Treyarch bangs their fist on the table with Black Ops, clearly one of the best shooters published this year.

Lost in Nightmares is exactly what Resident Evil 5 should have been from the very beginning.

Titanfall succeeds in reinterpreting the FPS genre introducing fresh ideas alongside the old ones, being what we'd call a plug&play game with a great future.

VVVVVV is the result of a strong introspection of the platform genre, where Terry Cavanaugh studies the past while creating something new for the future.

Alan Wake lacks that little spark of genious that distinguishes a good game from a masterpiece, an H.P. Lovecraft from your average Stephen King.

One can argue the limitations of the control scheme or the lack of new features, but SoulCalibur is the best option for PSP's fighting fans.

Even with some minor flaws Sigma 2 manages to become the best hack 'n slash game available for PlayStation 3.

Beyond Earth takes the solid foundation of Civilization to offer a more immersive experience, perhaps the best since Alpha Centauri, if not better.

It's difficult to imagine a better way to adapt this special kind of game in a better way than what Haemimont has done with Tropico 3.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 is the best golf game on stores: it's realistic, but also very accesible; it's a simulator, but it can also appeal to those who have just played arcades like Mario Golf or Pangya.

This was made for those who loved the second game in the franchise: the story follows the same characters and the gameplay is too similar. The greatest novelty is multiplayer, offering a long and satisfying experience.

The first episode is not too long, but makes up its length with a strong emphasis on the narrative.

Extremely simple, but also extremely addictive. For less than a dollar it's a steal.

To the Moon is more a narrative experience than a game, but a quite touching one.

The essence of the franchise is always present, and TESO, although not as immersive as previous games like Skyrim, is far superior to the one you can find in other MMORPGs. You should have, though, a group of friends playing it, or else the subscription price won't be worth it.

Solid gameplay, inspired design and great graphics. Mario Kart 7 is not a revolution, but it's exactly the racing game that 3DS needs.

A worthwhile addition to the Gears universe especially appeling for fans, as it lets you visit some unexplored past events of the war between humans and Locusts.

An old franchise that knows who to evolve to adapt to modern times. Its latest new ideas might not be perfect, but serve the purpose of making the game even more interesting.

This a game aimed towards fans: if you've never played a Disgaea before you'll find it dense and difficult, as it lacks an explanation for many of its concepts.

Maybe a bit too similar to the previous games, but fans will be delighted to know that Fusion is as challenging as ever, and it even adds some great challenges.

Reach is clearly a tribute to ten years of a successful franchise and we expected Bungie to leave the Halo universe with a bang. The problem is that it's too multiplayer oriented, and the single player campaign lacks punch and is too short.

This might be the best portable RPG published this year, plenty of quality and personality.

One of the prettiest 2D platformers of this generation.

Maybe the "new" word on its title can be discussed, but there's no doubt that this is (again) a really fun, complete and addictive videogame. New Super Mario Bros. is an excellent exercise in nostalgia.

One of this year's best games for the PSP.

Simple and short, yes, but also one of the purest arcade games for the next generation consoles. A must have for classic game lovers.

It's incredible that this game was made by just one guy. Fans of the beat 'em up genre will love its fun and gory style.

Wii Sports Resort manages to make us forget about controllers, displays and reality, and makes us play like kids, sensing that we really shot that arrow and we really took down those ten pins at bowling.

Although being made by Suda 51, Mikami and Yamaoka, Shadows of the Damned lacks a bit more of ambition. It's a really fun game, but it also has some flaws that prevent it from being excellent.

With Killer is Dead Goichi Suda finally nails his own personal formula, that one that never seemed to fully work with Killer 7 or No More Heroes.

The campaign is short, yes, but is built in a very intelligent way to be replayed on different occasions, and the multiplayer can be a major boost if it can capture a large enough and active enough community.

UFC 2009: Undisputed is a different fighting game that we really recommend. At first it might be difficult to understand, but when you master its controls the combats offer lots of fun and tension.

Runaway 3 is not only a great ending for the franchise, but the best adventure game ever created in Spain.

Not as good as the first game, but still the best tactical RPG for the PSP.

This shows why Volition is a great studio capable of making great games. Armageddon will not make history, but it will keep you entertained for many hours.

DMC is intense, but a bit slow for the seasoned player. The most important thing is the combat, though... and it's actually pretty good.

The worst thing about Lumines is that it doesn't come bundled with the PlayStation Vita: like Tetris for the Game Boy, this is the kind of puzzle game that defines a new handheld.

Sucker Punch has fixed everything that was annoying on the first inFamous, making a great sequel that ends up being one of the best games for PS3 this Summer.

One of the most original indie games we've played in a long, long time.

Nice characters, a simple but deep combat system and a well written story makes difficult to stop playing while this adventure lasts.

One of the best games in the beat 'em up genre published on XBLA in the recent times. Fan of Treasure and this kind of game? A must have, then.

A true gem for those who feel nostalgia of the old times.

Sonic celebrates its 20th birthday with what can easily be the best game in the franchise in many years.

Great production values and attention to detail, but its slow pace and complexity can be a problem for many players.

While Just Dance is fundamentally a social game, Dance Central 2 is a proper dancing game.

This is the perfect example of the Japanese RPG that we learned to love in the past two decades.

Outlast is one of the few recent games that can be proud of being able to truly scare the players.

An old school game, plenty of love in every pixel, with great ideas but also some minor flaws. Tea time has never been this fun.

Actually you don't mix anything and everything comes pre-made... but the game is really fun and very direct on its gameplay proposal.

An adventure game that will specially appeal to those who fancy a good story and a very detailed fantasy world.

The campaign is short but intense, and the multiplayer is one of the best that you can now play on consoles.

