Improved from Oblivion in almost every way, Skyrim delivers an adventure beyond everything we've seen till now in the genre.

It could be argued that Portal didn't need a sequel, such a unique and complete experience as it was, but since it got one, it might as well be this; a game that stays true to the spirit of the original, while at the same time expanding and adding onto it, without over-complicating the experience. If this is how Valve chose to spend their time instead of developing Episode 3, we're not going to be the ones to complain!

It could be argued that Portal didn't need a sequel, such a unique and complete experience as it was, but since it got one, it might as well be this; a game that stays true to the spirit of the original, while at the same time expanding and adding onto it, without over-complicating the experience. If this is how Valve chose to spend their time instead of developing Episode 3, we're not going to be the ones to complain!

Bigger, better and more versatile than its predecessor. Arkham City is a superb gaming achievement, and with it Rocksteady earns a rightful place in this generation's most talented developers.

Nintendo's masterpiece withstood the test of time and the years that passed after its initial release. Simply put, the best reason to own a 3DS!

A mind blowing experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat for most of the ten-plus hours of your adventure in the beautiful sky city of Columbia.

Minecraft is, in the end, less of a game and more of a toybox, where everyone can shape their own experience. Itʼs one of the most important creations in videogames, and its influence will lead to exciting new ways for us to perceive digital worlds and their potential.

The most epic trilogy of this generation ends in an almost perfect way. It doesn't matter whether you're a fan of the franchise or not. You owe it to yourself to save Earth.

The latest game in this legendary franchise offers an experience like no other. The majestic graphics along with the superb motion control design create the ideal "swan song" for the Wii.

Naughty Dog once again delivers a unique cinematic experience that has no equal. With superb graphics, unbelievable set-pieces, superb story telling and great characters, Uncharted 3 is a genre-defining game. Next time though, we'd like to see better shooting mechanics.

Simply put, this is the best game we've seen on 3DS.

When games take it to the next step and become art!

Xenoblade Chronicles is a technological achievement and a breath of fresh air in a decaying breed that desperately needs such efforts to keep it goin΄. Players need to invest dozens of hours roaming on the petrified body of Titan Bionis to reveal the secret and the true power of Monado. And they're going to be such great hours!

Simply put, this is a unique gaming gem that comes around only once in every 10 years. Every PS3 owner should be proud to add it to his or her collection.

Although the differences from Forza 3 are somewhat subtle, this new game from Turn10 is a superb driving simulator, full of modes, cars and passion that racing enthusiasts should not miss.

A true gaming landmark that stays true to the legacy of the previous episodes. You really don't want to miss this.

Rewarding patience and critical thinking, Mark of the Ninja is an excellent dark themed stealth game made by Klei Entertainment.

2K Sports has done it again. The 2011-2012 version of the best basketball franchise in the industry is a must have for every fan of the sport.

Blizzard has undergone an extremely ambitious effort with the Cataclysm expansion, razing the familiar to the ground and building something that proves both new and inviting. And while certain balance issues are being fixed via patches, thereʼs something good here for new players, veterans, hardcore and casual gamers alike.

From now on, when you search your dictionary for the definition of the word "addiction", Trials Evolution will show up!

EA once again delivers an excellent football (or... soccer if you prefer) game, even though this edition's new features don't seem to work out as fine as the ones made in previous years.

The team at Visceral took everything the first game had to offer, vastly improved it and while they were at it, left out all that was bad. It'll scare the pants off of you, even piss you off occasionally, and you'll love it for that.

A pure refinement of Nintendos most brilliant and addictive gameplay designs that will appeal to everyone. Even though the new ideas are getting less with each new release in the franchise.

XCOM Enemy Unknown is a fine introduction to the genre of turn based tactical strategy games for the console gamers or the younger ones, and a satisfactory re-introduction to some PC veterans. Any comparison with the glorious past of the series loses its meaning since Firaxis' effort is a really challenging and a marvelous game by itself.

With several adjustments in crucial MMO features, set in a dynamic, living world, Guild Wars 2 casts the spell with its emergent gameplay to old and new players alike, making it the best the genre has had to offer in years.

