5. Ratchet & Clank -- Weapons and gadgets not fit for this world

Weapons of mass destruction are no laughing matter. Or are they? These ads forget all about the phrase "do not try this at home" and show us that heavy artillery can be downright hilarious in the hands of a few bored idiots. Thanks to Insomniac Games, Sony Computer Entertainment, and some prolific advertising minds, tons of these "home movies" are floating around YouTube. And they all put America's Funniest Home Videos to absolute shame.

4. Nintendo Wii -- Who are you?

This ad always brings back memories of when Super Mario Bros. 3 launched here in the States. As a kid, how big of a deal was it when a new Mario title launched? Huge. And when that day came, was I able to handle the excitement as I waited in class for the bell to ring? Just barely. And when I was finally on my way, did I imagine all the awesome adventures I would enjoy once I stepped into those famous blue overalls? You betcha. It's all here, and it's all beautifully shot. Enjoy.

3. Xbox -- Play more

This commercial was banned not long after it aired. Other than that, I'm going to keep my mouth shut. I'd hate to ruin it for those who haven't seen this work of pure brilliance.

2. Halo: Reach -- Deliver hope/Birth of a Spartan

I’ll admit it -- if I were locked away for the rest of my life with only one gaming series to play, it would not be Halo. That said, the Halo franchise does have, hands down, the greatest advertising of any video-game series ever. The first of these ads tells in 60 seconds -- and with more emotion -- the same story that takes every alien invasion flick nearly two hours. The second packs more adrenaline and testosterone into two minutes and 30 seconds than Michael Bay ever did -- all without one single explosion.

1. Halo 3 -- Believe

I said it once and I'll say it again: The Halo franchise has the greatest video-game advertising of all time.

Airing on September 11, 2007, the first of the "Believe" ads showed elderly war veterans recounting their experiences of fighting alongside Master Chief, also known as John 117. The next two show the construction and a cinematic tour of a monument within the Halo universe, which was built as a memorial to Master Chief and to humanity itself.

The documentary style of the first two gives the campaign a level of believability that makes the viewer wonder if what they are seeing is actually real. What's more impressive about the monument itself is that it was actually built by hand, just as they showed in the documentary. Resembling an oversized diorama, it stretched more than 1,200 square feet wide and stood over 12 feet tall. The "Believe" website then allowed users to tour the monument for themselves and pay their respects to the soldiers who fought for the survival of all mankind. 

Finally, the last ad in the series is a traditional commercial that depicts the monument in a more artistic light. The final five seconds never fail to give me chills.

There's my list. Think I missed one? Were there any you hadn't seen? Any that you hated? Loved? Please leave your comments below.

And just for good measure, here's a little something that should blow just about anybody's mind: