Monster Hunter is a good concept to copy, and Namco has topped it off with a great projectile editor. Buy, don't just try, to experience the full depth of the play experience.

Going through the Hell of Stalingrad in a shooter? Not everyone's thing. There's a few technical issues and it's hard to get into for newbies despite a singleplayer-campaing. Still, if the topic doesn't bother you, and you want realism rather than bouncing ball PvP opponents, Red Orchestra 2 is a good choice.

The poor Kinect sensing frustrates, a monotonous level design bores and you'll be quarreling with your friends for constantly ejecting them from the play area/room. Hole in the Wall simply isn't fun.

Aside from a few weak points such as thin story and poor multiplayer, Men of War: Vietnam promises thrilling hours raiding Cambodia and Laos or fighting on the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the Mekongdelta.

Fantasy at its best – go and get this one.

Just the thing for retro-action fans.

If you want to get just as easily motivated as frustrated, play this game – it's simple, but great skillful fun.

It is so much fun to play NHL 12. Overwhelming presentation, loads of content, many improvements to further realism, I could go on and on. Just get in on the action.

When it's all said and done, The Cursed Crusade is a great hack'n'slash which has some treats like RPG elements, lots of weapons and the awesome co-op mode. A gem best enjoyed with a friend.

It's different: every new mechanic like the Player Impact Engine or the Tactical Defending raises the bar for those new to the franchise, but at the same time, drives realism to the max. For every soccer fan, this is a must have.

A worthy sequel to FIFA 11 and more. Fans of authentic football simulation can't go wrong with this one.

It's the best PES so far, but in a match-up with FIFA 12, it can only lose. PES can't decide whether it's arcade or simulation, and so the crown goes to its opponent.

If you're into ice hockey and love to play the sport on your console, this one's the game for you. It offers ice hockey at its best, but only if you're willing to tackle a steep learning curve.

How should I start, with incredibly detailed, beautiful graphics, great sound and familiar voices, or the time and again dead on verbal wit? Fans of point & click adventures schouldn't mis out on this one, nor should true gamers - most of the witty passages are design to appeal to them.

Two pens = double the fun? Not really, because while the seven sports seem indeed well chosen, in practice they nevertheless lack variety.

A true step forward in the series with enhanced graphics and new environments.

I'm not disappointed. The 3DS version of Thor: God of Thunder is pretty entertaining. The graphics and sound effects are nice, the gameplay offers some variety and the gigantic bosses are hard to beat. Fans of hack'n'slay games won't err in buying Thor: God of Thunder for the 3DS.

If you are an Arcade fan and haven`t played Galaga Legions or Pac-Man Championship Edition yet, it's worth trying.

No good pacing in gameplay, but a funny retro imitation of Lost Vikings.

The ingredients of Arcana Heart 3 are a lot of cool girls, different fighting styles, arcane powers and, unfortunately, rather poor graphics.

This game is not for everyone: while it does its best to stay in line with its predecessors, it puts the bar for newcomers quite high. It's not without faults, very frustrating and doesn't feature as much story as desireable.

Action-paced racing in an intense thriller setting – highly recommended.

With an overwhelming amount of possibilities and great new features, Madden NFL 12 is a must-have for all American Football fans.

Looking for something to play while waiting for Diablo III? Crimson Alliance isn't brilliant, but still a fine way to spend the time.

If you liked Left 4 Dead and you love multiplayer, you will have Zombie-slaying fun on Dead Island.

A great evolution of Dungeons.

Minimum effort, maximum tension!

Renegade Ops may not be a deep story driven game with a lot of variety, but it's surly fun to kick Inferno's ass with one of four differnt characters in single player or the local and online multiplayer modes. The controls take a little getting used to, but things like weapon upgrades, comic style videos and the overall gameplay are pretty cool.

Lemmings is cult, so a similar principle adapted to Kinect surely has potential. Unfortunately, much of this potential goes untapped in Leedmees, as controls feel too imprecise and the music is monotonous. No competition for the XBLA Summer of Arcade highlights.

As a fan of zombie movies and games you should have played Dead Island by now.

Epic climax to a legendary saga. Awesome cinematics, cool battles, plenty of variety, great handling, near-to-perfect mechanics: Great, greater, Gears of War.

This shooter doesn't take itself too seriously and features platformer passages as well. Despite its cute appearance, don't underestimate The Gunstringer: It can be stressful at times.

A worthwhile add-on to its predecessor. Most weaknesses like clunky animations and a troublesome interface have been eliminated, and you'll play about 14 hours - so much more than these very popular mini-DLCs nowadays.

