1/4 of Super Mario Bros. + 2/4 of Super Mario 64 + 1/4 of Mario Galaxy... add a little bit of 3D, mix together and serve cold. Tasty!

Skyward Sword will be remembered as one of the greatest chapters of the series. This is the type of game that Wii deserves. Brilliant!

If you own Arkham City, maybe you'll be interested in this first DLC. Unfortunately, a new set of tricks, two maps and two character skins, aren't enough to justify the purchase.

Disney Universe is a pretty game for young gamers. Disney Interactive did a good job leaving from the classical tie-in structure and creating something simple but funny enough to entertain children.

Good graphics, evocative art direction and a funny soundtrack aren't enough: Okabu mechanics are weak, very repetitive and most of all too easy. If you are looking for a challenging puzzle-game, you should definitely look into another direction.

The Run is occasionally a fun street racing game hampered by a number of issues that prevent the game from unraveling its true potential. The multiplayer helps to divert the attention but not enough to realize that the heydays of Need for Speed: Most Wanted are gone.

Revelations is quite similar to Brotherhood, but there are a lot of minor additions that make it an excellent game. On the other hand, Ubisoft can't go on for long updating this glorious franchise every year with such improvements.

A great way to celebrate the original Halo. The remastered HD graphic is good enough and the simple but effective gameplay of the first Halo game can still offer a lot of fun. The addition of the Skulls system is really appreciated just as the Reach multiplayer. If you've never played Halo, you should try this Anniversary edition.

Rayman Origins is a little-big eye-candy and one of the most engaging and funny 2D platforms ever made.

L.A. Noire is one of the greatest titles of this year and the real crime is that up to now PC players couldn't play it.

Another shabby Kinect mini-games compilation, this time with those pesky rabbits.

With its over-the-top action, Saint's Row: The Third guarantees a fun and engaging gaming experience that some may however dislike because of its many conceptual and artistic excesses.

Surely the greatest console RPG of the year and maybe one of the best chapters in the Elder Scrolls series. Skyrim is definitely one of the best gaming experiences of this generation.

With its moments of intense and fast paced action Goldeneye 007: Reloaded proves to be a well crafted FPS, incapable however of competing with many of the most recent shooters, both in single and multiplayer. In another age or time this could have been a blast, but with BF3 and MW3 out there, it's hard to believe anyone would want to spend their money here.

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi is an interesting evolution for this epic franchise. Spike did a great job trying to create a combat system as simple as dynamic, but the result of this operation is the lack of variety in the final experience. This could be the first step for a brand new saga about the Dragon Ball universe.

If this is your first Kinect-oriented sport game, maybe you'll love it, but if you already played Season 1... well, you can pass through.

Battlefield 3 for PC is an excellent game, probably the pinnacle of the whole series. Thanks to eye-candy graphics, it's easy to be hooked up by well oiled gameplay mechanics. The short single player and coop modes are compensated for by a great multiplayer, that gives us a real contender to the Call of Duty franchise.

Modern Warfare 3 is a funny and entertaining game. If you liked the previous chapters of this huge franchise you'll love this new one. Infinity Ward has done a very good job offering a complete package with a honest single player, a great co-op and a quite different multiplayer from that of Black Ops. Unfortunately, the sensation of playing a "more of the same" game in quite intense.

Considering its overall lack of polish and gameplay depth, War in the North proves to be a mediocre hack 'n' slash that will only appeal to real fans of the brand.

The Malgrave Incident is the second chapter of the series heading to consoles after the DS game. Unfortunately it's not as satisfying as the previous PC title.

Stronghold 3 is one of the last, big, exclusives of PC gaming but it lacks originality and has an amount of bugs able to destroy even the strongest fortified walls. The first patch has made big improvements but there is still a long way to go.

One of the easiest game you'll ever play this year, The Adventures of TinTin is certainly tailored for young children, but on the market there are far better games, like Toy Story 3 or Cars 2.

Dance Central 2 is a great evolution of the first episode of this cool franchise. Harmonix did a great job with this game, creating one of the most interesting Kinect experiences out there. If you love dancing, you can't miss this game.

Speaking about its multiplayer side, Battlefield 3 is awesome. The competitive online play and the six intense co-op missions offer a great experience, far away from the disappointing beta code. The single player on the other hand proves to be weak, but not enough to ruin the complete package.

The Gunstringer is a cool game with all the crazy madness typical of the Twisted Pixel's productions. It works quite good for a Kinect game and offers a decent amount of fun. Despite the great number of extra, anyway, the overall experience is quite short.

