Rift is an incredible piece of gaming craftmanship and has singlehandedly put the notion that players need to settle for buggy launches to death.

Neuroshima Hex mixes classic board gaming with Borderlands, and it works. This is an awesome board game conversion with excellent touch mechanics. But be prepared for a very steep learning curve in this Polish strategy title. The reward of learning the rules though is an absolute brilliant pass and play experience on iOS.

There's no real news here if you're already a Street Fighter ace on the home consoles, but it's still the Street Fighter IV that we know and love. For newcomers, the little helper buttons on the touch screen are a clever addition that makes the game more accessible. The 3D effect is neat but nothing mindblowing, although the optional over-the-shoulder camera angle confuses more than it helps. But all in all an excellent fighting game.

Portal 2 expands on everything the first game did so well and makes it even better. Perfectly paced and adorably funny from start to finish, Portal 2 will keep on surprising you and challenge your wit right to the finish. In brief, everyone should play Portal 2, alone or with a friend.

The undisputed king of racing on iOS devices. Playing Real Racing 2 HD brings back memories of the first time we tried Gran Turismo, only much better looking. If you're looking for a serious racing game for your iPad, nothing comes close to this.

The excellent puzzle-slash-roleplaying game makes the leap from DS to the big home consoles, and all it's charms and virtues are intact but recreated in gorgeous HD. Strong singleplayer adventure and a surprisingly good multiplayer experience.

A full-blown MMO for your iOS device. It won't topple World of Warcraft from the throne, but it's more than enough to satisfy fans of the genre. Gameloft has raised the bar for what's possible in mobile online gaming.

Puzzle Dimension is a fantastic summer game, one you can play for short bursts to kill a few minutes, or for long stretches if the Danish summer does its usual thing with more rain than sun. It has plenty of challenge without ever getting frustrating.

The challenging and constantly varying level design that keeps on indtroducing new elements is an absolute joy, and given the bargain price, we have no choice but to award Ms. Splosion Man with a well deserved top rating.

Easily mingles with the best games of the year. It seamlessly carries the legacy of the original, and does so with flair and style. Most importantly it makes you think, which is all to rare nowadays.

Gears of War 3 towers over its otherwise great predecessors with a campaign so finely tuned that you'll have a hard time putting the controller down. There's the same dissonance between the macho-wit of the characters and the bombastic drama that the series has always suffered from, but that is easily forgiven in light of the rock solid online component and the exemplary options for co-operative play. Shooters don't get much better than this, and if you own an Xbox 360, there's no reason not to get this game.

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Arkham City is a display of power. Its predecessor was one of the best licensed games ever, but it's as if Rocksteady has found another gear, just as we thought they were already running at top speed. It's an amazing game, and one of the greatest releases this year.

Forza 4 offers the most well rounded experience to date. It oozes of love for motorsports and car culture, while giving you easy access to the cars of your dreams on the most beautiful and and challenging tracks across the globe. It has enough width and depth to satisfy both arcade and simulation fans, and Forza 4 conquers the genre throne once and for all.

Battlefield 3 is amazing. The single player campaign is definitely the weakest link, even though it's more than just decent. The co-op missions are fun, but online multiplayer is the main reason you should get Battlefield 3. Here, the game doesn't disappoint in any way and stands as the strongest entry of the series so far. This is the best multiplayer experience I've had this year.

Gameloft takes their Modern Warfare-clone and improves on everything. A good singleplayer campaign complements the awesome multiplayer mode. Lots of perks, killstreaks and great variety in the maps (which this time around are much larger end better designed). This is truly Gameloft's finest game yet, and the best shooter on iOS!

It's impossible to cover all the many small adjustments and tweaks of this year's edition, but the overall result is a much more well-rounded experience. It's not difficult to argue that this is one of the best games in the series yet.

One of those gorgeous gaming experiences that will quickly win you over and put a smile on your face for the rest of your playthrough. A charming, beautiful and entertaining 2D platformer.

A pleasure to play, pure Mario of the highest caliber. Doesn't quite reach the heights of the amazing Super Mario Galaxy 2, but still an excellent platformer, and a must have for 3DS owners.

The series' gameplay has never offered more diversity, and all the polish that's been applied over the years shines through. It's funny as few games are capable of, has phenomenal music, the story works well (even though it's missing a proper villain), and is simply a joy to play.

If you loved the first Infinity Blade go nuts: there's more history, variety, refinement, details and equipment combinations to Infinity Blade II. A deeper weapon system that feels almost like a choice of class make it much more fun to rinse and repeat the levels. And there is a actually a story hidden in the game this time around. Good stuff and yet another prime example of how to do an iOS-game.

Oozes basketball atmosphere in a way that we've never seen in any other sports game. 2K Sports have made a game that's difficult to pick up if you're still a basketball virgin, but once you've learned all the moves, there's plenty to explore in this entertaining and challenging release.

A shining example of longevity, and if I didn't have to sit here and write these words, I would be back in front of the TV, trying to get that next star or reach the top of the leaderboards. This is a gem of a game, and luckily one that Xbox 360 owners can now enjoy as well.

Back to Karkand is a wonderful map pack that highlights the best parts of Battlefield 3 and the series in general. If you like the game, you shouldn't miss out on this DLC pack under any circumstances.

Every bit as good as the version for the home consoles. If you've yet to play this game, you're missing out on 60 levels of pure platforming bliss. Our only gripe is the lack of multiplayer, but if anything, that just made us appreciate the spectacular level design even more.

If you jump on board you're treated to an exciting action adventure that fits neatly into the Uncharted series.

This is the best Wipeout in a long time, and the best introduction to the series a newcomer could wish for.

If you hate puzzle games, this certainly isn't for you. But if you decide to throw your time and money at Catherine, you're in for a dream of a game within the genre.