Perhaps the best western-themed game yet. Red Dead Redemption is ambitious but it gets all the important details just right.

Perhaps the best western-themed game yet. Red Dead Redemption is ambitious but it gets all the important details just right.

Core gamers shouldn't even near this title; however, those looking for a light summer game for their kids could give it a try.

Core gamers shouldn't even near this title; however, those looking for a light summer game for their kids could give it a try.

On the outside it’s a very good game - graphics, sound effects, music are all fantastic. Everything else however, is bad and lets the game and the whole series down.

A distinctive game that borrows an awful lot, but still remains fun.

On the outside it’s a very good game - graphics, sound effects, music are all fantastic. Everything else however, is bad and lets the game and the whole series down.

The game somehow manages to get everything wrong yet even as a failure, Iron Man 2 is still far from grand.

The game somehow manages to get everything wrong yet even as a failure, Iron Man 2 is still far from grand.

Nier could have been something if more thought was put into the actual gameplay and leveling system, rather than making it a linear path through mediocrity.

Nier could have been something if more thought was put into the actual gameplay and leveling system, rather than making it a linear path through mediocrity.

In a nutshell, Super Street Fighter 4 offers new characters, great gameplay, amazing value and best of all great replay value. This game is a must have. In the words of Street Fighter “A new Challenger has approached”.

In a nutshell, Super Street Fighter 4 offers new characters, great gameplay, amazing value and best of all great replay value. This game is a must have. In the words of Street Fighter “A new Challenger has approached”.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is FIFA 2010 on steroids.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is FIFA 2010 on steroids.

Final Fight: Double Impact is true to the original and full of nostalgic value.

A genre and series defining game for action fans to enjoy and appreciate.

While it turns out more silly than satirical, the beauty of the game is Panau itself. An island nation that is interesting to explore and despicably fun to demolish.

While it turns out more silly than satirical, the beauty of the game is Panau itself. An island nation that is interesting to explore and despicably fun to demolish.

It’s not pretty and it’s devoid of personality.

It’s not pretty and it’s devoid of personality.

The idea behind the game was brilliant, the implementation could've been better.

If you want revolutionary gameplay then you should stay as far away from this game as possible. But if you're looking for the same experience as the previous games intensified to a whole new level then you're in luck, because that is exactly what GoW 3 does.

Any true JRPG fan will find that Resonance of Fate, despite all its shortcomings, is an exciting and challenging adventure...and at its core - a great battle system that is as complicated as it is brilliant.

The Blue Bomber’s new adventures in 8 bit are still plenty of fun but, this game leaves you wondering, for how much longer?

While I did find the linear game style to be slightly annoying, it’s a small flaw in what is otherwise a really enjoyable game to play.

If you have the patience to stick to it, this game can be loads of fun. The action bits of the game are brilliant and the boss battles are epic.

While I did find the linear game style to be slightly annoying, it’s a small flaw in what is otherwise a really enjoyable game to play.

An honest attempt to fully support the slowly neglected platform. Bad Company 2 is the best online shooter available for the PC right now.

A worthy effort and a greatly unique gaming experience and though it is unlikely to start a gaming revolution, I genuinely hope it will convince more developers that story is not lifeless decoration and innovation is always welcome.

It may not be original but this Sega racer is still loads of fun to play.

It may not be original but this Sega racer is still loads of fun to play.

An average attempt that doesn’t really fan the flames of this tiresome feud.

An average attempt that doesn’t really fan the flames of this tiresome feud.

BioShock 2 is a much more involving experience than its predecessor. The world of Rapture is as scenic as ever and playing Big Daddy is a memorable experience. Hollywood please take note – this is how good sequels are made.

A good game in a genre that only a few people really appreciate in the region. Maybe with more games like this, more people will start picking up on the genre.

Mass Effect 2 is seminal in its genre. It is individually brilliant in every aspect... The combat, the writing, voice acting, visuals, score and direction comes together to create an unmatchable experience, and we fear it will be a while before we see one of this quality and standard.

If you enjoy multiplayer game, you’ll love MAG, else you might just find it taxing and repetitive.

Mole Control is a cute remake of minesweeper, but there’s sadly not a lot you can do after playing for a couple of levels.

Dark Void feels like a rushed game and tries to combine too many elements into one.

Much more playable than the original game, with some welcome additions to keep your guns blazing.

Much more playable than the original game, with some welcome additions to keep your guns blazing.

A solid effort that lacks excitement and star names.

A solid effort that lacks excitement and star names.

Bayonetta is absurdly brilliant – we love the gameplay and all its charm.

It’s very darn close to perfection.

It’s very darn close to perfection.

Despite certain controversial elements, this game is an FPS fan’s dream. Game of the Year? Hell, yeah!

Everything a great RPG game should be! The story has more twists than a box of pretzels and the gameplay will keep you hooked for days at a length.

The series is improving, which is certainly a positive. It still has some ground to cover to beat the Football Manager series however.

An excellent addition to a great franchise, this is a game that will be enjoyed by gamers of all types. Highly recommended for all Xbox 360 owners.

In a nutshell, this is the best racing simulator released in 2009.

Trine is a great game to get for some casual fun – try the demo and then splurge for the full version.

Overall, the game is worth the money for all those gamers who enjoy playing with a small group of friends or love looting. Still the game has various noticeable flaws which can have you caught in some pretty weird and awkward situations.