Driver: San Francisco continues a great series in a worthy manner.

Duke Nukem Forever would be quite decent if one felt entirely certain it's intended purely as a self-parody. As is, it doesn't do the expectations, the buyer or the Duke justice – oh, had he rather remained a vaporware legend!

Warhammer 40k: Space Marine is exactly what you'd expect: bloody, brutal, bombastic. The mix of hack'n'slay and shooter really won us over.

It's somehow odd: Its style is psychedelic at best, the graphics aren't quite up to date and the fighting's a bit repetitive. Nevertheless, the charme of the game and the great atmosphere make up for that, big time.

If you like mowing down hordes of enemies and are looking for a mix of hack'n'slay and shooter, Warhammer 40k: Space Marine will provide great fun for a couple of hours.

Fighting, action, shooting – that's Warhammer 40k: Space Marine in a nutshell. Thanks to the great presentation and credible story along with the characters that Relic has created in collaboration with Games Workshop, this action title is captivating from the start.

Really just a quick game for LAN parties as there's no long-term motivation. But wait and see what the future holds: Coffee Saint Studios has announced there'll be numerous improvements to esure the game won't win the title of most beautiful indie game on the market not just for the graphics.

Resistance 3 honors its predecessors with a great symbiosis of tough action and thrilling story.

A lovely interactive story that enchants with funny dialogues and profound backgound.

The Witcher 2 offers awesome sword fights, cool graphics, charming characters, a compelling story, lots of bare skin and a decent shot of vulgar conversations. Damn good.

All in all I have to say arcade-racing fans should take a look at Driver: Renegade 3D. The game is funny, challenging and a real arcade-racing game with a lot of content and pretty cool comic style scenes.

Dead Island isn't quite the fantastic game the players worldwide have been anticipating for years, but it is a solid survival horror game, with a nice 4 player coop mode, a lot of upgradable weapons and a cool skill system. If you like to kill zombies, zombies and zombies in an open world, then Dead Island is for you.

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

Don't waste your time and money on this game unless you are the biggest fan of Ducati of all time and want to spend time with horrible snail speed graphics and without any story.

Nice details, the challenge levels and the good AI difficulty make this chess simulator a must-have for fans of chess on the PSP.

An exceptional expansion pack that further adds to the base game's medieval atmosphere.

If you're into platformers and love to play retro titles, this one's for you – especially considering this game costs peanuts. Be prepared for but don't fear the extreme difficulty beyond level 19.

All in all Fiction Fixers: The Curse of Oz offers a good mix of typical hidden object and adventure gameplay. The story is entertaining, the controls are easy to learn and the followers add a little extra depth.

It's the first adults only game for Kinect, and it's one that will test your nerves: flesh, blood and gore en masse won't please everyone. For Kinect, it's one of the best games available.

Cars 2 is a great fun racer with easy tracks and classical weapons. On the flip side, the big turbo works poorly, you have to play the lenghty tutorial no matter what and Cars 2 has an impertinent rubberband AI.

Haunted has what it takes: a great story, some intrigueing characters and a touch of innovation on the puzzle level. Unfortunately, logic flaws, too short a duration and an ending that seems too much of a sales pitch for a sequel ruin the overall impression. Could have been great, is merely a touch above average.

Toy Soldiers: Cold War is a good conclusion of this years Summer of Arcade. The game play elements not only tieing well into each other but also being great fun by themselves is key to this. Whoever enjoyed the single player experience will volunteer for the Toy Soldiers army in the brilliant coop-mode.

Crimecraft: Bleedout offers many opportunities to customize your character but it looks like a remake of All Points Bulletin.

Don't buy this game unless you are in search for a sheer endless row of races without any story and a poor graphics engine as well as tricky controls.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution doesn't just tell the story of super-humans, it also offers superb gameplay. There is an awesome balance between freedom an linearity, a stunning story, an authentic and detailed world and pretty long playing time. All in all, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is the savior of a gaming summer devoid of highlights!

Yes, El Presidente, You should make the bid for power in Tropico 4. It has got a little more depth than the predecessor in just the right places.

It's a revolution in many ways: loads of augmentations, many open choices and the story itself are real strengths. However, not everyone will like the high difficulty, imprecise controls and RPG elements.

It's simply a motivating game & art concept – congratulations, Cohort Studios! Give this mini a try, you won't regret it, as you get smooth gameplay and a fun concept both in terms of story and comic look.

Even though there are no new features besides multiplayer, the amount of content will make Spelunker HD attractive for gamers, especially for Retro fans. Fair warning: the game is extremely difficult and moments of frustration are guaranteed.

