The Xbox 360 was the top video game console of 2012 in the U.S. and the top selling console overall. It is not easy being top dog in such a competitive environment, but with solid games being released all the time, the console continues its dominion.

The following are some of the best games for the Xbox 360. Not every game will make the list, so let us know of your own top 10 games in the comments section.

1. Mass Effect 3 (Amazon - $26.99)

Finally, we have Halo 4, the first title in the new trilogy from 343 Industries. This game is arguably the best compared to all other Halo games, which means Halo is no longer Bungie's baby, but 343's instead. The new trilogy sees the return of the Masterchief and his trusty artificial intelligence, Cortana.

Throughout the game, players will be going up against many enemies including Prometheans, which are constructs of Forerunner. Then there is the Didact, the anti-hero who seeks the Composer. He's one of the best characters in the game, along with Cortana and all her troubles of being an old and dying A.I.