Despite the occasional bugs we get from the Impact Engine and the dated graphics engine, FIFA 13 is the most complete football game experience you will ever get.

Ignoring modern trends for simple and easy games, Creative Assembly offers an enticing gameplay for hardcore followers and newcomers alike. Shogun 2 has indeed evolved into a superb and tighter experience than its predecessors.

2K Sports has done it again. The 2011-2012 version of the best basketball franchise in the industry is a must have for every fan of the sport.

It's bigger, better and more addictive than ever. If you loved the first one, you simply can't miss Gearbox's latest game.

One of the best games of the year and one of the most punishing ones. Dark Souls is superb, but it's not a game for everyone. You have been warned.

A masterpiece of a game that draws inspiration from many classic franchises in order to deliver a unique experience. Don't miss it!

In this current gen's masterpiece, Philip Dick meets William Gibson and Blade Runner meets the original Deus Ex. We can't see how on earth Warren Spector will stick with making another Disney game.

L.A. Noire is a superb adventure game soaked in the atmosphere of the post-WW II Los Angeles. The stocky storyline is held back only by minor gameplay issues, and Team Bondi created the first Rockstar game in which you don't mind whether you fire a gun or not. At all.

For just 0.79 euros you get an addictive, fun and full of humor strategy/ RPG game that will keep you good company.

Although the first MGS game, especially story-wise, is really missing from this collection, you can't overlook the overall quality of the package. A must have for fans and newcomers in Kojima's franchise alike.

Even though the single player campaign is quite poor and a replica of the Modern Warfare franchise, the multiplayer part of Battlefield 3 has no equal and it is sure to deliver hour upon hour of superb online battles.

The team at Visceral took everything the first game had to offer, vastly improved it and while they were at it, left out all that was bad. It'll scare the pants off of you, even piss you off occasionally, and you'll love it for that.

In this current gen's masterpiece, Philip Dick meets William Gibson and Blade Runner meets the original Deus Ex. We can't see how on earth Warren Spector will stick with making another Disney game.

A technical achievement that showcases the true potential of the iOS devices and the power of the Unreal engine.

L.A. Noire is a superb adventure game soaked in the atmosphere of the post-WW II Los Angeles. The stocky storyline is held back only by minor gameplay issues, and Team Bondi created the first Rockstar game in which you don't mind whether you fire a gun or not. At all.

One of the best games of the year and one of the most punishing ones. Dark Souls is superb, but it's not a game for everyone. You have been warned.

This time the single player campaign has definitely taken a backseat as it doesn't manage to offer the thrills of the previous installments. On the other hand, its excellent multiplayer will undoubtedly maintain the interest of the fans until the next installment.

Surely not your average first person shooter. On the contrary, Dishonored uses stealth in a way only the Thief games have managed to do and delivers a superb steam punk experience we haven't seen in many years.

While many of the problems found on Far Cry 2 are addressed here, Ubisoft's latest is not what we were hoping it would be. Far Cry 3 has superb gunplay and great characters, but the story never really builds up and the missions can get quite repetitive.

Even though it lacks the co-op mode of the home console versions, Origins on PSVita remains as beautiful and enjoyable as ever.

It doesn't deliver the amazing level of graphics we've seen in the enhanced PC version, but the Xbox 360 edition of Witcher 2 is, by all means, one of the best western RPGs ever created.

Rayman is back, more energetic and refreshing than ever, teaching everyone how platforming should have been applied from the start on smartphones. If you enjoyed Rayman Origins and liked the new look of the franchise, then you should definitely not miss this one.

It's an addictive, beautifully crafted and truly complete action/ RPG experience. Fans of the franchise will truly love it.

This time the single player campaign has definitely taken a backseat as it doesn't manage to offer the thrills of the previous installments. On the other hand, its excellent multiplayer will undoubtedly maintain the interest of the fans until the next installment.

Dead Space for Apple's devices is absolutely stunning. If you own Dead Space 2 or planning to buy Visceral's latest for the home consoles, then consider this an essential purchase!

