Shogun II is a comeback to the past, but it's also a game able to show the path followed by Creative Assembly in these years. Well-balanced, with a superb multiplayer mode and with the always-present attention to detail, Shogun 2 is the new Shogun of strategic games.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an extraordinary Metroidvania game with impeccable artistic direction and incredibly galvanizing gameplay. It can possibly be one of the best exclusives in the entire Xbox One catalog.

The PS4 version is smooth and runs perfectly in 1080p with 60fps, and the small additions implemented on the controller are a welcome extra. The game runs perfectly on Vita too, and with the cross-save functionality you can continue the adventure wherever you like.

Velocity Ultra is must have for every Vita owner. This HD version of FuturLab's retro shooter has improved controls and graphics, but, most important thing, is ridiculously fun.

The LittleBigPlanet saga has found its perfect match in PlayStation Vita. Mini-games, sharing options, co-op, touch controls and motion features make this game an absolute must for Media Molecule aficionados.

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.

It Takes Two is a wonderful fairy tale about love and relationships, where fun is guaranteed by Fares' creativity finally free to explore many different genres.

This is one of those few games that justify Sony's portable console's existence. If you own a PSP you absolutely cannot miss it.

Brave New World adds lots of options to Civilization V. The brand new trading routes and Tourism add even more deepness to Firaxis' game. If you love Civ V, you have to try it.

Bejeweled 3 rises the bar of the "match 3" genre. Another Popcap masterpiece that you can't ignore: taste your first game and you'll be lost forever.

If you like tennis you can't miss Top Spin 4, a game that improves the last chapter of the series in every possible way. Like Tina Turner said in 1989, this is "simply the best" tennis game of all time.

Pokémon X and Y are the best Pokémon versions ever made. The new 3D graphics are astounding and the nostalgia effect when playing many of the most famous first/second generation Pokémon is overwhelming. The ultimate evolution of the series, a new standard for every Pokémon game to come.

Fumito Ueda's masterpiece comes back in a glorious Full HD/4K with better controls and better graphics, in an overall improved experience. It was “Kind of magic” more than 10 years ago; it's nearly perfect magic now.

If you like tennis you can't miss Top Spin 4, a game that improves the last chapter of the series in every possible way. Like Tina Turner said in 1989, this is "simply the best" tennis game of all time.

After years of vain promises and long before Move, Natal and who knows whatever else, Red Steel 2 is finally ready. Swordfighting has never been so fun and intense: don't skip this amazing Wii exclusive, this is the game we've all been waiting for... Now get ready to fight!

Gone Home is one of the most entertaining and moving games of the year, a clear example of how videogames can be a form of art without mimicking other media.

Modern Warfare 2 is the perfect example of a great sequel for a great game. This awesome first person shooter has a short but exciting story and one of the best multiplayer in the console market. The new mode, called Special Ops., is perfect to co-op with a friend for short and fantastic game sessions.

Pokémon X and Y are the best Pokémon versions ever made. The new 3D graphics are astounding and the nostalgia effect when playing many of the most famous first/second generation Pokémon is overwhelming. The ultimate evolution of the series, a new standard for every Pokémon game to come.

Don’t be fooled: even if it's a free to play game, the qualities of War Thunder are so many that the game stands up as the new reference for flight and combat simulations.

The complete package with a good price / performance ratio leads us to a total unchanged judgment compared to what was written in the console review.

Football manager 2013 is a must-buy for all the Josè Mourinhos out there. It's a deep, compelling and time consuming simulation, but thanks to the new and simplified Classic Mode, even new players and old fans will enjoy the game.

Detroit: Become Human is another bull's-eye from David Cage. This title shows that this kind of narrative game has much more to say. A masterpiece that any sci-fi lover can't afford to miss.

Blend a setting which reminds True Detective with the atmospheres of Twin Peaks and the results will be Kathy Rain, a well-written and intriguing point-and-click adventure that proves the incredible talent of Joel Staaf Hästö, the solo developer of Clifftop Games.

Dishonored 2 is the example of a perfect sequel, a game which improves several flaws of the first title bringing to life a memorable experience. Arkane Studios managed to create a masterpiece, especially for whoever loves the stealth genre.

From its very beginning Cyberpunk 2077 had to deal with expectations. Not all of them have been met, still CD Projekt RED has created a stunning video game.

Monster Hunter finally arrives on the new generation consoles. Its soul is intact: it is always divided in two main sectors, the preparation and the hunt, and it’s fun as ever. The hunts are long and secondary quests or activities, like collecting the pieces to craft armors and weapons, could take months. The monsters are now moved by the most complex and smooth animations we've ever seen in a videogame, but maps are not so big and interactive. Monster Hunter: World is a big step up for the series, not for the current videogames scenario.

StarCraft II can be considered a refined version of its parent: so, despite the fact that perfection has been reached once again, we admit we expected a little bit more of innovation after 12 years waiting for this sequel. Anyway, it's a "must buy" for every RTS fan.

The indie superstar goes on Xbox 360 with a renewed and simplified crafting system, but still faithful to its sandbox philosophy. Only time will tell if the console audience is ready for this kind of games, but this is undoubtedly a very well-crafted porting that keeps the philosophy of the project intact.