Not long ago it was hard to imagine Sony entering the handheld market or Nintendo revealing its megaton secret on the codenamed Revolution platform. Yet, here we are and 2005 is drawing to a close. Xbox 360 has launched internationally and the PSP isn't much of a mystery anymore. The next-generation of home console gaming has begun, setting the stage for a very exciting 2006.
Instead of just sweeping 2005 under the carpet, taking for granted what made it such a pivotal year, we've decided to take a look back in our appropriately dubbed video feature, the '05 Rewind. It was difficult to decipher and breakdown all the news, but we called in long-time editors from the worlds of Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and the PC to handpick the biggest news and the best games. So whether you're a devote PC gamer, an on-the-go DS addict, or a home console snob there's something here for you.
So, why not kick back, grab a cup of cocoa, and feast your eyes on our look back on the games industry and how IGN covered it in '05.
