The PC probably has the strongest library of all the gaming systems ever created, and that is probably because it’s been here the longest- ever since we can remember, the PC has been one of the active gaming systems. Even now, the PC shows no signs of stopping, getting unforgettable games every single year.

But the PC has never been stronger as it has been, from the beginning till now, in the strategy department. More specifically, the Real Time Strategy department. With games like Age of Empires, Rise of Nations, StarCraft and a ton of others, the RTS genre is the system’s forte. It’s very hard, however, to choose between all these wonderful games.

We have compiled a list of fifteen of the best Real Time Strategy Games ever on the PC. Now remember, before going all ballistic and yelling “HEY, YOU DIDN’T INCLUDE THAT GAME!!!!!”, check to see if that game really is an RTS. Also, the games listed below have been listed in no particular oder according to rank or preference. They’re just randomly listed.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War has to be one of the most polished and refined RTS’s of all time. With a solid multiplayer component, really fun skirmish mode, classic RTS gameplay, and amazing production values, with brilliant sound and presentation, Dawn of War immediately became a favourite of all those who liked the RTS genre upon its release. While it did not have a very engrossing campaign, its multiplayer component and its rock solid gameplay built upon the perfect RTS gameplay style more than made up for almost all flaws.

Sacrifice

Sacrifice is not a typical RTS. First of all, it has a third person perspective, not a top-down view. Then, it focuses a hell lot on micromanagement, so much so, that you feel like you could do with a third hand. Also, the game lacks tactical perspective- there’s not a lot of strategy involved in the game. Sacrifice was, however, a benchmark in the history of not just the RTS genre, but the strategy genre in general. It had a rich world filled with memorable characters, wonder graphics and animations, great attention paid to detail… it was a technical wonder. And while it had several issues with the gameplay department, in the large scheme of things, you almost started feeling as if those flaws weren’t all the big anyway. That’s how good Sacrifice was.

Sins of a Solar Empire

Sins of a Solar Empire is a perfect example of how to blend two genres- 4X and RTS- in the same game. Relying heavily on strategizing and being tactical, Sins is a thinking man’s game. It’s not for the brash and the impatient. In a nutshell, it’s the perfect treat for any RTS fan. The seemless zooming, the user-friendly Empire Tree and UI, and amazing multiplayer component, long-drawn thought provoking battles, and the fact that the game can be played on older and newer PCs alike make this a must-buy for all RTS fans.

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After a fun-filled November, with games like ACB and GT5 hitting shelves, December looks set to offer you with more playtime for those games rather than provide new experiences.

Well, one look at this list of releases and you know there’s nothing that will really blow you away with excitement, releasing in December:

• December 7th
• Tron: Evolution
• SBK X: Superbike World Championship
• Kung Fu Live (PSN)
• December 14th
• Under Siege (PSN)
• December 21st
• Eat Them (PSN exclusive)
• Spare Parts (PSN)

There you have it, only 2 physical copy games and a few more PSN releases. Time to save up and buy those games which released earlier this year but you were waiting to hit the bargain bin.

Thanks, PS3center.net.

The full list of Spike’s VGA 2010 nominees have been revealed.

The list is pretty interesting and seems to have covered all games across genres. You can vote for your favorite games over at their official website.

Here’s the full list of nominess for this year’s VGA.

Studio of the Year

– BioWare
– Blizzard Entertainment
– Bungie Studios
– Rockstar San Diego

Best Wii Game

– Donkey Kong Country Returns
– Kirby’s Epic Yarn
– Metroid: Other M
– Super Mario Galaxy 2

Best Xbox 360 Game

– Alan Wake
– Fable III
– Halo: Reach
– Mass Effect 2

Best PS3 Game

– God of War III
– Heavy Rain
– ModNation Racers
– Red Dead Redemption

Best PC Game

– Fallout: New Vegas
– Mass Effect 2
– Sid Meier’s Civilization V
– StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Best Handheld Game

– God of War: Ghost of Sparta
– Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
– Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
– Super Scribblenauts

Best Shooter

– Battlefield: Bad Company 2
– BioShock 2
– Call of Duty: Black Ops
– Halo: Reach

Best Action-Adventure Game

– Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
– God of War III
– Red Dead Redemption
– Super Mario Galaxy 2

Best RPG

– Fable III
– Fallout: New Vegas
– Final Fantasy XIII
– Mass Effect 2

Best Multiplayer Game

– Battlefield: Bad Company 2
– Call of Duty: Black Ops
– Halo: Reach
– StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Best Individual Sports Game

– EA Sports MMA
– Shaun White Skateboarding
– Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
– UFC Undisputed 2010

Best Team Sports Game

– FIFA Soccer 11
– Madden NFL 11
– NBA 2K11
– MLB ’10: The Show

Best Driving Game

– Blur
– ModNation Racers
– Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
– Split/Second

Best Music Game

– Dance Central
– DJ Hero 2
– Def Jam Rapstar
– Rock Band 3

Best Soundtrack

– Def Jam Rapstar
– DJ Hero 2
– Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
– Rock Band 3

Best Song in a Game

– Basket Case by Green Day
– Black Rain by Soundgarden
– Far Away by José González
– GoldenEye by Nicole Scherzinger
– Replay/Rude Boy Mashup by Iyaz & Rihanna
– Won’t Back Down by Eminem

Best Original Score

– God of War III
– Halo: Reach
– Mass Effect 2
– Red Dead Redemption

Best Graphics

– God of War III
– Heavy Rain
– Kirby’s Epic Yarn
– Red Dead Redemption

Best Adapted Video Game

– LEGO: Harry Potter: Years 1-4
– Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
– Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
– Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
– Transformers: War for Cybertron

Best Performance by a Human Male

– Daniel Craig as James Bond
– Gary Oldman as Sgt. Reznov
– John Cleese as Jasper
– Martin Sheen as Illusive Man
– Nathan Fillion as Sergeant Edward Buck
– Neil Patrick Harris as Peter Parker/Amazing Spider-Man
– Rob Wiethoff as John Marston
– Sam Worthington as Alex Mason

Best Performance by a Human Female

– Dame Judi Dench as M
– Danica Patrick as Herself
– Emmanuelle Chriqui as The Numbers Lady
– Felicia Day as Veronica
– Jennifer Hale as Commander Sheppard
– Kristen Bell as Lucy Stillman
– Tricia Helfer as Sarah Kerrigan
– Yvonne Strahovski as Miranda Lawson

Best Downloadable Game

– Costume Quest
– Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
– Monday Night Combat
– Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game

Best DLC

– BioShock 2: Minerva’s Den
– Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
– Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker
– Red Dead Redemption – Undead Nightmare

Best Independent Game

– Joe Danger
– Limbo
– Super Meat Boy
– The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

Most Anticipated Game

– Batman: Arkham City
– BioShock: Infinite
– Gears of War 3
– Portal 2

Game of the Year

– Call of Duty: Black Ops
– God of War III
– Halo: Reach
– Mass Effect 2
– Red Dead Redemption