10 Games You Probably Don't Know About but Should

Sometimes we can't play everything. And sometimes we're too focused on Madden NFL this or Mass Effect that, missing more-intrepid games. What's a consumer to do?

We've scoured 2010's offerings to come up with a list of top-rated, just-plain-cool-to-play games you probably gave only half a glance, or missed outright. When you're up for something new, give these a look in lieu of that ol' franchise blockbuster with its second or third sequel number tacked on.

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