It felt like almost every big game of the year had a number on the end of it. In this industry sequels are king, but these titles stand on their own as fresh, new and exciting. These are games with worlds and mechanics we loved but think the next installment will be even better. From trick-ATV racing in Pure to hack-and-slash mayhem in Castle Crashers here are the nominees for our favorite and the Best Original Intellectual Properties of 2008.