For the next two weeks, we shall be presenting 2009's best, as picked by you the players, and as picked by us the editors. It has been another great year for mod and indie developers, so please join us in congratulating and thanking these teams for their hard work. Never before have there been so many game-changing releases made available for us to experience and play.

Out of Hell is a singleplayer horror experience for UT2004! Make your way through a decimated town overrun by blood-thirsty zombies! Powerful firearms and brutal melee weapons are at your disposal as you cut and cleave through over 20 grimy and blood-soaked maps!



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Overgrowth takes place in the savage world of Lugaru where rabbits, wolves and other animals are forced to use paws, claws and medieval weaponry to engage each other in battle. Combining 3rd person adventure platforming with intricate melee combat, Overgrowth achieves a unique feel.



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Naruto: Naiteki Kensei offers a unique fast-paced gaming experience based on the hit Japanese anime Naruto. Combining a third-person shooter with an action-based fighter, players go head-to-head against others online casting powerful jutsus, performing evasive, acrobatic, and free-form moves, while utilizing an array of weapons with multiple functions.



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A Reckless Disregard for Gravity is loosely based on the sport of base-jumping. You gain points by swooping within an eyelash of buildings, scoring extra points by kissing the surface, all while going as fast as you can! You can score extra points giving a thumbs-up to spectators as you fall past them or be a rebel and gain points by flipping them off at just the right moment.



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MechWarrior: Living Legends is a total conversion mod for Crysis. MWLL is at its very core a mix between a First Person Shooter and a Simulation. This will be achieved through the use of a mixed arms massively multiplayer gaming experience where the player takes part in a battle using a variety of vehicles and weapons.



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The Nameless Mod is set in Forum City, the physical embodiment of Internet forums and bulletin boards. Embracing the style of Deus Ex, Forum City has as much crime and conspiracy which JC Denton must overcome. This would be easy if it weren't for the citizens, who want it no other way.



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