Guardian Heroes is one of the best HD remake of this generation. The awesome original game is now sharper and more balanced, with tons of new options and brand new controls. At the price of 800 Microsoft Points, you MUST buy it and enjoy its greatness!

Edge of Time is just a washed-our version of the previous game, Shattered Dimensions. If Beenox wants to strike back with the next Amazing Spider-Man, it must change something.

An absolute masterpiece that deserves attention from any gamer out there. If you own a PS3 you can't miss it and if you don't... well, you should consider buying one just for Naughty Dog's latest product.

Another juicy, tasty and funny slice of that bloody pie called Dead Nation… especially if you're on the co-op side.

Orcs Must Die is a fine game, not just because of the hybrid concept between real time strategy and action, but also for its accessible gameplay that allows anyone to play without a tutorial. The 50 action packed levels full of smooth gameplay are a true bargain at 15 Euros on Live Marketplace and 10,99 Euros on Steam. OMD! misses the excellence just because of the absence of multiplayer: with a coop mode it would have been great.

Arkham City easily beat its predecessor Arkham Asylum in every possible way. It's a must-have and a serious contender for the "Game of the Year" title.

Thanks to its strong narrative, solid gameplay and overall richness of contents, Might & Magic: Heroes VI proves to be an absolute must buy for any fan of the series. If you're not among them, you might want to take a look at it anyway.

Despite the vast and intricate saga created by George R. R. Martin and some unusual games mechanics, Game of Thrones: Genesis doesn't catch the feeling of the Westerosi fight for the throne. Boring, predictable and visually poor, this is not what the fans of A Song of Ice and Fire deserve.

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken is probably one of the most interesting, addictive and funny platformer available on the PSN, with a stunning art direction and an elegant voiceover. But in an Autumn like this one, full of triple-A IPs with oceanic fandoms, Hardboiled will probably doomed to be the right chicken at the wrong time.

Just Dance 3 on Xbox 360 is pure fun. With such an experience is useless to think about lag and precision, cause the entire game has been built around one only element: having fun with your friends.

Considering its excellent co-op and solid singleplayer experiences, All 4 One proves to be one of the best platforms of this generation. Too bad for the lack of a little innovation - it might have meant a significant boost in its final score.

The classic FM12 returns with a new updated database and a couple of brand new features. Fans will love it.

Despite the fact the it's the classic more of the same, The Missing Link would have been a DLC to recommend to all Human Revolution. The choice of Eidos to price it 15 Euros proves to be a risky move, particularly in this period of the year.

Though having some undeniable qualities, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record fails to improve on its predecessor, proving just a mere more of the same. Just for fans.

If you prefer arcade to simulations… if you love this game… this is the perfect NBA Jam experience! In your face!

With WRC 2, Milestone worked hard to offer a better quality in terms of graphics, physics and game modes. The lack of rhythm of the Road to WRC and few issues with the driving model are the bigger problems of this Italian rally experience.

Although it doesn't reach Legacy's and the Exiled Prince's quality standards, Mark of the Assassin proves to be a worthy DLC that won't surely disappoint any fan of the franchise.

A straightforward 5-6 hours action game with very tiny RPG elements. Even a true fan on the X-Men series should think twice about buying this.

A nice multiplayer game. The single player Campaign can be kinda boring due to the lack of intensity. The multiplayer modes, on the contrary, can be really funny and interesting to play with. If you're looking for a different kind of multiplayer experience, you should try this game.

NBA 2K12 is simply awesome. Visual Concepts has done a great job fixing old issues and improving the previous episode listening at the community feedbacks. If you are an NBA fan you simply can't miss this perfect simulation of your favourite sport.

Despite the technical comparison sets Crysis a step below the best PC version, the job done by Crytek must be praised because it's clear that the gameplay, the level design and the story of this game are still a solid value after four years. For 20 Euros, is not only a good bargain but also the perfect way to approach Crysis 2 if you haven't played it yet.

Another "Resi" HD Remake, another little disappointment. This time, however, Capcom doesn't deserve too much criticisms… this 11 years old title is maybe more geared towards hardcore fans than the newcomers.

Thanks to its stunning visuals, richness of content and deep gameplay mechanics, Forza Motorsport 4 proves to be the best racing game currently available on the market. If you're a fan of the genre you really can't miss it.

Solid FPS mechanics mixed with funny and entertaining combat-driving sections. Maybe RAGE won't stand out as a new id Software masterpiece, but certainly it's a very good piece of software.

Crash is not your typical every-day Burnout. It's just a simple and addicting arcade game that won't let you down until you sweat and bleed.

