thru-the-portal is proud to support the gaming industry by promoting games and recognising excellence in design and development of games. Since April readers have been able to vote on the games that they believe are of particular importance for the period 2000 - 2009, inclusive.

The following list are the short listed candidates based on initial feedback. Please select your favourite from each of the options listed, which will then go through to the final shortlist at the end of October.

Thank you for your interest and support.