A huge sandbox that promises a lot and absolutely delivers on every promise. Developed characters, great missions and a living, vibrant world makes this one trip you will not forget. Ubisoft could have easily been satisfied with just delivering a great solo game, but it throws in a great co-op and multiplayer with potential as well. This just became one of the best shooters of this year.

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.

There's little to criticize about Torchlight II, especially at such a generous price. It feels as if Runic Games knew exactly what they wanted to do with their sequel. You can almost hear the game say "welcome home" to those of us who've longed for a spiritual successor to Diablo II.

One of the best roleplaying games of yesteryear just got a little bit better, and if you're even remotely interested in the genre, this is a game you have to play. The Witcher 2 is every bit as excellent with couch and controller as it was with keyboard and mouse.

Small perfect levels, breezy controls and colors that just pop off the screen. Make no mistake, though, Rayman is in no way just a quick snack. The later levels are ruthlessly hard, but when you finally nail them, you will have no doubt that this is the way a mobile platformer should be done.

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!

Forget the semi-lame beta. This is the real deal. Diablo III is as addictive as ever. A beauty to enjoy with friends and a great experience. The story might not be the best ever, the music not as bombastic as we could want, but the gameplay is intact. And so is the loot. Oh yes. The loot. Well, back to the game we go. There is a another nightmare to be had.

FIFA 11 is a rock solid football game that in many ways nudges the gameplay in the right direction. But the developers should have a look at their Madden-colleagues, as FIFA needs to rediscover itself in many of the aspects that don't directly influence the gameplay, so the yearly update doesn't just become business as usual. The goal every year is to come as close to the real football experience as possible, and you only get that when you show and understand the drama outside of the pitch, too.

Does everything you'd expect, and does it with some of the best level design the series has seen so far. Still, there aren't any of the major innovations that could have made this game something really special. Instead, it's "just" rock solid entertainment for your handheld.

EA has outdone themselves once again and delivered perhaps the greatest soccer game of all time. If FIFA 12 broke all sales records for sports games, we can easily imagine FIFA 13 doing the very same thing.

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.

One of the best multiplayer games of 2010 just got better. The Vietnam setting means that most of the hi-tech gadgets from the main game are gone, which leads to a combat experience that is more up close and personal. The new levels are excellent and sufficiently different, the visuals are great, and the audio nothing short of fantastic. If you like Bad Company 2, this is an absolute must-have.

If you are into rock music you will love the track list. And as a bonus Rocksmith 2014 truly teaches you to play the guitar or bass. Just don’t expect to be held in the hand if you are a total beginner or challenged if you are an experienced musician.

Halo 4 offers more of the same, but still manages to be packed with crazy moments, a delightfully tight story and pure joy for all your senses.

Gorgeous action platformer with a deep combat system and some very tricky platforming segments. Some of the best fun PSN has to offer.

Codemasters remain the kings of the rally genre, as they are simply better at all the important aspects of the essential rally experience than any other developer. But whereas Dirt 2 was a huge leap forward from its predecessor, Dirt 3 feels like a much smaller step, and may leave long-time fans of the series wanting more. Still, it's the best rally game around.

Behind the warm and inviting visuals lies a treacherously difficult platform game. But Donkey Kong Country Returns is as fun as it is hard, and goes to show that the old school 2D platformer is alive and well. There are plenty of gimmicks and new ideas along the way to keep things fresh, and the graphics are absolutely gorgeous.

Tearaway is beautiful, well-designed, fun to play, and a must-buy for all Vita owners.

The improvements over the last-gen version may not be huge, but the more you play, the more noticeable they become. EA has used the added power to streamline and refine the recipe that made FIFA 13 and 14 great on the old consoles.

We have seen the adventure before, but this time everything feels polished, even though the sound is getting old. The menu is simple and touch works like a charm. The best Pokémon ever.

The game Diablo III should have been from the start, and an absolute must for anyone who likes Diablo. With the massive injection of new content and total renovation of several core systems, Reaper of Souls in many ways feels fresher than Diablo III did two years ago.

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.

Spelunky manages to be even better than the sum of its parts: A charming retro style that encompasses both audio and graphics, razorsharp controls, a constantly challenging and changing platform world. Spelunky is the best excuse to stay inside this summer.

Things have a tendency to gets low if you’re playing multiplayer with Diablo-newbies, as the inventory interface is rather slow. But once you’ve got it figured, Diablo III on console is an great experience and an excellent port, that even manages to dodge some of the issues from the PC version and adds a few new tricks. Well worth getting if you don’t own the PC version already.

There’s little doubt that Pikmin 3 is the best game of the series, and even if we’ve seen most of it in the previous games, they’re so old by now that the experience feels new and fresh again.

A cute and charming platformer that is much more forgiving than its Nintendo-comrade New Super Mario Bros. The unique setting provides plenty of surprises and new takes on classic platforming elements, especially in the first couple of hours, and the game is certainly fun. However, there's not a lot of challenge here, and not a lot of discovery or secrets to keep the longevity after you reach the finish line.

The implementation of Football Manager Classic is a stroke of genius, as it serves the needs of players short on time, while still providing the core experience in a new and more accommodating packaging. The fully-fledged manager experience remains the star of the show, though.

Capcom has done a truly amazing job of cramming one of the deepest action games onto the iPad.