Senseless Acts of Justice is finally able to give us a real adventure game behind a cruel world: investigation and CSI feelings infact are the right key to open the door to a game that leaves its mark in adventure world.

The PS3 version of Child of Eden looks good, sounds great anche is really nice to play. The gameplay basics are also the same, but the general feeling is really different from the one we experienced playing using Kinect. The game is great, anyway. If you're looking for a unique videogame, don't miss this one!

Phineas and Ferb is a game perfect for kids, but not perfect in every other way.

Dark Souls is the perfect evolution of the hardcore concept behind Demon's Souls. If you're looking for a truly hardcore experience, this is the only game you should buy with no regrets.

Although there are some improvements, PES 2012 doesn't innovate as much as fans were expecting, proving that Konami doesn't currently have what it takes to win the match with EA Sports. The game, anyway, is fun to play and represents a good alternative to FIFA 12.

Considering its poorly paced adventure, Lonesome Road will only appeal to real fans of the series that will surely appreciate its narrative. If you're not among them, look elsewhere.

Although some of its new features have somewhat altered FIFA 11's perfect balance, FIFA 12 proves to be the best football sim currently on the market.

El Shaddai is so unique that it is hard to find something similar in the modern market. The incredible combination of a stunning style, a great combat system and a crazy storyline create a superb cocktail. This is not the typical million seller, but any hardcore player should buy it.

Crimson Alliance is like Gauntlet mixed with some elements taken from all the Diablo-style titles out there. Limited loot and customization move its gameplay some levels under games like Torchlight and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance.

Resident Evil 4 is still a brilliant game, but this HD version is not what we were dreaming of: it's just an upscaled version of the GameCube edition of "Resi 4". After 6 years of loyalty, we deserved something better from Capcom.

Faster, bigger and more addictive than its predecessor, TrackMania 2: Canyon is the ultimate arcade racing game. With tons of crazy tracks from Nadeo and its passionate community, online races up to 200 player, world ladders and the in-game social network called ManiaPlanet, the hardest thing to do in TrackMania 2: Canyon is to stop playing it.

Hard Reset is an old school FPS, a game where speed is everything. Flying Wild Hog first game takes the player into a realistic sci-fi world, giving the feeling that perhaps the evolution of this genre is not really an evolution.

Epic couldn't have ended the Gears of War trilogy in a better way: a great single player campaign and a highly addictive and stunning multiplayer, destined to be remembered as one of the highest examples of what current gen competitive and cooperative online has to offer. If you're not afraid to risk your social, family, and love life, give it a go: you surely won't regret it.

Although it doesn't shine for innovation, F1 2011 proves to be a well-crafted and solid racing simulation, and one that will surely keep any fan of the genre very busy for a long time.

After 14 years, Starfox 64 is still a great videogame, and this 3DS version improves the original with new visuals and a new control system. Too bad that multiplayer doesn't support the online.

This compilation uses the nostalgia effect to draw money from the hardcore fans of Mortal Kombat. Unlike Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, anyway, after so many years the three games of the Kollection are less appealing than before. The horrible lag, moreover, prevent players from having fun with the online multiplayer.

Although the keyword for this year's Madden surely isn't "revolution", EA Sports has managed to up the ante even further, giving fans exactly what they wanted: more intense football action.

NHL 12 is another step towards excellence. If you're a fan of this sport, you can't miss it.

Space Marine is a missed opportunity, a game too simple to be a challenge appropriate to hardcore gamers, and a world too deep to be understood by casual gamer. Funny, but boring.

Although its visuals aren't surely groundbreaking, Xenoblade Chronicles proves to be an excellent jRPG that demonstrates just how much this genre has still to offer to its loyal fans.

Driver: Renegade 3D is a game with two faces. The first one is pretty sad, with a short and boring Story Mode, a bad AI and the lack of any kind of multiplayer mode. The second one grants a very good Career Mode, with funny races and a solid structure.

A must buy for every single PS3 owner. The lack of extras is a shame, but the quality of the two original games and the good HD conversions grant to every Ueda fan what they're looking for. Enjoy this gem and wait for The Last Guardian.

Though being a well-crafted game that will surely please fans of the series and genre, Resistance 3 fails to reach pure excellence due to some unattended promises and a far too classical concept that lacks any sort of innovation. It will guarantee hours in fun in both single player and multiplayer, but Insomniac could have surely done something more if its aim was to reach the top.

The fans of the Serious Sam saga can take into account an easy (and cheap) buy, because the feeling of the 3D versions of the game has been transposed into Double D well.

