Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is not convincing as an action adventure, but as a pure-bred action game it's entertaining.

Donkey Kong Country Returns is a great Nintendo Wii game and one of the best Wii games of the year. The developers have merged the good old features with new and fresh gameplay elements.

Simply put, it is World of Warcraft 2.0. Everything seems to fit in: overhauled graphics, new landscapes, additional quests. Thanks, Blizzard.

All in all I can only recommend the game to all core gamers on the Nintendo Wii. It's pretty amazing to see what Warren Spector and his team at Junction Point have created. The atmosphere, the story and the gameplay are pretty good, and will convince every Wii gamer.

Light meets shadow, but the good points outweigh the flaws by far. It's not the ultimate real driving simulator it claims to be, but it's probably the best racing game out on the market.

Bakugan: Defenders of the Core is a nice videogame for Bakugan fans. For all the others, there're just not enough amazing gameplay elements and variety in the game in order to keep you playing.

NBA Jam is a good remake on the PlayStation 3 that is easy to learn and really entertaining.

As the gamers expected an improvement concerning the control-area, Tony Hawk SHRED is rather disappointing. After a couple of hours you still don't have the complete control of the board – a fact that can make the most relaxed player easily angry. The graphical effects and the missing story are further disadvantages of the game. Only the cool soundtrack and the typical skate-atmosphere are on the credit-side. To sum up, 100 Euro and more for the game and controller are simply too much!

James Bond 007: Bood Stone is a cool action game, especially for 007 fans. Unfortunate, the game is too linear as you haven't the possibility to explore alternative ways.

The "movie-2-game-adaptations suck"-cliché strikes again. Frustrating for Potter-fans – confusing for those new to the franchise. You might want to skip this one, but there's still part two coming up – better luck next time.

Bakugan Defender of the core is a game for the younger generation. Kids, who also love the famous series, will have a lot of fun with this game.

That's one hell of a party game! Fans of dancing will definitely pick this up, although there are some minor bugs and glitches. In our opinion, a must-have for Kinect owners.

Sonic Colours is one of the big surprises on the Nintendo Wii this year. The package is really good and can only be recommended to all Sonic fans.

This is the kind of game that can create a new fan base for the Harry Potter franchise. Finally, a good adventure meets an epic story. The graphics are great, and the atmosphere is overwhelming as well.

The Ball is a great 3D-puzzle game with nice looking worlds and a very simple gameplay.

The add-on can't keep up with its predecessor, but that's certainly no shame. Undead horses, splatter sequences, and many more good ideas make this game great for fans.

Sky Fighters is a really cute PSN game I have enjoyed.

FIFA 11 is a must-have for all soccer fans, because this game represents exactly what soccer is all about.

You want to play a game? If you can stand having Jigsaw in your living room, this is your best shot. Fans will be pleased with Saw II, even though it is really dark and the handling isn't perfect.

Lost Planet 2 is a nice game, with cool graphics and a sound gameplay. However, it's not as gripping as I expected it to be and thus wasn't thoroughly convincing.

The Sims 3 isn't what you want to play on a console. The handling's pretty crappy, but if you're okay with that, the game is fun for a long time.

Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team has the potential to be as great as a multiplayer game: There are lots of customization objects to buy and 70 characters to play, so fans won't get tired too soon.

Fable III has become the innovative third part we expected: a role-playing game for the masses, without a classic menu(!), featuring atmospheric environments and creative quests that tell the story of becoming a hero and dealing with the consequences of it and high expectations. Very moral decision-making meets a Sims-like fairytale.

Victoria 2 is a very complex strategy-game, which offers you a very complex and exciting gameplay.

FIFA Manager 11 has once again a huge singleplayer mode, which provides you with a number of opportunities. Unfortunately, its multiplayer is just a very simplified version of the singleplayer in terms of gameplay options.

While SingStar Dance isn't exactly far away from being great in terms of singing, the dancing isn't good at all.

Sid Meier's Pirates! is a real cult classic – this hasn't changed a bit. Despite all the bugs and tedious things like sailing east and a missing graphics update since its rerelease, it's still a great game.

Paying homage to His Airness alongside top teams from his days and today make this game a true gem for real basketball aficionados, as long as you are willing to bite the difficulty bullet – because it's hard, really hard.

Generally, Lionheart Kings' Crusade is a nice game; however, it lacks strategy and action in the battles.

The graphics aren't stunning, the sound is very poor, no atmosphere: Kung Fu Rider fails to impress. This title has no right to be in your collection, just like big cities are no suitable environment for office chairs.

Medal of Honor leaves you with a shallow taste. On the one hand, it's a very good and intense game, but on the other hand, there are so many elements you've already seen in other shooters. Moreover, the graphics really could have been much better.

After the first chapter, the story really starts to suck you in, but the gameplay is too repetitive for being entertaining a long time.