The best game PS Vita has seen to date, the best LittleBigPlanet in every Sony platform and probably one of the best games in this generation of hardware.

It is quite simple. There is not a single modern RPG that can stand up to the story-telling and the convincing, atmospheric world of Witcher 2. In addition to this, CD Projekt simplifies gameplay mechanics wisely, without sacrificing the depth of the overall experience.

It seems that 2K Sports didn't rest at all and made even more improvements upon the series and especially in the MyCareer Mode. NBA 2K13 is the only basketball title available right now and it conquers the digital basketball courts with no competitor under the basket.

343 Industries delivers one the best Halo games ever created thus proving that this studio is perfectly capable of handling Microsoft's legendary franchise.

Even though DiRT 3 does not have major improvements over the previous games, the fact that it incorporates "Rally modes" -that Europeans will surely love- gives it a more "global" appeal. Oh, and the technology that is uses has no match!

Fifteen years may have passed since its original release, but Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together still manages to enchant any "tactical-RPG" lover who devotes his free time to it. A real gem that earns its rightful place next to Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions and Jeanne d'Arc.

Even though DiRT 3 does not have major improvements over the previous games, the fact that it incorporates "Rally modes" -that Europeans will surely love- gives it a more "global" appeal. Oh, and the technology that is uses has no match!

Game Freak did it again. Pokemon Black Version is a masterpiece, delivering all the superb gameplay elements that fans of the series learned to love over the years. The only drawback is the dated technology it uses, something that will surely be addressed in the future versions for the 3DS.

The return of Rayman brings forth an excellent 2D platformer full of ideas and content that continuously pleases and excites. Its excellent controls, masterfully designed levels and beautiful presentation place it amidst the top titles of the genre.

The random generated levels of Spelunky can create quite a challenge and on top of that, will keep the game fresh and addictive for many hours.

It's surely a testament of how Nintendo can take a simple concept and turn it into a robust experience. It may lack the challenge other Nintendo games have, but offers some truly relaxing moments in a wonderfully designed world...if you can handle the cuteness.

It's upgraded, it's addictive, it's beautiful and polished as every other release in this series. Even though it's not as big as "Napoleon", fans of the Total War franchise will be more than pleased with Fall of the Samurai.

Yuke's is trying to deliver something fresh albeit with mixed results. The addition of "Pride" is welcomed, but serious changes must be done with the graphics engine of the franchise.

It's obscure, it's "arty" and it surely is old fashioned. And at the end of the day, Sword and Sorcery is surely a unique experience.

A breathtaking reboot of Lara Croft's adventures, the new Tomb Raider puts aside some of its legacy in favor of a more modern feel and gameplay. Old school fans may find this a bit unsettling, but no matter what type of gamer you are, Tomb Rider is one hell of a ride.

A classic 2D shooter from the Dreamcast era. Radiant Silvergun is fast, colorful, extremely difficult and surely not your casual, everyday shooter.

Blizzard, once again, delivers a stunning strategy game that is so much more than an expansion pack.

After many years of missteps, Mortal Kombat is, at last, back to its 2D glory. The latest chapter of the franchise will satisfy even the most demanding fans of the series, offering a wealth of offline modes, including probably the best Story Mode we have ever seen in the fighting genre.

Successfully revives a great game that twelve years after its initial release has a lot to offer to the fans of the genre.

Successfully revives a great game that twelve years after its initial release has a lot to offer to the fans of the genre.

Improved in all accounts, Dance Central 2 offers a spectacular dancing performance. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, fans of the genre should find almost everything they are looking for from a dance game.

Bastion is ingenious, fresh and fun, but the way the story is evolving, and its inability to create emotional bonding with the player, is depriving Supergiant's first game of the opportunity to gain a place among the best modern "indie" creations.

Instead of routinely releasing another standard annual sports title, EA Canada delivers something completely new with the addition of the surprisingly cinematic Champion Mode.

Yes, the "noir" feeling of Max Payne of old is lost, but Max Payne 3 is one of the most enjoyable 3rd person shooters you can find in this generation of hardware.

