Sorry, I can't stand back and let this slide. Final Fantasy 8 was a religion in my house when it came out. FF7 started it, but FF8 perfected it, hasn't been an FF that's been as good since.

Why Ni no Kuni should be game of the year: Because it's charming as hell. There's really nothing like Ni no Kuni—it's a whimsical, beautiful fairy tale with an entertaining combat system and a world worth exploring.