The BBC reportsThe last 12 months have been one of the best years in video game history, both critically and commercially.
Gamers have been able to revel in some of the most exhilarating interactive experiences ever designed.
Sales in the UK are at an all-time high, with more than £1.52bn taken in the last 12 months.
Some video games crossed over into blockbuster entertainment territory. Halo 3, for example, earned £84m in its first 24 hours on sale.
Top three games for 2007 from ...
DAVID AMOR, RELENTLESS GAMES
1. Ratchet and Clank - PlayStation 3
2. Super Mario Galaxy - Nintendo Wii
3. Command and Conquer - PC
DAVID BRABEN, FRONTIER GAMES
1. The Darkness - Xbox 360
2. Bioshock - PC and Xbox 360
3. Halo 3 - Xbox 360
MARGARET ROBERTSON, GAMES CONSULTANT
1. Super Mario Galaxy
2. Final Fantasy XII - PlayStation 2
3. Planet Puzzle League - Nintendo DS
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