As we draw close to the end of the year, it's time to look back at the gaming year that was.

In many ways 2008 can be counted as the year of sequels, with the hype machine also not churning out nearly as much as it did in 2007 (no Halo 3 - enough said.)

We gave you the chance to vote for your favourite games, while the reviewers at iafrica.com also put their heads together to pick their top games. Herewith then are the best games of the year!

iafrica.com's Best Games of 2008:

Game of the Year
Gears of War 2

Best Action/Adventure Game
Metal Gear Solid 4

Best Shooter
Gears of War 2

Best RPG
Fallout 3

Best Sports
FIFA 09

Best Racing
GRID

Best Beat 'Em Up
Soul Calibur 4

Best Platformer
Super Mario Galaxy

Best Strategy/Puzzler/Other
Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock

Best Handheld
God of War: Chains of Olympus

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