What happens when you include two little masterpieces in one HD Collection for PS3? You get something that every action games fan shouldn't miss!

Dead Island is not your typical zombie game and certainly it's not flawless, but if you take your time in Banoi Island, you'll have a good, gory, tropical-flesh salad.

Drive: San Francisco is a nice game with many interesting ideas. The Shift mechanics are good enough to offer a great experience, though they transform even the harder mission in something too easy for a skilled player. The massive multiplayer experience can offer many hours of genuine fun, online or simply on the same console with split-screen.

Bodycount has a lot of ideas but also a large amount of problems. A weak storyline guides the player through an average campaign mode, and the most interesting things are the co-op campaign and the Bodycount mode (the arcade style mode where you fight for the final grade). All the rest simply doesn't work as intended.

E.Y.E. Divine Cybermancy is the classic wasted opportunity due to the lack of resources and an insane ambition to try to cook too many meals onto the same kitchen's fire. The right dimension of this game should be that of a free mod: at 20 Euros, Steam 'shelves' are stuffed with commercial products much more worthy than this one.

If you are a fan of technical fighting games THIS pearl is for you. The awesome gameplay created more than 10 years ago by Capcom is still one of the most addictive examples of how a game like this should work. With Online Edition Capcom offers an arcade perfect port of the glorious Street Fighter III: Third Strike, with a big number of interesting addictions. Buy it, and you'll be amazed.

The best card played by Eidos Montreal is the core of the stealth gameplay, and the vast array of augmentations can change drastically the way the player can solve the most intricate security situations. Ok, the graphics and the combat probably aren't the freshest beverage of this summer, but for 20+ hours of high quality hide and catch, you can drink them anyway and leave the complains for the inevitable DLCs.

A good "metroidvania-style" adventure game, but its structure is a little bit too simple for the category. The level design is awesome, but the lack of a real challenge transforms a potentially great experience in something too flat for an hardcore gamer. Anyway, the game is still pretty good, and if you like Metroid-style adventures, you definitely have to try it.

Legacy is without any doubt Dragon Age II's best DLC. Its intense narrative and great gameplay phases, make it an essential purchase for any fan of the franchise.

Fruit Ninja Kinect is funny and engaging for a short period, but it's also an 800MP game and for that price we would like to have something a little bit more... juicy!

Supreme Ruler: Cold War is an old strategy game whose gameplay recalls the times when you had to face real difficulties and every videogame was a challenge. Same goes for the technical side, with its graphics and sound that seem to come back from the '90s. Only for fans.

Pro Cycling Manager 2011 is a very solid game and is able to give the real feelings of a cycling season. It's not a perfect game but it's probably the best one from Cyanide so far.

To conceive a cooperative game without giving the player the chance to play along with a teammate across the net, is a sort of heresy, especially for a game like this.

Ms. Splosion Man is pure fun. The sequel of the awesome Splosion Man is bigger, faster and better. If you're looking for a fun and challenging platform, this is the game for you, both in single player or with your friends.

From Dust is a great experience, a game with a strong demeanor and an awesome gameplay. If you are looking for a slow peaced game with great physics and a nice concept, this is a great choice inside the XBLA catalogue.

Why fix something that isn't broken? The Cartel takes the franchise in a modern setting and fails in every possible way. Please, Techland, bring back the good, old west!

Old World Blues is surely the Fallout: New Vegas' best DLC so far. If you were looking for an excuse to go back to the Mojave, you now have one!

Combining all the elements that made L.A. Noire an absolute must buy, Reefer Madness proves to be a well crafted DLC that deserves full attention from any fan of the game.

Magic: Duels of the Planewalkers 2012 is a good game to enter into the Magic World and is probably the best Magic title since the older one. Pity for the lack of a storyline and some flexibility.

Thanks to its action-packed adventure, great progression and fascinating visuals, Bastion can be surely defined as one of the best XBLAs out there. Don't miss it.

Considering that the game is sold in bundle with a Wiimote Plus, Wii Play Motion might catch the attention of all those who haven't yet had a chance to get the "new" controller, but if you're not among them the mini-games on offer will hardly arouse any of your interest.

The Adventures of Shuggy is one of the best XBLA games of the year and a pleasant surprise for fans of "Braid-and-Winterbottom-esque" gameplay titles.

Puzzle Agent 2 is a little step forward in comparison to the pilot episode with a more involving story, better puzzles and a general good atmosphere; only too casual and too short.

Another victim of the "Ancient Tie-in Curse"? Not this time. Despite the lack of online multiplayer, Cars 2 is a satisfying arcade racing game with a lot of fuel down the engine.