In honor of the launch of the new Xbox 360, last month Bitmob and Microsoft asked you to write about your favorite 360 games in a variety of genres, and you certainly did. Contrary to popular belief, they weren't all Halo! We've compiled highlights from those write-ups here (click on an author's name to see their full posts), in what can only be called -- in a booming voice -- the Bitmob Community's Best Xbox 360 Games!

Oh, and congrats to Ben Cook, who, by the grace of the random number generator, won the fabulous prize of a new Xbox 360 and seven of the games mentioned below!

Best Action/Adventure Games

Red Dead Redemption

John Marston is single-handedly the greatest protagonist that Rockstar has ever created. The game's ability to capture his personality and simultaneously recreate the picturesque Wild West setting, makes for a compelling narrative rarely accomplished in games. Much of this has to do with the excellent voice acting and animation, making the scenes very cinematic. There are also the usual Rockstar tropes of dialog containing social commentary on American life, but Red Dead Redemption executes these seemlessy, without disrupting the narrative. It's one of the must own games of 2010, if not this generation. -Sean Hintz

Well kiss my grits! I’m so happy I tried RDR because it is easily one of developer Rockstar's greatest games. The folks over at Rockstar have such an amazing talent when it comes to storytelling. Every character, whether integral to the story or just a stranger you meet in the desert, is believable. While most game worlds seem to be alive solely because you are there, Red Dead feels like the world continues to live and breathe even after the Xbox 360 is turned off. -Mathew Orona

Alan Wake

Alan Wake is one of the most engaging games I’ve ever played. I was so enthralled with the story, setting, and atmosphere that I completed it in only two sittings (including one 13-hour marathon). Remedy, the developer, successfully made the small town of Bright Falls feel like a real-life location. The distinct personality of its denizens coupled with the farm-town architecture was a perfect match. Then, as the sun set and the moon rose, the dense fog made the forest seem endless. I tried on several occasions to wander off the dirt trail while hiking through the woods, but I found myself too chicken to travel far enough to lose sight of the path. -Matthew Orona

Batman: Arkham Asylum

This is the first time in a Batman title that I thought, "Holy crap, I’m really Batman." It seems to come from the way Batman is able to move around and through the levels -- he's got a myriad of escape routes and hiding spots, rafters to drop from, and even floor panels where you can lie in wait. If things get really dicey, you can always grapple yourself out of trouble. Some of the most fun I had with the game involved testing my ability to freak out the enemies as I slowly picked them off one by one. I could play Batman: Arkham Asylum forever. -Ryan Finley

Condemned: Criminal Origins

Why did I choose Condemned: Criminal Origins, rather than Condemned 2: Bloodshot? Well, the sequel kind of pales in comparison to the original; number two throws a lot of what made number one so great right out the window. For instance, in Criminal Origins, the term ammo conservation actual has meaning, while Bloodshot features a whole level devoted to using nothing but a gun and totally going FPS on fools.

In Criminal Origins, if you do find a gun you receive about two bullets, and they will mean the world to you when you turn a corner just to see some insane maniac lunging toward you from halfway across the room. At this point it's time to promptly piss your pants and use those two bullets, which will hopefully connect with said maniac. Ultimately, you'll want to just lay down in the fetal position and hope that you won't have to deal with whatever it is that just made that noise in the other room. -Camaren Crook

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

I love this game for two reasons: 1) You play as an alcoholic prick, and 2) you get to pummel possessed hobos. With Condemned 2, you get to feel the satisfaction of being in a fight, but without having to worry about scratching the polycarbonate lenses in your plastic-rimmed glasses. -Nick Nordstrom