X3F Week in Review: December 28, 2007 - January 3, 2008

While this is technically the first edition of the X3F Week in Review for 2008, it is in fact dealing with the final days of our favorite console in 2007. Regardless of your console allegiance, it can't be denied that the Xbox 360 had some killer software released this year. So, click on for our favorite games of 2007, our last Fancast episode of the year, and the second edition of our community-powered feature, Ask X3F.

Community Stuff:

• Xbox 360 Fancast 049 -- Full Names Only
  Don't call him Alex. He won't hear you.

• Best 360 games of 2007: Richard's Picks
  No Halo 3 on this list. Shocking, no?

• Best 360 games of 2007: Dustin's Picks
  Oh, there's Halo 3!

• Ask X3F: edition the second
  We actually help someone this week. No, really!

News:

• MS explains Marketplace age restrictions
  Can't download an M-rated demo? Blame the ESRB

• Rumor: Boogie Bunnies to hop onto XBLA soon
  Bunnies like Xbox Live Arcade

• Really real and wearable Halo 3 Recon helmet
  Easier to make than to earn

• Next Gen compiles best of 2008: GTAIV on top
  Predicted to sell at least 3.5 million copies in 3 months

• First Halo Wars multiplayer screens surface
  No Flood in sight ... damn