Same menu structure, the same game modes, animations unchanged - an update most attractive for absolute beginners or fans who have only just gotten a PSP. Still a great game despite not being that different from FIFA 11.

I have no idea why such crimes against gamedom even get published. Simple advice: hands off! Well, at least the sound is good.

Graphical improvements as well as small game play changes make for another great game in the Heroes of Might & Magic series.

Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge is a solid sports game, albeit lacking a little in commentary and official licenses. It shines through a well done presentation and a good introduction to the sport for rugby newbies.

Tropico 4 has a little more depth than the predecessor in just the right places. If you own a PC, you should consider getting that version instead – mouse beats controller, simple as that. Otherwise: Yes, El Presidente, You should make a bid for power.

Technically solid, the game suffers from a lack of character customization, lack of suspense and overly long cutscenes. The combat system and multiplayer mode are reasonably good, so there's visible potential. Maybe we'll a second Cursed Crusade in the not too far future that learns from this game's mistakes – I'd be pleased.

Same story, same weaknesses, same strengths, just a different hero than Dead Rising 2. Only recommended for hardcore fans.

Dance Central did many things right, Harmonix really just had to improve details. They did: add good coop, dance battle, a kind of campagin mode, you get Dance Central 2. A game that takes the good predecessor to the next level. Okay, the song selection will be too modern for some tastes – but once that becomes the biggest criticism, that's a damn good sign.

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken is a pretty cool PSN game. After Rochard, this is the next PlayStation exclusive game that offers satisfying and cool arcade action. It's damn fun and cheap so if you like action-arcade, you schould try Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken.

Fans will definitely love Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, as it features everything they valued about it's predecessors: humor, characters and quirky ideas. Lots of variety, replay value and cool dialogues definitely make this a fun game.

One can finally lead a dog's life. Featuring all the strengths and weaknesses of its predecessors, this addon lives up to its promise you can now complete your Sims family.

The third hit in a row, Mediatonic! A great masterpiece of ironic-cool game play fun: kick the monsters off the islands.

On the 3DS, The Sims 3: Pets has some improvements over the original. The biggest one: the 2D-map was replaced by a wish and craving list – a pretty cool improvment. An of course, you can now play cats and dogs and customize them in many ways. There are still some weak points like the controls or the three Sims cap, but all in all, it's a nice game on the 3DS.

The innovations, the realistic depiction of animals and the cuteness make this addon an absolute must-buy for The Sims 3 fans.

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure is a game that perfectly combines real toy and virtual toy. The possibility of cross-platform play is quite fascinating, particularly in combination with the coop mode.

The song selection and look make Just Dance 3 a nice enough feel-good game. However, in terms of using Kinect's motion tracking capabilitites to actually track leg movement, it can't hold a candle to Dance Central. As a party game, it does have a four player mode going for it, though.

Clear, calm, yet demanding: Eufloria's gameplay is simply convincing. A lot of love went into this game, whose only shortcoming is the lack of a multiplayer option.

Don't be thrown off by the unattractive title! You will get an innovative, challenging puzzler with nice music and decent graphics for hours of gameplay fun.

Success in Michael Phelps – Push the Limit really depends on proper pacing like it would in real sports – brilliant! Unfortunately, nothing else in the game is anywhere near as brilliant. Various shortcomings really hamper the overall impression, but for swimming fans, it's worth a look thanks to the well-done pacing feature alone.

Aliens: Infestation is a pretty cool 2D open world action game. The graphics and sound effects are up-to-date and the atmosphere is absolutly Aliens-like. There are some issues with the controls and combat system, but all in all, it's one of the best action games on the Nintendo DS this year.

There's a fine line between genius and madness, and Ace Cobat Assault Horizon swings both ways. The action-oriented dogfight mode in jets is brilliant jet simple. Unfortunately, the developers included helicopters as well, and piloting them is tedious. Ace pilots will surely grit their teeth and sit through those mission, though, just to get more of the dogfighting action.

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure uses a new peripheral, which looks and works fine, but you have to buy all the other characters, there are no in game unlocks. Still, it's fun to summon new characters by using a peripheral or play local (coop or versus) with friends. Unfortunately, the game offers little freedom, doesn't really make use of the PS3's graphics capabilities and is rather on the easy side (though that may be age-appropriate). All these quibbles aside, the game is simply fun. The story and storytelling are nice and thus you'll keep on playing, forgetting time.

Great sequel to a already great game. Lots of variety, all of the tools Batman has to offer, great graphics, and a stunning atmosphere transform this into a must-have title for Batman fans.

A worthy successor.

Despite some technical issues, Disciple III: Resurrection is somewhat better than the immediate predecessor and a solid successor for the Russian TBS series.

Despite some shortcomings in the humor department and somewhat dated graphics, Airline Tycoon 2 is a worthy successor to the original classic. It's strengths are convincing characters and well-chosen voice-over artists.

If you are a fan of the old Street Fighter games which wrote history, you will love Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike Online. It's a solid remake with renewed HD character graphics, but stayed true to it's roots. The level of difficulty is as tough as ever, so if you have a bad timing, you're simply going down. The one bad thing is a stupid Hip-Hop Soundtrack in the menu, though the in-game sounds are great. All in all, the game sends you back into a typical amusement hall of the 90s.

Not just cats, but Kinectimals: Now with Bears – the game now truly has a touch of Teddy bear 2.0. Sure there's still room for improvement with the Kinect sensing. More perceived freedom in how you play is the right way to make the most of good graphics and extreme cute factor. Offers an exotic virtual pet and loads of fun with it.