Ready, set, play! Video games are more popular than ever right now and the consoles you play them on are getting better and better too. Take the xbox 360, not only will you be amazed at the games that have come out on the 360, but the console itself is excellent. There are very few new games that won’t blow your mind with their story, graphics, and gameplay, but here are some of the best newer xbox 360 games out there.

1.Grand Theft Auto IV
Well, everyone knows that Grand Theft Auto is awesome for many reasons, including a huge map where you have free rein and incredible music selections to name a few. So it’s no wonder the new one is one of our best games. Not only will you experience an amazing single player story, but you can also play with up to 16 other people online.

2. Gears of War
It’s no wonder why this game is on our list of the best xbox 360 games. You’re in a sci-fi shooter that pits you against some pretty nasty creatures called the Locust Horde. Fighting your way through this army of creatures to victory is an incredible journey.

3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
This game is on this list for a very good reason, the graphics. Oh my gosh, the graphics in this game are amazing. It’s like you’re actually playing the game and you’re really in the game seeing and hearing the trees swaying in the wind. It’s a bit harder than the last Elder Scrolls game and it’s really hard to compare. So get ready to be blown away when you play this game.

4. Braid
Are you ready to go save your princess? In this game, you are Tim on a quest to find your princess and, of course, rescue her from certain doom. This is a puzzle game that you will have a lot of fun with as you progress through the many worlds and levels there are.

5. Halo 3
If you’re a fan of Halo, you’re going to love Halo 3. Not only do you get the same great gameplay you’ve always loved from previous Halo games, you get so much more. You can now choose to have two weapons equipped, for example, and you can use more vehicles in new game segments. No wonder why this game is one of the best xbox 360 games.

There are all kinds of fun and challenging games that are available for both the young and the young at heart. These are some of the best games that are available right now, but there are many more and in many other categories. Not to mention the ones that will soon be released in the near future. So have fun and play.