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "Your gonna need a good online shooter. This is the best out there, fun, intelligent and geared towards team work."
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Shogun 2: Total War (PC DVD)
3.  Shogun 2: Total War (PC DVD) by Sega
The list author says:
  "Unquestionably the most complete Total War to date. Conquer Japan in numerous ways in a bug-free (yay!!) enviroment."
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.72
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Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (Mac/PC DVD-ROM)
4.  Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (Mac/PC DVD-ROM) by Activision
The list author says:
  "As perfect a sequal as could have been hoped. Blizzard retain the unrivalled balance that this game possesess whilst continuing the story. Truly magnificent."
£20.15
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC DVD)
5.  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC DVD) by Take 2 Interactive
The list author says:
  "So are you prepared to wave goodbye to your social-life?. If the answer is yes then buy this and discover Cyrodil for yourself. Make sure to buy The Shivering Isles expansion as well."
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Left 4 Dead 2 (PC DVD)
6.  Left 4 Dead 2 (PC DVD) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "Valve do it yet again!!. Even better than last years original, this is co-op gaming at it's finest. The introduction of melee weapons is an inspired move."
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Supreme Commander (PC)
7.  Supreme Commander (PC) by THQ
The list author says:
  "This is probably the greatest RTS of the modern era. HUGE battles raging across multiple screens, it really is breath-taking. This game shows a glimpse of where the RTS is going."
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Portal 2 (PC/Mac DVD)
8.  Portal 2 (PC/Mac DVD) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "Valve strike gold yet again. An incredible acheivement, it actually betters the classic original in every department. Superb."
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Bioshock (PC DVD)
9.  Bioshock (PC DVD) by Take 2 Interactive
The list author says:
  "A spiritual brother to the seminal System Shock, this is story-telling at it's finest in any videogame. Special mention must go the setting and a cut-scene towards the end that is stunning."
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Complete (PC DVD)
10.  Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Complete (PC DVD) by Take 2 Interactive
The list author says:
  "Sid Meier has spent his life perfecting this masterpeice. Civ IV is the best in the series and I beleive 'Beyond The Sword' to be one of the great expansion packs. Don't buy this if you enjoy sleeping"
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Sins Of A Solar Empire (PC)
11.  Sins Of A Solar Empire (PC) by Kalypso Media
The list author says:
  "A great companion peice to Civ IV. This game is taking the strategy genre to new areas, and it comes up trumps."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
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Dragon Age: Origins (PC)
12.  Dragon Age: Origins (PC) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "This is as perfect an introduction to the murky world of the CRPG genre as you could hope for. Great storytelling and characters make for a game that will be replayed for years to come. Superb"
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Crysis (PC DVD)
13.  Crysis (PC DVD) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "Worth buying for the nano-suit alone, truly a superb creation. This is very system hungry but don't worry if you can't play it on the highest settings, beleive me your not alone!!!."
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat (PC DVD)
14.  S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat (PC DVD) by Bit Composer
The list author says:
  "The best in the Stalker series. Make sure to download the Reloaded mod to make this already fantastic game even better."
£1.92
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Mass Effect 2 (PC DVD)
15.  Mass Effect 2 (PC DVD) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "Yet another great sequal in 2010. Bioware are the masters of the modern RPG and there is no better example of  this than ME2. Make sure to play the original first though."
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Fallout 3 (PC)
16.  Fallout 3 (PC) by Bethesda
The list author says:
  "Game of 2008 in my humble opinion. The spiritual heir to 'Oblivion', this is one of the deepest and most rewarding games I've ever had the privelage of experiencing. BUY THIS GAME"
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The Witcher Enhanced Edition (PC)
17.  The Witcher Enhanced Edition (PC) by Namco Bandai
The list author says:
  "One of the best modern RPG's. The Witcher is a world of corrupt and racist bigots who inhabit a stark & beautiful realm. Anyone who is interested in game story-telling should make this their next buy."
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World in Conflict (PC DVD)
18.  World in Conflict (PC DVD) by Activision
The list author says:
  "Another great modern RTS. Probably the most exhilerating in the genre. Not very strategic, but the overall experience more than makes up for it."
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Company of Heroes (PC DVD)
19.  Company of Heroes (PC DVD) by THQ
The list author says:
  "Same as above really. Not the best for strategic purposes but it really does draw you in with it's pacing and level of involvement. The WWII setting does'nt even hinder it."
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Deus Ex: Premier Range (DVD Packaging)
20.  Deus Ex: Premier Range (DVD Packaging) by Eidos
The list author says:
  "O.K, you've now played the best that the modern PC has to offer, so now it's time to check out some classics. If your a fan of The X Files then you must buy this game. FPS at its very best."
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System Shock 2
21.  System Shock 2 
The list author says:
  "I mentioned this earlier on, but it deserves its own place on this list. Very atmospheric and scary. This was when the PC was at its height of inventivness,"
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Lucas Classic Line: Escape from Monkey Island (PC CD)
22.  Lucas Classic Line: Escape from Monkey Island (PC CD) by Activision
The list author says:
  "Another classic graphic adventure. Guybrush Threepwood is the greatest name in video game history. Also check out Sam & Max if you enjoy this."
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Plane Scape Torment (PC DVD)
23.  Plane Scape Torment (PC DVD) by Interplay
The list author says:
  "Oh my, how I love this game. Absolute gem of an RPG, this followed the story of The Nameless One as he seeked to discover his identity. Now works with Vista so no excuses not to buy now."
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Rome: Total War (PC)
24.  Rome: Total War (PC) by Sega
The list author says:
  "Still arguably the finest in the Total War cannon. Rome was revolutionary when it was first released and it has lost none of it's appeal. If using a moderate machine make this your first purchase."
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Baldurs Gate 4 in 1 Box Set Game PC
25.  Baldurs Gate 4 in 1 Box Set Game PC by Atari Inc.
The list author says:
  "I was debating whether to include this or Neverwinter Nights, this won by a hair. This was my first time playing an RPG and it still holds many great memories for me."
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