Best Gaming Laptop Under $850 Out The Door

Hello all I'm new here but I wanted your opinions on which laptop I should get.

1. What is your budget?
It can't be over $850 after tax and shipping. I'm in California.

2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15'' and up

3. What screen resolution do you want?
1920X1080

4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
More of a desktop replacement.

5. How much battery life do you need?
2 Hours+

6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
Skyrim(High), KOTOR(high), Saints Row The Third(High), Battlefield 3(High...ish)

7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Pretty much just games and internet.

8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
250gb 7200rpm if possible

9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
Any site with decent customer support.

10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
1 or 2 Years

11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Basic DVD writer/rewritable

12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
Anything with solid build quality and decent manufacturer warranty

13. What country do you live in?
United States