Delivers everything you want from the first ever real first person shooter on the Vita: action, story, and multiplayer.

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!

Fans of the series as well as lovers of open-world jump 'n runs will be completely happy with this worthy successor. The harmonious comic style, the variety of playable characters and the many different missions contribute to a game which is just slightly let down by a certain repetitiveness in gameplay.

If you want to experience the toughest league in the world, we can only recommend UFC Undisputed 2010. Great atmosphere, 100+ fighters and a stunning editor work together for this masterpiece.

Episode two puts you in morally ambiguous situations that even a saint wouldn't be able to solve with a clear conscience.

All in all, Risen is a good game with some bugs, like the fact that the nameless hero is resistant against fire. The controls are simple and graphics are quite nice. Fans of RPGs will like it very much!

Overall PixelJunk's Monsters Deluxe presents itself as a well enough, but superficial strategy title. The level of difficulty develops well while playing.

It was a really good idea to get some developers from the original-game. They did a pretty good job in bringing the great pc game X-COM: Enemy Unknown into the year 2012. The views and the optics are not high end but they are perfect for this genre, while the speakers, the loading-times and the multiplayer mode are weak points. The gameplay is deep and tactical and the good old XCOM-setting is omnipresent. Enemy Unknown is the remake of the year.

PES 2009 tremendously raises the level in the genre of football simulations. If Konami had invested more money in official licenses, the game wouldn’t have to fear any challenge.

When I cannot go to the real court, Top Spin 4 is the proper alternative. Well, the simulation does not always perform at its best, but the game almost perfectly hits the ball and at the moment there is no other tennis game that can keep the pace.

All together a real must-have for Queen fans and all folks who like to party and sing karaoke.

Would you have thought of this? This year’s EA football game is not just the next part, it is the best part of the Madden series! Nearly perfect!

Includes features from the best games such as Uncharted 2 or GTA. But some small bugs make it a little bit less attractive than those big titles.

If EA can do one thing right, it's to again bring innovations to The Sims 3 players.

If you like the music of Abba, this game will be your Elysium.

Kratos' appearance on the PSP is a blast. Its epicness is unparalleled as well as the graphics, but some weaknesses like invisible walls hurt the almost invincible Kratos.

The game as a whole is really well done, so Grand Ages: Rome is really worth to play.

Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight is an appropriate ending for such a huge franchise. You get some good old stories and a number of new refreshing features.

What the new Prince of Persia has to offer: Easy-going action, a very good story and enough motivation in an open-world-setting, which contains many questpoints to guide you.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 amuses players of all ages.

In a way, it's more exploring a virtual theme park than an actual game, but that's a good thing. Kids get to explore the amusement park 2.0 at their own discretion. Simple fun with their favorite attractions or go on a big adventure, exploring everything – it's their choice. A second player is more along for the ride than anything, but the look, the Disney atmosphere and the beloved characters' voices are all there. Frontier Development tops Kinectimals with this one, the best Kinect kid's game yet and one of the best Kinect titles overall.

The game was able to fascinate gamers 20 years ago and still, it has the power to do so. Epic role-playing with a brilliant story and a very well done character design!

The worst things in Bayonetta are the long and often appearing loading times you are confronted with. Thank god the hero of the game, Bayonetta, is a hack of a women that knows how to fight using awesome combos in this great presented game.

Blimp: The Flying Adventures is a kind of its own: It's an innovative and inspired port form the iPhone version in combination with elements of UGH! and Crazy Taxi. A must-have for every Minis-fan!

Although your character has no voice, this game is really good, especially because of its great story, the nice fights and the system of free choice.

Band Hero guarantees great multiplayer fun for fans of music. The game is easy to learn and brings about enough excitement and variation.

If Street Fighter IV offers you too little tactics, then BlazBlue: Continuum Shift is exactly your game.

More than just a port, Alan Wake for PC is a must-have.

Because of the innovative gameplay of Mirror’s Edge, the user is able to experience catchy moves and thrilling action. Chases through the whole city and an interesting story guarantee long-term motivation.

Great songs are presented in enjoyable remixes. This game is for everyone who has always wanted to put hands up on the turntables him- or herself.

On the whole Guitar Hero IV is THE party game to play together with friends on a weekend. Hours of rock combined with lots of fun and real sweating guarantee lots of fun!

If you own The Sims 3 and want to have even more fun, you absolutely should get the Showtime expansion.

Like Tetris the gameplay mechanics are easy to learn, but the 70 levels are difficult to solve – addictive gameplay, especially in the challenge mode! A must-have mini for every collection.

There haven't been any significant changes to the prior versions - its more like a complete version of the original.