Overall, the game is worth the money for all those gamers who enjoy playing with a small group of friends or love looting. Still the game has various noticeable flaws which can have you caught in some pretty weird and awkward situations.

The series still has some room to improve, and that alone should be a scary piece of info for all the haters and the competition overall. Perfection might be impossible, but FIFA 10 is as close as it gets.

The series still has some room to improve, and that alone should be a scary piece of info for all the haters and the competition overall. Perfection might be impossible, but FIFA 10 is as close as it gets.

There are very, very few games which truly make me sit back and go “wow”. Among the slew of games that I’ve reviewed this year, there are only a couple that I really enjoyed playing, and continue to do so. Brutal Legend is one such game – even though I aced my Public Speaking and English Literature classes, words only slur together when I try to describe this game. Truth be told, I only heard about the game in the last month or so, but after spending a good amount of time with it, I was transformed from a mere gamer into a rocking, die-hard fan.

There are very, very few games which truly make me sit back and go “wow”. Among the slew of games that I’ve reviewed this year, there are only a couple that I really enjoyed playing, and continue to do so. Brutal Legend is one such game – even though I aced my Public Speaking and English Literature classes, words only slur together when I try to describe this game. Truth be told, I only heard about the game in the last month or so, but after spending a good amount of time with it, I was transformed from a mere gamer into a rocking, die-hard fan.

Every PS3 owner should get this game. It is one of the best experiences you will ever have.

One of the best games of 2009 and arguably the best RPG on the PS3 so far.

Classic case of film becoming mediocre game. Surprise surprise.

Classic case of film becoming mediocre game. Surprise surprise.

If it wasn’t for some issues we mentioned in the review, this could have easily been the best basketball game ever. Next year maybe?

If it wasn’t for some issues we mentioned in the review, this could have easily been the best basketball game ever. Next year maybe?

People might enjoy this game more if they stop overhyping it. ODST is a great game that is NOT meant to be a sequel but at the end of the day will still be judged as one.

A game released in the wrong time. With so many new and innovative games around, a game relying on blood and slow motion action will struggle.

A game released in the wrong time. With so many new and innovative games around, a game relying on blood and slow motion action will struggle.

Did we mention your speakers will enjoy every single bit of this game as well?

Did we mention your speakers will enjoy every single bit of this game as well?

EA Sports is making a habit out of creating fantastic NHL titles. NHL 10 might not contain a ton of new features, but is still worth a run for sports fans.

EA Sports is making a habit out of creating fantastic NHL titles. NHL 10 might not contain a ton of new features, but is still worth a run for sports fans.

Ultimate Alliance 2 does have some good improvements from the first game, but its pending technical problems hinder the game’s true potential.

Ultimate Alliance 2 does have some good improvements from the first game, but its pending technical problems hinder the game’s true potential.

A truly amazing game, visually and content wise. The Dreamscapes that accompany the songs are marvels that go well with the music and are amazing to watch on their own.

A truly amazing game, visually and content wise. The Dreamscapes that accompany the songs are marvels that go well with the music and are amazing to watch on their own.

Mini Ninjas is an adorable game that will certainly appeal to younger gamers, while more advanced gamers may only play it for a couple of hours.

Mini Ninjas is an adorable game that will certainly appeal to younger gamers, while more advanced gamers may only play it for a couple of hours.

The game overall is a good stepping stone to the full title coming out in less than a month and an idea that we hope other future sport releases will adapt. How good this game can turn up to be also depends on how good the career mode is in 2K10.

A great indie game that personifies what indie games are all about. Pick it up if you want a fresh experience in your gaming.

The series was really heading off track despite the good sales, but we can safely declare this the best Guitar Hero in sometime.

The series was really heading off track despite the good sales, but we can safely declare this the best Guitar Hero in sometime.

The game overall is a good stepping stone to the full title coming out in less than a month and an idea that we hope other future sport releases will adapt. How good this game can turn up to be also depends on how good the career mode is in 2K10.

Batman: Arkham Asylum is not just the best comic game ever, the game actually managed to rank high in our best games of all time list. Whichever system you own and regardless of your gaming budget, the Dark Knight’s latest adventure is not one to be missed.

Batman: Arkham Asylum is not just the best comic game ever, the game actually managed to rank high in our best games of all time list. Whichever system you own and regardless of your gaming budget, the Dark Knight’s latest adventure is not one to be missed.

A massive map, cool upgrades, and addicting gameplay make for the best XBLA game made yet.

Want to feel stupid and cheated? Buy this.

Osmos is a spectacular example of how a game based on a simple idea can out-trump the best of them.

An impressive all around performance from Madden this year makes it the best Madden recently released if not of all time.

An impressive all around performance from Madden this year makes it the best Madden recently released if not of all time.

Sure the game is tough at times, even infuriating. However, the controls, the physics, and the challenges will keep you coming for more.

With annoying camera, repetitive gameplay, and brain-dead AI team mates, this is the perfect Christmas gift for someone you dislike.

With annoying camera, repetitive gameplay, and brain-dead AI team mates, this is the perfect Christmas gift for someone you dislike.

KOF XII is a bad attempt to bring a fan favourite onto next-gen consoles.

KOF XII is a bad attempt to bring a fan favourite onto next-gen consoles.

A great game steeped in retro design.

Trine is a great game to get for some casual fun – try the demo and then splurge for the full version.

The game across all systems is a solid effort, a little problems in each department manages to pull the game down however.