Smash Bros shows that despite the Wii U’s constant struggle to gain mainstream acceptance, Nintendo are still ploughing ahead, producing the most fun content you can find. Gather some friends together and there really is nothing better.

Rotastic is a perfect fit of XBLA, again the sort of title that could never have come to consoles as a full retail release and at just 800 Microsoft Points, it is a must buy, even without the inclusion of online multiplayer, there is more than enough to keep player going.

Simple, yet so addictive, a must have for fans of simple card games.

Tales of Hearts R is the RPG for everyone. A wonderfully balanced game for casual and hardcore fans alike.

Don’t be fooled by a poor opening, Bloodsports.TV is a cracking co-op game and one you should be playing.

With fast paced, realistic players, FIFA delivers a more enjoyable experience than previous entries in the long running series.

If you missed out on Bully first time round then this is the perfect opportunity to catch up.

If you have enjoyed golfing releases previously then this warrants your time, so make it your next purchase and get involved online.

And as long as you follow good online etiquette and choose good people to play with, this is possibly the best example of how the Xbox Live experience should be... exactly how you want it to be.

Professor Layton and the Curious Village is an accessible game with enough challenge to maintain interest for some time, and is full of charm and wonderful presentation.

This is Call Of Duty, nothing more, nothing less. Fans of the series will lap it up, those who didn't like the previous games will not be swayed by anything it does. It has a target audience and Activision know what they want. Black Ops II doesn't disappoint, it just doesn't push the series on any further.

Authentically real, solidly believable, full of content and supported by a dedicated online community; when handled with care, Ghost Recon 2 hits its target with precision.

It always impresses Gamestyle when a developer manages to successfully port a PS2 game onto the PSP - especially without resorting to five minute load times - and The Warriors does so especially well.

Ironically this effort to strengthen the plot has the exact opposite effect, diluting its focus.

Very little has changed since when it first graced home consoles on the Super Nintendo and that is no bad thing.

An excellent premise, let down slightly by some out of place game mechanics.

They do have that something special, that makes them so engaging and LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is no exception.

Halo Wars proves that an RTS can be done on a console, as long as it's built around the pad and not forced to fit it.

Problems aside though, Dark Chronicle is a truly captivating game. A great story coupled with decent controls, features and more extra bits than anyone could ever think of.

It does its best to dissuade you from playing, looking like it was put together on a budget of about 50p, yet offers one of the most superlative and complete 2D fighting experiences Gamestyle has had the pleasure of playing in recent years.

Better graphics, sound, story, gameplay and style all add up to a brilliant action adventure with a touch of RPG about it.

The game's difficulty is well-placed, with early scuffles leading to increased mania.

Major League Baseball 2K11 is a fantastic game, a wonderful representation of the sport, if you know your stuff, then you will be in your element. It can be a daunting experience for newcomers, but if you do happen across a copy, then stick with it and you will be rewarded well.

A must have for fans of the series, or lovers of mechs, but a definite avoid for pirates, and people with two fingers.

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is an excellent fighter that deserves attention.

Crackdown is a brilliant starting point to a game; it's a pity that the enjoyment doesn't last too long.

An original IP in a genre not associated with consoles during the Christmas rush may not be the best time for its release. Though perhaps it’s managed to carve out a niche and in doing so we’re hopeful this really isn’t the end of this war.

If your racing needs are completely fulfilled by Mario Kart and pure arcade action, then sure this isn’t for you and if iRacing is the least you expect from a sim, then again this won’t replace that. For everyone else though, despite some flaws that ask maybe a bit much of the user to get the most from the game, then this is a must have racer.