It is glorious.

NHL 11 is easily one of the most feature-packed and entertaining ice hockey games ever created.

NHL 11 is easily one of the most feature-packed and entertaining ice hockey games ever created.

To many it'll still seem ludicrous that sports games are worth the purchase every year, but for anyone who's ever kicked a football in their life, this is the definitive choice.

To many it'll still seem ludicrous that sports games are worth the purchase every year, but for anyone who's ever kicked a football in their life, this is the definitive choice.

To many it'll still seem ludicrous that sports games are worth the purchase every year, but for anyone who's ever kicked a football in their life, this is the definitive choice.

The developers need to be commended for their efforts and if you like sandbox games, this is unmissable.

The developers need to be commended for their efforts and if you like sandbox games, this is unmissable.

What we have here is a refined and extremely confident product from a studio that has found its feet in the FPS world.

What we have here is a refined and extremely confident product from a studio that has found its feet in the FPS world.

What we have here is a refined and extremely confident product from a studio that has found its feet in the FPS world.

While other developers pursue more realistic experiences, Platinum never loses sight that it's making a videogame.

While other developers pursue more realistic experiences, Platinum never loses sight that it's making a videogame.

In every way, DJ Hero 2 is an exceptional successor, and a great rhythm game for this year.

In every way, DJ Hero 2 is an exceptional successor, and a great rhythm game for this year.

It might not reinvent the wheel, but that doesn't stop it from being the most addictive version yet. Fantastic in every sense – here's to a year of imaginary goals.

NBA 2K11 is undeniably the best game in the series yet, pushing forward just enough without leaving behind the fans who fell in love with this version of NBA in the first place.

NBA 2K11 is undeniably the best game in the series yet, pushing forward just enough without leaving behind the fans who fell in love with this version of NBA in the first place.

NBA 2K11 is undeniably the best game in the series yet, pushing forward just enough without leaving behind the fans who fell in love with this version of NBA in the first place.

The Sly Trilogy is worth a punt whether you played the originals or not. It still plays fantastically, and now looks gorgeous too. Prepare yourself for the upcoming fourth release, and grab a copy of this 2000's legacy.

Blizzard has been bold and their gamble seems to have paid off - while this latest add-on doesn't achieve a flawless encore it feels pretty darn Zen. Cataclysm fixes up an already deep game with more flair and substance than ever before.

For those after a fresh twist on a near-expired genre, MicroBot offers enough action to get your heart pumping.

As far as 2010 goes, it's mightily difficult to recommend a downloadable title more than Pac-Man Championship Edition DX.

As far as 2010 goes, it's mightily difficult to recommend a downloadable title more than Pac-Man Championship Edition DX.

Though there hasn't been much of a technical improvement in the graphics and sound, the whole game feels much more vibrant. The colourful environments of the single player levels extend into the levels from the community too. LittleBigPlanet is just a joyous world to be a part of, even the menu screens have that extra sparkle of creativity poured into them.

Killzone 3 is the best first-person shooter on PS3, with its varied and stunning single-player campaign and all-out action-packed multiplayer.

This is the most fully featured Total War to date, and a great homage to the game that launched the series.

Finish with the option to inflict pain online to friends and random contenders and you're looking at the most definitely Fight Night yet.