If there's a recession going on, the gaming industry hasn't heard about it: Sales were up a whopping 60 percent in the third quarter vs. 2007. Why? Because there are so many great games out on the market right now. Here are some of the top recently-released titles that any gamer is sure to love -- presuming he hasn't snapped them all up already!

Fallout 3 (360, PS3, Windows) - The most immersive new game on the market today, you'll spend dozens of hours roaming a post-apocalyptic wilderness in search of your dad... and a way to get the planet back on track.

Mirror's Edge (360, PS3, Windows) - Innovative gameplay has you playing a courier, running from rooftop to rooftop in a Big Brother/cyberpunk universe. A refreshing change from the shoot-'em-ups that dominate the industry, it's addictive (and often maddening) fun.

Left 4 Dead (360, Windows) - A zombie game with a twist: There's four of you that have to survive, getting from point A to point B, and these zombies can run. The ones that vomit on you, though, those are the worst. Built for multiplayer carnage.

Gears of War 2 (360) - The Xbox exclusive continues the chainsawing adventures of Marcus Fenix as he punches underground, encountering all manner of disgusting stuff, all of which must be killed.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii, 360, PS2, PS3, DS, PSP) - Somewhat unfairly maligned, any Star Wars fanatic will love to get his mitts on this title to continue the story of the epic saga. Available for (literally) every console out there.

Saints Row 2 (360, PS3, Windows) - The poor man's Grand Theft Auto, it's got choppy graphics and a minimalistic story, but there's so much grossly inappropriate humor in this game that it's hard not to love it.

LittleBigPlanet (PS3) - Arguably the best reason to buy a PS3, this PlayStation exclusive is unbearably cute and jammed full of fun. Perfect for family play and for those who are just plain tired of killing stuff.