The world of video games has moved beyond the societal fringe and into the mainstream, with people now openly accepting and talking about their love for all things gaming. But what about here at Unplggd? This year was quite the year for gamers, with all sorts of hit games, new releases and so on. With that in mind, we present the top 10 video game posts of 2011.

TOP ROW
• 1. Things You Can Do With Your Console Beyond Gaming
• 2. L.A. Noire
• 3. Nintendo 3DS
• 4. Nintendo's Wii U Aims to Redefine Gaming (Again)
• 5. How to Turn Your Room Into an Atari Arcade

BOTTOM ROW
• 6. Gaming Hubs: Make Your Own Or Buy One?
• 7. Video Game Console Life Cycle: Buying Your Next One
• 8. 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Play Video Games
• 9. Learn How to Become a REAL Guitar Hero With Rocksmith
• 10. How to Stay Organized With Multiple Game Consoles