Year by year, EA's NHL series keeps getting marginally better. The 2011-12 edition has more options, improved AI and greater depth. But the formula is starting to feel a bit old and makes us feel that the time has come for a complete reconstruction.

A must-have for 3DS owners that improves over the original and features surprisingly good multiplayer action.

A feast for the senses, Ni No Kuni has a lot to offer to the hardcore JRPG gamers. Irregular difficulty, slow pacing and poor friendly AI are its problems, but if you can get past them, you will be captivated by its wonderful world, deep mechanics, great post-game length and overall beauty.

This is probably the best 3DS launch game and a true testament to Capcom's fighting games legacy. If you just bought Nintendo's new handheld device, this should be your very first choice.

While its art style is significantly different from its predecessor, Runner 2 is still one of the most addictive and immersing experiences you'll find in the "indie" category of platforming videogames.

Taking a new turn, the new Forza game delivers an immense world to explore packed with superb graphics and an incredible sense of freedom. It's not a "Forza Motorsport" game per se, but it's a great game in any respect.

A rich, fast-paced and suitable-for-all-tastes fighter from Capcom. Not as hardcore and well-crafted as Super Street Fighter IV, but highly enjoyable nonetheless.

When a game so enjoyable and exciting -as the On Fire Edition of NBA Jam is- is offered in such an affordable price, then you know you're on for a real treat.

Once again Nintendo delivers a great, addictive and extremely enjoyable racer. You can't go wrong with this one!

If you have a friend that really wants to have fun playing a co-op game with you, just turn on your Xbox 360, boot this game and enjoy!

Although the style of the new Dante is somewhat ambiguous there's no denying that DmC is an enjoyable, well-paced and quite beautiful game.

It still needs some major tweaking and many patches (especially when it comes to PvP), but The Old Republic is a very promising MMO that could become a major game for the genre.

Even in its console versions, Crysis 2 stays true to its great legacy. Despite a few issues regarding the AI, this sequel is superior to its predecessors in almost every way and offers one of the most immersing campaign modes we've ever seen.

The first step of the "fusion" between Namco and Capcom was quite successful. The fighters of the two worlds have merged well, there's much content to enjoy and the fighting system is as great as was expected from a game developed by Capcom.

With a masterful built and long lasting single player campaign and a neat multiplayer mode, Clash of Heroes is a must buy for fans of the genre.

It is not about the known camera issues that cause several headaches or the short story. It is not about what this game should be and what has become of it. Itʼs about the very essence of gaming, the essence that draws a permanent smile on your face while playing this masterpiece!

Don't get fooled. This is not just another "rhythm/ music game". With Sound Shapes you'll find yourself trying those beautiful platform levels again and again until your PS Vita runs out of battery.

Both of these games can function as satisfying substances for the thirsty for more God of War fans. However, while Chains of Olympus is legitimately a washed out God of War experience exclusively for PSP players, Ghost of Sparta could stand right next to the original trilogy and claim a place in the heart of the fans, as equal.

Without any real competition to push the genre forward, 2K Czech delivered a solid, fun and quite enjoyable tennis game. But in the future, we'd like to see something more bold and innovative.

Through a turmoil of assassinations, naval battles, Freudian conflicts, pig herding and marital ceremonies, Assassin's Creed III ends a saga in a way that many could judge as unsatisfactory. AC III is a flawed and confused game characterized by the absence of a clear identity and the lack of a true vision about the Assassin Order. It remains a big game with plenty to do, even though not knowing exactly why you have to do them.

More complete, more polished and more addictive than any previous edition, FM 2012 is coming to claim all of your free time.

A rich, fast-paced and suitable-for-all-tastes fighter from Capcom. Not as hardcore and well-crafted as Super Street Fighter IV, but highly enjoyable nonetheless.

It might not be as good or as lavish as Hot Pursuit, but Criterion surely offered another great addition to EA's legendary racing franchise.

Α piece of gaming history reaches its sixth release in the same number of years. While it remains a great gaming experience, some old-school mechanics and the poor HD implementation make us realize it's time to let Leon and Ashley get some rest.