A very solid role playing game, capable of even winning in some aspects to major videogames from this genre like The Witcher or Neverwinter Nights 2. The worst problem, though, it's a subpar storyline.

Clearly one of the best episodes of this season, with various satisfying and different endings.

As True Detective did months ago, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter shows its cards and lets the player decide which ones are important, asking them to be both the spectator as well as the engine that drives the game.

If you've bought the PlayStation Move and like platform games mixed with puzzles then you should really give Funky Lab Rat an opportunity.

It's a fifteen years old game, but even if you played it before it's very entertaining and one of the best games available for the Nintendo 3DS.

Everything you can expect from a tower defense game can be found here; only the inherent limitations of the genre can be criticized in it.

You'll love Rag Doll Kung-Fu: Fists of Plastics graphics (with many things similar to LittleBigPlanet).

If you want to have a good time with friends remembering old rap classics Def Jam Rapstar is a good investment.

Let's get straight to the point: PES 2013 is better and, at last in this generation, a good football game.

Yager deserves credit for trying something bold and different, with an adult narrative and that, maybe for the first time on a videogame, shows the real horror behind war.

FIFA 15 is still the king of the genre, but starts to show the need to add something new to keep itself fresh.

Crysis 2 is not only a technical marvel, it's also a breath of fresh air and a great shooter that tries something different, instead of using again the Call of Duty formula. It's just a shame that some frame-rate issues, bugs and erratic AI prevent it from being excellent.

The Ballad of Gay Tony is much more entertaining than Lost & Damned, which should be enough praise for this great game.

A good game that could have been a bit better. Although far from Grand Theft Auto's greatness, Watch Dogs is like a compendium of Assassin's Creed and Far Cry's best moments.

Mind: Path to Thalamus offers memorable locations, great well-thought mechanics and intelligent puzzles with an almost perfect curve of difficulty.

Super Star Ultra is one of the best entries in the Kirby franchise. It has everything you can expect from it: cute graphics, instant fun and great playability.

As Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate stands out not only for its massive amount of content, but also for some well polished gameplay mechanics, like it's great combat system.

Wildstar has three main features to differentiate itself in the crowded MMORPG market: accessibility, mobility and a great sense of humor.

A game about life, about growing up, about discovering yourself and many other things. It depends on each player, which makes it even more intriguing.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 is better than its predecessor, but it's also a game made especially for fans, for those who were not ashamed to admit that they liked FFXIII.

Clearly one of the best translations to a game from Akira Toriyama's classic manga that we've seen.

A great opportunity to enjoy countless hours of fun in your pocket console.

Maintains some of the flaws of the first Dead Rising, but you can't complain too much when killing zombies is so much fun.

A step in the right direction and a great fighting game, although it's difficult to compete against the current king of the genre, SSFIV.

A piece of history perfectly translated to Vita, although it's a shame Peace Walker gets lost in the process.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 is better than the 2010 edition, but it's clear that the formula is a bit dated and Konami is losing the match against EA Sports' FIFA.

Dragon's Crown mixes surprises with a homage to the genre, becoming a nice game that's as familiar as fresh at the same time.

Even with some technical issues, this PSP version manages to be surprisingly similar to the X360/PS3 versions.

This is what Demigod should have been. An addictive experience with a great multiplayer mode.

Another good fighting game made by Ed Boon and NetherRealm, with enough personality and new features to distinguish itself from Mortal Kombat.

If you grew up in the 80s, playing with G.I. Joes, watching movies like Red Dawn and whistling the Top Gun theme, this is a fun trip back to your childhood. It's not as innovative as the first Toy Soldiers, but we can't think of a better way to end this season's Summer of Arcade.

The creators of Trackmania turn to the FPS genre, with a fast and direct game focused on multiplayer.

Conviction is one of the best games in the series, with a new and brilliant control scheme. Sam Fisher's last adventure is one that all Xbox 360 shouldn't miss.

DiRT 2 is an extremely fun and visually spectacular game, a delicatessen for racing fans and clearly one of the best games this year in this genre.

Dark Corners is the best Gears of War 2 DLC published. It has some great multiplayer maps and also a peek at what was left at the designer's table when developing the main game.

Ironically, the best new thing about this years F1 game is something old: the possibility of racing with legendary cars and pilots.

Dragon's Dogma is one of the freshest experiences in this genre we've seen in a long time.

Kirby Triple Deluxe is not only one of the best platform games available for the 3DS, but also the title that makes best and most inspired use of the 3D capabilities of Nintendo's handheld.

A great expansion (that you can play without having the original game) designed for Warhammer and Dawn of War II fans, but also a great entry point for people new to the franchise.

It's more or less the same tribute to Nintendo's 8 bit era as the first NES Remix, but this time the game selection is stronger and the level design a bit better.

The clear purpose of Nintendo Land is to play with more people: it's a step forward in the party game genre and also a new (and great) way of having fun with some friends.

This is the perfect example that you can still innovate in this industry, without big budgets and huge development teams.

Natural Selection 2 is a 100% multiplayer game, which makes it very difficult to learn its mechanics and intricacies.

The conversion work is a bit rough, but Radiant Silvergun is still one of the best shmups ever published. Considering the prohibitive price the original Saturn game has on eBay, 1200MSP for it can be considered the bargain of the year.

Not as great as Space Invaders Extreme, but a fresh new point of view for a game that looks at its past but know how to evolve.

Don't expect complex puzzles like the ones found on braid or the frenzied action of Castle Crashers, but Raskulls is a fun game very worth of your time and money.

A real surprise and a good adventure, although it's a shame the last levels aren't very inspired and there are some clear mistakes in gameplay design.