Best Console Party Games for Game Nights

Game nights with friends are always better with a great party game, but which console party games do you think are the best for these occasions, and what makes them perfect for group fun? Do they have simple, easy-to-learn controls that anyone can pick up (even non-gamers), hilarious gameplay that leads to laughs and friendly competition, or a variety of mini-games that keep things from getting boring, and have you ever had a game night where one of these party games was the highlight of the evening?