If people are wondering what Xbox 360 games to buy this christmas season, then their job is made easier by IGN entertainment's game metrics which has pulled data from three leading video game sites, IGN.com,gamespy.com and teamxbox.com to rank the most anticipated XBox 360 launch titles.GamerMetrics tracks the awareness and activity of over 25 million gamers across IGN Entertainment's network of video game news and information sites, with the largest audience of video gamers online.

The gaming console is priced around a whooping $400. Although one could go with the non-hard disk cheapo $299 model, but there is not much fun when compared to the $400 one, infact no match at all. It can't even rip CDs for a customized soundtrack during gameplay.Microsoft's new Xbox 360 console that hits store shelves November 22nd. Microsoft has officially confirmed the 18 video game titles that will be available when the Xbox 360 goes on sale later this month.

XBox 360 Launch Titles Buzz Ranked by GamerMetrics include games like Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft),Dead or Alive 4 (Tecmo), Madden NFL 06 (Electronic Arts) with the Perfect Dark Zero ranked most anticipated Xbox launch title. The top 18 Xbox 360 launch titles are:
1. Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft)
2. Dead or Alive 4 (Tecmo)
3. Madden NFL 06 (Electronic Arts)
4. Project Gotham Racing 3 (Microsoft)
5. Call of Duty 2 (Activision)
6. NBA Live 06 (Electronic Arts)
7. Kameo: Elements of Power (Microsoft)
8. Need for Speed Most Wanted (Electronic Arts)
9. NBA 2K6 (2K Games)
10. FIFA 06: Road to FIFA Worldcup (Electronic Arts)
11. Peter Jackson's King Kong (Ubisoft)
12. QUAKE 4 (Activision)
13. Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (Activision)
14. Ridge Racer 6 (Namco)
15. Condemned: Criminal Origins (SEGA)
16. GUN (Activision)
17. Amped 3 (2K Games)
18. NHL 2K6 (2K Games)

Electronic Arts is leading the way with four of the top ten launch titles, giving a clear indication that sports games are the most popular genre. Microsoft follows with three top ten titles. With amazing graphics and great lighting effects the games can be very realistic, but $400 is a ton of money for a gaming console.