Age of Empires Online combines fantastic gameplay with nice graphics to give a feel of classical antiquity.

Distant Worlds brings a breath of fresh air into the x4-genre, but only if you like micromanagement. Although newcomers can have fun also, thanks to the possibility of automation.

Alternativa is a point & click adventure that provides a good basic package but nothing more.

Ape Escape is quite funny, but the gameplay is too repetitive and boring to keep you motivated.

The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff offers even more for your Sims to wear and do in their spare time.

A comprehensive game for armchair generals and hobby tacticians - but too dry and complex for beginners.

If you dared to buy Alien Zombie Megadeath, you won't be sorry. The developers certainly kept the promise of intense shooter action with loads of extras.

A solid strategy game for exciting hours in a historical context.

Sensei says: this year's fourth Summer of Arcade title is another gem – particularly if you think of Fruit Ninja Kinect as a party game.

Transformers 3: The Dark Of The Moon is horrible in every aspect. High Moon Studios really showed their dark side here.

UFC Personal Trainer is good, both for the occasional workout when you feel like it, and as a true personal training regime with daily workouts that push you to your limits.

Even if unfamiliar with the Movies and the Story, Cars 2 is a good game for all ages. Anyone who liked Mario Kart will enjoy the big-eyed cars, as well.

Captain America is back, guaranteeing authentic action combined with exploration and a thin, but nice storyline – with enough challenges attached to motivate players. Nice work for a licensed game.

All in all Cars 2 is a pretty cool adaption of the computer-animated movie. The mix of the known characters, different mission-types, located speech output and the easy handling makes the game pretty enjoyable.

Even though the developers have tried correcting some of the mistakes that were made in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, they did not manage to make Part 2 a triple-A title.

Section 8: Prejudice is a fun PSN title in which every action of the player has a significant effect, be it enhancing the base with defense towers or the choice of weapons and tools. The developers learned from the mistakes of the first part and thus produced a title that everyone interested should have a look at.

Ms. Splosion Man is the predecessor on drugs. While higher-faster-further does certainly have an appeal Twisted Pixel causes hallucinations that are less of a walk on a field of flowers and more of a dance on a volcano. This is a game that will drive impatient gamers crazy but will be loved by perfectionists.

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 setting is unique and you're able to modify all of your panzers in great detail, this game certainly addresses the clientele.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 is the best Naruto game. With a well adopted storyline, challenging fights and a lot of playable characters the game has everything a Naruto fan wants to see.

It is a varied game with 2D graphics and monotonous sound, but it can be fun making the little dwarfs to be dug through the huge caves.

All in all Earthrise is a MMORPG shooter with quite a bunch of gameplay options.

Chemistry never was that entertaining.

Dead Block is a funny, but a bit monotonous variation of the zombie mode of Call of Duty.

Bastion is a lesson for game development. It's a paragon that it's possible to achieve an excellent result with a small, but creative team. It proves that little, but crucial things can have a big impact. It's a symbol that one can outdo big-budget games with style and a both humorous and mature story-line. Of course, Bastion is not perfect: But it's worthy to be called one of the best Xbox games to date.

In the desert or on an island … you have to travel with your villagers from one place to another to find the true origin and the secrets of the world. Yes, and this makes fun.

Fans of hack 'n' slays and an affinity for Japan can't do anything wrong by picking up this title.

If you love action-oriented, fast-paced fights with a bit of controller acrobatic placed in pretty linear dungeons, you will love Dungeon Siege III. Looking for a dungeon crawl? You'll be disappointed here.

Garshasp: The Monster Slayer has nothing to keep you playing for hours. The camera sucks, the fights are boring and there is not enough story.

The atmosphere in Air Conflicts: Secret War is transmitted properly through the famous aviators, however, the game can't point with anything other, only the multiplayer can - at present enemy – be fun.

One of the biggest disappointments this summer.

You should keep your head cool to master these hot puzzle challenges – nice graphics and ideas as well as an motivating coop-mode.

Kung-Fu Panda 2 tries to bring kung-fu feeling in your living room. With bored round-based fights and a bad Kinect sensoring too much potential get lost.

Hidden under all the Pixar-Animations Cars 2 proves to be an awesome racing game!

If you compare Air Conflicts-Secret Wars with a game like Blazing Angels it is questionable, if anyone will buy this game. Blazing Angels is better in every single manner. The graphics of Air Conflicts: Secret Wars is not up to date, the sound is mediocre, there is simply no story, the controls are way too simple for a flight game and the enemy AI is a joke.

A Captain America unworthy release! Disappointing!