For iOS gamers from the NES era, though, Contra: Evolution is a must-download, even if just to see how a treasured classic looks and sounds when brought into the modern era.

There’s plenty of great RPG action to be found in this galaxy.

If you're a fan of RE games then be sure to pick up RE7 since it has a feel that suits both old and newer fans of the series. It has the survival horror of the older games and the intensity of the newer games combined into a new first person style of gameplay. The survival feel doesn't get out of hand to where it feels overwhelming and the intense feel doesn't get too heavy on the action - it's just a nice blend of the two. RE7 provides a truly refreshing feel for RE and one that I hope Capcom sticks with for future games in the main series.

Those that invest the time it takes to learn all of this game's subtleties will be rewarded with a rich and engrossing gaming experience.

The intriguing, interwoven campaign games are excellent, and give the game a different feel when played from the different perspectives of the three races featured in the game. They may be a little on the short side.

If most RPGs were as interesting as The Witcher, I would spend a lot more time playing RPGs.

Even if you aren't into the genre, this game is worth a look.

God of War: Chains of Olympus is hands-down one of the best PSP games available.

Send the kids to Grandma's or tell your squeamish friends to stay at home, put out the cat, lock the doors, turn out the lights, and prepare to creep yourself out.

Its an important piece of gaming history, it's better than nearly every other DS RPG (Pokemon and Rocket Slime excluded) and its truly the only version of IV that's worth owning at this point.

If you haven't picked up the new Mortal Kombat yet and plan to get all of the download content with it, Komplete Edition is the version to buy.

The new and improved game modes make this year's installment of The Show a grand slam for any sports fan.

It's fun, good-natured and interesting, but just below the surface, all it is really interested in is squeezing some begrudgingly offered dollars from your pocket.

The darkness will spread throughout Silent Hill as its origins are revealed but Silent Hill Origins is far from a nightmare - it is the best portable survival horror experience yet!

On the field of multiplayer shooter combat, Battlefield 2 conquers the competition with shock and awe.

If you're an SC fan, you will most likely enjoy SoulCalibur VI even if SC5 left a bad taste in your mouth. A series reboot is probably the safest way to keep the storyline fresh in the series while giving us new plotlines to enjoy in the existing story. SC6's single player portion has been improved greatly from its predecessor, so that alone is a major plus. The single player content will last you tons of hours since playing Libra of Souls is much like playing an rpg. SC6 is definitely a great fighter to pick up for both hardcore and casual fighting game fans - it's easily got both groups covered extremely well!

Overall, Paradise City is a great arcade racer in spite of some annoying navigational issues. The open world play fits the Burnout series perfectly, and Paradise City takes the series in a new and exciting direction.

It's worth taking the plunge to find the crown of the Sunken King.

The sheer variety of units and maps alone make for a wide variety of strategic approaches - unlike some games you can not rely on the same basic strategy while mowing your way through the scenarios.

Kohan took a chance by applying some new ideas to real-time strategy and it's gamers who will reap the rewards.

Exciting and great looking real-time strategy action. But what happened to the single player campaign?

Darkstalkers Resurrection is a great compilation of two of the most unique fighting games that have ever been made by Capcom.

Somehow, Naruto Clash of the Ninja Revolution both makes good use of the license and ended up being a very enjoyable game overall. It might not be the greatest game of this year, but there is a lot to like about Naruto Clash of the Ninja Revolution.

The graphics, the style, especially Toriyama's work, the gameplay and the barely quantifiable amount of stuff to accomplish come together to make Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 one of the last, best Nintendo DS games and the second greatest monster hunting RPG on the system.

Dark Mirror has its ups and downs with the transition over to the PS2, but that still can't change what a solid action game it truly is.

Hillys is an intriguing and beautiful world - part Venice, part Naboo, and entirely fascinating.

The right way to update a classic.

A thinking person's shooter, and provides some solid, tense gameplay... The single player mode is good, the multiplayer outstanding.