NBA 2K11 is currently the best basketball simulation on the market. Nothing to add.

All in all, Enslaved is a pretty cool action-adventure with a nice story, a stunning atmosphere and a cool gameplay. The game's weak points are only the occasionally bad graphics and the missing multiplayer mode.

Overall Spider Man: Dimensions is a pretty cool game for Nintendo's Wii. Even if the bad control lowers the score, the entertaining HQ videos and the cool graphics convince.

It's a solid game with strengths and weaknesses, fans will check this one out at any rate. Fact is, you'll need a pretty good PC; that said, it's typically Gothic all the way.

Front Mission Evolved combines a good story with solid action. Unfortunately, although there is much to see on the screen it doesn't look really good. It would be more fun to play, if the world in it was a little brighter.

EA did it again, but this time in the MMA section. The handling of EA SPORTS MMA is remarkably innovative, and thus the game is very attractive to any fan of sports, especially fighting sports.

Everybody who is looking for a real challenging fighting game will find it with MMA.

In terms of character creations, Obsidian managed to implement many improvements which totally make sense. Technically speaking, it's another Fallout like you know it: Questionable textures, some weird animations, a great story and so much to explore.

Perfect sound combined with a good story results in a great atmosphere. 15 days is an excellent adventure for fans of the genre.

Featuring a highly interesting story, a tremendous setting, great characters and an overwhelming soundtrack, A New Beginning easily can be regarded as the adventure of the year.

WRC 2010 makes a lot of things right and only some few things wrong. In general, it's a thoroughly enjoyable racing game.

Black Mirror 2 is a great adventure with a creepy atmosphere and great gameplay! Recommendable for fans of the genre and everybody else!

Well done! This is worth a recommendation on the Mini market as a shoot'em up. Go, hamster, go!

Anyone who likes Pokémon and wants to engage in the adventure with PokéPark will definitely have a filled day. At times, it is too simple and straightforward, but that is enough fun for especially young fans.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 is definitely an interesting sports game, and even though there are a few minor problems, it's just exciting.

Move gamers may welcome a solid shooter title, while the Dualshock controller is clearly more suited for the story mode. Best played with a Lightgun in Arcade mode!

Grotesque Tactics takes the fantasy and role play genre on, it confronts it with lots of sarcasm and irony. The game is a blast in terms of humor with a certain wink. Just do not take the game too seriously and have fun.

Simply mount the cam up on your PSP and you will get addicted to this game!

Medal of Honor is, simply put, a fine shooter which catapults you right into the action you're searching for. The story is good enough to keep you playing, so it's definitely worth a look.

Even if Medal of Honor needs a little bit to get started, it starts to be great fun after the first few missions. It also combines a great atmosphere with an awesome gameplay.

The Writer was the best part of whole Alan Wake "Season 1": Nicely drawn together story parts, variations in fights, innovative ideas, and a story driven content make the DLC a must-have for fans.

This game succeeds amazingly in telling a story. It's not perfect, but a great addition to the already incomparable Castlevania franchise.

Except for some issues regarding the level design and the AI, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is exactly what you're looking for, if you're into the legacy and the genre.

King soccer is back, and the version for Wii is more impressive than ever. Definitely worth a look.

All in all, Samurai Warriors 3 is a typical hack-and-slay game with unique characters and stories. The graphics and sound effects are really neat, but the missing variety and the bad minimap are lowering the score.

It features a great songlist, many options in terms of multiplayer and battles to the death. Unfortunately, only the guitar is worth playing – the other instruments haven't been implemented so in such a sophisticated way.

My Sims SkyHeroes falls short of our expectations. It could have been such a cool game, but the lame storyline, the bad multiplayer modus and the missing Wii control integration are quite disappointing.

FIFA 11 has taken a step forward to a better football simulation on PC: It comes up with better graphics, better gameplay, and again with a lot of licenses from different players and football clubs.

FIFA 11 pulls it off: Every fan of soccer will enjoy this game. Great gameplay and lots of licensed teams do their share to make the player happy.

It's a solid shooter, but its story is served too blatantly and boldly. Fans of robots will have a good time with the game for the next weeks, but the average shooter guy should test it before buying it.

Darksiders can only be recommended, because it's one of the best hack'n'slay games on the PC. Period.

Alien Breed 2: Assault is a great sequel to Alien Breed: Impact. Compared to its precursor, it has improved in terms of graphics and gameplay.

Anyone who has experienced Final Fantasy XIV Online and has fought his way through the complex control will hardly want to leave Eorzea.

If you're into Formula One sports, there is no reason not to try F1 2010. It's your best shot, if you want to find out how a true F1 driver has to act and think.

Sid Meier's Civilization V is definitely a great sequel of the last Civilization games. It comes up with cool graphics, nice background music, and some really awesome gameplay with the well known Sid Meier's addictiveness.