With one sentence: The whispered world is an extreme funny, easy learnable adventure!

Zombie fans, you want this game: chain reactions, sarcasm, upgrades and short load times keep hunters motivated – relax with clever action.

Awesome game that nobody wouldn’t like. Try it, love it!

Fuel is a game every racing fan should consider worth buying, despite little weaknesses like annoying trees and shadows which pop in and out of the screen frequently. If you like simulations as Gran Turismo, rent this game before paying the full price – you won't be disappointed in any case!

In short : You have to play Mortal Kombat, if you want to have the best beat 'em up for the Vita.

Even if there aren’t enough things that have been changed, EA did a great job and NHL10 definitely deserves this good rating!

The singleplayer is fun and narrated in thrilling manner, but it's simply too short. The online multiplayer is great and features a pretty big variety, so this is a recommendation to everyone who does not mind playing online.

A game that doesn’t only impress with the well-done graphic, but with its varied course and the exciting story of the game! Sometimes it takes a little time to load, but that can be easily excused.

Never before, it has felt so comfortable and homey being in Middle Earth. The game is able to suggest the very whole and complete LotR-feeling, which will tie you to your computer for a very long time.

Big, bigger, Just Cause 2. The Game takes it serious with the open-world theme, you can explore countless villages. But on the other hand the story isn't really a burner. Nonetheless we will spend our next holidays in Panau.

Newbies and also pros will enjoy this game very much. This title has the potential to bring new fans to the racing genre. Nowadays, Burnout Paradise is definitely an outstanding product!

It succeeds in scaring the heck out of you and binding your hands to the controller. Much action, much horror and an amazing atmosphere contribute to a great game chilling down your spine.

MK vs DC Universe offers a lot of fun! Characters and story are very good developed and new ideas are implemented in the game. It’s a pity that only two characters can be unlocked.

Despite the missing Omega DLC and the frugal use of the gamepad features Mass Effect 3 conquers the Wii U with its well-known qualities as the war for survival wages on.

Sound and music are spot on – crank up the volume! With Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet and its strong atmosphere, the Summer of Arcade once again delivers one of the best Arcade titles of the year.

The trip to Vietnam leaves us with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the add-on keeps the high standard of the main game, but on the other hand, there are not many new things. Despite the few vehicles and minor changes in the weapon section, there isn't much new to discover.

The game world offers both fun for wannabe cops as well as fun for the chaos-men. Good community support and many ways to express yourself in the social districts boost the game.

This game is a whole lot of fun and extremely addictive, with its graphics being appealingly realistic (nice camera panning included), so that you quickly become completely absorbed. Urban Trial Freestyle easily motivates you so that you don’t even realize that you give a track the 25th try.

This game has everything a great game needs except a good graphic. But there is a fantastic story with deep characters and great sound effects!

You’ll definitely enjoy this title if you like music. The only sad thing is that there are not all songs of the famous band included in the game.

Although one faces problems in getting started, WAR is a very entertaining game and enriches the landscape of MMORPGs.

The setting is great, the story makes sense and the feeling is pretty much arcade just like the old days. The Run is more like an interactive movie than a plain stupid racer, and it deserves props for that achievement.

If you like Dead or Alive and own a 3DS, you will surely be happy with Dead or Alive: Dimensions.

The story makes the game. Above all other things, Assassin's Creed 2 keeps you in the game through the fate of Ezio. The gameplay is much the same as in the first part and so it is not the reinvention we hoped it would be.

A solid continuation of the first episode's story, that manages to improve certain aspects of gameplay and still shines with amazing atmosphere and cleverly written dialogues.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a step in the right direction. There were too many innovations in Final Fantasy XIII and now the developers incorporated all the feedback from the community to improve the game and offer all the Final Fantasy fans a better gaming experience. This strategy worked – the gameplay is pretty cool, the atmosphere as well as the effects (graphics and sounds) are stunning and the well-known setting is a nice bonus for fans of FF XIII.

Playing Where is my Heart? is like an indie retro-adventure with a philosophical background: puzzle and art combined in a healthy and addictive mix – featuring the windowed levels, which challenge the player every time they enter a new level.

Again and again, games like Mario Kart are released. And some of them are really enjoyable, like ModNation Racers. Especially because of the split-screen mode and the awesome and easy-to-handle editor.

Like no other game Prototype 2 grants the player an enormous amount of power. Yes, the story might not be the finest and yes, the graphics seem a little outdated at times, but nonetheless this game offers a great deal of fun and action.

MySims – Kingdom is a nice adventure for the younger generation, which is also able to impress experienced gamers.

Papo & Yo is the best indie game since Limbo.

