Winner: Far Cry 3
The lack of releases in December usually makes it a good time to catch up on November's massive game list, but some amazing titles came late to the holiday party last month. Among them, Ubisoft's Far Cry 3 stands on top. The expansive, pirate-infested world is full of surprises and a thrill to explore, the shooting mechanics and upgrade system are outstanding, and you'll never forget it's captivating characters, like the psychotic Vaas. Far Cry 3 definitely deserves its spot as a nominee on our Game of the Year 2012 list and as Game of the Month for December 2012.
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Runner Up: Guardians of Middle-earth
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