All in all you'll get nothing especially new, but solid expansions. Old gameplay elements have been combined with new monsters, new spells, new abilities and new items in some new environments.

Patrician IV is a good simulation, but after some hours and if you are not a hardcore simulation fan it's easy to get bored by the game, because aside from trading and maybe building a few things there isn't that much exciting left to do.

It maybe not be the perfect ending for the franchise because of its prequel flair, but in the gameplay and story-telling aspects it easily earns the crown of the series.

All in all, Worms 2: Armageddon can only be recommended to all fans of the franchise. It's great fun and really entertaining, especially the multiplayer mode.

It's probably a Wii version ported to PS3, and that's a shame. Playing with Move is pretty crappy, but it's fun nevertheless and a new way to bring the Lord of the Rings franchise to the younger gamer.

Fans of the franchise should check this one out, but RPG fans who can't cope with frustration should consider other games.

Dance games have already been around for some time but unfortunately Dance! - It's your stage does not stick out. The only thing that makes it interesting is the fact that D! was the force behind it. Only people who generally like these kinds of games will enjoy it.

One of the reasons why one should buy a PSP. Over 60 hours of gameplay and lots of surprises: This game will definitely put the fans at ease while waiting for Kingdom Hearts 3.

There's bound to be better action games out there, but this one is the best game featuring the Spider-Man franchise. A bit repetitive, but nevertheless a solid experience without major flaws.

Well, the first play-through is fun, but if your party is scheduled to last longer, you'd better have an alternative title in the back of your hand.

Sports Champions impressively shows what Move can do in six different sport themes. Still, we're waiting for the killer application like a Jedi lightsaber, a Kingdom Hearts keyblade or an Indy Jones whip.

For Fans of Spiderman – or of Marvel-Games in general – Spiderman Shattered Dimensions is a must-have. The perfect combination of puzzles, fights and show-downs with mighty bosses whets the player's appetite.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is really funny and challenging. There are some challenges and some boss fights combined with 2D-jump'n'run action. You'll fight against some bad guys with Batman and some of his friends like Green Arrow, Red Tornado and many more.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is a pretty cool videogame. The 2-player-coop and the call-in-heroes are really entertaining but the missing variety lowers the overall score.

All in all, the latest adventures of Spider-Man can be recommended to everyone. The great combination of exploration and fighting is brilliant, and also the atmosphere, the sound and the graphical effects are really convincing. The only disadvantage of the game is the missing multiplayer mode and the annoying mini game.

NHL 11 manages to conserve the feeling that's unique to hockey. It's action and battle, and if you're into that, this is your game!

Who wants to play a really tough and long-motivating sice scroller, his or her game would be Ace Armstrong. Classic ideas and good looking layout combined. The only weak points: Lacks in cutscenes and the non-existing story.

Finally a PSP mini where the developers add another update to please the gamer. Diligent and favorable! This game is addictive but doesn't offer variety. Solid game, little price.

The graphics are just stunning, and the gameplay works like no other title on the Wii. For fans this one is a must-have, and it's your best start if you haven't played any of the other Metroid games.

There is no need for checking engine lights or other technical difficulties. Just hop on the jet and let the action roll.

While the tutorial is very lengthy and exhausting, the story needs a little time to get the plot started. Fans of strategy should consider this a look, and even beginners could enjoy Valkyria Chronicles II.

If you never played Sam and Max, you should buy the whole season at once, because it is absolutely worth its low price.

If you're not a faithful fan of the series or a hardened sea dog, you shouldn't consider the purchase of Ship Simulator Extremes. The integration of PhysX (simulation of water and your ship) is well done, but for this special feature you'll need a really powerful gaming rig in order to play smoothly. Graphics are quite good concerning the realization of water and your ship, but the rest couldn't really convince us. There are still too many bugs and a lack of sound effects in the game to give Ship Simulator Extremes a better result.

It's Worms like you know and love it, but now with an up-to-date graphics style. The comeback is great!

It's not like any other MMO out there, because in LOCO you make the difference with the way you're gonna play. Teamwork is top priority, and solo gamers won't make much out of it.

Fish Tank is fun, more as a challenge of dexterity than of wits. The game motivates you to keep on playing, and that's the way it should be!

Its main features are the high frame rate and the massive amount of brutality. Nevertheless, Shank is worth the low price and fun for at least some evenings.

If you ever wondered how life would be when working within the Mafia, Mafia II is probably your best shot. Stunning story, great sound, cool videos and much variety in the missions show off what a shooter can be.

The developers have managed to maintain the flair that made part one so special. However, some missions seem to be stiff and monotone, but if you're just after a good story, this one works for you.

Grease is definitely not the single player hit in recent decades. But especially when played in multiplayer mode, the game is real fun.

Mafia II stands for excitement, a vibrant atmosphere and fun. The graphics are well-done and up to date, and the shooting and racing parts ensure enough variety.