If you'd like to play a life simulation on the new 3D handheld with face recognition and StreetPass and can live with just one savegame slot, you have to get this evergreen port now.

Wet takes action games to a completely new stylish level!

Syndicate is an appealing game that occasionally takes a page out of Deus Ex's playbook, but always remains true to its own style. There is no defilement of the original game's cult status whatsoever. Syndicate is a showpiece FPS in terms of gameplay and presentation.

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

Backbreaker can‘t reach the likes of the Madden series because of the missing licenses and some minor gameplay glitches. Newcomers and fans alike may take a look or two.

The repeating fighting scenes are a little bit disappointing, but the RPG elements make up for this disadvantage. Simply one of the best games based on a movie license!

Madden NFL 13 is without a doubt the best and especially the most exciting part of the series.

If you are buying a PS Vita system don't forget to take Drake with you – it's a must-have launch title which pushes the Vita features nicely.

It's fascinating and addictive, 101 variations of a classic game with detailed instructions – but, yes, man, it's just a card game.

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

Bayonetta knows how to blow the audiences minds. Lollipops have been never before licked so nicely in a video game and man that girl knows how punch a face. The great and weird story really gets you into the game and will never let you go.

Gamers who never cruised with Link on a home console before can look forward to this great version of a great adventure, which still is worth playing.

There is everything a good racing game needs. Fast cars, nice tracks and great vision. Shift 2 Unleashed is the perfect combination of arcade and simulation racing. EA has done everything to make a game for a broad audience. Hardcore gamers on both sides will not be fully happy.

The unusual style, the well-staged story, a fantastic soundtrack and challenging gameplay assemble to a great Crimson Shroud that may have its flaws but all the more strong points.

It's all that we hoped for: many hours of fun, great coop and countless riddles. A high replay value, too, as some side quests aren't even completable without the right character. Rarely has the gaming universe seen a better final part to a series.

Finally! Sine Mora has arrived on the PSN. It looks and feels completely like the Xbox 360 version, except the new game mode, that has been implanted. The PS Vita offers the touchscreen as a controller, which is by far not as funny as it sounds. Sine Mora is the last Must Have of the year 2012.

Despite the enormous amount of deaths you may die in Dark Souls, the game is compelling like no other. While the console version already offered a great package, the Prepare to die Edition adds new content and a few goodies. But beware; a controller is needed to play the game in a reasonable fashion.

Simple, but addictive, thrilling and yet funny: The only flaw is a missing plot. Great jump'n'run with a scent of puzzle.

Mortal Kombat is so far without a doubt the best Mortal Kombat ever.

All in all you get a cute old school role playing game with a cute story, nice graphical effects and solid gameplay! A really cool game!

If you are an experienced WoW-player, you should go for Wrath of the Lich King immediately. If you are a newbie and not interested in PvP-battles, there is no need to hurry.

Only the missing licenses and the commentator will let you take notice in a negative way. Great graphics, great game!

All the DC Super Heroes join the party with Batman and his opponent Joker – and this party's in an open world that provides many riddles and fun as well as a wide range of gameplay-options. Once again, there is no online-mode and the loading times are as tedious as some leghty missions. Besides, there are not enough checkpoints to make a break and to save the game. However, the characters engage in discussions and dialogue, the world to explore is huge and the story offers a lot of humour. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is a great game for both young and grown up gamers.

This mini is worth its price, and its multiplayer as well as its achievements will motivate you for a long time.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is the fresh breeze the MMORPG genre so urgently needed.

Stunning graphics, a well-told story, and now a big expansion in terms of gameplay and atmosphere: Age of Conan now looks like it should have looked two years ago when it was originally released. It‘s worth a look, this game is very rewarding.

Just another sequel for a lot of money? Yes and no. You can find improvements concerning graphics, handling and feeling, but you won’t find real innovation.

Call it Sudoku Reloaded, in the third dimension, or whatever you want: Word is that Picross 3D is awesome and addictive. You'll overlook the unspectacular presentation, and the amount of 350 puzzles is amazing.

Series are hard to evaluate: On the one hand, every sequel should be reviewed as a stand-alone – Madden NFL 09 is a great game on that account, not only in the football-segment, but generally in the sports genre – on the other hand, owner of Madden NFL 08 don’t have to buy the sequel, because the changes are not that big.

Amazing feeling owning to the licenses and the new controls. Only the graphics are (still) not on high-end level.

If you have some resistance against frustration and want a short but intensive trip into the New Super Mario Bros. Universe, you should keep that addition in mind.

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is an atmospheric action-adventure without any fighting in it. The creepy sound just thrilled me.

If you take a fabulous game with astonishing graphics, good sounds and gameplay and add a new story, the result will be more than satisfying.